Skydance Replaces DC Studios Leaders James Gunn and Peter Safran After Four Years
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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. Although their first film leading the superhero factory, Superman, Batman, and the rest of the DC heroes are getting a new boss, yet again.
Former Marvel SVP of Production and Development Jeremy Latcham will take over the leadership role at DC Studios. Gunn and Safran will continue to produce projects but will no longer head the studio, marking a significant shift in the management of the DC superhero franchises.
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“Skydance Corp. is shaking up the leadership of DC Studios, replacing director James Gunn and producer Peter Safran at the helm of the studio that is home to some of the best-known superhero franchises.”
Bloomberg — Superman Gets a New Boss at DC, With James Gunn Stepping Down“Soon, James Gunn and Peter Safran will no longer head up Skydance's DC Studios.”
The Verge — James Gunn is out as DC movie leader“DC Studios leaders James Gunn and Peter Safran are leaving Skydance after four years as part of a broader executive shake-up.”
business insider — Skydance replaces DC Studios leaders James Gunn and Peter Safran“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.”
fast company — DC Studios shake-up: James Gunn and Peter Safran exit, Skydance appoints a Marvel veteran
Earlier versions
- Nov 9, 6:49 PM — James Gunn and Peter Safran Out as Co-CEOs of DC Studios Amid Leadership Shakeup (2/2)