In this episode of Hollywood After Dark, we break down Gina Carano’s surprise settlement with Disney, why movie talk is drowning in toxic positivity and fan tribalism, and why trusting James Gunn’s denials is a rookie mistake.
The Clock Is Ticking for Pattinson’s Batman at DC Studios
James Gunn says Batman is his “biggest issue” in building the DCU—but it’s not just creative frustration, it’s a brewing power struggle. With Matt Reeves dragging his feet on The Batman Part II, Gunn is running out of patience and time. And while Superman might kick off this new universe, it’s Batman who really holds it together—and Gunn knows it.
Man of Steel Walked So James Gunn Could Soft-Reboot
James Gunn’s new Superman trailer promises a fresh start—but it looks a lot like the past. With visual echoes of Man of Steel and Batman v Superman, this reboot feels less like a bold new vision and more like a brighter remix of Zack Snyder’s playbook.
Superman Fans Beg for Silence—But Isn’t That What They Hated About WB?
As excitement builds for James Gunn’s Superman trailer, some fans are trying to shut down criticism before the footage even drops—circulating memes that encourage total silence toward “negative” opinions. But this kind of toxic positivity isn’t harmless; it’s just another way of policing fandom discourse. When fans are told to “just consume and obey,” we stop being part of a conversation and start acting like unpaid brand ambassadors. Superman deserves better than blind loyalty.
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