Another episode, another dump of bad news out of WBD. This time, following their investors call, we learn that they've been pulling content from HBO Max liberally, while 'Shazam 2', and 'Aquaman 2' get pushed again. Have no fear, they have a 10 year plan they say. Fortunately, HBO seems to have been spared the knife so far, featuring 'House of the Dragon' pulling in record numbers for it's premiere. In fact, prosperity seems to be abound across the nerd world when it comes to adapted material, with 'Sandman' on Netflix hitting the mark, and 'She-Hulk' at Disney+ capturing even Jeremy's attention. The guys sit down to discuss all of that and more, including 'Avatar's' return to theatres, 'Green Lantern: Beware My Power', and a final word on 'Prey'.
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Show Notes
Movies
WBD
HBO Max and Discovery+ officially merging. Need to find $3 billion in savings.
The CW is being sold to Nextstar Media, updating their programming to reflect their average age of 58.
With projects being cancelled left and right, we also learn that content is being pulled from from HBO Max - at least 36 titles.
‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ seems to be spared.
Zaslov vows that they have a 10 year plan for DC.
‘Aquaman 2’ is pushed to December 25, 2023. ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ will take over the vacant ‘Aquaman 2’ premiere date of March 17, 2023.
DC courting Dan Lin to steer their film slate.
Matt Shakman to direct the MCU’s ‘Fantastic Four’ film.
King Kong is in his heyday. A Disney+ series coming from James Wan’s production company is in the works, while another Godzilla and Kong film is greenlit.
‘Avatar’ returns to theaters, September 3. Meanwhile it’s been pulled from Disney+.
‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Story’ coming to Netflix on December 23rd.
Rian Johnson gives an interview, doubles down on how he feels about ‘The Last Jedi’
A24 celebrates 10 years.
Sony is making a ‘Days Gone’ movie.
TV
Jeffrey Dean Morgan cast in ‘The Boys’ season 4.
Disney passes Netflix in subs.
What We’ve Been Watching
Only Murders in the Building S2
Sandman
She-Hulk
Green Lantern: Beware My Power
Bullet Train
Prey
House of the Dragon
