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DC's Amanda Waller and Wonder Woman-Themed Shows Suffer Major Blow

As one DC Studios project finally comes to life, two others just suffered a significant setback. Way back in 2023, when James Gunn and Peter Safran first took over DC Studios, the pair announced a 10-project plan. To date, three of those projects—Superman, Supergirl, and Creature Commandos—have seen the light of day. The next comes this weekend with the live-action TV show Lanterns. Two others that were part of that group were the Suicide Squad spinoff show called Waller and a Wonder Woman-themed show called Paradise Lost, but we just learned that they are no longer in active development. The Ankler first reported that the two shows are no longer happening. Entertainment Weekly then added the wrinkle that while the shows are no longer in development, each could potentially come back to life at some point. Will that happen, though, considering DC is moving ahead with new movies and shows? It seems less than likely. Gunn himself is currently working on Man of Tomorrow, a sequel to both Supergirl and Superman that is starting to tie together various parts of their growing DC Universe. There are also Superman spinoff shows in the works based on characters like Jimmy Olsen and Mister Te

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'Coyote vs. Acme' review: A movie worth fighting for

It's bizarre that a movie like Coyote vs. Acme might never have seen the light of day on a projector. And yet here we are. In a time when Hollywood is ravenous for safe IP, a Looney Tunes comedy starring the likes of Will Forte, John Cena,…

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'Coyote vs. Acme' review: A movie worth fighting for

It's bizarre that a movie like Coyote vs. Acme might never have seen the light of day on a projector. And yet here we are. In a time when Hollywood is ravenous for safe IP, a Looney Tunes comedy starring the likes of…

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Paramount's Near-Perfect Western Crime Thriller that Swept the Oscars Is Officially Free to Watch

It's streaming for free, and pairs perfectly with our favorite new show If you’ve never heard the term neo-Western, it refers to stories that explore the themes and imagery of American Westerns and examine them for…

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HBO and James Gunn Confirm New 8-Part Action True-Crime Series Spinoff

The People v. Gorilla Grodd is a mockumentary-style comedy The DC Universe is growing with another Superman spinoff. In the wake of James Gunn and Peter Safran rebooting the DCU with 2025's Superman, we got this year's…

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DC Reveals The People v. Gorilla Grodd as Official Title for HBO Max Jimmy Olsen True-Crime Documentary Spoof Series

DC Studios has announced its Gorilla Grodd and Jimmy Olsen show is officially called The People v. Gorilla Grodd, and it's coming to HBO Max with a stacked cast. DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn formally announced the title…

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Lanterns Series Premiere Review: How HBO’s True Detective-Style Superhero Mystery Reinvigorates James Gunn's DCU

This is a spoiler-free review of the first episode of Lanterns Season 1. The series debuts on HBO and HBO Max on Sunday, August 16. It’s safe to say that a lot is riding on the first season of Lanterns. This is one of…

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DC's Amanda Waller and Wonder Woman-Themed Shows Suffer Major Blow

As one DC Studios project finally comes to life, two others just suffered a significant setback. Way back in 2023, when James Gunn and Peter Safran first took over DC Studios, the pair announced a 10-project plan. To…

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T2 · Outlet reportMashableAug 24, 2026

It's bizarre that a movie like Coyote vs. Acme might never have seen the light of day on a projector. And yet here we are. In a time when Hollywood is ravenous for safe IP, a Looney Tunes comedy starring the likes of Will Forte, John Cena,…

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T2 · Outlet reportPolygonAug 24, 2026

It's streaming for free, and pairs perfectly with our favorite new show If you’ve never heard the term neo-Western, it refers to stories that explore the themes and imagery of American Westerns and examine them for modern times. Movies and…

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T2 · Outlet reportPolygonAug 21, 2026

The People v. Gorilla Grodd is a mockumentary-style comedy The DC Universe is growing with another Superman spinoff. In the wake of James Gunn and Peter Safran rebooting the DCU with 2025's Superman, we got this year's misfire Supergirl,…

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T2 · Outlet reportIGNAug 21, 2026

DC Studios has announced its Gorilla Grodd and Jimmy Olsen show is officially called The People v. Gorilla Grodd, and it's coming to HBO Max with a stacked cast. DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn formally announced the title of the…

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T2 · Outlet reportIGNAug 14, 2026

This is a spoiler-free review of the first episode of Lanterns Season 1. The series debuts on HBO and HBO Max on Sunday, August 16. It’s safe to say that a lot is riding on the first season of Lanterns. This is one of the first key pieces…

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T2 · Outlet reportGizmodoAug 12, 2026

As one DC Studios project finally comes to life, two others just suffered a significant setback. Way back in 2023, when James Gunn and Peter Safran first took over DC Studios, the pair announced a 10-project plan. To date, three of those…

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