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entertainment1 day ago•16 min saved

Del Toro, Gunn Headline Crunchyroll’s First Anime Future Forum in New York

Crunchyroll announced its inaugural Anime Future Forum in New York on Oct. 7, headlined by Guillermo del Toro and James Gunn alongside senior executives from MAPPA, Toho, Shueisha and Aniplex; the one-day summit, themed 'Designing for Anime’s Future,' will explore transmedia storytelling, the evolving theatrical experience, manga’s future, and IP protection, with Sony leaders and Crunchyroll president Rahul Purini delivering remarks as roughly 400 industry figures attend ahead of NYCC at the Javits Center.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#anime #crunchyroll #del-toro

entertainment1 day ago•16 min saved

Del Toro and Gunn Lead Crunchyroll’s Debut Anime Future Forum

Crunchyroll is staging its first Anime Future Forum at New York’s Javits Center on Oct. 7 as a prelude to New York Comic Con, with Guillermo del Toro and James Gunn among the speakers, along with leaders from Toho, MAPPA and Aniplex. The event will explore four tracks—fandom, technology, storytelling and IP protection—and feature Sony Pictures Entertainment executives, Sony’s Hiroki Totoki and Ravi Ahuja, and Rahul Purini of Crunchyroll, signaling the platform’s deepening integration into Sony’s entertainment strategy.

via Variety|

#anime-future-forum #crunchyroll #entertainment

entertainment6 days ago•25 min saved

Lanterns Showrunner: Gunn’s Hands-Off Approach Fuels Season 2 Planning

Lanterns showrunner Chris Mundy explains that James Gunn largely let the series develop with minimal input, allowing a grounded, True Detective–style take on the Green Lanterns; Mundy is already six weeks into outlining a potential Season 2 with Christopher Cantwell, contingent on audience interest, and the team intends to tell the next chapter in a fresh way. The first season, set in Rushville, Nebraska, follows Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) across a 2016–2026 timeline after a town murder, and Lanterns now airs Sundays on HBO/HBO Max through Oct 4.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#chris-mundy #entertainment #green-lantern

business12 days ago•12 min saved

Lanterns Illuminates DC TV’s Turbulent Road as Two Projects Die

DC’s Lanterns on HBO marks a long, chaotic seven-year journey to screen under Gunn and Safran, evolving from Berlanti’s failed Green Lantern plan to a True Detective–style take led by Mundy, Lindelof, and King. The piece flags internal turmoil, with two earlier Gunn/Safran projects dead and Lanterns not yet renewed, even as HBO coordinates with Casey Bloys and DC’s broader TV strategy amid Warner Bros. Discovery’s looming merger—highlighting a fragile, high-stakes moment for DC’s TV slate.

via The Ankler|

#business #green-lantern #hbo

entertainment20 days ago•16 min saved

Zaslav Bets Big on DC’s Future with a Robust Pipeline and Man of Tomorrow

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav defended DC’s strategy during an earnings call, praising James Gunn’s focus on Man of Tomorrow as a centerpiece and outlining a strong pipeline that includes Batman Part II, Lanterns, and Clayface, while acknowledging Supergirl’s underperformance but framing it within the broader slate under Gunn and Peter Safran.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#dc-universe #entertainment #james-gunn

entertainment20 days ago•17 min saved

Zaslav: DC Sticking to Plan as 'Man of Tomorrow' Superman Shines

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav says the DC plan remains unchanged after Supergirl’s underperformance, praising James Gunn’s work on the upcoming Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow and outlining a robust pipeline (including Reeves’ Batman follow-up, Clayface, Lanterns) with 14 film releases this year rising to 19 in 2027 as DC brings projects to market when ready.

via Deadline|

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entertainment20 days ago•4 min saved

DC’s Comeback Roadmap: Zaslav Trusts a Robust Pipeline After Supergirl's Setback

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav says DC’s future looks bright despite the Supergirl box-office miss, highlighting a strong slate including James Gunn and Peter Safran’s plans for Man of Tomorrow, Lanterns on HBO, Clayface, and Matt Reeves’ Batman: Part II, with more DC titles in development and schedule shifts noted for upcoming releases.

via TheWrap|

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entertainment26 days ago•17 min saved

Sprouse’s 2018 jab resurfaces as Jared Leto faces fresh sexual assault allegations

Dylan Sprouse’s 2018 tweet about Jared Leto sliding into models’ DMs has resurfaced as Leto faces new sexual assault allegations dating back to the early 2000s, including underage claims described in BBC coverage; Leto denies the accusations, James Gunn weighed in with a quip about 18 being the starting point, and reps for Sprouse, Palvin and Gunn did not comment. The piece ties the resurfaced post to ongoing scrutiny of Leto’s conduct and cites accounts from multiple women; a Sexual Assault Hotline is provided for those affected.

via Page Six|

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entertainment26 days ago•7 min saved

Old tweet, new trouble: Sprouse's Leto remark resurfaces amid fresh allegations

Dylan Sprouse’s 2018 tweet accusing Jared Leto of sliding into models’ DMs has resurfaced as four women level new sexual misconduct allegations against Leto, with details including alleged incidents at ages 16–19 and a claim of grooming; James Gunn’s old reply hinting at underage targets also circulates, while Leto denies all accusations in a statement to Just Jared. The BBC documentary adds further context, including an NDA-related detail the outlet says it has seen.

via Just Jared|

#allegations #dylan-sprouse #entertainment

entertainment1 month ago•124 min saved

DCU's rocky start: Supergirl's flop signals deeper issues for Gunn's reboot

Rory Mellon argues that Supergirl’s $170M production budget and roughly $107M worldwide gross mark a significant box-office failure, signaling trouble for Warner Bros.’ DCU reboot under James Gunn and Peter Safran. The piece contends Gunn’s plan to rush out high-profile characters risks destabilizing audience goodwill by neglecting a solid foundation and suggests focusing first on the 'Golden Trio'—Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman—before expanding. With DCU’s plans loaded with projects like Lanterns, Man of Tomorrow, and others, and the retention of DCEU elements, the author warns of Phase 5 fatigue and questions the long-term viability of the new universe, though Lanterns or Man of Tomorrow could offer a future win.

via Tom's Guide|

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entertainment1 month ago•13 min saved

DC Forces Its Own Supergirl Cut After Creative Rift

DC Studios reportedly held two test screenings for rival Supergirl cuts after a creative clash with director Craig Gillespie, prompting DC to take over post-production and deliver its own version (with some revisions credited to Jeremy Slater). The studio cut tweaked the climactic battle with Krem and changed the film's needle-drop soundtrack (ultimately using a Jimmy Eat World cover of 'The Middle' rather than Gunn's preferred Cyndi Lauper 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun'), and THR sources say the studio version scored higher in tests than Gillespie's 11-minute longer Director's Cut. After a middling December test and mixed reviews, DCU plans press on with Clayface and a Superman sequel in 2027, leaving the door open for a potential future Director's Cut release.

via Kotaku|

#dc-universe #directors-cut #entertainment

movies1 month ago•15 min saved

Studio Tug-of-War Shaped Supergirl’s Theatrical Run

THR reports that Supergirl’s rocky release stemmed from creative clashes between director Craig Gillespie and James Gunn, plus post-production tweaks and two competing cuts; Warner Bros. released Gunn’s version after a test that favored it overall, while Gillespie’s longer cut wasn’t re-tested. The result contributed to a disappointing opening, and DC Studios is adjusting its slate with projects like Clayface and Man of Tomorrow, while Gunn’s influence persists through spin-offs such as DC Crime and Mr. Terrific.

via Gizmodo|

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entertainment1 month ago•22 min saved

Bakeoff Backfire: How Supergirl Fell Short at the Box Office

DC Studios’ behind‑the‑scenes bakeoff between Craig Gillespie’s cut and the studio version for Supergirl yielded middling test scores and a narrow studio win, but the film opened to about $37.1 million and underperformed, prompting post‑production tweaks and music disputes, while Gunn and Safran’s broader DC strategy faces renewed scrutiny yet remains in place.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#box-office #craig-gillespie #dc-studios

box-office1 month ago•20 min saved

DC's Supergirl Misfire Triggers $125M Loss, Tests DCU Strategy

Warner Bros/DC’s Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow opened to $37M domestic and $68M worldwide, far below a production cost of roughly $170–186M with about $120M in marketing, leading to an estimated $125M loss. The failure highlights the risk of deep-universe superhero projects and mirrors scrutiny of DC Studios’ strategy under James Gunn and Peter Safran as they push for edgier, character-driven stories.

via Deadline|

#box-office #dc-studios #james-gunn

entertainment2 months ago•16 min saved

DC's Supergirl Flies to $7.8M in Previews, Eyes About $50M Weekend

DC's Supergirl opened with $7.8 million in previews and is projected to debut around $47–50 million domestically, with about $13 million earned globally so far; the $170 million film faces rough reviews and tough competition from Toy Story 5, marking a test for James Gunn's DC Universe.

via Variety|

#box-office #dc-studios #entertainment