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Peacemaker Season 2 Press Tour Proves James Gunn Will Continue to Put Himself at Center of DC Marketing

Peacemaker Season 2 Press Tour Proves James Gunn Will Continue to Put Himself at Center of DC Marketing

James Gunn is apparently going to continue marketing himself as the face of the DC universe if the Peacemaker season 2 press tour is any indicator.

When Superman launched its marketing campaign, many fans were surprised to find the spotlight wasn’t on the Man of Steel. It wasn’t on David Corenswet, the new Superman, or Rachel Brosnahan, the new Lois Lane. The spotlight was on James Gunn. He was the one rolling out trailers, giving interviews, and explaining the movie’s vision as if the film was his personal autobiography. Even if the actors themselves were being interviewed it was more often than not right alongside Gunn.

Marvel Abandons Georgia for London — Disney Puts American Jobs at Risk as Trump Considers Tariffs on Movies Filmed Overseas

Marvel Abandons Georgia for London — Disney Puts American Jobs at Risk as Trump Considers Tariffs on Movies Filmed Overseas

Disney’s Marvel Studios is pulling the plug on Georgia as a production hub, and the fallout is already being felt across the state. Once hailed as the “Hollywood of the South,” Georgia built its entertainment economy around Marvel blockbusters like Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and Black Panther.

Gal Gadot Blames Anti-Israel Backlash for Snow White Failure, Then Walks It Back — No Blame for Rachel Zegler

Gal Gadot Blames Anti-Israel Backlash for Snow White Failure, Then Walks It Back — No Blame for Rachel Zegler

Disney’s Snow White remake was supposed to be a surefire hit. Instead, it became one of the studio’s most controversial misfires in years. The film was dogged by criticism before release, marred by political firestorms during promotion, and ultimately collapsed at the box office. Now, Gal Gadot—the actress behind the Evil Queen—has drawn renewed attention to Snow White after candidly suggesting that anti-Israel backlash was to blame for the movie’s failure.

The Writers Guild Wants To Organize Podcasts…But Don’t Hold Your Breath — An Editorial by LW Ghost

The Writers Guild Wants To Organize Podcasts…But Don’t Hold Your Breath — An Editorial by LW Ghost

According to an August 14th article by The Hollywood Reporter’s Katie Killkenny, candidates running for Board elections at the WGAW (Writers Guild of America West) are talking up the potential to unionize/organize writers for podcasts, “verticals,” and, perhaps, video games. They believe adding those folks to the ranks will make up for the fact that overall the number of working writers in Hollywood is down markedly since the last and long-suffered-over WGA contract agreement was reached. They see expansion into online media as a natural way to pick up the membership slack.

Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday Cast Rumors Reek of Disney Desperation to Spin Narrative Away from Fantastic Four Box Office

Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday Cast Rumors Reek of Disney Desperation to Spin Narrative Away from Fantastic Four Box Office

For the last week, the internet has been set ablaze with Avengers: Doomsday cast rumors. One day, Spider-Man is reportedly in the movie. The next, Hulk. Then, out of nowhere, outlets insist Steve Rogers is returning alongside Deadpool, Ironheart, and She-Hulk. Depending on which “scoop” you believe, Doomsday might contain every Marvel character that’s ever existed plus a few extras for good measure.

Is Deadpool in Avengers: Doomsday? Hollywood Reporter and Deadline Clash With Conflicting Reports

Is Deadpool in Avengers: Doomsday? Hollywood Reporter and Deadline Clash With Conflicting Reports

Marvel fans may want to keep their expectations in check when it comes to the Merc with a Mouth. Two of Hollywood’s top trade outlets — The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline — are publishing directly contradictory claims about whether Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool will appear in Avengers: Doomsday or Avengers: Secret Wars.