164: Shazam!

The '82 crew give their SPOILER-LADEN review of DC's new cinematic contribution to the DCEU, Shazam! Trailer https://youtu.be/uilJZZ_iVwY?si=iX0535nJtI7ysWD1 The Source Material As Mr. Nutz pointed out, Shazam! definitely used scenes, characterization and elements directly from the DC Comics New 52 run of Shazam!. • Get yours here at dccomics.com: Shazam! Vol. 1 • Also, another great Shazam book to read: Superman/Shazam: First Thunder David Sandberg Shazam was directed by David Sandberg. • Here are the trailers of his previous movies: Lights Out Annebelle: Creation Other Movies w/Shazam! Rowls and Mr. Nutz mentioned a number of movies to learn more about Shazam! Superman/Shazam: The Return of Black Adam Justice League: War Shazam Villians • Dr. Sivana https://shazam.fandom.com/wiki/Doctor_Sivana • Mister Mind https://shazam.fandom.com/wiki/Mister_Mind Djimon Hounsou, "The Wizard" Djimon Hounsou definitely has his resume planted in geek culture. Check his movies for DC & Marvel: Wizard, Shazam! (DC) Korath, Guardians of the Galaxy (Marvel) Korath, Captain Marvel (Marvel) King Ricou, Aquaman (DC) Zachary Levi was in a Marvel movie before Shazam!: https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a26020029/shazam-zachary-levi-thor-fandral-role/ Honorable Mention Read for Shazam & Mr. Mind Check it out on dccomics.com: Kingdom Come by Mark Waid & Alex Ross The Marvel Family! Look at this picture and see how spot on the casting was for this film!