Batgirl Was Canceled, CEO Says, Because He Must “Protect” DC Characters

Shots have been fired at Batgirl—this time from the head of the company that just canceled the superheroine’s stand-alone film. The movie, starring Leslie Grace as the crimefighter, was abruptly shelved this week despite being in the midst of post-production, leading to an uproar online as fans fear they might never see the nearly finished movie. On an earnings call Thursday, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav was unapologetic about the decision. “Our objective is to grow the DC brand, to grow the DC characters, but also our job is to protect the DC brand,” he said. That was in… Read Full Article