About a week ago, industry observers noticed that Comic-Con 2022 came and went without any mention of Batgirl , the Warner Bros. film shot over the winter and apparently due for release in 2023. Today, the New York Post , The Wrap , and other entertainment outlets report that despite being in the final stages of post-production, Warner Bros. and DC Films have decided not to release the movie on any platform or in theaters. The list of American unreleased films on Wikipedia is not a long one, and the flicks on it usually have a reason for being there — see the 1994 Fantastic Four effort or Netflix’s shelved Bill Cosby 77 project . The Post says this film will join them due to new Warner Bros. Discovery executive David Zaslav and new Warner Bros. head Michael De Luca seeking to cut costs and focus on movies made for theaters instead of straight-to-streaming. Batgirl was directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah (Bad Boys for Life ) and stars Leslie Grace ( In … [Read more...] about HBO Max’s $90 million Batgirl movie is headed to the vault
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$100 million Batgirl movie reportedly scrapped after disastrous test screenings
Audio player loading… UPDATE: New reports from Variety (opens in new tab) and Deadline (opens in new tab) suggest that the decision to shelve Batgirl may have been made due to tax purposes rather than the alleged poor quality of the film. It's said that Batgirl did not fit the studio's new strategy regarding superhero tentpole films, feeling "neither big enough to feel worthy of a major theatrical release nor small enough to make economic sense in an increasingly cutthroat streaming landscape. In response to the news that their film had been cancelled, directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah posted an official statement on their Instagram (opens in new tab) saying that "We are saddened and shocked by the news. 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 … [Read more...] about $100 million Batgirl movie reportedly scrapped after disastrous test screenings
HBO Max Review: Worth the Splurge for Great TV and Movies
HBO Max has found its sea legs. HBO launched its entry in the streaming wars two years ago and today the app is slick and chock-full of popular TV shows and movies. Gangsters , mythical monsters and DC heroes dwell alongside cuddly talking animals and comedy stars. It has HBO's entire catalog -- including Emmy winners Mare of Easttown and Hacks -- along with favorites such as Friends, Rick and Morty, Sesame Street, the Lord of the Rings movies and almost every Studio Ghibli film. And some of Hollywood's greatest movie gems , from Citizen Kane to The Wizard of Oz, can be found here too. At $15 per month it's expensive, however, and even the ad-supported tier for $10 a month costs more than the base plans for most other streaming services. Though Netflix's base plan is now $10 too, there aren't any commercials. 8.0 HBO Max $10 at HBO Max Get Price Alerts You're receiving price alerts for HBO Max Like … [Read more...] about HBO Max Review: Worth the Splurge for Great TV and Movies
Marvel’s going all in on animation with Spider-Man: Freshman Year and even more X-Men ‘97
Though Marvel’s live-action projects are a big part of what’s got people hyped for this year’s San Diego Comic-Con , the studio’s Hall H showcase today made clear that animation’s going to be a big part of the MCU’s future. In addition to announcing its I Am Groot series, Marvel Studios head of streaming, TV, and animation Brad Winderbaum and head of visual development Ryan Meinerding took the stage in Hall H to discuss new details about Spider-Man: Freshman Year , X-Men ’97 , Marvel Zombies , and upcoming seasons of What If... ? Like its first season, What If...?’ s second and newly announced third seasons will once again focus on the Watcher (Geoffrey Wright) as he gazes across the multiverse upon the many different realities that now make up the MCU. Given how the Watcher became actively involved in people’s lives in What If ...?’s first season, it’s likely that the rules will be a little different as the series progresses and continues to reimagine pivotal … [Read more...] about Marvel’s going all in on animation with Spider-Man: Freshman Year and even more X-Men ‘97
Disney Plus Day: what to expect from 2022’s biggest streaming event
Audio player loading… It's time for Disney Plus Day once again – the annual subscriber event which started out as a celebration of the day that Disney's streaming service arrived on the scene. But while last year's Disney Plus Day took place on the anniversary of the service's November 12 launch, the Mouse House has brought this year's event forward to September 8, allowing it to tie the celebrations into its D23 Expo – a huge fan event dedicated to showcasing Disney's big upcoming projects, including new shows and movies from Marvel, Star Wars and more. What to expect on Disney Plus Day 2022 Like previous years, Disney Plus Day 2022 will see the service play host to a number of high-profile content premieres that will be exclusive to Disney Plus subscribers (opens in new tab) . While we don't have a complete list of the TV shows and movies that are scheduled to drop on Disney Plus Day, we have received confirmation from Disney on at least two titles which … [Read more...] about Disney Plus Day: what to expect from 2022’s biggest streaming event
Uncharted and other Sony movies will come to Netflix
Audio player loading… Netflix and Sony have struck a deal that will put Sony’s movies exclusively on the streaming platform from 2022 onwards in the US when they're first available to stream. This includes the much-anticipated Uncharted movie starring Tom Holland. Netflix has also committed to making a number of direct-to-streaming projects with Sony, which will be made on top of the studio's existing theatrical schedule of films. These will essentially become Netflix originals – and be available to subscribers worldwide. Other films among Sony’s 2022 theatrical offerings that will be available for streaming on Netflix US include Bullet Train, Morbius and Where the Crawdads Sing. The deal also encompasses Sony Pictures Entertainment films that feature Marvel characters, like Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse ’s sequel and future Venom movies. Venom 2's release date has been delayed again Best Netflix movies : the 30 best Netflix movies to stream now … [Read more...] about Uncharted and other Sony movies will come to Netflix
7 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (August 12)
Audio player loading… After The Sandman and Prey kicked off this month’s streaming slate with a bang, the list of new movies and TV shows worth your attention grows longer as we roll into another August weekend. Headlining the latest crop of arrivals is new Netflix movie Day Shift, which is joined on the streamer by Locke and Key season 3 and a handful of new Netflix documentaries. Then there’s Prime Video's latest comedy reboot, A League of Their Own, and Apple TV Plus ’ heartwrenching new medical drama, Five Days at Memorial. Below, we’ve rounded up seven of the biggest new movies and TV shows available to stream on the likes of Netflix, HBO Max and Disney Plus this weekend. Day Shift (Netflix) Leading the charge on Netflix this week is Day Shift, which looks primed to please fans of horror movies, dumb comedy flicks and, erm, Snoop Dogg? Jamie Foxx leads the film’s cast as Bud Jablonski, a blue-collar dad who uses his mundane San Fernando … [Read more...] about 7 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (August 12)
She-Hulk’s new Disney Plus release date makes perfect sense
Audio player loading… It looks like we'll have to wait longer for She-Hulk's Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) debut. Thankfully, though, the delay won't be a prolonged one. For those who may have missed the news: She-Hulk: Attorney at Law , the next MCU TV series to land on Disney Plus , has a new release date. However, Marvel fans are only being made to wait an extra 24 hours for its arrival, with She-Hulk landing on Thursday, August 18 – it was originally set to launch on Wednesday, August 17. New Marvel hero. All new night. New episodes of Marvel Studios’ #SheHulk: Attorney at Law are streaming Thursdays starting August 18, only on @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/oc6WVN2CtB August 3, 2022 See more So, what's the deal here? Marvel Studios has settled into a routine of releasing its Disney Plus shows on Wednesdays ever since Loki season 1 launched in June 2021. Why change things now? As it turns out, shifting She-Hulk's release date to a Thursday slot … [Read more...] about She-Hulk’s new Disney Plus release date makes perfect sense
Captain America 4 with Sam Wilson is great news – but he needs a better story this time
Audio player loading… Anthony Mackie has apparently completed a deal to star as Captain America in a fourth entry in that Marvel movies series, the existence of which was reported right after The Falcon and the Winter Soldier ended on Disney Plus back in May. This is according to Deadline, which also doubles down on a previous report that said the Disney Plus series' showrunner Malcolm Spellman is writing the movie, along with series writer Dalan Musson. Marvel has not officially announced Captain America 4 as it stands. Curiously, the report also mentions a top-secret Marvel film due to star former Cap Chris Evans, which the star had previously appeared to shoot down (opens in new tab) back in January. This is a good choice by Marvel, assuming this is all going ahead as planned. Mackie's Sam Wilson clearly emerged as one of the better supporting characters in the MCU – debuting in Captain America: The Winter Soldier and entering the mainline Avengers line-up as of … [Read more...] about Captain America 4 with Sam Wilson is great news – but he needs a better story this time
MCU Phase 4: She-Hulk, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and more
Audio player loading… MCU Phase 4 is reaching the end of its lifespan. Marvel Studios' latest slate of movies and TV shows doesn't have much longer to run, with just four projects left before it passes the torch onto Marvel Phase 5. Still, there are a few big productions set to land in theaters and on Disney Plus before that time comes. She-Hulk: Attorney at Law and two TV specials will arrive on Disney's streaming service before 2022 ends, while Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will bound into theaters this November. Oh, and if you're hankering for some Marvel content before any of those launch, I Am Groot – a series of shorts starring our favorite anthropomorphic tree – just landed on Disney Plus. But you're here for more information on that final quartet of MCU Phase 4 projects, aren't you? Below, we'll run you through the main information concerning these superhero films and Disney Plus shows . Details include their release dates, main cast members, and a few rumors … [Read more...] about MCU Phase 4: She-Hulk, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and more