Choosing to not release a film the size of “Batgirl” meant the company had to eat substantial costs. Dumping a film after shooting is completed, especially one with such a high profile, is exceedingly rare. The decision to kill the movie stunned Hollywood insiders. Discovery’s controversial decision to jettison “Batgirl” after filming was complete and the project was in postproduction. “It isn’t done too often, but there are some actions here that are also somewhat unprecedented,” the Texas lawmaker said, citing Warner Bros. Discovery merger as an example of why some deals should not be approved. Discovery spokesperson declined to comment.ĭespite the criticism from high-profile members of Congress, it would be highly unusual for the DOJ to try to unwind a merger that already received the blessing of regulators.Īt the least, Castro said the DOJ, which is currently reviewing how best to modernize and enforce antitrust laws, should look at the Warner Bros.
Joaquin Castro wants to rethink film subsidies if studios don’t improve Latino representation: “We cannot subsidize our own exclusion.”Ī Warner Bros. Joaquin Castro emerged as a dogged voice for increasing diversity in U.S.
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