Welcome to the 52nd Episode of Collider’s Heroes, hosted by Jon Schnepp, with guests John Campea, Robert Meyer Burnett, and Amy Dallen. We bring you the latest news about the World of Heroes and Villains! On this episode of Collider’s Heroes (Tuesday April 5th, 2016) we discuss:
Doctor Strange Wraps Principle Photography
Doctor Strangewrapped principal photography in the streets of New York in front of a number of lucky bystanders who witnessed the Marvel crew on the streets and in the comic book stores! The Sorcerer Supreme is finally coming to theaters this November and now, the world has seenBenedict Cumberbatch,Chewerol EjioforandMads Mikkelsonskip around in full costume. The images caught are discussed at length by the panel with most everyone loving the way Dr. Strange/Cumberbatch looks! And with these images everyone wonders: who is Mads character going to be? On this topic, the panel goes all in, discussing all the possibilities about his potential character and what they believe the story will follow from the comics.
The Killing JokeAnimated Feature
Another story getting everyone excited is DC Animation’sThe Killing Jokefilm, which brings Joker favoriteMark Hamillback to voice. New images hit the web this week with everyone commenting on how much they are enjoying the animation. Based on the comic of the same name, one of the most popular, the panel speculates on whether or not it will be another home run for the DC Animation arm of the studio.
Captain America: Civil WarTV Spots
A whole bunch of new TV spots and featurettes have been released for Marvel’sCaptain America: Civil War.Now thatBatman v Supermanhas come to theatres, the panel readies themselves for the marketing campaign by Disney to kick into high gear. Everyone wonders how much time will be devoted to Spider-Man compared to some of the other characters namely, Black Panther; who also is usingCivil Warfor the launch of his live action character.
The BatmanSolo Film
In a report from THR, Ben Affleck’s agent revealed that Affleck has, in fact, written a solo Batman script! The Oscar winning screenwriter adds his expertise to the newest iteration of Batman’s story and everyone agrees, they want a solo Batman movie written and directed by Ben Affleck. Now, they all have to wait and see if this film will get a greenlight, so soon afterBatman v Superman. If the critical reactions toBvSare any indication, the panel believes we might actually get the movie sooner rather than later. But what does that mean forJustice League Part One?
Man of SteelSequel Discussion
And now, a SPOILER ALERT. News came out aboutZack SnyderandHenry Cavilltalking about aMan of Steelsequel, hoping to make it happen after they see howBatman v Supermandoes in theatres. With this news, Schnepp and the panel go deep into spoiler territory withBatman v Supermanto set the stage. Be ye' warned!
Minor Mutations:
Flashback -The Avengers(2012)
One of the film’s Schnepp never thought he’d see in his lifetime happened in 2012, and it was calledThe Avengers. This film was based off the modern Marvel re-telling calledThe Ultimates;which united the four individual characters that Marvel had done solo films for - together for the first time. This movie was a blockbuster hit, grounding the Marvel Cinematic Universe and opening the doors to more and more superhero films than ever before.
Spotlight:Moon Knight
This week’s spotlight shines on a Marvel Character calledMoon Knight. Marc Spector gains the powers of the Egyptian god Khonshu and fights crime as a combo of Batman, Blue Beetle and Daredevil. This character has gone through many incarnations and has joinedThe Defendersover the years along with his own series. CouldMoon Knightmake a good television series or feature film?
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