The State of Superhero Movies

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What is the state of Superhero entertainment today? Are we as consumers of this genre of entertainment disappointed in or tired of superhero media and the current slate of movies and programs out there in 2023? Is the trend of diminishing box office money a reflection of customer waning dissatisfaction of superhero movies or lack of quality from the film makers and creators of the comic book spawned industry of programs and movies? To answer these questions, we will first look back at the history and early programs, serials and…

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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

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After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. However, when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders. He must soon redefine what it means to be a hero so he can save the people he loves most. This sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spiser-Verse has hit the summer entertainment market by storm. Outperforming the first movie, which grossed $384,256,930…

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Performance

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Guardians 3 is a decent movie that rounds out a successful run by James Gunn with Marvel before he attacks his new job with Peter Safran as Co-Chairmen and CEOs of DC Studios. I agreed with critic Matt Hudson when he said in his review of the movie: It isn’t top-tier Marvel, but it’s damn solid with some great gags and action throughout. Compared to recent MCU releases, however, it’s a rousing success. Matt was referring to the lackluster quality and box office performance in the release in Marvel movies…

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Shazam: Fury of the Gods ‘Disappoinment’

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The Shazam sequel opened the week of March 15,2023, to $30,111,158 over the opening weekend. That is about 23,500,000 less than Shazam! (2019) opening of $53,505,326 on April 3 of that year. This performance does not bode well for James Gunn and Peter Safran, named Co-Chairmen and CEOs of DC Studios, green lighting a Shazam 3 in the future plans of the DCU. Some wonder if the film was as good as the original movie, but most agree it was on par with the first Shazam release. So is this…

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Marc Guggenheim Disappointed With James Gunn’s Decisions

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The new direction that James Gunn is going with the DC Universe has some repercussions for the people involved in the current Arrowverse which is playing on The CW. Marc Guggenheim looked back at some of DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn’s decisions regarding the development of the new DC Universe (DCU). Gunn and his partner, Peter Safran, are working on and developing a new approach to the movies and TV shows for the DC Universe, having just announced the Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters slate at the end of January.…

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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Trailer

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Who needs heroes when you have thieves? Watch the NEW trailer for Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and get ready to see it in theatres March 31st 2023. A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves brings the rich world and playful spirit of the legendary roleplaying game to the big screen in a hilarious and action-packed adventure. CAST: Chris…

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‘The Penguin’ Batman Spinoff Is Filming

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The Batman spinoff, The Penguin starring Colin Farrell, is now filming, which is coming to the HBO Max streaming service. Production designer Kalina Ivanov shared an update on Instagram following the first day of filming. “The first day of shooting THE PENGUIN is in the can. Only the compass can tell us in what Gotham direction we’re going. My lips are sealed…” Ivanov teased. https://www.instagram.com/kalina506/ Who will be the crime lord in Gotham City? Fact is that Colin Farrel doesn’t know if he is in The Batman 2 as of…

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New – The Flash Trailer 2023

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Word is DC Pictures under James Gunn is reseting the universe to what end we do not know just yet. Gunn calls it one of the best superhero movie he has seen. I am sure he will use the movie as a focal point to open a James Gunn version of the DCU. A film years in the making with high hopes to help the the not so good DCU of the past. One of the most anticipated movies of 2023, The Flash. While the new trailer for The Flash…

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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (Box Office)

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Scott Lang and Hope Van Dyne, along with Hank Pym and Janet Van Dyne, explore the Quantum Realm, where they interact with strange creatures and embark on an adventure that goes beyond the limits of what they thought was possible. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania had a respectible opening of $106,109,650 staring February 15, 2023 and it setting at $168,801,086 Domestic, $196,154,352 International with a Worldwide total of $364,955,438

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SHAZAM! FURY OF THE GODS International Trailer

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“Bestowed with the powers of the gods, Billy Batson and his fellow foster kids are still learning how to juggle teenage life with having adult Super Hero alter-egos. But when the Daughters of Atlas, a vengeful trio of ancient gods, arrive on Earth in search of the magic stolen from them long ago, Billy—aka Shazam—and his family are thrust into a battle for their superpowers, their lives, and the fate of their world.” From New Line Cinema comes Shazam! Fury of the Gods, which continues the story of teenage Billy…

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KEVIN CONROY, VOICE OF BATMAN, DIES AT 66

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NEW YORK, NY (November 11, 2022) – Actor Kevin Conroy, the most beloved voice of Batman in the animated history of the character, died Thursday at age 66 after a short battle with cancer. A noted stage, film and television performer, Conroy rose to unparalleled voice acting fame as the title character of the landmark Batman: The Animated Series (1992-1996). He would establish never-to-be-broken records as the quintessential voice of Batman, bringing the Superhero to animated life in nearly 60 different productions, including 15 films – highlighted by the acclaimed…

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Revisit The Clone Wars TV Show Graphic Novel

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Hello, I’m Gertrude Jones. I’ve always been into Star Wars. My dad is a massive nerd, and that got passed down to me. So, it was inevitable that I’d sit down and get to enjoy The Clone Wars TV show. It took a while, but eventually, my dad and I rewatched the entire show, start to finish. And during this rewatch, I happened to stumble upon some old graphic novels that were made when the original show was airing. There is a total of eleven of these little books, but…

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DC Movies – Official “The World Needs Heroes” Trailer

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Check out the trailer for a look at DC movies coming in 2022, including The Batman, Black Adam, The Flash, and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. 2022 will be a year of reveal for DC Films starting with The Batman by director Matt Reeves. It will hit the big screen on March 4, 2022, in the USA. Starring: Robert Pattinson; Zoë Kravitz; Paul Dano; Jeffrey Wright; John Turturro; Peter Sarsgaard; Andy Serkis; and Colin Farrell, the film is presented as non-origin story with an already established Batman who is early…

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‘VENOM’ 2 BOX OFFICE

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The Venom 2 box office has crushed all estimates and again proven that people are not afraid of going to movie theaters, just as I have said all along. Sony estimated Venom 2 at a low $40k for the weekend while industry estimates offered $60k+, but following the Thursday preview night, I said Venom 2 was looking to be on track for $86 million, which wasn’t too far off. It’s reported that Venom 2 brought in $90.1 million for its opening box office weekend, which crushes those estimates. It’s also…

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Superman: Son of Kal-El New DC Title

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The action begins this week as a new ongoing monthly series, Superman: Son of Kal-El replaces the current Superman monthly title. Written by Tom Taylor (Nightwing, DCeased, Suicide Squad) with art by John Timms (Young Justice, Harley Quinn), this series follows the new adventures of the son of Superman as he’s entrusted with the protection of Earth. Jonathan Kent has experienced a lot in his young life. He’s fought evil with Robin (Damian Wayne), traveled across galaxies with his Kryptonian grandfather, and lived in the future with the Legion of…

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