Skydance replaces Gunn and Safran as DC Studios leaders
The shake-up comes after Skydance's merger with Paramount, and the new DC Studios head is a former Marvel Studios executive.
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What happened
Skydance announced on Monday that James Gunn and Peter Safran are leaving their roles leading DC Studios. Jeremy Latcham, a Marvel veteran, will replace them. The change followed Skydance's merger with Paramount.
Why it matters
The reports describe the exit as a major shake-up for DC Studios. Commentators say it leaves future DC projects, including a Batman film, uncertain.
Timeline
- Nov 9, 12:36 PM ET: Gunn and Safran were reported to be officially leaving DC Studios.
- Nov 10, 4:36 AM ET: Reports said Gunn had planned multiple Superman movies and a possible Justice League franchise before his exit.
Coverage
- Batman Just Officially Saved DC Comics From a Terrible Fate (polygon.com)
- Which DC projects are still happening (and which are in limbo) after James Gunn’s exit? (https://www.facebook.com/entertainmentweekly)
- James Gunn’s Exit from DC Studios Was Due to Tensions with Skydance's Executives, Report Says (polygon.com)
- James Gunn Reportedly Had Big Plans for Multiple Superman Movies and a Potential Justice League Franchise Before DC Studios Exit (Wesley Yin-Poole)
- DC Studios Boss James Gunn Out After Rocky Reign As Comic Movie Exec (huffpost.com)
- Batman Video Games and Movies Continue to (Mostly) Be a Mess, and Today’s James Gunn News Doesn’t Help (Ryan McCaffrey)
- Batman Video Game Fans Are Feeling the Pain Too After Today's James Gunn News (Ryan McCaffrey)
- James Gunn's DCU Is Officially Dead, and That's Good News for Superman Fans (polygon.com)
- James Gunn and Peter Safran are replaced as heads of DC Studios (Los Angeles Times)
- DC Studios heads James Gunn, Peter Safran confirm shock exit (https://www.facebook.com/entertainmentweekly)
- DC Studios Hit with Major Shakeup: James Gunn & Peter Safran Officially Leaving (Michael McWhertor)
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