DC Comics and DC Universe employees are said to have been heavily impacted by WarnerMedia’s recent restructuring, with several high-profile layoffs taking place at both divisions.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the comic book powerhouse experienced a major shake-up on Monday, as sources claimed that “roughly one-third of DC’s editorial ranks” faced losing their positions, with editor-in-chief Bob Harris said to be amongst those that have exited as part of the corporate realignment.
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Other employees that have reportedly been affected by the companywide layoffs include senior VP of publishing strategy and support services Hank Kanalz, VP of marketing and creative services Jonah Weiland, VP global publishing initiatives and digital strategy Bobbie Chase, senior story editor Brian Cunningham, and executive editor Mark Doyle, who oversaw the rollout of DC’s Black Label graphic novels. Amid the streamlining, Jim Lee remains DC Chief Creative Officer.
DC Universe, the subscription service dedicated entirely to DC content, is also said to have been impacted by the company’s restructuring efforts, with the “majority of staff” reportedly being laid off in a move that insiders claim was “widely expected as WarnerMedia shifts its focus to new streaming service HBO Max,” with some DC Universe shows already having made the move over to the HBO Max streaming platform.
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This news comes less than two weeks before DC FanDome, an “immersive virtual fan experience” that is expected to deliver new announcements and trailers for a variety of upcoming DC movies, TV series, comics, and video games. Virtual panels will feature interviews from the cast and creators of many current and upcoming DC projects, including Wonder Woman 1984, The Batman, The Suicide Squad, Black Adam, and the recently confirmed Snyder Cut of Justice League.
The DC-themed online convention is scheduled to begin at 10 am PT on Saturday, August 22. The event will then run for 24 hours and is open to DC fans all over the world. The DC FanDome site will even offer multiple language options, including Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean and Spanish.
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Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.
Source: IGN.com DC Comics Layoffs Reportedly Affect a Third of Editorial Staff, Including EIC