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Coverage dated August 2, 2022 to August 3, 2022

Batgirl scrapped by Warner Bros

Headline from WFMZ Allentown, from the development of Aug 3, 2022

Newest development Aug 4, 2022 · 2 reportsBatgirl star Leslie Grace thanks fans for ‘love and belief’ following film’s cancellation

Although 'Batgirl' - starring Leslie Grace as the titular heroine - has completed shooting, Warner Bros reportedly made the decision to scrap it after it was received poorly by test

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  1. Names this update

    Batgirl scrapped by Warner Bros

    Headline from WFMZ Allentown ·

  2. Newest

    Batgirl star Leslie Grace thanks fans for ‘love and belief’ following film’s cancellation

    Headline from The Guardian ·

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Reports & sources

10 articles, oldest first.

  1. FOX Business

    ‘Batgirl’ movie killed by Warner Bros. despite costing nearly $100M (opens FOX Business)

    Published

    FOX Business's feed description

    Warner Bros. axed the DC Comics film "Batgirl" starring “In the Heights” star Leslie Grace, and announced the decision was due to a strategic shift relating to the DC universe and HBO Max.

  2. Adweek

    We Now Know the Reasons Warner Bros. Discovery Canceled Batgirl (opens Adweek)

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    Adweek's feed description

    The film, starring Leslie Grace as the titular hero, was intended to tie into the larger DC Extended Universe.

  3. Wyoming Public Media

    Warner Bros. kills off 'Batgirl' movie, $90 million in (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    Sorry, DC universe fans: the movie, which starred 'In The Heights' actress Leslie Grace in the title role, will not be released theatrically or on HBO Max.

  4. WFMZ Allentown

    Batgirl scrapped by Warner Bros (opens WFMZ Allentown)

    Published

    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Although 'Batgirl' - starring Leslie Grace as the titular heroine - has completed shooting, Warner Bros reportedly made the decision to scrap it after it was received poorly by test

  5. Los Angeles Times

    'Batgirl' directors 'still can't believe' Warner Bros. scrapped their film (opens Los Angeles Times)

    Published

    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Warner Bros. recently abandoned plans to release 'Batgirl' — starring Leslie Grace and directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah — on HBO Max.

  6. CBS News

    Warner Bros. axes "Batgirl," won't release $90 million HBO Max film (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    Studio decided the movie, which starred Leslie Grace in the title role, wasn't fit for theatrical release or streaming.

  7. The Guardian

    Batgirl star Leslie Grace thanks fans for ‘love and belief’ following film’s cancellation (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Actor speaks after the film, shot entirely in Glasgow on a $90m budget, was dropped from all platforms

  8. Fox News

    ‘Batgirl’ star Leslie Grace speaks out for first time after $100M movie killed by Warner Bros. (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    "In the Heights" star Leslie Grace, filmmakers and celebrity Zoe Saldana addressed the sudden cancellation of the Warner Bros. $100 million movie "Batgirl."

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