DC Films

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DC Films

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legal form subsidiary
founding May 2016
Seat Burbank
management Walter Hamada (President)
Branch Film industry
Website dccomics.com/movies
As of March 13, 2020

DC Films is an American film studio which, as a subsidiary of Warner Bros. in the Warner Bros. Pictures Group, is responsible for the production of films based on characters from DC Entertainment . The current president is Walter Hamada .

history

After Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice hit the box office flop, Warner Bros. began correcting the direction of the DC Extended Universe . In May 2016, all DC Entertainment film productions were therefore brought together in a new department in which those responsible should be experienced in the genre. Therefore, Jon Berg , Executive Vice President of Warner Bros., and Geoff Johns , Chief Creative Officer of DC Comics , have been appointed as responsible managers . This wanted to be able to compete more directly with the Marvel Cinematic Universe from Marvel Studios . Nevertheless, the establishment of the department did not replace the general control of the films by their directors.

Justice League had a budget of almost USD 300 million and brought in USD 96 million on the first weekend, whereupon the Washington Post in an analysis expected another course correction with a possible change in leadership. At that time, the DC Extended Universe was controlled by the directors of the respective films. Forbes staff believed the course correction would be toabandonthe DCEU and onlymove onto Wonder Woman , as Warner Bros. also has other film series to work with. Regardless, Warner Bros. did not change its release plans for its DCEU films, as announced in December 2017. In the same month a change in strategy and organization was announced, as a result of which Bergfounded a new production companywith Roy Lee and thus left DC Films. In January 2018 it was announced that Walter Hamada would become the new President of DC Films. He had previously worked closely with New Line Cinema and, among other things, helped develop horror films.

Criticism of the control by directors

The directors' control of the DC film universe was viewed with skepticism. Margot Robbie , the Harley Quinn a. a. starred in Suicide Squad stated that DC producers need to trust the visions of their directors. She said that once producers in the DC Universe have chosen a director, they should do everything possible to make the director's vision possible. Joss Whedon , who was supposed to re-shoot Justice League , actually wanted a funnier opening scene with Batman . However, the studio didn't stick to its vision (instead, Zack Snyder's original one ) and made the scene more serious. Whedon wanted to make the film lighter because of the bad reviews of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and its dark mood, but got pressure from the studio. He should also shorten the film to under two hours.

Director Rick Famuyiwa , who was originally involved in the new Flash film, belittled Justice League because of the success of Black Panther , which exceeded Justice League's total US revenues in four days , making it the MCU's most successful film to date . He split from Warner Bros. due to creative differences. In November 2017, it was reported that the studio was looking to replace Kiersey Clemons , who was Famuyiva's choice for Iris West. Your scene was deleted from Justice League . It was also implied that it was the studio's decision to part with Famuyiwa's work on Flash .

management

  • May 2016 – December 2017: Geoff Johns (Co-Chairman)
  • May 2016 – December 2017: Jon Berg (Co-Chairman)
  • since January 2018: Walter Hamada (President)00000000.
  • since February 2018: Chantal Nong (Vice President Production)0000000

Films (selection)

See also

Web links

Individual evidence

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  2. ↑ a b c Ross A. Lincoln: Warner Bros Responding To Fans & Critics With DC Films Shakeup. In: Deadline. Penske Business Media, May 18, 2016, accessed March 13, 2020 .
  3. ↑ a b Bory's Kit: 'Batman v. Superman 'Fallout: Warner Bros. Shakes Up Executive Roles. In: The Hollywood Reporter. May 17, 2016, accessed on March 13, 2020 .
  4. ↑ Steven Zeitchik: Why 'Justice League' failed - and where DC goes from here. In: Washington Post. November 20, 2017, accessed March 13, 2020 .
  5. ↑ Scott Mendelson: Box Office: As 'Justice League' Crosses $ 320M, Should DC Films Be Saved? In: Forbes. November 22, 2017, accessed March 13, 2020 .
  6. ↑ Thomas Bacon: Warner Bros. Doesn't Adjust Film Slate in Response to Justice League. Screen Rant, December 10, 2017, accessed March 13, 2020 .
  7. ↑ a b Brent Lang: Warner Bros. Taps Walter Hamada to Oversee DC Films Production (EXCLUSIVE). Variety, accessed March 13, 2020 .
  8. ^ Margot Robbie has some advice for DC producers. The Indian Express, December 3, 2017, accessed March 13, 2020 .
  9. ^ Joanna Robinson: Justice League Was Apparently Micromanaged Even More Than We Thought. Vanity Fair, November 24, 2017, accessed March 13, 2020 .
  10. ↑ Jason Guerrasio: Joss Whedon wanted a funny opener for Justice League but was overruled by Warner Bros., actor says. Business Insider, November 25, 2017, accessed March 13, 2020 .
  11. ↑ Ana Dumaraog: Former Director Flash Throws Shade at Justice League With Black Panther's Success. Screen Rant, February 20, 2018, accessed March 13, 2020 .
  12. ↑ a b Mark Hughes: Jon Berg Moves Out Of Warner Leadership As Studio Reacts To DCEU Failures. Forbes, December 7, 2017, accessed March 13, 2020 .
  13. ↑ Borys Kit: DC Films Taps Chantal Nong for Key Production Role (Exclusive). The Hollywood Reporter, February 20, 2018, accessed March 13, 2020 .