Paramount & Netflix Circle Warner Bros: What Happens to DC? The DCU And James Gunn? (Ep. 163)
Description
Warner Bros Discovery is facing takeover bids from both Paramount and Netflix. DC's future hangs in the balance, and James Gunn's position as CEO might not survive the acquisition. We break down why this is happening now, what properties are actually on the table, and some controversial takes about recent DC projects that might be making executives nervous.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:43 - Paramount & Skydance's takeover bid
1:56 - Why now? Warner Bros' financial situation
4:41 - Netflix vs Paramount: Who's the better buyer?
7:34 - Superman's box office performance breakdown
14:20 - Does James Gunn survive a takeover?
15:57 - The Peacemaker tone problem
21:28 - Will Supergirl and Clayface determine Gunn's fate?
24:01 - The divided DC fandom
26:56 - Batman: The make-or-break project
29:39 - What DC projects are we actually excited for?
35:11 - Lanterns: True Detective meets Green Lantern
38:10 - Why The Batman should have been a mystery
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