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Triggermv said:
https://www.comicbookmovie.com/tv/h...ng-batman-v-superman-and-wonder-woman-a175935

Can't say HBO Max is starting off on the best foot and this new news isn't exactly helping them. To kind of recap, lets add this to the following list of disappointments after launch:

-HBOMax not available on Roku or Amazon Fire Stick (two biggest streaming boxes)
-Interface is glitching and not super easy to use
-No 4K or advanced sound even available, much less at a premium charge
-Missing a bunch of movies at launch they said would be there
-Now plan on rotating around on what DC movies are available at any point in time
-Most expensive streaming service available out there
-No new original content at launch

I still truly believe HBOMax will end up working everything out and be probably one of the big 3 streaming players in the long-term (Netflix, Disney, HBOMax). They just have too much good content and IP not to (justifies their high price). The only studio that even comes close in content and IP is Disney. However, that doesn't change the fact that they aren't exactly starting off with their best foot forward.

I personally don't have HBOMax yet, mainly because I'm working through a bunch of stuff on Disney+ and Netflix right now, but I will eventually subscribe to knock out some of their content. However, unlike Disney+ for me which I'm more locked in long-term, I'll be only jumping in and out of HBOMax. Its just too expensive not to. I'm also an AppleTV guy, so I at least am good to go there when I want to from a streaming box standpoint. HBOMax really does need to get that Roku and Amazon Fire Stick thing figured out though, and soon. They at least need Roku.
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I have to think DC Universe will be rolled-in with HBO Max within the next year. HBO is developing the new Green Lantern and Justice League Dark series and HBO has always been the first destination when DC films hit cable/satellite. Right now the two platforms are both owned by Warner Media and are competing against each other in the streaming market place - it just doesn't make sense to continue to manage two platforms.
 
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3GenClone said:
Multiple sources are saying that Michael Keaton is in talks to reprise the role of Batman in the Flash solo-film.

https://www.thewrap.com/batman-returns-michael-keaton-bruce-wayne-the-flash-movie

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/h...on-talks-return-as-batman-flash-movie-1299668

Apparently the role is being pitched as similar to Nick Fury in the MCU, where Keaton would make appearances in other DC films, such as a Batgirl solo film.
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Hmmm. Can't say I'm crazy about this, but then again, I've never been crazy about going straight to Flashpoint with our first solo Flash outing.
 
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Triggermv said:
Hmmm. Can't say I'm crazy about this, but then again, I've never been crazy about going straight to Flashpoint with our first solo Flash outing.
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I'm hopeful that DC eventually ditches the idea that Flashpoint is a Flash-solo film and decides to portray Flashpoint as an ensemble film, like Guardians of the Galaxy or similar to how Captain America: Civil War was more like Avengers 2.5 than a Captain America film. I think Flashpoint is better suited for 2 or even 3 movies and could introduce new characters like Booster Gold or new actors starring as alternate timeline versions of Shazam, Wonder Woman, and Aquaman.
 
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I'm hopeful that DC eventually ditches the idea that Flashpoint is a Flash-solo film and decides to portray Flashpoint as an ensemble film, like Guardians of the Galaxy or similar to how Captain America: Civil War was more like Avengers 2.5 than a Captain America film. I think Flashpoint is better suited for 2 or even 3 movies and could introduce new characters like Booster Gold or new actors starring as alternate timeline versions of Shazam, Wonder Woman, and Aquaman.
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The reasoning why I'm not crazy for a Flashpoint movie is somewhat the same reasoning why I wasn't crazy about a Batman vs Superman movie so early. If the MCU has done anything right, its how they started more simple and made us care about their characters first before doing anything too drastic or mashing up all the different characters in either team-ups or fights. This is why Civil War worked for me and Batman v Superman didn't. To me, WB was so antsy to do something different to jump-start their universe that our first time even seeing their DCEU Batman was mashing him up against Superman, and then I'm supposed to buy-in totally to this manufactured fight right away when I hardly even know the character. They blew their load too quickly and the general audience just didn't buy in. Even with Superman, we had only seen Superman actually be Superman for a few days is all.

Same thing goes for me with Flashpoint, which is very-much a whole universe altering movie filled both with a ton of character's we've barely seen and bought in with, as well as a universe that WB has shyed away lately from tying together, and consequently still hasn't fully been bought into by audiences. To me, we need time to buy into both for anyone to actually be emotionally vested into caring when things then get drastically altered. To me, its just WB falling back into the same mistakes of their past by placing their ambitions and desire to make a splash with fanboys ahead of their characters, story and universe. Therefore, I'd much prefer a simple Flash story to start out with to kick-start my love for the character before they go gung-ho crazy. Shoot, even the Flash TV show went through many seasons before they approached their own Flashpoint storyline. Also, yes, the DCEU has gone through some growing pains, but I'd much prefer they stick with their current long-haul path for fixing it than using Flashpoint as a cop-out fixing of it.

Anyway, that is just my two-cents and its fine if people don't agree with me. I get it.
 
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https://www.comicbookmovie.com/just...w-from-warnermedia-entertainment-boss-a176278

Looks like early to mid 2021 is the target for the Snyder Cut release. Personally, I really hope by then that HBO Max finally has 4K capability as that is one big deterring factor from me wanting to get the service. They have said that it is eventually in the works, so in the meantime, I'm just planning on letting content build up until it is available and then I'll sign up.
 
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Triggermv said:
https://www.comicbookmovie.com/just...w-from-warnermedia-entertainment-boss-a176278

Looks like early to mid 2021 is the target for the Snyder Cut release. Personally, I really hope by then that HBO Max finally has 4K capability as that is one big deterring factor from me wanting to get the service. They have said that it is eventually in the works, so in the meantime, I'm just planning on letting content build up until it is available and then I'll sign up.
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That's surprising that they don't have 4K. WB has been one of the better studios making their films 4K available on streaming platforms, although on iTunes they seemed to have revised their agreements that make 1080P & 4K separate entries in the library.

Disney is still woefully behind in this regard. I can't watch any of the Pixar, MCU or Star Wars films I purchased through iTunes in 4K, but when those purchases would populate in Vudu they were the 4K version. I just checked the Vudu app and now those films are all back to 1080P so that loophole appears to be closed. Disney+, of course, offers 4K streaming for all of these titles, so I may not be purchasing as many Disney films going forward.

Sony actually crushes the competition with 4K streaming. When I have purchased a Sony studios film in iTunes it's been 4K with Dolby Atmos support right off the bat. Sony is also constantly updating their catalog of films to 4K far more than other studios.
 
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That's surprising that they don't have 4K. WB has been one of the better studios making their films 4K available on streaming platforms, although on iTunes they seemed to have revised their agreements that make 1080P & 4K separate entries in the library.

Disney is still woefully behind in this regard. I can't watch any of the Pixar, MCU or Star Wars films I purchased through iTunes in 4K, but when those purchases would populate in Vudu they were the 4K version. I just checked the Vudu app and now those films are all back to 1080P so that loophole appears to be closed. Disney+, of course, offers 4K streaming for all of these titles, so I may not be purchasing as many Disney films going forward.

Sony actually crushes the competition with 4K streaming. When I have purchased a Sony studios film in iTunes it's been 4K with Dolby Atmos support right off the bat. Sony is also constantly updating their catalog of films to 4K far more than other studios.
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Yeah, Disney has been way behind the ball with their 4K blu ray and 4K streaming options, even though they have caught up a ton over the past year. Now, at least all the Star Wars and MCU movies are finally available in 4K digital and on 4K blu ray. As for your streaming problems for what quality level you have access to, that is exactly why I don't buy digital purchases on Itunes, but rather have focused my library based in Vudu. Its super complicated understanding all the intricacies, but a lot of it has to due with Apples agreements with the linking intermediary Movies Anywhere platform, as that is the connecting link to spread your movies out to all the different platforms. The biggest areas Apple falls short is that there are a few studios, most notably Paramount and Lionsgate that don't have agreements to link at all through Movies Anywhere, so if you buy a Vudu copy of those studios, it won't be available at all on movies anywhere, and it also won't link at all the Itunes, and vice versa. Then, there is the certain codes that will only give you 4K on Apple and not on Vudu and vice versa as well. Regardless, based on the most advantages by way of codes, and also being a superior streaming platform, I'd recommend everyone strongly consider Vudu as their base platform and I think you'll find a lot less code issues moving forward. Vudu also tends to have better sale deals on digital codes than Apple.

As for HBOMax's lack of 4K content, its becoming abundantly clear that in their rush to get their streaming platform online as fast as possible, they opted not to focus on certain things in order to focus on others. This rush has ultimately somewhat turned into a disaster for them with how many issues and complaints everyone has had with the service since it was launched. In the end, I do see HBOMax working out all these issues and having a good end product, but it will likely take a little while. In the meantime, I'm okay just waiting.
 
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Not DC-related, but Margot Robbie has just reached a deal to star in the next Pirates of the Caribbean film. Birds of Prey writer Christina Hodson will be writing the film.

I find it interesting that Disney was able to snatch up some of DCs talent - perhaps a sign that the Birds of Prey franchise isn’t continuing. I thought BOP was pretty enjoyable and think that Disney could be on to something. Could mean less Harley Quinn appearances in the future.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/h...dson-team-new-pirates-caribbean-movie-1298722
 
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3GenClone said:
Not DC-related, but Margot Robbie has just reached a deal to star in the next Pirates of the Caribbean film. Birds of Prey writer Christina Hodson will be writing the film.

I find it interesting that Disney was able to snatch up some of DCs talent - perhaps a sign that the Birds of Prey franchise isn’t continuing. I thought BOP was pretty enjoyable and think that Disney could be on to something. Could mean less Harley Quinn appearances in the future.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/h...dson-team-new-pirates-caribbean-movie-1298722
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While I didnt love Birds of Prey (I liked it enough), I am intrigued by this team-up to see what they can do with a Pirates movie. It's been a long time since I've seen a good Pirates movie.
 
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Looks like the DC Universe streaming platform may be going away soon and become consolidated under HBO Max:

First, HBO has decided to keep some of their DC titles on HBO Max. It was originally announced that BvS, Justice League, Suicide Squad, and Wonder Woman would be leaving HBO Max on July 1, but instead those movies will now remain available on HBO Max through December.

Second, a now-removed Reddit post claims that the Harley Quinn animated series was listed in a newsletter as "Coming Soon" to HBO Max.
 
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3GenClone said:
Looks like the DC Universe streaming platform may be going away soon and become consolidated under HBO Max:

First, HBO has decided to keep some of their DC titles on HBO Max. It was originally announced that BvS, Justice League, Suicide Squad, and Wonder Woman would be leaving HBO Max on July 1, but instead those movies will now remain available on HBO Max through December.

Second, a now-removed Reddit post claims that the Harley Quinn animated series was listed in a newsletter as "Coming Soon" to HBO Max.
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Yeah, I'd be surprised at this point if the service lasts the rest of the year. Its stupid anyways not to merge them together.
 
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3GenClone said:
I saw that yesterday on IGN. In that article they bring up a 2017 interview with Joe Morton, the actor that played Silas Stone/Cyborgs father, and he says the Whedon reshoots altered the tone of Cyborg's character in Justice League. I wasn't interested in the Snyder Cut at first, but I'm starting to come around.
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The funny thing is that I actually thought Cyborg was one of the best parts of Whedon's Justice League cut. That certainly doesn't mean that Snyder's version isn't even better, so count me in if it is. I love me some Cyborg and I love Ray Fisher in the role, so I've considered it a shame seeing him fall by the wayside lately.
 
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