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https://youtu.be/2e9xwyOamZkJohn Mack wrote: ↑Thu Jul 26, 2018 6:27 pm Apparently, his name is Shazam, not Captain Mavel. From what I've been told, the wizard's name was Shazam.
In the '60s, Marvel Comics trademarked the name Captain Marvel for their own Kree alien superhero, which meant when DC licensed the Fawcett characters in 1972, they had the Fawcett character named Captain Marvel, but couldn't call the comic book Captain Marvel, so they used his transformation cry “Shazam!” for the title.
It appears like a step in the right direction, but seems to have already gone way overboard on goofiness. I also don't get the studios' habitual insistence on corrupting heroes, i.e., Captain Marvel is seen drinking beer from a six-pack. I won't straight out give it a pan, but maybe a Peter Pan for the emphasis on the BIG or 'man who won't grow up' concept.John Mack wrote: ↑Thu Jul 26, 2018 2:34 pm It's definitely towards the campy light hearted side but does Yellow Oval give it a pan or a thumbs up?![]()
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Nope. See my post and Keith's on the whole Captain MAR-VEL, Marvel, Shazam thing.Batman65 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 27, 2018 2:55 am I saw this trailer the other day and my very first thought was..this is a remake of BIG with a superhero twist. I don’t think he was ever portrayed as an adult with a kids voice, and, I am not sure what’s up with the glowing lightning bolt either. Is it light, yea, a little stupid and fun, yea, will I go see it, nope! Looks nothing like the show from the 70s or the comics, and, please correct me if I am wrong here, his name was Capt. Marvel long before Marvel created the female Capt Marvel. Personally, I think the super hero genre of movies needs to stop already.
Followed by ZAM!! The sound of Captain Marvel eating too many cans of Heinz beans!Keith Mayo wrote: ↑Fri Jul 27, 2018 5:14 pm Shazam is actually an acronym counting down all superpowers Shazam/Captain Marvel posseses, and specifically, which greek Gods/legendary figures they are derived from.
S - wisdom of Solomon
H - strength of Hercules
A - stamina of Atlas (including his invulnerability)