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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Superman's runtime is just over 2 hours long, but director James Gunn denies rumors that the studio stopped it from being longer: "Zero truth to that"
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Superman director James Gunn has taken to social media to confirm the DC movie's runtime, but moved just as quickly to deny any suggestions of studio interference in the final cut. Recent cinema listings had Superman down at 129 minutes, with Gunn replying to a fan on Threads to say that was correct "inclusive of credits/post credits." When a commenter replied, "Any truth that [Warner Bros] forced you to make it shorter?", Gunn wrote: "Zero truth to that. And they couldn't even if that's something that they wanted to. It's a DC Studios film." Starring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel alongside Rachel Brosnahan's Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor, Superman marks the first live-action project of DC Studios' nascent DCU Chapter One: Gods and Monsters. Other confirmed projects for the first wave of DC's new universe include the Aaron Pierre-starring Lanterns, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, a Clayface movie, and a new Batman project separate from Robert Pattinson and Matt Reeves' own Bat-Verse. Peacemaker season 2, meanwhile, follows immediately on from Superman's story this August, with a recent trailer hinting at some multiversal shenanigans – and could clue us in on how the DCU connects to the old DCEU. According to Gunn, there's even a "really, really, really big cameo" for fans to look forward to. Superman joins a packed schedule in July, which includes Jurassic World Rebirth and a duel with Marvel as Fantastic Four takes its First Steps into the MCU. For more, check out the movie release dates to look forward to in 2025. Then catch up on the story so far with a look at how to watch the DC movies in order.
Geek Tyrant
3 days ago
- Business
- Geek Tyrant
SUPERMAN Reportedly Playing It Safer After Test Screenings; and Is James Gunn Butting Heads With HBO? — GeekTyrant
Things are reportedly shifting behind the scenes at DC Studios, and Superman seems to be at the center of it. According to a recent report, the film has gone through a major structural change after recent test screenings, and it sounds like director James Gunn might be facing unexpected friction with HBO over the DCU's future on television. Let's start with Superman . On The Hot Mic podcast, insider Jeff Sneider shared that Superman originally had a bold, episodic structure where the story unfolded across different days of the week. That idea has apparently been scrapped. As Sneider puts it: "It sounds like [DC Studios is] playing it a little safe." This lines up with earlier reports that the movie was undergoing changes in the editing room and possibly bringing in a second composer. While it's not unusual for blockbusters to evolve in post, the decision to ditch the experimental format might reflect some hesitation on the studio's part. Gunn was clearly swinging for something new, but with the weight of the DCU reboot on his shoulders, it looks like the priority is now on mass appeal. You get one shot at winning back audience trust after the chaos of the last DC era, so it makes sense that the studio would want to play it safe. I'd still love to see Gunn just be Gunn and do his thing, but there is a lot riding on this film Sneider and co-host John Rocha also floated a fun casting rumor: The Batman 's Colin Farrell could be in the running to play Brainiac. With the delay of Sgt. Rock, he may have an open slot, and Farrell's transformation in The Penguin proves he's more than capable of disappearing into a larger-than-life DC role. That's a hard pill for me to swallow because Farrell is not a fan of the the makeup process. He was very voval about how ard it was for him to shoot The Penguin series. But here's where things get really interesting. Sneider added this little bombshell: 'HBO [is] blocking Gunn's ideas for TV shows.' Apparently, HBO isn't thrilled about having shows like Lanterns , Waller , and Booster Gold pushed onto its lineup. HBO's legacy is built on prestige programming, Watchmen got the full treatment, and even The Penguin was great. I'm not sure why they'd be giving him grief over these projects. This could explain why Peacemaker Season 2 is sticking with the 'Max Original' label. The original plan was for all DCU shows to land on HBO, but that may be shifting. If the network isn't on board with superhero content flooding its roster, Max might end up being the long-term home for the DCU on TV. Gunn has ambitious plans for the DC Universe and there's still a lot to be excited about, I just hope that these reports aren't true because I want to see Gunn make the big swings and creative risks that he wants to make with the DC Cinematic Universe.
The Age
24-05-2025
- Sport
- The Age
‘They left us way too soon': Footy club honours Laos poisoning victims Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones
Thunderous cheers echoed throughout Banksia Reserve on Saturday as Beaumaris Football Club players ran single-file through a guard of honour on their home ground, their bright pink armbands and socks shining in the afternoon sun. Pink was a favourite colour for both Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones – the Melbourne teens who died last year after a suspected methanol poisoning incident while holidaying in Laos. Both girls rose through the club's junior ranks and won a premiership together in 2022, with Bowles winning another flag in 2023. However, Saturday's match against Fitzroy was not a day for mourning. It was a day of celebration of the girls' lives and legacy. As the siren blared, the guard of honour incrementally crumbled as girls stopped to tearfully embrace each other, while spectators wearing pink hats and ribbons watched on. Both junior and senior players gathered in a circle, with their hands around each other's shoulders, while the Birds of Tokyo song, Lanterns, played softly in the background. As the second siren blared to mark the start of the game, the players cheered and broke away. It was time to focus on the footy. Club president Nick Heath said he had sought special permission from the league to blend pink into the traditional yellow and blue guernsey, which also features Bowles and Jones' football numbers. The No.32 guernsey Bowles wore in her first senior season in 2024 will be retired out of respect.
Sydney Morning Herald
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘They left us way too soon': Footy club honours Laos poisoning victims Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones
Thunderous cheers echoed throughout Banksia Reserve on Saturday as Beaumaris Football Club players ran single-file through a guard of honour on their home ground, their bright pink armbands and socks shining in the afternoon sun. Pink was a favourite colour for both Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones – the Melbourne teens who died last year after a suspected methanol poisoning incident while holidaying in Laos. Both girls rose through the club's junior ranks and won a premiership together in 2022, with Bowles winning another flag in 2023. However, Saturday's match against Fitzroy was not a day for mourning. It was a day of celebration of the girls' lives and legacy. As the siren blared, the guard of honour incrementally crumbled as girls stopped to tearfully embrace each other, while spectators wearing pink hats and ribbons watched on. Both junior and senior players gathered in a circle, with their hands around each other's shoulders, while the Birds of Tokyo song, Lanterns, played softly in the background. As the second siren blared to mark the start of the game, the players cheered and broke away. It was time to focus on the footy. Club president Nick Heath said he had sought special permission from the league to blend pink into the traditional yellow and blue guernsey, which also features Bowles and Jones' football numbers. The No.32 guernsey Bowles wore in her first senior season in 2024 will be retired out of respect.
Tom's Guide
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
This DC superhero is confirmed to appear in 3 upcoming shows and movies — including 'Superman' and 'Peacemaker'
With the reveal of the "Peacemaker" season 2 trailer, we got more than just a release date for the Max superhero show — we got a third confirmed casting of Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner. Yes, you're reading that right. It's not the Man of Steel that's seemingly on every DC show or movie call sheet. Heck, he's not even the best Green Lantern (that would be John Stewart). No, it's Guy Gardner and his absurd bowl cut. For what it's worth, I am fine with this. I love Nathan Fillion as an actor, so I'm not complaining about getting more of him in the upcoming DC slate. Also, as much as I don't love Guy Gardner, he'll certainly be useful for tonally changing any scene that gets too serious. So, without further ado, here are the three upcoming DC shows and movies where you'll be able to see Nathan Fillion donning his Green Lantern ring as Guy Gardner, in order of release date. We don't get much of Fillion's Guy Gardner in the first "Superman" trailer. At the 1:43 mark, we get a shot of his blonde bowl cut and him blasting his Green Lantern ring, and that's it. But Fillion himself has shed a bit more light on Gardner's role in the upcoming Man of Steel movie. "He's a jerk!" Fillion told TV Guide back in March. "I think if he has a superpower, it might be his overconfidence, in that he thinks he could take on Superman. He can't!" Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. That wasn't all he had to say about Gardner, either. "What's important to know is, you don't have to be good to be a Green Lantern; you just have to be fearless." Fillion explained. "So Guy Gardner is fearless, and he is not very good. He's not nice, which is very freeing as an actor because you just think to yourself, what is the most selfish, self-serving thing I can do in this moment? And that's the answer." We get a look at Fillion as Gardner almost immediately in the "Peacemaker" season 2 trailer. The trailer kicks off with Chris Smith, aka Peacemaker (John Cena), interviewing for the Justice Gang. In the room interviewing him are Maxwell Lord (Sean Gunn), Kendra Saunders, aka Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced) and Gardner. The interview doesn't go well, with Peacemaker not getting the gig. But we do get of Gardner being a jerk, and we'll get to see more when the season 2 premiere arrives on Max on August 21 at 9 p.m. ET. "Lanterns" is an upcoming HBO show centered around two Green Lanterns: Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and John Stewart (Aaron Pierre). In this show, Stewart is a new recruit to the Lantern Corps, who is partnered up with Jordan to investigate a murder in the American heartland. It's being billed as a dark, Earth-based mystery show with consequences for the greater DC universe. While we don't know exactly what role Fillion's Gardner will play in "Lanterns," he confirmed to Entertainment Weekly that he'll be in the upcoming HBO show. Malcolm has been with Tom's Guide since 2022, and has been covering the latest in streaming shows and movies since 2023. He's not one to shy away from a hot take, including that "John Wick" is one of the four greatest films ever made. Here's what he's been watching lately:
