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Skydance merger completes, forming new media giant

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Latest: Skydance offers employee buyouts and mandates five-day office week

The $111 billion merger between Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery has officially closed, forming a new media conglomerate named Skydance Corporation. Led by Chairman and CEO David Ellison and co-CEO Ynon Kreiz,

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HBO Poison Ivy live-action series development

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Latest: HBO develops live-action Poison Ivy series

HBO is in the early stages of developing a live-action television series centered on the DC Comics character Poison Ivy (Pamela Isley). Lauren LeFranc, known for ‘The Penguin’, is attached to the project as a producer.

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DC Universe Man of Tomorrow production updates

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Latest: James Gunn addresses DC Studios rumors and project updates

Production for the DC Universe film ‘Man of Tomorrow’ has transitioned into the post-production phase following the wrap of principal photography in August 2026. As a sequel to 2025’s ‘Superman’, the film is being positi

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Frank Grillo’s Rick Flag Sr. role in DC Universe

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Latest: Frank Grillo defends Rick Flag Sr. against DCU fan backlash

Actor Frank Grillo has discussed the role of his character, Rick Flag Sr., within the DC Universe. Grillo indicated that the character will play an “integral part” in the upcoming film ‘Man of Tomorrow’ and suggested the

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Josh Brolin casting decisions and career developments

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Latest: Josh Brolin explains why he declined role in ‘Lanterns’

Actor Josh Brolin has discussed his decision to decline the role of Hal Jordan in the HBO series ‘Lanterns’. While negotiations were initially held for the part, the role was eventually taken by Kyle Chandler. Brolin in

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Joe Manganiello memoir details canceled DCEU projects

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Latest: Joe Manganiello reveals plot details of Ben Affleck’s canceled Batman film

In his memoir, ‘Bloodlines’, actor Joe Manganiello has provided details regarding various canceled projects within the defunct DC Extended Universe (DCEU). He revealed that several storylines involving his character, Dea

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UK production of The Batman Part II

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Latest: DC Studios confirms The Batman Part II filming will resume

Production for Matt Reeves’ ‘The Batman: Part II’ has progressed through late 2026, with filming locations spanning Glasgow, London, Liverpool, and Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Early production stages utilized Glasgow

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DC series Lanterns potential second season development

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Latest: DC Studios CEO Peter Safran to decide Lanterns Season 2 fate

Following the conclusion of the first season of the HBO series ‘Lanterns’, a writing team led by showrunner Chris Mundy has been assembled to develop pitch pages and story outlines for a potential second season. While an

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2026 HBO Max Lanterns series premiere and rollout

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Latest: DC Studios podcast hosts face backlash over ‘Lanterns’ controversy

The eight-episode DC drama ‘Lanterns’ premiered on HBO and Max on 16 August 2026. As a foundational piece of James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Universe, the series follows the mismatched partnership between veteran Hal Jo

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DC Universe Lanterns series development and viewership

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Latest: Kyle Chandler discusses personal connection to ‘Lanterns’ role

The development of the DC Universe series ‘Lanterns’ has focused on establishing a narrative with significant weight and unique genre elements. Initially, writer Tom King emphasized a commitment to ensuring the project s

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Supergirl film streaming release and performance

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Latest: Supergirl reaches number two on HBO Max streaming charts

The DC Studios film ‘Supergirl’, directed by Craig Gillespie, debuted on the HBO Max streaming platform on September 10, 2026, following its theatrical release in late June. Following its streaming launch, the film exper

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