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entertainment2 years ago

Zachary Levi Slams Hollywood's "Garbage" Content

Actor Zachary Levi, known for his role in Shazam 2, criticized the quality of movies coming out of Hollywood, urging audiences to actively avoid "garbage" films. Levi expressed his frustration with the lack of effort put into making great movies and highlighted the disappointment he felt when trailers promised more than the actual films delivered. Despite the critical reception, Shazam 2 received a positive audience score, but its box office performance fell short. Levi's comments raise questions about who determines what is considered good and whether avoiding low-quality films will lead to a change in Hollywood's production.

entertainment2 years ago

Shazam! Fury of the Gods: Mixed Reviews, Box Office Woes, and Ranking the Best Characters

Shazam! Fury of the Gods director David F. Sandberg plans to take a break from superhero movies after the sequel received poor critical reception. Sandberg, who directed the horror films Lights Out and Annabelle: Creation before the Shazam movies, said he plans to return to his horror roots. Despite the negative reviews, Sandberg said he doesn't regret making the Shazam movies and is grateful for the experience. He also expressed relief at disconnecting from the superhero discourse online.

entertainment2 years ago

'Shazam 2' Struggles at Box Office on Snyder Cut Anniversary

'Shazam 2' has had a bad start at the box office with a projected $30M domestic opening, making it one of the worst-performing DC movies. Meanwhile, fans of Zack Snyder are celebrating the two-year anniversary of his "Justice League" flick and calling for more ZS superhero content. The DCEU's transition to James Gunn's new slate is proving to be a long and tedious process, with 'Shazam 2' bombing and the future of Zachary Levi's character in question.

entertainment2 years ago

Shazam 2: DC Prevents Reference to Superhero, Cast Denies Filming Controversial Scene, Director Reveals Original Mid-Credits Characters, Star Criticized for Shameless Promotion Amid Tragedy, Zachary Levi Shares Mental Health Journey

DC prevented Shazam! Fury of the Gods from referencing Detective Chimp, a trained chimpanzee turned superhero in DC Comics. Director David F. Sandberg previously expressed interest in making a movie about the character. DC Studios head James Gunn has expressed interest in bringing gorillas into the DCU, which could potentially include Detective Chimp. It's possible that DC prevented the reference in Shazam 2 because they have plans for the character in the future. The character could potentially be introduced through animation before appearing alongside major heroes in a future project.

entertainment2 years ago

Mixed Reviews for 'Shazam! Fury of the Gods' Box Office Performance

"Shazam: Fury of the Gods" earned $3.4 million in Thursday previews, falling behind its predecessor's $5.9 million in 2019. The sequel is expected to bring in $35 million to $40 million, a significant drop from the original's $53.5 million opening. Despite lukewarm reviews, "Shazam" is expected to beat last week's box office champ "Scream VI," and it's the only new, wide release this weekend.

entertainment2 years ago

Rachel Zegler's Impact on Shazam 2 and Beyond

Rachel Zegler, who stars in the upcoming Shazam! sequel, gave a refreshingly honest answer when asked why she took the role, saying she just needed a job. Her response has gone viral on TikTok, with fans praising her honesty. Zegler elaborated that she was struggling to find work during the pandemic and was excited to be offered the role in Shazam! 2. Despite her initial reason for taking the job, Zegler said she made some of her best friends on set and adores the movie.