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Gunn and Safran Retain DC Studios as Skydance Merger Restructures Film Leadership
entertainment1 day ago

Gunn and Safran Retain DC Studios as Skydance Merger Restructures Film Leadership

James Gunn and Peter Safran will continue to lead DC Studios following the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, which is set to close on October 6. While the combined entity will be rebranded as Skydance, Warner Bros. motion picture chiefs Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy are exiting the studio. Paramount executives Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein will oversee film operations for both studios, while Gunn and Safran retain control of their specific label.

via Gizmodo|
#entertainment#james-gunn#paramount
Lanterns Illuminates DC TV’s Turbulent Road as Two Projects Die
business1 month ago

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
DC’s Comeback Roadmap: Zaslav Trusts a Robust Pipeline After Supergirl's Setback
entertainment1 month ago

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|
#dc-films#entertainment#james-gunn
DC Studios Boss Stands by Long-Term Plan After Supergirl's Soft Opening
entertainment3 months ago

DC Studios Boss Stands by Long-Term Plan After Supergirl's Soft Opening

DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran says he remains confident in the long-term slate after Supergirl opened to $38 million domestically and about $68 million globally on a $170 million budget, underperforming pre-release projections around $50 million. The film, led by Milly Alcock and directed by Craig Gillespie, is the second major project in the Safran–Gunn era, with future titles like Clayface and Man of Tomorrow on the horizon as part of a broader strategy.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#box-office#dc-studios#entertainment
Safran Defends DCU Roadmap After Supergirl Underperforms at the Box Office
entertainment3 months ago

Safran Defends DCU Roadmap After Supergirl Underperforms at the Box Office

DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran says Supergirl’s opening — about $68 million globally and $38 million domestic — didn’t meet box-office expectations, but the DCU’s long-term strategy remains intact with an upcoming slate that includes Clayface, Man of Tomorrow, and the Lanterns series on HBO, signaling a broader plan beyond a single film.

via Deadline|
#box-office#dc-studios#dcu
DC Studios Bosses Meet Paramount Skydance Chief Amid Merger Talk
entertainment3 months ago

DC Studios Bosses Meet Paramount Skydance Chief Amid Merger Talk

DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran met Paramount Skydance head David Ellison at Trilith Studios in Atlanta, with Supergirl EP Lars P. Winther confirming the visit; Ellison is reportedly aiming to keep Warner Bros. Discovery intact and preserve key creative teams as merger talks loom, fueling questions about Gunn and Safran's long-term roles in DC's slate.

via Bleeding Cool News|
#david-ellison#dc-studios#entertainment
"House of the Dragon's Milly Alcock Cast as Supergirl in James Gunn's DCU"
entertainment2 years ago

"House of the Dragon's Milly Alcock Cast as Supergirl in James Gunn's DCU"

Milly Alcock, known for her role in "House of the Dragon," has been cast as Supergirl in James Gunn and Peter Safran's new DC Universe project. The actress beat out Emilia Jones and Meg Donnelly for the role and is set to appear in a DC-based project before starring in her solo feature, "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow." The project is based on Tom King's 2022 comic book series, and while there's speculation about her appearance in Gunn's "Superman Legacy," it's not confirmed. Gunn described this version of Supergirl as more hardcore, having been raised on Krypton before coming to Earth.

via Deadline|
#dc-universe#entertainment#james-gunn
Jason Momoa's Uncertain Outlook for Aquaman's Future
entertainment2 years ago

Jason Momoa's Uncertain Outlook for Aquaman's Future

Jason Momoa expressed uncertainty about his future as Aquaman, stating that it is "not looking too good" after the release of the upcoming sequel, Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom. Momoa acknowledged that the decision is now in the hands of new DC Studios heads James Gunn and Peter Safran, who may have their own plans that don't involve him. Despite this, Momoa expressed his desire to be a part of Warner Bros. and DC, considering them his "home."

via The A.V. Club|
#aquaman#dc-studios#entertainment
"Blue Beetle: A Promising Future in the DC Universe"
entertainment3 years ago

"Blue Beetle: A Promising Future in the DC Universe"

Warner Bros.' "Blue Beetle" exists as a standalone film within the DC Universe, with minimal connections to other heroes. The mid-credits scene hints at the return of Ted Kord, the previous Blue Beetle, suggesting potential future appearances in the DC Universe. While there are no confirmed plans for a "Blue Beetle" sequel, there is speculation that Jaime Reyes could appear in the upcoming "Booster Gold" TV series, as the two characters often team up in the comics.

via Variety|
#blue-beetle#dc-universe#entertainment
James Gunn set to direct DC's 'Superman: Legacy' for new multiverse chapter.
entertainment3 years ago

James Gunn set to direct DC's 'Superman: Legacy' for new multiverse chapter.

James Gunn will direct his own script for "Superman: Legacy," a major project that will launch the multi-platform connected DC universe, "Chapter One, Gods and Monsters," which he and his DC Co-Chairmen & CEO Peter Safran are launching. The film will tell the story of Superman's journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. The all-new action adventure is set to release worldwide on July 11, 2025.

via Deadline|
#dc-universe#entertainment#james-gunn
Zachary Levi discusses the future of Shazam and his mental health journey.
entertainment3 years ago

Zachary Levi discusses the future of Shazam and his mental health journey.

Zachary Levi, the star of Shazam, continues to show support for the new bosses of the DC Universe, James Gunn and Peter Safran, and remains optimistic for the character's future. Levi defended the new bosses on Twitter and stated that he trusts where they are going to take the franchise. The future of the Shazam character has been discussed between the new DC bosses briefly, but only the most preliminary of conversations have taken place. Shazam: Fury of the Gods opens this Friday.

via JoBlo.com|
#dc-universe#entertainment#james-gunn