As per reports, Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global have held talks about a potential merger of the two media companies.

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Warner Bros Discovery has decided to resurrect Coyote vs. Acme after filmmakers revolted against its initial shelving. The live-action/animation hybrid film, helmed by director Dave Green, is getting a second chance and is currently up for grabs with Amazon in the mix as a potential buyer as per The Hollywood Reporter. This comes in the wake of Warner Bros shelving two other completed projects, Batgirl and Scoob! Holiday Haunt, in August 2022.

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The cancellation of Batgirl and Scoob! sent shockwaves through the film industry, leading affected filmmakers to create a support network to share their concerns and offer mutual support.&nbsp;

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The scrapping of Coyote vs. Acme was even more unsettling for the creative community, as it was initially presented as a one-time deviation from the studio's strategy. Following the revival of the film, the affected filmmakers are approaching the situation with caution.

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What sets Coyote vs. Acme apart is that it was fully completed and had undergone successful test screenings. Starring Will Forte, John Cena, and Lana Condor, the film is described as a crowd-pleaser in the tradition of popcorn-style entertainment.

Director Dave Green's industry colleagues mobilised to prevent the film from being perceived in the same light as Batgirl. A "funeral screening" for the film was originally planned, but with its potential resurgence, the term "funeral" no longer seems fitting.

Many in the industry believe that Coyote vs. Acme has the potential to be profitable and offer more than just a tax write-off. The film's playful use of iconic characters and themes draws parallels to the success of franchises like Barbie.

Warner Bros Discovery has decided to resurrect Coyote vs. Acme after filmmakers revolted against its initial shelving. The live-action/animation hybrid film, helmed by director Dave Green, is getting a second chance and is currently up for grabs with Amazon in the mix as a potential buyer as per The Hollywood Reporter.

Warner Bros Discovery has decided to resurrect Coyote vs. Acme after filmmakers revolted against its initial shelving. The live-action/animation hybrid film, helmed by director Dave Green, is getting a second chance and is currently up for grabs with Amazon in the mix as a potential buyer as per The Hollywood Reporter. This comes in the wake of Warner Bros shelving two other completed projects, Batgirl and Scoob! Holiday Haunt, in August 2022. Also Read | Explained | Is Warner Bros facing an existential crisis? Struggles and uncertainty plague the studio The cancellation of Batgirl and Scoob! sent shockwaves through the film industry, leading affected filmmakers to create a support network to share their concerns and offer mutual support. Also Read | 'Batgirl' cancellation explains why DCEU is such a mess compared to MCU The scrapping of Coyote vs. Acme was even more unsettling for the creative community, as it was initially presented as a one-time deviation from the studio's strategy. Following the revival of the film, the affected filmmakers are approaching the situation with caution. What sets Coyote vs. Acme apart is that it was fully completed and had undergone successful test screenings. Starring Will Forte, John Cena, and Lana Condor, the film is described as a crowd-pleaser in the tradition of popcorn-style entertainment. Director Dave Green's industry colleagues mobilised to prevent the film from being perceived in the same light as Batgirl. A "funeral screening" for the film was originally planned, but with its potential resurgence, the term "funeral" no longer seems fitting. Many in the industry believe that Coyote vs. Acme has the potential to be profitable and offer more than just a tax write-off. The film's playful use of iconic characters and themes draws parallels to the success of franchises like Barbie.

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Film extra Cristina Stanovici recently shared a distressing account of the severe injuries she sustained while working on the Glasgow set of the Batgirl movie. In a candid interview with The Sun newspaper, Stanovici detailed her experience, shedding light on a significant incident that raises questions about safety on film sets and the consequences of accidents in the industry.

The incident occurred during late-night filming in Glasgow's city centre. Stanovici, a 5 feet 1 inch tall extra, was performing as a bystander when a motorcycle equipped with cameras, used for capturing cinematic shots, collided with her. The impact was forceful and resulted in severe injuries, including a broken thigh, shin, hip, pelvis, thumb, and a head gash.

In the immediate aftermath of the collision, Stanovici screamed for help and sought the attention of paramedics who were fortunately on-site. She remained on the ground for nearly an hour while medical professionals assessed her condition and provided stabilisation.

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<h2>Recovery and legal action</h2>

Following the accident, Stanovici underwent a long and challenging recovery process, spending three days in intensive care and enduring multiple surgeries. Even after 17 months, she continues to experience pain due to a rod remaining in her leg.

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Seeking accountability for the incident, Stanovici has taken legal action by instructing a legal firm to sue Warner Bros, the studio behind the Batgirl movie. The lawsuit aims to address questions regarding safety protocols on set and the responsibility of production companies in preventing accidents like these.

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<h2>The fate of the Batgirl movie</h2>

Despite the completion of filming and high expectations surrounding the $90 million production, the Batgirl movie faced an unexpected turn of events. Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav decided to scrap the film, reportedly due to poor reviews from test screenings. This decision surprised fans and left the cast, including Leslie Grace, Michael Keaton, and Brendan Fraser, in a state of uncertainty.

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Film extra Cristina Stanovici recently shared a distressing account of the severe injuries she sustained while working on the Glasgow set of the Batgirl movie. In a candid interview with The Sun newspaper, Stanovici detailed her experience, shedding light on a significant incident that raises questions about safety on film sets and the consequences of accidents in the industry.

Film extra Cristina Stanovici recently shared a distressing account of the severe injuries she sustained while working on the Glasgow set of the Batgirl movie. In a candid interview with The Sun newspaper, Stanovici detailed her experience, shedding light on a significant incident that raises questions about safety on film sets and the consequences of accidents in the industry. The incident occurred during late-night filming in Glasgow's city centre. Stanovici, a 5 feet 1 inch tall extra, was performing as a bystander when a motorcycle equipped with cameras, used for capturing cinematic shots, collided with her. The impact was forceful and resulted in severe injuries, including a broken thigh, shin, hip, pelvis, thumb, and a head gash. In the immediate aftermath of the collision, Stanovici screamed for help and sought the attention of paramedics who were fortunately on-site. She remained on the ground for nearly an hour while medical professionals assessed her condition and provided stabilisation. Also Read | Apart from 'Batgirl', Nicolas Cage's 'Superman Lives' & these 7 films were also scrapped! Recovery and legal action Following the accident, Stanovici underwent a long and challenging recovery process, spending three days in intensive care and enduring multiple surgeries. Even after 17 months, she continues to experience pain due to a rod remaining in her leg. Seeking accountability for the incident, Stanovici has taken legal action by instructing a legal firm to sue Warner Bros, the studio behind the Batgirl movie. The lawsuit aims to address questions regarding safety protocols on set and the responsibility of production companies in preventing accidents like these. Also Read | On Batman Day 2023, celebrating the timeless charm of Adam West's Batman The fate of the Batgirl movie Despite the completion of filming and high expectations surrounding the $90 million production, the Batgirl movie faced an unexpected turn of events. Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav decided to scrap the film, reportedly due to poor reviews from test screenings. This decision surprised fans and left the cast, including Leslie Grace, Michael Keaton, and Brendan Fraser, in a state of uncertainty. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Warner&nbsp;Bros Discovery on Thursday said it planned to expand production capacity at its Leavesden studios near London by more than 50%, adding 10 new sound stages to the facility where much of the Barbie&nbsp;blockbuster and HBO's House of the Dragon&nbsp;were filmed.

The project, announced during a visit to Los Angeles by British Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt, is expected to create some 4,000 direct and indirect jobs, the company said in a statement.

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Hunt told Reuters in a telephone interview that the investment would total 245 million pounds ($301 million).

Warner&nbsp;Bros said it would increase the value of Leavesden's annual film and television production by 200 million pounds ($245.9 million), bringing it to 600 million pounds ($737.6 million) a year,&nbsp;Warner&nbsp;Bros Discovery said.

The investment comes as&nbsp;Warner&nbsp;Bros Discovery's California production has been hit with the first joint strike&nbsp;of writers&nbsp;and actors&nbsp;in 63 years, delaying major projects and prompting it to slash revenue forecasts for the rest of this year.

The Leavesden project's construction is due to start in the second quarter of 2024, with completion in 2027 and will bring the facility's total stages to 29 from 19 currently.

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Hunt said the Leavesden project "is a huge vote of confidence in the UK" and will benefit from longstanding British tax breaks for local film and television production.

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Warner Bros Discovery on Thursday said it planned to expand production capacity at its Leavesden studios near London by more than 50%, adding 10 new sound stages to the facility where much of the Barbie blockbuster and HBO's House of the Dragon were filmed.

Warner Bros Discovery on Thursday said it planned to expand production capacity at its Leavesden studios near London by more than 50%, adding 10 new sound stages to the facility where much of the Barbie blockbuster and HBO's House of the Dragon were filmed. The project, announced during a visit to Los Angeles by British Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt, is expected to create some 4,000 direct and indirect jobs, the company said in a statement. Travis Kelce reveals he extended an invite to Taylor Swift for a football game Hunt told Reuters in a telephone interview that the investment would total 245 million pounds ($301 million). Warner Bros said it would increase the value of Leavesden's annual film and television production by 200 million pounds ($245.9 million), bringing it to 600 million pounds ($737.6 million) a year, Warner Bros Discovery said. The investment comes as Warner Bros Discovery's California production has been hit with the first joint strike of writers and actors in 63 years, delaying major projects and prompting it to slash revenue forecasts for the rest of this year. The Leavesden project's construction is due to start in the second quarter of 2024, with completion in 2027 and will bring the facility's total stages to 29 from 19 currently. Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha get warm welcome at Udaipur airport ahead of wedding Hunt said the Leavesden project "is a huge vote of confidence in the UK" and will benefit from longstanding British tax breaks for local film and television production. "The UK ambition is to be the world's next Silicon Valley, and we think we're already Europe's technology and entertainment hub. And this is another step towards that," he said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Ever since it released, Greta Gerwig's fantasy comedy, Barbie, has surged past industry milestones. First, this Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling starrer&nbsp;became the highest-grossing movie of all time directed by a solo female director. Then it became the first $1 billion dollar film by a female director. Now, it has become Warner Bros' biggest film in the domestic market (United States), beating out Christopher Nolan's 2008 superhero film The Dark Knight. The Barbenheimer rivalry, it appears, continues. At the time of writing, Barbie's domestic box office haul is $537.5 million, surpassing The Dark Knight's $536 million. As the film approaches its fourth weekend, the ascent of Barbie at the box office is showing no signs of slowing down.&nbsp;

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Projections indicate that in the imminent days ahead, the film is set to surpass the animated marvel The Super Mario Bros. Movie&nbsp;by Universal, which has amassed $574 million, as the leading domestic release of 2023.&nbsp;And with a global box office haul recently crossing the $1.2 billion mark, Barbie now has its sights set on dethroning The Super Mario Bros. Movie&nbsp;($1.35 billion) as the year's highest-grossing worldwide release.

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The film also stars Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Helen Mirren, Issa Rae, Simu Liu, Michael Cera, Rhea Perlman, and Will Ferrell.

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<h2>What is Barbie all about?</h2>

Barbie explores the journey of its central character, Barbie, who, accompanied by her partner Ken and owner Sasha, embarks on a voyage of self-discovery in the tangible world. Barbie's pivotal choice is catalysed by her realisation of imperfections within her once immaculate appearance. As they navigate the complexities of the real world, including societal ideals of beauty, their encounters culminate in a transformative impact on the societal structure within Barbieland.

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<h2>Barbie review</h2>

WION's Shomini Sen wrote in her review of Barbie, "I would still say that the film very smartly shows how society is and humanises the iconic doll. For decades Barbie has been one of the most popular toys for young girls, setting unrealistic standards of beauty. Sure, Mattel has reinvented the doll and made every girl believe that they can be whatever they want to be - just like their favourite doll, but the narrative of everything being overtly perfect has also done damage to several. Greta, in that sense, spins the narrative and adds a layer of cynicism to Barbieland to show how things are in real. Flawed, depressed, and definitely not perfect- even though the plastic remains constant."

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Ever since it released, Greta Gerwig's fantasy comedy, Barbie, has surged past industry milestones. First, this Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling starrer became the highest-grossing movie of all time directed by a solo female director.

Ever since it released, Greta Gerwig's fantasy comedy, Barbie, has surged past industry milestones. First, this Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling starrer became the highest-grossing movie of all time directed by a solo female director. Then it became the first $1 billion dollar film by a female director. Now, it has become Warner Bros' biggest film in the domestic market (United States), beating out Christopher Nolan's 2008 superhero film The Dark Knight. The Barbenheimer rivalry, it appears, continues. At the time of writing, Barbie's domestic box office haul is $537.5 million, surpassing The Dark Knight's $536 million. As the film approaches its fourth weekend, the ascent of Barbie at the box office is showing no signs of slowing down. Also Read: Explained | Barbie crossed $1bn. Why it's not just another box office number Projections indicate that in the imminent days ahead, the film is set to surpass the animated marvel The Super Mario Bros. Movie by Universal, which has amassed $574 million, as the leading domestic release of 2023. And with a global box office haul recently crossing the $1.2 billion mark, Barbie now has its sights set on dethroning The Super Mario Bros. Movie ($1.35 billion) as the year's highest-grossing worldwide release. Also Read: 15 years of The Dark Knight: A cinematic masterpiece that redefined superhero genre The film also stars Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Helen Mirren, Issa Rae, Simu Liu, Michael Cera, Rhea Perlman, and Will Ferrell. What is Barbie all about? Barbie explores the journey of its central character, Barbie, who, accompanied by her partner Ken and owner Sasha, embarks on a voyage of self-discovery in the tangible world. Barbie's pivotal choice is catalysed by her realisation of imperfections within her once immaculate appearance. As they navigate the complexities of the real world, including societal ideals of beauty, their encounters culminate in a transformative impact on the societal structure within Barbieland. Also Read: Barbie review: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling's film smart, funny and very woke Barbie review WION's Shomini Sen wrote in her review of Barbie, "I would still say that the film very smartly shows how society is and humanises the iconic doll. For decades Barbie has been one of the most popular toys for young girls, setting unrealistic standards of beauty. Sure, Mattel has reinvented the doll and made every girl believe that they can be whatever they want to be - just like their favourite doll, but the narrative of everything being overtly perfect has also done damage to several. Greta, in that sense, spins the narrative and adds a layer of cynicism to Barbieland to show how things are in real. Flawed, depressed, and definitely not perfect- even though the plastic remains constant." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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In Japan, as in the rest of the world, the trend of Barbenheimer memes gained momentum on social media, sparked by the simultaneous release of two highly anticipated but contrasting films, Barbie and Oppenheimer. The memes were endorsed by the marketing and promotion team of at least Barbie (Warner Bros) and it worked in the favour of both movies as they have become worldwide hits. However, some of the memes Barbenheimer were deemed insensitive and offensive as they seemed to glorify the atomic bomb, especially considering the upcoming 78th anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. Oppenheimer, directed by Christopher Nolan, is a biopic about J Robert Oppenheimer, who was instrumental in the development of the technology behind the first atomic bomb.

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In response to the controversial Barbenheimer memes, some people in Japan have begun posting 9/11 memes on social media as a form of retaliation. They argued that using the atomic bomb as a comedic meme trivialises the tragic loss of lives caused by these historical events.

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One particular meme from the American Warner Bros social media account portrayed Barbie's Margot Robbie with a hairstyle resembling a mushroom cloud, referencing the atomic bomb in Oppenheimer.&nbsp;The response from the account was deemed inappropriate, further fueling the controversy.

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The Japanese branch of Warner Bros had earlier expressed its disappointment with the American headquarters for engaging with the controversial memes. They considered the reactions inconsiderate and called for appropriate action to be taken.

In response, Warner Bros US told the BBC, "Warner Bros regrets its recent insensitive social media engagement. The studio offers a sincere apology."

<h2>What is the reason behind the Japanese anger?</h2>

The cause of the Japanese anger stems from the argument that serious stuff like Oppenheimer should not be joked about. Oppenheimer revolves around the events leading to the development of atomic bomb technology. This technology was subsequently used with devastating consequences in the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, resulting in the loss of hundreds of thousands of innocent lives. Given the sensitive nature of this historical tragedy, especially for Japan, making jokes or memes about it, even for promotional purposes, is considered highly inappropriate and disrespectful.

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In Japan, as in the rest of the world, the trend of Barbenheimer memes gained momentum on social media, sparked by the simultaneous release of two highly anticipated but contrasting films, Barbie and Oppenheimer.

In Japan, as in the rest of the world, the trend of Barbenheimer memes gained momentum on social media, sparked by the simultaneous release of two highly anticipated but contrasting films, Barbie and Oppenheimer. The memes were endorsed by the marketing and promotion team of at least Barbie (Warner Bros) and it worked in the favour of both movies as they have become worldwide hits. However, some of the memes Barbenheimer were deemed insensitive and offensive as they seemed to glorify the atomic bomb, especially considering the upcoming 78th anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. Oppenheimer, directed by Christopher Nolan, is a biopic about J Robert Oppenheimer, who was instrumental in the development of the technology behind the first atomic bomb. Also Read: Oppenheimer review: Nolan's visually stunning epic fuses genius and guilt In response to the controversial Barbenheimer memes, some people in Japan have begun posting 9/11 memes on social media as a form of retaliation. They argued that using the atomic bomb as a comedic meme trivialises the tragic loss of lives caused by these historical events. Japanese Twitter users are now making 9/11 edits in response to the #Barbenheimer memes "What you are doing is the same thing as this" pic.twitter.com/koJdY0mR5n — Culture Crave 🍿 (@CultureCrave) August 1, 2023 × Also Read: Barbie review: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling's film is smart, funny and very woke One particular meme from the American Warner Bros social media account portrayed Barbie's Margot Robbie with a hairstyle resembling a mushroom cloud, referencing the atomic bomb in Oppenheimer. The response from the account was deemed inappropriate, further fueling the controversy. The Japanese branch of Warner Bros had earlier expressed its disappointment with the American headquarters for engaging with the controversial memes. They considered the reactions inconsiderate and called for appropriate action to be taken. In response, Warner Bros US told the BBC, "Warner Bros regrets its recent insensitive social media engagement. The studio offers a sincere apology." What is the reason behind the Japanese anger? The cause of the Japanese anger stems from the argument that serious stuff like Oppenheimer should not be joked about. Oppenheimer revolves around the events leading to the development of atomic bomb technology. This technology was subsequently used with devastating consequences in the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, resulting in the loss of hundreds of thousands of innocent lives. Given the sensitive nature of this historical tragedy, especially for Japan, making jokes or memes about it, even for promotional purposes, is considered highly inappropriate and disrespectful. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Japanese respond with 9/11 memes in retaliation to 'insensitive' Barbenheimer memes

Warner Bros has issued an apology after the official Barbie movie account responded to Barbenheimer memes containing images of atom bombs. Some of these images featured Margot Robbie with a mushroom cloud hairstyle, and the account's reply read, "This Ken is a stylist". The incident has caused significant outrage among Japanese film buffs, especially given that the Margot Robbie movie is set to be released in the country on August 11, just five days after the 78th anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bomb attack. The hashtag #NoBarbenheimer has been trending. If you don't already know, Barbenheimer is a portmanteau of two major studio films — Barbie and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer — that were vastly different in terms of their character, both of which released on 21 July. Barbenheimer was promoted as a sort of strange double feature. And it worked in the favour of both movies.&nbsp;

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Among the memes that angered Japanese social media users was one depicting Cillian Murphy, who portrayed Robert Oppenheimer, also known as the "father of the atomic bomb," carrying Ms Robbie on his shoulder through a burning city. The official Barbie movie account's response to this image was, "It's going to be a summer to be remembered."

In response to the controversy, Warner Bros Japan, through its own Barbie account, had expressed deep regret for the American headquarters' official Barbie account's reaction to the "Barbenheimer" fan posts on social media.

Now to the BBC, the Warner Bros headquarters in the US said, "Warner Bros regrets its recent insensitive social media engagement. The studio offers a sincere apology."

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<h2>What is the Japanese anger about?</h2>

The thing is, Oppenheimer, a Universal Pictures project not a Warner Bros one, is a serious biopic that is centred around the events that led to the development of the atomic bomb technology. The said technology was then used to devastating effect in the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945. The bombings effectively ended World War II, as Imperial Japan surrendered, but also caused the lives of hundreds of thousands of innocents. Naturally, the topic is quite touchy, particularly so in Japan. And making jokes about it, even if for promotional purposes.

<h2>What is Barbie all about?</h2>

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Barbie follows the journey of Barbie and Ken, who find themselves expelled from the perfect world of Barbie Land due to their imperfections. Directed by Gerwig and co-written by Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, the film explores themes of self-exploration and existential crisis as the characters navigate the realm of reality. The star-studded cast includes Ryan Gosling, Will Ferrell, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, Emma Mackey, America Ferrera, Alexandra Shipp, Ariana Greenblatt, Emerald Fennell, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Sharon Rooney, Anna Cruz Kanye, Ritu Arya, Conor Swindell, Jamie Demetriou, Marisa Abela, Issa Rae, Hari Nef, and Ncuti Gatwa.

The film's quirky, committed marketing has been credited for its huge success at the box office, but clearly, too much enthusiasm&nbsp;can sometimes backfire.

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Warner Bros has issued an apology after the official Barbie movie account responded to Barbenheimer memes containing images of atom bombs. Some of these images featured Margot Robbie with a mushroom cloud hairstyle, and the account's reply read, "This Ken is a stylist".

Warner Bros has issued an apology after the official Barbie movie account responded to Barbenheimer memes containing images of atom bombs. Some of these images featured Margot Robbie with a mushroom cloud hairstyle, and the account's reply read, "This Ken is a stylist". The incident has caused significant outrage among Japanese film buffs, especially given that the Margot Robbie movie is set to be released in the country on August 11, just five days after the 78th anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bomb attack. The hashtag #NoBarbenheimer has been trending. If you don't already know, Barbenheimer is a portmanteau of two major studio films — Barbie and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer — that were vastly different in terms of their character, both of which released on 21 July. Barbenheimer was promoted as a sort of strange double feature. And it worked in the favour of both movies. Among the memes that angered Japanese social media users was one depicting Cillian Murphy, who portrayed Robert Oppenheimer, also known as the "father of the atomic bomb," carrying Ms Robbie on his shoulder through a burning city. The official Barbie movie account's response to this image was, "It's going to be a summer to be remembered." In response to the controversy, Warner Bros Japan, through its own Barbie account, had expressed deep regret for the American headquarters' official Barbie account's reaction to the "Barbenheimer" fan posts on social media. Now to the BBC, the Warner Bros headquarters in the US said, "Warner Bros regrets its recent insensitive social media engagement. The studio offers a sincere apology." Also Read: Oppenheimer review: Nolan's visually stunning epic fuses genius and guilt What is the Japanese anger about? The thing is, Oppenheimer, a Universal Pictures project not a Warner Bros one, is a serious biopic that is centred around the events that led to the development of the atomic bomb technology. The said technology was then used to devastating effect in the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945. The bombings effectively ended World War II, as Imperial Japan surrendered, but also caused the lives of hundreds of thousands of innocents. Naturally, the topic is quite touchy, particularly so in Japan. And making jokes about it, even if for promotional purposes. What is Barbie all about? Also Read: Barbie review: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling's film is smart, funny and very woke Barbie follows the journey of Barbie and Ken, who find themselves expelled from the perfect world of Barbie Land due to their imperfections. Directed by Gerwig and co-written by Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, the film explores themes of self-exploration and existential crisis as the characters navigate the realm of reality. The star-studded cast includes Ryan Gosling, Will Ferrell, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, Emma Mackey, America Ferrera, Alexandra Shipp, Ariana Greenblatt, Emerald Fennell, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Sharon Rooney, Anna Cruz Kanye, Ritu Arya, Conor Swindell, Jamie Demetriou, Marisa Abela, Issa Rae, Hari Nef, and Ncuti Gatwa. The film's quirky, committed marketing has been credited for its huge success at the box office, but clearly, too much enthusiasm can sometimes backfire. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Warner Bros apologises for Barbie movie account's response to atomic bomb memes

While the world is celebrating Barbenheimer, there's a controversy brewing in Japan over the two films- Barbie and Oppenheimer. Warner Bros Japan has criticised its American counterpart for a social media incident involving the two films. Warner Bros Japan has reacted to posts on the Barbenheimer event on Twitter, now known as X.&nbsp;

The term Barbenheimer was coined as both the films were released on the same day in most countries across the world.&nbsp; 
 
In Japan, Barbie is set for an August 11 release while Oppenheimer's release date is not known.

The film is a biopic about theoretical physicist J Robert Oppenheimer, whose efforts to build the world's first atomic bombs resulted in the deaths of over 200,000 Japanese people in 1945, when the Americans attacked the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan.&nbsp; 
 
“We consider it extremely regrettable that the official account of the American headquarters for the movie Barbie reacted to the social media postings of Barbenheimer fans,” Warner Bros Japan wrote in a statement posted on Twitter.

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“We take this situation very seriously. We are asking the US headquarters to take appropriate action. We apologise to those who were offended by this series of inconsiderate reactions. Warner Bros Japan." 
 
Barbie's official Twitter account reacted to a fan-made poster of the Barbenheimer event. The poster showed Barbie sitting on Oppenheimer's shoulders with what looks like a nuclear explosion in the background. As a reaction to the post, the Barbie Twitter handle wrote, "It’s going to be a summer to remember."

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Twitter has added a community note to the post, offering historical context. “At 8:15 a.m. on August 6, 1945 (Showa 20), an atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima for the first time in human history. The particular nature of the damage caused by the atomic bombs is that mass destruction and mass murder occurred instantaneously and indiscriminately,” the note read. 
 
The post has not gone down well with many in Japan who are only promoting Barbie and not Oppenheimer for obvious reasons.&nbsp; 
 
There has been some controversy about the depiction of the bombing in the film as well. Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer has been massively successful both critically and commercially. The film recently passed the $400 million mark worldwide.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-oppenheimer-review-nolans-visually-stunning-epic-fuses-genius-and-guilt-618110">Oppenheimer review: Nolan's visually stunning epic fuses genius and guilt</a> 
 
Greta Gerwig's Barbie is on its way to becoming the year’s second billion-dollar hit, having made a little under $800 million worldwide so far.

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While the world is celebrating Barbenheimer, there's a controversy brewing in Japan over the two films- Barbie and Oppenheimer. Warner Bros Japan has criticised its American counterpart for a social media incident involving the two films.

While the world is celebrating Barbenheimer, there's a controversy brewing in Japan over the two films- Barbie and Oppenheimer. Warner Bros Japan has criticised its American counterpart for a social media incident involving the two films. Warner Bros Japan has reacted to posts on the Barbenheimer event on Twitter, now known as X. The term Barbenheimer was coined as both the films were released on the same day in most countries across the world. In Japan, Barbie is set for an August 11 release while Oppenheimer's release date is not known. The film is a biopic about theoretical physicist J Robert Oppenheimer, whose efforts to build the world's first atomic bombs resulted in the deaths of over 200,000 Japanese people in 1945, when the Americans attacked the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan. “We consider it extremely regrettable that the official account of the American headquarters for the movie Barbie reacted to the social media postings of Barbenheimer fans,” Warner Bros Japan wrote in a statement posted on Twitter. “We take this situation very seriously. We are asking the US headquarters to take appropriate action. We apologise to those who were offended by this series of inconsiderate reactions. Warner Bros Japan." Barbie's official Twitter account reacted to a fan-made poster of the Barbenheimer event. The poster showed Barbie sitting on Oppenheimer's shoulders with what looks like a nuclear explosion in the background. As a reaction to the post, the Barbie Twitter handle wrote, "It’s going to be a summer to remember." Twitter has added a community note to the post, offering historical context. “At 8:15 a.m. on August 6, 1945 (Showa 20), an atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima for the first time in human history. The particular nature of the damage caused by the atomic bombs is that mass destruction and mass murder occurred instantaneously and indiscriminately,” the note read. The post has not gone down well with many in Japan who are only promoting Barbie and not Oppenheimer for obvious reasons. There has been some controversy about the depiction of the bombing in the film as well. Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer has been massively successful both critically and commercially. The film recently passed the $400 million mark worldwide. Also read: Oppenheimer review: Nolan's visually stunning epic fuses genius and guilt Greta Gerwig's Barbie is on its way to becoming the year’s second billion-dollar hit, having made a little under $800 million worldwide so far.

Warner Bros Japan slams its American counterpart over a Barbenheimer post on social media 

Recently, Variety reported that Warner Bros Discovery is in negotiations to sell approximately half of its film and TV music-publishing assets for an estimated $500 million. Although the specific assets up for sale are not yet known, Variety's source indicates that a major label, with Sony in the lead, is likely to acquire the rights to "slightly less than half" of the catalog. The catalog, valued at around $500 million, is believed to include music from well-known films such as Purple Rain, Evita, Sweeney Todd, Rent, various Batman films, and several other titles. It may also encompass songs featured in iconic films like Casablanca, including the timeless "As Time Goes By". However, the precise details of the rights involved in the deal remain uncertain. Renowned attorney Allen Grubman is reportedly overseeing the transaction on behalf of Warner Discovery CEO David Zaslav.

<h2>Are the glory days of Warner Bros over?</h2>

These negotiations represent another development in the ongoing changes and challenges faced by the once-dominant Warner Bros brand. The decision is almost certainly driven by strategic considerations and financial factors. A prominent and influential entertainment company with a rich history spanning more than 100 years in the film and television industry, WB has undergone significant transformations in recent years. And it has been a mostly downhill journey for one of the pioneering Big Five movie studios. Release after release, the studio has continued to suffer losses. Even the usually reliable cash cow franchises like Wizarding World (which encompasses Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts)&nbsp;and DC, which brought billions in the noughties, are no longer working.

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<h2>Of acquisitions and mergers</h2>

In 2018, Warner Bros was acquired by AT&amp;T as part of its acquisition of Time Warner, WB's parent company. This led to the formation of WarnerMedia, which encompassed various media properties, including Warner Bros Studios. However, in May 2021, AT&amp;T announced a deal to spin off WarnerMedia into a new company called Warner Bros Discovery. The move was driven by AT&amp;T's desire to focus more on its core telecommunications business and reduce its debt. The merger between WarnerMedia and Discovery Inc, which was finalised in 2022, was expected to create a formidable entertainment powerhouse capable of competing with other major players in the streaming landscape.

But...

<h2>The Zaslav Effect</h2>

Ever since he assumed command, Zaslav has faced significant criticism for his controversial decision to drastically reduce the content library on the streaming service HBO Max as a means of tax write-offs. This move resulted in a staggering loss of nearly $25 billion from the company's market capitalisation. Numerous projects, such as Batgirl (a $90 million film) and Scoob! Holiday Haunt, were&nbsp;either close to completion or in advanced stages of post-production, but were axed anyway. Cancelling a movie like Batgirl, featuring acclaimed directors like Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah at the helm, an undeniable popular appeal that is inherent in comic-book superheroes, and finally a cast with names like Leslie Grace, Michael Keaton, Brendan Fraser, and JK Simmons is unprecedented.

Earlier, before Zaslav's time, Christopher Nolan, for whom Warner Bros had been a home for nearly more than 17 years, chose to quit after the studio announced in 2021 that it will release every big screen project on both HBO Max and in theatres. Apart from Nolan, many other filmmakers took exception to the decision. Now, Zaslav's actions may have further exacerbated the discontent among filmmakers and industry professionals.&nbsp;

But Warner Bros' biggest issue is DC.

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<h2>The DC Problem</h2>

While the Marvel Cinematic Universe started with 2008's summer release of Jon Favreau's Iron Man, the DCEU's beginning came half a decade later in 2013 with Zack Snyder's Man of Steel, and it has only played catchup since then. Starring Robert Downey Jr in the role, Iron Man was a runaway, though unexpected, hit. The superhero was not a well-known one, and frankly neither were the Avengers that came later for the general audience who were not comic book readers. But Marvel Studios, with Kevin Feige at the helm, had trust in themselves and the cast (even Robert Downey Jr, who was pretty much persona non grata back then due to his substance abuse issues and run-ins with the law) and crew that paid off.&nbsp;

The challenge in front of Iron Man&nbsp;was also The Dark Knight. Christopher Nolan's grownup-oriented Bat-movie was more of a crime thriller than a full-fledged superhero pic. But the Dark Knight trilogy, featuring Christian Bale in the role, was its own self-contained universe. And it was not until Man of Steel that DC really dipped its toes in the water of a unified cinematic universe populated by several superheroes.

Starring Henry Cavill in the role of Superman, the film was a standalone that was supposed to eventually lead to the formation of the Justice League. But the film was poorly received, as Snyder's gloomier Superman was rejected by fans. The film was a decent commercial success and received mixed critical reviews. The next two releases — Batman V Superman and Suicide Squad —were even more heavily panned by critics and disappointed at the box office as well. That is when the former had the main trinity of DC superheroes — Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman.

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Then came Wonder Woman in 2017, a more hopeful and sunny superhero movie starring Gal Gadot, which pleased both audiences and critics. However, whatever goodwill Wonder Woman had generated evaporated with Justice League later, a bastardised product with two competing visions of Snyder, who had to quit the production midway after a family tragedy, and Joss Whedon, who had directed the first two Avengers movies for rival Marvel Studios and was brought to finish the film.

The film was a spectacular failure, grossing about $650 million on a budget of an incredible $350 million (the vagaries of film economics mean that the original budget does not include promotional and marketing costs, and the cut of theatre chains. The actual budget then is much higher)&nbsp;. It prompted execs at Warner Bros to overhaul the structure of DC Films, the studio in charge of DC adaptations, just one of many since then. After that, DC films have been more successful, with hits like Aquaman and Shazam!, but there have been setbacks too mainly due to the regimes that keep changing and that are evermore capricious.&nbsp;

While James Gunn, a filmmaker with a perfect track record in superhero cinema, is now at the helm of DC Studios, the entity that replaced DC Films, the future is still uncertain. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-the-flash-movie-review-ezra-millers-dc-movie-is-a-worthwhile-adventure-despite-hiccups-604172">The Flash</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-the-flash-movie-review-ezra-millers-dc-movie-is-a-worthwhile-adventure-despite-hiccups-604172">,</a> the latest release, is proving to be another expensive ($200mn) disaster. Gunn is building out a whole new DC Universe, which brings together cinema, television, animation, and gaming to tell one big, cohesive story. But it might be too late. The audiences might be overly fatigued and disenchanted by the continuous poor quality churned out by the brand. In any case, Gunn has his work cut out.&nbsp;

We shall wait and see.

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Recently, Variety reported that Warner Bros Discovery is in negotiations to sell approximately half of its film and TV music-publishing assets for an estimated $500 million.

Recently, Variety reported that Warner Bros Discovery is in negotiations to sell approximately half of its film and TV music-publishing assets for an estimated $500 million. Although the specific assets up for sale are not yet known, Variety's source indicates that a major label, with Sony in the lead, is likely to acquire the rights to "slightly less than half" of the catalog. The catalog, valued at around $500 million, is believed to include music from well-known films such as Purple Rain, Evita, Sweeney Todd, Rent, various Batman films, and several other titles. It may also encompass songs featured in iconic films like Casablanca, including the timeless "As Time Goes By". However, the precise details of the rights involved in the deal remain uncertain. Renowned attorney Allen Grubman is reportedly overseeing the transaction on behalf of Warner Discovery CEO David Zaslav. Are the glory days of Warner Bros over? These negotiations represent another development in the ongoing changes and challenges faced by the once-dominant Warner Bros brand. The decision is almost certainly driven by strategic considerations and financial factors. A prominent and influential entertainment company with a rich history spanning more than 100 years in the film and television industry, WB has undergone significant transformations in recent years. And it has been a mostly downhill journey for one of the pioneering Big Five movie studios. Release after release, the studio has continued to suffer losses. Even the usually reliable cash cow franchises like Wizarding World (which encompasses Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts) and DC, which brought billions in the noughties, are no longer working. Of acquisitions and mergers In 2018, Warner Bros was acquired by AT&T as part of its acquisition of Time Warner, WB's parent company. This led to the formation of WarnerMedia, which encompassed various media properties, including Warner Bros Studios. However, in May 2021, AT&T announced a deal to spin off WarnerMedia into a new company called Warner Bros Discovery. The move was driven by AT&T's desire to focus more on its core telecommunications business and reduce its debt. The merger between WarnerMedia and Discovery Inc, which was finalised in 2022, was expected to create a formidable entertainment powerhouse capable of competing with other major players in the streaming landscape. But... The Zaslav Effect Ever since he assumed command, Zaslav has faced significant criticism for his controversial decision to drastically reduce the content library on the streaming service HBO Max as a means of tax write-offs. This move resulted in a staggering loss of nearly $25 billion from the company's market capitalisation. Numerous projects, such as Batgirl (a $90 million film) and Scoob! Holiday Haunt, were either close to completion or in advanced stages of post-production, but were axed anyway. Cancelling a movie like Batgirl, featuring acclaimed directors like Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah at the helm, an undeniable popular appeal that is inherent in comic-book superheroes, and finally a cast with names like Leslie Grace, Michael Keaton, Brendan Fraser, and JK Simmons is unprecedented. Earlier, before Zaslav's time, Christopher Nolan, for whom Warner Bros had been a home for nearly more than 17 years, chose to quit after the studio announced in 2021 that it will release every big screen project on both HBO Max and in theatres. Apart from Nolan, many other filmmakers took exception to the decision. Now, Zaslav's actions may have further exacerbated the discontent among filmmakers and industry professionals. But Warner Bros' biggest issue is DC. The DC Problem While the Marvel Cinematic Universe started with 2008's summer release of Jon Favreau's Iron Man, the DCEU's beginning came half a decade later in 2013 with Zack Snyder's Man of Steel, and it has only played catchup since then. Starring Robert Downey Jr in the role, Iron Man was a runaway, though unexpected, hit. The superhero was not a well-known one, and frankly neither were the Avengers that came later for the general audience who were not comic book readers. But Marvel Studios, with Kevin Feige at the helm, had trust in themselves and the cast (even Robert Downey Jr, who was pretty much persona non grata back then due to his substance abuse issues and run-ins with the law) and crew that paid off. The challenge in front of Iron Man was also The Dark Knight. Christopher Nolan's grownup-oriented Bat-movie was more of a crime thriller than a full-fledged superhero pic. But the Dark Knight trilogy, featuring Christian Bale in the role, was its own self-contained universe. And it was not until Man of Steel that DC really dipped its toes in the water of a unified cinematic universe populated by several superheroes. Starring Henry Cavill in the role of Superman, the film was a standalone that was supposed to eventually lead to the formation of the Justice League. But the film was poorly received, as Snyder's gloomier Superman was rejected by fans. The film was a decent commercial success and received mixed critical reviews. The next two releases — Batman V Superman and Suicide Squad —were even more heavily panned by critics and disappointed at the box office as well. That is when the former had the main trinity of DC superheroes — Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman. Then came Wonder Woman in 2017, a more hopeful and sunny superhero movie starring Gal Gadot, which pleased both audiences and critics. However, whatever goodwill Wonder Woman had generated evaporated with Justice League later, a bastardised product with two competing visions of Snyder, who had to quit the production midway after a family tragedy, and Joss Whedon, who had directed the first two Avengers movies for rival Marvel Studios and was brought to finish the film. The film was a spectacular failure, grossing about $650 million on a budget of an incredible $350 million (the vagaries of film economics mean that the original budget does not include promotional and marketing costs, and the cut of theatre chains. The actual budget then is much higher) . It prompted execs at Warner Bros to overhaul the structure of DC Films, the studio in charge of DC adaptations, just one of many since then. After that, DC films have been more successful, with hits like Aquaman and Shazam!, but there have been setbacks too mainly due to the regimes that keep changing and that are evermore capricious. While James Gunn, a filmmaker with a perfect track record in superhero cinema, is now at the helm of DC Studios, the entity that replaced DC Films, the future is still uncertain. The Flash, the latest release, is proving to be another expensive ($200mn) disaster. Gunn is building out a whole new DC Universe, which brings together cinema, television, animation, and gaming to tell one big, cohesive story. But it might be too late. The audiences might be overly fatigued and disenchanted by the continuous poor quality churned out by the brand. In any case, Gunn has his work cut out. We shall wait and see. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Explained | Is Warner Bros facing an existential crisis? Struggles and uncertainty plague the studio

Celebrating its 100th year, Warner Bros unveiled a packed lineup of new big-screen films at CinemaCon on Tuesday, from a live-action Barbie&nbsp;comedy to Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg's remake of The Color Purple.

The historic Hollywood studio also used its presentation at the annual Las Vegas gathering to tease a "10-year plan" to relaunch its DC superhero films, which include beloved characters such as Batman and Superman.

David Zaslav, who spearheaded last year's corporate merger of Warner and Discovery, took to the stage personally to court an audience predominantly made up of theater owners.

"We don't want to do direct-to-streaming movies," said Zaslav, whose predecessor was slammed for releasing Warner films directly onto its streaming platform HBO Max –- recently rebranded as Max.

"We're in no rush to bring the movies to Max." 
 
Across a two-and-a-half-hour presentation, Zaslav and fellow Warner bosses brought out A-list stars including Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya.

Robbie and Gosling co-star in Barbie,&nbsp;out July 21, which finds the ubiquitous blonde doll living in a dreamlike, pink-hued world, before one day starting to question her too-perfect reality and travelling to real-life Los Angeles.

"Everyone knows Barbie, and she's never been on the big screen before," said director Greta Gerwig, who drew inspiration from "The Wizard of Oz" as well as disco music culture.&nbsp;

"They made life-size Barbie houses... everything was extraordinary," she said.&nbsp;

Gosling said making the film was "like a fever dream," explaining: "I was living my life, and then one day I was bleaching my hair, shaving my legs and wearing bespoke neon outfits and rollerblading down Venice Beach." 
 
Oprah Winfrey took to the stage to introduce her and Steven Spielberg's new version of The Color Purple,&nbsp;out Christmas Day.

The movie is based on the Broadway musical adaptation of Alice Walker's novel about Black women enduring trauma, sexual abuse and racism in the rural Deep South in the early 20th century.

"The reason why it's not your mama's Color Purple&nbsp;-- but your mama's gonna really like it -- is because the musical factor is so dynamic, and the magical realism is so perfected here," said Winfrey.

Winfrey starred in the previous 1985 film, earning an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress, and is a producer on the new version.

Chalamet introduced footage from two new films in which he stars.

He appears in Wonka,&nbsp;set for December release, as a young, idealistic version of Roald Dahl's famous chocolatier, whose efforts to launch a magical candy empire are blocked by a sinister "chocolate cartel."

Chalamet described the "bizarre" process of shooting the origin story -- which involved "a lot of swimming in pools of actual chocolate."

He also returns for Dune: Part Two,&nbsp;the second and final part of Denis Villeneuve's Oscar-winning adaptation of Frank Herbert's epic sci-fi novel, which is due out in November.

Austin Butler, Lea Seydoux, Christopher Walken and Florence Pugh join the cast for a sequel that Villeneuve described as an "action-packed epic war movie."

- '10-year plan' - 
 
The presentation was rounded off with Warner's "DC Universe" of superhero films.&nbsp;The DC movies, though popular, have in recent times suffered from various production issues and casting U-turns, and been largely overshadowed by the rival, record-grossing Marvel films.

James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Peter Safran (Aquaman) were recently brought in as new heads of the division.

This year, the studio will release The Flash, Blue Beetle&nbsp;and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

Though those films were made under Warner's previous regime, Gunn said they will "lead perfectly into the DCU slate that we have coming up starting in 2024."

Superman: Legacy,&nbsp;directed by Gunn, is already scheduled for July 2025.

Safran said the future DC movies would be "vast, interconnected and filled with promise and possibility," and promised he and Gunn are "cracking into" the universe's "first chapter."

Zaslav, a self-professed "lover of DC," told the audience that Warner has a new "10-year plan" for the titles.

CinemaCon, which runs until Thursday at Caesars Palace, provides Hollywood studios a chance to showcase their upcoming films to movie theater bosses -- while wheeling out the industry's biggest stars to whip up excitement.

Celebrating its 100th year, Warner Bros unveiled a packed lineup of new big-screen films at CinemaCon on Tuesday, from a live-action Barbie comedy to Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg's remake of The Color Purple.

Celebrating its 100th year, Warner Bros unveiled a packed lineup of new big-screen films at CinemaCon on Tuesday, from a live-action Barbie comedy to Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg's remake of The Color Purple. The historic Hollywood studio also used its presentation at the annual Las Vegas gathering to tease a "10-year plan" to relaunch its DC superhero films, which include beloved characters such as Batman and Superman. David Zaslav, who spearheaded last year's corporate merger of Warner and Discovery, took to the stage personally to court an audience predominantly made up of theater owners. "We don't want to do direct-to-streaming movies," said Zaslav, whose predecessor was slammed for releasing Warner films directly onto its streaming platform HBO Max –- recently rebranded as Max. "We're in no rush to bring the movies to Max." Across a two-and-a-half-hour presentation, Zaslav and fellow Warner bosses brought out A-list stars including Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya. Robbie and Gosling co-star in Barbie, out July 21, which finds the ubiquitous blonde doll living in a dreamlike, pink-hued world, before one day starting to question her too-perfect reality and travelling to real-life Los Angeles. "Everyone knows Barbie, and she's never been on the big screen before," said director Greta Gerwig, who drew inspiration from "The Wizard of Oz" as well as disco music culture. "They made life-size Barbie houses... everything was extraordinary," she said. Gosling said making the film was "like a fever dream," explaining: "I was living my life, and then one day I was bleaching my hair, shaving my legs and wearing bespoke neon outfits and rollerblading down Venice Beach." Oprah Winfrey took to the stage to introduce her and Steven Spielberg's new version of The Color Purple, out Christmas Day. The movie is based on the Broadway musical adaptation of Alice Walker's novel about Black women enduring trauma, sexual abuse and racism in the rural Deep South in the early 20th century. "The reason why it's not your mama's Color Purple -- but your mama's gonna really like it -- is because the musical factor is so dynamic, and the magical realism is so perfected here," said Winfrey. Winfrey starred in the previous 1985 film, earning an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress, and is a producer on the new version. Chalamet introduced footage from two new films in which he stars. He appears in Wonka, set for December release, as a young, idealistic version of Roald Dahl's famous chocolatier, whose efforts to launch a magical candy empire are blocked by a sinister "chocolate cartel." Chalamet described the "bizarre" process of shooting the origin story -- which involved "a lot of swimming in pools of actual chocolate." He also returns for Dune: Part Two, the second and final part of Denis Villeneuve's Oscar-winning adaptation of Frank Herbert's epic sci-fi novel, which is due out in November. Austin Butler, Lea Seydoux, Christopher Walken and Florence Pugh join the cast for a sequel that Villeneuve described as an "action-packed epic war movie." - '10-year plan' - The presentation was rounded off with Warner's "DC Universe" of superhero films. The DC movies, though popular, have in recent times suffered from various production issues and casting U-turns, and been largely overshadowed by the rival, record-grossing Marvel films. James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Peter Safran (Aquaman) were recently brought in as new heads of the division. This year, the studio will release The Flash, Blue Beetle and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Though those films were made under Warner's previous regime, Gunn said they will "lead perfectly into the DCU slate that we have coming up starting in 2024." Superman: Legacy, directed by Gunn, is already scheduled for July 2025. Safran said the future DC movies would be "vast, interconnected and filled with promise and possibility," and promised he and Gunn are "cracking into" the universe's "first chapter." Zaslav, a self-professed "lover of DC," told the audience that Warner has a new "10-year plan" for the titles. CinemaCon, which runs until Thursday at Caesars Palace, provides Hollywood studios a chance to showcase their upcoming films to movie theater bosses -- while wheeling out the industry's biggest stars to whip up excitement.

Warner brings Barbie, Oprah and DC superheroes to CinemaCon

Warner Bros, the legendary Hollywood studio that has brought us some of the most iconic movies of all time, turns 100 today. From Bugs Bunny to Batman, from Casablanca to Harry Potter, the studio has captured the imagination of millions for an entire century. It all started in 1923, when four brothers — Harry, Albert, Sam, and Jack — decided to enter the then-burgeoning movie business. With a loan of $50,000, they founded Warner Bros Pictures and began producing silent films. But it wasn't until the advent of sound in 1927 that Warner Bros really hit its stride. They were the first studio to release a "talkie" movie, The Jazz Singer, which catapulted them to the top of the Hollywood hierarchy.

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<h2>The rise and rise of Warner Bros</h2>

In the years that followed, Warner Bros produced some of the most iconic and culturally significant films of the 20th century. Classics such as Casablanca, Gone with the Wind, and Citizen Kane all originated from the studio's hallowed halls, and helped to establish it as one of the pre-eminent institutions of the silver screen.

The studio was also known for its long-running series of cartoons, most famously the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoons featuring beloved characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig. These cartoons remain some of the most beloved and enduring pieces of animation in history, and have been a cultural touchstone for generations of fans.

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<h2>&nbsp;Warner Bros in Hollywood's Golden Age and beyond</h2>

The studio also played an important role in Hollywood's Golden Age, contributing significantly to the development of the film noir genre with films such as The Maltese Falcon, Key Largo, and The Big Sleep. The studio's commitment to tackling tough social issues through its films was also evident in classics such as The Grapes of Wrath and A Streetcar Named Desire.

As the years went on, Warner Bros continued to innovate and push the boundaries of what was possible on film. They embraced the latest technologies such as widescreen and colour, and produced iconic films such as Bonnie and Clyde, Dirty Harry, and A Clockwork Orange. They also continued to produce groundbreaking television shows such as Friends, The West Wing, and The Sopranos, establishing themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the ever-changing entertainment landscape.

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<h2>Recent challenges facing Warner Bros</h2>

Throughout its long history, Warner Bros has weathered its fair share of challenges. From the rise of television to the advent of digital streaming, the studio has always been able to adapt and evolve with the times — for the most part. The studio has recently faced criticism for its handling of the DC Comics movies. While there has been some successes with films like Wonder Woman and Aquaman, there are mostly&nbsp;critical and commercial disappointments. Many fans and critics have criticised the studio for its lack of coherence and consistency in storytelling, with some even calling for a complete reboot of the franchise. James Gunn's stewardship of DC Studios, though, is a good sign for the franchise's future.

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Even as the world of entertainment changes at an ever-accelerating pace, Warner Bros remains a vital and enduring presence in the world of cinema, producing some of the most innovative and groundbreaking films and television shows of the modern era.

As the studio enters its second century of filmmaking, it shows no signs of slowing down. Recent hits have proved that Warner Bros is still at the forefront of cinematic innovation, and that its legacy as one of the most important studios in the history of film is secure.

In the end, the story of Warner Bros&nbsp;is not just the story of a studio, but of the many talented artists, actors, and filmmakers who have contributed to its remarkable legacy over the course of a century.&nbsp; 
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Warner Bros, the legendary Hollywood studio that has brought us some of the most iconic movies of all time, turns 100 today. From Bugs Bunny to Batman, from Casablanca to Harry Potter, the studio has captured the imagination of millions for an entire century.

Warner Bros, the legendary Hollywood studio that has brought us some of the most iconic movies of all time, turns 100 today. From Bugs Bunny to Batman, from Casablanca to Harry Potter, the studio has captured the imagination of millions for an entire century. It all started in 1923, when four brothers — Harry, Albert, Sam, and Jack — decided to enter the then-burgeoning movie business. With a loan of $50,000, they founded Warner Bros Pictures and began producing silent films. But it wasn't until the advent of sound in 1927 that Warner Bros really hit its stride. They were the first studio to release a "talkie" movie, The Jazz Singer, which catapulted them to the top of the Hollywood hierarchy. The rise and rise of Warner Bros In the years that followed, Warner Bros produced some of the most iconic and culturally significant films of the 20th century. Classics such as Casablanca, Gone with the Wind, and Citizen Kane all originated from the studio's hallowed halls, and helped to establish it as one of the pre-eminent institutions of the silver screen. The studio was also known for its long-running series of cartoons, most famously the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoons featuring beloved characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig. These cartoons remain some of the most beloved and enduring pieces of animation in history, and have been a cultural touchstone for generations of fans. Warner Bros in Hollywood's Golden Age and beyond The studio also played an important role in Hollywood's Golden Age, contributing significantly to the development of the film noir genre with films such as The Maltese Falcon, Key Largo, and The Big Sleep. The studio's commitment to tackling tough social issues through its films was also evident in classics such as The Grapes of Wrath and A Streetcar Named Desire. As the years went on, Warner Bros continued to innovate and push the boundaries of what was possible on film. They embraced the latest technologies such as widescreen and colour, and produced iconic films such as Bonnie and Clyde, Dirty Harry, and A Clockwork Orange. They also continued to produce groundbreaking television shows such as Friends, The West Wing, and The Sopranos, establishing themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the ever-changing entertainment landscape. Recent challenges facing Warner Bros Throughout its long history, Warner Bros has weathered its fair share of challenges. From the rise of television to the advent of digital streaming, the studio has always been able to adapt and evolve with the times — for the most part. The studio has recently faced criticism for its handling of the DC Comics movies. While there has been some successes with films like Wonder Woman and Aquaman, there are mostly critical and commercial disappointments. Many fans and critics have criticised the studio for its lack of coherence and consistency in storytelling, with some even calling for a complete reboot of the franchise. James Gunn's stewardship of DC Studios, though, is a good sign for the franchise's future. Even as the world of entertainment changes at an ever-accelerating pace, Warner Bros remains a vital and enduring presence in the world of cinema, producing some of the most innovative and groundbreaking films and television shows of the modern era. As the studio enters its second century of filmmaking, it shows no signs of slowing down. Recent hits have proved that Warner Bros is still at the forefront of cinematic innovation, and that its legacy as one of the most important studios in the history of film is secure. In the end, the story of Warner Bros is not just the story of a studio, but of the many talented artists, actors, and filmmakers who have contributed to its remarkable legacy over the course of a century. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

100 years of Warner Bros: From Bugs Bunny to Batman, a look at studio's glorious history

As film studios try to recover from losses suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increasing reliance on established IP and franchises. Not long after Disney announced sequels in Toy Story and Frozen franchises, Warner Bros has turned to The Lord of the Rings. As per The Hollywood Reporter, the studio has made a deal with Swedish video game company Embracer Group that spans multiple years. Embracer Group holds the rights to LotR films, games, merchandise, theme park attractions, and live productions. Warner Bros, and its sister studio New Line, is the studio behind Peter Jackson-directed trilogy.

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Based on JRR Tolkien's novel of the same name, the trilogy included The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), The Two Towers (2002), and The Return of the King (2003). The first film began in the Shire, where Frodo inherited the One Ring from Bilbo and embarked on a journey to destroy it with the help of a fellowship of companions. The second film followed the separated members of the fellowship as they faced different challenges and enemies. The final film depicted the climactic battle for Middle-earth, as the forces of good unite against the evil Dark Lord Sauron and his Nazgul.

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The LotR movies are known for their groundbreaking visual effects, grand battle scenes, and stunning cinematography. The trilogy won a total of 17 Academy Awards, including Best Picture for The Return of the King, and set the bar for epic fantasy filmmaking. At the worldwide box office, the films grossed $2.9 billion.

The trilogy featured a star-studded cast including Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins, Ian McKellen as Gandalf the Grey, Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn, Orlando Bloom as Legolas, Bernard Hill and King Theoden, and many others.

It is a testament to the value of the IP that Amazon Studios bought the TV rights to Middle-earth world and characters (though not LotR and its prequel The Hobbit) for a staggering $250 million. And spent $1 billion on production. The first season of the show, called The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, premiered last year to mostly positive reviews.&nbsp; 
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As film studios try to recover from losses suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increasing reliance on established IP and franchises. Not long after Disney announced sequels in Toy Story and Frozen franchises, Warner Bros has turned to The Lord of the Rings.

As film studios try to recover from losses suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increasing reliance on established IP and franchises. Not long after Disney announced sequels in Toy Story and Frozen franchises, Warner Bros has turned to The Lord of the Rings. As per The Hollywood Reporter, the studio has made a deal with Swedish video game company Embracer Group that spans multiple years. Embracer Group holds the rights to LotR films, games, merchandise, theme park attractions, and live productions. Warner Bros, and its sister studio New Line, is the studio behind Peter Jackson-directed trilogy. Based on JRR Tolkien's novel of the same name, the trilogy included The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), The Two Towers (2002), and The Return of the King (2003). The first film began in the Shire, where Frodo inherited the One Ring from Bilbo and embarked on a journey to destroy it with the help of a fellowship of companions. The second film followed the separated members of the fellowship as they faced different challenges and enemies. The final film depicted the climactic battle for Middle-earth, as the forces of good unite against the evil Dark Lord Sauron and his Nazgul. Also Read: 'The Lord of the Rings The Rings of Power' review: A majestic fantasy TV series worthy of JRR Tolkien The LotR movies are known for their groundbreaking visual effects, grand battle scenes, and stunning cinematography. The trilogy won a total of 17 Academy Awards, including Best Picture for The Return of the King, and set the bar for epic fantasy filmmaking. At the worldwide box office, the films grossed $2.9 billion. The trilogy featured a star-studded cast including Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins, Ian McKellen as Gandalf the Grey, Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn, Orlando Bloom as Legolas, Bernard Hill and King Theoden, and many others. It is a testament to the value of the IP that Amazon Studios bought the TV rights to Middle-earth world and characters (though not LotR and its prequel The Hobbit) for a staggering $250 million. And spent $1 billion on production. The first season of the show, called The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, premiered last year to mostly positive reviews. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Legendary Entertainment has cut ties with Warner Bros, ending their longtime production deal. Now, the studio has entered a multi-year worldwide distribution deal with Sony Pictures. Moving forward, Sony will play the same role Warner Bros played for the studio in the past: marketing and distributing films produced by Legendary.

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Legendary and Warner Bros collaborated on some notable projects including 'The Dark Knight Rises', 'The Hangover' movies, 'Godzilla vs. Kong', and 'Dune'. Incidentally, media reports said the sequel to 'Dune', called 'Dune: Part Two' is exempt from this new arrangement, and will be distributed by Warners. The film, which brings back director Denis Villeneuve, is the continuation of the story of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet).

As per Variety, a joint press release issued by Legendary and Sony reinforced their “ongoing commitment to theatrical distribution as a driver for other ‘downstream’ windows and the theatrical window’s long-term value for films.”

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Josh Greenstein and Sanford Panitch, presidents of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group, said in a statement, “It’s a rare opportunity to partner in this mutually beneficial way with true pros, who are completely aligned in our theatrical commitment and vision for this business."

Legendary's CEO Joshua Grode said, "As we continue to grow our content offerings, we are excited to forge this relationship with Tony, Tom, Sanford, Josh and the rest of the exceptional Sony team. Sony’s commitment to theatrical distribution aligns with our vision of how to best derive the most value for Legendary’s movies. The incredible slate of movies that Mary Parent has amassed are built for the theatrical experience and we are excited about our partnership with Sony for this next phase of Legendary’s growth.”

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Legendary Entertainment has cut ties with Warner Bros, ending their longtime production deal. Now, the studio has entered a multi-year worldwide distribution deal with Sony Pictures.

Legendary Entertainment has cut ties with Warner Bros, ending their longtime production deal. Now, the studio has entered a multi-year worldwide distribution deal with Sony Pictures. Moving forward, Sony will play the same role Warner Bros played for the studio in the past: marketing and distributing films produced by Legendary. Also Read: Dune review: A visual masterpiece on life, culture far ahead of our times Legendary and Warner Bros collaborated on some notable projects including 'The Dark Knight Rises', 'The Hangover' movies, 'Godzilla vs. Kong', and 'Dune'. Incidentally, media reports said the sequel to 'Dune', called 'Dune: Part Two' is exempt from this new arrangement, and will be distributed by Warners. The film, which brings back director Denis Villeneuve, is the continuation of the story of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet). As per Variety, a joint press release issued by Legendary and Sony reinforced their “ongoing commitment to theatrical distribution as a driver for other ‘downstream’ windows and the theatrical window’s long-term value for films.” Also Read: Why Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, et al. are right about Marvel movies Josh Greenstein and Sanford Panitch, presidents of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group, said in a statement, “It’s a rare opportunity to partner in this mutually beneficial way with true pros, who are completely aligned in our theatrical commitment and vision for this business." Legendary's CEO Joshua Grode said, "As we continue to grow our content offerings, we are excited to forge this relationship with Tony, Tom, Sanford, Josh and the rest of the exceptional Sony team. Sony’s commitment to theatrical distribution aligns with our vision of how to best derive the most value for Legendary’s movies. The incredible slate of movies that Mary Parent has amassed are built for the theatrical experience and we are excited about our partnership with Sony for this next phase of Legendary’s growth.”

Legendary Entertainment cuts ties with Warner Bros, inks multi-year distribution deal with Sony

Warner Bros.' new film "Black Adam" blew away all competition this weekend, leading the North American box office with an estimated take of $67 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.

A superhero origin story spun off from 2019's 'Shazam,'&nbsp;'Black Adam'&nbsp;stars Dwayne 'The Rock'&nbsp;Johnson as the titular villain, a former slave endowed with miraculous powers by ancient Egyptian gods.&nbsp;

"As a spinoff, this is a strong opening," David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research said, adding that it was a "positive and steady step forward for DC Comics," the generator of many superhero films.

In a distant second was another new release, Universal's 'Ticket to Paradise,'&nbsp;at $16.3 million for the Friday-through-Sunday period. Released earlier abroad, it has already taken in $80 million outside North America.

"This is a very good domestic opening for a romantic comedy," Gross said.&nbsp;

It stars two of Hollywood's biggest stars, George Clooney and Julia Roberts, as a bickering, divorced couple who fly to Hawaii to try to sabotage their daughter's wedding.&nbsp;

With Halloween approaching, the next two films were both horror specials.

Paramount's 'Smile'&nbsp;dropped one spot from last weekend to third, taking in $8.4 million. Sosie Bacon plays a therapist whose grasp on reality is shaken by a horrifying event.

Next was Universal's blood-soaked 'Halloween Ends,'&nbsp;which dropped sharply from last weekend's box-office-topping $41.3 million to just $8 million. Jamie Lee Curtis stars.

And in fifth was Sony's family-friendly 'Lyle Lyle Crocodile,'&nbsp;at $4.2 million.

Overall, it was a good weekend for Hollywood, with combined revenue surpassing $100 million.

Rounding out the top 10 were:&nbsp; 
 
'The Woman King'&nbsp;($1.9 million)

'Terrifier 2'&nbsp;($1.9 million)

'Don't Worry Darling'&nbsp;($880,000)

'Amsterdam'&nbsp;($818,000)

'Triangle of Sadness' ($600,000) 
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Warner Bros.' new film "Black Adam" blew away all competition this weekend, leading the North American box office with an estimated take of $67 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.

Warner Bros.' new film "Black Adam" blew away all competition this weekend, leading the North American box office with an estimated take of $67 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday. A superhero origin story spun off from 2019's 'Shazam,' 'Black Adam' stars Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson as the titular villain, a former slave endowed with miraculous powers by ancient Egyptian gods. "As a spinoff, this is a strong opening," David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research said, adding that it was a "positive and steady step forward for DC Comics," the generator of many superhero films. In a distant second was another new release, Universal's 'Ticket to Paradise,' at $16.3 million for the Friday-through-Sunday period. Released earlier abroad, it has already taken in $80 million outside North America. "This is a very good domestic opening for a romantic comedy," Gross said. It stars two of Hollywood's biggest stars, George Clooney and Julia Roberts, as a bickering, divorced couple who fly to Hawaii to try to sabotage their daughter's wedding. With Halloween approaching, the next two films were both horror specials. Paramount's 'Smile' dropped one spot from last weekend to third, taking in $8.4 million. Sosie Bacon plays a therapist whose grasp on reality is shaken by a horrifying event. Next was Universal's blood-soaked 'Halloween Ends,' which dropped sharply from last weekend's box-office-topping $41.3 million to just $8 million. Jamie Lee Curtis stars. And in fifth was Sony's family-friendly 'Lyle Lyle Crocodile,' at $4.2 million. Overall, it was a good weekend for Hollywood, with combined revenue surpassing $100 million. Rounding out the top 10 were: 'The Woman King' ($1.9 million) 'Terrifier 2' ($1.9 million) 'Don't Worry Darling' ($880,000) 'Amsterdam' ($818,000) 'Triangle of Sadness' ($600,000)

Black Adam' rocks to top of North America box office

The internet had been abuzz with posts and memes the last few days ever since the news of Cartoon Network's merger with Warner Bros came to light. While it was a merger, a significant chunk of the online population thought it was the end of Cartoon Network as most of us knew and thus a barrage of tribute posts started pouring in as well.&nbsp;

However, the studio has now taken to Twitter to clear the air that it is not going anywhere. On Saturday, the official Twitter handle of Cartoon Network came up with a cheeky reply to the rumours swirling around.&nbsp;

"Y’all we're not dead, we're just turning 30 😂 To our fans: We're not going anywhere. We have been and will always be your home for beloved, innovative cartoons ⬛️⬜️ More to come soon!" read the tweet.&nbsp;

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As soon as the studio cleared the air, overjoyed netizens expressed their happiness. One tweeted, "Relieved to know. Please, never let your pure sense of creativity and furious passion be infiltrated and corrupted by greedy, corporate sell outs just looking for a pay day. Also, fire Zazlav."

Meanwhile, another added, "The fact that people in animation were trying to say this but panic mongering tweets were going viral instead."

As reported by WION, Warner Bros. on Tuesday announced that they were officially eliminating 125 jobs, or 26 per cent of their workforce, across scripted, non-scripted, and ongoing programmes.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, studio CEO Channing Dungey said that the merger between Cartoon Network and Warner Bros might have more effects than their initial planning.

In nutshell, the brand Cartoon Network still exists but within the Warner Bros. banner. However, whether the brand survives in the future is a question that only Warner Bros. executives can answer.&nbsp;

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The internet had been abuzz with posts and memes the last few days ever since the news of Cartoon Network's merger with Warner Bros came to light. While it was a merger, a significant chunk of the online population thought it was the end of Cartoon Network as most of us knew and thus a barrage of tribute posts started pouring in as well.

The internet had been abuzz with posts and memes the last few days ever since the news of Cartoon Network's merger with Warner Bros came to light. While it was a merger, a significant chunk of the online population thought it was the end of Cartoon Network as most of us knew and thus a barrage of tribute posts started pouring in as well. However, the studio has now taken to Twitter to clear the air that it is not going anywhere. On Saturday, the official Twitter handle of Cartoon Network came up with a cheeky reply to the rumours swirling around. "Y’all we're not dead, we're just turning 30 😂 To our fans: We're not going anywhere. We have been and will always be your home for beloved, innovative cartoons ⬛️⬜️ More to come soon!" read the tweet. Y’all we're not dead, we're just turning 30 😂 To our fans: We're not going anywhere. We have been and will always be your home for beloved, innovative cartoons ⬛️⬜️ More to come soon!#CartoonNetwork #CN30 #30andthriving #CartoonNetworkStudios #FridayFeeling #FridayVibes — Cartoon Network (@cartoonnetwork) October 14, 2022 × As soon as the studio cleared the air, overjoyed netizens expressed their happiness. One tweeted, "Relieved to know. Please, never let your pure sense of creativity and furious passion be infiltrated and corrupted by greedy, corporate sell outs just looking for a pay day. Also, fire Zazlav." Meanwhile, another added, "The fact that people in animation were trying to say this but panic mongering tweets were going viral instead." As reported by WION, Warner Bros. on Tuesday announced that they were officially eliminating 125 jobs, or 26 per cent of their workforce, across scripted, non-scripted, and ongoing programmes. Read more: #RIPCartoonNetwork: Warner Bros declares official merge, netizens pay tribute to fantastic 30 years Meanwhile, studio CEO Channing Dungey said that the merger between Cartoon Network and Warner Bros might have more effects than their initial planning. In nutshell, the brand Cartoon Network still exists but within the Warner Bros. banner. However, whether the brand survives in the future is a question that only Warner Bros. executives can answer. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'We're not dead,' Cartoon Network responds after a flurry of tribute posts

We have all grown up watching at least one show in Cartoon Network and there's no denying that there's a sense of nostalgia that's associated. So when the news of Cartoon Network Studio shutting down started doing the rounds, for a lot of people it was like losing a part of their childhood but that's not what exactly is happening.

Cartoon Network to merge with Warner Bros, #ripcartoonnetwork trends on social media

It is 2:30 pm. You just returned from school and you hear this tune:&nbsp;Scooby Dooby Doo, where are you? It felt&nbsp;amazing, right? Well, let's get back to reality.&nbsp;

It is 2022 and Warner Bros. Animation has officially announced its merger with Cartoon Network Studios. The news has left millions and millions of fans worried about the future of popular animation studios.

According to recent internal correspondence, Warner Bros. Television CEO Channing Dungey claimed that the planned merger might have more effects than initially thought.

Cartoon Network is more than just a kids' cartoon channel from the 1990s. It enriched the childhoods of several kids. From Scooby Doo to Tom &amp; Jerry, these characters became an essential part of many childhoods.&nbsp;

According to media reports, Warner Bros. announced on Tuesday that they were officially eliminating 125 jobs, or 26 per cent of their workforce, across scripted, non-scripted, and ongoing programmes. However, as per some officials in Cartoon Network, these are all just rumours.

After the news broke, netizens flocked together on Twitter to pay homage to the original Cartoon Network. They trended #RIPCartoonNetwork.&nbsp;

This was a way to show their appreciation and love for the fantastic 30 years. Take a look!

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Can we agree that David Zaslav is a huge threat to Warner Bros. and Cartoon Network because of the layoffs,project cancellings,and now,he's shutting down CN Studios and merging it into WB Animation. He rightfully deserves to step down as CEO and leave WB alone. <a href="https://t.co/6reoluh4gB">pic.twitter.com/6reoluh4gB</a>
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Thank you for all those memories 🥲 Tom &amp; Jerry , Scooby do, Popeye, powerpuf girls , courage, looney toones and many more❤️ 
Now I am really getting aged feel🤧<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CartoonNetwork?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CartoonNetwork</a>
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It is 2:30 pm. You just returned from school and you hear this tune: Scooby Dooby Doo, where are you? It felt amazing, right? Well, let's get back to reality. It is 2022 and Warner Bros.

It is 2:30 pm. You just returned from school and you hear this tune: Scooby Dooby Doo, where are you? It felt amazing, right? Well, let's get back to reality. It is 2022 and Warner Bros. Animation has officially announced its merger with Cartoon Network Studios. The news has left millions and millions of fans worried about the future of popular animation studios. According to recent internal correspondence, Warner Bros. Television CEO Channing Dungey claimed that the planned merger might have more effects than initially thought. Cartoon Network is more than just a kids' cartoon channel from the 1990s. It enriched the childhoods of several kids. From Scooby Doo to Tom & Jerry, these characters became an essential part of many childhoods. According to media reports, Warner Bros. announced on Tuesday that they were officially eliminating 125 jobs, or 26 per cent of their workforce, across scripted, non-scripted, and ongoing programmes. However, as per some officials in Cartoon Network, these are all just rumours. After the news broke, netizens flocked together on Twitter to pay homage to the original Cartoon Network. They trended #RIPCartoonNetwork. This was a way to show their appreciation and love for the fantastic 30 years. Take a look! RIP Cartoon Network pic.twitter.com/8R30DiTo6U — Charlie Schneider (@AwesomEmergency) October 12, 2022 × Can we agree that David Zaslav is a huge threat to Warner Bros. and Cartoon Network because of the layoffs,project cancellings,and now,he's shutting down CN Studios and merging it into WB Animation. He rightfully deserves to step down as CEO and leave WB alone. pic.twitter.com/6reoluh4gB — mccraecook (@mccraecook) October 12, 2022 × You'll forever live in my heart. 🥺🥺#CartoonNetwork https://t.co/Y5EE4oNcwI pic.twitter.com/4sEmtGmKLs — தமிழ்Velan (@Thamizh_Velan) October 14, 2022 × Thank you for all those memories 🥲 Tom & Jerry , Scooby do, Popeye, powerpuf girls , courage, looney toones and many more❤️ Now I am really getting aged feel🤧#CartoonNetwork — Loner (@Memorieslives) October 14, 2022 × (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

#RIPCartoonNetwork: Warner Bros declares official merge, netizens pay tribute to fantastic 30 years

Warner Bros Discovery, the new entity that emerged after Warner Bros and Discovery, Inc merged together, has landed in fresh trouble. As per The Wrap, a lawsuit has alleged that Warner Bros, the home of franchises like DC and 'Harry Potter', cooked the subscriber base of streaming service HBO Max by as much as 10 million in order to mislead shareholders and get a higher rate for the merger. The act violates the Securities Act, the lawsuit added. As per the publication, the lawsuit was filed last Friday in New York by Collinsville Police Pension Board, a shareholder&nbsp;of WBD.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-warner-bros-discovery-ceo-david-zaslav-reveals-10-year-plan-for-dc-films-to-counter-marvel-503952">Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav reveals 10-year plan for DC films to counter Marvel</a>

Warner Bros has been in financial trouble for years, and the merger has not done it any favours, it appears. David Zaslav, the boss of WBD, has been ruthless with cancellations of nearly-completed movies like 'Batgirl' and other in-development projects to take tax write-offs. There was an intense outcry over the decisions. Experts have however said that these decision reduce the trust between the studio and creatives. Earlier, Christopher Nolan, for whom Warner Bros had been a home for nearly more than 17 years, chose to quit after the studio announced in 2021 that it will release every big screen project on both HBO Max and in theatres. Apart from Nolan, many other filmmakers took exception to the decision.

Nolan had also had a rift with WB over the release of his feature 'Tenet'. The film released at a time (late 2020) when most of the cinema halls in the world were closed due to Covid-19 pandemic. While Nolan wanted the film to be released, WB wanted to wait till the theatres reopened. The film was released but was only a moderate success.

Some analysts have said that Warner Bros will merge with NBCUniversal, Comcast's mass media and entertainment subsidiary, but not until 2024 due to the complicated nature of such merger. Disney's Fox acquisition, which was completed in 2019, has proved that in the current entertainment climate, being as big as possible and owing as many IPs as possible, matters. Disney now owns whole of Marvel except Spider-Man (which Sony has the rights to), 'Star Wars', Pixar, 'The Simpsons', 'Pirates of the Caribbean', 'Avatar' and more.&nbsp;

Fans of DC and 'Harry Potter' are worried over the uncertain future of the properties, both of which&nbsp;have been floundering without any clear direction for quite a while. While there have been successes, but nothing like what these franchises enjoyed in 2010s.&nbsp;

Warner Bros Discovery, the new entity that emerged after Warner Bros and Discovery, Inc merged together, has landed in fresh trouble. As per The Wrap, a lawsuit has alleged that Warner Bros, the home of franchises like DC and 'Harry Potter', cooked the subscriber base of streaming service HBO Max by as much as 10 million in order to mislead shareholders and get a higher rate for the merger.

Warner Bros Discovery, the new entity that emerged after Warner Bros and Discovery, Inc merged together, has landed in fresh trouble. As per The Wrap, a lawsuit has alleged that Warner Bros, the home of franchises like DC and 'Harry Potter', cooked the subscriber base of streaming service HBO Max by as much as 10 million in order to mislead shareholders and get a higher rate for the merger. The act violates the Securities Act, the lawsuit added. As per the publication, the lawsuit was filed last Friday in New York by Collinsville Police Pension Board, a shareholder of WBD. Also Read: Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav reveals 10-year plan for DC films to counter Marvel Warner Bros has been in financial trouble for years, and the merger has not done it any favours, it appears. David Zaslav, the boss of WBD, has been ruthless with cancellations of nearly-completed movies like 'Batgirl' and other in-development projects to take tax write-offs. There was an intense outcry over the decisions. Experts have however said that these decision reduce the trust between the studio and creatives. Earlier, Christopher Nolan, for whom Warner Bros had been a home for nearly more than 17 years, chose to quit after the studio announced in 2021 that it will release every big screen project on both HBO Max and in theatres. Apart from Nolan, many other filmmakers took exception to the decision. Nolan had also had a rift with WB over the release of his feature 'Tenet'. The film released at a time (late 2020) when most of the cinema halls in the world were closed due to Covid-19 pandemic. While Nolan wanted the film to be released, WB wanted to wait till the theatres reopened. The film was released but was only a moderate success. Some analysts have said that Warner Bros will merge with NBCUniversal, Comcast's mass media and entertainment subsidiary, but not until 2024 due to the complicated nature of such merger. Disney's Fox acquisition, which was completed in 2019, has proved that in the current entertainment climate, being as big as possible and owing as many IPs as possible, matters. Disney now owns whole of Marvel except Spider-Man (which Sony has the rights to), 'Star Wars', Pixar, 'The Simpsons', 'Pirates of the Caribbean', 'Avatar' and more. Fans of DC and 'Harry Potter' are worried over the uncertain future of the properties, both of which have been floundering without any clear direction for quite a while. While there have been successes, but nothing like what these franchises enjoyed in 2010s.

Warner Bros cooked HBO Max subscriber numbers to mislead shareholders, says new lawsuit

Ezra Miller and their agent, CAA’s Scott Metzger, recently met new Warner Bros. film chairs Pamela Abdy and Michael De Luca to discuss what lies ahead for 'The Flash' film. They also had a discussion on the release date of the upcoming film 'The Flash', which is currently scheduled for June 23, 2023. As per the latest reports, the actor apologized in person for bringing negative attention to the production and the company.

According to a report by The Hollywood Reporter,&nbsp;Miller has vowed to seek help for his questionable behaviour&nbsp;after learning that the Warner Bros. bosses were considering all options for the upcoming film 'The Flash', which also means that the production house could even scrap the $200 million movie if things devolved further with Miller.

Details of the meeting haven't been revealed yet. And, this is the first time Miller spoke with De Luca and Abdy,&nbsp;who took over the responsibility of running the film division of the production house at the beginning of July this year.&nbsp;

Miller’s representatives are yet to&nbsp;comment on the latest development.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-delhi-crime-2-twitterati-is-all-praise-for-shefali-shahs-gripping-performance-510601" hreflang="en">'Delhi Crime 2': Twitterati is all praise for Shefali Shah's gripping performance</a>

Miller has been at the centre of several arrests and controversy over the last two years.&nbsp;Ezra was once caught on video physically attacking a fan at an Iceland bar. He is also rumoured to be leading a cult and he has also been accused of grooming an 18-year-old Sioux activist.

Earlier this month, he issued a statement to apologize in public and address his problematic behaviour. In a statement given to Variety, Miller said, “Having recently gone through a time of intense crisis, I now understand that I am suffering complex mental health issues and have begun ongoing treatment.”

He further added, “I want to apologize to everyone that I have alarmed and upset with my past behavior. I am committed to doing the necessary work to get back to a healthy, safe and productive stage in my life.”

Ezra Miller and their agent, CAA’s Scott Metzger, recently met new Warner Bros. film chairs Pamela Abdy and Michael De Luca to discuss what lies ahead for 'The Flash' film.

Ezra Miller and their agent, CAA’s Scott Metzger, recently met new Warner Bros. film chairs Pamela Abdy and Michael De Luca to discuss what lies ahead for 'The Flash' film. They also had a discussion on the release date of the upcoming film 'The Flash', which is currently scheduled for June 23, 2023. As per the latest reports, the actor apologized in person for bringing negative attention to the production and the company. According to a report by The Hollywood Reporter, Miller has vowed to seek help for his questionable behaviour after learning that the Warner Bros. bosses were considering all options for the upcoming film 'The Flash', which also means that the production house could even scrap the $200 million movie if things devolved further with Miller. Details of the meeting haven't been revealed yet. And, this is the first time Miller spoke with De Luca and Abdy, who took over the responsibility of running the film division of the production house at the beginning of July this year. Miller’s representatives are yet to comment on the latest development. Also read: 'Delhi Crime 2': Twitterati is all praise for Shefali Shah's gripping performance Miller has been at the centre of several arrests and controversy over the last two years. Ezra was once caught on video physically attacking a fan at an Iceland bar. He is also rumoured to be leading a cult and he has also been accused of grooming an 18-year-old Sioux activist. Earlier this month, he issued a statement to apologize in public and address his problematic behaviour. In a statement given to Variety, Miller said, “Having recently gone through a time of intense crisis, I now understand that I am suffering complex mental health issues and have begun ongoing treatment.” He further added, “I want to apologize to everyone that I have alarmed and upset with my past behavior. I am committed to doing the necessary work to get back to a healthy, safe and productive stage in my life.”

Ezra Miller apologizes to Warner Bros. bosses for bringing negative attention to 'The Flash' franchise

Weeks after it decided to pull the plug on 'Batgirl', Warner Bros is reportedy hosting secret or funeral screening of 'Batgirl'.&nbsp; 
 
Cast and crew members of 'Batgirl', the $90 million movie which recently got axed by Warner Bros Discovery, are reportedly viewing the film in secret 'funeral screenings' before the studio can possibly destroy the copies for a tax write-off. 
 
A few weeks back, the film, directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, was scrapped after test audience panned it.&nbsp;The reactions prompted Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav to cancel it as he seeks to&nbsp;save the company $3 billion.&nbsp; 
 
The two filmmakers have stated that they have no prints of the film and the studio is likely to either lock the footage away permanently or destroy it&nbsp;to prove to IRS they will not profit from it in the future, which would ensure their tax write-down. 
 
Directors Bilall Fallah and Adil El Arbi 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 . 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.'"

Weeks after it decided to pull the plug on 'Batgirl', Warner Bros is reportedy hosting secret or funeral screening of 'Batgirl'. Cast and crew members of 'Batgirl', the $90 million movie which recently got axed by Warner Bros Discovery, are reportedly viewing the film in secret 'funeral screenings' before the studio can possibly destroy the copies for a tax write-off.

Weeks after it decided to pull the plug on 'Batgirl', Warner Bros is reportedy hosting secret or funeral screening of 'Batgirl'. Cast and crew members of 'Batgirl', the $90 million movie which recently got axed by Warner Bros Discovery, are reportedly viewing the film in secret 'funeral screenings' before the studio can possibly destroy the copies for a tax write-off. A few weeks back, the film, directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, was scrapped after test audience panned it. The reactions prompted Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav to cancel it as he seeks to save the company $3 billion. The two filmmakers have stated that they have no prints of the film and the studio is likely to either lock the footage away permanently or destroy it to prove to IRS they will not profit from it in the future, which would ensure their tax write-down. Directors Bilall Fallah and Adil El Arbi 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 . 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.'"

Heard of 'funeral screening'? Warner Bros is reportedly hosting one of 'Batgirl' 

If Warner Bros had its way, then 'Black Adam' would have debuted back in 2019 in 'Shazam'. It was Dwayne Johnson, who plays the superhero in the upcoming DC film, who convinced the studio to create a standalone film for 'Black Adams'.&nbsp; 
 
According to a report in Variety, the script of 'Shazam!' which went into development in 2014, consisted of origin stories for the title character and Black Adam.&nbsp; 
 
Both the super-powered fictional individuals have a shared history in the DC comics, so it seemed fitting to launch their big screen iterations together in one film.&nbsp; 
 
However, when &nbsp;Johnson saw the first draft of the film, he realised Black Adam deserved a separate film. Speaking to Vanity Fair magazine, Johnson said, "When the first draft of the movie came to us, it was a combination of Black Adam and Shazam: Two origin stories in one movie." 
 
"Now that was the goal, so it wasn't a complete surprise. But when I read that, I just knew in my gut, 'We can`t make this movie like this. We would be doing Black Adam an incredible disservice.' It would've been fine for Shazam having two origin stories converge in one movie, but not good for Black Adam," he added. 
 
Revealing how he fixed the situation, Johnson continued, "I made a phone call. I said, 'I have to share my thoughts here. It`s very unpopular...` because everybody thought, 'Hey, this script is great, let's go make this movie.' I said, 'I really think that you should make 'Shazam!,' make that movie on its own in the tone that you want. And I think we should separate this as well.`" 
 
Fortunately Warner Bros agreed to listen to Johnson and now the actor is all set to play the lead in the upcoming standalone 'Black Adam' tentpole this fall.&nbsp; 
 
The actor has repeatedly promised moviegoers that his 'Black Adam' movie will forever change the DC universe on the big screen. 
 
Joining Johnson in the film are Aldis Hodge, Noah Centineo, Sarah Shahi, Marwan Kenzari and Pierce Brosnan. 'Black Adam' is set to release in theatres on October 21, 2022.

If Warner Bros had its way, then 'Black Adam' would have debuted back in 2019 in 'Shazam'. It was Dwayne Johnson, who plays the superhero in the upcoming DC film, who convinced the studio to create a standalone film for 'Black Adams'.

If Warner Bros had its way, then 'Black Adam' would have debuted back in 2019 in 'Shazam'. It was Dwayne Johnson, who plays the superhero in the upcoming DC film, who convinced the studio to create a standalone film for 'Black Adams'. According to a report in Variety, the script of 'Shazam!' which went into development in 2014, consisted of origin stories for the title character and Black Adam. Both the super-powered fictional individuals have a shared history in the DC comics, so it seemed fitting to launch their big screen iterations together in one film. However, when Johnson saw the first draft of the film, he realised Black Adam deserved a separate film. Speaking to Vanity Fair magazine, Johnson said, "When the first draft of the movie came to us, it was a combination of Black Adam and Shazam: Two origin stories in one movie." "Now that was the goal, so it wasn't a complete surprise. But when I read that, I just knew in my gut, 'We can`t make this movie like this. We would be doing Black Adam an incredible disservice.' It would've been fine for Shazam having two origin stories converge in one movie, but not good for Black Adam," he added. Revealing how he fixed the situation, Johnson continued, "I made a phone call. I said, 'I have to share my thoughts here. It`s very unpopular...` because everybody thought, 'Hey, this script is great, let's go make this movie.' I said, 'I really think that you should make 'Shazam!,' make that movie on its own in the tone that you want. And I think we should separate this as well.`" Fortunately Warner Bros agreed to listen to Johnson and now the actor is all set to play the lead in the upcoming standalone 'Black Adam' tentpole this fall. The actor has repeatedly promised moviegoers that his 'Black Adam' movie will forever change the DC universe on the big screen. Joining Johnson in the film are Aldis Hodge, Noah Centineo, Sarah Shahi, Marwan Kenzari and Pierce Brosnan. 'Black Adam' is set to release in theatres on October 21, 2022.

Dwayne Johnson stopped Warner Bros from introducing Black Adam in 'Shazam!' 

Ezra Miller has spoken out for the first time in months after grabbing headlines for their erratic behaviour. Miller has addressed the string of controversies they have faced in the past few months and revealed that they have been suffering "from complex mental health issues" and have started treatment.&nbsp; 
 
Since March, Miller has been making headlines for all reasons. They were arrested twice in Hawaii, including for disorderly conduct and harassment at a karaoke bar. The second incident was for second-degree assault. Earlier this month, the actor was charged with felony burglary in Stamford, Vermont. 
 
Miller issued a statement explaining their behaviour to Variety and apologised for their past behaviour.&nbsp; 
 
"Having recently gone through a time of intense crisis, I now understand that I am suffering complex mental health issues and have begun ongoing treatment. 
 
"I want to apologize to everyone that I have been alarmed and upset with my past behaviour. I am committed to doing the necessary work to get back to a healthy, safe and productive stage in my life," they said. 
 
Miller, who identifies themselves as non-binary and uses they and them pronouns, played the DC Comics character Barry Allen aka The Flash in 2017's 'Justice League' and 'Zack Snyder's Justice League', the 2021 director's cut of the film. 
 
Miller's behaviour and subsequent arrest have delayed their next project 'The Flash'- a standalone movie on the superhero from Warner Bros/DC. It has Miller playing the lead character. The film is still scheduled to release on June 23, 2023, but industry insiders are sceptical about the film's fate following Miller's string of controversies. 
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Meanwhile, a source close to the studio says that Warner Bros supports Miller's decision to seek professional help.Miller was last in 'Fantastic Beasts 3'.&nbsp;

Ezra Miller has spoken out for the first time in months after grabbing headlines for their erratic behaviour. Miller has addressed the string of controversies they have faced in the past few months and revealed that they have been suffering "from complex mental health issues" and have started treatment.

Ezra Miller has spoken out for the first time in months after grabbing headlines for their erratic behaviour. Miller has addressed the string of controversies they have faced in the past few months and revealed that they have been suffering "from complex mental health issues" and have started treatment. Since March, Miller has been making headlines for all reasons. They were arrested twice in Hawaii, including for disorderly conduct and harassment at a karaoke bar. The second incident was for second-degree assault. Earlier this month, the actor was charged with felony burglary in Stamford, Vermont. Miller issued a statement explaining their behaviour to Variety and apologised for their past behaviour. "Having recently gone through a time of intense crisis, I now understand that I am suffering complex mental health issues and have begun ongoing treatment. "I want to apologize to everyone that I have been alarmed and upset with my past behaviour. I am committed to doing the necessary work to get back to a healthy, safe and productive stage in my life," they said. Miller, who identifies themselves as non-binary and uses they and them pronouns, played the DC Comics character Barry Allen aka The Flash in 2017's 'Justice League' and 'Zack Snyder's Justice League', the 2021 director's cut of the film. Miller's behaviour and subsequent arrest have delayed their next project 'The Flash'- a standalone movie on the superhero from Warner Bros/DC. It has Miller playing the lead character. The film is still scheduled to release on June 23, 2023, but industry insiders are sceptical about the film's fate following Miller's string of controversies. Meanwhile, a source close to the studio says that Warner Bros supports Miller's decision to seek professional help.Miller was last in 'Fantastic Beasts 3'.

Ezra Miller undergoing treatment for 'complex mental health issues', apologises for past behaviour

Hollywood star Jason Momoa has slammed his ‘Conan the Barbarian’ reboot movie and said it "turned into a big pile of s***". Speaking to British GQ for a profile piece, Jason slammed the 2011 film, which he starred in as the sword-swinging character of legend in a remake of the film that featured Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1982, reports deadline.com.

"I’ve been a part of a lot of things that really sucked, and movies where it's out of your hands," he told British GQ. "Conan was one of them. It's one of the best experiences I had, and it (was) taken over and turned into a big pile of s***."

The film did have a somewhat rocky beginning. It was stalled at Warner Bros. before Lionsgate bought the rights. Brett Ratner was prematurely announced as director before German filmmaker Marcus Nispel was enlisted in June 2009. Jason was cast in January 2010.

Before the film's release, he debuted as the Dothraki warlord Khal Drogo in HBO's ‘Game of Thrones’.

Since then, he's been cast as Aquaman in the DC Comics Extended Universe, appearing in 2016’s ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’, then 2017’s ‘Justice League’ and 2018’s ‘Aquaman’. He also had a supporting role in 2021’s ‘Dune’, and has a new ‘Aquaman’ on the horizon with ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’.

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Hollywood star Jason Momoa has slammed his ‘Conan the Barbarian’ reboot movie and said it "turned into a big pile of s***". Speaking to British GQ for a profile piece, Jason slammed the 2011 film, which he starred in as the sword-swinging character of legend in a remake of the film that featured Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1982, reports deadline.

Hollywood star Jason Momoa has slammed his ‘Conan the Barbarian’ reboot movie and said it "turned into a big pile of s***". Speaking to British GQ for a profile piece, Jason slammed the 2011 film, which he starred in as the sword-swinging character of legend in a remake of the film that featured Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1982, reports deadline.com. "I’ve been a part of a lot of things that really sucked, and movies where it's out of your hands," he told British GQ. "Conan was one of them. It's one of the best experiences I had, and it (was) taken over and turned into a big pile of s***." The film did have a somewhat rocky beginning. It was stalled at Warner Bros. before Lionsgate bought the rights. Brett Ratner was prematurely announced as director before German filmmaker Marcus Nispel was enlisted in June 2009. Jason was cast in January 2010. Before the film's release, he debuted as the Dothraki warlord Khal Drogo in HBO's ‘Game of Thrones’. Since then, he's been cast as Aquaman in the DC Comics Extended Universe, appearing in 2016’s ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’, then 2017’s ‘Justice League’ and 2018’s ‘Aquaman’. He also had a supporting role in 2021’s ‘Dune’, and has a new ‘Aquaman’ on the horizon with ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’. 'Laal Singh Chaddha' box office: Aamir Khan's 'Forrest Gump' remake disappoints with 15-20 per cent occupancy

Jason Momoa slams his 'Conan The Barbarian' movie, calls it 'big pile of s***'

Warner Bros recently scrapped 'Batgirl', sending shockwaves across Hollywood. The $90 million film was almost finished and the decision to abandon it is said to be due to Warner Bros and Discovery merger. But films have been cancelled before too during production due to different reasons.

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HBO Max has now finally cancelled the new season of the coming-of-age comedy show ‘Gordita Chronicles’. According to Variety, the news comes as a result of changing priorities at Warner Bros. Discovery, which owns the streamer, just over a month after the 10-episode series debuted on June 23. Based in the 1980s, the American comedy series starred Diana-Maria Riva, Juan Javier Cardenas, Olivia Goncalves, Savannah Nicole Ruiz, and Noah Rico in the lead roles.

"Live-action kids and family programming will not be part of our programming focus in the immediate future, and as a result, we’ve had to make the very difficult decision to end ‘Gordita Chronicles’ at HBO Max. The series earned critical acclaim and a loyal following, and we are proud to have worked with creator Claudia Forestieri and our two powerhouse executive producers, Eva Longoria and Zoe Saldana, to bring Cucu’s journey to the screen.&nbsp;

We thank them and the talented cast and crew for creating such a heartfelt, groundbreaking show that connected deeply with a very important demographic." a spokesperson for HBO Max told Variety.&nbsp;

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The show premiered on June 23, 2022, and received a massive response from netizens. ’Gordita Chronicles’ follows the story of a girl who moves from Santo Domingo to Miami along with her family, leaving all her friends behind, and all the problems the family faces as they get into a new country.

"We are heartbroken by the larger programming changes at HBO Max that will not allow our special show, ‘Gordita Chronicles,’ showrun by Latinx comedy powerhouse Brigitte Munoz-Liebowitz, to have a second season at its original home," the producers said.

They further added, "As producers and storytellers who are continually seeking out authentic and original stories that highlight our community’s joy and talent, we are so proud to have worked on this piece of magic. We continue to be blown away by the overwhelmingly positive critical response coupled with our growing audience numbers, which prove that viewers recognize the importance of this show’s existence and the crucial space it is filling for LatinX content in the media landscape.", Variety reported.&nbsp;

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HBO Max has now finally cancelled the new season of the coming-of-age comedy show ‘Gordita Chronicles’. According to Variety, the news comes as a result of changing priorities at Warner Bros.

HBO Max has now finally cancelled the new season of the coming-of-age comedy show ‘Gordita Chronicles’. According to Variety, the news comes as a result of changing priorities at Warner Bros. Discovery, which owns the streamer, just over a month after the 10-episode series debuted on June 23. Based in the 1980s, the American comedy series starred Diana-Maria Riva, Juan Javier Cardenas, Olivia Goncalves, Savannah Nicole Ruiz, and Noah Rico in the lead roles. "Live-action kids and family programming will not be part of our programming focus in the immediate future, and as a result, we’ve had to make the very difficult decision to end ‘Gordita Chronicles’ at HBO Max. The series earned critical acclaim and a loyal following, and we are proud to have worked with creator Claudia Forestieri and our two powerhouse executive producers, Eva Longoria and Zoe Saldana, to bring Cucu’s journey to the screen. We thank them and the talented cast and crew for creating such a heartfelt, groundbreaking show that connected deeply with a very important demographic." a spokesperson for HBO Max told Variety. Also Read: Netflix sues creators of alleged 'Bridgerton' knockoff The show premiered on June 23, 2022, and received a massive response from netizens. ’Gordita Chronicles’ follows the story of a girl who moves from Santo Domingo to Miami along with her family, leaving all her friends behind, and all the problems the family faces as they get into a new country. "We are heartbroken by the larger programming changes at HBO Max that will not allow our special show, ‘Gordita Chronicles,’ showrun by Latinx comedy powerhouse Brigitte Munoz-Liebowitz, to have a second season at its original home," the producers said. They further added, "As producers and storytellers who are continually seeking out authentic and original stories that highlight our community’s joy and talent, we are so proud to have worked on this piece of magic. We continue to be blown away by the overwhelmingly positive critical response coupled with our growing audience numbers, which prove that viewers recognize the importance of this show’s existence and the crucial space it is filling for LatinX content in the media landscape.", Variety reported. Also Read: Johnny Depp's debut artwork collection sells out within hours of going on sale

HBO Max cancels 'Gordita Chronicles' new season

Shaun Murphy, the former head of television at Warner Bros Australia, announced the formation of Big Owl Pictures, a television and feature production firm, on Wednesday. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the initiative, based in Sydney, Australia, has obtained funding from a private equity firm, Balance Vector. At the new company, Murphy will hold the positions of CEO and executive producer.

According to him, Big Owl Pictures will work to create and produce a range of unscripted material, as well as a few cinematic and written projects. In the upcoming months, the business is expected to reveal its leadership staff and first project lineup. Steve Luczo, a former CEO of the largest hard-drive manufacturer, Seagate Technology, now runs Balance Vector, a privately held company.

The firm is active in real estate development, sports ownership, music, television, and film production, as well as investments in technology and the environment. Big Owl now has a share of Balance Vector, and Luczo is serving as a senior adviser.

At Shine Australia, Murphy served as an executive producer for three years before. ‘The Masked Singer’, ‘The Bachelor’, ‘First Dates’, ‘Who Do You Think You Are’, ‘Back In Time For Dinner’, ‘Celebrity Apprentice’, ‘The Bachelorette’, ‘Little Big Shots’, ‘Dancing With The Stars’, and other programmes were among his responsibilities at Warners.&nbsp;

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He also produced the syndicated Coolfuel Roadtrip, Australia's Next Top Model, ‘Dying For Everest’, and the Emmy-nominated ‘Crips &amp; Bloods: Made in America’, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

"Whether it's an intimate story or a giant global format, at Big Owl we'll look at everything as a story that can be built into something magnificent," Murphy said in a statement.&nbsp;

"Our strategic partnership with Balance Vector, led by the phenomenal Steve Luczo, gives us access to a vast array of content ideas to explore across sport, property, communications, tech, and talent."

Luczo added, "Shaun is a world-class content creator and leader, with his teams known for executing to the highest of quality. Having worked on content previously with Shaun and seeing him and his teams supercharge so many of the world's great formats, we’re excited to see the team grow its slate and be part of the Big Owl adventure."&nbsp;

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Shaun Murphy, the former head of television at Warner Bros Australia, announced the formation of Big Owl Pictures, a television and feature production firm, on Wednesday.

Shaun Murphy, the former head of television at Warner Bros Australia, announced the formation of Big Owl Pictures, a television and feature production firm, on Wednesday. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the initiative, based in Sydney, Australia, has obtained funding from a private equity firm, Balance Vector. At the new company, Murphy will hold the positions of CEO and executive producer. According to him, Big Owl Pictures will work to create and produce a range of unscripted material, as well as a few cinematic and written projects. In the upcoming months, the business is expected to reveal its leadership staff and first project lineup. Steve Luczo, a former CEO of the largest hard-drive manufacturer, Seagate Technology, now runs Balance Vector, a privately held company. The firm is active in real estate development, sports ownership, music, television, and film production, as well as investments in technology and the environment. Big Owl now has a share of Balance Vector, and Luczo is serving as a senior adviser. At Shine Australia, Murphy served as an executive producer for three years before. ‘The Masked Singer’, ‘The Bachelor’, ‘First Dates’, ‘Who Do You Think You Are’, ‘Back In Time For Dinner’, ‘Celebrity Apprentice’, ‘The Bachelorette’, ‘Little Big Shots’, ‘Dancing With The Stars’, and other programmes were among his responsibilities at Warners. Also Read: Chris Evans starrer Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’ gets a release date on Disney+ He also produced the syndicated Coolfuel Roadtrip, Australia's Next Top Model, ‘Dying For Everest’, and the Emmy-nominated ‘Crips & Bloods: Made in America’, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. "Whether it's an intimate story or a giant global format, at Big Owl we'll look at everything as a story that can be built into something magnificent," Murphy said in a statement. "Our strategic partnership with Balance Vector, led by the phenomenal Steve Luczo, gives us access to a vast array of content ideas to explore across sport, property, communications, tech, and talent." Luczo added, "Shaun is a world-class content creator and leader, with his teams known for executing to the highest of quality. Having worked on content previously with Shaun and seeing him and his teams supercharge so many of the world's great formats, we’re excited to see the team grow its slate and be part of the Big Owl adventure." Also Read: Netflix's woes continue as company loses a million subscribers

Former Warner Bros executive establishes production company Big Owl Pictures in Australia

Candice Patton, best known for her role as Iris West, the love interest of the Flash in the superhero series 'The Flash,' recently revealed that she was "severely unhappy" while working on the show. She revealed that the show's network and studio both failed to protect her from online harassment and racial messages when she made her debut on the show in 2014.&nbsp;

'The Flash' made under DC's Arrowverse, is broadcasted on The CW Network and produced by Warner Bros.

Speaking on The Open Up Podcast, Candice recollected how during the initial days of the series, the racism that was targeted toward her was ignored by Warner Bros and CW.&nbsp;

"In 2014, there were no support systems, no one was looking out for that. It was just free range to get abused every single day," she said.&nbsp;

Candice was the first woman of colour to play Iris in the series, and her casting enraged some fans. She went on to add: "It's a dangerous place to be in when you're one of the first, and you're facing backlash for it and there's no help. Now, people understand a little better and they understand how fans can be racist, especially in the genre, and misogynistic. But at the time it was kind of like: 'Yeah that's how fans are, but whatever.'"

Further, she also mentioned that she was discriminated against and treated differently on the show in comparison to the white actors. "It was more about the protocols in place and the things I see happening to my white counterpart that are not happening to me. Seeing how I was treated differently than other people. Seeing how I'm not protected by the network and the studio. Those were the things that not necessarily hurt me but frustrated me," said Patton.&nbsp;

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She also revealed that she wanted to quit the show in the second season itself, but she chose to stay as she had the responsibility for the inclusivity of the casting, adding that playing the male character in the show was "iconic." "It was such an iconic casting, such an iconic role, and I knew how much this meant to so many people that I felt a responsibility to stay in a space and a place that was probably very toxic for my mental health," she added.&nbsp;

The show's star cast includes Grant Gustin, who plays the title role, while the supporting cast includes Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdez, Tom Cavanagh, and Jesse L. Martin. The actress will be seen in the ninth season of the show as well, while the eighth season&nbsp;is currently being aired. Her experience with the show has changed for the better all these years.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, no statement has been made by CW or Warner Bros. regarding Patton’s remarks.&nbsp;

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Candice Patton, best known for her role as Iris West, the love interest of the Flash in the superhero series 'The Flash,' recently revealed that she was "severely unhappy" while working on the show.

Candice Patton, best known for her role as Iris West, the love interest of the Flash in the superhero series 'The Flash,' recently revealed that she was "severely unhappy" while working on the show. She revealed that the show's network and studio both failed to protect her from online harassment and racial messages when she made her debut on the show in 2014. 'The Flash' made under DC's Arrowverse, is broadcasted on The CW Network and produced by Warner Bros. Speaking on The Open Up Podcast, Candice recollected how during the initial days of the series, the racism that was targeted toward her was ignored by Warner Bros and CW. "In 2014, there were no support systems, no one was looking out for that. It was just free range to get abused every single day," she said. Candice was the first woman of colour to play Iris in the series, and her casting enraged some fans. She went on to add: "It's a dangerous place to be in when you're one of the first, and you're facing backlash for it and there's no help. Now, people understand a little better and they understand how fans can be racist, especially in the genre, and misogynistic. But at the time it was kind of like: 'Yeah that's how fans are, but whatever.'" Further, she also mentioned that she was discriminated against and treated differently on the show in comparison to the white actors. "It was more about the protocols in place and the things I see happening to my white counterpart that are not happening to me. Seeing how I was treated differently than other people. Seeing how I'm not protected by the network and the studio. Those were the things that not necessarily hurt me but frustrated me," said Patton. Also Read: Netizens demand to replace Ezra Miller with Elliot Page in 'The Flash' She also revealed that she wanted to quit the show in the second season itself, but she chose to stay as she had the responsibility for the inclusivity of the casting, adding that playing the male character in the show was "iconic." "It was such an iconic casting, such an iconic role, and I knew how much this meant to so many people that I felt a responsibility to stay in a space and a place that was probably very toxic for my mental health," she added. The show's star cast includes Grant Gustin, who plays the title role, while the supporting cast includes Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdez, Tom Cavanagh, and Jesse L. Martin. The actress will be seen in the ninth season of the show as well, while the eighth season is currently being aired. Her experience with the show has changed for the better all these years. Meanwhile, no statement has been made by CW or Warner Bros. regarding Patton’s remarks. Also Read: Ezra Miller aka 'The Flash' dropped from future DCEU films, here's why

Candice Patton accuses 'The Flash' show makers of mistreatment on set

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Bong Joon-Ho and actor Steven Yeun are set to collaborate again for the director's next sci-fi thriller set up at Warner Bros. They last worked together in Bong's 2017 film 'Okja'.

The untitled film is based on the novel 'Mickey7', which was authored by Edward Ashton. The 38-year-old actor will be seen alongside Robert Pattinson, Mark Ruffalo, Naomi Ackie, and Toni Collette.&nbsp;

The story's plot revolves around Mickey7, who is an expendable employee who takes jobs too risky for anyone else. After his death, he regenerates as a clone with most of his memories intact. After being presumed dead, he returns to the mission’s base to discover a new clone of himself called Mickey8 has taken his place.

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Bong will be a part of the team of producers that consists of Dooho Choi for Kate Street Picture Company and Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner for Plan B, which produced 'Okja'.

Yeun has received an Academy nomination for his performance in 'Minari', directed by Lee saac Chung, and will be next seen in Jordan Peele's thriller 'Nope', alongside Keke Palmer and Daniel Kaluuya. 
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Academy Award-winning filmmaker Bong Joon-Ho and actor Steven Yeun are set to collaborate again for the director's next sci-fi thriller set up at Warner Bros. They last worked together in Bong's 2017 film 'Okja'.

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Bong Joon-Ho and actor Steven Yeun are set to collaborate again for the director's next sci-fi thriller set up at Warner Bros. They last worked together in Bong's 2017 film 'Okja'. The untitled film is based on the novel 'Mickey7', which was authored by Edward Ashton. The 38-year-old actor will be seen alongside Robert Pattinson, Mark Ruffalo, Naomi Ackie, and Toni Collette. The story's plot revolves around Mickey7, who is an expendable employee who takes jobs too risky for anyone else. After his death, he regenerates as a clone with most of his memories intact. After being presumed dead, he returns to the mission’s base to discover a new clone of himself called Mickey8 has taken his place. Also Read: Iran arrests two filmmakers for 'inciting unrest': Media Bong will be a part of the team of producers that consists of Dooho Choi for Kate Street Picture Company and Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner for Plan B, which produced 'Okja'. Yeun has received an Academy nomination for his performance in 'Minari', directed by Lee saac Chung, and will be next seen in Jordan Peele's thriller 'Nope', alongside Keke Palmer and Daniel Kaluuya.

Bong Joon-Ho's untitled sci-fi thriller to cast Steven Yeun

HBO series ‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’, adapted from Audrey Niffenegger’s best-selling novel of the same name, has been cancelled after premiering its first season, Variety reported. The six episodes of the first and only season were&nbsp;aired in May, and its concluding episode was broadcast on June 19, 2022. In a statement, an HBO spokesperson said,&nbsp;"Though HBO will not be moving forward with the second season of ‘The Time Traveler's Wife,’ it was our privilege to partner with master storytellers Steven Moffat and David Nutter."

"We are so grateful for their passion, hard work and care for adapting this beloved book. We also thank Theo and Rose, and the rest of our brilliant cast for their heartfelt performances, which completely captivated audiences", he added.&nbsp;

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The series was adapted by ‘Doctor Who’ and ‘Sherlocks'/ Steven Moffat, who wrote all six episodes while David Nutter directed them. It follows the story of a woman, Clare Abshire, played by Rose Leslie, and her romance with a man stuck in time, Henry DeTamble, played by Theo James. The show also stars Natasha Lopez, who plays Charisse. The series plot follows a married couple, Clare and Henry, who are estranged because Henry suffers from a hereditary ailment that enables him to time travel inexplicably, just like in the book.&nbsp;

Along with Sue Vertue and Brian Minchin of Hartswood Films and Joseph E. Iberti, they both acted as executive producers, being produced under the banner of Warner Bros. TV. Critics had mixed feelings about the show and gave it a 34 per cent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.&nbsp;

As reported by Variety, Daniel D'Addario, in his Variety review, noted, "The plot fails to convince that the couple shares much more than an appreciation of the obstacles holding them apart."&nbsp;

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This was ‘The Time Traveler's Wife’s’ second film adaptation. A movie based on the book starring Rachel McAdams and Eric Bana was also released in 2009.&nbsp;

Several programmes have been cancelled in the last two days, including ‘The Time Traveler's Wife’, ‘Tom Swift’ on The CW, ‘Duncanville’ on Fox, and ‘Why Women Kill’ on Paramount+.

HBO series ‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’, adapted from Audrey Niffenegger’s best-selling novel of the same name, has been cancelled after premiering its first season, Variety reported.

HBO series ‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’, adapted from Audrey Niffenegger’s best-selling novel of the same name, has been cancelled after premiering its first season, Variety reported. The six episodes of the first and only season were aired in May, and its concluding episode was broadcast on June 19, 2022. In a statement, an HBO spokesperson said, "Though HBO will not be moving forward with the second season of ‘The Time Traveler's Wife,’ it was our privilege to partner with master storytellers Steven Moffat and David Nutter." "We are so grateful for their passion, hard work and care for adapting this beloved book. We also thank Theo and Rose, and the rest of our brilliant cast for their heartfelt performances, which completely captivated audiences", he added. Also Read: 'The Boys' season 4 to begin filming sooner than you'd expect The series was adapted by ‘Doctor Who’ and ‘Sherlocks'/ Steven Moffat, who wrote all six episodes while David Nutter directed them. It follows the story of a woman, Clare Abshire, played by Rose Leslie, and her romance with a man stuck in time, Henry DeTamble, played by Theo James. The show also stars Natasha Lopez, who plays Charisse. The series plot follows a married couple, Clare and Henry, who are estranged because Henry suffers from a hereditary ailment that enables him to time travel inexplicably, just like in the book. Along with Sue Vertue and Brian Minchin of Hartswood Films and Joseph E. Iberti, they both acted as executive producers, being produced under the banner of Warner Bros. TV. Critics had mixed feelings about the show and gave it a 34 per cent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. As reported by Variety, Daniel D'Addario, in his Variety review, noted, "The plot fails to convince that the couple shares much more than an appreciation of the obstacles holding them apart." Also Read: 'Thor Love and Thunder' new clip teases final battle between Thor and Gorr the God Butcher. Watch This was ‘The Time Traveler's Wife’s’ second film adaptation. A movie based on the book starring Rachel McAdams and Eric Bana was also released in 2009. Several programmes have been cancelled in the last two days, including ‘The Time Traveler's Wife’, ‘Tom Swift’ on The CW, ‘Duncanville’ on Fox, and ‘Why Women Kill’ on Paramount+.

HBO cancels Rose Leslie & Theo James starrer ‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’ after one season

Apple TV+ is coming up with a six-episode limited series called 'The Big Cigar' starring actors Alessandro Nivola and Andre Holland. The series will chronicle the tale of Black Panther leader Huey P. Newton's flight to Cuba. As per Deadline, director Don Cheadle, apart from directing, is also serving as the executive producer of the first two episodes, while Janine Sherman Barrois, who won the NAACP Image Award, will serve as showrunner and executive producer.&nbsp;

Andre Holland will play Newton in 'The Big Cigar', while Tiffany Boone is another member of the show's supporting cast.&nbsp;

'The Big Cigar' tells a hilarious, extraordinary, and almost-too-good-to-be-true story of how Newton relied on Bert Schneider (Nivola), the Hollywood producer behind 'Easy Rider', to elude a nationwide manhunt and escape to Cuba while being pursued into exile by the FBI.

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The first episode, which is based on the eponymous 'Playboy' article by Joshuah Bearman, has been written and executive produced by Jim Hecht. The show is produced by Warner Bros. Television, which has an overall arrangement with Sherman Barrois and her Folding Chair Productions.&nbsp;

Through their production business, Epic, a branch of Vox Media Studios, Hecht and Sherman Barrois, along with Bearman, Joshua Davis, and Arthur Spector, are serving&nbsp;as executive producers.&nbsp;

Following the international success of the comedy show 'Ted Lasso', which earned seven Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series; the upcoming comedy ‘Shrinking’, starring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford; and ‘Bad Monkey’, a new drama from Lawrence and star/executive producer Vince Vaughn, 'The Big Cigar' will be Apple TV+ and Warner Bros. Television's latest endeavour.&nbsp;

The limited series also marks Epic and Apple TV+'s second collaboration together. Along with Kumail Nanjiani, Emily V. Gordon, Lee Eisenberg, Alan Yang, and Academy Award-winner Sian Heder, she joins the recurring award-winning series 'Little America', as reported by Deadline.

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Alessandro Nivola starred alongside Russell Crowe, Aaron Taylor Johnson, and Ariana DeBose in JC Chandor’s Marvel movie 'Kraven The Hunter," which has finished filming.&nbsp;

The actor also starred in ‘The Boston Strangler,'&nbsp;opposite Keira Knightly, in Jeff Baena's independent comedy ‘Spin Me Round’, starring Alison Brie and Aubrey Plaza, and Noah Baumbach's White Noise, featuring his two daughters Sam and May Nivola, are some of the other movies that have been released this year.&nbsp; 
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Apple TV+ is coming up with a six-episode limited series called 'The Big Cigar' starring actors Alessandro Nivola and Andre Holland. The series will chronicle the tale of Black Panther leader Huey P.

Apple TV+ is coming up with a six-episode limited series called 'The Big Cigar' starring actors Alessandro Nivola and Andre Holland. The series will chronicle the tale of Black Panther leader Huey P. Newton's flight to Cuba. As per Deadline, director Don Cheadle, apart from directing, is also serving as the executive producer of the first two episodes, while Janine Sherman Barrois, who won the NAACP Image Award, will serve as showrunner and executive producer. Andre Holland will play Newton in 'The Big Cigar', while Tiffany Boone is another member of the show's supporting cast. 'The Big Cigar' tells a hilarious, extraordinary, and almost-too-good-to-be-true story of how Newton relied on Bert Schneider (Nivola), the Hollywood producer behind 'Easy Rider', to elude a nationwide manhunt and escape to Cuba while being pursued into exile by the FBI. Also Read: Jason Schwartzman joins the cast of ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ The first episode, which is based on the eponymous 'Playboy' article by Joshuah Bearman, has been written and executive produced by Jim Hecht. The show is produced by Warner Bros. Television, which has an overall arrangement with Sherman Barrois and her Folding Chair Productions. Through their production business, Epic, a branch of Vox Media Studios, Hecht and Sherman Barrois, along with Bearman, Joshua Davis, and Arthur Spector, are serving as executive producers. Following the international success of the comedy show 'Ted Lasso', which earned seven Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series; the upcoming comedy ‘Shrinking’, starring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford; and ‘Bad Monkey’, a new drama from Lawrence and star/executive producer Vince Vaughn, 'The Big Cigar' will be Apple TV+ and Warner Bros. Television's latest endeavour. The limited series also marks Epic and Apple TV+'s second collaboration together. Along with Kumail Nanjiani, Emily V. Gordon, Lee Eisenberg, Alan Yang, and Academy Award-winner Sian Heder, she joins the recurring award-winning series 'Little America', as reported by Deadline. Also Read: 'Succession' season 4 begins filming, official synopsis a 'power struggle' Alessandro Nivola starred alongside Russell Crowe, Aaron Taylor Johnson, and Ariana DeBose in JC Chandor’s Marvel movie 'Kraven The Hunter," which has finished filming. The actor also starred in ‘The Boston Strangler,' opposite Keira Knightly, in Jeff Baena's independent comedy ‘Spin Me Round’, starring Alison Brie and Aubrey Plaza, and Noah Baumbach's White Noise, featuring his two daughters Sam and May Nivola, are some of the other movies that have been released this year.

Alessandro Nivola to co-star with Andre Holland in Apple TV’s comedy 'The Big Cigar'

Several major Hollywood studios have offered support to their employees who need abortion access after the US Supreme Court overturned 1973's Roe vs Wade landmark decision. The ruling had said that the American constitution protects the right of a pregnant woman to get an abortion.&nbsp;

Now, in the Dobbs v. Jackson case, the decision was reversed and the ruling said the constitution does not protect women's rights to abortion and left the authority to decide either way to elected representatives.

The ruling has left millions of people in the country shocked, even though it was expected.&nbsp;

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/roe-vs-wade-reversed-us-supreme-court-ends-constitutional-right-to-abortion-491416">Roe vs Wade reversed, US Supreme Court ends constitutional right to abortion</a>

Warner Bros Discovery, which owns intellectual properties like Harry Potter and DC, announced an expansion of healthcare benefits. Now employees who need to go to other states to have abortions are covered. Chief People and Culture Officer Adria Alpert Romm said in an internal memo that the studio's biggest priority is the "wellbeing, health and safety of our employees.”

Streaming giant Netflix said it will offer a $10,000 compensation for those who need to travel to other states for things like cancer treatment, transplants, and so on apart from abortion.

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A source told Variety that Disney, which has properties like Marvel and Star Wars at its disposal, remains "committed to providing comprehensive access to quality and affordable care”.

Comcast, which owns NBCUniversal, Paramount, and Sony also offered similar benefits to their vulnerable employees.&nbsp;

Celebrities also spoke about the ruling. Elizabeth Banks tweeted, "This is devastating news for families - Men and women - who believe the government should not decide when and with whom they become parents. This is not the end of this fight for human rights."

Ariana DeBose simply posted, "I have nothing nice to say at this moment in time."

Veteran actor Viola Davis expressed her happiness. "And so it goes….Gutted. Now more than ever we have to use our voice and power! WE the people……🙏🏿🙏🏿," she tweeted.

Several major Hollywood studios have offered support to their employees who need abortion access after the US Supreme Court overturned 1973's Roe vs Wade landmark decision.

Several major Hollywood studios have offered support to their employees who need abortion access after the US Supreme Court overturned 1973's Roe vs Wade landmark decision. The ruling had said that the American constitution protects the right of a pregnant woman to get an abortion. Now, in the Dobbs v. Jackson case, the decision was reversed and the ruling said the constitution does not protect women's rights to abortion and left the authority to decide either way to elected representatives. The ruling has left millions of people in the country shocked, even though it was expected. Also Read: Roe vs Wade reversed, US Supreme Court ends constitutional right to abortion Warner Bros Discovery, which owns intellectual properties like Harry Potter and DC, announced an expansion of healthcare benefits. Now employees who need to go to other states to have abortions are covered. Chief People and Culture Officer Adria Alpert Romm said in an internal memo that the studio's biggest priority is the "wellbeing, health and safety of our employees.” Streaming giant Netflix said it will offer a $10,000 compensation for those who need to travel to other states for things like cancer treatment, transplants, and so on apart from abortion. A source told Variety that Disney, which has properties like Marvel and Star Wars at its disposal, remains "committed to providing comprehensive access to quality and affordable care”. Comcast, which owns NBCUniversal, Paramount, and Sony also offered similar benefits to their vulnerable employees. Celebrities also spoke about the ruling. Elizabeth Banks tweeted, "This is devastating news for families - Men and women - who believe the government should not decide when and with whom they become parents. This is not the end of this fight for human rights." Ariana DeBose simply posted, "I have nothing nice to say at this moment in time." Veteran actor Viola Davis expressed her happiness. "And so it goes….Gutted. Now more than ever we have to use our voice and power! WE the people……🙏🏿🙏🏿," she tweeted.

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