Welcome to the 83rd 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 (Tuesday November 15th, 2016):
Harley QuinnGets A Writer
Margot Robbieis one of the best things thatSuicide Squadbrought to the big screen. Following her introduction to the DCEU, Harley Quinn will be featured in a new movie she is producing. Tentatively being calledBird of Prey, this will bring her character back alongside many other female supervillains and heroes.Christina Hodson, who just wrote a reboot ofThe Fugitiveand the firstTransformersspin-offBumblebee, is scripting this spin-off for Warner Bros and DC Films.
Jessica Chastain Set to ProducePainkiller Jane
News broke thatJessica Chastainwith star and produce the adaptation ofPainkiller Jane, the story about a New York cop named Jane Vasko who gains powers when almost getting killed, eventually becoming a revenge vehicle of destruction on the people who tried to kill her. This comic book property was created byJimmy PalmiottiandJoe Quesadafor Event Comics. This was previously a TV movie and series starringTerminator 3’sKristanna Loken.
Ghost in the ShellExplodes Across the Internet
The world of cyberbrains is upon us in live-action with the release of theGhost in the Shellposter, trailer and first two minutes of the feature this past weekend. This famous manga comic series byMasamune Shirowhas been adapted as multiple animated features and television series.' This adaptation will be the first time it’s been made as a live action film, with some considerable pushback with the casting ofScarlett Johanssonas The Major. Section 9 comes to life on March 31st, 2017.
Minor Mutations
Spotlight - Joe Casey
This weeks spotlight is on writerJoe Casey, whose’s worked on many Marvel characters such asCable,The Incredible Hulk,Avengers and X-Men,Wildstorm with Wildcats,Mr. MajesticandYoungblood. Casey also had a run with DC comics on theAdventures of Superman,Superman/Batmanand his own creator owned imprints likeGodland,Codeflesh,Nixons Pals,Sex, andOfficer Downe, which has been turned into a feature film which Joe has written as well.
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