Having a project bomb is never easy for a filmmaker, but having the project flat-out shelved before anyone could judge it seems like the lowest blow. Actress Leslie Grace recently went through that as Warner Bros. Discovery canceled her Batgirl film. The film came from directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, and it was […]
Leslie Grace shows off second Batgirl suit from axed DC movie
One of the biggest shocks in Hollywood last year came with the news that Warner Bros. was completely shelving its Batgirl movie, with the studio abruptly pulling the plug on the $90 million-budgeted DC Films project deep into post-production as part of a tax write-off/cost-saving measure following the Discovery merger. Unlike the likes of Zack […]
Batgirl video teases a festive action sequence from the aborted DC movie
With the movie now locked away deep within the vaults of Warner Bros. Discovery following its shock cancellation last month, it’s highly unlikely that we’ll ever get to see the cancelled Batgirl movie and will instead have to imagine what might have been, based upon the few official promotional shots and the various set photos […]
Batgirl directors on their unfinished film and losing access to the footage
We’ve heard all of the official statements from studio heads and passionate posts from those involved with the production, but now Batgirl directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah have been speaking candidly about the state of the movie at the point when Warner Bros. Discovery decided to shelve their $90M blockbuster, and how they […]
Leslie Grace could return as Batgirl, Killer Moth design revealed
Barring a #RestoreTheSnyderverse-level fan campaign, it seems very unlikely that we’ll get to see Batgirl, which was of course unceremoniously shelved by Warner Bros. Discovery earlier this month as part of the new management’s plans to overhaul its DC Films division. That’s bad news for anyone who was looking forward to seeing In the Heights […]
Details on Batgirl revealed, including references to Michelle Pfeiffer’s Catwoman and Jason Todd
The more we hear about the now-cancelled Batgirl film, the more upsetting and confusing the whole situation becomes. For those who don’t know, Warner Bros. Discovery and, more specifically, new CEO David Zaslav shelved the upcoming Batgirl film, directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, with Leslie Grace as the titular character. Reports have […]
Batgirl star Leslie Grace and Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav address DC movie cancellation
In one of the biggest stories to shake Hollywood since Warner Bros. decided to dump its entire 2021 movie slate onto HBO Max, newly-formed Warner Bros. Discovery made the decision to swing the axe on two movies this week, with the studio shelving both DC Films’ Batgirl and animated sequel Scoob!: Holiday Haunt, despite investing […]
Batgirl no longer seeing release as Warner Discovery shelves $90 million movie
In a shocking move, Warner Bros. Discovery will not move ahead with Batgirl, shelving the unfinished film and basically tossing aside $90 million. The New York Post reports that the DC Films production will not see any form of release; it was originally set for HBO Max but many hoped for a theatrical run as […]
Is Warner Bros. considering a theatrical release for Batgirl?
Warner Bros. and DC Films’ upcoming Batgirl movie is currently set to debut on HBO Max, but a report has emerged that suggests there are ongoing discussions at the studio as to whether they should release the Leslie Grace-headlined superhero film in theaters. Stories have already surfaced regarding early talks about a sequel, so the […]
Batgirl star Leslie Grace on starring alongside Michael Keaton’s Batman and early sequel talk
Having wrapped filming at the start of the month, Batgirl star Leslie Grace has now been chatting to Variety about Warner Bros. and DC Film’s upcoming HBO Max movie – and in particular her excitement about getting to suit up as Barbara Gordon’s crime-fighting alter-ego alongside Michael Keaton’s Batman. “It was wild for everyone,” said […]