Segal on Shazam vs. Superman
The helmer of Billy Batson and the Legend of Shazam compares and contrasts the two iconic super characters...
ComicBookMovie -
6/25/2008
Shazam Movie Update
Ah, the repercussions of the writer's strike are still wreaking havok. Director Peter Segal says they're still working on the script for "Billy Batson and The Legend of Shazam."
ComicBookMovie -
6/23/2008
Shazam to Stay True to Comic Book Origins
Director Peter Segal revealed the lastest on the story planned for Billy Batson and the Legend of Shazam going back to Captain Marvel's original origin tale.
Cathie Horlick -
6/2/2008
Director Peter Segal Talks Shazam
Peter Segal had recently talked about giving Shazam a comedic twist and after some internet uproar addresses those comments directly.
Cathie Horlick -
3/17/2008
Shazam! Coming and with a New Title
The big US conventions always bring us lots of juicy tidbits of news, and Wonder Con has been no different. Peter Segal, director of the upcoming Get Smart, is also the man behind Shazam!, and he’s had some info for us of late.
Joshua S. Hill -
2/26/2008
Shazam! Taking a Serious Route
Director Peter Segal offers up some details for his future comic book project Shazam!. Will Captain Marvel be turned into an all-out comedy or taken seriously?
Cathie Horlick -
2/1/2008
Fans Choose Black Adam or Captain Marvel
A month ago Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson charged MTV readers with the hefty responsibility of choosing which role he would play in the planned Shazam! movie. The fans were vocal, and the choice has been made. Take the jump to see which side The Rock will come down on, black or red?
Joshua S. Hill -
11/4/2007
The Rock: Captain Marvel or Black Adam?
He was possibly one of the most beloved wrestling stars, before he swapped to acting . Dwayne Johnson, aka, The Rock, has made a splash in Hollywood, and now he’s going to make a splash in the comic world. Take the Jump!
Joshua S. Hill -
9/25/2007
Shazam! A few punches and a few punch lines!
He’s been the underrated star of DC comics for a long time, and has a fan-base as loyal as any other hero of modern pop fandom. So the pressure on writer John August to produce a decent and true Shazam! movie is extreme.
Joshua S. Hill -
8/30/2007
WANNABE: Brandon Molale as the Big Red Cheese
A self-professed "kid at heart," actor/stuntman Brandon Molale wants the Hollywood gods to know he’s ready to say "Shazam!"
Ryan Anthony -
8/30/2007
John August on the 'BIG' Comic Potential of Shazam
The Big Fish scribe makes another 'Big' comparison while discussing his finished first draft of the 'Big' Screen Shazam.
Ryan Anthony -
8/29/2007
SHAZAM!
Despite the legal controversies over the Marvel family, Shazam/Captain Marvel is definitely one of those feel good DC comic superheroes that has long been a fan favorite. Often in the background, serving the fans of the second stringers, Shazam is soon to be seeing a growth in popularity, if Peter Segal has any say.
Joshua S. Hill -
8/13/2007
John August Writing 'Shazam!'
Currently toiling on the first draft of New Line Cinema's "Shazam!" film is none other than John August, screenwriter of Tim Burton's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Corpse Bride."
Ryan Anthony -
7/20/2007
Gyllenhaal in Shazam! Denied
Rumors of Jake Gyllenhaal taking up Captain Marvel's cape have been denied by John August himself.
Cathie Horlick -
3/20/2007
Gyllenhaal Won't Be Shazam
Don't look for the Brokeback Mountain star to be the Big Red Cheese after all.
Bob Gough -
3/18/2007
Gyllenhaal to Don Captain Marvel's Cape?
It's been reported that Jake Gyllenhaal is up for the role of Captain Marvel in New Line Cinema's Shazam! Movie.
Cathie Horlick -
3/14/2007
Shazam Gets New Writer
Writer John August has been brought in to write Shazam! for New Line Cinema's adaptation of the DC Comic.
Cathie Horlick -
3/9/2007
Comedy Director to Helm Shazam!
Does this mean DC plans a lighthearted superhero film?
Bob Gough -
4/19/2006
Uslan Talks Shazam, Spirit
The prolific producer talks about why not all super-hero movies need to be for adults.
Bob Gough -
11/15/2005
Is Shazam! Too Light for Today's Moviegoer?
In a long interview, super-hero film producer Michael Uslan talked about bringing the Big Red Cheese to the silver screen, Catwoman coming back to Gotham and Keanu as Constantine.
Bob Gough -
8/11/2005
Shazam! Movie Gets New Scribes
And lo, it shall be writ 'pon the Rock of Eternity. Comedy screenwriters Cohen and Sokolow shall pen the Shazam! movie!
Bob Gough -
2/2/2004
Shazam! Movie Conjures Up New Writers
According to IGN FilmForce, Shazam! has conjured up two new writers: Joel Cohen & Alec Sokolow.
Leslie Moore -
12/8/2003
INTERVIEW: Shazam Producer
Although not speaking in an official capacity for New Line, movie producer Michael Uslan revealed a few tidbits about the upcoming SHAZAM! film...
ComicBookMovie -
11/25/2003
Shazam! - Rumored Role for "The Rock"
A new comic book movie casting rumor has been reported over at CHUD. New Line Cinema's adaptation of Captain Marvel of DC Comics, otherwise known as Shazam may be none other than The Rock! Can ya smell it?
Leslie Moore -
6/25/2003