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The Batgirl you’ll never see: why some films disappear for ever

She cost a cool $90m but the comic book heroine won’t even be streamed. Why do some productions deserve such an extreme fate?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2022

New studio execs slay 'Batgirl,' but she's been through tougher fights

Warner Bros. Discovery has shelved production of its film Batgirl. It's a good time to recall her path to this point.

WEKU · Aug 5, 2022

Batgirl star Leslie Grace thanks fans, directors 'shocked' at movie's axing

The directors of the scrapped Batgirl movie say they are shocked by the news their work won't make it to screens.

ABC News · Aug 5, 2022

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Warner Bros. Discovery CEO announces ten-year “reset” plan for DCEU

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav is rebuilding the DC franchise to look like Marvel's, and why he killed 'Batgirl.'

Inverse · Aug 4, 2022

'Harley Quinn' Season 3 showrunners promise eternal romance, but it won't be easy

We couldn't help but wonder: What's in store for 'Harley Quinn' Season 3? Showrunners Patrick Schumacker and Justin Halpern tell all.

Inverse · Aug 4, 2022

Bad luck Batgirl: the cancellation of the DC superhero’s film is only her latest misfortune

The Gotham vigilante was patronised in The Lego Batman Movie, paralysed in The Killing Joke and underwritten in Batman and Robin. Will fans never get to see Gail Simone’s nuanced and modern version of the character?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2022

Does Batgirl mark the beginning of the end of the great streaming experiment?

Warner Bros’ decision to cancel the theatrical release of the $90m DC Comics blockbuster was surprising, writes Louis Chilton. But the decision to deny it even an HBO Max debut casts major doubts over the long-term viabilty of streaming

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022

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'Batgirl’s cancellation is bad news for all superhero movies — here’s why

The upcoming DCEU movie was axed for unknown reasons — but why can't less expensive superhero movies get a chance?

Inverse · Aug 4, 2022

Batgirl star Leslie Grace reflects on Glasgow stay after film axed

Warner Bros confirmed earlier this week they were scrapping plans to release Batgirl in theatres or on streaming service HBO Max. Star Leslie Grace has now spoken of the 'love, hard work and intention' placed into the film.

Glasgow Live · Aug 4, 2022

Batgirl directors ‘saddened and shocked’ after Warner Bros axes film

The DC film, which was set to feature Hollywood stars Michael Keaton, Brendan Fraser and JK Simmons, was filmed in Glasgow.

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022

Nearly finished, $90 million ‘Batgirl’ movie shelved by Warner Bros.

Directors ‘saddened and shocked’ that their superhero movie, meant for HBO Max, has been buried.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 3, 2022

Batgirl directors react to Warner Bros. scrapping the film: 'We still can't believe it'

LOS ANGELES — The directors of "Batgirl" are speaking out after Warner Bros. abandoned plans to release the superhero film on HBO Max.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 3, 2022

Batgirl directors respond to surprise axing of film: ‘We still can’t believe it’

Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah have released a statement to express shock and sadness over the decision for their already shot film to be killed

The Guardian - US · Aug 3, 2022

Warner Bros. Axes ‘Batgirl,’ Won’t Release $90M HBO Max Film

Warner Bros. has axed the $90 million “Batgirl” film planned for HBO Max, according to a person connected with the film who was not authorized to speak publicly about it. The decision was highly unusual for such a high-priced and high-profile movie. But the studio ultimately decided “Batgirl” didn’t merit…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 3, 2022

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The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022

Warner Bros. axes 'Batgirl,' won't release $90M HBO Max film

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Chronicle Live · Aug 3, 2022

‘Robbed’ Brendan Fraser fans slam Warner Bros after Batgirl film is unexpectedly cancelled

The Mummy star was set to play villain Firefly in the DC movie, which had already been filmed with Leslie Grace as Batgirl

Evening Standard · Aug 3, 2022

Marvel president backs Batgirl directors after Warner Bros scraps film, plus all the internet backlash

The HBO Max movie has been cancelled and everyone’s got something to say about it

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2022

Tax concerns axed Batgirl, but studios will suffer if they become too cynical

Hollywood has always been hard-hearted – but now more than ever, it needs to remember that films are more than just profit-generating ‘content’

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2022

3D mermaids, CobraGator and Louis CK: the never-released films Batgirl will join in Hollywood’s vault of shame

Warner Bros is not the first studio to bury a film six feet deep. Here are a few more of the worst movies you’ll never see

The Guardian - AU · Aug 3, 2022

‘Irredeemable’ Batgirl movie unexpectedly cancelled despite being in final stages

Warner Bros confirms film starring Leslie Grace as Barbara Gordon, Michael Keaton, JK Simmons and Brendan Fraser won’t ever be released

Benzinga · Aug 2, 2022

No 'Batgirl' From Warner Bros. Discovery As $90M Movie Gets The Axe, Infuriating Fans On Twitter

“Batgirl,” a $90 million production currently in post-production at Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. (NASDAQ: WBD), has been shelved.

Inverse · Jul 22, 2022

‘Gotham Knights’ devs talk the game’s evolving “Gotham ecosystem”

In a San Diego Comic-Con press roundtable, developers discussed the city of Gotham's role in the game and how its residents will react to the player.

Inverse · Jul 22, 2022

'Gotham Knights' narrative director says killing Batman was "liberating"

How do you make a Batman game without Batman. The team behind 'Gotham Knights' reveals the answer to their greatest challenge yet.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 18, 2022

Street Art in Montreal is Writ Large

A mysterious creature playing piano, a white tiger baring its fangs, and a huge Batgirl: dozens of artists are busy this June painting giant frescoes for the tenth edition of Montreal's Mural festival. Started in 2012, the street art event is looking to be crowned the "leader in urban art"…

The Guardian - US · May 14, 2022

Haley Lu Richardson: ‘I’ve retired from playing teenagers’

The 27-year-old star of Edge of Seventeen, Columbus and Unpregnant is growing up with indie Montana Story and a role in the next season of The White Lotus

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