Shazam! movie news

[Whatswiththeheadbands?]

Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

$24.9 million so far

https://www.newsarama.com/44642-shaz...-globally.html

Which is already about a quarter of the production budget

[Andrew NDB]

Only 9 of that 25 is domestic.

[Autbot_Benz]

My Movie theater has **** times for Shazam only 3 for 2d and 1 for 3d.

****ing Dumbo has more showtimes than this movie

[Leo656]

I might end up seeing it this weekend. The reviews have me nervous, along with the glowing endorsements from people who I generally agree with about nothing at all. But it doesn't look terrible or even bad, just like it tries way too hard and I have a feeling that it will grate on my nerves at times. I like the character a lot, but seeing him turned into a clown just to sell a few more tickets is disheartening. "Wisdom Of Solomon", my ass.

Spoiler:

I heard that the"Not-Cavill" scene went over like a wet fart at the test screenings. God, what petty nonsense. I f*cking hate Warner Bros.

Anyways, might try and squeeze it in this weekend. We'll see.

[Donatello19]

Saw this yesterday and went back a second time today...great movie, I loved every minute of it. Definitely the best of the DCEU if you ask me

[Vicky82]

I saw this yesterday and I really enjoyed it. I wasn't planning on seeing it as from seeing the trailers, I felt it was too silly for me and I don't know much about Shazam/Captain Marvel, I only know a little bit about him from watching Young Justice. But I changed my mind and decided to go see anyway and I glad I did, as it was awesome.

Wonder Woman, Aquaman and Shazam are my favourite DC movies.

[Andrew NDB]

Originally Posted by Donatello19

Saw this yesterday and went back a second time today...great movie, I loved every minute of it. Definitely the best of the DCEU if you ask me

I don't know who you are but that is high praise.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

I find it an appalling statement of the state of the DCEU that a second or third-tier character like Shazam (Captain Marvel) could possibly be anyone's favorite.

Maybe that just speaks really highly to the quality of this particular movie, but I can't help but see it as a criticism of how badly people view Batman and Superman in the DCEU so far.

[Panda_Kahn_fan]

Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

I find it an appalling statement of the state of the DCEU that a second or third-tier character like Shazam (Captain Marvel) could possibly be anyone's favorite.

Maybe that just speaks really highly to the quality of this particular movie, but I can't help but see it as a criticism of how badly people view Batman and Superman in the DCEU so far.

Shazam/Capitan Marvel has been my favorite DC character for years. I grew up reading Jerry Ordway's POWER OF SHAZAM comic in the 1990's, and it was my favorite comic. Superman and batman were as boring as cardboard to me at the time. I loved how lighthearted and fun the Marvel family was in the 'grim and gritty' 90's.

And Shazam/Captain marvel is not second or third tier. He once outsold superman in the 40;s, and even though his popularity faded long ago, it's not too much of a stretch to think he would become popular once again. If he becomes DC's top tier character again, and he replaced superman as one of the big three.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Originally Posted by Panda_Kahn_fan

Shazam/Capitan Marvel has been my favorite DC character for years. I grew up reading Jerry Ordway's POWER OF SHAZAM comic in the 1990's, and it was my favorite comic. Superman and batman were as boring as cardboard to me at the time. I loved how lighthearted and fun the Marvel family was in the 'grim and gritty' 90's.

And Shazam/Captain marvel is not second or third tier. He once outsold superman in the 40;s, and even though his popularity faded long ago, it's not too much of a stretch to think he would become popular once again. If he becomes DC's top tier character again, and he replaced superman as one of the big three.

I think Shazam replacing Superman is unlikely, but hey, lucky you, dude. You got your favorite character in a good movie!

[Panda_Kahn_fan]

Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

I think Shazam replacing Superman is unlikely, but hey, lucky you, dude. You got your favorite character in a good movie!

Repacing superman as an icon? yeah, you're right. But I think they might use him im place of Superman in future DCEU projects, due to the way they ruined superman for this universe. We can get a good superman film come the next reboot several years down the line!

[TigerClaw]

Saw it yesterday and thought it was really good. Its one of the best DCEU movies at the moment.

[sdp]

This movie seems very 50/50 when it comes to people's opinion, i think that's interesting.

Originally Posted by Autbot_Benz

My Movie theater has **** times for Shazam only 3 for 2d and 1 for 3d.

****ing Dumbo has more showtimes than this movie

Disney puts pressure on the movie theaters and they have to follow even if not many want to see Dumbo, they don't want to anger the mouse before Avengers4.

[Leo656]

Originally Posted by Panda_Kahn_fan

Repacing superman as an icon? yeah, you're right. But I think they might use him im place of Superman in future DCEU projects, due to the way they ruined superman for this universe. We can get a good superman film come the next reboot several years down the line!

Ruined by making him consistent with his comic book portrayal?

You have several Bad Opinions, sir.

Anyways, didn't go, wife insisted on watching WrestleMania instead. Maybe this week. Not sweating it.

[Panda_Kahn_fan]

Originally Posted by Leo656

Ruined by making him consistent with his comic book portrayal?

You have several Bad Opinions, sir.

Anyways, didn't go, wife insisted on watching WrestleMania instead. Maybe this week. Not sweating it.

I meant ruined by not keeping his character consistent, and changing his personality in Justice league. His portrayal in MoS and BvS was decent, and at least internally consistent in those two films.

[Leo656]

Oh I can sort of agree with that for sure.

I mean when he came back to life in the comics he definitely had a renewed sense of optimism and all that, but the Justice League movie fast-forwarded it a bit too much.

His arc in the films was always supposed to be an organic progression of growing into the role over time, but it was indeed rushed through and ruined because people had no patience for character development. I agree with that. He was my favorite part of Justice League but it all felt very corporate-mandated and a bit false.

I could just see/hear Whedon just off camera during the scene with Cyborg yelling "C'mon, LAUGH! Laugh HARDER! WE WON'T HIT A BILLION DOLLARS UNLESS YOU LAUGH!"

[Andrew NDB]

Opening weekend domestically, Shazam made only 14 million less than Aquaman... and on half of Aquaman's budget. Probably good tidings for Shazam 2.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Opening weekend domestically, Shazam made only 14 million less than Aquaman... and on half of Aquaman's budget. Probably good tidings for Shazam 2.

Maybe that Black Adam movie will actually finally happen.

How do Shazam fans feel about that movie, anyway? Excited? Pissed that the Rock is holding out for lead in the movie instead of showing up to fight Shazam in this movie?

[Autbot_Benz]

Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

Maybe that Black Adam movie will actually finally happen.

How do Shazam fans feel about that movie, anyway? Excited? Pissed that the Rock is holding out for lead in the movie instead of showing up to fight Shazam in this movie?

Actually The Rock said on a facebook Video last night they originally wanted to have both Black Adam and Shazam in the same movie but because of the mythology and both of the origins Rock talked to Toby Emmrich and told him it would be easier to split it into two movies.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Originally Posted by Autbot_Benz

Actually The Rock said on a facebook Video last night they originally wanted to have both Black Adam and Shazam in the same movie but because of the mythology and both of the origins Rock talked to Toby Emmrich and told him it would be easier to split it into two movies.

Uh huh. Sure. Just like the Rock had nothing to do with his character spinning off into a standalone Fast and Furious 11. Or 10. Or whatever number they're on now, I honestly cannot remember.