A weekly podcast where Chris and Mike talk about TV and movie news, superheroes, and everything in-between!
Episodes
Sunday Jul 29, 2018
Sunday Jul 29, 2018
Lets all celebrate on Superhero Slate that Fox and Disney are coming together, get Batman The Animated Series on Blu-ray, why did MoviePass run out of money, and more!
Thanks to people who listened to SDCC Coverage
News
- MCU (9:15)
- 20th Century Fox shareholders have approved buyout by Disney
- X-Men/Fantastic Four coming home
- Dark Phoenix (18:40)
- Rumors/Speculation:
- Will be effectively canceled
- Other Rumor:
- Reshoots take place next month in Montreal
- Possibly due to contractual obligations
- Rumors/Speculation:
- New Mutants (24:20)
- Rumor: Possible cancelation as well
- Can be stand alone film and still be released
- Rumor: X-23 is character being added to film
- Warlock has cameo via mo-cap
- X-Force (29:20)
- The safest Fox Mutant Movie
- Title to be changed to Deadpool 3: X-Force
- Some characters from New Mutants could transfer to this film
- Gambit (31:45)
- Definitely probably not happening in current iteration
- Star Wars: Episode 9 (32:15)
- Cast and production start date revealed
- Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), and Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian) will also all return to reprise their iconic roles.
- The late Carrie Fisher will appear in the film through previously unreleased footage that was shot for Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
- Cast and production start date revealed
- MoviePass (36:55)
- Company ran out of money, people unable to buy tickets
- Avengers: Infinity War (43:00)
- Digital release this week
- Spider-Man: Far From Home (44:05)
- Cobie Smulders may return as Maria Hill
- Iron Fist (45:30)
- Runaways (47:00)
- Will air on Freeform when Cloak and Dagger season ends
- Venom (48:00)
- Final trailer has been classified, release within a few weeks
- Glass (49:00)
- SDCC Trailer
- Alita: Battle Angel (52:10)
- Lord of the Rings (54:35)
- Amazon hires JD Payne and Patrick McKay to work on the story
- Developed scripts for Star Trek 4 and Jungle Cruise, as well as MonsterVerse (Godzilla/King Kong)
- Amazon hires JD Payne and Patrick McKay to work on the story
- Mowgli (56:00)
- Andy Serkis film has been moved to Netflix for 2019 release
- Locke and Key (59:30)
- Live action series has 10 episode order on Netflix
- Sin City (1:01:20)
- Frank Miller has regained Film/TV rights to his comic book series
- Men in Black 4 (1:04:15)
- Photos of Tessa Thompson and Chris Hemsworth leaked
- Emma Thompson will return to play Agent O
- Batman: The Animated Series (1:06:00)
- Blu-ray complete series on sale from October 16
- Includes both movies: Mask of the Phantasm & Mr. Freeze: SubZero
- $112.99
- Or $75 for 15 months on DCU
- Blu-ray complete series on sale from October 16
- The Batman (1:09:20)
- Rumor: Will follow Year One comic
- No Ben Affleck, 15-20 years younger
- Penguin and Harvey Dent as characters
- Rumor: Will follow Year One comic
- Aquaman (1:11:20)
- After credits rumored to set up Black Manta as larger villain in sequel
- Teen Titans Go! To the Movies (1:12:10)
- Review/Thoughts from Chris
Mike – @MikeRoyerDesign, Instagram, PickledComics
Chris – @Valdan, Instagram, ComicUI
Sunday Jul 22, 2018
Sunday Jul 22, 2018
It’s Superhero Slate's Comic-Con International coverage straight out of San Diego with first looks at Aquaman and Shazam, the return of Star Wars The Clone Wars, tons of trailers like Godzilla, Deadly Class, Titans, and more!
News
- San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC)
- DC Universe (20:55)
- $75 for 15 months
- Titans Trailer
- Young Justice Footage
- Stargirl announced for series
- "who inspires an unlikely group of young heroes to stop the villains of the past. This new DC Universe series reimagines Stargirl and the very first superhero team, the Justice Society of America, in a fun, exciting and unpredictable series."
- Swamp Thing not connected to live-action DCU series
- Batwoman (28:50)
- Series getting developed at CW
- Krypton (30:40)
- Lobo big bad for season 2
- Worlds of DC (32:20)
- Name for DCEU
- Aquaman (33:05)
- Shazam! (36:30)
- Wonder Woman 84 (39:55)
- Patty Jenkins - “Not a sequel, standalone in nature.”
- Joker (41:50)
- Character Arthur Fleck
- Possible bastard son of Thomas Wayne
- Zazie Beetz in talk to play love interest
- Character Arthur Fleck
- Teen Titans! Go to the Movies (43:00)
- Stan Lee’s first DC cameo
- Deadpool 2: The Super Duper Cut (44:40)
- Trailer released
- Omega Red added back to film
- Potential for Hugh Jackman to join X-Force
- Iron Fist Season 2 (46:40)
- Davos in costume, Danny will have one too
- Alice Eve as Typhoid Mary
- September 7
- Agents of SHIELD (53:00)
- Jeff Ward (Deke) will be season regular
- Clark Gregg is going to direct Season 6 premiere
- Cloak & Dagger (54:10)
- Season 2 renewal confirmed
- The Clone Wars (55:00)
- 20th Century Fox (1:00:45)
- Comcast backing out of bid from Disney
- The Gifted (1:06:45)
- Will introduce the Morlocks
- Spider-Man PS4 (1:07:35)
- Into the Spider-Verse (1:09:40)
- Spider-Ham, Peni Parker - Sp//dr
- Spider-Gwen name changed to Ghost Spider
- Spider-Ham, Peni Parker - Sp//dr
- Venom (1:12:14)
- Leaked image from convention
- Possible trailer this week
- Eats people, blade hands, multiple symbiotes
- Leaked image from convention
- The Crimes of Grindelwald (1:15:30)
- Godzilla: King of Monsters (1:17:05)
- Deadly Class (1:19:35)
- Battle Angel Alita (1:20:50)
- Zombieland 2 (1:22:30)
- October 11, 2019
- Bloodshot (1:23:25)
- February 21, 2020
- DC Universe (20:55)
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 (1:25:50)
- James Gunn fired by Disney
Mike – @MikeRoyerDesign, Instagram, PickledComics
Chris – @Valdan, Instagram, ComicUI
Sunday Jul 15, 2018
Sunday Jul 15, 2018
Superhero Slate is on a break this week and we took this opportunity to record a special question and answer session with Chris and Mike! Learn about how the podcast was created, who contributes to what each week, the hardest part about Superhero Slate, and more!
We really don't have any notes this week, but here's the little bit of news we did cover!
The Joker Movie (0:45)
Avengers: Infinity War (6:27)
Send all your questions to superheroslate@gmail.com or directly to us at:
Mike – @MikeRoyerDesign, Instagram, PickledComics
Chris – @Valdan, Instagram, ComicUI
Sunday Jul 08, 2018
Sunday Jul 08, 2018
Superhero Slate is here to review the biggest little sequel Marvel has ever made with Ant-Man and the Wasp! Did Ant-Man need a follow up movie to his first solo outing? How did Scott get out of his trouble with the government from Civil War? Is there a Hope for this movie's technical mumbo jumbo? Find out all our thoughts and more in this review!
This podcast contains spoilers starting at 9:30
Superhero Slate Review for Ant-Man and the Wasp
Email us your questions and reviews to superheroslate@gmail.com or tag us on twitter @SuperheroSlate to make us impressed!
Mike – @MikeRoyerDesign, Instagram, PickledComics
Chris – @Valdan, Instagram, ComicUI
Sunday Jul 08, 2018
Sunday Jul 08, 2018
Superhero Slate got to see Ant-Man and the Wasp on the big screen, we have Titans episode titles, Deadpool 2 gets an uncut, unrated version, and more!
Summer Shout Outs to MarvelFanWorld on twitter & Sean Bowman on YouTube
Superhero Slate Summer Break
News
- Ant-Man and the Wasp (9:55)
- Spoiler Free Review
- Review Episode
- Captain Marvel (12:45)
- Has wrapped filming
- Digital de-aging for Samuel L. Jackson and Coulson
- For entire movie, rather than just a glimpse at a period
- Set in 1993 probably
- March 8, 2019
- Spider-Man: Far From Home (19:20)
- Currently in production
- No Doctor Strange (even though a Sanctum is there)
- July 5, 2019
- Spider-Man (22:15)
- Co-creator Steve Ditko passed away
- Into the Spider-Verse (23:35)
- Nicolas Cage may voice Spider-Man Noir
- Deadpool 2 (25:25)
- Takes over Marvel’s SDCC time slot at 5:30 PM
- Deadpool 2: Uncut will premiere after panel
- Possible X-Force announcements
- X-Men: Dark Phoenix (27:45)
- Still on for Feb 14, 2019
- Listing was ‘missing’ from 20th Century Fox website
- Still on for Feb 14, 2019
- Jessica Jones (30:00)
- Season 3 showing Trish Walker with Hellcat powers
- Krysten Ritter directed episode
- Season 3 showing Trish Walker with Hellcat powers
- Star Wars: Resistance (31:15)
- Star Wars: Episode IX (33:00)
- Filming at Cardington Airship Sheds in UK
- Same place all Yavin 4 scenes have been shot
- Filming at Cardington Airship Sheds in UK
- Titans (36:45)
- “DC Comics launching streaming service and this show with it in the fall”
- Minka Kelly (Dove)
- The titles for each episode can be found below, coming from TitansTV.net:
- 1.1 "Titans" (Pilot)
- 1.2 "Hawk and Dove"
- 1.3 "Starfire"
- 1.4 "Rachel"
- 1.5 "The Doom Patrol"
- 1.6 "The Messenger"
- 1.7 "Jason Todd"
- 1.8 "Angela"
- 1.9 "Donna Troy"
- 1.10 "Hank and Dawn"
- 1.11 "Koriand'r"
- 1.12 "Dick Grayson"
- 1.13 (Season Finale) "Raven"
- “DC Comics launching streaming service and this show with it in the fall”
- Justice League (39:25)
- Snyder Cut: Does not exist
- Per BvS storyboard artist Jay Oliva
- Snyder Cut: Does not exist
- Birds of Prey (41:45
- First R-Rated movie for DC
- Filming starts January 2019
- New look/costume for Harley Quinn
- John Wick 3 (43:35)
- Parabellum is the title for next film
- “Si vis pacem, para bellum” - if you want peace, prepare for war
- Alien (44:35)
- Considering an Alien TV show in anticipation for 40th anniversary
- Not focus on Xenomorphs, but set in that world
- Gundam (46:55)
- Legendary/Sunrise to produce live action adaptation of Gundam
Mike – @MikeRoyerDesign, Instagram, PickledComics
Chris – @Valdan, Instagram, ComicUI
Sunday Jul 01, 2018
Sunday Jul 01, 2018
Sign Superhero Slate up for the DC Universe now that we know what it offers, we wait on news from San Diego Comic-Con panels, look at more leaked Marvel Promo Art, and more!
Luke Cage Season 2 Updates
News
- DC Universe (14:10)
- Details unveiled about service
- Stream movies, TV shows, comic books
- Wonder Woman (TV), Batman: TAS, The Flashpoint Paradox
- Superman & Batman movies
- Titans
- Dick Grayson and Rachel Roth, a special young girl possessed by a strange darkness, get embroiled in a conspiracy that could bring Hell on Earth. Joining them along the way are the hot-headed Starfire and loveable Beast Boy. Together they become a surrogate family and team of heroes.
- Harley Quinn
- First Image from show
- Harley Quinn follows Harley’s adventures after she breaks up with the Joker and strikes out on her own in this new adult animated comedy. With the help of Poison Ivy and a ragtag crew of DC castoffs, Harley tries to earn a seat at the biggest table in villainy: the Legion of the Doom.
- Young Justice: Outsiders
- Doom Patrol/Swamp Thing
- Shows to debut in 2019
- “Curated comic books” - not entire collection, but ANY comic from Action Comics #1 thought most recent Justice League available
- Titans (29:10)
- Brenton Thwaites Costume
- Not going to SDCC
- Pilot focuses on Robin, Raven, and Starfire
- Wonder Woman (33:20)
- Morbius: The Living Vampire (37:05)
- Jared Leto cast as Dr. Michael Morbius
- Will not impact role as Joker in any DC films
- Jared Leto cast as Dr. Michael Morbius
- Sony @ SDCC 2018 (44:10)
- Sony is bringing Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse and Venom to Comic-Con
- Venom is the most viewed Spider-man character trailer yet (64 million)
- Marvel TV @ SDCC 2018 (47:00)
- Marvel Rising, Iron Fist Season 2, Cloak & Dagger, The Gifted, Marvel Animation, and Legion
- Avengers 4 (53:05)
- Potential Title as “End Game” via Cinematographer’s personal site
- Russo Bros. have said title was not mentioned in Avengers 3 though
- More Promo Art Leaks
- Potential Title as “End Game” via Cinematographer’s personal site
- Captain Marvel (1:01:25)
- Leaked Promo Art
- Possible Battle Helmet reveal
- The Eternals (1:05:00)
- Could change history of MCU
- Are people and god of myth/legends just Eternals?
- Could change history of MCU
- Ant-Man and the Wasp (1:07:50)
- Movie out next week!
- Doctor Strange 2 (1:09:05)
- Confirmed to be happened by Kevin Feige
- Not an IF but a When
- Snowpiercer (1:11:35)
- Scott Derrickson (Doctor Strange) will not direct pilot after disagreements with showrunner Graeme Manson (Orphan Black)
- Has directed full 72 page pilot, will not “extreme reshoots”
- Former showrunner also left
- Scott Derrickson (Doctor Strange) will not direct pilot after disagreements with showrunner Graeme Manson (Orphan Black)
- Faith (1:14:50)
- Sony bringing plus-sized superhero to screen
- Created in 1992 by Valiant comics, has ability to Fly and bring others with her
- Halo (1:16:20)
- 10 episode series ordered by Showtime (finally)
- Showrunner Kyle Killen (Awake) and director Rupert Wyatt (RofPotA)
- Amblin TV to produce
- 10 episode series ordered by Showtime (finally)
- Sonic the Hedgehog (1:18:20)
- Jim Carrey in talks to play Doctor Robotnik in upcoming film
- Indiana Jones 5 (1:21:25)
- Production delayed for a script rewrite
- Jonathan Kasdan (Son of Lawrence Kasdan - Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark)
- Probably won’t make release of 2020 at current rate
- Production delayed for a script rewrite
Mike – @MikeRoyerDesign, Instagram, PickledComics
Chris – @Valdan, Instagram, ComicUI
Sunday Jun 24, 2018
Sunday Jun 24, 2018
Find out from Superhero Slate why Tom Holland can’t keep Spider-Man secrets when he’s Far From Home, Star Wars is re-evaluating their spinoff movie approaches, will the DC Universe be more than just a streaming service, and more!
News
- Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (8:20)
- Mike’s spoiler free thoughts
- Box office update
- AMC A-List (15:05)
- MoviePass like subscription
- $20/mo includes IMAX, 3D for 12 movies (3 a week)
- Ties into Stubs
- Spider-Man: Far From Home (21:45)
- New title ‘leaked’ from Tom Holland
- World crossing? Dimension hopping?
- Silk (26:10)
- Sony’s next “Spider-Man” project without Spider-Man
- Cindy Moon was second person bitten by same spider as Peter Parker
- Bit ankle before dying
- Same age as Spider-Man, korean-american background
- Black Widow (34:45)
- Director Shortlist includes:
- Amma Asante (A United Kingdom)
- Cate Shortland (Berlin Syndrome)
- Maggie Betts (Novitiate)
- All three known for period dramas
- Director Shortlist includes:
- Ant-Man and the Wasp (37:25)
- Tickets on sale now!
- Two confirmed after credits scenes
- First reactions hitting internet
- Luke Cage (39:20)
- Season 2 debuted on Netflix
- Impressions
- Disney (42:05)
- Have outbid Comcast with $71.3 billion in stock/cash hybrid offer
- Jon Lasseter will be replaced by Peter Docter and Jennifer Lee
- Star Wars (46:45)
- Spin-offs are still in development, nothing has slowed down
- Re-evaluating marketing plans and budgeting for future films
- Obi-Wan Movie (49:30)
- Stephen Daldry left project 6 months ago
- Aiming for release on Disney Streaming Service to gain interest
- DC Universe (53:30)
- Hub for all things DC
- Digital movies
- TV Shows (back catalog)
- Comics
- Interactions/giveaways
- Hub for all things DC
- Doom Patrol (56:00)
- Kelsey Grammer eyed for lead role in show
- Dr. Niles Caulder/The Chief
- Kelsey Grammer eyed for lead role in show
- Swamp Thing (57:30)
- James Wan to co-direct pilot with Deran Sarafian (Buffy, House, Fringe)
- Wonder Woman 84 (58:30)
- First debut footage planned as a surprise with Gal Gadot at SDCC 2018
- Man of Steel 2 (1:00:05)
- Henry Cavill at SDCC this year
- No upcoming movies in production
- Henry Cavill at SDCC this year
- The Flash (1:02:10)
- Rumored to debut in 2020 from John Francis Daley (co-director)
- February 14 or June 5
- The Batman (1:03:25)
- Movie will be set in the past, younger Batman
- Option to reboot if they want or decide if they’re going to keep it
- Treat as a standalone franchise again
- The Joker (1:05:20)
- Joaquin Phoenix led film and The Batman may be in same universe
- Still early conversations
- The Walking Dead (1:08:05)
- Season 9 will see the return of Jon Bernthal as Shane
- Died in season 2
- Season 9 will see the return of Jon Bernthal as Shane
Mike – @MikeRoyerDesign, Instagram, PickledComics
Chris – @Valdan, Instagram, ComicUI
Sunday Jun 17, 2018
Sunday Jun 17, 2018
Superhero Slate has their swimsuits on because Wonder Woman and Aquaman are making a splash from DC, Comcast makes a bid for Fox, we take a guess at the Avengers 4 title, and more!
Shoutout to LEO UR
News
- The Incredibles 2 (5:00)
- Spoiler-Free Thoughts
- Review Episode
- DCEU (7:50)
- No more writers room
- Let director’s have vision/approach to films
- No more writers room
- Batman v Superman (11:38)
- The “REAL” Doomsday is still out there - Zack Snyder
- Wonder Woman 1984 (12:35)
- Wonder Woman returns
- First images show returning Steve Trevor
- Gal Gadot with TVs
- Cheetah will be Diana’s friend before attempting to usurp her
- Aquaman (19:21)
- Tons of new images
- Swamp Thing (27:35)
- To start filming this Fall in North Carolina
- AT&T/Time Warner (28:30)
- Merger approved - What for DC?
- New leadership at WB/DC expected
- Comcast/Fox/Disney (30:25)
- Comcast has officially put in an all cash bid for Fox at $65 billion
- Analysts assume Fox assets will be split
- Comcast wants Sky (they own Universal)
- Disney wants TV/Film studios
- Avengers: Infinity War (33:10)
- Zoe Saldana is only actor to be in 2 movies crossing $2 billion
- Avengers 4 (34:20)
- Footage screened at CineEurope
- Hulk has a new ‘costume’ - in line with previous image
- Title is referred to as “Avengers: F____ H_____”
- Captain Marvel (47:35)
- Footage also screen at CineEurope
- Pinar Toprak (Krypton, Fortnite) to score film
- Cloak & Dagger (49:50)
- Breaks record on Freeform: Biggest series debut in years
- Possible Runaways crossover in the works (SDCC announcement)
- Luke Cage (53:15)
- June 22 on Netflix!
- E3 (56:05)
- Spider-Man PS4 gameplay footage
- Star Trek: Discovery (58:05)
- Showrunners Aaron Harberts/Gretchen Berg have been fired for ‘misconduct’
- Abusive to show’s writing staff
- Alex Kurtzman (EP, The Mummy) to continue season 2 starting with Episode 6
- Showrunners Aaron Harberts/Gretchen Berg have been fired for ‘misconduct’
- Doctor Sleep (59:30)
- Ewan McGregor to play Danny Torrence in sequel
Mike – @MikeRoyerDesign, Instagram, PickledComics
Chris – @Valdan, Instagram, ComicUI
Sunday Jun 17, 2018
Sunday Jun 17, 2018
Superfans, get your super suits because we have the Superhero Slate review of The Incredibles 2! Have the 14 years since the first Incredibles film hurt the sequel? Is it a STRETCH to think Elastigirl is the best character? Can Mr. Incredible handle babysitting Jack-jack? Find out all our thoughts and more in this review!
This podcast contains spoilers starting at 11:00
Superhero Slate Review for The Incredibles 2
Email us your questions and reviews to superheroslate@gmail.com or tag us on twitter @SuperheroSlate to make us impressed!
Mike – @MikeRoyerDesign, Instagram, PickledComics
Chris – @Valdan, Instagram, ComicUI
Sunday Jun 10, 2018
Sunday Jun 10, 2018
This week on Superhero Slate, the DC Streaming service might launch in August, the Defenders may not get another chance on Netflix, you’ve got to sit through ALL of the trailers, like Spider-Man, LEGO Movie, and even Bumblebee to get to the movie news, and more!
News
- TRAILER RUNDOWN (9:30)
- Avengers: Infinity War (35:55)
- Extra 30 days in China (extremely rare)
- $1.998 billion at box office
- Avengers 4 (36:58)
- Luke Cage (41:10)
- Season 2 titles take from artists Pete Rock and CL Smooth
- June 22 on Netflix
- Marvel Studios (42:20)
- Feige’s favorite film so far is Black Panther (production aspect)
- Met with Jay Chandrasekhar (Super Troopers) about a future project
- Netflix (44:30)
- Marvel TV shows won’t deal with Infinity War fallout
- Defenders Season 2 not on the plans
- Iron Fist Season 2 in 2018
- Disney (48:45)
- John Lasseter will leave the company December 31, 2018
- Remain as consultant till then
- Kingdom Hearts 3 (50:40)
- Release date for January 29, 2019
- Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (51:15)
- New game from Respawn
- Set between Ep 3 and 4
- Third person, action/adventure game
- Holiday 2019
- Marv Studios (52:35)
- New movies from Matthew Vaughn
- Kick-Ass
- Hit-Girl
- Kingsmen trilogy
- Kingsmen: The Great Game - 8 hour TV show
- Statesman film
- New movies from Matthew Vaughn
- DC Universe (54:55)
- Streaming platform could launch as soon as August
- Diane Nelson is no longer DC Entertainment president at WB
- The Flash (56:30)
- Kid Flash will not return as series regular for shows
- Titans (58:10)
- Will have Bat-Signal
- Jason Todd (Robin/Red Hood) to appear in show, unknown capacity
- The Batman (59:15)
- Will not be a prequel
- Ben Affleck may still be out
- Concept art of Two-Face, the Penguin, The Riddler, and Victor Zsasz
- Female Robin
- Suicide Squad 2 (1:02:35)
- Will not recast characters
- Will get a makeover to resemble comic book versions
- No Joker Damaged tattoo
- Written by Todd Stashwick (Gotham) and director Gavin O’Connor
- Will not recast characters
- The Joker (1:04:55)
- Jared Leto to get solo film based on character
- Game of Thrones (1:06:05)
- Prequel to be set thousands of years pre-show
- Jane Goldsman (Kingsmen, First Class, Kick-Ass) to run the show
Mike – @MikeRoyerDesign, Instagram, PickledComics
Chris – @Valdan, Instagram, ComicUI - Facebook & Twitter