AT&T's WarnerMedia & Discovery merger streaming consolidation 2 2

[media_junkie]

On 8/5/2022 at 1:30 PM, kimik said:

Why is Hamada still there if he is basically powerless? If he is no longer part of the leadership team, can him and bring in someone to helm the 10 year vision asap.

 

Dude has more lives than a cat.

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WB's handling of the DCEU has been a jumbled mess ever since they got in their own way with Justice League, releasing a film that was stripped and reshot, showing a lack of faith in their product (which was ironically restored to its original vision on HBO Max with Zack Snyder's Justice League). Aquaman went on to be their biggest DCEU hit, while follow-ups like Wonder Woman 1984, Birds of Prey, and even the critically-acclaimed Suicide Squad failed to make a dent in brand consistency, while standalone films like The Batman and Todd Phillips' Joker simply did their own thing. Those films were very successful, but still meandered outside of a cohesive DC Universe, making fans wonder what exactly is going on with the DCEU.

 

While filmmakers have frequently been able to realize their vision with DC films, the connective tissue hasn't been there since Snyder's Justice League, and too many iconic key characters, such as Superman, have been ignored. Under the new regime, "a team with a 10-year plan focusing just on DC" will be implemented, similar to Marvel Studios' MCU structure. This new team will focus on quality over quantity, making each new film "as good as possible" according to Zaslav, and won't release a DC film "before it's ready". With an objective set to growing and protecting the DC brand, it shows an investment in the future of these characters and their longevity, rather than the throw-at-the-wall-to-see-what-sticks approach that's plagued the studio for the last four years.

 

A common issue that has continued to be a problem with original films made for streaming is their lack of a theatrical feel. They are frequently shot with too much green screen and with questionable VFX, even while carrying a hefty price tag that leaves viewers wondering where all the money went. Reviews for many of these films are telling, from Netflix's Red Notice starring Dwayne Johnson and The Gray Man with Ryan Gosling to Prime Video's Without Remorse and The Tomorrow War to HBO Max's American Pickle and The Witches, all of which tend to equal passable entertainment, which shouldn't be the case given the talent involved in making them. With WB Discovery's ambition to focus less on expensive straight-to-streaming content and more on "great, high-quality films" that are geared for theatrical release, the gap in quality can potentially start to close.

 

[paperheart]

solid

[kimik]

On 8/9/2022 at 5:55 PM, paperheart said:

solid

Now the question becomes who is going to snap them up at a low price? I think it would make sense for AAPL or AMZN due to the need for content for their streaming services, the quality of the programming they have put out so far, and the fact that both companies can cover the debt without blinking. 

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[D84]

On 8/11/2022 at 8:05 PM, Bosco685 said:

 

From the people who brought you Batwoman...

[paperheart]

On 8/11/2022 at 6:22 PM, D84 said:

From the people who brought you Batwoman...

Screenplay by	Greg Berlanti Michael Green Marc Guggenheim Michael Goldenberg
Story by	Greg Berlanti Michael Green Marc Guggenheim

[D84]

On 8/11/2022 at 9:31 PM, paperheart said:

Screenplay by	Greg Berlanti Michael Green Marc Guggenheim Michael Goldenberg
Story by	Greg Berlanti Michael Green Marc Guggenheim

I rewatched that a month or so ago. Way better than Batwoman. 

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Kenya Barris To Write & Direct Reimagining Of ‘Wizard Of Oz’ For Warner Bros

Gee WIZ, this is some visionary thinking by Zaslav; I envision Ezra in they dual roles of Dorothy & Toto

[onlyweaknesskryptonite]

On 8/15/2022 at 10:08 PM, paperheart said:

Kenya Barris To Write & Direct Reimagining Of ‘Wizard Of Oz’ For Warner Bros

Gee WIZ, this is some visionary thinking by Zaslav; I envision Ezra in they dual roles of Dorothy & Toto

[drotto]

Has been announced e WB/Discovery will be laying off 70 employees from the streaming divisons as the consolidation begins. 

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The unusual move comes after a change in leadership at Warners, with newly installed Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav prioritizing cost-cutting measures and refocusing Warners on creating theatrical films rather than projects for streaming.

 

Warners announced a slew of other changes and additions to its upcoming theatrical release calendar, including taking Salem’s Lot off its April, 21, 2023 date. No new date was announced.

 

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Dan Lin, the executive-turned-producer who counts hits such as the live-action Aladdin, The Lego Movie, and the It horror movies, is in talks to take the role of DC chief, multiple sources tell THR.

 

The role encompasses not just overseeing film but television as well, with Lin reporting directly to Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav, according to sources.

 

The structure bypasses three separate division heads  — Warner Bros. Pictures’ Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy, HBO/HBO Max chief Casey Bloys and Warner Bros. TV chair Channing Dungey — and puts control of DC in the hands of one person.

 

[D84]

The live action Aladdin? Well, I'm sold. 

[Bosco685]

On 8/25/2022 at 7:15 PM, D84 said:

The live action Aladdin? Well, I'm sold. 

It Chapter One and It Chapter Two and The Lego Movie cancel out that film. But I still don't see him as a comic book guy just yet.

[D84]

On 8/25/2022 at 6:42 PM, Bosco685 said:

It Chapter One and It Chapter Two and The Lego Movie cancel out that film. But I still don't see him as a comic book guy just yet.

It Chapter 1 was okay, but Chapter 2  the bed.

What about James Wan? He's got a better track record.

 

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