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Bad luck Batgirl: the cancellation of the DC superhero’s film is only her latest misfortune

The Gotham vigilante was patronised in The Lego Batman Movie, paralysed in The Killing Joke and underwritten in Batman and Robin. Will fans never get to see Gail Simone’s nuanced and modern version of the character?

The Guardian - UK

Does Batgirl mark the beginning of the end of the great streaming experiment?

Warner Bros’ decision to cancel the theatrical release of the $90m DC Comics blockbuster was surprising, writes Louis Chilton. But the decision to deny it even an HBO Max debut casts major doubts over the long-term viabilty of streaming

The Independent UK

'Batgirl’s cancellation is bad news for all superhero movies — here’s why

The upcoming DCEU movie was axed for unknown reasons — but why can't less expensive superhero movies get a chance?

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Batgirl star Leslie Grace reflects on Glasgow stay after film axed

Warner Bros confirmed earlier this week they were scrapping plans to release Batgirl in theatres or on streaming service HBO Max. Star Leslie Grace has now spoken of the 'love, hard work and intention' placed into the film.

Glasgow Live

Batgirl directors ‘saddened and shocked’ after Warner Bros axes film

The DC film, which was set to feature Hollywood stars Michael Keaton, Brendan Fraser and JK Simmons, was filmed in Glasgow.

The Independent UK

Nearly finished, $90 million ‘Batgirl’ movie shelved by Warner Bros.

Directors ‘saddened and shocked’ that their superhero movie, meant for HBO Max, has been buried.

Chicago Sun-Times

Batgirl directors react to Warner Bros. scrapping the film: 'We still can't believe it'

LOS ANGELES — The directors of "Batgirl" are speaking out after Warner Bros. abandoned plans to release the superhero film on HBO Max.

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Batgirl directors respond to surprise axing of film: ‘We still can’t believe it’

Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah have released a statement to express shock and sadness over the decision for their already shot film to be killed

The Guardian - US

Warner Bros. Axes ‘Batgirl,’ Won’t Release $90M HBO Max Film

Warner Bros. has axed the $90 million “Batgirl” film planned for HBO Max, according to a person connected with the film who was not authorized to speak publicly about it. The decision was highly unusual for such a high-priced and high-profile movie. But the studio ultimately decided “Batgirl” didn’t merit…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Warner Bros. axes 'Batgirl,' won't release $90M HBO Max film

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The Independent UK

‘Robbed’ Brendan Fraser fans slam Warner Bros after Batgirl film is unexpectedly cancelled

The Mummy star was set to play villain Firefly in the DC movie, which had already been filmed with Leslie Grace as Batgirl

Chronicle Live

Marvel president backs Batgirl directors after Warner Bros scraps film, plus all the internet backlash

The HBO Max movie has been cancelled and everyone’s got something to say about it

Evening Standard

Tax concerns axed Batgirl, but studios will suffer if they become too cynical

Hollywood has always been hard-hearted – but now more than ever, it needs to remember that films are more than just profit-generating ‘content’

The Guardian - UK

3D mermaids, CobraGator and Louis CK: the never-released films Batgirl will join in Hollywood’s vault of shame

Warner Bros is not the first studio to bury a film six feet deep. Here are a few more of the worst movies you’ll never see

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‘Irredeemable’ Batgirl movie unexpectedly cancelled despite being in final stages

Warner Bros confirms film starring Leslie Grace as Barbara Gordon, Michael Keaton, JK Simmons and Brendan Fraser won’t ever be released

Benzinga

No 'Batgirl' From Warner Bros. Discovery As $90M Movie Gets The Axe, Infuriating Fans On Twitter

“Batgirl,” a $90 million production currently in post-production at Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. (NASDAQ: WBD), has been shelved.

Inverse

‘Gotham Knights’ devs talk the game’s evolving “Gotham ecosystem”

In a San Diego Comic-Con press roundtable, developers discussed the city of Gotham's role in the game and how its residents will react to the player.

Inverse

'Gotham Knights' narrative director says killing Batman was "liberating"

How do you make a Batman game without Batman. The team behind 'Gotham Knights' reveals the answer to their greatest challenge yet.

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Street Art in Montreal is Writ Large

A mysterious creature playing piano, a white tiger baring its fangs, and a huge Batgirl: dozens of artists are busy this June painting giant frescoes for the tenth edition of Montreal's Mural festival. Started in 2012, the street art event is looking to be crowned the "leader in urban art"…

The Guardian - US

Haley Lu Richardson: ‘I’ve retired from playing teenagers’

The 27-year-old star of Edge of Seventeen, Columbus and Unpregnant is growing up with indie Montana Story and a role in the next season of The White Lotus

Inverse

'Gotham Knights’ release date, trailer, and gameplay for WB's Batman game

After nearly a year of teasing, a new Batman game called 'Gotham Knights' was revealed. Here's everything we know about the upcoming game.

Daily Record

Batgirl star Leslie Grace attempts Glasgow accent as filming in city comes to an end

The HBO production has been filming in Glasgow since January and has seen huge celebs like Michael Keaton, Brendan Fraser and J.K Simmons in Scotland's biggest city.

Glasgow Live

Batgirl Leslie Grace adopts Glasgow accent in video to fans after wrapping up film

The lead actress, who has spent recent weeks living in the city, posted a brilliant video on her Instagram account, saying goodbye 'in our true Glaswegian love language'

Daily Record

Batgirl's Leslie Grace thanks Glasgow for being 'perfect city' as filming wraps up

The HBO production has been filming in Glasgow since January, and has seen huge celebs like Michael Keaton, Brendan Fraser and J.K Simmons descend to Scotland's biggest city.

Glasgow Live

Batgirl origin story teased as Glasgow cafe pull her favourite special off menu

Forget Firefly, it seems that Papercup in the west end might be the real 'baddies' of Gotham City if Leslie Grace's melancholy at the loss of her favourite scran is anything to go by.

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