James Gunn has built his brand on being the straight-talking, fan-friendly filmmaker who tells it like it is. But after the Peacemaker finale and his constant attempts to control the DCU narrative, that honesty is starting to look more like ego. He’s overhyping, underdelivering, and arguing with fans when he should be letting the work speak for itself. The best thing James Gunn could do right now? Stop talking.
David Zaslav Just Made Piracy Cool Again
Piracy was on the verge of extinction until streaming services got greedy. With HBO Max raising prices and deleting shows, audiences are rediscovering the high seas — not out of rebellion, but out of self-defense.
How Do You Stretch 7 Harry Potter Books Into 10 Years? Ask Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. Discovery says the new Harry Potter TV series will run for at least 10 years — but the real challenge isn’t stretching seven books into a decade of television. It’s navigating J.K. Rowling’s direct involvement as a producer and creative consultant, a fact that guarantees the series will be carrying both magical potential and a massive PR burden from day one.
Terminator AI Fears + Harry Potter’s Decade + Ahsoka Rumor Debunked | HWAD 08.11.25
In this episode of Hollywood After Dark, we cover everything from remembering Robin Williams 11 years after his passing to James Cameron’s AI-fueled Terminator dilemma, the resurgence of physical media, and Warner Bros.’ 10-year Harry Potter plan. Plus, we fact-check the Ewan McGregor/Ahsoka Season 2 rumor and dive into John Boyega’s vision for Finn’s Star Wars arc. Six stories, one show, and plenty of unfiltered perspective.
James Gunn Gave Us Superman. It’s Time to Give Us Closure.
Superman’s box office win marks a new beginning for DC Studios, but it’s also the perfect moment to right some old wrongs. The Ayer Cut, the Schumacher Cut, and Batgirl are all finished or nearly done — and fans deserve to see them. In a world where audiences are used to getting burned, offering closure would be a rare and powerful move.
The Rock Tried to Hijack the DC Universe — And Lost
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson thought Black Adam would be his ticket to running the DC Universe — complete with Henry Cavill, power lunches, and a potential executive role for his producing partner. But when the global box office fell short, Warner Bros. passed the baton to James Gunn, ending one of the boldest behind-the-scenes plays in franchise history.
Sgt. Rock Had Nazis, a Magic Relic, and a Clear Moral Arc—So Why the Hell Was It Paused?
Depending on which corner of Film Twitter or Reddit you check, the Sgt. Rock movie from DC Studios is either canceled, paused, or shoved into a drawer somewhere next to Ezra Miller’s press schedule. Some sources say it’s delayed until 2026 when director Luca Guadagnino will be free. Others are whispering that it’s quietly dead. … Continue reading Sgt. Rock Had Nazis, a Magic Relic, and a Clear Moral Arc—So Why the Hell Was It Paused?
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