Warner Bros. execs not interested in buying struggling movie theaters

Warner Bros. has issued a statement saying the studios regrets "any offense caused" by a character design seen in recent release The Witches after online backlash from the disability community.

has received when it comes to Anne Hathaway’s character, the Grand High Witch.Hathaway plays the iconic villain in the latest adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved 1983 children's book, and her character is missing fingers. Some pointed out that the hands are similar to those with the limb abnormality ectrodactyly, also known as «split hand,» which involves the deficiency or absence of one or more central digits of the hand or foot.

Anne Hathaway’s character in the HBO Max remake of The Witches.A Warner Bros.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterWarner Bros. has apologized after being criticized by people with disabilities over the depiction of Anne Hathaway’s character in “The Witches.” In a statement, the studio said it “regretted any offense caused.”In the recent Robert Zemeckis-directed adaptation, Hathaway’s villainous character, known as the Grand Witch, has missing fingers.

said on Twitter. “I was born with upper limb difference.

The Witches.Robert Zemeckis’ new film, a remake of Nicolas Roeg’s 1990 movie of the same name based on the Roald Dahl book, has been criticised by campaigners and Paralympians for depicting the titular characters with distinct physical impairments.Paralympic swimmer Amy Marren criticised the studio for its depiction of limb differences as “something scary”.“Yes, I am fully aware that this is a film, and these are Witches. But Witches are essentially monsters,” Marren wrote.

Warner Bros. has issued a statement after being slammed by members of the disability community over the depiction of Anne Hathaway’s character in “The Witches”.

Tom Grater International Film ReporterProminent members of the disability community, including campaigners, Paralympians and the Paralympic Games organization, have condemned the depiction of the eponymous characters in Warner Bros’ recently released The Witches, saying the use of distinct physical impairments in their hands is offensive to those with limb differences.In the movie, Anne Hathaway’s character is shown with hands that are similar to the limb abnormality ectrodactyly, otherwise

The Little People, Jon Wright's creature feature horror film that was first introduced in at Cannes' virtual European Film Market, has wrapped, with British stars Hannah John-Kamen (Ant-Man and the Wasp, The Stranger) and Douglas Booth (The Limehouse Golem, Loving Vincent) having been unveiled as the leads, together with a first-look image. Warner Bros.

Josh Berger, president and managing director for Warner Bros.' operations in the U.K., Ireland and Spain and president of its Harry Potter Global Franchise Development, is stepping down from the company after more than 30 years in senior leadership roles.

Netflix in which she shepherded hit series including “Scandal."Dungey, who at ABC in 2016 became the first African American head of a network entertainment division, will succeed veteran Warner executive Peter Roth when he steps down from the post early next year, the company announced Monday.After an ABC career that spanned 14 years, including as a series development executive, Dungey was hired by Netflix in late 2018 as its vice president for original series.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterChanning Dungey, who less than two weeks ago left her post as vice president of originals at Netflix, has been tapped to succeed Peter Roth as chairman of Warner Bros. Television Group when he steps down in early 2021.“This is a homecoming of sorts for Channing, who was a production executive at Warner Bros.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterAfter more than two decades leading Warner Bros.’ television operations, chairman Peter Roth has decided to leave his perch at the storied TV studio.Roth is slated to step down in early 2021.

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVIt’s an end of an era at Warner Bros. as Peter Roth, one of the most accomplished TV executives of the past couple of decades, will be leaving the independent television studio in early 2021 after 22 years.Roth was upped to his current role as Chairman of the Warner Bros.

The question that seems to be on most film fans’ minds and definitely the minds of major Hollywood studios is simple, yet difficult to answer—when will movie theaters be back to normal? Namely, when will we see weekend after weekend dominated by new films at the multiplex and record-breaking box office, like we’ve been accustomed to? Well, given the recent decisions by Cineworld and the AMC financial situation, the answer might be “never.” But the heads of two major studios, Warner Bros.

Dade Hayes Finance EditorDonna Langley, chairman of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, and Ann Sarnoff, chair and CEO of Warner Bros had the same reaction Thursday when asked if their companies had any interest in buying movie theaters.They laughed.“We have no plans to do that currently,” Langley said, appearing with Sarnoff and CBS CEO George Cheeks on a Milken Institute Global Conference virtual panel about COVID-19’s impact on Hollywood.

Warner Bros. Television has signed an exclusive, multi-year overall deal with one of the founders of Black Lives Matter.

Rose McGowan is speaking out in support of fellow actress Charlotte Kirk despite never meeting or speaking to her.