DR.MID-NITE
04-13-2006, 10:04 PM
DC's superhero Shazam (Captain Marvel) is coming to the big screen. This is from the Hollywood Reporter.
Peter Segal to Direct Shazam!
Source: The Hollywood Reporter April 13, 2006
Peter Segal (The Longest Yard, 50 First Dates) has come aboard to direct Shazam! -- an adaptation of a DC Comics' comic book series featuring Captain Marvel -- for New Line Cinema. The Hollywood Reporter says Segal also will produce along with Michael Ewing via their Callahan Filmworks.
The comic series focused on young Billy Batson, who becomes the superhero known as Captain Marvel when he utters the magic word "Shazam!" The name is an acronym for six gods and heroes of the ancient world as well as their attributes: the wisdom of Solomon, the strength of Hercules, the stamina of Atlas, the power of Zeus, the courage of Achilles and the speed of Mercury.
Writers on the long-gestating project include William Goldman and Bryan Goluboff.
A couple of questions though....
-I am sure they waited to get Superman out.
-How will the movie be? Comedy or serious?
-Surprised New Line is doing it and not Warner. I believe Warner owns New Line. But, I am still surprised they would do it.
Now who do you cast?
-Patrick Warburton (but, he is getting up their in age, especially if they plan on doing sequels.
-Evan Marriott (Joe Millionaire) Got the look, but can he act?
Peter Segal to Direct Shazam!
Source: The Hollywood Reporter April 13, 2006
Peter Segal (The Longest Yard, 50 First Dates) has come aboard to direct Shazam! -- an adaptation of a DC Comics' comic book series featuring Captain Marvel -- for New Line Cinema. The Hollywood Reporter says Segal also will produce along with Michael Ewing via their Callahan Filmworks.
The comic series focused on young Billy Batson, who becomes the superhero known as Captain Marvel when he utters the magic word "Shazam!" The name is an acronym for six gods and heroes of the ancient world as well as their attributes: the wisdom of Solomon, the strength of Hercules, the stamina of Atlas, the power of Zeus, the courage of Achilles and the speed of Mercury.
Writers on the long-gestating project include William Goldman and Bryan Goluboff.
A couple of questions though....
-I am sure they waited to get Superman out.
-How will the movie be? Comedy or serious?
-Surprised New Line is doing it and not Warner. I believe Warner owns New Line. But, I am still surprised they would do it.
Now who do you cast?
-Patrick Warburton (but, he is getting up their in age, especially if they plan on doing sequels.
-Evan Marriott (Joe Millionaire) Got the look, but can he act?