Heracles
Divine hero in Greek mythology
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| 2024 |
Herculaneum
Winners of the Vesuvius Challenge, utilizing AI technology, revealed hundreds of words across 15 columns of text, representing approximately 5% of a scroll from the Herculaneum papyri collection.
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| 2024 |
Shazam
Marilyn Batson reappears in the Shazam! series, revealing to Billy that he has a half-brother and expressing her intent to reclaim custody of him.
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| 2024 |
Hercules
Musical production features Benét Monteiro as Hercules, Mae Ann Jorolan as Meg, and continues to tour with different cast members in various international venues.
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| November 4 2024 |
Hercules
Announcement made for the West End production of Hercules musical, revealing preview and opening dates at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.
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| August 2024 |
Hercules
Philipp Büttner took over the lead role of Hercules in the Hamburg production.
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| March 24 2024 |
Hercules
The first international and world premiere of the Hercules musical opened at the Neue Flora in Hamburg, Germany, directed by Casey Nicholaw.
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| 2023 |
Shazam
During the Lazarus Planet comic event, the transformation rules were changed back, so that speaking 'Shazam' in any context would trigger the lightning-based transformation.
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| 2023 |
Shazam
Makes a brief appearance in the Shazam! comic book series, with Billy recalling his transformation and the Wizard's initial reluctance, ultimately entrusting Billy with the Rock of Eternity.
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| 2023 |
Shazam
Appears in Shazam! Fury of the Gods, continuing Djimon Hounsou's portrayal of the character.
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| 2023 |
Hercules
The musical was referenced in a publication by Millburn, potentially indicating a stage production or publication about the musical.
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| December 5 2023 |
Hercules
The full cast for the Hamburg production of Hercules was presented.
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| October 25 2023 |
Hercules
Benét Monteiro was announced as the lead role in the first international production of the Hercules musical in Hamburg, Germany.
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| March 19 2023 |
Hercules
Conclusion of the Hercules musical performance at Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey.
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| February 16 2023 |
Hercules
Start of the Hercules musical performance at Paper Mill Playhouse, featuring Bradley Gibson as Hercules, Shuler Hensley as Hades, and other notable cast members.
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| 2022 |
Shazam
In Black Adam, the Wizard is revealed to be the sole survivor of the Council of Wizards after Teth-Adam's attack, and he imprisoned Teth-Adam in what would become the tomb of the Crown of Sabbac.
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| 2022 |
Shazam
Djimon Hounsou reprises the role in the DC Extended Universe film Black Adam.
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| 2022 |
Hercules
Collider ranked Hercules 15th in their "19 Most Powerful Marvel Characters" list, highlighting his strength within the broader Marvel universe.
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| 2022 |
Hercules
Sportskeeda ranked Hercules 1st in their "10 best Greek gods from Marvel comics" list, recognizing him as the top Greek deity in Marvel's pantheon.
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| November 2022 |
Shazam
DC announced a new Shazam! ongoing series to begin in May 2023, with Mark Waid writing and Dan Mora as artist. In this series, Billy becomes known as 'The Captain' and his foster siblings lose their powers.
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| July 2022 |
Hercules
Brett Goldstein portrays Hercules in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Thor: Love and Thunder, marking the character's significant live-action debut.
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| June 2022 |
Hercules
Guy Ritchie is announced as the director for the Hercules live-action remake, bringing his experience from directing Disney's live-action Aladdin remake. Joe Russo confirms the film will be a modern musical inspired by TikTok, paying homage to the original animated film.
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| June 7 2022 |
Shazam
Shazam! Thundercrack graphic novel released both online and in print.
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| April 2022 |
Hercules
Announcement of a revised version of the Hercules musical to be performed at Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey, with a book by Kwame Kwei-Armah and Robert Horn.
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| 2021 |
Herculaneum
UK channel 5 broadcast 'Pompeii: The New Revelations', revealing that over 1,000 of Herculaneum's 5,000 citizens survived the eruption and were resettled in Naples and Cumae.
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| 2021 |
Herculaneum
A scientific study published chemical analysis of skeletal remains, revealing dietary differences between men and women in Herculaneum. The study showed men ate 1.6 times more fish than women, who consumed more meat, eggs, and dairy.
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| 2021 |
Shazam
During the Future State event, a potential future version of Billy Batson is introduced, showcasing enhanced magical abilities learned from Raven at the Teen Titans Academy.
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| 2021 |
Shazam
Raven and Neron's plot is revealed, resulting in Shazam's powers being redirected to the Rock of Eternity, which Raven absorbs. Billy mysteriously disappears, and his fate remains unknown.
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| 2021 |
Shazam
Shazam begins secretly killing super-villains and heroes who oppose his views, including the Question (Drake), Jakeem Thunder, Johnny Thunder, and the Creeper.
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| 2021 |
Shazam
His future counterpart is killed by the Unkindness, disrupting his presence and causing the Shazam Family's powers to become unreliable.
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| 2021 |
Hercules
CBR.com ranked Hercules 6th in both their "Marvel: 10 Most Powerful Olympians" and "10 Bravest Gods In Marvel Comics" lists, further cementing his reputation as a formidable Marvel character.
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| 2021 |
Hercules
In an alternate 'Heroes Reborn' reality, Hercules fought Power Princess and was transformed into a statue displayed outside her headquarters at the Statue of Liberty. During a mysterious thunderstorm, he was temporarily revived before being subdued and turned back into a statue by Power Princess.
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| 2021 |
Hercules
Screen Rant included Hercules in their "10 LGBTQ+ Marvel Heroes That Should Join The MCU" list, acknowledging his potential representation in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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| May 27 2021 |
Shazam
Cartoonist Yehudi Mercado announced as writer and artist for Shazam! Thundercrack, a middle-grade graphic novel tied to the 2019 Shazam! movie.
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| 2020 |
Shazam
In the comic series Dear Becky, a dark storyline depicts the Boys kidnapping and mutilating the Billy Batson/Shazam character by cutting out his tongue to prevent him from using his superhero powers.
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| November 2020 |
Shazam
The third volume of Shazam! was cancelled with issue #15, with Geoff Johns citing the COVID-19 pandemic and artist Dale Eaglesham's desire to take a break as reasons for discontinuing the book.
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| August 18 2020 |
Hercules
Alan Menken confirmed that the Hercules musical is being adapted for Broadway.
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| May 16 2020 |
Hercules
Robert Horn reported to be writing a new iteration of the Hercules musical, with Lear deBessonet returning as director.
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| April 2020 |
Hercules
Walt Disney Pictures begins development of a live-action remake of Hercules, with Jeffery Silver and Karen Gilchrist set to produce the film. Joe and Anthony Russo will also serve as producers, and David Callaham will write the script.
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| March 22 2020 |
Hercules
Alan Menken appeared on Rosie O'Donnell's livestream benefit for the Actors Fund, announcing 'Hercules is coming to the stage' and referencing a previous Central Park performance.
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| 2019 |
Shazam
Portrayed by Djimon Hounsou in the DC Extended Universe film Shazam!, representing the New 52 version of the character.
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| 2019 |
Shazam
In the Shazam! film, the Wizard chooses Billy Batson as his successor after rejecting Doctor Sivana, and seemingly dies by crumbling to dust after the confrontation.
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| 2019 |
Mary Marvel
Mary Bromfield makes her cinematic debut in the DC Extended Universe film Shazam!, played by Grace Fulton and Michelle Borth.
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| 2019 |
Hercules
CBR.com ranked Hercules 4th in their "Marvel Comics: The 10 Most Powerful Olympians" list, highlighting his power among Olympian characters.
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| November 8 2019 |
Ercole amante
Second live performance and recording of Ercole amante at Opéra-Comique, Paris, featuring Nahuel di Pierro as Ercole, conducted by Raphaël Pichon, with stage direction by Valérie Lesort and Christian Hecq.
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| November 6 2019 |
Ercole amante
First live performance and recording of Ercole amante at Opéra-Comique, Paris, featuring Nahuel di Pierro as Ercole, conducted by Raphaël Pichon, with stage direction by Valérie Lesort and Christian Hecq.
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| September 8 2019 |
Hercules
Conclusion of the Hercules stage musical's run at the Delacorte Theater as part of the Shakespeare in the Park festival.
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| August 31 2019 |
Hercules
Premiere of the Hercules stage musical at the Delacorte Theater, featuring Jelani Alladin as Hercules, Roger Bart as Hades, and other key cast members including James Monroe Iglehart as Phil and Krysta Rodriguez as Meg.
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| February 6 2019 |
Hercules
Announcement of a theatrical adaptation of the Hercules film to premiere at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park during the Shakespeare in the Park festival. Alan Menken and David Zippel will return to compose songs, Kristoffer Diaz will write the book, Lear deBessonet will direct, and Chase Brock will choreograph.
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| 2018 |
Shazam
In the Shazam series, despite the story taking place a year after previous events, Billy is still remarked to be fifteen years old.
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