WB Discovery CEO Defends Axing 'Batgirl'; Ezra Miller's 'The Flash' Still a Go; James Franco to Play Fidel Castro

View on web New reader? Subscribe Today in Film August 04, 2022 Warner Bros. Discovery CEO Defends Axing 'Batgirl': 'We're Not Going to Put a Movie Out Unless We Believe in It' Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav addressed the decision to cancel the release of "Batgirl" during the company's Q2 earnings call. By Adam B. Vary • Read More 'The Flash' Release Still a Go Despite Ezra Miller Scandals, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO 'Very Excited' 'The Flash' starring Ezra Miller is still a go, despite the actor's numerous scandals this year, says the Warner Bros. Discovery CEO. Read More James Franco to Play Cuban Revolutionary Fidel Castro in Indie Film 'Alina of Cuba' James Franco will portray Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro in the upcoming indie film 'Alina of Cuba.' Read More Matt Smith Refuses to Let 'Morbius' Flop Upset Him: It's Just a Movie, 'We're Not Saving Lives' For whatever reason, it didn’t quite work out and… It is what it is," Smith says about "Morbius" flopping at the box office. Read More Lady Gaga Confirms 'Joker 2' Role Opposite Joaquin Phoenix in New Musical Teaser Lady Gaga is joining Joaquin Phoenix in "Joker 2." Read More Kathy Bates and Liza Koshy Join Untitled Netflix Rom-Com Starring Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron and Joey King Kathy Bates and Liza Koshy have joined the cast of a Netflix rom-com starring Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron and Joey King. Read More Writers Guild of America Triumphs in $42 Million Arbitration With Netflix The Guild sent communication to its members Thursday that they prevailed over underpaid residuals for the 2018 film 'Bird Box.' Read More Leslie Grace Reacts to 'Batgirl' Movie Being Killed: 'Thank You for the Love and Belief' Leslie Grace would've been the rare Latina lead of a superhero movie had Warner Bros. released "Batgirl" in theaters or on HBO Max. Read More Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy to Star in Jeff Nichols Film 'The Bikeriders' Jodie Comer, Austin Butler and Tom Hardy have joined the cast of Jeff Nichols' upcoming film 'The Bikeriders.' Read More Rebel Wilson to Star in Tennis Comedy 'Double Fault' at Paramount (EXCLUSIVE) Rebel Wilson is getting ready to serve as the star of "Double Fault," a tennis comedy in development at Paramount. Read More 'The Banshees of Inisherin' Trailer: 'In Bruges' Director Reunites Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson Collin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson star in 'The Banshees of Inisherin,' Martin McDonagh's latest film, which will hit theaters in October. Read More Daniel Radcliffe's 'Weird Al' Yankovic Movie to Premiere at Toronto Film Festival 'Weird: The Al Yankovic Story,' starring Daniel Radcliffe as Weird Al, is set to premiere at Toronto Film Festival. Read More Bryan Cranston, Blair Underwood, Jennifer Morrison Lead Hollyshorts Film Festival Jury (EXCLUSIVE) Bryan Cranston, Blair Underwood and Jennifer Morrison lead the Hollyshorts Film Festival jury at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Read More This email was sent to punjabsvera@gmail.com by Variety. Please add email@email.variety.com to your address book to ensure delivery to your inbox. Visit the Preferences Center to update your profile and customize what email alerts and newsletters you receive. Copyright © 2022 Variety Media, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC. 11175 Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles, CA, 90025 View in Browser | Privacy Policy | Your California Privacy Rights | Ad Choices | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe Update Profile