Paramount & Netflix Circle Warner Bros: What Happens to DC? The DCU And James Gunn? (Ep. 163)

OCT 6, 202539 MIN
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Paramount & Netflix Circle Warner Bros: What Happens to DC? The DCU And James Gunn? (Ep. 163)

OCT 6, 202539 MIN

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Send us a textWarner Bros Discovery is facing takeover bids from both Paramount and Netflix. DC's future hangs in the balance, and James Gunn's position as CEO might not survive the acquisition. We break down why this is happening now, what properties are actually on the table, and some controversial takes about recent DC projects that might be making executives nervous.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:43 - Paramount & Skydance's takeover bid1:56 - Why now? Warner Bros' financial situation4:41 - Netflix vs Paramount: Who's the better buyer?7:34 - Superman's box office performance breakdown14:20 - Does James Gunn survive a takeover?15:57 - The Peacemaker tone problem21:28 - Will Supergirl and Clayface determine Gunn's fate?24:01 - The divided DC fandom26:56 - Batman: The make-or-break project29:39 - What DC projects are we actually excited for?35:11 - Lanterns: True Detective meets Green Lantern38:10 - Why The Batman should have been a mysteryFollow us:Instagram: @courtoflorehqTikTok: @courtoflorehqX/Twitter: @courtoflorehq#DC #DCU #JamesGunn #WarnerBros #Paramount #Netflix #Superman #Batman #WonderWoman #Peacemaker #DCComics #ComicBooks #Hollywood #Mergers #Acquisitions #GreenLantern #Lanterns #MattReeves #TheBatman #CourtOfLoreWant to have your say on the show? Leave us a voice note HERE with your comments or questions, and we'll respond ON AIR on a future episode! And be sure to drop us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podchaser, or Stitcher.And if you want to be friends, check us out on X.com