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WGA Rejects Latest Offer to End Hollywood Writers’ Strike

The Hollywood writers’ strike is still going strong after 113 days, despite an offer of what the studios called a “comprehensive package.” Earlier this week, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) told the negotiating committee of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) that it was willing to meet to help resolve the…

Warner Bros. Discovery In Talks To License HBO Original Series To Netflix

In what has been described by Deadline as “a hugely surprising move,” Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly making some of its HBO archived titles available to its Netflix rival for North American streaming. Neither of the parties has yet commented publicly on the rumors. If true, it would be the first time in almost ten…

‘The Conjuring’ Television Series Being Developed at HBO Max

The horror of The Conjuring universe is expanding to television, as Warner Bros. Discovery is developing a drama series based on the iconic film franchise. The show will debut on the media/entertainment company’s streaming service Max, the soon-to-be-rebranded version of HBO Max, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The producer of the acclaimed movie series, Peter…

Jason Momoa May Step Down From Aquaman Role After the Sequel

Jason Momoa‘s future as Aquaman is now an uncertainty, as DC Studios is expected to reboot many of its film adaptations of its comics moving forward. As a result of new DC Studios heads James Gunn and Peter Safran finalizing their multi-year plan before meeting with Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav next week, the…

Batgirl Directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah Would Still Work with Warner Bros. After Film’s Surprise Cancellation

After Warner Bros. Discovery decided not to release the nearly-finished Batgirl, its directors, Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, revealed that they’re still open to working on a future DC movie if the right opportunity is presented to them. The filmmakers shared the news while speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, but also stated that they…

Warner Bros. Considers Film of ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’

According to press reports, Warner Bros. is hoping to create a film adaptation of Jack Thorne’s 2016 play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The stage piece, which debuted on London’s West End before opening on Broadway, was inspired by J. K. Rowling’s Potterverse, since it features many familiar characters at Hogwarts. However, Potter purists…

HBO Cancels Sci-Di Drama ‘Westworld’ After Four Seasons

HBO has announced the cancellation of the acclaimed sci-fi drama series “Westworld” after four seasons. The news comes just under three months after the series aired its Season 4 finale Aug. 14. According to Variety, there are many factors that went into the decision to end, even though the series premiere of “Westworld” boasted the…

James Gunn and Peter Safran to Serve as Co-Chairmen and CEOs at DC Studios

James Gunn and producer Peter Safran have been hired to lead the film, television and animation departments as co-chairs and co-CEOs of DC Studios, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The company is a newly formed division at Warner Bros. that will replace DC Films. Gunn’s hiring by DC is unprecedented, as he’s a top director,…

The Secret Screening of Batgirl Brought Up the Issue of the Arts Community

Batgirl won’t be gracing her appearance on silver screen nor getting online treatment on HBO Max, but a very selected group of people will have a chance to see the film during secret screenings on the Warner Bros. lot this week, the sources confirmed in The Hollywood Reporter. It said to be for people who worked…

More ‘Batgirl’ Fallout: DC Exec Hamada Threatens to Quit

The abrupt cancellation of Batgirl is still sending shock waves from Gotham and beyond, revealing tensions at the highest levels of Warner Bros. Diversity as it seeks to pivot its marketing strategy. In the wake of the brouhaha, Batgirl director Adil El Arbi shared an Instagram image of himself standing between Leslie Grace’s Batgirl and…