The Latest Breaking News from HBO Max

Warner Bros. has axed the $90 million “Batgirl” film planned for HBO Max, according to a person connected with the film who was not authorized to speak publicly about it. The decision was highly unusual for such a high-priced and high-profile movie. But the studio ultimately decided “Batgirl” didn’t merit…

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The city council confirmed they have yet to be pay Warner Bros an agreed £150,000 incentive and said "discussions were ongoing" after the studio's shock announcement.

The council agreed to give Warner Bros £150,000 to shoot the entire production in the city but has argued that despite the film being scrapped, it was still confident of the economic benefit of the project.

Filmmakers are yet to comment on the subject

Warner Bros have scrapped the new Batgirl film ahead of its release, despite over $70m (£57.4m) already being spent on its completion.

Shock decision means the DC Comics film ranks among the most expensive shelved cinematic projects of all time. Batgirl was due to be released on HBO Max.

Reports are suggesting the DC Comics creation starring Leslie Grace, which was filmed in Glasgow, is going to be completely shelved meaning it won’t hit the cinema or HBO Max streaming service.

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