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1+ With Warner Bros moving to delay Denis Villeneuve’ epic sci-fi movie Dune until October 1st, 2021, The Batman’s original release date – other major tentpole films, including Matt Reeves’ film have been affected. The Batman has been pushed to March 4, 2022. The studio also delayed The Flash, Shazam: Fury of the Gods and Black Adam. … Continue reading “Warner Bros. shakes up film schedule up to 2023”
1+ During DC FanDome, which attracted 22 million viewers globally, Warner Bros. Games and DC announced Gotham Knights, a brand-new open-world, third-person action RPG videogame in development from Warner Bros. Games Montréal. Gotham Knights features the Batman Family as players step into the roles of Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood and Robin, a new guard of trained DC Super Heroes who must rise up … Continue reading “Warner Bros. Games and DC Announce ‘Gotham Knights’”
1+ There was a an 8.6 quake in Burbank, only it wasn’t on a fault line. It happened at WarnerMedia, as the entertainment company shook up all divisions. Among those said to be losing their positions are editor-in-chief Bob Harris, senior VP of publishing strategy and support services Hank Kanalz, VP of marketing and creative services … Continue reading “WarnerMedia shakes up divisions, DC affected”
1+ It seems very likely that Warner Bros and DC will skip this year’s virtual Comic Con. On Saturday, August 22, starting at 10 a.m. PDT, the studio will welcome fans everywhere into the DC FanDome — a free virtual fan experience where no badge is required. Imagine all the Super Heroes and Super-Villains you’ve … Continue reading “Warner Bros. and DC announce virtual event”
1+ Warner Bros. Pictures has released an insanely epic new trailer for Christopher Nolan’s upcoming sci-fi action flick Tenet. The third and final look gives us more information about the plot than. we have heard in previous outings. John David Washington is the new protagonist in Christopher Nolan’s original sci-fi action spectacle Tenet. Armed with only … Continue reading “Warner Bros releases action-packed ‘Tenet’ trailer”
1+ WarnerMedia, an AT&T company, announced the establishment of a COVID-19 relief fund that will provide Atlanta-based artistic and cultural institutions with resources needed to elevate storytelling and continue creating during these challenging times. WarnerMedia and AT&T created the $250,000 relief fund with a special focus on small-to-medium arts and cultural institutions in Atlanta. “We … Continue reading “WarnerMedia & AT&T create $250k fund for Atlanta Arts”
1+ On Wednesday evening, Warner Bros. Television Presidents Susan Rovner and Brett Paul held a conference call with showrunners and executive producers to detail how the studio is planning to combat the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. According to Variety, who reported the original story, both Rovner and Paul hope work will be able to … Continue reading “Warner Bros looks at TV production in near future”
1+ Last week, we reported on Justice League, Flash and Fantastic Beasts star Ezra Miller allegedly choking a fan outside of Prikið Kaffihús, a pub in Reykjavik, Iceland. Apparently some fans of the actor, who made a name for himself in We Need To Talk About Kevin and The Perks of Being a Wallflower, became aggressive which … Continue reading “Is Ezra Miller a ‘Flash’ in the pan for Warner Bros?”
2+ Even The Batman with all of his gadgets, doesn’t have anything in his utility belt to stop the havoc of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). It’s been confirmed today that Warner Bros. has decided to stop production on the Matt Reeves’ film. “Warner Bros. Pictures feature production of The Batman will be on a two-week hiatus starting … Continue reading “Warner Bros puts ‘The Batman’ on “2-week hiatus””
2+ Coronavirus will apparently not stop Princess Diana. While other studios such as Disney, Paramount and now Universal are pushing back their tentpole films, Warner Bros is still speeding ahead toward its June 5th opening for Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman 1984 aka WW 1984. If Marvel’s Black Widow does not get pushed from its May … Continue reading “Warner Bros releases ‘WW 1984’ motion poster”
2+ We are one step closer to Skynet or in Warner Bros’ case, The Matrix. You know it’s their property and all. Despite coming in a distant second to the juggernaut known as Disney, Warner Bros does not want another Justice League on its hands. Or The Kitchen. Or Shaft. Or Godzilla: King of the … Continue reading “Warner Bros embraces AI to greenlight future films”
2+ This is a surprise. Typically, studios do not release trailers on Thursday or they at least give 24 hours warning. Neither is the case with Warner Bros final trailer for Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn). Apparently, the trailer has been attached to the upcoming Kristin Stewart thriller, Underwater, … Continue reading “Warner Bros releases final ‘Birds of Prey’ trailer”
2+ Has Christopher Nolan (Dark Knight, Inception) gone and made a time travel movie? From the looks of the first teaser for Tenet, his new thriller starring John David Washington (BlackKklansman) and Robert Pattison (the upcoming The Batman) it certainly seems that way. Warner Bros released the trailer today and while it doesn’t exactly give … Continue reading “Warner Bros releases trailer for Nolan’s ‘Tenet’”
2+ I think I just peed my pants. Two years ago, Warner Bros. and New Line released the terrifying IT. Adaptations of Stephen King’s (my favorite author) works have been iffy at best. For every Shining there is a poorly made reboot of Pet Sematary and Carrie. So, IT was a bit of a surprise … Continue reading “Warner Bros. releases trailer for ‘IT: Chapter Two’”
4+ Longtime journalist spent almost 30 years at NBC 5 before retiring in 2009 The Chicago broadcasting community has lost an icon. Award-winning journalist, WMAQ (NBC 5) anchor and teacher, Warner Saunders, passed away yesterday. He was 83. According to his wife, Saunders collapsed Tuesday night and was taken to Illinois Masonic Hospital where he … Continue reading “Legendary Chicago anchor Warner Saunders”
2+ This is good news for The Batman fans. Maybe. It’s no secret that Warners Bros. has had a hard time getting the DCEU (DC Extended Universe) off the ground. What started promisingly with 2013’s Man of Steel has skydived into a veritable mess… save for 2017’s Wonder Woman. That mess was exacerbated two weeks … Continue reading “Warner Bros. reportedly loves ‘The Batman’ script”
2+ We are just days from San Diego Comic Con and from director James Wan dropping the trailer for Aquaman this Saturday in Hall H. The one-sheet, reminiscent of Pixar’s poster for Finding Nemo, features Jason Momoa’s titular Atlantean hero front and centre, while multiple sharks, whales, turtles and various other sea creatures converge behind … Continue reading “Warner Bros. releases first poster for Mamoa’s ‘Aquaman’”
1+ Well, we are one step closer to one company to rule them all. Sorry, that line was meant for Disney, Comcast and Fox. But it is appropriate here as well. AT&T and Time Warner have closed their $85.4 billion merger, just two days after receiving regulatory approval from a judge, the telecom company announced … Continue reading “AT&T and Time Warner close $85.4 billion merger”
0 This is a game-changer. Today, the Warner Bros. Pictures Group announced that it has committed to releasing its 2021 film slate via a unique, consumer-focused distribution model in which Warner Bros. will continue to exhibit the films theatrically worldwide, while adding an exclusive one month access period on the HBO Max streaming platform in … Continue reading “WB will launch every 2021 film on HBO Max”
1+ HBO Max debuted today the trailer for Carrie Underwood’s new music special My Gift: A Christmas Special From Carrie Underwood. In the Max Original, Underwood performs a combination of beloved traditional favorites celebrating the joy and hopefulness of the holiday, as well as new original material from her first ever full-length Christmas album My Gift, which … Continue reading “First Look: Carrie Underwood’s Xmas special”
