Comments on: John August to write Shazam! Movie featuring Captain Marvel

By: ACLTony

ACLTony — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:26:34 +0000

In my humble opinion, the modern version should be somewhat realistic (no Mr. Tawny), but not dark like the modern Batman series. Billy and Cap’s personalities should be explored a bit in addition to the smashing, pulverizing special effects. Just as in the comics, Billy should be between 13 and 16, work a part time job for the media, be an orphan struggling through to manhood, and have a strong moral character inpite of the frequent temptations of today’s sick, morally decaying world. Would even be neat to have a 20-something year old woman develop a friendship and fall for Captain Marvel, and then we see Cap struggling with the decision to pursue a relationship or tell (and reveal to her) that he’s actually a teen. This would be one of the hard tests of his character.

By: ACLTony

ACLTony — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:15:51 +0000

In one of the comic editions, Captain Marvel did have X-ray vision, but then was never shown to again. Likely due to the extreme similarity to Superman. I’ve always like these heroes and baffles me when fans dispute “who’s better” or “who’s stronger”. Answer should be “WHO CARES!, they’re both good heroes with unique personalities but still convey positive values. That’s why I liked Jackson Bostwick’s Captain Marvel portrayal as well as George Reeve’s portrayal of Superman. The Saturday morning series wasn’t campy (like Adam West’s “Batman”) so much as it was “extremely watered down” for the grade school kids. Plus the budget for special effects was a pitiful joke. Typical Filmation. The 1981 “Marvel Family” cartoon had so much potential, but Filmation made it worse. Was entertaining, but overall disappointing. Even Mr. Tawny, who looked menacing in the comics, looked more like a stuffed doll.

By: Calvin Smith Sr

Calvin Smith Sr — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:54:12 +0000

One more comment,when will they release the series on DVD so i can add it to my collection.CaptainMarvel is my childhood Role Model and will always be My number one Hero.It just makes me angry when i see them making him look all goofy.Thats just disrespectful.My hat off to Alex Ross he gave CaptainMarvel his props.Ive read somewhere that Cap has some powers equal to that of SuperMan the x-ray eyes ect.He has the powers of some of the most Powerful Greek Gods ever.Hercules,Zeus King of the gods.Atlas who mythology says holds the world on his back.Achilles,Mercury…need i say more.Cap is a force to be reckoned with,just stop holding him back and let him unleash the power of the gods.

By: Calvin Smith Sr

Calvin Smith Sr — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:45:16 +0000

I too loved when Jackson Bostwick was CaptainMarvel.As a kid growing up in a home with an Alcoholic Father who would abuse my Mother,i related being Billy Batson.Because i was twelve at the time and wanted so badly to shout SHAZAM and become CaptainMarvel to put the fear in my now decesaed Father.Over the years Ive sorta become a Shazam/Captain Marvel expert.Take your time in doing this movie.Shazam should not be rushed,and it shouldn’t well look cheesy.Hint Like Governor Arnold playing Mr.Freeze when Patrick Steward(Xavier)should have played him.Im a writer and i’d like to do something with Mary Freddie and The Lieutanant Marvels.Who do i talk to about it?Picture Lana Laneform Smallville as Mary Marvel.

By: Troy

Troy — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:34:37 +0000

I loved the Shazm TV series as a kid. Can’t wait to see the movie.

By: ACLTony

ACLTony — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:45:21 +0000

Glad that you brought that up Sean. I wondered back then why Filmation didn’t do Mary Marvel instead of coming up with Isis. I think JoAnna Cameron could have played Mary well.

By: Sean W

Sean W — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:21:58 +0000

Yes, of course! Thanks Doron! After posting this I went spent an hour refreshing my memory, including the first girl on T.V who made me stand on my head to see up her skirt(I was 8 ), The Mighty Isis!

By: Doron Markowitz

Doron Markowitz — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:01:48 +0000

Hey Sean W., I think you are a little confused. Billy Batson never walked with crutches. That was Freddy Freeman, aka Captain Marvel Jr., which would be cool to see as well.

By: Sean W

Sean W — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:59:54 +0000

I seem to remember that Billy Batson walked with crutches and possibly leg braces. Does anyone else recall this? it would be a more interesting angle, having a handicapped kid who could turn into a superhero. Looking forward to it anyway, though.

By: DEBRA EDWARDS

DEBRA EDWARDS — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 05:04:06 +0000

i just feel like the original is the best and should leave well enough alone i mean okay why not put the original back on regular tv on cbs and then the kids of today and so on can relate to both captain marvels jackson bostwick and john davey. okay whatever your favorite food is would you want it changed or have it the way you want it? you wouldn’t want anything in it that wasn’t good would you so see this is what i’m saying why do a movie of the original when you have the best and that’s the original itself. captain marvel can be still alive in the original and that is the truth of how i feel.debra

By: ACLtony

ACLtony — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 04:08:38 +0000

But why not? We have an entire generation that’s not very familiar with Captain Marvel. Kirk Allen and George Reeves were both excellent as Superman, but Chris Reeve came along and did an outstanding job. With the special effects of today’s technology, the new one should be really enjoyable…..as long as the writers and directors keep CM straight and true

By: DEBRA EDWARDS

DEBRA EDWARDS — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:14:01 +0000

i still say why do a movie of shazam i mean let’s face it noone can take the place of the two guys who can played captain marvel so i say leave well enough alone.debra

By: ACLtony

ACLtony — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 16:08:22 +0000

I read a lot of Shazam comics back in the 70s. A lot of the stories were actually “campy” until the mid 80s when the story plots became more serious and dramatic. The Saturday morning show from FILMATION was not campy as much as it was geared for the really young kids. IMHO, the first season had the best episodes. FILMATION watered it down far too much! Jackson Bostwick actually wanted to see realistic plots and have more of an active role, but of course the studio heads were not very flexible. I do hope this new movie will do Captain Marvel justice, however, I hope it doesn’t become bloated with the modern political correctness chains and anti-patriotic hints that we saw in the “Superman Returns” movie.

By: DEBRA EDWARDS

DEBRA EDWARDS — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 15:34:37 +0000

why make a movie of shazam the original was and always will be the best also both guys who played captain marvel too.debra

By: DEBRA EDWARDS

DEBRA EDWARDS — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 15:32:56 +0000

in my true honest opinion well make a movie of shazam i mean the original was and always will be the best in my heart also the two guys who played captain marvel too so, they both did super in the parts they played that is for sure and certain too.debra

By: John

John — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:17:54 +0000

I can date back to when Fawcett published the old Whiz Comics and Captain Marvel comic. As a senior citizen I enjoy making my grandkids Capt. Marvel fans. I mean Billy Batson as Capt. Marvel not Freddy Freeman. DC should keep the status as it alwaya has been.

By: Doron Markowitz

Doron Markowitz — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:15:01 +0000

2 words: Patrick Warburton!! ’nuff said!

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By: Sandy Scott

Sandy Scott — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 03:45:08 +0000

I’d really enjoy a Captain Marvel movie as I’m an actor myself and have written a couple Captain Marvel scripts myself and filmed them just for fun. I’ve been waiting for someone to do this project and would greatly appreciate any role I could get in it. Like others, I hope it doesn’t turn out to be a campy movie like the Saturday morning tv series in the 70’s. Can’t wait to see it on the big screen. Should prove to be very interesting. I’d also like to see how Billy Batson fist gets his powers.

By: ACLTony

ACLTony — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 22:28:07 +0000

Would really like to see a Captain Marvel movie. I enjoyed the Jackson Bostwick version of 1974. Hopefully the movie won’t be “campy” but along the quality lines of the “Batman Begins” movie. Scenarios that should be dealt with would be Billy’s struggle with leading a double life and coping with having extraordinary abilities and fighting the temptations to use them for selfish purposes. The actor to play “Cap” should be an “unknown” with some experience….not one of the usual Hollywood “hypes” like Brad Pitt; though someone with a creative “Val Kilmer” type of personality may play the character well. Jackson Bostwick, John Davey, and Michael Gray should make “cameo appearances” in the film. (Stan Lee does it in the Marvel Films)