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THR conforming Batgirl is being scrapped.
In a surprising development, Warner Bros. will no longer be releasing Batgirl, the DC film that already completed shooting and was expected to arrive on HBO Max this year. The unusual move comes after a change in leadership at Warners, with newly installed Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav prioritizing on cost-cutting measures and refocusing Warners on theatrical films rather than creating projects straight for streaming, as had been a priority for former WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar.
NY Post: ‘Irredeemable’ ‘Batgirl’ movie gets ‘shelved’ by Warner Bros. despite $70M price tag: source Aug 02, 13:15
This is not official. But think the chances it goes to steaming and no theatrical release are going right up. {nm} Aug 02, 13:16
Variety article seems more definitive (link inside) Aug 02, 14:04
Mayimbe seems to believe it, and he usually has sources he can double-check with... Aug 02, 13:30
That would be TERRIBLE. {nm} Aug 02, 13:39
Wouldn't they prefer to fold Discovery into HBO Max? Max has much more name recognition than Discovery {nm} Aug 02, 13:39
Keep HBO and fold HBO Max into Discovery. {nm} Aug 02, 13:42
it was announced some time ago that HBO Max and Discovery networks would merge. there's no way they abandon the HBO Max brand Aug 02, 13:50
Grace Randolph is confirming. {nm} Aug 02, 13:41
Tweet from Grace Randolph with more rumors Aug 02, 13:44
WBD's earnings call is after market close on Thursday, so I'd imagine more leaks leading up to it. {nm} Aug 02, 13:51
because the test screening reactions while not great, were not OMG this is BATMAN & ROBIN: PART 2 {nm} Aug 02, 13:43
THR conforming Batgirl is being scrapped. Aug 02, 14:04
225M shares held LONG...SMACKDOWN...... {nm} Aug 02, 14:07
NYP: “Batgirl” will be completely “shelved” by Warner Bros.[BATGR] Aug 02, 14:06