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Writer Bill Birch! Talks About! The SHAZAM! Movie!!
Merrick here...
Cinefools talked to Bill Birch about his efforts on the SHAZAM! movie script, currently being developed for director Peter Segal (GET SMART, NAKED GUN 33 1/3, THE LONGEST YARD).
Bill, who's been working with Geoff Johns to break a story for the film, is the latest in an impressive parade of screenwriters brought in to take a crack at bringing this concept to the screen (past scripters include William Goldman, Joel Cohen & Alec Sokolow, and John August).
The way the story is shaking out, Geoff and I see this not as "dark" as Dark Knight but definitely as cool. It'll probably end up with a PG-13 rating.
What is the most important aspect you want to bring to Shazam?
Tonally I think it's important to successfully find the balance of comedy and danger in the story. That’s a major aspect I’m focusing on. Frankly hitting the right tone is what’s going to either get this made or keep it in development hell.
As for whether Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson might appear as Captain Marvel, or antagonist Black Adam, Bill says...
I know that Pete Segal and Dwayne have a relationship that was solidified when Pete directed Get Smart. As far as him being committed? I'm sure it'll all depend on the script. That being the case I don't write with anyone in mind.
All of this, and more, can be found HERE at Cinefools.
Note how the girl he's comforting is hiding her face in shame...
What is the most important aspect you want to bring to Shazam?
Tonally I think it's important to successfully find the balance of comedy and danger in the story. That’s a major aspect I’m focusing on. Frankly hitting the right tone is what’s going to either get this made or keep it in development hell.
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SHAZAM!!!
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Personally I think it should be an adventure film. Sort of Superman: The Movie meets The Mummy remake.
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The desperate, long awaited, search is over!!! THank mighty Zues!
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or does the studio worry people might get confused and think it to be a remake of Shaq's "Kazaam" and stay away? Could call it "Captain Marvel but that's not how most people know the character. My guess is, it's titled "Captain Marvel" but every poster and ad for it has the words "Shazam" plastered across it too.What's about these rumours of the Black Cat being in Spidey 4? Same old, same old, or possibly something to them?http://tinyurl.com/yabgkl5
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It really is a statement on the artistic merrit of a director to indicate how "cool" his movie will be based on the rating. Same way McG defended his Terminator. Jeez, where are the artists? Aliens, Predators, Die Hards (first 3), Terminators were all cool with an R. Star Wars, Indiana Jones (fist 3), Jurrasic Parks, all cool with a PG. The old fucker from UP, Shrek, and the rat from Ratatoullie were all cool with a G. All are movies where the directors sat down to direct a film, not because they can hit a "cool" demographic, but because they had an entertaining vision they wanted to put on the screen. I know its an old "I hate Hollywood" gripe, and its tiresome to read about in talkbacks on this site, but man...when the director is saying it up front, it hurts.
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with no DVD column. Jesus Harry, what the FUCK do you do that takes up all your FUCKING TIME?
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I MADES YOU A CAPTAIN MARVEL COSTUME BUT I EATED IT.
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Haven't we all had enough of guys in leotards and capes running around fighting eviiil? It is getting tired. Let's not make another superhero movie for at least ten years.
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I think Dwayne would be great as Black Adam. As Marvel, not so much. He'd be perfect as Adam.
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Holy gawd I hope not.. talk about looking UBER gay.. now a snowball's chance in hell
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it's gay.
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...was fuckin' awesome.
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I remember that WB fired the woman who did the Ads for Dark Knight and Harry Potter last year, hence, why we have stupid taglines like 'Holmes for the Holiday' and 'Titans will Clash'.
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haha to you comment because It's like saying that you hate sports when you're at espn.com
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Not really. I can love the olympics, but it doesn't mean that I think they should be held every year or even more.
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by Pierre Cardin. . .
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SupermanHeroAnnihilatesZodAndMetalloNow THERE'S a Shazam I'd like to see.
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NO SHIT SHERLOCK
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It just makes yours look even worse when people compare the two. The only thing comparable is that Marvel's alter ego is billy BATson and tdk was a BATman fliq. Just make the best movie you can without riding on tdk's coattails.
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A little boy turning into a powerful Superhero but keeping his boyish attitude; Played right this could be the superhero version of Big, and there's great potential.
ie: a fully-dressed superhero doing boyish stuff like playing with trucks, etc
Seems perfect for The Rock
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A gay version of Greatest American Hero? Are they going to aim for stupid right off the bat because they can't even take their own shit seriously enough to make a real character?
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...Because Marvel Comics owns the trademark for that title, meaning only they can put out a product with that name. DC comics ran the original publisher of "Captain Marvel" out of business through lawsuits claiming he was a rip-off of Superman. Nobody could pick up the character without being sued by DC, but when the name became available Marvel bought the trademark. Then later, DC comics picked up the rights to the original Captain Marvel character (being the only ones who could publish him, since they wouldn't sue themselves). So they have the rights to him, and can call him Captain Marvel, but they can't use that name as the title to any products... hence the "Shazam" title.
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If the Rock took on the title role. Otherwise the material itself holds no attraction for any potential mainstream movie-goer. Dwayne is the catalyst this endeavor needs to make it work. No, not as Black Adam either. He has the build, the look, the hairline, and is one of the few actors with an equal amount of child/adult demographic appeal. Whoever said it should be a Mummy/Superman hybrid is spot on. Dark Knight shouldn't even be uttered in the same sentence.
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Captain Marvel = Patrick Warburton
Black Adam = Dwayne Johnson -
I forgot my break in that post:
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He's got the jawline, the voice and the look. I would LMAO if they did that. Patrick rocks! I could see him vs Black Adam:
Black Adam (the rock) "I will destroy you Captain Marvel!!!"
Shazam (Patrick Warburton) "BRING IT ON!!!!!"
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Don't waste him on this.
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Wait, Scott has a Mueller?
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Where wonder lives... and adventure rules.
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Comic/Superhero Roles I see him in:
- Black Adam -Namor -John Stewart (GL) -Black lightning -Doc Savage -Hawkman -Luke Cage -Wonderman -Bishop
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But seriously, saying Dwayne Johnson's involvement in a movie depends on a script is fucking hilarious. The guy did TOOTH FAIRY. Script. Heh heh.
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Nov 11, 2009 12:29:12 PM CST
Dwayne Johnson as Namor is fucking inspired casy
by jackknifed_juggernaut
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This movie will come out about the time that Justice League movie does. However, if they want a cool plot, just take Alan Moore's Miracleman and use it (since MM was a rip on Capn Marvel anyway).
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damned phone... and/or lack of an edit feature.
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It's November 11th. Where the FUCK is the Captain America casting news? Fuck YOU, Marvel!
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This is the same way Brandon Routh got his role as Superman
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They should save the Skrulls for the second movie, or just a minor teaser at the end. An Inhuman cameo would be pretty sweet though.
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Just like the comics...high powered ass-whipping!
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Smallville's Justice Society Arc to be a 2-Hour Movie
by Thanos0145 Nov 11th, 2009
11:55:15 AM
via Superherohype.com Entertainment Weekly is reporting that The CW has decided to turn "Smallville's" upcoming Justice Society-themed two-parter into a two hour movie event airing on January 29. Written by Geoff Johns, the episodes - titled "Society" and "Legends" and featuring such DC Comics stalwarts as Stargirl, Hawkman, and Dr. Fate - were originally designed to air separately. Scooper 'CW Insider' also tells us that The CW gave the two-parter a huge budget upgrade -
Nov 11, 2009 1:11:32 PM CST
why no mention of the spider-man 4 casting rumors yet?
by wampa_droppings
AICN is being scooped all over the net with the Black Cat business.
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Smallville's Justice Society Arc to be a 2-Hour Movie
by Thanos0145 Nov 11th, 2009
11:55:15 AM
via Superherohype.com Entertainment Weekly is reporting that The CW has decided to turn "Smallville's" upcoming Justice Society-themed two-parter into a two hour movie event airing on January 29. Written by Geoff Johns, the episodes - titled "Society" and "Legends" and featuring such DC Comics stalwarts as Stargirl, Hawkman, and Dr. Fate - were originally designed to air separately. Scooper 'CW Insider' also tells us that The CW gave the two-parter a huge budget upgrade -
aint it cool is aint it lame now theyre late on everything spidey 4 will rock!!
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Smallville's Justice Society Arc to be a 2-Hour Movie
by Thanos0145 Nov 11th, 2009
11:55:15 AM
via Superherohype.com Entertainment Weekly is reporting that The CW has decided to turn "Smallville's" upcoming Justice Society-themed two-parter into a two hour movie event airing on January 29. Written by Geoff Johns, the episodes - titled "Society" and "Legends" and featuring such DC Comics stalwarts as Stargirl, Hawkman, and Dr. Fate - were originally designed to air separately. Scooper 'CW Insider' also tells us that The CW gave the two-parter a huge budget upgrade -
Smallville's Justice Society Arc to be a 2-Hour Movie
by Thanos0145 Nov 11th, 2009
11:55:15 AM
via Superherohype.com Entertainment Weekly is reporting that The CW has decided to turn "Smallville's" upcoming Justice Society-themed two-parter into a two hour movie event airing on January 29. Written by Geoff Johns, the episodes - titled "Society" and "Legends" and featuring such DC Comics stalwarts as Stargirl, Hawkman, and Dr. Fate - were originally designed to air separately. Scooper 'CW Insider' also tells us that The CW gave the two-parter a huge budget upgrade -
Smallville's Justice Society Arc to be a 2-Hour Movie
by Thanos0145 Nov 11th, 2009
11:55:15 AM
via Superherohype.com Entertainment Weekly is reporting that The CW has decided to turn "Smallville's" upcoming Justice Society-themed two-parter into a two hour movie event airing on January 29. Written by Geoff Johns, the episodes - titled "Society" and "Legends" and featuring such DC Comics stalwarts as Stargirl, Hawkman, and Dr. Fate - were originally designed to air separately. Scooper 'CW Insider' also tells us that The CW gave the two-parter a huge budget upgrade -
Smallville's Justice Society Arc to be a 2-Hour Movie
by Thanos0145 Nov 11th, 2009
11:55:15 AM
via Superherohype.com Entertainment Weekly is reporting that The CW has decided to turn "Smallville's" upcoming Justice Society-themed two-parter into a two hour movie event airing on January 29. Written by Geoff Johns, the episodes - titled "Society" and "Legends" and featuring such DC Comics stalwarts as Stargirl, Hawkman, and Dr. Fate - were originally designed to air separately. Scooper 'CW Insider' also tells us that The CW gave the two-parter a huge budget upgrade -
Smallville's Justice Society Arc to be a 2-Hour Movie
by Thanos0145 Nov 11th, 2009
11:55:15 AM
via Superherohype.com Entertainment Weekly is reporting that The CW has decided to turn "Smallville's" upcoming Justice Society-themed two-parter into a two hour movie event airing on January 29. Written by Geoff Johns, the episodes - titled "Society" and "Legends" and featuring such DC Comics stalwarts as Stargirl, Hawkman, and Dr. Fate - were originally designed to air separately. Scooper 'CW Insider' also tells us that The CW gave the two-parter a huge budget upgrade -
Smallville's Justice Society Arc to be a 2-Hour Movie
by Thanos0145 Nov 11th, 2009
11:55:15 AM
via Superherohype.com Entertainment Weekly is reporting that The CW has decided to turn "Smallville's" upcoming Justice Society-themed two-parter into a two hour movie event airing on January 29. Written by Geoff Johns, the episodes - titled "Society" and "Legends" and featuring such DC Comics stalwarts as Stargirl, Hawkman, and Dr. Fate - were originally designed to air separately. Scooper 'CW Insider' also tells us that The CW gave the two-parter a huge budget upgrade -
Smallville's Justice Society Arc to be a 2-Hour Movie
by Thanos0145 Nov 11th, 2009
11:55:15 AM
via Superherohype.com Entertainment Weekly is reporting that The CW has decided to turn "Smallville's" upcoming Justice Society-themed two-parter into a two hour movie event airing on January 29. Written by Geoff Johns, the episodes - titled "Society" and "Legends" and featuring such DC Comics stalwarts as Stargirl, Hawkman, and Dr. Fate - were originally designed to air separately. Scooper 'CW Insider' also tells us that The CW gave the two-parter a huge budget upgrade -
Smallville's Justice Society Arc to be a 2-Hour Movie
by Thanos0145 Nov 11th, 2009
11:55:15 AM
via Superherohype.com Entertainment Weekly is reporting that The CW has decided to turn "Smallville's" upcoming Justice Society-themed two-parter into a two hour movie event airing on January 29. Written by Geoff Johns, the episodes - titled "Society" and "Legends" and featuring such DC Comics stalwarts as Stargirl, Hawkman, and Dr. Fate - were originally designed to air separately. Scooper 'CW Insider' also tells us that The CW gave the two-parter a huge budget upgrade -
That something like this has to be in development, in the writing stage, for a bazillion years. The story has to be "broken", like this is some complex shit. Come on. It's a goddamn comic book. Enough. Write it, film it, good night. Move on. It's not an adaptation of War & Peace, or Dune, or even Watchmen. I don't give a shit one way or another, but how much money has been wasted on this already? It's not like the script, whatever it is in the end, is going to be leagues better than any other version they had going in the past. Diminishing returns here.
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Smallville's Justice Society Arc to be a 2-Hour Movie
by Thanos0145 Nov 11th, 2009
11:55:15 AM
via Superherohype.com Entertainment Weekly is reporting that The CW has decided to turn "Smallville's" upcoming Justice Society-themed two-parter into a two hour movie event airing on January 29. Written by Geoff Johns, the episodes - titled "Society" and "Legends" and featuring such DC Comics stalwarts as Stargirl, Hawkman, and Dr. Fate - were originally designed to air separately. Scooper 'CW Insider' also tells us that The CW gave the two-parter a huge budget upgrade -
Seriously...yet another comic book movie that will most likely fall into the 95% failure rate of comic adaptations.
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...was going to now be a 2-hour movie.
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that Smallville's Justice Society arch is to be a 2-hour movie?
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Listen, Spamapotamus, we get. You like some Smallville and you just creamed yourself over the thought of a two-hour movie. That's nice. Now clean out your tighty-whiteys, get out of your sister's bed, eat your bologna and cheese sandwich with Fun-Yuns and wash it all down with a Game Fuel Mountain Dew and leave the adults alone!
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I'm sold on the Rock as Black Adam.And anyone who writes CM off as gay obviously never read Kingdom Come, saw Justice League unlimted or played the MK vs DC game.(sorry, the lame ass Filmation live action garbage does not count.)you dweebs are never satisfied I tell ya.
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Use that crazy youngifying CG that they used in X-men on Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen!!!!! Or just do it all Mermaid Man & Barnacle Boy!!!! JB must return!
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..cause the yellow haired fuckers D-E-A-D. Well knowing Marvel, he'll show up real soon. assholes.and yes, where the fugg is the casting news for Captain America?
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mmph.
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Nuff Said...
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Nov 11, 2009 2:17:23 PM CST
Hugo Weaving was genetically designed to play Namor.
by johndillingers20inchseveredcock
And I'm not really on board with Johnson as Captain Marvel. I can see him as Black Adam.
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Nov 11, 2009 2:17:49 PM CST
I can totally see Warburton as Marvel!
by johndillingers20inchseveredcock
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..."PLASTIC MAN" movie? The thing that somebody was yapping about casting Keanooooo in ? The one that Harry was going to play that glandular clod Woozy Winks?
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http://tinyurl.com/ ygfd72u
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Nov 11, 2009 2:54:08 PM CST
Hey flatulence retard its not a thoughT its a reality! 2hour Mov
by superwelling
yes JSA ARC!! SMALLVILLE ROCKS!!
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YAY SMALLV ILLE CW ROCKS!!
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Smallville's Justice Society Arc to be a 2-Hour Movie
by SuperWelling Nov 11th, 2009
01:40:52 PM
Smallville's Justice Society Arc to be a 2-Hour Movie by Thanos0145 Nov 11th, 2009 11:55:15 AM via Superherohype.com Entertainment Weekly is reporting that The CW has decided to turn "Smallville's" upcoming Justice Society-themed two-parter into a two hour movie event airing on January 29. Written by Geoff Johns, the episodes - titled "Society" and "Legends" and featuring such DC Comics stalwarts as Stargirl, Hawkman, and Dr. Fate - were originally designed to air separately. Scooper 'CW Insider' also tells us that The CW gave the two-parter a huge budget upgrade -
so now the movie will be FUCKING STELLAR!!!
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Smallville's Justice Society Arc to be a 2-Hour Movie
by SuperWelling Nov 11th, 2009
01:40:52 PM
Smallville's Justice Society Arc to be a 2-Hour Movie by Thanos0145 Nov 11th, 2009 11:55:15 AM via Superherohype.com Entertainment Weekly is reporting that The CW has decided to turn "Smallville's" upcoming Justice Society-themed two-parter into a two hour movie event airing on January 29. Written by Geoff Johns, the episodes - titled "Society" and "Legends" and featuring such DC Comics stalwarts as Stargirl, Hawkman, and Dr. Fate - were originally designed to air separately. Scooper 'CW Insider' also tells us that The CW gave the two-parter a huge budget upgrade -
Smallville's Justice Society Arc to be a 2-Hour Movie
by SuperWelling Nov 11th, 2009
01:40:52 PM
Smallville's Justice Society Arc to be a 2-Hour Movie by Thanos0145 Nov 11th, 2009 11:55:15 AM via Superherohype.com Entertainment Weekly is reporting that The CW has decided to turn "Smallville's" upcoming Justice Society-themed two-parter into a two hour movie event airing on January 29. Written by Geoff Johns, the episodes - titled "Society" and "Legends" and featuring such DC Comics stalwarts as Stargirl, Hawkman, and Dr. Fate& MARTIAN MANHUNTER - were originally designed to air separately. Scooper 'CW Insider' also tells us that The CW gave the two-parter a huge budget upgrade -
except for the goings on of Gotham City and when good writers are involved.
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Smallville's Justice Society Arc to be a 2-Hour Movie
by SuperWelling Nov 11th, 2009
01:40:52 PM
Smallville's Justice Society Arc to be a 2-Hour Movie by Thanos0145 Nov 11th, 2009 11:55:15 AM via Superherohype.com Entertainment Weekly is reporting that The CW has decided to turn "Smallville's" upcoming Justice Society-themed two-parter into a two hour movie event airing on January 29. Written by Geoff Johns, the episodes - titled "Society" and "Legends" and featuring such DC Comics stalwarts as Stargirl, Hawkman, and Dr. Fate& MARTIAN MANHUNTER AND PAM FOXY BROWN GRIER AS AMANDA WALLER YAY! - were originally designed to air separately. Scooper 'CW Insider' also tells us that The CW gave the two-parter a huge budget upgrade -
Geoff johns is writing the movie ur a Fucktard! hes the best writer out there!
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Smallville's Justice Society Arc to be a 2-Hour Movie
by SuperWelling Nov 11th, 2009
01:40:52 PM
Smallville's Justice Society Arc to be a 2-Hour Movie by Thanos0145 Nov 11th, 2009 11:55:15 AM via Superherohype.com Entertainment Weekly is reporting that The CW has decided to turn "Smallville's" upcoming Justice Society-themed two-parter into a two hour movie event airing on January 29. Written by Geoff Johns, the episodes - titled "Society" and "Legends" and featuring such DC Comics stalwarts as Stargirl, Hawkman, and Dr. Fate - were originally designed to air separately. Scooper 'CW Insider' also tells us that The CW gave the two-parter a huge budget upgrade -
Smallville JSA arc... you know, because people give a fuck and all...
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Thanks and no it wasn't too hard to look him up, I'm just too effin lazy. ':)
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WTF the fuck up with AICN? aint-it-SLOW AS HELL-LATE news
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Here's hoping for a banning and post deletion. Enthusiasm is fine; being an ass about things isn't.
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Nov 11, 2009 3:26:00 PM CST
Toonal u r an ahole!Smallville's Justice Society Arc to be a 2-H
by superwelling
Smallville's Justice Society Arc to be a 2-Hour Movie
by SuperWelling Nov 11th, 2009
01:40:52 PM
Smallville's Justice Society Arc to be a 2-Hour Movie by Thanos0145 Nov 11th, 2009 11:55:15 AM via Superherohype.com Entertainment Weekly is reporting that The CW has decided to turn "Smallville's" upcoming Justice Society-themed two-parter into a two hour movie event airing on January 29. Written by Geoff Johns, the episodes - titled "Society" and "Legends" and featuring such DC Comics stalwarts as Stargirl, Hawkman, and Dr. Fate - were originally designed to air separately. Scooper 'CW Insider' also tells us that The CW gave the two-parter a huge budget upgrade -
...any studio is going to clear an actor of color to play a character called "Black Adam." ROFL
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Nov 11, 2009 4:20:48 PM CST
screw u tail hook SHAZAM SHOULD STAY THE NAME OF THE FILM!
by superwelling
this movie will be GREAT!
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With great legs!
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I'd love to see a movie from Black Adam's perspective. That way, The Rock gets to be the headliner and perfectly cast while Warburton, as CM, could steal all the scenes as the "villain". Am I crazy? I love the thought that Villains are the heroes of their own stories.
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Was he dressed as Superman or just naked? I will say though that there's more action in Scott Mueller's Youtube video than the whole 2&1/2 hours of "Superman Returns"
And Superwelling. Great news, now shut the f*ck up please! Your ruining it! -
Produced by Vivid.
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At least that's how they should approach SHAZAM! That same kind of humor and pure fun.What's not to love about the idea behind Captain Marvel? An orphaned kid that selflessly does what he can for those around him because he feels it's the right thing to do. Because of this he is chosen worthy by an ancient wizard to be the avatar for all that is right and pure. And with one magic word he can become a man that can save the world from the deadly sins that plague it. It's an idea of simplistic beauty. Sadly, very few writers could ever pull him off in comics. Here's hoping they get it right in film.
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and thats how it should be approached!
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we can only hope! http://videogames.yahoo.com/events/plugged-in/new-prince-of-persia-movie-might-actually-be-good/1370988
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I still think there's still an action star in Dwayne Johnson. He hasn't played one since Doom and maybe becuase that failed miserably we know why he doesn't. He was kind of a goof in Southland Tales but the past few years have been family friendly comedy. It wasn't THAT long ago that Arnold passed him the action star mantle in "The Rundown". I guess when your pigeonholed your pigeonholed.
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I don't. Will probably see it anyways though.
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My grandpa was a HUGE Captain Marvel fan when he was a little boy. No surprise I guess, it's a kid turning into a big strongman superhero. But when was the last time this shit had relevance to our society, beyond Kingdom Come?
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I would like to personally thank all the men and women serving in our Armed Force, past and present, for their service to our country. It is VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!
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Fucking ass kisser.
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Woozy Winks...Jack Black?
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more old man in a Winnebago.
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I'm not a huge fan of Shazam, but I would be interested if it looks good.
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Just going on looks alone, he is the character in real life. He tried his hand at villainy in Doom which was a tad heavy handed, but with a good script, I think he can be menacing.
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The fact that this hero is a little boy is intriguing. Some big hero who doesn't quite understand the complexities and deceptions of adulthood. Could be great, really.
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Nov 11, 2009 10:03:12 PM CST
Look at it like this: we might never get a good Superman movie
by crimson dynamo
maybe Shazam will save the day
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@ :30 - probably used 90% of their budget
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as it sounds. The premise of a young person becoming one of the most powerful people in the world is interesting. He sees everything as black and white, and kids have this natural tenacity that adults lose, so he won't ever quit no matter how much he gets knocked down. I'm sure that (If it happens) it'll be a coming-of-age type story. And Geoff Johns is a really great writer for comic books, but I'm not willing to assume that he's going to swoop in and save this. Shazam is a horrible name though, always has been. But I doubt it's going anywhere. Maybe even add a following title, "Shazam: whatever". It's doable. Not huge on Patrick Warburton, But they usually surprise us anyways, and choose someone we never expect.
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He's already played a guy with powers in Bibleman, and he was also a friend to Scott Baio, who had powers in Zapped. Scott Mueller got nothin on Aames.
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Captain Marvel, in my opinion. Black Adam, too predictable. If anyone can pull of the Captain, it's Dwayne Johnson.
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Fuck you Welling fucker. I'm not reading the rest of this talkback to see if you spammed that anymore. I was looking forward to that JSA two parter, but you've pretty much murdered that, so thanks. Ass fuck.
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And he pulled a LOT of dick moves..the guy is a total prick...but one of the biggest dick moves he ever pulled was creating the Captain Marvel character just to take the lapsed trademark name from the Fawcett character. Mar-Vell was the total suck until Jim Starlin totally revamped him and then he killed him with cancer and to keep the trademark going they had that fucking stupid character Monica Rambeau created just to maintain the trademark name and to fuck over DC who had purchased the rights to the REAL Captain Marvel character. Stan Lee is a real fucking grade-A asshole who made his career out of screwing people over and taking all the credit. Fuck Stan Lee.
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What else did Stan Lee do? I know he has this image as a happy go lucky hyperbole machine, but don't know the dark side. Genuinely curious.
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Where he would give an artist a general idea for an issue, they would draw the entire thing coming up with the basic manner in which the story unfurled, and would then later fill in the dialogue. Then he would claim to have come up with the entire thing. Stuff like this is what drove away people like Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko. He was basically an editor doing fill in dialogue but claimed to be the ultimate author of the stories and also the co-creator. There are loads of anecdotes from people who worked at Marvel under Lee and how bad the Marvel Method was for people who were forced to share co-credit with Lee for stuff he pretty much had nothing to do with. One of the prime examples is how the Galactus Trilogy went down. Lee told Kirby that the FF should fight God or something along those lines and it should be two issues long. Kirby went apeshit with the idea and created Galactus, went overboard and did three issues and then as an added bonus he created the Silver Surfer. When Lee saw the Surfer he supposedly said something like "Who's this guy?" and Kirby explained that he decided to give the "God" character a herald. Kirby intended the character to be a completely non-humanoid character which explains why he was always so puzzled by the concept of emotions. Later Lee took the characer totally away from Kirby and gave it to John Buscema and gave him an origin that totally contradicted everything Kirby had intended for the character. Also, supposedly his brother Larry Lieber wrote a LOT of stuff and Lee took credit for it. Then there is the ego-maniac asshole move of putting his own name in huge letters above other writers and artists in the credits which fooled a lot of kids into thinking Lee was the guy behind lots of comics written by other people. What other comics had the Editor In Chief's name in huge fonts above the actual creative team? None...none at all. The man used his position to forge a false version of himself that a lot of people believe because they grew up with that false image. I'm sure some of the things Lee claims to have come up with are partially true, but the man is full of bullshit for the most part. He manipulated and used people and took most of the credit for their work.
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should be a real rib-tickler.
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Nov 12, 2009 4:53:13 AM CST
Note how the girl he's comforting is hiding her face in shame...
by darthbakpao
That's not even a girl, it's A MAN wearing a wig!!
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Movie that will linger in limbo till its cancelled
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It's all about the money. I'm so sick of hearing directors, producers and other assholes saying that shit! 9 out of 10 scripts written suck shit!
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By any chance does anybody know anything about Smallville’s upcoming Justice Society Arc? In particular, I am interested in any information regarding the duration of said arc.
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6'4", classically trained British actor, looks perfect tho not too old like Wharburton http://tiny.cc/DQ50S
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Is there anyone here that might seriously wan to discuss this news? I mean this site has become a bastion for morons and infantile idiots.
Heres some info, Captain Marvel (SHAZAM) is old, been around a while, hes not really ripping anyone off.
Its not lame, its kind of a cool idea, a kid is imbued with powers beyond his control and becomes a hero in the process. Granted Billy Batson shouldn't be played by a 12 year old (maybe bump it to 15 or 16).
Also, I'm sorry Patrick Warburton would be the SECOND best choice for Cap, First should be Brandon Molale...
Brandon
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/images/news/shazam/molale.jpg
Captain marvel
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Lee fucked over Kirby like FEMA did to NOLA.Most of the concepts during marvel's golden age was thanks to kirby and lee's cousin Martin did not give Jack any rights to the characters let alone his original artwork.Fucking assholes and fuck that fat assed kevin smith for kissing lee's ass while disregarding kirby's contributions.
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what do u wanna know about the JSA arc?
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This might have been the right time to focus more on keeping the secret identity.
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