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Welcome to the 78th Episode of Collider’s Heroes, hosted by Jon Schnepp, with guests Robert Meyer Burnett, Ashley V Robinson, and Jason Inman. We bring you the latest news about the World of Heroes and Villains! On this episode of Collider’s Heroes (Wednesday October 12th, 2016):
- New York Comic-Con wrap-up
- Justice League behind-the-scenes video
- Doctor Strange featurette and IMAX preview
- Supergirl CW premiere
- Logan plot details and X-23
- Updates on The Defenders and The Punisher
- Minor mutations
- Twitter questions
New York Comic Con 2016 Wrap-Up
So many amazing panels and events went down at NYCC 2016, so we are going to cover a few highlights from the convention.
Justice League Behind the Scenes Preview
Zack Snyder dropped an incredible look at the Justice League shoot, and we got quite a look at all the heroes in action! Let’s talk about what we can look forward to in next years big DC event film!
Doctor Strange Featurette and IMAX Preview
Marvel released a featurette honoring the multi dimensional art of Steve Ditko, and how the film will be taking that vision to new heights of trippy visual effects.
Supergirl CW Premiere
The Girl of Steel returned with record breaking views, and a positive start on its new home at the CW. We got the introduction of the small screen Superman as well, so the panel discuss the premiere and what it means for the future world of the CW.
Logan to Feature X-23
That’s right, the R-rated Wolverine movie is called Logan, and a bunch of pictures and info has dropped, including pictures of extreme three blade violence. Boyd Holbrook is playing the leader of the Reavers Donald Pierce, and the actress Sienna Novikov is playing Laura Kinney, who will become X-23, the two clawed new Wolverine.
Ninjak and the Valiant Universe!
Valiant has entered the game, with its web series Ninjak vs the Valiant Universe, a six part web series that debuts next year. Produced by Valiant and Bat in the Sun’s Aaron and Sean Schoenke, and starring Michael Row as Ninjak, with Jason David Frank as Bloodshot, and featuring the characters XO Manowar, Archer and Armstrong, the Eternal Warrior, Shadowman, Livewire, and more.
Iron Fist, Luke Cage, The Defenders, and The Punisher
So the entire Defenders cast were onstage at NYCC, and they have a main villain, which just happens to be the one and only Sigourney Weaver! Now the Netflix Marvel Universe is exploding with awesomeness, as we’ve got two incredible seasons of Daredevil, and two amazing series from Jessica Jones and Luke Cage. Now we have Iron Fist in March, and then The Defenders and The Punisher to look forward in 2017.
Minor Mutations:
- William Shatner is Two-Face!!!
- Kevin Feige says Captain Marvel will be an origin film
- Suicide Squad gets an extended cut!
- The Wasp will wait for Avengers 4!
- Jimmy Olsen will be The Guardian!
- Gal Gadot talks about Wonder Woman's sexuality!
Twitter Questions