DC/WB Films/Worlds (No Spoilers)

[The Darknight Detective]

That's not going to happen. Streaming a movie just isn't ever going to make as much as an old school traditional theatrical only release. The problem they face being that theatrical releases aren't going to do that anymore either.

Unquestionably true, for the first part (cheaper movies would have to be made via streaming, too), but the second part is still a question mark for the future.

[Vordan]

I wonder what will be the deciding factor on whether or not a movie is considered successful/profitable. A film’s box office is usually one of the main indicators if the studio decides to make a sequel. They’re only going to be on HBO Max for a month but I can’t imagine people are going to flock to theaters even with a vaccine on the way. I’m pretty sure a third Wonder Woman movie is pretty much a sure thing, but what about the other movies?

Right now a successful movie is one that drives HBO MAX subs. Anything that does that will be a success. So while I expect the Snyder Cut to be a flop critic wise as usual for Snyder, it may get enough people to sign up for HBO Max that it’s considered a success.

[achilles]

Unquestionably true, for the first part (cheaper movies would have to be made via streaming, too), but the second part is still a question mark for the future.

True enough about the second part. IMO, it will take at least another year or two to see if the theatre sector ever recovers fully...but given the moves WB just made, it doesn't seem like it will...how many people will pay theatre prices when they can see the movie same day at home with their own cheaper candy, popcorn, and soda or beer? I wouldn't. Remember that Dustin Hoffman movie about a pandemic, late 90s IIRC? The big spreader scene was in a crowded movie theatre...

Ever since I saw that, I've been a bit nervous in theatres, and I imagine I'm not alone now.

[achilles]

Right now a successful movie is one that drives HBO MAX subs. Anything that does that will be a success. So while I expect the Snyder Cut to be a flop critic wise as usual for Snyder, it may get enough people to sign up for HBO Max that it’s considered a success.

But...how do they know which movie drives how many subs? They don't seem to have numbers on that, or a way to develop them. At best, you might develop a weak correlation, not causation.

[Vordan]

But...how do they know which movie drives how many subs? They don't seem to have numbers on that, or a way to develop them. At best, you might develop a weak correlation, not causation.

Views I’m guessing. The stuff that gets viewed more is treated as a draw for the service. There are also surveys they probably send out, Netflix does that.

[skyvolt2000]

Right now a successful movie is one that drives HBO MAX subs. Anything that does that will be a success. So while I expect the Snyder Cut to be a flop critic wise as usual for Snyder, it may get enough people to sign up for HBO Max that it’s considered a success.

They have to stay for more than one month to be charged for that subscription. Some will jump on for that free week and others will stay long enough to see it and cancel.

You would need at least a million (based on subscription price to match what was spend on Snyder's film).

[Last Son of Krypton]

Cat Vasko to Pen Female-Starring Plastic Man Movie (Exclusive): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/he...ovie-exclusive

[achilles]

Cat Vasko to Pen Female-Starring Plastic Man Movie (Exclusive): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/he...ovie-exclusive

I also can't wait for the female starring Superman movie. Also the Batman movie starring a woman as Bruce Wayne/Batman. And the one....isn't this getting a little ridiculous.

[Frontier]

Cat Vasko to Pen Female-Starring Plastic Man Movie (Exclusive): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/he...ovie-exclusive

I'm not at all against more female-led Superhero movies, but gender-flipping Plastic Man is kind of random.

Is this still going to be Eel O'Brien? I can't really see anybody else as Plastic Man, but I also can't see Eel O'Brien as anything but a dude.

It's just weird. I don't think Plastic Woman quite rolls off the tongue as well.

[Robotman]

Cat Vasko to Pen Female-Starring Plastic Man Movie (Exclusive): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/he...ovie-exclusive

WTF?!? With all the great female characters DC has who have yet to be portrayed in live action, they feel the need to gender swap Plas.

[Vordan]

Cat Vasko to Pen Female-Starring Plastic Man Movie (Exclusive): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/he...ovie-exclusive

This is the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard of. Why? Who the hell is this for? Why not Black Canary or Vixen or Hawkgirl or an actual female character people care about? What’s the status on Superman or Green Lantern or any of the other big guns? Christ WB is still throwing **** at the wall.

[Frontier]

Is it because Plastic Man's costume doesn't have pants? I dunno, that just came to me .

[The Darknight Detective]

I also can't wait for the female starring Superman movie. Also the Batman movie starring a woman as Bruce Wayne/Batman. And the one....isn't this getting a little ridiculous.

It is a little weird. If Plastic Man were an obscure superhero, what the heck, but he is fairly well known (at least his name is, at any rate).

[The Darknight Detective]

Is it because Plastic Man's costume doesn't have pants? I dunno, that just came to me .

Yeah, that costume wouldn't work too well on a guy in reality.

[Frontier]

It is a little weird. If Plastic Man were an obscure superhero, what the heck, but he is fairly well known (at least his name is, at any rate).

And doesn't "Plastic Woman" have kind of a negative connotation to it?