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Captain Marvel movie in the works
'Anger Management' director Peter Segal will helm the comic book adaptation 'Shazam!'
Apr 13 2006
When I was a kid, and ever so slightly obsessed with 'Superman' and 'Batman', my dad used to go on and on about Captain Marvel, saying the 'Man of Steel' and the 'Caped Crusader' were no match for 'The World's Mightiest Mortal'.
Having no idea who Captain Marvel was, I rubbished his claims, but now it seems we'll all get to find out if Tilly senior was correct as production is soon set to start on the Captain's first major movie project, 'Shazam!'
For those not in the know, Captain Marvel was created by Bill Parker and CC Beck in 1939, and went on to become the most popular comic book character of the 1940s, outselling even Superman during the decade.
The story revolves around Billy Batson, a 15-year-old newsboy who is granted special powers by an ancient Egyptian wizard.
Whenever Billy utters the acronym 'Shazam!', he is struck by a magical bolt of lightning and gains the abilities of six mythological figures: the wisdom of Solomon, the strength of Hercules, the stamina of Aries, the power of Zeus, the courage of Achilles and the speed of Mercury.
His adversaries include Dr Sivana and Black Adam, although during the war years his major enemy was the dastardly Captain Nazi.
Peter Segal, who directed 'Anger Management' and '50 First Dates', will helm the feature, and while he may not be the most obvious candidate for a superhero action pic, he nevertheless seems enthusiastic about the project.
'I've been a fan of Captain Marvel since I was a kid' he told Variety. 'This has elements of 'Big' and 'Superman', and will be a completely different kind of superhero.'
Mr Segal, here at The TOMB we wish you all the luck in the world with the project, but be warned, if you screw up 'Shazam!' in any way, shape or form, I'll get my dad on you.
User comments on this story
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- ChrisMohrSr said...
- As I have said before, Patrick Warburton is the only one to do the charater jutice. He also has the quirky sense of humor of the original Captain Marvel in his many battles with Dr. Sivana. For once, let's do this superhero thing right. Posted on Jan 26 2012 01:31
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- Jerry Paul said...
- go ahead a make a capt marvel and superman teamup movie. Posted on Jan 25 2012 22:57
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- ChrisMohrSr said...
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I have been a Captain Marvel fan since he first appeared In Whiz Comics. Patrick Warburton is the only one who really looks the part. Why don't we get a movement going somehow to make Patrick Warburton Captain Marvel?
Let's hear it for Patrick! Posted on Nov 14 2011 11:35 - Report as inappropriate
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- Alex said...
- Drew Carey is a big fan of Captain Marvel. Captain Marvel was even featured in Drew Carey's death scene in "The Drew Carey Show." Posted on May 03 2011 18:27
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- gradyharper said...
- i been love capt marvel for a long time i got both movies the 1941 and 1974 i love them all what you should add that rv in that movie that bring that movie out and all the elders in billy baston SHAZAM Posted on May 03 2011 03:18
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- dondi six said...
- how about Warburton fromrulesofengagement series Posted on Apr 19 2011 01:15
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- dondi six said...
- How about Warburton from rules of engagement?He looks like Cap should. Posted on Apr 19 2011 01:13
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- Alex said...
- I've always liked Captain Marvel more than Superman. When I first heard about a Captain Marvel movie I got on the Internet to find out who and when. Then, I heard about all of the problems. Disappointing. Get busy putting it together. Just don't make it preachy like the kid's TV series was. Posted on Apr 19 2011 00:22
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- J.D. said...
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i've been a fan of captain marvel and the marvel family since the 1940's.
i too wish to see the big red cheese in a movie all his own, hes truly the worlds mightest mortal, while superman was played serious, fawcetts cap was played tougue in cheek.
i've sold 4 big collections of captain marvel in the last 30 years and will always be one of his biggest fans.
DC Comics might have won the lawsuit that took the marvels off the news stands but the marvel family lives on with their old fans. Posted on Mar 20 2011 22:53 - Report as inappropriate
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- hothand said...
- No, I heard the Rock will play Black Adam in the movie. He,d be perfect for the role. That flick BETTER BE GOOD!!! Remember 2 words.....SETH ROGAN. i DID,NT SPEND A DIME ON THAT TRASH. Posted on Feb 16 2011 18:54
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- Steve said...
- There's a rumor that Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is going to play Captain Marvel. I'd have to see a screen test first! Posted on Feb 16 2011 08:44
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- Kevin said...
- They should be a Captian Marvel Movie to come by 2012 and a sequel to feature ms marvel and captian marvel jr. Posted on Dec 12 2010 08:16
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- Paxton Crissey said...
- I think I sould be captain marvel I look basically like a picture I saw of him and I can even still able to see with my eyes closed like captain mavels can Im 6'3" and 225 Lbs which is colose to the weight he is set as willing to even try out role. Posted on Oct 07 2010 22:36
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- dave gold said...
- I have been a fan of Cap and the Fawcett comics family since I was 5. (1947). If a C.M. movie can be pulled off I will be the first in line but please, PLEASE don't mess it up!! Posted on Jun 27 2010 16:59
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- james k said...
- i aggree it has been to long and please dont mess it up there should have been more info on it and in th stores merchanise etc,i cant wait for the film as i am huge superhero fan Posted on Mar 10 2010 23:39
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