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Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro posted on X (formerly Twitter) that he wants to call for a federal investigation of Warner Bros. and how it handled Coyote vs. Acme. The @WBD tactic of scrapping fully made films for tax breaks is predatory and anti-competitive. As the Justice Department and @FTC revise their antitrust guidelines they should […]

Michael Chaves has some high praise for his film The Nun II, the latest entry in the Conjuring series. The best film Chaves has made? During a chat with ComicBook.com, Chaves praised his latest film. “I think it’s easily the best film I’ve made yet,” he said of The Nun II. “I think that you’re […]

After Warner Bros’ Coyote vs. Acme meltdown, many questioned the fate of other projects from the studio. James Gunn and Peter Safran don’t appear to have to worry about the DCU. DCU safe?  Deadline reported that Warner Bros set up screenings for Coyote vs. Acme for potential buyers. In their report, they dished on the […]

Warner Bros. Discovery has backtracked on its decision to shelve Coyote vs. Acme as a tax write off, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The studio has decided to let director Dave Green shop around the movie to other buyers. Amazon is said to be a potential buyer. The entertainment website broke the news that WBD […]

After initially being designated as a glorified tax write-off, Warner Bros has changed its mind on Coyote vs. Acme, the new hybrid Looney Tunes film starring John Cena. Changing courses Puck News is now reporting that Warner Bros has completely changed course. They will now allow the filmmakers and those involved to shop the film […]

As questions still fly about release dates for many high-profile projects following the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike, James Gunn has provided fans a positive update about the status of Superman: Legacy’s release date. The writer-director took to social media to assure audiences the first Superman film of the new cinematic DC Universe is still […]

The aftermath of the Warner Bros Discovery merger has seen multiple films shelved as part of the studio’s cost-cutting measures, with another finished project joining that list and drawing the ire of its composer. It was announced on Friday the hybrid live-action animated film Coyote vs. Acme was being shelved permanently by WBD despite it […]

The SAG-AFTRA strike’s conclusion has already seen a slew of projects getting production back on track, including Mortal Kombat 2 which may start filming earlier than expected. Mortal Kombat 2, like so many other projects, saw production screech to a halt after only a few weeks when the SAG-AFTRA strike began in July 2023. With […]

Even if you never got your letter at 11 years old, you can still experience what it would be like to study at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. After various delays, we’re finally getting it. Keep reading to learn more about Hogwarts Legacy, its release date, gameplay, and story. Hogwarts Legacy Nintendo Switch Release […]

Last Halloween, Diddy stunned the world with his Joker costume. He even earned accolades for his uncanny resemblance to the iconic character. However, Warner Bros. was less thrilled and issued a ban on Diddy wearing the costume again. According to TMZ, the studio company cited trademark concerns. But the rapper found a clever way to […]

Robert De Niro’s return to the gangster genre, courtesy of Warner Bros, has undergone a full name change along with a change to its previous release date as the SAG-AFTRA strike continues. It was announced on Friday the film, originally titled The Wise Guys, will be titled Alto Knights and is set to release on […]

The CEOs of Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix and NCUniversal plan to return to SAG-AFTRA with a new deal that will hopefully end the strike, Variety reported. The Big 4 calling Bob Iger (Disney) called Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, SAG-AFTRA’s head negotiator, on Saturday to ask the actors’ union back to the table. David Zaslav (Warner Bros. […]

Reports have been circulating for months about Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom’s alleged chaotic production, but director James Wan has come out to say that couldn’t be further from the truth. Wan spoke about the process of bringing the superhero sequel to the big screen and the alleged issues that plagued its production, from the […]

James Gunn’s revamped DC universe is set to bring plenty of new faces to the movie and TV screen in the near future, with one of those reportedly being Lobo played by Jason Momoa. Despite already having multiple appearances as Aquaman, the news of Momoa potentially playing the last Czarnian was met with largely positive […]

A new trailer for Wonka just dropped, and Timothée Chalamet looks sweet as the iconic chocolatier. Willy Wonka is headed back to the big screen. 27-year-old Chalamet stars as Wonka, and the cast includes Hugh Grant as an Oompa-Loompa. The film was created by Paddington director Paul King and written by Simon Rich. It’s based […]

Rumors are swirling in Hollywood about the potential sale of Warner Bros. Pictures, and it appears that Universal Pictures is emerging as the top contender to make the purchase. Warner Bros. Pictures currently operates under the umbrella of Warner Bros. Discovery, which also oversees the Discovery network and the Max streaming service. Notably, DC Studios […]

Elon Musk was the reason Amber Heard stuck around in Warner Bros’ Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Despite her trial and controversies with Johnny Depp, Heard retained her role of Mera in the DCU’s next Aquaman film. A new Variety expose has brought a number of things to light from Heard alleging Jason Momoa coming […]

Warner Bros is being sued by an extra for their canned DCU film, Batgirl. The Sun is reporting that Christina Stanovici, an extra on the set of Batgirl, is suing Warner Bros over an injury she suffered. According to the outlet, Stanovici suffered a broken thigh, shin, hip, pelvis, and thumb as well as a […]

Warner Bros is giving DC Studios a massive expansion. The studio will be giving DC Studios a primary production hub in the U.K. The Leavesden lot will be expanded with an additional 10 sound stages (going from 19 to 29) and 400,000 square feet (going from 1.14. million swuare feet to 1.78 million square feet) […]

In the age of franchises and blockbusters, it seems crazy to think that the DC comics, Lord of the Rings, and Harry Potter franchises are underutilized. However, that’s how one Warner Bros executive sees it. Speaking at the Goldman Sachs Communcopia Technology Conference (via TheWrap), David Zaslav called that the DC, Lord of the Rings, […]

Warner Bros. has decided to pass on indie director Jeff Nichols’ pitch for an Aquaman film that would have taken the character in a ‘much darker’ direction. This is after Zack Snyder’s attempts to build a somber DC Extended Universe (DCEU) received mixed reactions from both casual and hardcore DC fans. While James Wan’s “Aquaman” […]

Michael Chaves, director of The Nun II, revealed the “Holy Trinity” that’s keeping the Conjuring franchise afloat. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Chaves accredited the success of the Conjuring films to three key factors. “The movies are always scary, and they always deliver on that core experience,” he said. “The other things that really make […]

Warner Bros Discovery’s financial loss saw an increase between $300 million-$500 million. This is after the studio company revised its 2023 earnings forecast due to the ongoing strikes in Hollywood. The said adjustment lowers the expected earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA). Now, Warner Bros Discovery’s loss would mean earnings of $10.5 billion-$11.0 […]

Warner Bros. and NetherRealm have brought nostalgia back on the table prior to the release of their latest game, Mortal Kombat 1. In recent light of events, this specific Mortal Kombat 1 commercial is a recreation of the old “Mortal Monday” commercial with everyone shouting “Mortal Kombat!” out in the streets. This renewed and recreated […]

Suicide Squad director David Ayer revealed that he was on the brink of becoming the head of DC’s movies before his film faced heavy criticism. Ayer opens up about the struggle of overcoming regret in a recent episode of the Real Ones with Jon Bernthal podcast. Ayer recalled a buzz among executives, suggesting his potential […]

The news of Dune: Part Two being delayed has set the internet ablaze. On August 24, it was reported that Warner Bros is moving the upcoming Dune sequel to March 15, 2024. It’s not surprising, as reports of Warner Bros mulling a delay have been swirling. This move is due to the ongoing WGA and […]

Blue Beetle opened around its expectations ($25 million domestically and over $43 million worldwide). However, Warner Bros and the DCU have not fared well at the box office as of late, and the studio has dished out blame for its latest disappointment. Per Exhibitor Relations Co., who received a statement directly from Warner Bros, they […]

The Flash was a disappointment for Warner Bros. at the box office, but the latest reported budget is even higher than initially thought. This makes the DCU film even more of a flop. According to The Hollywood Reporter, The Flash had a budget of $300 million. This figure is seemingly before marketing. Meanwhile, The Flash […]

The Nun actress Bonnie Aarons has filed for a lawsuit against Warner Bros. She will star in the upcoming Conjuring spin-off film, The Nun II this September. The Guardian broke the news of Aarons’ lawsuit. She is alleging that Warner Bros. is not disclosing the amount of money made off of merchandise of her character. […]

Hot on the heels of Barbie’s success, Warner Bros. is kicking into gear on its J.J. Abrams-produced Hot Wheels movie. The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Warner Bros. is on the hunt for directors to helm the Hot Wheels film. They noted that the film doesn’t even have a script yet. Additionally, the reason this […]

Barbie has been the hit of the summer, and it rolled past $1 billion mark this past weekend. In doing so, it broke a Warner Bros. record set by a Harry Potter. In just 17 days, Barbie grossed over $1 billion at the global box office. Barbie is the eighth film to do so in […]

Warner Bros. has to be overjoyed with Barbie’s success. The Margot Robbie-led film crushed it at the box office last weekend and has broken a long-standing studio record with its Monday haul. It’s being reported that Barbie grossed another $26 million on Monday, July 24, That would beat out the previous Monday box office gross […]

Barbie exceeded all expectations and killed it at the box office during the “Barbenheimer” opening weekend. Greta Gerwig’s Margot Robbie-led film grossed $337 million worldwide and details are now emerging of Warner Bros.’ marketing plan. The Wrap published an extensive behind-the-scenes look at the marketing plan behind Barbie. Supposedly, execs were dubbing this “Operation Barbie […]

The highly-controversial Scooby-Doo spinoff show, Velma, led by Mindy Kaling has received a huge Season 2 update from Warner Bros. during a recent appearance at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. At the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Warner Bros. gave first looks at a variety of their upcoming animated projects including Young Love, Ten […]

Christopher Nolan and Warner Bros. have had a long partnership history that lasted years, but the director and studio had a pretty public falling out after Tenet. But it appears the studio is ready to mend the relationship with the Interstellar director. The latest film from Nolan, Oppenheimer, is being distributed by Universal. Most of […]

Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav was invited to Boston University to give a speech to accept his honorary degree, per EW. Unfortunately for him, his twenty minute speech was interrupted with boos from the BU class and chants in reference to the WGA strike, telling him to “pay [his] writers.” When Boston University announced […]

Coco is back, and more Conan-y than ever in a new travel show for Max. Warner Bros. Discovery announced that Conan O’Brien will return to television with a new Max international travel series called Conan O’Brien Must Go. The studio released a sneak peek and statement about the pickup on Wednesday. Conan O’Brien Must Go […]

Warner Bros. has hired writer Robert Rugan to pen a new live-action and animation hybrid movie featuring the iconic character Bugs Bunny. While the project has not been officially announced by the studio, Rugan shared the news on his website before deleting the post shortly after, Screenrant reports. The new movie will likely aim to […]

Clint Eastwood’s final film, Juror #2, is continuing to build its cast, and it adds one more A-lister. Deadline reported that Zoey Deutch has joined the cast of Juror #2 alongside Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette. The story of Juror #2 is a man who’s serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial and […]