James Gunn and Peter Safran named to lead DC Studios for Warner Bros. LOS ANGELES — Warner Bros. Discovery has found its leaders for the DC film and television universe. Los Angeles Times · Oct 25, 2022
Director James Gunn, Peter Safran to co-lead DC Studios James Gunn, the writer-director who revived “The Suicide Squad” and made the “Guardians of the Galaxy” household names for Marvel, will soon be responsible for the future of Batman, Superman and the entire DC Universe for Warner Bros The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022
Warner Bros. Discovery to spend more than $1 billion downsizing Warner Bros. Discovery reports that it will incur up to $1.5 billion in costs to shrink the company, cancel programming and provide severance packages to laid-off workers, among other expenses. Los Angeles Times · Oct 25, 2022
Bad winter coming for U.S. media companies The new economic reality means layoffs, hiring freezes, and other cost-cutting measures. Axios · Oct 25, 2022
Did Black Adam Save DC Comics? How The Rock Could Revive Warner Brothers Stock Best known as the home of Batman and Superman, DC Comics has a library of hundreds of comic book characters. Parent company Warner Bros Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) now appears to have a new hit superhero movie from the DC Comics universe. Benzinga · Oct 24, 2022
TNT’s ‘Inside the NBA’ hosts agree to contract extensions “Inside the NBA” begins its 34th season on Tuesday. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 17, 2022
Royalty Checks Help Her Sleep: Harry Potter Author J.K. Rowling Brushes Off Fan Backlash The wizarding world of Harry Potter has spawned a bestselling book series, high-grossing movies, theme parks and a strong licensed brand. Benzinga · Oct 17, 2022
Netflix Investor Buys Stake In Another Entertainment Company, Praises Its 'Must See' Content A leading fund manager is increasing exposure to the streaming market across several mutual funds. Benzinga · Oct 14, 2022
Writers workshop axed as layoffs hit Warner Bros. Television Warner Bros. Discovery's rolling layoffs have come to its television division, the studio responsible for shows including "Ted Lasso," "Abbott Elementary" and "The Bachelor." Los Angeles Times · Oct 12, 2022
SMRG and Warner Bros Discovery to launch new Arabic-language channel CNN and HBO owner says new partnership with SRMG is ‘a solid step for us’ The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2022
Tony Khan Reflects on Three Years of ‘AEW Dynamite’ This week’s episode will mark the third anniversary of the company’s flagship TV show. Sports Illustrated · Oct 5, 2022
SRMG, Warner Bros. Discovery Partner to Launch 'Asharq Discovery' The Saudi Research and Media Group (SRMG), the MENA region's largest media group, entered into a long-term partnership with Warner Bros. Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 28, 2022
Mel Gibson claims Warner Bros Discovery merger is behind Lethal Weapon 5 delay ‘They chop everyone else up and throw them away and get new people,’ actor said of long-awaited fifth action instalment The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022
'Constantine 2' signals new life for DC movies — but at what cost? 17 years later, 'Constantine' is experiencing a resurrection. But what does it tell us about DC's on-screen future? Inverse · Sep 20, 2022
Los Angeles Times · Sep 13, 2022 2022 Emmys: Do the awards still matter in a TV business under siege? LOS ANGELES — The 74th Emmy Awards were handed out Monday night with trademark glitz and self-deprecating humor, but this year’s show did little to mask the fear roiling the television industry.
Inverse · Sep 13, 2022 HBO Max: Animators say they're "clueless" and "confused" by sudden cancellations Inverse spoke to the animators behind 'Infinity Train,' 'Mighty Magiswords,' and 'OK K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes,' who all had their shows removed from HBO Max without any notice.
Benzinga · Sep 6, 2022 House Of The Dragon Offering First Episode To Stream For Free: Genius Marketing Move? One of the most popular shows on streaming platforms and premium cable is making its premiere episode available for free. Is this a genius marketing move? What Happened: The new “Game of Thrones” prequel show has premiered, with the first three episodes available on HBO and HBO Max.
Los Angeles Times · Sep 1, 2022 Director is 'not condoning anything' but Ezra Miller will still appear in 'Daliland' Ezra Miller has survived the chopping block once again.
Los Angeles Times · Aug 26, 2022 Why some of your favorite shows have disappeared from HBO Max Viewers have come to see streaming as an endless bounty of programming choices that are available in perpetuity.
Los Angeles Times · Aug 25, 2022 RIP 'Batgirl': Warner Bros. reportedly holding 'funeral screenings' for DC film LOS ANGELES — Apparently some people are getting the chance to see "Batgirl" after all.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 25, 2022 ‘Secret’ screenings of cancelled Batgirl movie being held by studio – reports It remains unlikely the public will ever see the scrapped $90m film, with the directors saying ‘it cannot be released in its current state’
The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2022 Batgirl will have select ‘funeral screenings’ before axed film is put under lock and key The project was controversially scrapped earlier this month
Benzinga · Aug 23, 2022 'House Of The Dragon' Sets HBO Record: Here's How It Compares To 'Game Of Thrones' And 'Stranger Things' The highly anticipated prequel to the hit series “Game of Thrones” turned in record-setting figures for HBO. Here’s how many people watched the premiere of “House of the Dragon” and how it compared to “Game of Thrones” and other hit shows.
Inverse · Aug 23, 2022 HBO Max dropping 'Batman: Caped Crusader' is actually good for DC fans — here’s why This week's unfortunate news may be the perfect opportunity for Batman fans to prove David Zaslav and Warner Bros. Discovery wrong.
Los Angeles Times · Aug 23, 2022 HBO's 'House of the Dragon' draws 10 million viewers, setting ratings record HBO's "House of the Dragon" scored nearly 10 million viewers in the U.S. on Sunday, setting a viewership record for the debut of an HBO original series.