James Gunn in Charge of DC, Ant-Man 3 Trailer, New Star Wars Movie, and more!
This week Superhero Slate is talking about the big changes with the DC Universe, we get our first official Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania trailer, Black Panther had a red carpet premiere, and more!
What We're Watching: Scream 1996, Scream 2022, Wendell & Wild, Simpson's Tree House of Horror
News
DCU (17:37)
- Officially called the DC Universe (not DCEU)
- James Gunn & Peter Safran announced as Co-CEOs of company
- Will run Film, TV, and Animation studios
- 4 year deal, starts November 1
- Will prevent any Marvel projects while here
- Does not affect GOTG Vol 3
- Will not oversee Batman 2 or Joker 2 movies
Superman (28:25)
- Henry Cavill confirms talks are in place for him to return as Superman
- Could be part of new Gunn/Safran leadership
- Producers currently soliciting pitches for movie
- Fight with Black Adam - Definitely NOT the next step
The Batman (33:20)
- Sequel greenlit, might not be in theaters till 2025
Green Lantern (34:30)
- Series is completely changing/shifting gears
- Unrelated to James Gunn/Peter Safran announcement
- Seth Grahame-Smith has left after recent changes at Warner-Discovery
- Scripts now a tax-write off, indicating cost of show as issue, not quality
- Show will revolve around John Stewart
- Previously cast Guy Gardner/Alan Scott no longer involved but could return
The Flash (series) (40:20)
- Javicia Leslie (Batgirl) will play a role in upcoming season
- Character known....could be spoiler?
Vision Quest (42:45)
- Disney+ series in development starring Vision
- Second WandaVision spinoff series
Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (48:05)
- First trailer for upcoming Special Presentation
- November 25, 2022
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (52:10)
- First trailer for upcoming movie
- With Kang poster
- And an ant sized trailer
- Features Chronopolis, Bill Murray, Kang’s time chair, and glowing rings
- February 17, 2023
Eternals (59:10)
- Nate Moore (MCU Producer) confirms Eternals will be making return to Marvel
- “We have not seen the last of those characters”
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (1:01:20)
- Red carpet event this past week
- One post credits scene for film
- Rhianna song for upcoming movie - Lift Me Up
Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi (1:04:45)
- Out now on Disney+
- Features Ahsoka and Count Dooku stories
- 6 total episodes
Star Wars (1:09:55)
- Next movie in works from Damon Lindelof (Lost, Watchmen series)
- Also Star Trek Into Darkness, World War Z, and Tomorrowland 🙁
- Directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy (Ms. Marvel)
- Writers room created in secret, includes Dave Filoni
- Set AFTER the Rise of Skywalker movie, may have sequel characters
- Not a continuation
Ahsoka (1:16:55)
- Ezra Bridger rumored to get a live-action series after Ahsoka
- Signed on for show when cast for Ahsoka series
Doctor Who (1:17:55)
- New episodes will be coming to Disney+ outside of UK/Ireland
- Currently on HBO Max
- Starting with 2023 special featuring David Tennant and Neil Patrick Harris
The Witcher (19:55)
- Henry Cavill will not return as Geralt in season 4
- Liam Hemsworth taking over role for Netflix show
- Will be filming movies during production schedule
- Avatar: The Way of Water (1:23:40)Runtime over 3 hours
- New trailer this week
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This week Superhero Slate is talking about the big changes with the DC Universe, we get our first official Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania trailer, Black Panther had a red carpet premiere, and more!
What We're Watching: Scream 1996, Scream 2022, Wendell & Wild, Simpson's Tree House of Horror
News
DCU (17:37)
- Officially called the DC Universe (not DCEU)
- James Gunn & Peter Safran announced as Co-CEOs of company
- Will run Film, TV, and Animation studios
- 4 year deal, starts November 1
- Will prevent any Marvel projects while here
- Does not affect GOTG Vol 3
- Will not oversee Batman 2 or Joker 2 movies
Superman (28:25)
- Henry Cavill confirms talks are in place for him to return as Superman
- Could be part of new Gunn/Safran leadership
- Producers currently soliciting pitches for movie
- Fight with Black Adam - Definitely NOT the next step
The Batman (33:20)
- Sequel greenlit, might not be in theaters till 2025
Green Lantern (34:30)
- Series is completely changing/shifting gears
- Unrelated to James Gunn/Peter Safran announcement
- Seth Grahame-Smith has left after recent changes at Warner-Discovery
- Scripts now a tax-write off, indicating cost of show as issue, not quality
- Show will revolve around John Stewart
- Previously cast Guy Gardner/Alan Scott no longer involved but could return
The Flash (series) (40:20)
- Javicia Leslie (Batgirl) will play a role in upcoming season
- Character known....could be spoiler?
Vision Quest (42:45)
- Disney+ series in development starring Vision
- Second WandaVision spinoff series
Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (48:05)
- First trailer for upcoming Special Presentation
- November 25, 2022
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (52:10)
- First trailer for upcoming movie
- With Kang poster
- And an ant sized trailer
- Features Chronopolis, Bill Murray, Kang’s time chair, and glowing rings
- February 17, 2023
Eternals (59:10)
- Nate Moore (MCU Producer) confirms Eternals will be making return to Marvel
- “We have not seen the last of those characters”
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (1:01:20)
- Red carpet event this past week
- One post credits scene for film
- Rhianna song for upcoming movie - Lift Me Up
Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi (1:04:45)
- Out now on Disney+
- Features Ahsoka and Count Dooku stories
- 6 total episodes
Star Wars (1:09:55)
- Next movie in works from Damon Lindelof (Lost, Watchmen series)
- Also Star Trek Into Darkness, World War Z, and Tomorrowland 🙁
- Directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy (Ms. Marvel)
- Writers room created in secret, includes Dave Filoni
- Set AFTER the Rise of Skywalker movie, may have sequel characters
- Not a continuation
Ahsoka (1:16:55)
- Ezra Bridger rumored to get a live-action series after Ahsoka
- Signed on for show when cast for Ahsoka series
Doctor Who (1:17:55)
- New episodes will be coming to Disney+ outside of UK/Ireland
- Currently on HBO Max
- Starting with 2023 special featuring David Tennant and Neil Patrick Harris
The Witcher (19:55)
- Henry Cavill will not return as Geralt in season 4
- Liam Hemsworth taking over role for Netflix show
- Will be filming movies during production schedule
- Avatar: The Way of Water (1:23:40)Runtime over 3 hours
- New trailer this week
Follow Superhero Slate every week! (1:25:45)
Email us your questions and thoughts to superheroslate@gmail.com or tag us on twitter @SuperheroSlate to become a superfan!
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