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Batgirl: Warner Bros Discovery CEO explains why he cancelled release of $90m movie

Movie studio came under fire for decision

The Independent UK

Cancel culture is rife at newly merged HBO and Warner Bros isn’t immune either

The bean-counters have axed Batgirl and some other favourite TV shows are disappearing too

The Guardian - UK

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

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Batgirl: Warner Bros Discovery CEO explains why he cancelled release of $90m movie

Movie studio came under fire for decision

The Independent UK

Warner Bros. Discovery Weighs Free Ad-Supported Streaming Plan

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. is exploring launching a free, ad-supported streaming service, its chief executive said, the latest effort by a streaming giant to reach a broader audience as the competition for users intensifies.

Bangkok Post

Warner Bros. Discovery stock drops after disappointing forecast

Shares of Warner Bros. Discovery sank Friday after the media and entertainment giant reported disappointing earnings and lowered profit projections for the recently combined company.

Los Angeles Times

Warner Bros.Discovery Whale Trades For August 05

Someone with a lot of money to spend has taken a bullish stance on Warner Bros.Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD). And retail traders should know. We noticed this today when the big position showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.

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Batgirl: Warner Bros Discovery CEO explains why he cancelled release of $90m movie

Movie studio came under fire for decision

The Independent UK

Warner Bros announces The Flash release will see light of day despite Ezra Miller controversy

Movie studio had failed to comment on film’s status – until now

The Independent UK

GMB's Ben Shephard forced to apologise over heated 'sexualised' Wonder Woman row

Good Morning Britain hosts Ben Shephard and Charlotte Hawkins were joined by film critic Hanna Flint and commentator Dominique Samuels after the news that Warner Bros had cancelled new DC blockbuster Batgirl after it got a bad reception in the early test screenings

Daily Mirror

The Flash film still going ahead despite Ezra Miller controversies

WARNER Bros’ superhero blockbuster The Flash - which was partially filmed in Glasgow - is still going ahead amid ongoing controversies surrounding…

The National (Scotland)

Combined HBO Max and Discovery+ to launch in 2023 as Warner Bros. Discovery rejects AT&T strategy

LOS ANGELES — Warner Bros. Discovery gave more details about its plan to combine streaming services HBO Max and Discovery+ into one offering, as the company seeks a more disciplined strategy to succeed in the streaming wars amid wild speculation about its future.

Los Angeles Times

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

Combined HBO Max and Discovery+ to launch in 2023 as Warner Bros. Discovery rejects AT&T strategy

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After weeks of rumors, Lady Gaga officially joins Joaquin Phoenix in 'Joker' sequel

J-J-J-Joker face, J-J-Joker face.

Los Angeles Times

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

Days after the "Batgirl" movie was unexpectedly canned by Warner Bros., Leslie Grace is opening up about the journey to nowhere.

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

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 Live

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'.

Inverse

'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?

The Guardian - UK

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

Daily Record

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

The entire big-budget blockbuster was shot in Glasgow.

Glasgow Live

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.

Los Angeles Times

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.

The Independent UK

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.

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