DC FanDome: The Flash movie sneak peek

Rumors have swirled about casting for the upcoming "Flash" movie, which will likely push the DCEU multiverse to its absolute limits. The prevailing theory is that this film will depict the "Flashpoint Paradox" story arc and serve as a virtual reset for the DC universe on the big screen. DC FanDome 2021 gave us the quickest of glimpses into what is to come... but first, Ezra Miller, ladies and gentlemen:

That is quite the look.

Let's break down what we saw in the tiny teaser:

• A voiceover - sounds like Michael Keaton - asks Barry why, if he can go to any timeline or universe, why he stays to fight to save the one he's currently in.
• A license plate informs us that Barry Allen is going home to Central City.
• We see Barry, in costume, standing outside what we presume to be his childhood home. A second later, we see him inside the home, approaching a woman (probably his deceased mother) from behind. He touches her on the shoulder and startles her.
• We see a quick cut of Michael Keaton's iconic Batman cowl on a bloody floor.
• Barry approaches a body that seems to be suspended several feet in the air.
• We see Barry spray painting and assembling a new superhero outfit, then get a nice shot of him, suited up, near a waterfall. Is that the Batcave?
• Yeah, it's the Batcave. We see the head of Michael Keaton's Batman, from behind. Sweet! Barry, flanked by what could possibly be versions of The Flash from different timelines, asks, "Are you him?
• Cut to the movie logo. Looks good.
• In the final scene, we see Barry nervously looking around and approaching something covered with a sheet. That's the Batmobile, for sure. As he goes to pull the sheet off, the teaser ends.

"The Flash" is currently in production and will have a theatrical release sometime in 2022.

Here's the full teaser:

DC FanDome 2021: Suicide Squad - Kill the Justice League

 

DC FanDome 2021 gave us a much better idea of what we'll be getting ourselves into with the upcoming video game "Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League."

It's been a wild year for "Task Force X." Hot on the heels of their tremendously R-rated big screen reboot, DC's best bad guys are gearing up for their first stand-alone video game adventure, and their task is to (allegedly) kill the Justice League. However, in the newest trailer for the game, it looks like their mission might not be that straight forward.

From what it looks like, there is something a little bit off about Superman and the gang; it seems like they've been poisoned or drugged - or something. So the story could potentially be that the Suicide Squad has been assigned to take out some kind of possessed version of the heroes.

The trailer focuses on what appears to be the core team featured in the game: Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang and King Shark, but also shows a handful of other characters (good and bad), including the following:

• Amanda Waller
• Brainiac
• Gizmo
• Penguin
• Superman
• Wonder Woman
• Green Lantern
• Flash

Other locations and items of note popped up throughout the trailer, such as Arkham Asylum, a makeshift Batmobile, LexCorp and a possible cameo by Javelin.

While no official MPAA rating has been announced yet, "Suicide Squad: KTJL" does not look like a game intended for young audiences. Mild profanity is heard occasionally throughout the video, but violence looks prevalent and that exploding head (along with King Shark's pleading that Waller do the same to an incapacitated Penguin) makes it seem like we're probably in for an "M" rating upon release.

Rocksteady has a reputation for releasing incredible superhero games, so their first venture into next-gen consoles (are we still calling things "next-gen"?) will likely make "Suicide Squad" a Game of the Year contender when it hits shelves in 2022 for Playstation

, XBox and PC.

Check out the full trailer below:

DC FanDome 2021: Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

 

In a quick peek at "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" during DC FanDome 2021, Jason Momoa expressed his happiness to be back at work, after a couple years of environmental activism.

""I'm super excited to be back making a sequel," Momoa said. "I have so much invested into it. I love this character, I love what it represents. There's nothing that I've ever been a part of that's like this."

"I think fans are going to be really happy," Momoa continued. "It's going to be a fun adventure, like it was the first time, just better."

"Like the comicbook, the world of Aquaman is so big and so rich," director James Wan said. Wan and producer Peter Safran would go on to explain that "Aquaman 2" will provide a more mature, colorful, globe-trotting adventure that maintains the fun and heart of the first movie.

The short DC FanDome featurette also confirmed the return of Black Manta, Oceanmaster and Mera. Most importantly, however, it looks like we're going to get Aquaman on a seahorse, which is terrific.

"Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" hits theaters on December 16, 2022. You can watch the full presentation below:

DC FanDome 2021: Black Adam teaser

 

DC FanDome is back! It's hard to believe that 14 months have passed since DC Comics' groundbreaking virtual convention debuted in August 2020. This year, DC presented several new trailers, teasers and glimpses at their upcoming film, television and video game projects, and they kicked things off with a look into Dwayne Johnson's highly anticipated movie, "Black Adam."

Johnson's "Black Adam" co-stars Pierce Brosnan, Aldis Hodge, Quintessa Swindell, Noah Centineo made quick appearances to introduce the movie.

"I've never seen the likes of it before," Brosnan said. "Having done James Bond for 10 years, four films, nothing compares to this."

"He's more brutal, uncompromising, fueled by the depths of his pain," Hodge said, of Johnson's titular character, who will presumably end up in a collision course with Zachary Levi's Shazam at some point in time.

"This film, this character, this universe has been a huge passion project of mine for a very long time," Johnson said. "I have worked so hard ... on this project because it's the kind of project that, I know, comes along once in a lifetime, and the truth is, I was born to play Black Adam."

FanDome showed off some concept art of what appears to be Black Adam's home land of Kahndaq, which seems absolutely massive, and it sounds like the movie will have action and adventure on just as grand of a scale.

"The film has, without question, some of the biggest action sequences I have ever been a part of," Johnson said. He also announced that the movie is officially in the post-production phase, before launching into the first-ever teaser trailer for "Black Adam." Check it out below:

That, folks, does not look like a man you'd want to mess with. Dwayne Johnson and Pierce Brosnan's crew of superhero counterparts will smash their way to theaters on July 29, 2022. Can't wait!

DC FanDome: The Batman Panel

 

Perhaps the most anticipated event of DC FanDome was Matt Reeves' panel on "The Batman," starring Robert Pattinson as the brand-new Caped Crusader.

The panel kicked off with Pattinson speaking about the impact of COVID-19 on production. He said he is eager to get back to work, but also clarified that he is not allowed to say much about the movie. Instead, he tossed it over to Reeves, who would be able to spill the beans on some aspects of the film.

"I love Batman, and I loved Batman as a kid," Reeves said. "In particular, what excited me ... is that he's not a superhero in the traditional sense, but if he has a super power, it's the ability to endure. He's a very 'alive' character."

Reeves explained that this movie will not be about how Bruce Wayne becomes Batman, but about his early years as the Dark Knight, so it will be a unique take on a character that has been around for over 80 years. The plot is confirmed to take place in Wayne's second year as a crime-fighter and will largely revolve around what happens as Bruce learns how to be Batman.

Additionally, Reeves said that "The Batman" will delve into the "epic history of corruption in Gotham" and the murders that run rampant, leading to Batman's rise to prominence.

Reeves was asked about the diversity of the film's tremendous cast. "Paul Dano plays a version of the Riddler that no one has seen before," he said. "What he's doing is going to blow people's minds." He also alluded to unique takes on Selina Kyle/Catwoman, who will be played by Zoe Kravitz; Alfred, played by Andy Serkis; the iconic Jim Gordon, portrayed by Jeffrey Wright; and John Turturro's spin on Gotham crime boss Carmine Falcone.

The panel addressed Reeves' involvement of the upcoming TV series about the Gotham police department, and how that may intersect the story told in "The Batman." The director said that the show will tell the tale of corrupt cops, overlaid on the foreboding myth building in the background. Reeves described his upcoming projects as "grounded, honest and character-based."

In response to a fan question, Reeves described his vision of Gotham City as "an American city that you've never been to." His goal is to present a version of the city that fans have never seen before, citing the previous iterations of Batman's hometown, as depicted by Tim Burton and Christopher Nolan.

When asked about the choice to cast Pattinson as Batman, Reeves called him a tremendous actor. "He's such a gifted actor, and he's been working on his craft in such an incredible way. [...] He looks like Batman, but he has the soul to be able to play Batman in a way that you've never seen before."

One of the exciting parts of this project for Reeves was the challenge of designing a new Batcave, Batsuit and Batmobile, which he described as a dream come true.

"It's not an origin tale," Reeves said. "A lot of the other stories are about how he had to master his fear and master himself to become Batman. In that Batman state, he's his best self." Instead, Reeves hopes to put the audience in the character's shoes and meet him in the middle of this criminological experiment going on in Gotham City. He also spoke about how this movie will focus more on Batman's detective skills than previous movies have.

Reeves talked about his admiration for previous actors who have donned the cape and cowl, from Adam West to Ben Affleck. "To be a part of history like that is an incredible thing," he said. With the upcoming film, he hopes to provide a new way for fans to look at characters that they love.

As the panel wrapped up, Reeves announced only 25-30% of the movie has been filmed so far, but he did bring the first tease of the movie, which can be seen below:

Watch #TheBatman DC FanDome Teaser Trailer Now https://t.co/hOAsEVxTYg

— Matt Reeves (@mattreevesLA) August 23, 2020

The trailer shows a lot of footage of Pattinson in the sleek new Batsuit, spending time with the Gotham PD. It also gave a good look at a Catwoman-in-training and provided a taste of the crime-thriller genre that the film will provide. As a knee-jerk reaction, this does feel like a fresh spin on the character, and it will be fun to see what happens moving forward!

That's a wrap from DC FanDome! It's been a great day, filled with lots of great panels, tons of new and exciting content, and a lot to look forward to! What did you think of our first look at "The Batman"? Let us know in the comments below, find me on Facebook, or follow me on Twitter (here and here).

DC FanDome: Shazam Panel

 

"Shazam!" might arguably be the most surprising superhero movie in the past five years. Its bright, light-hearted tone stood in stark contrast to the typical, dark, gritty takes on DC heroes directed by Christopher Nolan and Zack Snyder. The heart and humor exuded by the duo of Zachary Levi and Asher Angel endeared the movie to fans of the DCEU and set a new standard for future films.

DC FanDome rolled on with a "Shazam! 2" panel hosted by Levi, who described the upcoming sequel as "bonkers" before answering a slew of fan questions - some of which he, of course, was unable to be completely forthcoming about.

Levi's co-stars Asher Angel, Meagan Good, Jack Dylan Grazer and Faithe Herman joined the "Shazoom" video chat to talk about the film (to the extent that they were legally permitted). Angel jokingly asked if there was still time for them to be CGI-ed into the "Snyder Cut," and Levi bluffed that he had been working on a "Zac Cut" of the first "Shazam!" movie. This prompted director David F. Sandberg to join the chat. He was soon thereafter followed by a surprise cameo from comedian Sinbad and Shazam Fam member Adam Brody.

The inclusion of Sinbad was a bit of a mystery, and I wasn't quite sure whether it was just a joke or if he is actually going to be in the sequel. I suppose time will tell.

All joking aside, the one big takeaway from this short panel was that the official title to the sequel is "Shazam! Fury of the Gods." (Editor's note: This news is so hot off the presses that IMDb hasn't even updated the movie title on their page yet. BOOM!)

That's about it from the "Shazam!" panel. What did you think? Feel free to hit us up in the comments below, find me on Facebook, or follow me on Twitter (here and here).

DC FanDome: Aquaman Panel

 The 5 o'clock hour of DC FanDome kicked off with a panel about the sequel to James Wan's 2018 film "Aquaman." Wan was joined by Patrick Wilson, who plays Ocean Master, to talk about the movie.

The two spoke of their history working together ("Aquaman" was their fifth collaboration) and the challenges of filming the first movie. Interspersed were a plethora of behind-the-scenes videos, showing some of the actors strapped into harnesses for stunts, a handful of CGI pre-visualizations and other special effects sequences.

"I'm excited to continue the journeys of our heroes and antiheroes, and to continue to expand on the world with [the sequel]," Wan said. He also hinted that he is going to be able to do several things with the next movie that he was not able to do in the first.

Wilson commented that he is excited to explore new worlds in the sequel. "I'd like to see where else we can go. There's a lot of unexplored ocean out there." Wan guaranteed that there will be new worlds in the next movie.

And then, suddenly, the panel was over. This could have been a special feature on the "Aquaman" Blu-ray or something. It was literally five minutes long.

Although this panel didn't give us much to chew on, in regards to "Aquaman 2," if you've got anything on your mind, let us know what you're thinking in the comments below, find me on Facebook, or follow me on Twitter (here and here).

DC FanDome: Black Adam Panel

Believe it or not, it has been six years since Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was cast as Black Adam, who is expected to eventually play the foil to Zachary Levi's Shazam.

Overlaid on an animated video clip, Johnson's voice began the panel, saying, "I've been waiting for this moment for a very long time. This is the one that's going to change everything. This is Black Adam."

Johnson, now in character as Black Adam, explained that 5,000 years ago, Kahndaq needed a hero. "Instead, they got me. I did what needed to be done, and they imprisoned me for it." Now, Black Adam is free, and, Johnson continued, "No one will ever stop me again."

The Rock himself revealed the first teaser for Black Adam during #DCFanDome in a collaboration with @Bosslogic. pic.twitter.com/BilyeuyueQ

— IGN (@IGN) August 22, 2020

"I wish I could show you more, but we are still in the very early stages of this process," Johnson said from the CGI stage of DC FanDome. However, he promised, "We are going to go beyond your highest expectations."

With that, Johnson began answering fan questions - the first of which asked how powerful can we expect Black Adam to be. Johnson explained, "Black Adam is one of the most powerful superheroes, antiheroes, villains ... in the DC Universe. [...] You could take all of Black Adam's powers, [and] he does not practice restraint. That makes for a very powerful combination."

The next question asked what stuck out to Johnson about Black Adam that made him unique, in comparison to the many other roles he has played. "Black Adam has been with me for a very, very long time," he said about the project, which has been in the works for more than 10 years. "He is an antihero. I love that. I love that he has his own sense of Black Adam justice."

Because Black Adam's origins are set in slavery, Johnson explained there is a larger entity holding him down until he can't take it anymore. "I've always loved that about Black Adam."

A fan wrote in to ask if the movie stay faithful to the idea that Black Adam is a ruthless keeper of justice instead of a typical villain. Johnson replied, "What I can promise you is that the Black Adam that I feel in my heart is the right one to root our story in. Regardless of which version of Black Adam you love, he is the judge, jury and executioner. He believes in an eye for and eye, and he will [do whatever it takes] to protect his family."

Noah Centineo, who plays the size-changing hero Atom Smasher, who will be one of (apparently) several heroes to square off against Black Adam in the movie, popped by to chat with Johnson about working together, their physical regiments and a few other things.

Johnson asked what attracted Centineo to the project. "I feel like he really has something to prove, especially with his lineage, [...] and he's got quite the spirit to help," Cenitneo said. "I think he's not expecting the world of being a superhero because this is his first mission. It's an exciting character, it's a new character, it's a fresh face and I don't mind being the size of the Eiffel Tower."

"This has been a passion project, a dream of mine, for many, many years," Johnson told Centineo, as he thanked him for his contributions to the movie.

Johnson talked about the introduction of the Justice Society of America, which has been a hot topic surrounding the plot. An animated video explained the origins of several new characters: Hawkman, Doctor Fate, Cyclone and Atom Smasher. "Welcome to truth, justice and the Black Adam way," Johnson ominously states at the end of the clip, which you can watch below:

The Rock announces that JSA members Hawkman, Dr. Fate, Cyclone, and Atom Smasher will appear in Black Adam. #DCFanDome pic.twitter.com/XOrArCLpty

— IGN (@IGN) August 22, 2020

Finally, Johnson asked fans to let the Flash, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, Batman and Superman know, "Things will never be the same, because the hierarchy of power in the DC Universe is about to change." Quite the bold statement!

It will still be a while before "Black Adam" hits the big screen, but that means there is plenty of time to discuss our theories and excitement. Let us know what you think in the comments below, find me on Facebook, or follow me on Twitter (here and here).

DC FanDome: The Snyder Cut of Justice League Panel

For years, fans of DC Comics have begged the company to #ReleaseTheSnyderCut. Finally, our wishes are coming true, and director Zack Snyder is releasing the fabled director's cut. Thanks to DC FanDome, pop culture fanatics got their first up-close look at the movie, which will hit HBO Max in 2021.

During the panel, the stars of  the 2017 film "Justice League" read questions from fans to Zack Snyder. Ben Affleck, whose divisive take on Batman, kicked things off, followed by the Man of Steel, Henry Cavill.

Ray Fisher, who played Cyborg - a character that allegedly gets much more screen time in the Snyder Cut - introduced a question that allowed Snyder to elaborate on Cyborg will be "the glue that holds the team together." Snyder also said that "Justice League" will follow Joseph Campbell's mythological "call to action."

Ezra Miller appeared, as well, prompting Snyder to say that fans will see more of the Flash in the Snyder Cut, as well as Barry Allen's emotional arc.

Gal Gadot expressed appreciation for her role as Wonder Woman because it has allowed her to reach so many fans across the world. She said that the Snyder Cut will be yet another way for fans to enjoy their favorite superheroes.

Next up was "Wonder Woman" director Patty Jenkins, who asked Snyder to tell us something about the movie without giving away any major spoilers. Snyder said we will be treated to something in the alternate "Justice League" movie regarding Flash's abilities that has never been seen on-screen before.

A Chinese superfan that was one of the founders of the #ReleaseTheSnyderCut social media campaign was invited to the panel. She talked to Snyder about some of the inconsistencies she noticed in the theatrical cut of "Justice League" that ultimately inspired her efforts to get the Snyder Cut released, from airplane messages to billboards in Times Square. Snyder thanked her for helping the Twitter trend become a reality.

Snyder spoke with another superfan, who he asked if they truly believed the #ReleaseTheSnyderCut campaign would actually work. The fan thanked Snyder for his habit of occasionally posting images or teasers that hinted at the existence of the Snyder Cut, which helped fan the flames of the online movement. "When we heard the news [that the Snyder Cut would be released on HBO Max], we all got pretty emotional," Snyder told the fan. "It's been an incredible journey. One of the amazing parts is that we were able to interact with this community in an amazing way."

"It's cool to interact with the fans and talk about this journey that we've been on," Snyder said. "It's really been amazing." He seemed genuinely humbled and grateful as he spoke. It was pretty cool to see.

Snyder ended the panel by announcing that the Snyder Cut of "Justice League" will be four hours long - FOUR HOURS LONG - released in four separate, hour-long installments, but they are also working to find a way to release it as a single movie. He then debuted the first official trailer for the much-anticipated extended version of the movie, which you can see here:

Watch the official teaser for #TheSnyderCut of #JusticeLeague

Zack Snyder's cut release on #HBOMax in 2021.#DCFanDome pic.twitter.com/XULjopYXS5

— Rotten Tomatoes (@RottenTomatoes) August 22, 2020

There's a ton to take in here, but some notable takeaways are a much better look into Victor Stone's football game (almost all of which was left on the cutting room floor), the oft-rumored Black Suit Superman, shots of Flash saving citizens during the attack on Gotham City, Diana finding the emergency arrow shot from Themyscira, additional footage of Aquaman, Cyborg watching his father perform an experiment gone wrong, and, of course, a heavy dose of Darkseid, who would have been Snyder's "big bad" for the film. Ooh baby, that looks awesome. Now, as for the choice of "Hallelujah" to go along with the trailer, that was a little weird, but other than that, just TAKE MY MONEY!

At long last, we are getting the Snyder Cut!! Can you believe it? What are you looking forward to the most? Let us know in the comments below, find me on Facebook, or follow me on Twitter (here and here).

DC FanDome: The Suicide Squad Panel

Director James Gunn took the stage at DC FanDome to talk about his upcoming DC movie, "The Suicide Squad," and he brought some friends along for the ride.

Gunn recounted his love of DC Comics, and the Suicide Squad, in particular. "I remember reading the first issue of [Suicide Squad comics]," he said, in response to a fan question. His passion for DC Comics runs deep, to the extent that his favorite supervillain as a child was the little-known "Bat-Mite." Who knew?

Another fan asked which character Gunn was most excited to write about. "Harley Quinn," the director replied. "I have loved this character ever since [she was put] in animated shows. A lot of it was me writing for Harley, and a lot of it was Harley doing writing for me."

Jake from State Farm popped in to ask how many explosions and crashes are in the "Suicide Squad" reboot. "We have about as many explosions and crashes in this film as any film, ever," Gunn said. "We have quite a huge special effects explosion extravaganza for you."

Gunn made headlines months ago when it was announced that he would be introducing fans to a handful of incredibly obscure villains from DC Comics. "I think of this movie as a sequel to [Suicide Squad] comics," he said. "I think it has the spirit and the life-blood of [the comics], but I also like to take in new supervillains, like Polka-Dot Man and Ratcatcher, who have never been in the movies but have something to offer."

When asked about the veracity of Internet rumors and fan theories that have swirled around "The Suicide Squad," Gunn admitted, "Sometimes they've been right, and sometimes they've been wrong."

To put some of those rumors to rest, Gunn officially announced the main cast and their accompanying roles. (Thanks to IGN and IMDb for helping me double-check my notes.)

• Viola Davis - Amanda Waller
• Joel Kinnaman - Rick Flag
• Michael Rooker - Savant
• Lula Borg - Javelin
• Margot Robbie - Harley Quinn
• David Dastmalchian - Polka Dot Man
• Daniela Melchior - Ratcatcher II
• Idris Elba - Bloodsport
• Nathan Fillion - TDK
• Jai Courtney - Captain Boomerang
• Pete Davidson - Blackguard
• Sean Gunn - Weasel
• Mayling Ng - Mongal
• Peter Capaldi - Thinker
• Alice Braga - Sol Soria
• John Cena - Peacemaker
• Storm Reid - Tyla
• Joaquín Cosío - General Mateo Suarez
• Jennifer Holland - Emilia Harcourt

Gunn then welcomed in many of the cast to play a head-to-head trivia game. Although it was done mostly just for fun, we did learn a few interesting facts about some of the characters in the movie, including that Elba's Bloodsport begins the movie in prison for shooting Superman.

Gunn called the cast the greatest one he's ever worked with, and noted that the film is editing "completely fluidly." It is currently slated for a 2021 release... but with COVID-19 still wrecking havic on the world, who knows if that will actually happen?

Finally, Gunn revealed some behind-the-scenes footage, which you can watch below, including the warning, "Don't get too attached."

When @JamesGunn says, “It’s going to be different from any superhero movie ever made,” he means it! See more in this official first sneak peek behind the scenes of #TheSuicideSquad! #DCFanDome pic.twitter.com/1uV9Ve4oeX

— The Suicide Squad (@SuicideSquadWB) August 22, 2020

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DC FanDome: Introducing Flash Panel

DC FanDome has been rolling for a couple hours now, and Ezra Miller and producers of the upcoming film "The Flash" popped by to chat. This panel was less a Q&A session about the movie and more a chance for them to share some fun facts about production and the history of Barry Allen in comics.

Along the way, Miller provided a few interesting tidbits about his character:

• Flash Fact: DC Comics stands for "Detective Comics"... Comics.
• Flash Fact: Superman is a vegetarian and a Metallica fan.
• Flash Fact: The hippopotamus is faster than the average human being.
• Flash Fact: The first appearance of the Multiverse is in a "Flash" comic.
• Flash Fact: The first-ever Batman movie was, apparently, an unlicensed Batman/Dracula crossover made by Andy Warhol with a soundtrack by the Velvet Underground.

The panel also talked about the the filmography of director Andy Muschietti, who is a big fan of DC Comics and has a tendency to include Easter eggs in his movies, including "It: Chapter 1."

The group chatted about the concept of multiple universes known as the "Multiverse," which is nothing new for hardcore fans of DC Comics and TV shows but has never been directly addressed in live-action films. As announced earlier this week, Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck have both been confirmed for "The Flash," each reprising their roles as Bruce Wayne. By opening the door that Flashpoint did in the comics, all of these cinematic characters and the stories they told in previous films can start to collide. It should be a wild ride.

Although they were not ready to show off the first official trailer for the movie, Muschietti did show a few images of concept art for Barry's new suit, which he confirmed was built by Bruce Wayne.

Finally, Miller commented that he wants the Flash to meet Nicholas Cage in the cinematic multiverse, so there's that.

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DC FanDome: Wonder Woman 1984 Panel

DC FanDome, the ambitious Comic Con-like, virtual convention for all things DC Comics, kicked off with a "Wonder Woman 1984" panel, featuring director Patty Jenkins, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, Pedro Pascal, and, of course, Wonder Woman herself, Gal Gadot.

In the brief 20-minute panel, Jenkins said they are still hoping for the movie to be released globally in theaters. "We're going to stick it out," she said. "We believe in putting it out in the cinema. I can't wait for the movie to come out - soon."

Throughout the panel, fans from around the world had a chance to ask questions about the upcoming film. The first question asked what it was like adapting the movie's costumes for the 1980s. "Diana always has great taste and always looks elegant," Jenkins commented. "Kristen and I had such a great time going back in our memory and remembering what a character would dress like [in that era]."

The panel included a few surprise cameos, like a question from tennis champion Venus Williams, who asked the cast who would win in a tennis match between Wonder Woman and Cheetah. Wiig said, "I think Cheetah would win because Wonder Woman would have a gold tennis racket and it would be too heavy, and I would be too fast." Gadot chimed in, "Let's agree to disagree."

A fan asked Chris Pine what it was like for his character to be a fish out of water in the '80s. "It was a good lesson for me as a human being to remind myself not to be so cool, not to be so over everything," Pine responded. "My job is to be in love with Gal, which is not a hard gig, and try to make her giggle."

Lynda Carter, the original Wonder Woman, made a cameo at the end of the panel, to the surprise of the cast. Gadot, particularly, was thrilled. "What a delightful surprise to have you here!" she exclaimed.

Wiig admitted that she was a huge fan of Carter's, growing up: "I'm so excited. I've never met you. I'm so excited to meet you. I was also Wonder Woman for Halloween when I was a girl."

Carter expressed her love of the first "Wonder Woman" film. "I've been a fan from Day One of Patty's," she said. "When my daughter saw Gal as Wonder Woman, she said, 'I finally get it. I finally understand why everyone idolizes you. I finally get what Wonder Woman means to everyone.' That's my daughter. Thank you, Gal. Thank you, Patty."

Jenkins talked about her modern take on the classic hero: "We're not here to reinvent Wonder Woman. We just hope to take the torch and pass it forward. Being able to know that someone as important as [Carter's] daughter acknowledged that we could be having that affect on her is a huge accomplishment." 

What would a "Wonder Woman" panel be without addressing the monumental impact that the character has had on girls and women? "We've seen so many male superheroes but we haven't seen enough female superheroes," Gadot said. "For girls, once they see it, they believe it. For girls to see these movies ... is so important. It's so empowering."

DC also unveiled the second official trailer for the upcoming movie, which gave a bit more of the spotlight to Kristen Wiig's character, showed Diana in action, and introduced Steve to military radar, fanny packs and parachute pants. We also got our first glimpse of Wiig's transformation to Cheetah, furry, tail-clad and ferocious, in battle against the golden-armored goddess of Themyscira. Check out the trailer below:

The new era of Wonder Woman begins here. #WW84 only in theaters. pic.twitter.com/RhTcHSGDti

— Wonder Woman 1984 (@WonderWomanFilm) August 22, 2020

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