Batman’s Motorcycle Crash & the Future of Star Wars | Weekly News Episode 261

2020-02-23

Superhero Slate talks about the future of Star Wars stories, predict if time travel will bring Loki back, scratch our heads about a Mysterio solo film at Sony, and more! News Disney (12:45) Expected to unveil upcoming MCU and Star Wars slate at Disney+ event in March Previews for: Loki, WandaVision, Falcon & The Winter Soldier, Mandalorian Updates for: Obi Wan, Cassian Andor, Hawkeye, She-Hulk, Ms. Marvel, Moon Knight Star Wars (17:00) New film in development with J.D. Dillard (Sleight) and Matt Owens (Luke Cage) Uncertain if theatrical ...

Superhero Slate talks about the future of Star Wars stories, predict if time travel will bring Loki back, scratch our heads about a Mysterio solo film at Sony, and more!

News

Disney (12:45)
- Expected to unveil upcoming MCU and Star Wars slate at Disney+ event in March
- Previews for: Loki, WandaVision, Falcon & The Winter Soldier, Mandalorian
- Updates for: Obi Wan, Cassian Andor, Hawkeye, She-Hulk, Ms. Marvel, Moon Knight
Star Wars (17:00)
- New film in development with J.D. Dillard (Sleight) and Matt Owens (Luke Cage)
- Uncertain if theatrical release or Disney+ offering
- No ties to currently announced movies
The Clone Wars (25:55)
- Series finale started on D+
- Season 7 will tie into Revenge of the Sith
Elsa Bloodstone (30:50)
- Was featured character of ‘mostly brand new’ female superhero show last year
  - Canceled before greenlit at ABC
- Would have tied into Monster Marvel Universe
  - Helstrom, Ghost Rider
Loki (32:10)
- Rumored to be setting up Kang for MCU
- Was a part of Time Variance Authority
She-Hulk (37:25)
- Red Hulk rumored to make debut in series
- Appearance of second Hulk will cause drastic measures from Thunderbolt Ross
Hawkeye & Ms. Marvel (39:00)
- Hasbro’s investor presentation says shows will debut in 2021
  - Hawkeye for Late 2021; Jonathan Igla (Mad Men) as showrunner
  - Ms. Marvel to debut before that
Captain Marvel 2 (41:36)
- Warbird Productions II LLC has been filed
- Sequel in the works
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (44:50)
- More signs Sam Raimi is directing
- Canceled appearance at MonsterManiaCon due to “filming”
  - Hasn’t done a movie since Oz the Great and Powerful
Mysterio (47:15)
- Sony rumored to be making Mysterio solo film
- Using Jake Gyllenhaal back in the role
- Could follow return from the ‘dead’ and his revenge on Spider-man
Deadpool (51:30)
- Character is an unlockable skin Fortnite’s Battlepass
The Batman (54:40)
- First look at Batman suit in action
  - Motorcycle footage
Wonder Woman 84 (58:25)
- Sphynx Suit look
- Cheetah Funko mystery mini
Harley Quinn (series) (1:03:30)
- Season 2 will return on DCU Friday April 3
- Originally 26 episodes ordered split in 2 seasons
Superman & Lois (1:04:55)
- Picks up after Crisis
- Has 2 kids: Jonathan & Jordan Kent