HBO Max Decision to Pull ‘Titans’, ‘Doom Patrol’ Precedes DC Studios Takeover
While the cancelation of both series after their fourth seasons came as a shock to fans, James Gunn claims he and DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran are blameless.
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HBO Max Drops ‘Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine’s Day Special’ Trailer
Valentine’s Day may be destined for mayhem and madness when Gotham’s power couple of DC villainy celebrates the day of romance together - for the first time! The special hits the streamer next month.
Alkemy X Expands to Canada
The award-winning entertainment company launches a new Vancouver office led by Emmy-nominated head of 2D Michael Porterfield, who joined the company last summer.
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Is Warner Bros. Planning a ‘Harry Potter’ Film Reboot?
Amidst studio’s ongoing upheaval, many major franchises have been affected, from the DCU to ‘Game of Thrones;’ will a reimagined magical world bring audiences back to theaters?
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Possible ‘Batman Beyond’ Film Starring Michael Keaton, Michelle Pfeifer Canned
The feature, set after the events of the ‘Batman Beyond’ animated series, may have seen Michelle Pfeiffer return as Catwoman, reviving the romance between her and her ‘Batman Returns’ rival.
New Images Revealed for ‘Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham’
Three exciting first-look character images have been released for upcoming Lovecraftian animated film, including glimpses of Batman (David Giuntoli), Harvey Dent, (Patrick Fabian), Oliver Queen (Christopher Gorham), and Talia al Ghul (Emily O’Brien).
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Digital Domain Creates ‘Electrifying’ VFX for ‘Black Adam’
Visual effects supervisor Nikos Kalaitzidis discusses the studio’s work helping create incredible lightning effects for Dwayne Johnson’s titular Teth-Adam character, along with other powers, such as the zip effect, and an ‘electrocuted baddie,’ in the Warner Bros. DCEU action-adventure.
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Longtime Warner Bros. Exec Jeff Brown Exits After Nearly Three Decades
Beginning his career as a Marketing Director in 1996, the EVP had a hand in the distribution and sales of some of the studio’s biggest franchises, including the DCU, ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘Game of Thrones,’ and ‘The Matrix.’
Black Adam Will Not Appear in the New DCU
The recent film’s star and producer Dwayne Johnson has confirmed the newly launched franchise will not continue in the new DCU, reassures there’s no bad blood with DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn.
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Is Jason Momoa Shedding the ‘Aquaman’ Mantle to Become Lobo?
Both DC Films co-CEO James Gunn and the star have hinted heavily at the introduction of the badass interstellar mercenary and bounty hunter into the new DCU, with the actor likely assuming the role.
With Cavill Out, Are Any Actors Safe During the DCU Creative Shakeup?
Major changes are coming to the superpowered studio now run by new co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran; fans are worried their beloved character actors are in danger.
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Voice Cast Revealed for ‘Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham’ Feature
David Giuntoli will star as the eponymous hero in an animated adventure of Lovecraftian proportions, set in a 1920s Gotham where the caped crusader accidentally unleashes an evil spirit.
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New DCU to Focus on Young Superman, Sans Henry Cavill
Co-CEO of DC Studios James Gunn reveals the new DCU will include a ‘Young Superman’ feature penned by Gunn, with the possibility for the ‘Man of Steel’ actor to re-enter the franchise in the future.
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The Fiery Magic of Wētā FX Helps ‘Black Adam’ Keep It Real
In an extensive Q&A, VFX Supervisor Sheldon Stopsack talks about the studio’s multifaceted contributions to the Warner Bros. DCEU action-adventure, starring Dwayne Johnson in the titular role, now screening in theaters and available on Blu-ray + DVD.
Warner Bros. Discovery Animation Isn’t Dead: ‘Batwheels’ Renewed for Season 2
Despite the recent company shakeup that has animators fearing for their jobs, Cartoon Network and Adult Swim president Michael Ouweleen assures naysayers that the animation division is not dead.
‘Wonder Woman 3’ Cancelled Amidst DC Management Shakeups
Newly reigning duo James Gunn and Peter Safran have officially axed Patty Jenkins’ third foray into the adventures of Lady Diana, with more shockers sure to come as the honchos unveil their blueprint for the DCU’s future.
‘Black Adam’ Comes to Digital and Blu-ray + DVD
The DC Comic adventure starring Dwayne Johnson follows superhero Black Adam as he unleashes justice on the modern world.
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Teaser Poster Revealed for DCU’s ‘Blue Beetle’ Feature
The beautiful glowing metallic scarab tells fans the upcoming film will premiere 2023 despite a giant lack of updates, such as the plot.
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Warner Bros. Television Set to Close DCU Animation Deal with Amazon
Warner TV exec Channing Dungey hints at the DC-branded Prime Video streaming content deal as well as exploring animated IP on different platforms, including HBO Max.
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Is Warner Teaming with J.K. Rowling for More ‘Harry Potter’ Films?
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav plans to revitalize the studio’s finances by reviving successful franchises, such as DCU and ‘Harry Potter’ films, if the controversial author will agree.
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Kevin Conroy, Long-time Voice of Batman, Dies at 66
The noted stage, film, and TV performer, whose work voicing the caped crusader spanned 15 films and nearly 400 episodes including the landmark ‘Batman: The Animated Series,’ passed away after a short battle with cancer.
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Antonio Campos Takes the Helm of ‘The Batman’ Spin-off Series for HBO Max
‘The Staircase’ creator is set to write, direct, and showrun the Arkham Asylum-centric series, described by Matt Reeves as, ‘like a horror movie or a haunted house that is Arkham.’
James Gunn and Peter Safran to Lead DC Studios
The comics-savvy producers will serve as co-chairmen and co-CEOs for the newly minted production outfit, which will oversee all DCU film, TV, and animation properties for Warner Bros. Discovery.
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‘Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine’s Day Special’ Coming to HBO Max
How does Gotham’s power couple of DC villainy celebrate their first Valentine’s Day together? Perhaps with mayhem and madness… find out this February.
‘Batman: The Long Halloween’ Arrives in 4K with an Extended R-Rated Edition
Warner Bros. Animation and DC’s animated thriller is now available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, on Blu-ray+Digital, Blu-ray (in Canada), and Digital; bonus featurette, ‘Batman: The Long Halloween – The Evolution of Evil,’ takes a psychological dive into commonalities of the film’s heroes and villains.
