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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News

El Muerto (20:50)
- Spider-Man spinoff adds Jonas Cuaron to direct
  - Son of Alfonso Cuaron
- Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer (Blue Beetle) writing script
Avatar (22:35)
- Already shot first act for 4th film per Jon Landau
- Planned out rest
  - Not sure who director is
Watson (25:10)
- TV series will pick up after Sherlock is murdered by Moriarty
- Medical drama with detective elements
- Written by Craig Sweeney (Elementary)
  - Show is not related to existing properties
Justice U (27:40)
- Diggle led spinoff of CW shows still in works
- Recruits younger metahumans to train them as the heroes of tomorrow
Titans (31:20)
- Season 4 part 1 November 3, 2022
- HBO Max
Doom Patrol (32:35)
- Season 4 part 1 December 8, 2022
- HBO Max
Superman (35:15)
- Henry Cavill rumored to sign deal to get his own Superman movie again
- Will finally reappear in Black Adam
The Flash (37:15)
- Movie has done last minute pickups lately but is reportedly “picture locked”
- Only sound and VFX shots to be added
Super Mario (39:35)
- First movie trailer released for upcoming movie
- Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong, Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong, Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek and Sebastian Maniscalco as Spike.
- April 7, 2023
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (49:30)
- New trailer to announce tickets are on sale
- Namor can fly with feet wings, first look at Ironheart armor
Werewolf by Night (56:00)
- Marvel Presentation review
- List of creatures
She-Hulk (1:07:15)
- Episode 8
- Daredevil, Frog-Man