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Roku Reveals Trailer and Premiere Date for "Slugfest" Marvel vs DC Docuseries
The Marvel vs DC docuseries, "Slugfest" which covers the rivalry between the two comic book companies is finally scheduled to premiere on Roku on December 24th.
The ten-part series is inspired by author Reed Tucker's 2017 book, "Slugfest: Inside the Epic, 50-year Battle Between Marvel and DC" and will be executively produced by the Russo Brothers with narration by Kevin Smith.
"Audiences will leave 'Slugfest' with a whole new of understanding of how the rivalry between two creative powerhouses shaped the iconic storylines and characters that fans around the world have come to know and love," said the Russo Brothers. "We're thrilled to partner with The Roku Channel to unpack the fascinating, but untold, history behind the most well-known competition in comics."
The docuseries will feature a history of the Marvel/DC rivalry via interviews and re-enactments with episodes diving into the unique story from both companies' rich and intermingled history that's created a world-wide superhero phenomenon.
"After watching 'Slugfest', even the most die-hard superhero fans will gain a newfound perspective on how one competitive relationship shaped fandom culture into what it is today," said Roku's Head of Alternative Originals, Brian Tannenbaum. "Collaborating with the Russo Brothers to tell the backstory behind one of the most epic creative battles in the history of Hollywood was an incredible experience and we can't wait to share this story with audiences on The Roku Channel."
The series was originally commissioned by Quibi in November, 2019 and was set to launch on the streaming platform last year prior to the service shutting down in December, 2020 after falling short of its subscriber projections.
"Slugfest" was created in partnership with AGBO and is executive produced by Anthony & Joe Russo. Don Argott and Sheena M. Joyce served as directors. Producers include Todd Makurath, Peter Rieveschl, Nick Gilhool and Jen Casey.
