![]() There have been rumors indicating the entire line would soon be ending or that DC Collectibles plans to discontinue releasing single carded figures in favor of the diorama 2-packs, similar to the upcoming Superman Vs. ![]() There has been lots of speculation going around the net since Toy Fair about the future of DC Collectibles' line of 6" DC Icons action figures. Though they don't specifically mention the Catwoman and Demon figures, based on this comment it looks like they may have been canceled as well. Currently the DC Icons line has Nightwing, Supergirl, Super Sons 2 Pack and Death of Superman set coming up in the fall of this year." We didn't have enough orders to move ahead with the two pack. "The Booster Gold/Blue Beetle two pack was cancelled due to low interest from retailers. UPDATE: I noticed on the DC Collectibles Facebook page they announced in the comment section for one of their videos that the Blue Beetle/Booster Gold is canceled as well. Pour one out for Batgirl and Scooby Doo, people.DC Icons 6" Sinestro, Shazam & Deadshot Canceled The actual quality of the film surely had something to do with it, but given the questionable product DC has been giving us lately, financial concerns are surely at play, too. The outlet's report, which details the thinking of a new regime at WB, details how the studio "will almost certainly take a tax write-down on both films, seen internally as the most financially sound way to recoup the costs (at least, on an accountant’s ledger)." That said, there are three sides to every story. A source told the Post that executives at WB "think an unspeakable Batgirl is going to be irredeemable.”Īccording to Variety, though, it's all about the green. "Those tests were said to be so poorly received by moviegoers that the studio decided to cut its losses and run, for the sake of the brand’s future. #Canceled dc collections movieIf you consult the Post's reporting, the movie wasn't testing well with audiences at all. Serious question: why deliver a blow to the Brendan Fraserssaince? Snub fans of Keaton's Batman return and Ziegler's surely fresh take on Gordon? Loaded question. In a statement also posted to Instagram, they wrote, "In any case, as huge fans of Batman since we were little kids, it was a privilege and an honor to have been a part of the DCEU, even if it was for a brief moment." "I feel blessed to have worked among absolute greats and forged relationships for a lifetime in the process! To every Batgirl fan - THANK YOU for the love and belief, allowing me to take on the cape and become, as Babs said best, 'my own damn hero!' #Batgirl for life!" The directors of the film, Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, were just as classy. "On the heels of the recent news about our movie Batgirl, I am proud of the love, hard work and intention all of our incredible cast and tireless crew put into this film over 7 months in Scotland," Grace wrote. The actress responded to the news shortly after the news broke, via Instagram. Strong words! You might be asking yourself how Grace is feeling about all this. But they all get replaced sooner than later. I am glad I got to participate and I wish the best for all those involved - except the suits at Warner Brothers. "It was an enormous, rewarding challenge to make this movie during Covid, and during the cold weather in Glasgow." Check out what the source continued to write: None of these things matter to an imbecile like. "I am very offended by what happened and feel terrible for the directors and Leslie Grace, who were all wonderful to work with, as well as all of the technicians," the star wrote. IndieWirerecently reported a message it received from an anonymous star of Batgirl. Weeks removed from the film's axing from the superhero slate, it feels like the fallout is only beginning. We are incredibly grateful to the filmmakers of Batgirl and Scoob! Holiday Haunt and their respective casts and we hope to collaborate with everyone again in the near future.” “Leslie Grace is an incredibly talented actor and this decision is not a reflection of her performance. spokesperson told The Wrap in a statement. “The decision to not release Batgirl reflects our leadership’s strategic shift as it relates to the DC universe and HBO Max,” a Warner Bros. ![]()
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