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James Gunn and Peter Safran Are Out as Heads of DC Studios

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Skydance, which acquired DC Studios’ parent company weeks ago, announced that the duo would step away from their roles after four years. In another major shake-up for the DC Studios, Skydance is replacing Hollywood director James Gunn and producer Peter Safran with a former Marvel executive. Covered by 21 outlets: 7 lean left, 9 are centre, 2 lean right, 3 are not rated.

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  1. Variety Leans left Factuality: High US
    DC in Flux: What Happens to James Gunn’s Batman, Superman and Other Heroes After Shocking Exit?

    James Gunn and Peter Safran are out as the CEOs and chairmen of DC Studios, leaving behind a cinematic universe full of questions about the fate of some of Hollywood’s most beloved and profitable heroes. After four years at the helm, it seemed like Gunn and Safran had just...

  2. USA TODAY Leans left Factuality: High US
    Without James Gunn, DC's trapped in a corporate Phantom Zone - USA Today

    Without James Gunn, DC's trapped in a corporate Phantom Zone USA Today

  3. IGN Center Factuality: Mostly factual US
    The DCU and James Gunn's Batman Was Dead Before It Was Even Born

    While James Gunn made good on his promise to introduce audiences to new iterations of Superman, Green Lantern, Supergirl, Lex Luthor, and more, DC Studios never did get their marquee character, Batman, onto the big screen. And that, ultimately, may have cost Gunn and his...

  4. Destructoid Center Factuality: Mostly factual US
    DC Comics movies may undergo yet another reset with James Gunn and Peter Safran replaced by former MCU producer

    Where to now?

  5. Toronto Sun Leans right Factuality: Mostly factual CA
    James Gunn, Peter Safran leaving DC Studios after 4 years

    Pair's departure follows Skydance's Warner Bros. Discovery takeover

  6. Ibtimes Center Factuality: Mostly factual GB
    James Gunn Admits He Disliked 'Corporate Nature' of DC Studios Job as Jeremy Latcham Replaces Him

    James Gunn admits he disliked the corporate side of running DC Studios as Marvel veteran Jeremy Latcham replaces him after four years.

  7. IGN Center Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Zack Snyder Fans Beg DC Studios to 'Restore the Snyderverse' After James Gunn, Peter Safran Exit

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  8. The New York Times Left Factuality: Very high US
    James Gunn and Peter Safran Are Out as Heads of DC Studios

    Skydance, which acquired DC Studios’ parent company weeks ago, announced that the duo would step away from their roles after four years.

  9. DW News Center Factuality: Very high DE
    Skydance replaces James Gunn and Peter Safran as DC Studios chiefs following Warner Bros. takeover

    In another major shake-up for the DC Studios, Skydance is replacing Hollywood director James Gunn and producer Peter Safran with a former Marvel executive.

  10. IGN Center Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Batman Video Game Fans Are Feeling the Pain Too After Today's James Gunn News

    Batman fans are eating…well, bad. Or not much at all. We’re actually starving. Across both video games and movies. You’ve no doubt seen today’s shocking news that DCU bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran are out at Warner Br…er, Skydance. And thus, the DCU Batman might not even...

  11. Techinsider No political lean US
    Skydance replaces DC Studios leaders James Gunn and Peter Safran

    DC Studios leaders James Gunn and Peter Safran are leaving Skydance after four years as part of a broader executive shake-up.

  12. New York Post Right Factuality: Mostly factual US
    James Gunn Is Out at DCU Studios — Is a Full DC Reboot Next?

    James Gunn and Peter Safran were in charge of DC movies for just about four years. Does their replacement signal another direction change, or will Superman stay high-flying?

  13. Ibtimes Center Factuality: Mostly factual GB
    Marvel Veteran Replaces James Gunn as DC Studios Chief in an Unexpected Hollywood Plot Twist

    Skydance has appointed former Marvel executive Jeremy Latcham to lead DC Studios, replacing James Gunn and Peter Safran, who are expected to return to full-time creative work.

  14. IGN Center Factuality: Mostly factual US
    James Gunn and Peter Safran May Be Out, but the DCU Needs to Continue

    James Gunn and Peter Safran may be out as co-CEOs of DC Studios, but the last thing Skydance should do right now is reboot the DCU yet again.

  15. Google News Center Factuality: High US
    James Gunn and Peter Safran are replaced as heads of DC Studios - Los Angeles Times

    James Gunn and Peter Safran are replaced as heads of DC Studios Los Angeles Times James Gunn, Peter Safran Fired at DC Studios; Jeremy Latcham Replaces Variety Skydance names Marvel veteran Latcham to lead DC Studios, replacing Gunn and Safran Reuters The guy taking over DC...

  16. IGN Center Factuality: Mostly factual US
    James Gunn Shares Message to Fans Following Shock DC Studios Exit

    Comic book movie maker James Gunn has shared a letter with fans after DC Studios announced he and Peter Safran would be stepping down as co-chairmen of DC Studios.

  17. Deadline Center Factuality: High US
    James Gunn Releases Statement Following Departure As DC Studios Co-Head

    Following the news that he and Peter Safran would no longer be co-running DC Studios following the Skydance-Warner Bros. merger, James Gunn has spoken out about his time running the studio. The lengthy statement which Gunn dropped on his social media platforms goes into...

  18. Google News Center Factuality: High US
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  19. WGRZ Not rated US
    DC Studios shakeup: James Gunn, Peter Safran out following Skydance merger

    Skydance Motion Picture Group announced Monday that James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as co-chief executives after four years leading DC Studios.

  20. KING-TV Not rated US
    DC Studios shakeup: James Gunn, Peter Safran out following Skydance merger

    Skydance Motion Picture Group announced Monday that James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as co-chief executives after four years leading DC Studios.

  21. Vulture No political lean US
    James Gunn and Peter Safran Are Out at Skydance

    Gunn says he is “incredibly relieved and excited to get back to pure filmmaking.”

  22. Reuters Center Factuality: Very high GB
    Skydance names Marvel veteran Latcham to lead DC Studios, replacing Gunn and Safran - Reuters

    Skydance names Marvel veteran Latcham to lead DC Studios, replacing Gunn and Safran Reuters

  23. Breitbart News Right Factuality: Mixed US
    Nolte: James Gunn Out at DC Studios, Marvel Guy to Replace

    James Gunn and Peter Safran have been fired as the co-presidents of DC Studios. Taking their place will be Marvel veteran Jeremy Latcham.

    Mixed reliabilityElevated risk
  24. Quartz Leans left Factuality: High US
    Skydance is ousting DC Studios' co-heads, naming a former Marvel producer

    Jeremy Latcham takes over as DC Studios president and chief creative officer on Dec. 1, reporting to Skydance film chiefs

  25. Variety Leans left Factuality: High US
    David Ellison on DC Shakeup: Jeremy Latcham Will ‘Build the Future of DC,’ Praises James Gunn and Peter Safran’s ‘Passion’

    Skydance CEO David Ellison is addressing his decision to shake up the executive ranks as DC Studios. In a surprise shuffle, James Gunn and Peter Safran are exiting as co-CEOs and chairmen and Jeremy Latcham, an executive who helped shape the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will...

  26. ABC News (US) Leans left Factuality: High US
    Gunn and Safran out at DC Studios as Skydance appoints Marvel vet Latchman

    James Gunn and Peter Safran aren’t surviving the Skydance takeover of Warner Bros

  27. Times of India Center Factuality: Mostly factual IN
    Major shake-up at DC Studios: James Gunn and Peter Safran step down as CEOs after four years

    James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as CEOs and chairmen of DC Studios after four years, in a surprise executive shake-up at Skydance. Marvel veteran Jeremy Latcham will take charge as president and chief creative officer, leading DC’s film, television and animation...

  28. The Jerusalem Post Leans right Factuality: High IL
    James Gunn, Peter Safran fired as DC Studios co-CEOs after Paramount-Warner Bros. merger

    The two had been the heads of the major superhero movie production company since 2022, releasing three films which were part of the shared DC universe during this time.

  29. Gamesradar Center Factuality: Mostly factual US
    James Gunn is "incredibly relieved" amid surprise DC Studios shake-up, says characters will live on

    James Gunn says "the characters we set up will live on" as he departs as the co-CEO of DC Studios

  30. GameSpot Center Factuality: Mostly factual US
    DC Studios Is Getting A Marvel Veteran To Replace James Gunn And Peter Safran

    DC Studios co-presidents James Gunn and Peter Safran have officially announced they'll step down, and Marvel veteran Jeremy Latcham will replace them. Gunn and Safran architected the new DC Universe of films and TV series, and they also had ambitious plans to expand the DCU...

  31. Film-News.Co.Uk Center Factuality: Mostly factual GB
    James Gunn and Peter Safran step down as CEOs of DC Studios with replacement already named

    DC Studios CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran will step down from their roles on December 1.

  32. Variety Leans left Factuality: High US
    James Gunn Speaks Out After Stepping Down at DC, Says It Had ‘Highest of Highs’ but ‘Has Been Trying’: ‘I Dislike the At-Times Corporate Nature of the Job’

    James Gunn has spoken out after he and Peter Safran were replaced by Jeremy Latcham as the head of DC Studios. In a surprising move on Monday, Skydance replaced Gunn and Safran with Marvel veteran Latcham as the president and chief creative officer of DC Studios. It ends Gunn...

  33. Google News Center Factuality: High US
    DC Studios Shocker: James Gunn, Peter Safran Stepping Down with Marvel Alum Jeremy Latcham to Take Over - The Hollywood Reporter

    DC Studios Shocker: James Gunn, Peter Safran Stepping Down with Marvel Alum Jeremy Latcham to Take Over The Hollywood Reporter See more headlines & perspectives on Google News

  34. Brandonsun Center Factuality: Mostly factual CA
    James Gunn and Peter Safran are out in another DC Studios shakeup, Skydance appoints Jeremy Latchman
  35. Gamesradar Center Factuality: Mostly factual US
    James Gunn is out at DC Studios, as former Marvel exec takes over under Skydance

    James Gunn is stepping down as head of DC Studios and will be replaced by former Marvel executive Jeremy Latcham

  36. Los Angeles Times Leans left Factuality: High US
    James Gunn and Peter Safran are replaced as heads of DC Studios

    Skydance made the announcement Monday. Gunn and Safran will be replaced by Marvel veteran Jeremy Latcham.

  37. TMZ No political lean US
    James Gunn Stepping Down as DC Studios CEO

    James Gunn and Peter Safran are out at DC Studios … despite many believing they would be safe amid the Skydance-Paramount merger. According to reports, James and Peter will stick around to help creatively but will no longer be co-CEOs of the…

  38. The Verge Leans left Factuality: High US
    James Gunn is out as DC movie leader

    Soon, James Gunn and Peter Safran will no longer head up Skydance's DC Studios. After taking the helm of DC Studios as co-CEOs in 2022, Gunn and Safran are being replaced by former Marvel SVP of Production and Development Jeremy Latcham, Deadline reports. However, Gunn and...

  39. Polygon No political lean US
    DC Studios Hit with Major Shakeup: James Gunn & Peter Safran Officially Leaving

    Superman director James Gunn is out at DC Studios after 4 years, Skydance has officially announce.

  40. Gizmodo Leans left Factuality: Mostly factual US
    James Gunn and Peter Safran Are Exiting DC Studios

    Former Marvel executive Jeremy Latcham will be taking over the comic brand.

  41. IGN Center Factuality: Mostly factual US
    James Gunn and Peter Safran Are Stepping Down From DC Studios in Shock Development That Sparks All Sorts of Questions About the DCU

    DC Studios heads James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down from their roles as co-CEOs, with Skydance tapping an ex-Marvel exec to take over their duties.

  42. Deadline Center Factuality: High US
    DC Studios Shakeup: James Gunn & Peter Safran Out, Former Marvel Exec Jeremy Latcham In

    In a seismic executive shuffle unlike anything Bruce Wayne could pull off at Wayne Enterprises, James Gunn and Peter Safran are leaving their posts as Co-CEOs and Chairman of DC Studios, jobs which they’ve held for the past four years. The dynamic duo will continue to produce...

  43. Google News Center Factuality: High US
    James Gunn, Peter Safran Fired at DC Studios; Jeremy Latcham Replaces - Variety

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  44. Variety Leans left Factuality: High US
    DC Shocker: James Gunn, Peter Safran Out as Co-Chairmen, Marvel Veteran Jeremy Latcham to Lead Comic Book Studio

    In a surprise executive shuffle, James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as CEOs and chairmen of DC Studios. They will be replaced by Jeremy Latcham, who will serve as president and chief creative officer. Gunn and Safran’s exit is unexpected because they were named as...

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