Update, writethru: New Line/DC/Warner Bros’ Shazam! Fury of the Gods has had a less than heroic launch with $65.5M global, including $35M from the international box office. We always knew this sequel was going to come in lower than its predecessor, but the result is also far off where projections were ahead of the weekend.
Overall, the main issue on Shazam 2 appears to be a disconnect with hardcore DC fans, and, when it comes to China, an increasingly cold-shoulder approach of audiences to Hollywood fare. Fury of the Gods was simply a no-show in the Prc with a slight $4.4M weekend. Despite getting a day-and-date release there, moviegoers did not turn up for Shazam 2. This is part of a concerning trend in the world’s second biggest box office market where (outside of Avatar...
Overall, the main issue on Shazam 2 appears to be a disconnect with hardcore DC fans, and, when it comes to China, an increasingly cold-shoulder approach of audiences to Hollywood fare. Fury of the Gods was simply a no-show in the Prc with a slight $4.4M weekend. Despite getting a day-and-date release there, moviegoers did not turn up for Shazam 2. This is part of a concerning trend in the world’s second biggest box office market where (outside of Avatar...
- 3/19/2023
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Zendaya is now regarded as one of Hollywood’s brightest young stars. However, when Marvel announced the actor would play a pivotal role in Spider-Man: Homecoming, toxic fans of the series voiced their racially inflected anger about the decision. Zendaya received support from many people, notably Peter Parker himself. Before Homecoming’s release, Tom Holland praised his co-star’s abilities as an actor and as a woman whom nonsensical detractors couldn’t deter.
The dark side of fandom showed itself after Zendaya’s casting in ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’
James Gunn defends the idea of Zendaya as Mj in Spider-Man: Homecoming — https://t.co/PRi8IxiObB pic.twitter.com/7HVJ2t4OyG
— Inverse (@inversedotcom) August 20, 2016
When Zendaya was announced as part of the Homecoming cast, the nature of her character was kept under wraps, but that didn’t stop a rumor from circulating that she would play Peter Parker’s classic love interest,...
The dark side of fandom showed itself after Zendaya’s casting in ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’
James Gunn defends the idea of Zendaya as Mj in Spider-Man: Homecoming — https://t.co/PRi8IxiObB pic.twitter.com/7HVJ2t4OyG
— Inverse (@inversedotcom) August 20, 2016
When Zendaya was announced as part of the Homecoming cast, the nature of her character was kept under wraps, but that didn’t stop a rumor from circulating that she would play Peter Parker’s classic love interest,...
- 3/18/2023
- by Sam Hines
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
As if "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" wasn't perfect enough, the post-credits scene added one more webslinger to its already stacked cast of Spider-People. Just when you thought the film couldn't get better, Miguel O'Hara a.k.a. Spider-Man 2099 was introduced on-screen in his blue and red suit, voiced by Oscar Isaac. Though the scene was technically a sequel tease, it managed to not feel cynical or grating by doing things "Spider-Verse style." It wore its love for the Marvel hero as a cultural icon on its sleeve instead of baiting the audience with cheap cliffhangers. Humorously, the first thing 2099 does with his new multiverse-hopping tech is a time jump back to the 60s' "Spider-Man" animated series to recreate the beloved "Spider-Man pointing" meme.
Since the 2018 release of "Into the Spider-Verse," Oscar Isaac has been busy. Right after wrapping up his role as hot-shot pilot Poe Dameron in the "Star Wars" sequel trilogy,...
Since the 2018 release of "Into the Spider-Verse," Oscar Isaac has been busy. Right after wrapping up his role as hot-shot pilot Poe Dameron in the "Star Wars" sequel trilogy,...
- 3/17/2023
- by Tyler Llewyn Taing
- Slash Film
Zendaya and Tom Holland shippers rejoice. The power couple seems to be going strong. On the heels of a busy fashion week for Zendaya, the pair have been spotted spending some quality time together. The duo managed to garner some attention while they were running errands together in London. And while the movie stars kept their Pda to a minimum, fans still can’t help but gush over their love.
Tom Holland and Zendaya | Gotham/Gc Images Tom Holland and Zendaya have been secretly in love for years
Zendaya and Tom Holland first made headlines in the summer of 2021. Unbeknownst to them, they were photographed kissing in a car. Given both of their celebrity statuses, it didn’t take long before the photos were everywhere. Eventually, the Spider-Man stars confirmed their relationship. However, it’s been hinted that the duo had been dating long before the media got wind of their love story.
Tom Holland and Zendaya | Gotham/Gc Images Tom Holland and Zendaya have been secretly in love for years
Zendaya and Tom Holland first made headlines in the summer of 2021. Unbeknownst to them, they were photographed kissing in a car. Given both of their celebrity statuses, it didn’t take long before the photos were everywhere. Eventually, the Spider-Man stars confirmed their relationship. However, it’s been hinted that the duo had been dating long before the media got wind of their love story.
- 3/17/2023
- by Abeni Tinubu
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It’s no secret that the MCU has been the biggest Hollywood juggernaut over the last 15 years, consisting of more than 31 films and raking in a record $28.6 billion worldwide. The franchise is beloved by millions and the collective universe that Marvel has built is one of the most creative adaptions of comic-book history that that the world will ever see. Regardless of whether or not somebody might be a fan of the movies, it can’t be denied how massive and influential the MCU has become.
Unfortunately, nothing is without its fault, and the MCU is no exception to that rule. Even in the early years prior to the Avengers ever assembling, there were projects that didn’t quite live up to audience expectations. While it’s logical to understand that fans can’t expect every movie in the MCU to be fantastic, there have certainly been adaptations that insisted...
Unfortunately, nothing is without its fault, and the MCU is no exception to that rule. Even in the early years prior to the Avengers ever assembling, there were projects that didn’t quite live up to audience expectations. While it’s logical to understand that fans can’t expect every movie in the MCU to be fantastic, there have certainly been adaptations that insisted...
- 3/4/2023
- by Jon Meschutt
- JoBlo.com
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew Dark: Elevation, the opening salvo in the Aew wrestling week. We’ve got Matt Menard on commentary again this week but… he’s joined by Roh’s Ian Riccaboni(!) for this episode so let’s see what the show has to offer!
Match #1: Zack Clayton def. Conan Lycan
My Thoughts: A pretty decent match from Zack Clayton, who seems to be slotting into Aew nicely. Conan Lycan was a decent opponent, matching Clayton’s size and strength brilliantly. Like Julia Hart, Clayton is certainly going to improve the longer he’s with the company.
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Nyla Rose def. B3cca
My Thoughts: Well this was a squash, Nyla Rose took like One hit from B3cca before demolishing her with a spear and a Beast Bomb. Marina Shafir cut a promo after the match which went...
Match #1: Zack Clayton def. Conan Lycan
My Thoughts: A pretty decent match from Zack Clayton, who seems to be slotting into Aew nicely. Conan Lycan was a decent opponent, matching Clayton’s size and strength brilliantly. Like Julia Hart, Clayton is certainly going to improve the longer he’s with the company.
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Nyla Rose def. B3cca
My Thoughts: Well this was a squash, Nyla Rose took like One hit from B3cca before demolishing her with a spear and a Beast Bomb. Marina Shafir cut a promo after the match which went...
- 9/20/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
(Superhero Bits is a collection of stories, updates, and videos about anything and everything inspired by the comics of Marvel, DC, and more. For comic book movies, TV shows, merchandise, events, and whatever catches our eye, this is the place to find anything that falls through the cracks.)
In this edition of Superhero Bits:
A mystery Marvel movie has been delayed.
"Doom Patrol" season 4 gets a synopsis.
"Doctor Strange 2" concept art from before Sam Raimi took over.
DC celebrates 30 years of Harley Quinn.
All that and more!
Deadly Neighborhood Spider-Man Swinging Into Town This Halloween Season
You've seen Spider-Man at his most amazing, and his most spectacular, but what about his most deadly? That's precisely what Marvel Comics aims to show us with "Deadly Neighborhood Spider-Man," which hits shelves on October 19. So, what can we expect from this new deadly take on Spidey? Per Marvel:
In Taboo, B. Earl, and...
In this edition of Superhero Bits:
A mystery Marvel movie has been delayed.
"Doom Patrol" season 4 gets a synopsis.
"Doctor Strange 2" concept art from before Sam Raimi took over.
DC celebrates 30 years of Harley Quinn.
All that and more!
Deadly Neighborhood Spider-Man Swinging Into Town This Halloween Season
You've seen Spider-Man at his most amazing, and his most spectacular, but what about his most deadly? That's precisely what Marvel Comics aims to show us with "Deadly Neighborhood Spider-Man," which hits shelves on October 19. So, what can we expect from this new deadly take on Spidey? Per Marvel:
In Taboo, B. Earl, and...
- 9/16/2022
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
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