Horror writers descend on Warner Bros

As far as the horror genre goes, Warner Bros. Studios gave us a classic one – 1973’s The Exorcist. Wednesday, hundreds of WGA horror writers picketed the studio to address the green bile rocketing out of the AMPTP’s mouths. “We’ve had multiple Mike Myers, here. We’ve had Freddy. I saw The Ring girl. Pearl just walked by,” … Continue reading “Horror writers descend on Warner Bros”

Justice League of Writers picket outside Warner Bros

Supermen were there. As were multiple Wonder Women. Marvel’s Dr. Doom made a statement. A Flash made out of balloons also stood its ground. Even DC’s Legends of Tomorrow star, Caity Lotz, showed up. As the Writers Guild Strike entered Week Four, the WGA West Genre Committee had the idea of making yesterday “Superhero Day” … Continue reading “Justice League of Writers picket outside Warner Bros”

What is Warner Bros going to do about Ezra Miller?

If there was ever a problem child over at Warner Bros. Discovery it would be Flash star, Ezra Miller. The only problem is they aren’t a child. They’re 29. And their spawn-of-Satan behavior is jeopardizing a $200 million dollar film. That’s a problem. A big one. Just over a week ago Warner Bros. Discovery shocked … Continue reading “What is Warner Bros going to do about Ezra Miller?”

Warner Bros. Discovery releases 10-year DC plan

Last week during Warner Bros. Discovery‘s Second Quarter 2022 Earnings Call, David Zaslav, the current President and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery explained his 10-year-plan to model the DC Cinematic Universe after Kevin Feige’s MCU at Disney.  Zaslav became CEO of Discovery Communications on November 16, 2006. Under his leadership, Discovery became a Fortune 500 … Continue reading “Warner Bros. Discovery releases 10-year DC plan”

Warner Bros. confirms Lady Gaga in Joker 2

Warner Bros. Discovery is having a big week. After canceling the release of Leslie Grace’s Batgirl, as well as Scoob! Holiday Haunt, a sequel to the 2020 animated film Scoob!, the sequel to 2019’s Academy Award-winning blockbuster hit Joker, Joker: Folie à Deux now has a release date and it was shared by none other … Continue reading “Warner Bros. confirms Lady Gaga in Joker 2”

Omen and Titanic star David Warner dies at 80

Emmy Award winner and sci-fi icon David Warner has passed away at age 80. Warner’s family said he died from a cancer-related illness on Sunday at Denville Hall, a retirement home for entertainers in London. David Hattersley Warner was born on July 29, 1941 in Manchester, Lancashire, England and graduated from Royal Academy of Dramatic … Continue reading “Omen and Titanic star David Warner dies at 80”

Warner Bros. Discovery considers overhauling DCEU

It seems the MCU might actually be getting some competition in the near future. Variety has reported that multiple sources close to the situation have stated that Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. CEO David Zaslav met with top executives before the merger between WarnerMedia and Discovery to find someone to increase the profile of DC Entertainment … Continue reading “Warner Bros. Discovery considers overhauling DCEU”

WarnerMedia and Discovery close merger

Today Discovery, Inc. and AT&T Inc. announced that they have closed their transaction to combine the WarnerMedia business with Discovery. The combination creates a powerful standalone global media and entertainment company, Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc., which will begin trading on the Nasdaq with the start of trading on Monday, April 11, under the new ticker symbol … Continue reading “WarnerMedia and Discovery close merger”

WarnerMedia donates more than $400K in face mask proceeds to UNICEF

Today WarnerMedia announced it will donate more than $400,000 in proceeds generated from sales of branded face masks featuring DC, Wizarding World, Looney Tunes and other iconic WarnerMedia properties to UNICEF’s Global Education Fund. The donation will support UNICEF education programs to help ensure every child has equitable access to learning opportunities and could help … Continue reading “WarnerMedia donates more than $400K in face mask proceeds to UNICEF”

WarnerMedia: Laura Dames, Andrea Zapata join Ad Sales

WarnerMedia Ad Sales is building on its leadership team with two key appointments announced today by President of Ad Sales, JP Colaco. Laura Dames is now EVP, Marketing and Andrea Zapata joins the company as Head of Research, Data and Insights. Both industry veterans bring a wealth of experience to the group, complementing a leadership … Continue reading “WarnerMedia: Laura Dames, Andrea Zapata join Ad Sales”

Warner Bros.: Studio tour expands with Friends and DC

The Reel 360 team has long been fans of the Warner Bros. Studio Tour. Now that the popular Hollywood attraction reopened on June 26, there is even more to get excited about. “Entertainment is about connecting with fans and we are thrilled to welcome guests back to the tour after a more than 15-month hiatus” … Continue reading “Warner Bros.: Studio tour expands with Friends and DC”

WarnerMedia celebrates 20 years of Harry Potter

Has it really been 20 years? WarnerMedia Kids & Family will celebrate the 20th anniversary later this year of the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone film with two new unscripted Wizarding World specials – a limited Harry Potter fan quiz competition series and a dedicated retrospective special. This magical unscripted game show and retrospective will help to … Continue reading “WarnerMedia celebrates 20 years of Harry Potter”

AT&T merges WarnerMedia with Discovery in $43B deal

In a move that will rival media giants Disney and Netflix, AT&T Inc. and Discovery, Inc. today announced a definitive agreement to combine WarnerMedia’s premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery’s leading nonfiction and international entertainment and sports businesses to create a premier, standalone global entertainment company. The “pure play” content company will own … Continue reading “AT&T merges WarnerMedia with Discovery in $43B deal”

Justice League writer airs his beef with Warner Bros.

Academy award winner and Justice League scribe Chris Terrio is airing his grievances in an exclusive and wide ranging interview with Vanity Fair. Not to mince words, the man is super pissed off and despises what happened to his DC films just as much as the haters do.  After remaining silent on the matter, Terrio … Continue reading “Justice League writer airs his beef with Warner Bros.”

WarnerMedia, Black List launch writer pipeline

WarnerMedia and The Black List, the film and television industry’s premiere screenwriting marketplace for aspiring and working screenwriters, will launch a pipeline initiative to provide visibility and feedback for aspiring professional screenwriters to identify exceptional writers for episodic content, with access to decision-makers and creatives within WarnerMedia.  Through partner organizations, WarnerMedia will identify up to 600 … Continue reading “WarnerMedia, Black List launch writer pipeline”

WarnerMedia secures Issa Rae for five years

Today, WarnerMedia announced a five-year overall deal with Issa Rae, extending their relationship with the Emmy-nominated creator, executive producer and star of HBO’s Emmy-winning Insecure.  The deal is exclusive to WarnerMedia for all forms of television, to include HBO, HBO Max and Warner Bros. Television, and a first-look for features with Warner Bros. Pictures Group, New … Continue reading “WarnerMedia secures Issa Rae for five years”

Warner Bros. releases new photos from ‘Tom and Jerry’

One of the most beloved rivalries in history is reignited when Jerry moves into New York City’s finest hotel on the eve of “the wedding of the century,” forcing the event’s desperate planner, Kayla (Chloë Grace Moretz), to hire Tom to get rid of him, in director Tim Story’s Tom and Jerry. The ensuing cat … Continue reading “Warner Bros. releases new photos from ‘Tom and Jerry’”

Ad Council, WarnerMedia team for mask-wearing ad

The Ad Council, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and WarnerMedia today announced the launch of a new PSA featuring key moments from some of Warner Bros.’ most famous film franchises to encourage all Americans to continue to wear face masks to protect themselves and their loves ones from COVID-19. While COVID-19 continues … Continue reading “Ad Council, WarnerMedia team for mask-wearing ad”

Stage 13 joins WarnerMedia with two Sundance panels

Stage 13, the award-winning and Emmy-nominated original content studio, is premiering two virtual panels at the 2021 WarnerMedia Lodge held during the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. The two panels will be discussing two of Stage 13’s award-winning franchise series: Two Sentence Horror Stories, the horror anthology on The  CW Network, and Family Style, the unscripted Asian food … Continue reading “Stage 13 joins WarnerMedia with two Sundance panels”

Warner Media Defends DC’s Walter Hamada

Warner Media defended DC’s President Walter Hamada after Ray Fisher accused the company and Hamada of pushing him out of The Flash following an investigation into the actor’s claims about misconduct during re shoots for 2017’s Justice League. Justice League star Ray Fisher and Warner Media are offering differing takes on why the actor will … Continue reading “Warner Media Defends DC’s Walter Hamada”