<p>The cancellation of the 'Batgirl' movie last month sent a wave of shock in Hollywood with one executive from a rival studio calling it "unprecedented". The film had Leslie Grace in the role of the titular superhero Barbara Gordon. Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah were the directors. The decision to axe a $90 million movie, which was reportedly almost finished, came under the new David Zaslav-led regime of Warner Bros Discovery, after the two companies -- WarnerMedia and Discovery -- merged. Zaslav has proven to be ruthless and has cancelled several other projects that were already in development. The film was supposed to mark a big comeback of Michael Keaton's Batman.</p>

<p>Brendan Fraser and JK Simmons were also in the cast as Firefly and Commissioner James Gordon. Zaslav has earlier said he has a 10-year plan for the DC film universe.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Now, Warner Bros. Discovery CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels has spoken about the decision. As per Variety, he said in a media interaction that it was blown out of proportion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The focus is, on a go-forward basis here, we’re spending more than ever in the history of the two legacy companies on content. We’re continuing to make significant investments — we’ll make them differently. Media likes to talk about media, I guess. I don’t think it is unusual. We are a creative industry and one of the elements of creativity is that there is judgment and views on what the potential of what a certain piece of [intellectual property] might be. Clearly, the course corrections, making changes quickly where we don’t agree with the track that WarnerMedia was on, that took a lot of courage and execution early," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the cancellation, Grace shared her disappointment with the decision. She shared a statement on her Instagram profile. As a caption to several set photos and videos from the movie, she wrote, "Querida familia! On the heels of the recent news about our movie “Batgirl,” I am proud of the love, hard work and intention all of our incredible cast and tireless crew put into this film over 7 months in Scotland. I feel blessed to have worked among absolute greats and forged relationships for a lifetime in the process!"</p>

<p>She added, "To every Batgirl fan - THANK YOU for the love and belief, allowing me to take on the cape and become, as Babs said best, “my own damn hero!” #Batgirl for life! 🦇"</p>

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The cancellation of the 'Batgirl' movie last month sent a wave of shock in Hollywood with one executive from a rival studio calling it "unprecedented". The film had Leslie Grace in the role of the titular superhero Barbara Gordon.

The cancellation of the 'Batgirl' movie last month sent a wave of shock in Hollywood with one executive from a rival studio calling it "unprecedented". The film had Leslie Grace in the role of the titular superhero Barbara Gordon. Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah were the directors. The decision to axe a $90 million movie, which was reportedly almost finished, came under the new David Zaslav-led regime of Warner Bros Discovery, after the two companies -- WarnerMedia and Discovery -- merged. Zaslav has proven to be ruthless and has cancelled several other projects that were already in development. The film was supposed to mark a big comeback of Michael Keaton's Batman. Brendan Fraser and JK Simmons were also in the cast as Firefly and Commissioner James Gordon. Zaslav has earlier said he has a 10-year plan for the DC film universe. Also Read: ‘Squid Game' actor Lee Jung-jae cast as lead of upcoming 'Star Wars' show 'The Acolytes' Now, Warner Bros. Discovery CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels has spoken about the decision. As per Variety, he said in a media interaction that it was blown out of proportion. "The focus is, on a go-forward basis here, we’re spending more than ever in the history of the two legacy companies on content. We’re continuing to make significant investments — we’ll make them differently. Media likes to talk about media, I guess. I don’t think it is unusual. We are a creative industry and one of the elements of creativity is that there is judgment and views on what the potential of what a certain piece of [intellectual property] might be. Clearly, the course corrections, making changes quickly where we don’t agree with the track that WarnerMedia was on, that took a lot of courage and execution early," he added. After the cancellation, Grace shared her disappointment with the decision. She shared a statement on her Instagram profile. As a caption to several set photos and videos from the movie, she wrote, "Querida familia! On the heels of the recent news about our movie “Batgirl,” I am proud of the love, hard work and intention all of our incredible cast and tireless crew put into this film over 7 months in Scotland. I feel blessed to have worked among absolute greats and forged relationships for a lifetime in the process!" She added, "To every Batgirl fan - THANK YOU for the love and belief, allowing me to take on the cape and become, as Babs said best, “my own damn hero!” #Batgirl for life! 🦇"

Warner Bros Discovery says 'Batgirl' cancellation controversy was blown out of proportion: 'Don’t think...'

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-warner-bros-shelves-batgirl-will-not-release-in-theatres-or-hbo-max-503045">'Batgirl'</a></strong> star Leslie Grace has reacted after Warner Bros scrapped her DC superhero movie. The shocking decision comes after the Warner Bros and Discovery merger. Directed by Bilall Fallah and Adil El Arbi, the film was made under the previous regime and the CEO and President of Warner Bros Discovery, David Zaslav, did not think the film had potential. Still, cancelling an almost finished movie is almost unprecedented in Hollywood. If it was indeed bad, the studio could have dumped it on HBO Max.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-batgirl-cancellation-explains-why-dceu-is-such-a-mess-compared-to-mcu-503082">'Batgirl' cancellation explains why DCEU is such a mess compared to MCU</a></strong></p>

<p>Leslie Grace has shared a statement on her Instagram profile. As a caption to several set photos and videos from the movie, she wrote, "Querida familia! On the heels of the recent news about our movie “Batgirl,” I am proud of the love, hard work and intention all of our incredible cast and tireless crew put into this film over 7 months in Scotland. I feel blessed to have worked among absolute greats and forged relationships for a lifetime in the process!"</p>

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<p>She added, "To every Batgirl fan - THANK YOU for the love and belief, allowing me to take on the cape and become, as Babs said best, “my own damn hero!” #Batgirl for life! 🦇"</p>

<p>Grace rose to fame with the acclaimed 2021 musical film 'In the Heights' and 'Batgirl' was going to be her breakout role. But sadly, it was not to be. The film also has Michael Keaton returning as Batman after three decades. JK Simmons was cast as Batgirl or Barbara Gordon's father, Jim Gordon. 'The Mummy' actor Brendan Fraser was also in the cast as supervillain 'Firefly'.</p>

<p>The director Bilall Fallah and Adil El Arbi have also reacted. They said, "We still can’t believe it. As directors, it is critical that our work be shown to audiences, and while the film was far from finished, we wish that fans all over the world would have had the opportunity to see and embrace the final film themselves. Maybe one day they will insha’Allah. As huge fans of Batman since we were little kids, it was a privilege and an honor to have been a part of the DCEU, even if it was for a brief moment. 'Batgirl For Life.'"</p>


'Batgirl' star Leslie Grace has reacted after Warner Bros scrapped her DC superhero movie. The shocking decision comes after the Warner Bros and Discovery merger.

'Batgirl' star Leslie Grace has reacted after Warner Bros scrapped her DC superhero movie. The shocking decision comes after the Warner Bros and Discovery merger. Directed by Bilall Fallah and Adil El Arbi, the film was made under the previous regime and the CEO and President of Warner Bros Discovery, David Zaslav, did not think the film had potential. Still, cancelling an almost finished movie is almost unprecedented in Hollywood. If it was indeed bad, the studio could have dumped it on HBO Max. Also Read: 'Batgirl' cancellation explains why DCEU is such a mess compared to MCU Leslie Grace has shared a statement on her Instagram profile. As a caption to several set photos and videos from the movie, she wrote, "Querida familia! On the heels of the recent news about our movie “Batgirl,” I am proud of the love, hard work and intention all of our incredible cast and tireless crew put into this film over 7 months in Scotland. I feel blessed to have worked among absolute greats and forged relationships for a lifetime in the process!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Leslie Grace (@lesliegrace) × She added, "To every Batgirl fan - THANK YOU for the love and belief, allowing me to take on the cape and become, as Babs said best, “my own damn hero!” #Batgirl for life! 🦇" Grace rose to fame with the acclaimed 2021 musical film 'In the Heights' and 'Batgirl' was going to be her breakout role. But sadly, it was not to be. The film also has Michael Keaton returning as Batman after three decades. JK Simmons was cast as Batgirl or Barbara Gordon's father, Jim Gordon. 'The Mummy' actor Brendan Fraser was also in the cast as supervillain 'Firefly'. The director Bilall Fallah and Adil El Arbi have also reacted. They said, "We still can’t believe it. As directors, it is critical that our work be shown to audiences, and while the film was far from finished, we wish that fans all over the world would have had the opportunity to see and embrace the final film themselves. Maybe one day they will insha’Allah. As huge fans of Batman since we were little kids, it was a privilege and an honor to have been a part of the DCEU, even if it was for a brief moment. 'Batgirl For Life.'"

'Batgirl' shelved: Star Leslie Grace says 'my own damn hero', directors Bilall Fallah, Adil El Arbi also react

Apart from 'Batgirl', Nicolas Cage's 'Superman Lives' & these 7 films were also scrapped!

<p>Warner bros. and DC comics have now officially shelved `Batgirl` after the film reached its post-production stage and will not premiere in theatres or on any other digital platforms including HBO Max.</p>

<p>According to Variety, helmed by the 'Ms Marvel'&nbsp;and 'Bad Boys for Life'&nbsp;directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the film had Leslie Grace in the lead role. The film was greenlit in 2021 as part of a company-wide effort at Warner Bros. to create feature films specifically for HBO Max. But the new corporate regime at Warner Bros. Discovery has pivoted the company`s priorities back to theatrical features, leaving 'Batgirl'&nbsp;without a proper home.</p>

<p>Along with the `Batgirl`, Warner bros. has also shelved `Scoob! : Holiday Haunt,` a followup to the 2020 film `Scoob!.</p>

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<p>`The official statement for shelving the major projects from the senior members of the production house is still awaited.</p>

<p>As per Variety, studio insiders insist the decision to shelve 'Batgirl' was not driven by the quality of the film or the commitment of the filmmakers, but by the desire for the studio`s slate of DC features to be at a blockbuster scale. 'Batgirl' was budgeted to screen in homes on HBO Max, and not for a major global release in theatres. Along with Grace, the `Batgirl` also starred J.K Simmons, Jim Gordon, Brendan Fraser and, Michael Keaton in prominent roles.</p>

<p>The decision still comes as a shock, as studios almost never shelve productions outright, preferring to get at least some return on their investment. It also comes as Warner Bros. is still contending with what to do about 'The Flash', a DC adaptation created and budgeted specifically for theatrical release in 2023. The film has been utterly hamstrung by repeated allegations of abuse and misconduct by its star, Ezra Miller, Variety reported.</p>


Warner bros. and DC comics have now officially shelved `Batgirl` after the film reached its post-production stage and will not premiere in theatres or on any other digital platforms including HBO Max.

Warner bros. and DC comics have now officially shelved `Batgirl` after the film reached its post-production stage and will not premiere in theatres or on any other digital platforms including HBO Max. According to Variety, helmed by the 'Ms Marvel' and 'Bad Boys for Life' directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the film had Leslie Grace in the lead role. The film was greenlit in 2021 as part of a company-wide effort at Warner Bros. to create feature films specifically for HBO Max. But the new corporate regime at Warner Bros. Discovery has pivoted the company`s priorities back to theatrical features, leaving 'Batgirl' without a proper home. Along with the `Batgirl`, Warner bros. has also shelved `Scoob! : Holiday Haunt,` a followup to the 2020 film `Scoob!. Also Read: 'Better Call Saul' Season 6 Episode 11 review: Kim Wexler's fate revealed & Walter White, Jesse Pinkman return `The official statement for shelving the major projects from the senior members of the production house is still awaited. As per Variety, studio insiders insist the decision to shelve 'Batgirl' was not driven by the quality of the film or the commitment of the filmmakers, but by the desire for the studio`s slate of DC features to be at a blockbuster scale. 'Batgirl' was budgeted to screen in homes on HBO Max, and not for a major global release in theatres. Along with Grace, the `Batgirl` also starred J.K Simmons, Jim Gordon, Brendan Fraser and, Michael Keaton in prominent roles. The decision still comes as a shock, as studios almost never shelve productions outright, preferring to get at least some return on their investment. It also comes as Warner Bros. is still contending with what to do about 'The Flash', a DC adaptation created and budgeted specifically for theatrical release in 2023. The film has been utterly hamstrung by repeated allegations of abuse and misconduct by its star, Ezra Miller, Variety reported.

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Apart from 'Batgirl', Nicolas Cage's 'Superman Lives' & these 7 films were also scrapped!

Warner Bros shelves 'Batgirl', will not release in theatres or HBO Max