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I'm cool with either. Though Chalalalalalalamet would be ideal for young Bruce Wayne (sorry Battinson).

The Rock has just CONFIRMED that #1 = Black Adam "Almost $400 million grossed, nearly $7 billion in profits, thank you so much, you all are too kind"

Title should be changed to say JOSH LUCAS WHO DOES VOICEOVERS FOR HOME DEPOT COMMERCIALS

This is one of those years where Ben has a bunch of projects, huh

$300m opening weekend

I'm just saying, Jacob Elordi has a squeaky clean past.

Unless this has random clips of major battles, IDK how they will continue to sell this as epic in scope and scale. The trailers use those ridiculous shots of atoms splitting to try and spice up what looks like a low-scale drama.

Please note, specifically, where my tone ever "assumes" the woman is lying or out for money? The way that this played out in reality is what is so alarming. It is not that I assumed she was lying. It is that everyone seemingly assumed she is telling the truth, as if the possibility of her misleading or lying was impossible. What should happen is we should all listen to all accusers and thoroughly export their claims. If a physical crime occurs and is reported promptly as it should be/was here, there will be evidence of it. If, upon review of said evidence, the accused is found guilty, then they go through the legal process. If the evidence is inconsequential, it's a murky gray area. If the evidence actually proves the accused is innocent, then the accusers story must be heavily scrutinized. If it comes out that he/she clearly exaggerated or mislead, they must be punished. I have no idea why reviewing evidence or punishing people proven to have intentionally mislead law enforcement at the severe expense of someone else would make make any victim of an actual crime hesitant to come forward. What happened was everyone assumed Majors was instantly guilty without waiting for evidence to come forward, which is a ridiculous approach. These are reviewed case by case following the approach noted above. This is not a women vs. men thing at all, don't inject gender into it. This is a person vs. person thing. In this age of "my truth" and everyone somehow being allowed to have their own personal version of the truth...it's far too easy for shake downs to happen, especially when the too much of the public will "instantly believe the accuser" instead of waiting for evidence. "Listen to all accusers, explore and verify their claims using the available evidence, then punish whoever is in the wrong" is the correct approach. This is more like: Person 1: Majors was arrested. Marvel should fire him. Career over. Person 2: What evidence was presented other than the accusers story? He has no history of violence towards women. Person 1: Why would she ever make this up? Person 2: It turns out that multiple witnesses are saying Majors did nothing wrong. Person 1: This tone is why victims stay silent Person 2: Video evidence now proves that Major is innocent, and the victim is now recanting their statement. Person 1: ....clearly Disney is just paying them off. Person 1 should be ashamed of their desire to basically seeking to crush an innocent person's character for no reason. It's absurd. Let' see how many of those people have the self-awareness and humility to admit they jumped to conclusions and actually made a victim out of Jonathan Majors in this process despite their noble intentions. It's OK to say "got this one wrong, will learn for next time".

Oh please. Of course intimidation happens and is terrible. They are saying there is video and witness testimony proving his innocence. The people pulling the "its a pay off!" or "he is intimidating her!" are the worst types of people here. They are actively trying to character assassinate someone who has done nothing wrong.

If there is actually video evidence, then obviously Majors is innocent. The people that make these false claims should really face severe punishment. She just about completely ruined his life. The Michael Irvin accuser should go to prison, for example.

So the woman's statement changes as soon as camera footage and witness testimony comes forward. 🙃 Don't start with the "Disney payoff" stuff. If video footage contradicts "her truth" aka a ridiculous new way of really saying her "perception", she will recant ASAP before she gets herself into any more trouble. Same terrible thing as to what recently happened with retired NFL player Michael Irvin. Many of you mean well of course, but really need to learn the discipline to withhold opinions and judgements until the actual facts present themselves. Acting on impulsive emotions before knowing all the fact is a fastback of making new victims out of this, as Majors may well turn out to be in this case. Thankfully, sounds like witnesses did the right thing and stuck up for him.

Totally wrong. We would know if he had a history of legal issues/violence within the last 10-15 years. He doesn't. If he has shady character, it hasn't reached law enforcement yet which is a pretty large indicator.

See what happens, seems out of character and would be exceptionally stupid for him to do this at this point. Could be another Michael Irvin style set up.

IDK how anyone can hate on the Snyder event bth

"THIS close" means years. Not decades etc.

Opp was smart (severe understatement) enough to know others were THIS close to making the discovery themselves too. Have no choice but to win the race in that scenario.

No idea how this does overseas but the real key is reception of course. If it is wildly well received, flash 2 will be huge tentpole.

Anyone thinking they are about to watch Flash and Aquaman make similar money to THE BATMAN but then move on from the lead actors is crazy.

maybe her staff needed it to perform at a high level and enrich themselves in the process? too many assumptions here

People would feel differently if Chapek had just released Red into theaters.

Not at all. One of the better components of capitalism is that on average, lazy/dumb people/those without integrity are the ones who struggle - but we still have wonderful social safety nets to ensure they largely do not all entirely behind. The hardest-working, most impactful contributors are the ones who excel on average- "the cream rises" because it pretty has to or the bottom line will show it. Very, very, VERY few people reach positions that make them rich - such as studio or division heads- without providing serious value to the company. Primary means of providing value to the company = revenue generating activities, which is the root of employment down the stream. As someone who has seen this from a top level in numerous industries, this is broad principle that 100% holds true. Within corporate strategy, adding top-line revenue first and foremost is goal #1 and understand that employees are giant piece of that puzzle. Very few executive teams view job cuts as means of providing value unless the companies existing revenue simply doesn't support those jobs + there is no meaningful way for the jobs to be cut to provide additional value beyond what they're already providing. In this case, no, it absolutely is not in the best financial interest of a studio to 'kill the people who make their hit movies' because without them....there are no more hit movies, which any Hollywood beancounter will not is a MUCH more expensive move than opting to move on from the people who make the movies in order to save a few bucks. And they NEED hit movies. So they NEED these people. 99% of the time, there are legitimate reasons for moving on these people. Don't let the occasional bad actor blind you from this 100% factually true, undeniable fact. Succumbing to the "corporations are evil as are the executive teams that run them" is simply not helpful or useful position for anyone to take, aside from the fact that it is largely wrong. Most companies are ran by people who understand they mainly succeed financially when they create positive value for their customers or clients, no matter what field they're in, and helping their employees is a primary means to that end. Capitalism, taken in the aggregate, how improved the quality of life for the vast majority of good actors within society at an incredibly fast rate, especially compared to pretty much any other system out there. "The working man" can increase their socioeconomic status at an extraordinarily fast rate within American capitalism if they simply accept the system and work to position themselves correctly within it. I know a number of exceptionally successful immigrants who truly came from nothing in India, Asia, and South America. A former colleague lived in the Societ Union during the mid 1980s through its collapse and had the most unreal stories. Capitalism is straight up incredible compared to what else is out there. Its unfathomable how anyone could ever want something else where creativity and innovation become so stifled. Sure, a little more discipline with military industrial complex would have been nice over the years 🤨🙃 but on the whole its, wonderful. Plus it gives us Hollywood. 😎

If the movie is as well-received as expected, there is no cost WB shouldn't pay. They need a true flagship tentpole series horribly.

Supes has long been due for a reinvention of sorts the likes of which Batman has received a few times already.

Elordi is a highly obvious pick and it would remain shocking if he is not the person chosen. He is an obvious choice given all factors ala Christian Bale in 2003 for Batman or Josh Hartnett in 2003 for Bats/Supes. Checks every box pretty much to a tee. Talent and looks for sure, plus also he is a famous name with a serious social media following.

Hartnett still looks like he is in his early 30s....could be a good comeback vehicle. Just saying...free PR...worth money...