Topic: Batgirl

2 chapters across the catalog

Vaccident
Episode 1475 2:16:26 - 2:20:30

1475: Vaccident

Cancellation of Batgirl and Streaming Economics

Warner Bros. Discovery has canceled the $90 million "Batgirl" movie, opting for a tax write-off rather than a streaming release. CEO David Zaslav cited a lack of economic viability for high-budget streaming-only films, signaling an end to the era of "free money" in Hollywood.

White, Male & Yale
Episode 828 2:37:03 - 2:40:40

828: White, Male & Yale

DC Comics Social Justice and Batgirl

A discussion on the influence of "Social Justice Warrior" themes in comic books mentions changes in the DC "New 52" universe. Specifically, the hosts discuss reports of Batgirl's romantic interests and the inclusion of transgender characters. One host expresses interest in collecting these issues to document the cultural shift.