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Sunday Nov 07, 2021
Sunday Nov 07, 2021
This week on Superhero Slate, we review Marvel's Eternals, speculate on some Marvel Rumors, watch the Morbius trailer, and more!
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What We're Doing: LoveHard, Baywatch, A Spark Story, Monopoly, Guardians of the Galaxy (game)
News
- Eternals (14:40)
- Review time!
- No Spoilers thoughts and impressions!
- Doctor Strange (22:00)
- Shuma Gorath puzzle
- Looks like comic book art, rather than movie promo
- Disney+ Day (24:35)
- November 12
- Marvel, Star Wars, etc reveals for streaming service
- What do we want to see?
- Obi Wan trailer
- Ms. Marvel, She-Hulk, Moon Knight footage
- New announcements
- Werewolf by Night (29:32)
- Gael Garcia Bernal cast as lead role for 2022 Halloween Special
- MCU (33:30)
- Kevin Feige HATES leaks and will change stuff if early enough
- Jim Carrey cast as MODOK for multiple series/movies
- She-Hulk/Ant-Man Quantumania
- Moon Knight (37:10)
- Will introduce vampires. Dracula could be major villain
- Mahershala Ali’s Blade to make an appearance
- Dora Milaje will cross paths with Marc Spector
- She-Hulk (39:15)
- Hulk fight!
- William Hurt to return as General Ross
- Charlie Cox as Daredevil/Matt Murdock, a variant of his netflix character
- Abomination will have a big role, unsure whether it’s Emil Blonsky or creature form
- Titania as villain, 4 mo-cap actors as the Wrecking Crew
- Black Panther: War for Wakanda (42:30)
- Namor to appear due to ocean status
- Okoye will dress up as Black Panther at some scene, not long term
- Guardians of the Galaxy (44:15)
- Will show Xandar destruction by Thanos in flashbacks
- Possibly The Marvels instead
- Will show Xandar destruction by Thanos in flashbacks
- Spider-Man: No Way Home (46:00)
- 2 hours and 39 minutes
- Trailer soon, right??!!
- Morbius (48:30)
- Trailer for upcoming film
- Official Trailer
- Venom & Spider-Man references
- Oscorp Tower (ASM)
- Murderer Spider-Man (Raimi)
- Adrian Toomes (MCU)
- Book of Boba Fett (54:50)
- First trailer for series
- Crimson Dawn?
- December 29, 2021
- First trailer for series
- Darth Maul (58:35)
- Animated series based on character in development
- Post-Clone Wars, pre-Rebels. Crimson Dawn era
- Stranger Things (1:00:03)
- Season 4 Trailer
- Episode titles
- 1. “The Hellfire Club”
- 2. “Vecna’s Curse”
- 3. “The Monster and the Superhero”
- 4. “Dear Billy”
- 5. “The Nina Project”
- 6. “The Dive”
- 7. “The Massacre at Hawkins Lab”
- 8. “Papa”
- 9. “The Piggyback”
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Sunday Nov 07, 2021
Sunday Nov 07, 2021
Welcome to the Superhero Slate review of Marvel's Eternals! Has this cosmic outing been worth the wait? How many main characters is enough? Can those Celestials really be THAT big? Find out all these questions and more!
Eternals (2021) (00:00)
Spoilers Start at (16:00)
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Sunday Oct 31, 2021
Sunday Oct 31, 2021
This week, Superhero Slate is doing the Cowboy Bebop, Pixar cuts their BEST trailer, brace yourselves for Eternal’s release, and more!
What We're Doing: Guardians of the Galaxy (game), Cowboy Bebop (anime), Home Economics
News
- Eternals (21:55)
- In theaters THIS Week!
- 2 post credits scenes.
- Spider-Man: No Way Home (24:45)
- Doctor Octopus image revealed
- Empire Magazine spot coming soon
- Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (28:30)
- Bill Murray confirmed for Mystery Role in movie
- New movie logo - looks like all fonts are arcs/circles
- Thunderbolts (38:15)
- Reportedly will be a movie filming in 2023
- Along with Fantastic Four, Nova, Okoye, and Shang-Chi spinoff
- Marvel Games (46:30)
- New game announced in works with Skydance New Media
- Run by Uncharted 1-3 creator
- Most likely Daredevil
- New game announced in works with Skydance New Media
- Lightyear (54:19)
- Teaser trailer released
- A movie in the Toy Story universe
- Chris Evans voicing Buzz
- Batgirl (59:40)
- Brendan Fraser joins HBO Max movie as Firefly
- Pyromaniac who wears a flame proof bodysuit during crimes
- Dune (1:02:20)
- Part 2 confirmed for 2023 release
- Denis Villeneuve wants to direct Dune: Messiah
- Army of the Dead (1:05:05)
- Planet of the Dead as the name of the sequel
- Cowboy Bebop (1:08:15)
- The Witcher (1:12:45)
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Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
This week on Superhero Slate, we're adjusting our calendars...again, Anakin Skywalker might show up in Ahsoka, original Cowboy Bebop is now on Netflix, and more!
What We're Watching: House of Wax, The Babysitter, Dune (2021)
News
- Dune (11:10)
- Out now on HBO Max and theaters
- Part 1
- Spoiler Free Review
- Eternals (17:45)
- Spoilers for film and end credits scenes out in wild
- Came from Variety people who watched the premiere
- Marvel Animation (19:55)
- Anime rumored to be included in efforts
- Star Wars Visions, Disney+, etc
- Marvel Studios (23:35)
- Pushes back almost every movie and removes 2 completely from schedule
- May 5: Doctor Strange
- July 8: Thor: Love and Thunder
- November 11: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
- February 17: The Marvels
- July 28: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
- July 28: Original Untitled movie removed
- October 6: Original Untitled movie removed
- November 3: Untitled Marvel Movie (forward 1 week)
- Due to production scheduling per Kevin Feige
- “It's production shifts and changes, and because we have so many slots, we can just shift slots,"
- Pushes back almost every movie and removes 2 completely from schedule
- Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 (27:45)
- Filming very shortly (Chris Pratt getting facial hair cut just right)
- NOT delayed, per James Gunn
- Sony Pictures (33:25)
- Announces 2 Marvel movie dates
- June 23, 2023
- October 6, 2023
- Kraven is January 13, 2023
- Rumors are Spider-Man 4 (Tom Holland OR Tobey Maguire), Amazing Spider-Man 3 (Andrew Garfield), and a given Venom 3
- Announces 2 Marvel movie dates
- Spider-Man: No Way Home (43:30)
- Rumored run time of 150 minutes
- Lots of things going on in it
- World War Hulk (47:20)
- Movie rumored to begin filming in 2022
- No solo Hulk film since 2008
- She-Hulk, Abomination, etc.
- Ms. Marvel (50:40)
- Show releasing possibly June/July 2022
- Changes to source material - SHOULD WE DISCUSS THIS?
- Ahsoka (59:10)
- Hayden Christensen to return in series
- Flashbacks as Anakin or Darth Vader or Force Ghost?
- Show set post- Return of the Jedi
- Uncharted (1:04:10)
- Trailer for upcoming game adaptation
- Looks almost exactly like video game
- February 18, 2022
- Cowboy Bebop (1:08:45)
- Anime is now on Netflix
- Live action The Lost Sessions video
- Y The Last Man (1:14:40)
- Canceled at Hulu already
- Possibly shopping to other services
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Sunday Oct 17, 2021
Sunday Oct 17, 2021
This week on Superhero Slate we have guest host Patrick for DC Fandome with looks at Batman, Black Adam, Aquaman, The Flash, and so much more!
Guest Host: Patrick Foster
What We’re Watching: Squid Game, DC’s Injustice
Games We're Playing: Marvel Dice Throne
News
- Eternals (19:00)
- Tickets NOW on sale; IMAX available
- Film runtime is 156 minutes confirmed
- November 5, 2021
- Guardians of the Galaxy (25:15)
- Will Poulter confirmed as Adam Warlock
- Guardians of the Galaxy Game (30:10)
- Story trailer
- Releasing October 26
- Hawkeye (31:20)
- New Trailer dropped
- Has Linda Cardellini
- 2 episodes on November 24
- New Trailer dropped
- Secret Invasion (33:05)
- Samuel L Jackson now filming series
- First series to be in works for Disney+ “Phase 3” announcements
- Spider-Man (35:45)
- “Across the Spider-Verse” announced as the sequel title to “Into the Spider-Verse”
- The Witcher (39:00)
- Debuting on Netflix December 17
- Dune (46:30)
- Arriving on HBO Max Thursday at 6 PM EDT October 21
- DC Fandome (50:35)
- Reveals and Announcements!
- The Batman (52:00)
- Trailer for upcoming film
- The Riddler, The Penguin, Catwoman, Alfred, Jim Gordon
- Very bullet proof
- March 4, 2022
- Trailer for upcoming film
- The Flash (1:01:30)
- Behind the scenes
- TWO Barry Allens
- Supergirl revealed
- Batman teased (Michael Keaton)
- Ben Affleck is in movie in some capacity
- November 4, 2022
- Behind the scenes
- Black Adam (1:07:45)
- Featurette shows off the JSA and a Black Adam ‘reveal’ scene
- Hawkman, Cyclone, Atom Smasher, Dr. Fate
- Hero or villain?
- SHAZAM! Tie in?
- July 29, 2022
- Featurette shows off the JSA and a Black Adam ‘reveal’ scene
- Shazam! Fury of the Gods (1:13:45)
- Special Look released
- Upgraded suits, realm of gods, mythical creatures
- Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (1:16:55)
- Behind the Scenes Clip
- Lots more color and alien looking landscapes
- Patrick Wilson’s Orm seems to be a bigger role
- Black Manta returns with a vengeance
- Peacemaker (1:22:05)
- Official Teaser reveals post-Suicide Squad adventure
- Multiple helmets teased
- Vigilante is a Deadpool esque character
- January 17 on HBO Max
- Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League (1:26:55)
- Story trailer for Deadshot, Harley Quinn, Captain Boomerang, and King Shark
- Superman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Green Lantern, and Batman teased to be controlled by Brainiac
- The Penguin as a member?
- 2022 release date on “Next Gen” Consoles and PC
- Gotham Knights (1:30:10)
- Court of Owls story trailer
- Batman and Jim Gordon are Dead
- Nightwing, Robin, The Red Hood, and Batgirl
- Darker story than original gameplay trailer with Mr. Freeze
- Is this the THIRD reference to Penguin today?
- 2022 release date (no consoles mentioned)
- Court of Owls story trailer
- Young Justice; Phantoms (1:33:20)
- Season 4 drops first 2 episodes on HBO Max during event
- Harley Quinn (1:34:30)
- Season 3 teaser
- HBO Max
- Pennyworth (1:35:50)
- Season 3 renewal confirmed
- Moving to HBO Max
- Titans (1:37:40)
- Renewed for Season 4 on HBO Max
- Static Shock (1:38:15)
- Movie in works at DC
- Written by Randy McKinnon of Disney’s Safety
- Blue Beetle (1:39:20)
- Concept art from upcoming HBO Max Movie
- Shows Jamie Reyes as title character
- Batgirl (1:40:25)
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Sunday Oct 10, 2021
Sunday Oct 10, 2021
This week Superhero Slate is rocking out to Guardians of the Galaxy news, Resident Evil reboots itself, What If’s season finale is reviewed, and more!
What We're Watching: No Time To Die, Slither, Squid Game, Battlefield 2042
News
- DC Fandome (24:50)
- Next weekend!
- The Batman, Peacemaker, The Suicide Squad Kills the Justice League, Gotham Knights, Black Adam, etc
- Trailers, Costumes, More!
- Resident Evil (28:05)
- Welcome to Raccoon City Trailer debuts
- November 24, 2021 in theaters
- Wonka (32:00)
- Timothee Chalamet as Willy Wonka has started filming
- Chalamet will be Paul Atreides in Dune and also in Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch
- Ghostbusters: Afterlife (36:15)
- Surprise screening at NYCC for film
- Obi-Wan Kenobi (39:15)
- Could arrive before Andor
- Star Wars Day 2022?
- Epic Obi-Wan vs. Darth Vader fight planned for series
- Guardians of the Galaxy (Game) (42:45)
- Soundtrack for upcoming game revealed
- Spotify Link to Listen
- Motley Crue, Rick Astley, a-ha, KISS, etc
- Actual dogs used for Motion Capture for Cosmo
- October 25, single player no microtransactions
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 (46:24)
- Will Poulter rumored to be Adam Warlock
- Dropped out of Lord of the Rings due to scheduling conflicts
- Teased at the end of Guardians 2
- Will Poulter rumored to be Adam Warlock
- Marvel on Disney+ (49:15)
- Monica Rambeau, Ten Rings, and Agatha Harkness spinoffs rumored to be in development
- Agatha Harkness strongest contender at this point
- What If...Star Lord T’Challa spinoff was in the works
- Blade (56:50)
- Incorrect release date from Marvel Brazil as October 2022
- Most likely October 2023, an unknown Marvel Movie date
- What If...? (1:00:15)
- What if the Watcher Broke his Oath
- Season Finale
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Sunday Oct 03, 2021
Sunday Oct 03, 2021
This week Superhero Slate watched Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Star Wars returns to Disney this December, What If kicks the stakes up a notch, and more!
Halo Infinite, Squid Game, Pierce Brosnan’s Bond, Jennifer’s Body, The Fellowship of the Ring Extended 4K Atmos
News
- Venom: Let There Be Carnage (18:50)
- Review Episode!
- Estimated $91 million debut; Original made $80 opening
- The Umbrella Academy (24:30)
- Hotel Oblivion in 2022
- Book of Boba Fett (26:45)
- December 29 release on Disney+
- Andor (30:40)
- Primary filming wrapped on series
- 12 episode season
- Star Wars Visions (33:40)
- Impressions?
- Echo (40:56)
- Charlie Cox as Daredevil to have supporting role in series
- Rumored for at least 6 episodes
- Marvel Studios (45:55)
- Liza Singer (Harley Quinn, DC Superhero Girls) is show running a new NDA series at Marvel
- Black Widow (49:00)
- Scarlett Johansson and Disney settle lawsuit
- Estimated around $40 million
- What If...? (52:20)
- Episode 7
- What if Ultron Won?
- Set up Finale
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Sunday Oct 03, 2021
Sunday Oct 03, 2021
Welcome to the Superhero Slate review of Venom - Let There Be Carnage! How much Carnage is let loose in the Venom sequel? Can we tell these symbiote blobs apart from each other? Is there room for a Venom Threequel? Find out all these questions and more!
Venom - Let There Be Carnage (2021) (00:00)
Spoilers Start at (16:30)
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Sunday Sep 26, 2021
Sunday Sep 26, 2021
This week Superhero Slate is stretching our gaming Thumbs for Nintendo, Netflix gave us some reveals with TUDUM, we help you avoid all the MCU spoilers you can, and more!
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News
- Venom: Let There Be Carnage (8:55)
- Releasing October 1 (this WEEK)
- Actual run time: 112 minutes
- There are post credits scene(s)
- Nintendo (10:00)
- Switch Online adding N64 and Genesis games
- N64
- Super Mario 64
- Mario Kart 64
- Star Fox 64
- Yoshi's Story
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
- WinBack: Covert Operations
- Mario Tennis
- Dr. Mario 64
- Sin and Punishment
- Future N64
- The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
- Mario Golf
- Pokemon Snap
- F-Zero X
- Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
- Paper Mario
- Banjo-Kazooie
- N64
- Genesis
- Castlevania: Bloodlines
- Contra: Hard Corps
- Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine
- Ecco the Dolphin
- Golden Axe
- Gunstar Heroes
- M.U.S.H.A.
- Phantasy Star IV
- Ristar
- Shining Force
- Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2
- Streets of Rage 2
- Strider
- Special wireless controllers being released
- Switch Online adding N64 and Genesis games
- Super Mario Bros. (17:25)
- Movie cast announced for upcoming animated feature
- Mario will by played by Chris Pratt, Peach will be played by Anya Taylor-Joy, Luigi will be played by Charlie Day, Bowser will be played by Jack Black, Donkey Kong will be played by Seth Rogen, Toad will be played by Keegan-Michael Key, Cranky Kong will be played by Fred Armisen, Kamek will be played by Kevin Michael Richardson, and Spike will be played by Sebastian Maniscalco.
- Illumination will be making the film
- December 21, 2022
- Netflix (29:42)
- TUDUM Event reveals
- Extraction 2 (30:15)
- The Sandman (32:00)
- Cowboy Bebop (34:30)
- The Witcher (42:55)
- Season 3 and spinoffs announced
- Road to Season 2 trailer
- Anime feature film, and a kids/family series confirmed
- Super Crooks (45:15)
- First trailer and release date
- November 25, 2021
- Confirmed anime with japanese voice cast
- Studio Bones > My Hero Academia, Mob Psycho 100, Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood
- Hit Monkey (48:44)
- Eternals (54:20)
- Russia rates the film Mature and lists film at 156 minutes
- Would be 3rd longest MCU film
- Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (55:45)
- Lots of Pre-Vis SPOILERS in the wild
- Be wary of the internet
- What If...? (57:10)
- Episode 7 Discussion
- What if Thor was an Only Child?
- Ending!
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Sunday Sep 19, 2021
Sunday Sep 19, 2021
On Superhero Slate, we remind you that this weekend was Batman Day, Hit Monkey is coming to Hulu still, Hawkeye hits the mark with its first trailer, and more!
Emmy’s 2021 - Full Award Winners next week, Disney+ has 71 nominations including The Mandalorian, Wandavision, Falcon & The Winter Soldier, and more
News
- The Batman (11:00)
- Penguin (13:45)
- Spinoff series from The Batman in works at HBO Max
- Colin Farrell as lead, unsure if he’ll return
- Peacemaker (20:02)
- Warner Bros. (22:40)
- Signs deal for AI driven Film Management system
- Awesome-O & Space Jam Legacy?
- Twisted Metal (29:35)
- Anthony Mackie to star in series based on Playstation franchise
- Star Wars: Visions (35:05)
- September 22 on Disney+
- Hit Monkey (38:30)
- First image from upcoming animated series
- November 17 on Hulu
- "a Japanese snow macaque whose clan meets a stranded hitman, Bryce, and nurses him back to health. But when Bryce bites the dust, it's up to the titular simian (guided by Bryce's ghost) to follow in his assassin footsteps and seek vengeance."
- Venom (41:50)
- Fan screening in London
- Post credits scene ‘leaked’ via descriptions
- Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (42:55)
- 2 years have passed since WandaVision events
- Combined sorcerer’s powers to stop her
- Marvel Zombies (45:50)
- Rumored to be a live-action property in works at Marvel
- Hawkeye (49:45)
- Trailer for upcoming series
- November 24, 2021
- Armor Wars (56:24)
- Could feature Sonny Birch (Ant-Man and the Wasp)
- What If...? (59:51)
- Mid season teaser
- We’re missing Gamora, Armored Black Widow, Party Thor, and Ultrons
- Episode 6 review
- What If...Killmonger Rescued Tony Stark
- Mid season teaser
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