So much for a fully inter-connected DC Cinematic Universe. With New Line Cinema set to produce the upcoming film adaptation of the DC comics title "Shazam," rather than Warner Bros. Pictures, it probably shouldn't be as surprising as it is to hear the news that "Shazam" will NOT tie into the larger cinematic universe in which "Man of Steel," "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" and "Justice League" interconnect. New Line president Toby Emmerich spoke with Entertainment Weekly today, and he revealed why that is the case:. "It feels to me like Shazam will have a tone unto itself.