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The actors’ and writers’ strike continuing to cripple Hollywood has led to Warner Bros Discovery saving in the “low $100 million range” in three months. Executives reported their spending has plummeted during the second financial quarter of the year as they revealed their earnings on Thursday. (03.08.23) Negotiations are still to resume between the unions and the studios, but WBD – whose stable includes its flagship Warner Bros film studio, as well as HBO and CNN Global – says it is currently projecting an “early September” end to the strikes and return to TV and film production. Variety repor...
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Peter Safran has defended the decision to shelve 'Batgirl'. The 57-year-old film producer is working with James Gunn to oversee a new era for DC Studios and has backed the controversial choice made by Warner Bros. last summer to scrap the release of the superhero flick, which was set to star Leslie Grace in the lead role. Peter - the co-chairperson and CEO of DC Studios - told Variety: "On the 'Batgirl' front, it's not about late in the process of the film getting cancelled. I saw the movie, and there are a lot of incredibly talented people in front of and behind the camera on the film. "But t...
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DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has revealed future DC games will be linked to Warner Bros.' films and TV shows. When asked if there will be more DC character TV shows that will continue the story of the DC Universe, he replied: "Yes, most definitely, the DCU will be connected across film and TV (and animation)." However, Gunn did confirm that there will still be "some" standalone animations and live-action shows. Despite his new role, the filmmaker confirmed he will still "continue writing and directing select DC projects." This comes after Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav revealed he and...
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DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has revealed future DC games will be linked to Warner Bros.' films and TV shows. When asked if there will be more DC character TV shows that will continue the story of the DC Universe, he replied: "Yes, most definitely, the DCU will be connected across film and TV (and animation)." However, Gunn did confirm that there will still be "some" standalone animations and live-action shows. Despite his new role, the filmmaker confirmed he will still "continue writing and directing select DC projects." This comes after Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav revealed he and...
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Ralph Fiennes is interested in a return to 'Harry Potter'. The 59-year-old star played the villain Lord Voldemort in the series based on the novels by J.K. Rowling and confirmed that he would be prepared to reprise the role if the chance arose. Asked by Variety if he would play Voldemort again, Ralph said: "Sure, of course. No question about it." Ralph's revelation comes after Warner Bros. Discovery boss David Zaslav said that he wants to make more 'Harry Potter' movies. The media executive confirmed that the organisation is looking for Rowling's approval to make another wizardry film. Zaslav ...
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James Gunn and Peter Safran are mapping out a "10-year plan" for DC. The pair were recently appointed as co-chairmen and CEOs of DC Studios and are responsible for the company's film, TV and animation projects and they have now outlined they are thinking in the long-term about the studio's approach. Speaking at a virtual town hall with Warner Bros. Discovery chief David Zaslav on Thursday (10.11.22), James said: "The opportunity to make DC as great as it can be and as it should be – that is the reason why I'm doing this job because I know that Peter and I can do that." The 'Guardians of the Ga...
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HBO Max and Discovery Plus will launch their merger in Spring next year. The two entertainment giants will come together earlier than planned to debut their streaming service - which will host hit titles from across their libraries such as ‘Succession’, ‘Euphoria’, ‘90 Day Fiance’ and ‘Fixer Upper’ according to top executives, such as chief executive David Zaslav, who broke the news to his colleagues last week. On a call about the platform - that was reported by PCmag.com - Jean-Briac Perrette, Warner Brothers Discovery’s President for global streaming and gaming said: “HBO Max has a competiti...
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Warner Bros. Discovery boss David Zaslav is keen to make more 'Harry Potter' films. The media executive confirmed that the organisation will place a focus on franchises and are looking for J.K. Rowling's approval to make another wizardry film. The author has caused controversy with comments on Twitter that many considered to be transphobic. Some cast members have distanced themselves from Rowling but the studio has indicated that they are prepared to work with her. Speaking during an investor's call on Thursday (03.11.22), Zaslav said: "We're going to focus on franchises. We haven't had a Supe...
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Marvel boss Kevin Feige will be the "first in line" to see anything James Gunn does after he landed a top job at DC. The 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' director and 'The Suicide Squad' producer Peter Safran have been appointed as co-chairmen and CEOs of newly-formed Warner Bros. division DC Studios, which is replacing DC Films, meaning they will now be in charge of DC's film, TV and animation efforts. Feige joked that Gunn knows he has lots to do for Marvel before taking the reins at DC, but he is looking forward to seeing what he produces. He told Deadline: "Well, he has got a lot of work t...
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James Gunn and Peter Safran have been appointed as co-chairmen and CEOs of DC Studios. The 'Guardians of the Galaxy' director and 'The Suicide Squad' producer will oversee the newly-formed Warner Bros. division, which is replacing DC Films, meaning they will now be in charge of DC's film, TV and animation efforts. The pair said in a joint statement: "We’re honoured to be the stewards of these DC characters we’ve loved since we were children. "We look forward to collaborating with the most talented writers, directors, and actors in the world to create an integrated, multi-layered universe that ...
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