The last two weeks have brought plenty of superhero news to keeps fans talking about their favorite genre and you definitely don’t want to be the one left out of the conversation, so fill yourself in with the latest superhero news here. For this week, we got a new trailer forBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,Captain America: Civil Warrevealed new images,Black Pantherentered negotiations with a director, and much more. See what you missed below.
‘Batman v Superman’: New Trailer Released
If there was a ranking of superhero matchups, then a battle between Batman and Superman would be very high on that list. Luckily, we will get to see that on the big screen next year withZack Snyder’sBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and we got a better look at the anticipated superhero fight with anew trailer for the film being released. Earlier in the week, WB teased us with a fantasticclip, only to reveal an entire new trailer days later, giving us new looks at the superhero brawl, an exchange between Clark Kent (Henry Cavill), Lex Luthor (Jesse Eisenberg), and Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck), plus Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) and the first look at a new villain.
‘Captain America: Civil War’: EW Cover, New Images, and More
Captain America: Civil Warhas been a topic of discussion since the release of the first trailer last week, but Marvel was looking to keep it that way this week as well with the reveal ofEW’s next issue covering the film. The EW issue features the film on the cover, revealednew images, and shared new information about the characters and the conflict the film revolves around.
EW also provided more information aboutChadwick Boseman’sBlack Panther’s role, and how he “hasn’t necessarily made up his mind about either side”. We also gotdetails on the big superhero showdownbetween the opposing sides, how it all goes down and who fights who. And lastly, there was also word on whether or notTom Holland’sSpider-Man will make an appearanceinCaptain America: Civil War.
‘Black Panther’: Ryan Coogler in Talks to Direct
Black Panther will be making his debut inCaptain America: Civil Warbefore getting his own standalone film in 2018, and Marvel had still been looking for a director to take charge of the upcoming film, but it looks like they found their candidate inFruitvale StationandCreeddirectorRyan Coogler. After earlier rumors surfaced that stated Coogler was being eyed by Marvel to directBlack Panther, now reports place the directorin talks with the studio to helm the film, though it remains to be seen if a deal is reached between Marvel and Coogler.
‘Wonder Woman’ Set Photos
Not a lot is known aboutPatty Jenkins’ upcomingWonder Woman, especially about the plot, but thanks tonew set photosthat have leaked online we got confirmation on some details about the film. A few months ago, we reported that the film would take place in multiple time periods, one of them being World War I, and the leaked set photos confirm that some part ofWonder Womanwill be set in that era. In the set photos, we get looks atGal Gadot’s Wonder Woman andChris Pine’s Steve Trevor.
‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Gets New Writer
We’re not getting a new standaloneThoruntilRagnarokhits theaters in 2017, and the wheels are turning at over Marvel to make that release date. The latest update from theThorsequel is that the film is getting anew writer inStephany Folsom. According to reports, Folsom has been brought on toThor: Ragnarokto write a new draft, making her the third writer to work on the film.
