Resume for producer Michael Uslan ... "Michael is the executive producer of the Batman movies and created the world’s first accredited college course on “Comic Book Folklore.” He was the producer of several films, including The Spirit (Lionsgate 2009) and Constantine (Warner Bros. 2005), among others. He won an Emmy Award as Executive Producer for “Best Animated Series” for Where on Earth is Carmen San Diego? (FOX Network 1994-97). He is also an author of numerous books and sits on several advisory boards. Current projects in development include Shazam (New Line) and The Shadow, with Sam Raimi & Josh Donen (Sony Pictures). - The Earth Times, 2/19/08 [link] 
Director Peter Segal... "We were looking for something else to do together. [Johnson] said, 'What are you working on?' And I told him among other things Shazam!. And he said, 'Do you think I can read a draft when you're ready?' And I said, 'Yeah.' John August is writing it and then we went on strike, so I don't have a draft to show him yet. But I just started telling him the story and I thought that he might be a great Black Adam." Segal also teased that "Shazam!" wouldn't be the light-and-fluffy affair that "Fantastic Four" turned out to be. Instead, he said Batson's desire to avenge the loss of his parents would provide a more serious
tone to the film. - ComicMix, 2/1/08 [link]
Dwyane Johnson... "I just met with [director] Pete Segal last night,” Johnson told About.com: Hollywood Movies. “We had a great meeting on 'Shazam!' and just waiting for John August to hand in another draft, which probably will be handed in months from now, after the strike. But [I’m] very excited about that, and no, not Shazam but Black Adam. It's been made very clear, which I love as a character and I can't wait to play.” - Comics2Film, 11/26/07 [link]
“I sayeth Black Adam as well,” The Rock enthusiastically pronounced. “I love that. I love that [fans] were so vocal.” Johnson stressed that the role wasn’t yet a done deal, though he went on to say that the character of Black Adam was being changed to meet his strengths as an actor. “I’m meeting with [director] Pete Segal tonight [November 1] and we’re going to talk about it,” he grinned. So while it’s never wise to count your chickens before they’re hatched –it would seem that the only thing left for The Rock is to sign on the line that is dotted. - MTv, 11/1/07 [link]
“In a sense, even with a character that doesn’t have the giant spotlight on him like Superman or Batman, there’s a tremendously loyal fanbase who have very clear expectations about what they think a Captain Marvel movie should be. What people tend to really forget is that I’m just pushing words around on paper and doing the best job I can. But it’s weird that there’s such a spotlight on a movie that’s just now 119 pages of 12-point Courier.” Director Peter Segal, MTv, 8/28/07
"You’ve got something that started out in 1939 and as with all these comicbooks you have to find what to hang onto and where invention comes in. But the spirit of that movie is a fourteen year old boy who becomes a twenty eight year old superhero, so it’s Big meets Superman. So that’s for me where I thought I could have some fun in telling that story." Director Peter Segal, Comics2Film, 9/4/07 [link]
"There's a lot going on. My name and The Rock are the two names. I had people contact me over a year ago about this. So I said, Hey, you know what, look. If there's any DC or Marvel character that I look like, it's this guy. The similarities are ridiculous. I said I would love to do it." - Brandon Molale on possible playing Shazam, 6/21/07 [link]
"Screenwriter John August has been hired to pen the screenplay for Shazam. New Line Cinema has been developing this DC Comics superhero as a family-friendly movie tentpole with Peter Segal (The Longest Yard) directing and producing." - Ugo Online [link]
John August discussing the filme... “The studio called my agent; my agent called me. I had a long phone conversation with the director and producer, talking about what kind of movie they were looking for. Once we were all on the same page, it took about four meetings to get a story ready to pitch to the studio. I think New Line liked that it both fulfilled what you'd expect from a comic book movie, but also played against expectations. It's not just about stopping a villain. There's comedy and drama beyond that. Some of my favorite movies would be great even if the A-plot never kicked in – ‘Aliens,' for example. If the aliens never showed up, the world and characters would still be fascinating.” - The Comic Reel, 5/2/2007 [link]
