A lot can happen in 2 weeks. Julian, and Jeremy, are reunited with Dan after a couple weeks away, and boy howdy is there a lot to discuss. After the obligatory Tenet check-in, the guys dive deep into the layoffs at Warner Brothers. Layoffs that hit particularly hard at DC. Not unexpectedly, the much maligned DC Universe streaming service appears to be getting the axe, however, it was the move to completely gut DC Collectibles and hobble DC Comics that came as the biggest shocker. This all comes only weeks ahead of DC Fan Dome, the comic book companies much hyped digital comic-con. Fortunately it wasn’t all bad news on the DC front as it was revealed that Rocksteady’s new game would revolve around the Suicide Squad as they hunt the Justice League (which is pretty cool if we’re being honest). After that the ToB Crew jumps over to the bleak future of the theatrical experience as news of Mulan coming to Disney+ became a reality (among other downer news bits on that front). Fortunately, some good news came out of the Emmy nomination as Watchmen was (rightfully) nominated for 26 awards. All that and so much more in this week’s (extra long) Tower of Babble Podcast!
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Show Notes
Movies
“Tenet” update: expected to premiere in theatres in 70 countries by the end of August followed by labour day in the US.
Hanz Zimmer was commissioned to do an extended “ta-dum” theme for Netflix movies in theatres.
DC
“Death in the Family” animated film
Snyder Cut - Superman in Black Costume
Layoffs - https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/dc-universe-dc-comics-layoffs-warnermedia-restructure-1234731181/
DC Fan Dome
Rocksteady’s new “Suicide Squad” game
Mulan coming to Disney for $30 US Sept 4th.
Disney also has no plans to release more 4K Blu Rays from their live action catalogue (this includes Fox content).
Universal inks deal to shrink theatrical window to 17 days.
Movie studios are allowed to own movie theatre chains again.
Netflix is reportedly looking for it’s own Star Wars, Harry Potter-esque franchise.
Brie Larson wants to play Samus in a “Metroid” movie.
TV
Emmy Nominations: - https://ew.com/awards/emmys/emmy-2020-nominations-list/
“The Mandalorian” received 15 despite little effort from Disney.
HBO’s “Watchmen” with 26. The most and well deserved.
“Archer” coming back for another season in september.
“Solo: A Star Wars Story” rumoured to be continued on Disney+ with Alden Ehrenreich.
Trailer for HBO Max original series “Raised by Wolves” from Ridley Scott.
A dramatic reboot of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” is in the works.
Disney unveils new logo for 20th Century Fox Television, simply calling it “20th Television”.
“MacGruber” series ordered by Peacock (NBC). Will Forte to reprise the lead role.
