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  • RUMOR: Wonder Woman Will Return in ‘Shazam: Fury of The Gods’

    RUMOR: Wonder Woman Will Return in ‘Shazam: Fury of The Gods’

    Shazam! is considered one of the best and most beloved films within the DC Extended Universe, and rightfully so. One of the most interesting aspects of the first film is the very last frame. Billy powers up and joins Freddy for lunch as promised, however, he ends up bringing along a friend: Superman. While it wasn’t actually Henry Cavill suited up, it seems another Justice League member is making their way to Shazam’s next solo outing, with a star actively reprising the role.

    It has been reported by the Illuminerdi that Gal Gadot will, indeed, be reprising her role as Wonder Woman for Shazam: Fury of The Gods in a small role. Wonder Woman’s presence in the film feels perfect as it’s leaning heavily into greek mythology this time around. Back at DC FanDome, we saw early looks at many of the monsters that the Shazamily will be facing this time around, and the first looks at the daughters of Atlas, so Wonder Woman’s knowledge would be key here. 

    It’s unclear just how Diana will find the Shazamily but the havoc that the three wicked sisters will cause will surely draw her attention. It’s possible that this role could set up the third film in the Wonder Woman franchise as the first film established that the gods were dead, slaughtered at the hands of Ares. This sudden return of mythos into the DCEU could lead Wonder Woman down a new path and, hopefully, back to Themyscira.

    Shazam: Fury of The Gods is currently set to release in theaters on June 2, 2023.

    SOURCE: Illuminerdi

  • The Pulse: Collecting the Biggest News of the Week of December 5th-11th

    The Pulse: Collecting the Biggest News of the Week of December 5th-11th

    Marvel Rumor Round-Up

    D-Man: How Marvel's Unluckiest Hero (Kind of) Joined the Avengers

    As I said on Twitter, we have entered the Wild West age of Marvel Studios’ projects being spoiled. At this point, no spoiler is too big and multiple projects had big spoilers leaked this week. You can check them out here:

    Cowboy Bebop Gets Whac-A-Mole’d At Netflix

    Why Spike Raced Toward Death at the End of 'Cowboy Bebop' – The Dot and Line

    Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the iconic sci-fi anime series, Cowboy Bebop, is dead after one season. Read our review before it becomes a collector’s item.

    Michael, not Kenny, G. to score ‘Thor 4’

    Chris Hemsworth in Vacation Trailer - Shirtless Chris Hemsworth Is Looking a Bit Like Liam These Days

    Michael Giacchino, who has scored at least a half dozen Pixar projects and a handful of Marvel Studios projects, including all the Spidey films, revealed he is now scoring Thor: Love and Thunder. Wait until you guys find out about his next project for Marvel! It’s a howling big deal.

    Let There Be More Venom

    Behind the scenes of Weird Al Yankovic's 'Mad Magazine' takeover | EW.com

    Sideshow Amy Pascal confirmed this week, to literally nobody’s surprise, that the studio was developing a third Venom film. The two films have inexplicably built a huge fanbase and made a metric shit ton of money, so a third film, featuring Tom Holland, would probably somehow become the biggest money maker of all-time for Sony.

    ‘Wonder Woman 3’ Headed for a Potential 2024 Debut

    Coolest Wonder Woman Villains | Geeks

    WW director Patty Jenkins has been on, off, in and out of a lot of films recently. A new report from one of the trades indicates that she’s still on Wonder Woman 3 and that it’ll start production in 2023, making a 2024 release date a possibility.

    Destin Daniel Cretton Signs a Ryan Coogler-esque Deal with Disney

    Destin Daniel Cretton on working through personal issues through his films

    Shang-Chi director Destin Daniel Cretton signed a new deal with Disney that will see him develop, among many other things, the Shang-Chi sequel and a Disney+ Shang-Chi spinoff.

  • THE GAME AWARDS: ‘Wonder Woman’ Game in Development by Monolith

    THE GAME AWARDS: ‘Wonder Woman’ Game in Development by Monolith

    It looks like Warner Bros. has finally realized the potential they have with Wonder Woman, as she is finally getting her own game, which was a surprise drop during the Game Awards. While we didn’t see any gameplay, the fact they are working on it is a big victory for many fans of the character. Monolith is working on the game.

    Source: YouTube

  • ‘Wonder Woman 3’ Eyeing 2023 Production Start

    ‘Wonder Woman 3’ Eyeing 2023 Production Start

    Wonder Woman has become a staple in the DCEU, and possibly its most popular character alongside Harley Quinn. The character will be the first to finish out a trilogy of films within the cinematic universe as the announcement of a third entry came right after Wonder Woman 1984‘s release. Not much is known about the third film, aside from the fact that Patty Jenkins will return to write and direct the film. Gal Gadot once again will reprise her role of Diana Prince, of course. With both having such packed schedules, it looks like it’s gonna be a second before cameras are rolling on the threequel.

    News broke today via Deadline that Patty Jenkins would be shifting from director to producer on Gadot‘s upcoming film Cleopatra, with Kari Skogland set to pick up the reigns on the project. Sources close to Deadline said this move was made with the intention for Jenkins to continue developing the next installment in the Wonder Woman franchise as it had been fast-tracked by Warner Brothers. Deadline also has revealed that the third Wonder Woman film is currently set to begin production sometime in 2023, with no concrete date set just yet.

    Gadot‘s backed-up schedule includes not only Cleopatra but also the upcoming live-action adaption of Snow White at Disney. Plot details for Wonder Woman 3 are still under wraps as Jenkins finishes off the script for the film, but we hope to hear more in the near future and hopefully see the film embrace the character’s roots in mythology that’s been a bit absent since her debut.

    Source: Twitter

  • Lynda Carter Teases ‘Wonder Woman 3’ and Potential Return

    Lynda Carter Teases ‘Wonder Woman 3’ and Potential Return

    Wonder Woman 1984 was one of those films that got hit the hardest by the ongoing pandemic, shifting multiple release dates before becoming the first simultaneous release for HBO Max. It gave us a new look at the popular heroine while also paying tribute to the franchise’s past, as the film teased the legendary Amazon warrior, Asteria. We’d see Diana don her armor to face Cheetah in the finale before Lynda Carter would cameo as the famous warrior. She doesn’t appear until the end of the film as a great nod to fans of the original Wonder Woman series.

    Her inclusion also opened up the possibility of her story continuing in the fast-tracked third entry of the franchise. In a recent interview, Lynda Carter teased director Patty Jenkin’s vision for the next installment and potentially her involvement.

    Its called love is human and divine, and I think that is what we see in each other, bringing it full circle back here to your question. That is what you see, and what I see in Gal’s performance, in Pattys vision. Patty, Patty Jenkins for her Wonder Woman 1, Wonder Woman 2, and what her vision will be for Wonder Woman 3, which will be full of surprises and things that I can never reveal. Things I dont know actually, ’cause she never tells!

    Lynda Carter

    Could we see the return of Carters Asteria? Perhaps the sequel will see her fighting alongside Gadot’s Diana Prince. Fans are eager to see what director Patty Jenkins has in store for Diana’s next solo outing. After being away from Themyscira, it may be time for her to return and face her destiny. Either way, we’re sure she’ll bring her A-game for what could be her final film in the Wonder Woman franchise.

    Source: Twitter

  • ‘WW84’s Patty Jenkins Speaks Out on HBO Max’s Digital Hybrid Release Model

    ‘WW84’s Patty Jenkins Speaks Out on HBO Max’s Digital Hybrid Release Model

    If there’s one thing we’ll take away from 2021, it’s the constant war between distributors and their talent. Scarlett Johansson famously sued Disney for releasing Black Widow on Disney+ Premier Access and going against her contract. There have been many fears regarding what the digital release might do mean for the industry moving forward, as the pandemic still continues to rage on.

    Of course, when exhibitors were holding this year’s CinemaCon event, there was going to be a lot of dismay on these recent strategies. Yet, it looks like one person joined in on the conversation, as Wonder Woman 1984’s director Patty Jenkins openly shared her thoughts on the digital day and date release strategy from HBO Max. She stated the following after the disheartening debut of her film back in December while many theaters were still just opening.

    It was detrimental to the movie. I knew that could have happened I don’t think it plays the same on streaming, ever. I’m not a fan of day-and-date and I hope to avoid it forever. I make movies for the big screen experience

    Patty Jenkins

    She also openly stated she would not make a film for Netflix or any other streaming service, as she also points out the challenges of handling a limited run in theaters. While she also openly criticized exhibitions avoidance of change over the years, it’s still showing that Warner Bros’ decision to release all films simultaneously on HBO Max throughout the year left some scars. Yet, their strategy paid off as the pandemic continues to threaten theatrical experiences to this day, and it took quite some time before cinema was able to recover. Right now, it’s a hard decision to make for anyone in the industry and it’s uncertain how long it’ll drag out moving forward.

    Source: Deadline

  • ‘Wonder Girl’ No Longer In Development at The CW

    ‘Wonder Girl’ No Longer In Development at The CW

    We recently reported on CW moving forward with a pilot order for a live-action adaptation of Powerpuff Girls. It also included the official order for DC’s Naomi which will be produced by Ava DuVarney and former Arrow executive producer Jill Blankenship. There was one show that was surprisingly missing in the pilot orders. A few months ago, it was announced that a new series based on Wonder Girl was being developed focused on Yara Flor, who was a brand new character that only recently joined DC in their Future State event. It looks like we found out why it was missing, as Dailyn Rodriguez took to Twitter and announced that they passed on the project.

    https://twitter.com/dailynrod/status/1360324356354629633?s=21

    It is a shame that they aren’t moving forward with their first Latino superhero series. I do wonder if this would’ve been set in the Arrowverse’s future. It would’ve been an interesting way to expand the cast with iconic DC characters while also giving the show a bit more freedom. Hopefully, the world that Rodriguez teases gets another chance at HBO Max. Perhaps the streaming service could offer her the budget to create a live-action Future State adaptation that would make it stand out among other DC shows. CW has become more selective in which shows are moving forward, as various veteran shows like Black Lightning and Supergirl are ending. They even skipped on a sequel series to the show that started it all, as Green Arrow and the Canaries was passed on. It’s going to be interesting to see how the Arrowverse continues in the coming years.

    Source: Twitter

  • How Cheetah Can Return in ‘WONDER WOMAN 3’

    How Cheetah Can Return in ‘WONDER WOMAN 3’

    One of the best parts of Wonder Woman 1984 was the inclusion of Kristen Wiig’s Dr. Barbara Minerva. Throughout the film, she slowly evolved into the villainous Cheetah. We didn’t get much of her Cheetah-form in the movie. Yet, they left the door open to her returning in the future, so the character has the potential to appear further down the line. It would be befitting to her status as one of Wonder Woman’s most iconic villains.

    The origin of the Cheetah we saw in the film was quite a bit different than any we’ve seen before. The first two iterations of the character were Priscilla Rich and Deborah Domain. They were simply socialites who donned outfits with a cheetah print and went about as your run-of-the-mill cat burglars. It wasn’t until we met Barabra Ann Minerva that we met our first version of the iconic character that possessed superhuman abilities.

     

     

    The simplest way to bring Cheetah back into the fold would be via Circe. The witch is known for her Projective Animal Metamorphosis, which would transform Minerva back into her animal form. However, if they were looking to make things a bit more complicated, we might see the introduction of a fan-favorite villain: Veronica Cale. In Greg Rucka‘s recent Rebirth run on Wonder Woman, Cale financed Minervas expedition to Africa to investigate the plant god, Urzkartaga. Of course, she found him and ended up marrying the deity. As a wedding gift, he bestowed her with the curse of the Cheetah.

    Barbara isn’t the only route they could take, as there are plenty of other options in the Cheetah selection. Sebastian Ballesteros was the only man to take on the Cheetah title that we’ve seen so far in comics. He obtained the curse after convincing Urzkartaga that a male Cheetah would be much more effective. Sebastian was also instrumental in creating Vanessa Kapatelis or better known as Silver Swan, another popular villain of our favorite Amazonian. It would be simple to replace Barbara with any of the previously-mentioned Cheetah’s if they plan on going down the Rebirth route. Yet, it feels as if we haven’t seen the last of Barbra Ann Minerva.

     

     

    No matter which comic you open in Wonder Woman history, there is always a Cheetah to be found. The character is, by far, one of Diana’s most iconic foes and makes an appearance in every solo title she had. All good superheroes have their mirror opposite. Ever since her debut, Barbara Ann Minerva has been the most consistent Cheetah and has become an essential part of the character’s history. It just wouldn’t feel right to replace her right after she got introduced. It’s unclear if Barbara will return in Wonder Woman 3. The film was only recently fast-tracked by WB, but Jenkins has been teasing that we haven’t seen the last of Wiig‘s incarnation of the iconic character.

  • Murphy’s Law: Episode 76

    Murphy’s Law: Episode 76

    Happy New Year! Charles M. and Charles V. ring in 2021 on their new mics and discuss JGL, what we expect from WandaVision and give our thoughts on the two big streaming movies of the holiday season: Soul and Wonder Woman 1984! Have a listen…

  • ‘WW84’ Suffers a 67% Box Office Drop In Its Second Week

    ‘WW84’ Suffers a 67% Box Office Drop In Its Second Week

    In our last look at the Box Office, it seemed that Wonder Woman 1984 was doing fairly well alongside its HBO Max release. It looked like nothing was standing in the way for Warner Bros. 2021 strategy to premiere its films simultaneously in theatres and on its new streaming service. Now, the only question was if the film would have legs to compete with Tenet‘s numbers when it launched back in September. Well, it looks like the true test revealed the negative influence of the streaming service, as WW84 domestic gross dropped by 67% in its second week. It is in stark contrast to the original Wonder Woman‘s 43% drop. It is closer to that of Batman v Superman and Suicide Squad. As such, the film has earned $28.5 million in ten days.

    With these numbers, it seems unlikely the film will pass Tenet‘s domestic cume of $58M, but it could still grab the second spot, which is held by The Croods: A New Age‘s $34M. This stark drop may be connected to the availability via HBO Max, as even with a strong opening there is no reason to return to theaters once you’ve seen it. So, those few that are willing to visit a cinema within the current pandemic might not be as willing to do so. Of course, WB may be more interested in the long-term gain with how many additional subscribers they gain, which could counter the stark drop.

    The film still has time to make a comeback, but at this point, it seems unlikely until Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon by March. That film will be made available in theaters and Disney+’s Premium Access. We will see if the $30 additional costs will have a lessened effect on the film’s performance. It is difficult to really pinpoint any development given the current situation, so as Forbes points out, the usual Christmas legs may not apply after such a drop. The film’s discourse is also rather mixed, so that may have left an imprint. For now, WB may be questioning their 2021 film release plan.

    Source: Forbes