Cavill, ZSJL, Super Sons, and more

by | Jul 14, 2022

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This episode of the Superman Confidential podcast takes a look at the latest reports on Superman’s movie future, Zack Snyder’s Justice League movie finally releasing digitally, a Super Sons animated movie, and more.

Variety article on the future of DC Films with recent changes

  • Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy will have a role in WB films, but will not control of DC Films
  • Warner Bros. Discovery is looking for someone to be in charge of DC movies and television
  • “Whoever takes over the division will face challenges, including the fate of Superman. Henry Cavill, who played the part in “Man of Steel” and other films, is aging out of the role, and the studio has yet to finalize plans for the Superman film that was being developed with a script from acclaimed author Ta-Nehisi Coates.”

Zack Snyder’s Justice League to release for digital purchase on July 19 in the U.S.

  • Will be first time streaming outside HBO Max, will be available in 4k and Movies Anywhere
  • Digital Bonus features
    • Building a Scene – A thrilling look at how the films most incredible scenes were brought to life. (6:00 minutes)
    • Road To Justice League – Director Zack Snyder reflects on his trilogy of films in the DC Universe. (24:30 minutes)
    • “Justice is Gray” – Director Zack Snyder’s black and white version of the film. 

Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons

  • Trailer on YouTube
  • PG-13 for Violence and Language?
  • CG Animation
  • Starro taking over the world?
  • 11 year-old Jon
  • Travis Willingham (Superior Man in Red Son) as Clark Kent/Superman, Laura Bailey (Injustice) as Lois Lane, Darin De Paul as Lex Luthor, Jack Dylan Grazer as Jon Kent, Zeno Robinson as Jimmy Olsen, and Nolan North (Superman and Conner in Young Justice) as Jor-El
  • Will release October 18 on 4k/blu-ray, and digital

A RWBY/Justice League crossover animated movie is in the works – Twitter

  • There was a 2021 comic book crossover between the two titles (available on DC Universe Infinite)
  • Clark – “scribe”, 16, different costume, needs direct sunlight
  • Variety – “ the new film will feature a completely new story separate from the original comic”
  • Animated movie will release in 2023

Talkville Smallville rewatch podcast launched

  • Led by Tom Welling (Clark Kent) and Michael Rosenbaum (Lex Luthor)
  • Weekly, episode-by-episode

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