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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

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Glasgow reacts to the news of Batgirl blockbuster filmed entirely in the city being scrapped

The first major movie production to be filmed entirely in Glasgow has been scrapped prompting complaints that city businesses and residents were inconvenienced 'for no reason'.

Glasgow Live

'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?

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Batgirl star Leslie Grace thanks fans for ‘love and belief’ following film’s cancellation

Actor speaks after the film, shot entirely in Glasgow on a $90m budget, was dropped from all platforms

The Guardian - UK

Batgirl star Leslie Grace thanks fans for 'love and belief' after movie is canned

The entire big-budget blockbuster was shot in Glasgow.

Daily Record

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

Warner Bros. axes $90 million ‘Batgirl’ movie. Directors ‘saddened and shocked’

LOS ANGELES — Warner Bros. has scrapped plans to release a nearly finished “Batgirl” movie that was planned for the streaming service HBO Max, according to two people familiar with the matter who were not authorized to speak publicly.

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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

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

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

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

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

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‘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

Chronicle Live

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

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Los Angeles Times

Warner Bros. axes $90 million 'Batgirl' movie that had been planned for HBO Max

LOS ANGELES — Warner Bros. has scrapped plans to release a nearly finished "Batgirl" movie that was planned for the streaming service HBO Max, according to two people familiar with the matter who were not authorized to speak publicly.

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Warner Bros. kills off 'Batgirl' movie, $90 million in

Sorry, DC universe fans: the movie, which starred 'In The Heights' actress Leslie Grace in the title role, will not be released theatrically or on HBO Max.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow council say Batgirl cancellation won't affect future films

The city council confirmed they have yet to be pay Warner Bros an agreed £150,000 incentive and said "discussions were ongoing" after the studio's shock announcement.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow City Council claims Batgirl was 'economic benefit' for city despite film being shelved

The council agreed to give Warner Bros £150,000 to shoot the entire production in the city but has argued that despite the film being scrapped, it was still confident of the economic benefit of the project.

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The National (Scotland)

Glasgow council provides update on £150k grant as Batgirl film binned

GLASGOW City Council has revealed that the £150k grant to support Batgirl being filmed in the city has not been paid.

The Independent UK

Batgirl: Heartbreaking way directors found out ‘irredeemable’ movie’s surprise cancellation ‘revealed’

Filmmakers are yet to comment on the subject

Daily Record

Batgirl earned Glasgow 'significant economic benefit' despite film being canned by studio bosses

Glasgow City Council insisted the decision to scrap the Batgirl movie was purely a corporate matter for studio executives.

The Independent UK

Warner Bros scrap new Batgirl film after over £57m spent on its completion

Warner Bros have scrapped the new Batgirl film ahead of its release, despite over $70m (£57.4m) already being spent on its completion.

The Guardian - UK

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 National (Scotland)

Batgirl movie filmed in Glasgow reportedly shelved following poor test screening

THE upcoming Batgirl movie, the entirety of which was filmed in Glasgow, has reportedly been shelved by Warner Bros.

Glasgow Live

Batgirl film shot in Glasgow reportedly scrapped by Warner Bros after poor screen tests

The major Hollywood movie was filmed entirely in Glasgow and was scheduled for release at the end of 2022. But following test screenings the studio is reported to have shelved the production completely.

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