Shazam Reportedly Next DC Movie to Go Before Cameras
The long-in-development Shazam! movie will reportedly begin filming as soon as January or February 2018 with Lights Out and Annabelle: Creation director David F. Sandberg at the helm.
The Hollywood Reporter adds that New Line Cinema, a sister division of Warner Bros., hopes to release the DC Comics film adaptation in 2019.
Aquaman and Annabelle: Creation producer Peter Safran is also said to be in negotiations to join Shazam as a producer.
"It is unclear whether Dwayne Johnson, who has long been attached to play Shazam! villain Black Adam, will be involved with Shazam! but he is attached as star and producer of the Black Adam spinoff that is being developed concurrently to Shazam!," adds THR.
7 Beautiful Photos of the SNES Classic Mini
At San Diego Comic-Con 2017, we finally got a chance to go hands-on with the SNES Classic Edition...literally.
We've been all on-board for the idea of the 21-game box since it was revealed in June. The lineup, the price, and the addition of Star Fox 2 has us officially hyped. While we didn't get to actually play the SNES at SDCC, we did get a chance to hold it, and compare it to some of its predecessors. Yes, that is a launch SNES that has yellowed over the past three decades.
Swipe through the full gallery above.
Of course, there are a ton of questions we still have regarding the SNES Classic, particularly whether or not Nintendo can fix the supply problem that plagued the original NES Classic. But between the awesome line-up of games, and the fact that the console felt just so damn good in our hands has us officially ready for September 29.
Archie Comics Says Farewell to Sonic the Hedgehog
After 24 years, Sonic the Hedgehog will be leaving his home at Archie Comics and moving elsewhere. That new broke last night as Sega of America revealed (via the official Sonic the Hedgehog Twitter account) that they're terminating their partnership with the publisher.
Sega's full statement reads:
After 24 years of memorable storytelling, SEGA of America will conclude their Sonic the Hedgehog publishing partnership program with Archie Comics. This does not mark the end of Sonic in comics, but signifies SEGA of America's decision to take a different direction for the series that will be announced at a later date. SEGA would like to thank Sonic's amazing fans for their loyalty and passion over all the years. SEGA looks forward to providing more information soon.
Pokemon Go Confirms Legendary Pokemon Coming Soon
Legedary Pokemon will soon be added to Pokemon Go.
According to the Pokemon Go Team's announcement, unique Legendary Eggs will soon appear at Gyms for players to find. If your team can take down a Legendary Raid Boss, you'll be able to catch your own Legendary Pokemon.
It's important to note that while Legendary Pokemon can aid you in taking on Gym Battles and Raid Bosses, they cannot be left to defend a Gym.
As previously announced, Pokemon Go Fest takes place on July 22, where players in Chicago's Grant Park will work with others around the world to unlock global rewards. If enough Pokemon are captured during the specified Challenge Windows, the first Legendary Pokemon will be unveiled at the event in Chicago. Should the creature be successfully defeated, the Legendary Pokemon will be featured in Raid Battles after the event.
Comic Book Reviews for July 19, 2017
It was another big week of comics. Batman #27 explored the sad origin of a silly Gotham villain. Astonishing X-Men #1 introduced a brand new team of mutant heroes. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #17 kicked off a major new storyline for the series. And Sons of Anarchy's Kurt Sutter made his return to comics with Sisters of Sorrow #1.
Scroll down to check out our reviews for these and various other new releases, and be sure to let us know your favorite books of the week in the comments below.
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Doom Update 6.66 Scraps Season Pass, All DLC Free
Bethesda is ditching the Season Pass for Doom and giving away all multiplayer DLC content for free. The move comes in unison with the game’s newest update, the appropriately-dubbed Update 6.66. It’s available today.
e’ve retired the DOOM season pass and are making all of the multiplayer DLC content available to all players,” explains Doom game director Marty Stratton on Bethesda.net. “That’s three multiplayer DLC packs, which include nine of our best maps, three additional guns, three additional playable demons, new equipment, armor sets and more. That’s on top of the modes and features, like bot support, that players have been enjoying since late last year.”
Sony’s Venom Will Be a John Carpenter-Style Horror Film
The success of Spider-Man: Homecoming is being used as a springboard for a series of spinoff films involving characters from the Spider-Man universe. However Sony is planning to use a variety of different and distinct styles for each of these films.
According to Variety, distinctiveness is going to rule the day, with Sony considering the possibility of making an R-rated movie or a more low-budget affair, should it feel right for the project at hand.
Currently, two spinoffs have been announced: Venom, which will star Tom Hardy and be directed by Ruben Fleischer, and Silver & Black, which will be directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. Venom is going to be a horror movie, with Columbia Pictures president Sanford Panitch comparing it to the likes of John Carpenter and David Cronenberg. "I’ve always been drawn to the more antihero superheroes. There’s a dark element to
Nolan Slams Netflix Over ‘Mindless Policy’ on Theatrical Releases
Filmmaker Christopher Nolan has criticized Netflix for its digital distribution model that eschews movie theaters.
While on the promotional circuit for his latest movie, the war epic Dunkirk, Nolan told Indiewire that “Netflix has a bizarre aversion to supporting theatrical films."
“They have this mindless policy of everything having to be simultaneously streamed and released, which is obviously an untenable model for theatrical presentation. So they’re not even getting in the game, and I think they’re missing a huge opportunity.”
Dunkirk is optimized for theaters in 70mm, and it's not the first time Nolan has spoken about the "watering down" of the theatrical experience. He does, however, support Amazon's current model, which gives movies a theatrical release window before they land on the streaming service.
Patapon Remastered Comes to PS4 Next Month
Patapon Remastered will be released for PlayStation 4 digitally on August 1.
The game will cost $14.99/£11.99. If you pre-order it now via the PSN Store, you'll receive PlayStation 4 avatars of Kibapon, Tatepon, Warrior, Yaripon and Yumipon as a bonus.
PlayStation Plus members will be able to save 20 percent on a pre-order.
This remastered port of the rhythm-based 2D platformer, which was announced last year at PlayStation Experience, features improved 1080p visuals and 4K support on PlayStation 4 Pro.