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SHAZAM! Kersplat!!

I heard Black Adam was going to be played by The Rock by JohnnyFriendly	Jan 7th, 2009 09:00:11 AM
Sorry, I mean Duane Johnson. If the whole thing was still in such early stages maybe casting ideas were just Fanboy wish-talk ... like the Tiger that attacked Roy as Tawky Tawny, the Marvel Family Tiger
Taking Captain Marvel/Shazam "dark and bleak" = inane by NinjaRap	Jan 7th, 2009 09:02:14 AM
Classic WB stupidity.
similar themes? by palooka_boy	Jan 7th, 2009 09:02:16 AM
you mean "hero based on funny books"? yeah, I'm sure studios are hesitant to make those after The Dark Knight bombed at the box office
Never Thought This Would Work by Rex Carsalot	Jan 7th, 2009 09:04:17 AM
DC has never been able to make this property work since they aquired it, much in the same way that for some reason, Martian Manhunter hasn't quite clicked -- they have all the powers of Superman, a compelling backstory, and yet for some reason...maybe it's the stupid name? Not that Superman is any great shakes, but Captain Marvel/Shazam are both cheesy as hell.
Seth Rogen by enderandrew	Jan 7th, 2009 09:07:55 AM
Seth Rogen, Micheal Cera and Jonah Hill will be in the next iteration, and that one will be made. Search your feeling Skywalker; you know it to be true.
The marketplace is never too crowded for GOOD comic book films by SpyGuy	Jan 7th, 2009 09:12:52 AM
If they're good, like THE DARK KNIGHT and IRON MAN, people will go see them. If they're not, like THE PUNISHER: WAR ZONE and THE SPIRIT, people won't go see them. It's not rocket science, people...
Damn. --And I agree with SpyGuy, above. by JDanielP	Jan 7th, 2009 09:21:20 AM
It's not rocket science.
Not another super hero! by enderandrew	Jan 7th, 2009 09:22:54 AM
Hancock made 600 million. And it wasn't even a truly great flick.
I thought Shaquille O’Neal already made this "film". by FlickaPoo	Jan 7th, 2009 09:27:25 AM

Perhaps It's Better This Way... by Daytripper69	Jan 7th, 2009 09:33:36 AM
I haven't read the script, but it seems to me that they haven't quite approached the good Captain properly. Ever wonder why the Captain Marvel stories from the 40s stand up much better today than the Superman and Batman stories from the 40s? .... CM is supposed to clever and whimsical, almost a sendup of the ridiculousness of the superhero genre. Treating the property like a straightforward superhero story would be a mistake, in my opinion. I'd be more excited about this project if I had heard that the writing staff of the Simpsons (circa Seasons 3 to 7) and Brad Bird were involved. BTW, does anyone know if the movie was really going to be called "Shazam," and not "Captain Marvel?" Or does Fox own the rights to that name, too?
Isn't it Rocket Science? by Rex Carsalot	Jan 7th, 2009 09:35:41 AM
I get what you're saying SpyGuy, but it IS rocket science -- meaning that not everyone can do it. Some stories are easy to tell -- Batman is a pretty simple revenge story, when you think about it, and his grittiness has always reflected the times. Expect a movie down the road that's even darker some day. Same with Iron Man -- he's all about the suit, and movie tech can now reproduce that faithfully (which is not to diminish RDJ's terrific acting as Tony Stark, which also made the movie). Shazam though? What are you going to do with it? Make it to light, and you get the Rocketeer. Make it too tweeny, and you get Twilight. Make it too heavy handed, and you get Superman Returns. Some properties just don't work as a film. Wonder Woman, for example, is a great character with a rich backstory, but so much of it comes off as ridiculous if you try to make it with flesh and blood people.
Rex Carsalot by Snookeroo	Jan 7th, 2009 09:45:10 AM
Good points, all. I think a good superhero movie -- more than anything else -- needs writers and directors that UNDERSTAND the character and the "flavor" of the comic being brought to the screen. That's why the suits at WB are so off the mark -- they think that Batman was successful because it was "dark", and consequently intend to apply that same "flavor" to all of their properties, which is a recipe for disaster.
superman returns was on TV last night.. by soup74	Jan 7th, 2009 09:49:36 AM
i had nothing to do, so i sat and watched it for my second time. it really is as bad as the shit it gets. it already felt dated and campy (and shitty.) It's unfortunate that they really do need to start all over.
Shazam property should be in by teethgnasher	Jan 7th, 2009 09:52:14 AM
the hands of Disney/Pixar in my opinion. DC/Warner can't do anything with the comicbook. The Marvel Family and it's mythology belong to a company like Disney. A CGI Marvel movie would be a fun flick to watch.
Steve Earle rules! by yodalovesyou	Jan 7th, 2009 09:54:59 AM

Seriously by enderandrew	Jan 7th, 2009 09:56:00 AM
Nathan Fillion would own in this role, but a studio won't put him in the lead of a tent-pole unless a director REALLY fought for it. And the geeks would turn out to see Fillion in the role. I still say the Seth Rogen version is more likely to happen.
David Spade or Simon Pegg for Greatest Amer. Hero by Cletus Van Damme	Jan 7th, 2009 09:56:10 AM
Perfect casting
Good now that hack Peter Segal won't do it by most excellent ninja	Jan 7th, 2009 09:58:15 AM
thankfully. Talk about pedestrian. At least he's not Chris Columbus, then again Columbus did Mrs Doubtfire which had hilarious parts.
NinjaRap... by Blue_Demon	Jan 7th, 2009 09:58:25 AM
Taking Captain Marvel/Shazam "dark and bleak" = Miracle Man. Come to think of it...
GetEveryone, Daytripper69, and Rex Carsalot by JDanielP	Jan 7th, 2009 09:59:11 AM
GetEveryone, that sounds like a great idea, of having a place to discuss our favorite movies. My favorite genres are fantasy and sci-fi, yet I find that quality flicks in these genres are too few and far between. ("It's not rocket science.") --Daytripper69, I like the idea of Brad Bird's involvement, of Captain Marvel (SHAZAM!) having that Pixar influence in live action form. --Rex Carsalot, even Wonder Woman could be amazing on film. It's all a matter of interpretation and the skill of realizing an artistic vision.
Unbreakable was the first 'hero in the real world' by Stormwatcher	Jan 7th, 2009 10:01:04 AM
It annoys me that they talk about the ultra shitty Hancock and the potentially brilliant KICK-ASS as being the 1st set in the real world. That was Unbreakable, and watching that movie today, after all these movies and before Watchmen comes out, it has far more weight. Great flick. Love it. Best of Shamalamadindong
Wonder Woman? by Rex Carsalot	Jan 7th, 2009 10:10:06 AM
I slightly disagree -- not in terms of the skill, there I think you're right. But consider the number of things that would have to work perfectly: island of women, greek origins, her "costume" (which even diehard fans roll their eyes at), the complicated backstory of why she has red, white, and blue when she's of Greek origin, the issue of the invisble plane v. flight...that's a LOT of cherries to have to ring. Batman? Guy in suit with gadgets. Done. That's all I'm talking about, is that some properties have a lot more to "get right" than others.
Kingdom Come by Rex Carsalot	Jan 7th, 2009 10:13:46 AM
For example -- would a Kingdom Come movie in the right hands be amazing? Of course it would. But how much work would have to go into explaining that whole set-up, getting the right actors, the right costumes...I'm not saying that just because it's difficult means that no one should try, just that some properties, like Shazam, have inherent difficulties than Superman, Spider-man, and Batman. (Why does Spider-man get the hyphen?) Which is why those movies get made.
Err....who cares? by Motoko Kusanagi	Jan 7th, 2009 10:15:07 AM
seriously
Thor by redshirt	Jan 7th, 2009 10:15:36 AM
Same issues there, It might make a great stand alone, but for the life of me I can't see it not being ridiculously silly next to RDJ as Ironman, and even the hulk. Thor just doesn't cut it in the real world.
that's a shocker... by Rupee88	Jan 7th, 2009 10:16:25 AM
they won't even do a Superman sequel and a Superman ripoff can't get greenlighted.
Maybe they can do the Final Crisis Mary Marvel sex slave type by most excellent ninja	Jan 7th, 2009 10:17:50 AM
haha, the type that would fuck tawny because desaad is posessing her.
Shazam = Family Circus quality comics by ArcadianDS	Jan 7th, 2009 10:21:42 AM
Its never ever going to translate properly. It was too thin and light-weight. Worked for its time, but its just never going to work as a Dark Knight kind of film.
I'd rather see a Shazam movie... by Frank Black	Jan 7th, 2009 10:22:03 AM
..than another Superman re-boot!
Unbreakable by enderandrew	Jan 7th, 2009 10:25:47 AM
I know the comic fans love the concept of a hero being taken seriously. But the film was terrible. It was slow. The direction was poor. The editing was horrible. There was no major resolution. The climax of the film is Bruce Willis walking up to Samuel L Jackson and then walking away? That is a brilliant film? Unbreakable was TERRIBLE. The funny thing is that since Watchmen will be coming out later, it won't be seen as innovative, and the comic fans will rip the adaptation, but if the Watchmen movie came before Unbreakable, I think we'd see people sing a different tune.
Thor can work, if done like the Ultimates. by V'Shael	Jan 7th, 2009 10:26:03 AM
Since Nick Fury is clearly based on the Ultimates version, they could go this route. I don't think they will, but they could. Thor played as a majorly strong meta-human, with a messianic complex. People around him think he's nuts, and a mutant or superhuman, but not a Norse god.
Isis: The Movie by Abominable Snowcone	Jan 7th, 2009 10:35:40 AM
That show gave me a boner, and I was like five years old.
So I guess Michael Uslan wasn't kidding... by Ribbons	Jan 7th, 2009 10:42:31 AM
...when he announced that he wanted DC's movies to be "darker" (and I quote, hence why I quote) post-Batman. Can't anybody look at a movie on a case-by-case basis and decide whether the script is any good? I'm sure these guys busted their asses to earn MBAs from Walton and worm their way into Hollywood, but their thought process seems downright moronic to me.
Yes, SHAZAM would definitely work better as a animated film by SpyGuy	Jan 7th, 2009 10:44:08 AM
And Disney/Pixar would be a perfect fit for such a lighter, sunnier character. Get Jerry Ordway, who wrote the great POWER OF SHAZAM series, as a consultant and you're good to go.
Agreed. --WONDER WOMAN and THOR are not simple. by JDanielP	Jan 7th, 2009 10:45:07 AM
From my perspective, THOR may be the most challenging of any superhero I know of, in realizing for the big screen. Funny thing is, I imagine the character would somehow feel more at home in an AVENGERS flick, interacting with other fantastic characters (and avoiding Thor's origins). In that sense, I find the character not nearly as challenging. (An AVENGERS flick is something many of us have been visualizing since childhood.) As to WONDER WOMAN, Rex Carsalot has it right...in that the screenplay simply needs to answer those (origin) questions and feel right within the story. And I do so love the Alex Ross approach. (THAT is what I would hope to capture on film.) And who could resist giving her the shield, sword, and golden wings from KINGDOM COME, at some point, in context of the story? Damn, I sure could imagine THAT in a climatic battle. (LOVED LOVED LOVED the bit where Superman was holding the sword, running his hand down the blade and accidentally cuts himself!)
Only too crowded for lesser comic books by JacksParasites	Jan 7th, 2009 10:58:25 AM
Doing a Captain Marvel film is a good idea if you make it more of a kids movie. Kids movies about powerful kids tend to succeed because the kids want to identify w/ those characters. It's wish fulfillment. That's why the comic was so popular to begin with. Darkening it would just be silly. It reminds me that I can't believe no one's made a live action Johnny Quest movie yet. But I think to avoid crowding the genre, studios should focus on A-list superhero characters. I couldn't care less about seeing a Thor movie. As far as DC is concerned there 3 A-listers are Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. Then maybe there's room for a Green Arrow movie...maybe. As for Marvel, they should stick with Spiderman, X-Men, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, and Dare Devil. We really don't need to see every single comic book property made into a movie franchise; we just need the ones being made to be good.
or and I forgot by JacksParasites	Jan 7th, 2009 10:59:23 AM
I'm all for an Avengers movie and a Justice League movie, though the latter isn't likely to happen.
Don't worry, as soon as Miller's BUCK ROGERS is a hit... by Bob Cryptonight	Jan 7th, 2009 11:07:16 AM
...Frankie will take over THIS project, too, and give it his own special love touch. Go Frank, go!
Both Shazam AND Wonder Woman... by DoctorWho?	Jan 7th, 2009 11:14:15 AM
...should be approached as animated features. Not the the 2nd rate Justice League video store stuff...but more in the Incredibles style. In this way the more preposterous stuff like an invisible jet and her far from practical (yet super sexy) outfit won't seem as ridiculous. These two heroes are far more 'fantastic' seeming than Bats or even Supes for that matter. A little harder to suspend disbelief in a live action medium. The same applies to Thor which I am still balffled as to how Marvel is going to make that fly.
Powerman and Ironfist by DoctorWho?	Jan 7th, 2009 11:17:00 AM
Marvel could go in many differnt directions with that one. Can you feel me brother?
They've already made a great Captain Marvel film. by rbatty024	Jan 7th, 2009 11:17:18 AM
It was called The Adventures of Captain Marvel and was widely regarded as one of the greatest serials of all time. So, when people say it can't be done, or they should just focus on darker characters, I tend not to believe them.
The sad part by toxicbuddha	Jan 7th, 2009 11:18:04 AM
is that DC is owned by a conglomeration that includes a movie studio, while Marvel is green lighting shit like 95 going north. Unbelievable that Superman, Wonder Woman AND Shazam are now all off in the ether.
SHAZAM sounds like a movie... by Mr. Nice Gaius	Jan 7th, 2009 11:23:53 AM
...DICKBLOOD would love.
You Missed the Main Story by Kal Reeve	Jan 7th, 2009 11:24:25 AM
In the blog August said his script was scapped because Warners wants a Shazam! movie that is more dark and brooding similar to The Dark Knight. August said his script was far more light-hearted and funny. So the news is, Warner Bros. will likely ruin the future films of their iconic superheroes by attempting to remake The Dark Knight.
Thing is by toxicbuddha	Jan 7th, 2009 11:29:14 AM
that to me Shazam should be a very sweet kid's story. Let's face it: we keep saying "Shazam" while forgetting it should be Captain Marvel. "SHAZAM" is what Billy Batson says when he transforms into Earth's Mightiest Mortal. And what boy wouldn't love to have that power?? The previous TB'er was right: this belongs at Pixar; I am hard pressed to see anyone else getting it right.
Wondy's Costume by Rex Carsalot	Jan 7th, 2009 11:41:17 AM
I love her costume -- it's sexy and she's one of the few that has a few outfits for different reasons (and not in the stupid Batman way). It's the issue of a strong, powerful Greek woman who runs around in what is essentially a swimsuit. With a lasso. And it's star-spangled. Even the whole underwear on the outside thing makes more sense.
Good director by enderandrew	Jan 7th, 2009 11:45:15 AM
Studios are clueless and only try to copy what is successful from the previous year. But they don't understand what made those films successful. Find a good director and trust them. Try to be a little fiscally conservative within reason. It is that simple. Studios often stymie directors and shovel out crap, and then blame piracy when their crap flops. They stifle original films, and then attempt to copy the original films that succeed (like the Matrix). You want a $500 movie with a built-in audience. Hire Zemekis and have him do a mo-cap version of Ender's Game. He knows kids and how to make a film for kids. He also knows how to make a hard-edged film. He gets better and better with mo-cap each time out. Don't change the story to center on adults, or older kids just to cast older actors. Find older kids that are good actors to voice over mo-cap on age appropriate kids for the story. I'm telling you, mo-cap is the only way to do the Battle School, and the only way to do age appropriate kids. It is also the only way to do the Fantasy Game. Deliver a hard-edged mo-cap Ender's Game, and you can start printing money.
DoctorWho? by most excellent ninja	Jan 7th, 2009 11:56:12 AM
I hope that project dies until someone realizes that making it exploitation is stupid but making it like the recent critically acclaimed and lauded by just about every human "The Immortal Iron Fist", a serious, stylized Kung Fu journey adventure. Pick up the first trade by Matt Fraction and Ed Brubaker and you will say "ohh I get it".
Fuck I hate DICKBLOOD, what a cunt by most excellent ninja	Jan 7th, 2009 11:57:49 AM
worst poster on AICN ever. him and his caps name. Get fucked.
Warner Bros just DOES NOT GET IT !!!!! by Jobacca	Jan 7th, 2009 12:01:52 PM
First things first-Warner Bros had NOTHING to do with the tone and style of Dark Knight. That was all Chris Nolan. Dark Knight made ungodly amounts of money so now any and all comic book movies must be exactly like Dark Knight. It is the kind of idiotic,retarded,non-logic that could only come out of a Hollywood studio. Captain Marvel has been around for what,60 years? Obviously theres something about the character the way he is that already works,yet the WB HAS to reinvent the wheel. Thats why we're going to get a Dark Superman movie(with Jon Peters favorite Black leather costume...cause you know black leather =Dark and brooding),a Dark Flash(WTF?) and the Green Lantern movie will probably feature an alcoholic Hal Jordan who flies around crying in the rain wracked with grief because he had to decapitate Sinistro(also,Green Lanterns costume will be made entirely out of Black Leather...but he WILL have a Green Lantern patch on the shoulder...to appease the fans). At this point they might just as well do that Robin TV series where Dick Grayson is referred to as DJ Jazzy Grayson and he has adventures in the circus until the ripe old age of thirty(and Batman is never ever mentioned). I've been a DC fanboy all my life,but when it comes to the movies? Make Mine Marvel!
enderandrew by most excellent ninja	Jan 7th, 2009 12:02:28 PM
what the fuck does Ender's game have to do with this article? It's as if this was an article about Ender's game.
Script by Vic_Arpeggio	Jan 7th, 2009 12:11:29 PM
Read both the Goldman and August drafts. The Goldman one was a chore, but the August versions were good, if a little lean, story-wise. The tone was definitely lighter and more "gee whiz." It still needed work -- bigger action beats -- but was on the right track.
We Genie!!!! by Movies4dummies	Jan 7th, 2009 12:25:13 PM

Wonder Woman movie will not happen.. by emeraldboy	Jan 7th, 2009 12:36:16 PM
Modern militant feminists will tear it apart. Wondy will have to "cover up".
As for Isis... by emeraldboy	Jan 7th, 2009 12:37:51 PM
Kelsey Grammer has the rites to that. There was some talk that He was going to bring it back to tv.
Pixar for a Captain Marvel story & script by JDanielP	Jan 7th, 2009 12:40:47 PM
If only THAT wasn't wishful thinking. And yeah, either LIVE ACTION or computer animation, Pixar's involvement would be a blessing, either way.
@most excellent ninja by So-Crates	Jan 7th, 2009 12:43:53 PM
Best avoid the Pineapple Express commentary then. He gets a shout-out from the filmmakers (not a positive one, but a shout-out nonetheless that I doubt you'd enjoy).
Sha-whocares? by MJohnson	Jan 7th, 2009 01:05:04 PM

SUPERHERO FATIGUE by uberman	Jan 7th, 2009 01:06:45 PM
I'm getting burnt out on all the superhero movies. They're all starting to run together in a blur, like when Westerns were king, ya got a bazillion westerns and only a handful worth remembering.
Aint it yesterday's news. by Stalkeye	Jan 7th, 2009 01:11:25 PM
However very disapointing news indeed.
So-Crates by most excellent ninja	Jan 7th, 2009 01:12:20 PM
spill the beans son.
all you dudes... by havocSchultz	Jan 7th, 2009 01:13:06 PM
moaning and whining about not having a place to just discuss your favourite films and all that jazz need to check out theZone...You can discuss anything you want there...except Shia...there's already enough Shia discussion there to last us for decades...and, there's no DICKBLOOD...except whenever that Kirk fucker shows up...then everybody's got a bit of dick blood...
Kind of shows the Nolan Bat films are because of Nolan by most excellent ninja	Jan 7th, 2009 01:14:38 PM
damn.
This is the guy who wrote Charlie & the Chocolate Factory?? by Circean6	Jan 7th, 2009 01:28:13 PM
Ummm yeah, maybe this "comedy" should stay down...
The Big Red Cheese by Dingbatty	Jan 7th, 2009 01:29:59 PM
was handled well, recently, in the Justice League Unlimited toon, and in these series: Shazam! The Monster Society of Evil by Jeff Smith, Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam! by Mike Kunkle. These along with the original material are your template for a good movie.
Cool... most excellent ninja by DoctorWho?	Jan 7th, 2009 01:42:29 PM
I had NO idea either of those two heroes were even remotely on the radar anymore. I was just referencing them because I recently came across 3 or 4 old issues from the early 80's I had stashed away. It's interesting because you could have no problem making a more real world/true to life tale with those characters...OR go in a more fun kind of humorous direction because the mass movie going public have no pre conceived notions and would have no clue to the source material. Just the type of thing Hollywood loves...snatch up the fruits of others creative efforts and run with it. Of course, we the geeks and diehards will be left scratching our heads.
No surprise by ScottinDC	Jan 7th, 2009 01:51:29 PM
Shazam is the lamest of superheroes and the whole genre is far too inundated right now...all Hollywood is able to produce are reboots and superhero movies.
Shazam / Cpt Marvel by ScottinDC	Jan 7th, 2009 01:53:49 PM
To further ponder this bit of 'newsless news', did anyone actually even read Captain Marvel? Is there anyone alive who really enjoyed it? This would be like doing a movie about Aquaman or a spinoff focussing only on Robin (who has no powers but can call 911 for help when he sees evil being done).
Bless the person who explained how to..... by JDanielP	Jan 7th, 2009 02:58:06 PM
.....separate paragraphs. Thank you.
I'm a Captain Marvel fan, and Shazam could work by Continentalop	Jan 7th, 2009 03:06:36 PM
First off, Captain Marvel has gotten a bad rap. He isn't one of the lamest of superheroes, he is one of the greatest. At his peak his titles were selling more issues than Superman, Batman or Captain America, the other big names of the time. Plus he was referenced in a Beatles song! The only reason people don't like him now is that his comic was forced to cancel in the 50's so he never had a chance to develop, evolve and stay in the public consciousness like Batman and Superman. I mean, you think Capt. Marvel is lame, what about the Rainbow Batman? Or Blue and Red Superman? Or the Gorilla Boss of Gotham City? Or the time Superman replaced Batman as his partner in World’s Finest with Lightning Man? Plus when people say that Superman and Batman are easy to depict in movies because of the simplicity of their origins, I say so is Marvel. I mean, he meets a wizard who gives him a magic word to say that transforms him into a superhero. A magic word! How simple is that? It is as Michael Chabon once pointed out, Captain Marvel is the ultimate example of superhero as child power fantasy! So how do you make it? Make it a live action “The Incredibles”, and “Bolt” to a degree. Make it a "family film" (hate that term) for young people, not for adults. Make it fun and light and magical. Don’t make it for a bunch of comic geeks, like you and me, who want everything to be dark and serious.
Make it a Chapter Serial! by Continentalop	Jan 7th, 2009 03:09:36 PM
Ok, I have a bold suggestion: make it a chapter serial. Not a movie based on chapter serials, like Raiders or the Rocketeer, but an honest to God chapter serial. About 9-10 10 minute segments that you can show before the any WB films over the course of one summer; and you don't need them to have much character development or even plot because you are jumping from action scene to action scene (much like the old chapter serials did). Best thing with this idea if it is popular with kids, they will force their parents to take them to every family, kids friendly WB film that Summer, no matter how crappy, just so they can see the next installment of “Shazam: The Adventures of Captain Marvel!” Hell, us adults would probably dig it because it is such a throwback idea.
I just looooooove DC comics by MariusXe	Jan 7th, 2009 03:11:45 PM
... but outside kingdom come, captain marvel never impressed me much. I really think Warner should leave it at the big dc heroes, such as bats, supes, lantern and flash. marvel will tank anyway
DC>MARVEL by uberman	Jan 7th, 2009 03:40:37 PM
Always was. Always will be.
most excellent ninja by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD	Jan 7th, 2009 03:40:49 PM
Thats a good bait job you did there. It was almost like saying "Please acknowledge me Dick Blood!! Please say my name just once!!" Okay. I'm here. What? P.S. FUCK OFF AND DIE.
Will Captain Marvel by Abominable Snowcone	Jan 7th, 2009 04:02:35 PM
spy on the family of an ex-girlfriend he ditched years ago?
emeraldboy by Abominable Snowcone	Jan 7th, 2009 04:06:15 PM
I think you're right. I remember when a buddy and I saw Supergirl at the cinema before it died a quick death. Sure, we were mildly interested in it because it was a superhero movie. But we were primarily interested because Helen Slater was a hot chick in a hot supergirl outfit. You can't put that onscreen today and expect to be taken seriously--not because it's a superhero movie, but because it would be a scantily clad hot female superhero movie.
Does anyone under 30 even know Shazam?! by tangcameo	Jan 7th, 2009 04:15:50 PM
I've 35 and I barely remember Shazam only because of that Saturday morning cartoon series with the live action singing high-school of superheroes or whatever that crap was.
tangcameo by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD	Jan 7th, 2009 04:23:32 PM
No.
he meets a wizard who gives him a magic word to say that transfo by Rex Carsalot	Jan 7th, 2009 04:24:51 PM
I think you just pointed out the difficulty in a Captain Marvel movie. Supergirl! God, I love that piece of shit movie, with Faye Dunaway and Brenda V. camping it up all over the place (the Omegahedron!), Peter O'Toole drunk off his ass, random Jimmy Olson, and Helen Slater having no idea what the fuck she is doing there.
I'm reading about Shazam.... by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD	Jan 7th, 2009 04:28:53 PM
...there's a villain called CAPTAIN NAZI?!! hehehe. Fuck that would be hilarious if he had an extremely fake sounding German accent and goose-stepped everywhere he went. I see him sorta like the Inspector in Young Frankenstein.
DWAYNE JOHNSON IS SUPERMAN. by Shermdawg	Jan 7th, 2009 04:32:06 PM
Now that this film isn't gonna happen, were one step closer.
SHAZ AM AM AM AM!!!111 by Rufferto	Jan 7th, 2009 04:43:49 PM
Sorry too much Dc vs Mortal Kombat for me. I got sick of it real quick but I really digged Captain marvel's moves.
Just skip to the Talking Tiger. by The Reluctant Austinite	Jan 7th, 2009 04:57:26 PM
Just make a movie about Tawny the Talking Tiger. Now that's a movie star!
Dwayne Johnson AIN'T Superman... by TheGhostWhoLurks	Jan 7th, 2009 05:08:09 PM
He'd simply be The Rock with an 'S' on his shirt. And even someone as stupid as Lois Lane wouldn't be fooled into thinking a pair of glasses could disguise that big lummox. The guy sticks out like a sore thumb wherever he is. He's better off playing Black Adam, where he can ham it up as much as he wants, be a bad guy and not have to worry about "disguising" his extremely distinctive appearance.
Hey Rex! Mmmmmm Helen Slater by tangcameo	Jan 7th, 2009 05:15:40 PM
She was the only reason I watched Supergirl (and The Legend of Billie Jean too). I just wish they had made those blurry quick change into-outof costume, in bionic R-rated slo-mo.
Merrick, don't forget "go down" has lots of meanings... by BadMrWonka	Jan 7th, 2009 06:03:26 PM
both of which can apply to a drunk girl...watch yourself!
I too would rather see a SHAZAM movie than another superman rema by Stalkeye	Jan 7th, 2009 06:09:52 PM
Singer dropped the ball (pun intended)when he made superman returns so now let's see something different shall we?Who ever said Captain Marvel is a lame superhero obviously never saw that episode on JLU titled Clash in which cap goes head to head with supes and then there's those graphic novels Kingdom come, the power of shazam oh and not to mention his appearance in MK VS DCU. However the chessy vintage live action filmation series was god awful.
The Rock cant catch a Break by Phategod1	Jan 7th, 2009 06:22:49 PM
First Spy Hunter What ever happened To that? and now This, (he was supposed to be the Villian) Maybe He'll go back to wrestling.
Yes Shazam lize action was cheesy... by Continentalop	Jan 7th, 2009 06:45:47 PM
...and so was the cartoon. But c'mon people, the George Reeves "Superman"? The Adam West & Burt Ward "Batman"? "The Super Friend"? The old Superman/Superboy cartoon? "The Adventures of Batman and Robin" cartoon were they team up with Batmite? And finally, the episode of Scoobie-Doo guest starring the Dynamic Dou? I won't even get into the other DC characters appearance in the Ultimate Cheese fest, "Legend of the Super-Heroes".
CGI with Patrick Warbuton as the voice of Cap by catlettuce4	Jan 7th, 2009 07:02:11 PM
...and kind of an "Incredibles" vibe. That's the way to go.
Merrick's slutty ex-wife and SHAZAM! by Leafar the Lost	Jan 7th, 2009 07:54:25 PM
Merrick wrote, "Efforts to bring SHAZAM! to the screen have gone down (and then collapsed) more often than my slutty ex-wife on a night of drunken Tejano debauchery...". I need more information on that. What is her name, age, location, etc. Second, making a SHAZAM movie is pretty straight-forward. The movie going audience knows about Shazam. Once the movie is made and the commercials begin, it will have instant name recognition. If you get some to play Captain Marvel (Jon Hamm)...
Disney is making by teethgnasher	Jan 7th, 2009 07:59:37 PM
The Lone Ranger soon. It will probably make a bunch of money. WB will be scratching their heads.
Continentalop by most excellent ninja	Jan 7th, 2009 09:52:28 PM
I have that scooby doo episode as an ex rental bought VHS copy. Shit is priceless. Covers intact and all.
It's CAPTAIN MARVEL not SHAZAM!!!! by Bob Cryptonight	Jan 8th, 2009 12:57:29 AM
The only reason the comic books is called SHAZAM is that Marvel Comics won't let them use the "Captain Marvel" name because THEY registered the name back in the 1960s when the "Shazam" Captain Marvel was out of use. It's funny, though, when people refer to the character as Shazam.
Superman Vs. Captain Marvel!!! by Bob Cryptonight	Jan 8th, 2009 12:59:35 AM
Someone should write a film about when DC Comics sued Fawcett Comics claiming copyright infrigement on their "Superman" JUST BECAUSE Fawcett's CAPTAIN MARVEL was selling much better than SUPERMAN. It could be sort of a comedy about the industry back then.
Why the SHAZAM movie deserves to be dead: by Bob Cryptonight	Jan 8th, 2009 01:05:45 AM
The script for this version took place in modern day and was mostly about "what if a little kid got superpowers?" That idea is the stuff of a cratively bankrupt writer. Tom Hanks' BIG with superpowers is how they described it. That ain't Captain Marvel. This movie needs to take place in a retro world with deadly robots and evil geniuses and facist dictators. Played INDIAN JONESishly straight, there is plenty of action and drama, but considering that the guy has a big yellow lightning bolt on his chest and is the product of "magic", it can't be too dark, for chrissakes.
This is my last post in this talkback, btw. by Bob Cryptonight	Jan 8th, 2009 01:06:52 AM
Sorry I got a bit obsessed.
What is everybody's favorite Peter Segal movie? by Vern	Jan 8th, 2009 02:52:09 AM
I guess I would have to go with TOMMY BOY.
Bob Cryptonight by Dingbatty	Jan 8th, 2009 03:15:52 AM
Agree with your take on the script. Also, if there were no Captain Marvel, there wouldn't have been Alan Moore's Marvelman/Miracleman series.
Miracleman by Hedgehog000	Jan 8th, 2009 08:51:13 AM
I've always thought they should lift Alan Moore's Miracleman story for a Captain Marvel Movie. It's much better then any Captain Marvel story and since Miracleman was an intentional ripoff of Captain Marvel, it seems perfectly reasonable.
Vern by most excellent ninja	Jan 8th, 2009 09:36:22 AM
The shortest one.
WB never got over supergirl... by emeraldboy	Jan 8th, 2009 10:49:41 AM
Which is it took them so long to do another Superman movie. people dont like supergirl the movie. except er the crowd on Imdb. who worship the ground that movie walk on. very freaky. they dont accept or tolerate any criticism of SG the movie.
but then WB found... by emeraldboy	Jan 8th, 2009 11:04:26 AM
Batman and it was a huge success. 300 million dollars. They found chris nolan now its a half billion dollars. Now wb are stuck.
VERN: why don't you sell a "Striving For Excellence"... by Bob Cryptonight	Jan 8th, 2009 11:38:55 AM
...logo t-shirt on your CafePress page? That's a cool logo and the "Striving For Excellence" line would really get someone's attention if they saw a person wearing it. I'd buy one. Or two.

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