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Nearly finished, $90 million ‘Batgirl’ movie shelved by Warner Bros.

Directors ‘saddened and shocked’ that their superhero movie, meant for HBO Max, has been buried.

Chicago Sun-Times

Batgirl directors respond to surprise axing of film: ‘We still can’t believe it’

Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah have released a statement to express shock and sadness over the decision for their already shot film to be killed

The Guardian - US

Warner Bros. Axes ‘Batgirl,’ Won’t Release $90M HBO Max Film

Warner Bros. has axed the $90 million “Batgirl” film planned for HBO Max, according to a person connected with the film who was not authorized to speak publicly about it. The decision was highly unusual for such a high-priced and high-profile movie. But the studio ultimately decided “Batgirl” didn’t merit…

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‘Robbed’ Brendan Fraser fans slam Warner Bros after Batgirl film is unexpectedly cancelled

The Mummy star was set to play villain Firefly in the DC movie, which had already been filmed with Leslie Grace as Batgirl

Chronicle Live

Warner Bros. axes $90 million 'Batgirl' movie that had been planned for HBO Max

LOS ANGELES — Warner Bros. has scrapped plans to release a nearly finished "Batgirl" movie that was planned for the streaming service HBO Max, according to two people familiar with the matter who were not authorized to speak publicly.

Los Angeles Times

Warner Bros. kills off 'Batgirl' movie, $90 million in

Sorry, DC universe fans: the movie, which starred 'In The Heights' actress Leslie Grace in the title role, will not be released theatrically or on HBO Max.

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Warner Bros scrap new Batgirl film after over £57m spent on its completion

Warner Bros have scrapped the new Batgirl film ahead of its release, despite over $70m (£57.4m) already being spent on its completion.

The Independent UK

‘Irredeemable’ Batgirl movie cancelled - despite costing £74m and being nearly finished

Shock decision means the DC Comics film ranks among the most expensive shelved cinematic projects of all time. Batgirl was due to be released on HBO Max.

Daily Mirror

Batgirl film shot in Glasgow reportedly scrapped by Warner Bros after poor screen tests

The major Hollywood movie was filmed entirely in Glasgow and was scheduled for release at the end of 2022. But following test screenings the studio is reported to have shelved the production completely.

Glasgow Live

‘Unspeakable’ £74 million Batgirl film is canned by Warner Bros

The DC film, which was set to feature Hollywood stars Michael Keaton, Brendan Fraser and JK Simmons, was being filmed entirely in Glasgow.

Evening Standard

Warner Brothers shelves upcoming Batgirl film in post-production stage

Warner Brothers' upcoming Batgirl film will never be seen by fans, with the studio shelving the project citing a "strategic shift".

ABC News

Warner Bros reportedly scraps £57.6m Batgirl film after poor test screenings

Movie was being filmed in Glasgow

Wales Online

Warner Bros reportedly scraps Batgirl film following poor screen tests

The DC film, which was set to feature Hollywood stars Michael Keaton, Brendan Fraser and JK Simmons, was being filmed entirely in Glasgow.

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‘Irredeemable’ Batgirl movie unexpectedly cancelled despite being in final stages

Warner Bros confirms film starring Leslie Grace as Barbara Gordon, Michael Keaton, JK Simmons and Brendan Fraser won’t ever be released

Inverse

'Batgirl' isn't releasing, period, but not because of "quality"

In an unprecedented move, Warner Bros. is holding the release of Batgirl. The reasons why are even more complicated than the DCEU continuity.

The Independent UK

Michael Keaton admits he’s never watched an entire Marvel or DC movie

Actor is best known for his portrayal of Bruce Wayne/Batman in DC’s ‘Batman’ and ‘Batman Returns’

Inverse

How Scott Snyder is blazing a new path in comics after 'Batman'

The acclaimed comics writer who shaped Batman for the modern era is leading the charge on a new anthology for IDW. Here's the deal on 'Dark Spaces.'

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New pension scheme launches today - and it could mean you get more cash in retirement

The Governent has launched a new sort of hybrid pension that claims to offer the best parts of existing sorts of retirement savings - all that's left is for employers to buy into the idea

Inverse

25 years ago, the ugliest superhero movie paved the way for Deadpool, Logan, and more

A grisly and hyperviolent comic book adaptation way ahead of its time from the twisted mind of Todd MacFarlane should have been so much better.

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘DC League of Super-Pets’ Takes No. 1 with $23 Million

The summer box office showed signs of slowing down this weekend as the animated “DC League of Super-Pets” opened in theaters across North America. The superhero spinoff about Superman’s dog earned $23 million from 4,314 locations, according to studio estimates Sunday. Though slightly less than expected, it was still enough…

The Independent UK

'DC League of Super-Pets' takes No. 1 with $23 million

The summer box office showed signs of slowing down this weekend as the animated “DC League of Super-Pets” opened in theaters across North America

The Guardian - UK

DC League of Super-Pets review – a dog’s dinner

Dwayne Johnson voices Superman’s best friend in a mirthless mess of an animated superhero spin-off

The Independent UK

DC League of Super-Pets review: Corporate team-up movie is made of nothing but Lego Batman scraps

While the film tries to chase the highs of previous self-referential animated movies, it only succeeds in smacking right into the glass door of its own limited imagination

Chicago Sun-Times

‘DC League of Super-Pets’ a cartoon of bland visuals but delightful voices

It’s hard to go wrong with Dwayne Johnson as Krypto, Kevin Hart as a shelter pup, Kate McKinnon as a murderous guinea pig named Lulu and Keanu Reeves as Batman.

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