In recent years, we’ve seen two August Wilson plays get adapted into feature films— “Fences” and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” Both of those films earned acclaim from critics and plenty of awards. Will the third time be a charm, as well? That’s what Netflix is hoping for with “The Piano Lesson.”

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As seen in the trailer, “The Piano Lesson” tells the story of the Charles family.

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Originally pitched as a new “Star Wars” tale in the days when Disney was taking new Lucasfilm pitches, Zack Snyder took a no or a maybe, and made it his own with his upcoming film, “Rebel Moon.” From those nascent beginnings, seeing if Kathleen Kennedy was interested, Snyder crafted a big space opera of his own and took it to his new home at Netflix where he’s already set up shop with his zombie franchise, “Army Of The Dead.”

Snyder’s ethos seems to be go big or go home so for “Rebel Moon” he did just that, taking one big movie and splitting it into two, “Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire,” which comes out this year in December and “Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver” which is now set to arrive in April 2024.

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Director Zack Snyder is moving towards his future at Netflix as the streaming giant is just about to begin filming “Rebel Moon,” his second original film that is loosely based on a sci-fi take of Akira Kurosawa’s masterpiece “Seven Samurai.” The project even initially started as a “Star Wars” pitch to Lucasfilm.

With production about to begin, Snyder announced, on Twitter, the bulk of the cast joining Sofia Boutella (“Kingsman: The Secret Service,” “Atomic Blonde”) in “Rebel Moon.” Those new additions consist of Charlie Hunnam, Djimon Hounsou, Doona Bae, Ray Fisher, Jena Malone, Staz Nair, E.

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“The beginning of the internet raised me up, and the modern internet pulled me down. The perfect symmetry is not lost on me.” Or, you live by the fandom; you die by the fandom. That’s the theme of a new and rather long and expansive New York Magazine article by Lila Shapiro about disgraced writer/director Joss Whedon. Something of a cautionary tale about how the things that love you can swallow you whole; the article also does get into massive detail on the history of the “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” showrunner/creator and “The Avengers” writer/director’s alleged abusive behavior over the years.

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Odds are, if you’re reading this, you’re probably not a Hollywood actor that had your first real big break as a star in a huge studio’s superhero team-up film. But if you are, then I’d like to say hi to Ray Fisher. Otherwise, you’re probably just someone that has a normal 9 to 5 job and may or may not have left a previous job on less than amicable terms. If so, then you probably are going to read Ray Fisher’s most recent comments about his Warner Bros.

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With Ray Fisher speaking openly, in a post-Snyderverse world, about the things he went through during the filming of the “Justice League” reshoots, it’s becoming more clear about the genesis of all the problems. Sure, Joss Whedon is accused of acting incredibly harsh and brazen, threatening careers like it’s some huge game, and there are some real allegations of racism involving other producers such as Jon Berg and Geoff Johns.

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Recently, as part of a big breakdown of the entire Ray Fisher/Warner Bros. situation, THR reported that one of the men involved in the “Justice League” situation, former DC Films boss Geoff Johns, was involved in a problematic casting decision while serving as a producer on the short-lived Syfy series, “Krypton.” And now, the actor who was denied a role because of the decision, Regé-Jean Page, is speaking up about what was revealed.

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Ray Fisher is opening up, in a new report from THR, about the issues he’s been having with Warner Bros. since his time working with Joss Whedon on the reshoots of “Justice League” in 2017. While the bulk of the problems he’s experienced stem from his time four years ago, the consequences are being felt today, as it was recently reported that Fisher won’t be reprising his role as Cyborg in “The Flash.” And according to the actor, he believes the loss of his role in “The Flash” is a direct result of him speaking out against the abuse he suffered on “Justice League.”

READ MORE: Joss Whedon Reportedly Bragged About Threatening Gal Gadot’s Career While On The Set Of ‘Justice League’

A few months ago, it was revealed WB was moving forward on “The Flash” without the inclusion of Fisher’s Cyborg character.

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For about a year now, we’ve heard Ray Fisher talk about the “abuse” he suffered while working with Joss Whedon, Jon Berg, and Geoff Johns on the reshoots of “Justice League.” And in a new THR report, the actor is now opening up more than ever about his time on the superhero film. But one of the biggest standouts of the report is about how Gal Gadot was the subject of some Joss Whedon anger.

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You had to guess that when the CEO of WarnerMedia speaks up about the drama surrounding Ray Fisher’s accusations against the executives at the studio and the folks involved in the “Justice League” reshoots, that the actor was going to share his thoughts, as well. And sure enough, that’s exactly what Ray Fisher did on Twitter. Though, there wasn’t a whole lot of new information to discuss.

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For better or worse, filmmaker Zack Snyder treats superheroes, especially those from the DC Universe, not as human beings with relatable problems, but as gods and mythic archetype figures that have to carry the burden of humanity on their shoulders. His films are grandiose in that regard, epic in scale, but also consequently melodramatic, solemn, and sometimes thunderingly overwrought. To that end, there are great myths to dispel about the near-legendary Snydercut, aka “Zack Snyder’s Justice League.” This infamous director’s cut—demanded by fans for several years until Warner Bros.

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Last year, Ray Fisher got the ball rolling on what has slowly turned into the downfall of filmmaker Joss Whedon. Though Fisher didn’t start with any specific claims about the “abuse” he suffered on the set of “Justice League” during the reshoots back in 2017, the actor opened the door for others to come forward and share their stories about how Whedon provided a toxic workplace for actors.

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WarnerMedia and “Justice League” investigator Katherine Forrest have disputed recent allegations from Ray Fisher against DC Films President Walter Hamada tweeting Hamada “tried to destroy a Black man’s credibility, and publicly delegitimize a very serious investigation.”

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It took only a few hours before WarnerMedia responded in a statement, saying that “an extensive and thorough third-party investigation was conducted” into Ray Fisher’s allegations that there was a toxic, hostile working environment in the set of “Justice League” under Joss Whedon.

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Following similar allegations of dismissive behavior and abuse from DC Universe actor Ray Fisher, actress Charisma Carpenter, best known for the Joss Whedon series “Buffy” and “Angel,” has detailed a toxic work environment and Whedon’s abuse of power during the making of the shows, in a series of social media Twiter posts.

READ MORE: Ray Fisher Says Joss Whedon Brought “Resentment” From His Time On ‘Avengers: Age Of Ultron’ To ‘Justice League’

Carpenter was pregnant during the time of the spin-off “Angel,” something that allegedly infuriated Whedon and leading to her becoming his target, she contends.

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The long epic drama surrounding ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League,” aka, the “Snydercut,” aka the director’s cut of “Justice League,” is nearly coming to an end. After leaving “Justice League” as a director in summer 2017 due to a family tragedy, the film being finished by Joss Whedon under Warner Bros. notes and supervision, the film being despised, and a long #ReleaseTheSnyderCut campaign, wherein fans crusaded against the studio to let Snyder release his original version of the film, Snyder and fans won.

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Ray Fisher is back with even more comments in the ongoing battle between him and WarnerMedia. No, it’s not really between him and Joss Whedon, Geoff Johns, or Jon Berg anymore. It’s clear that Fisher’s target is now WarnerMedia and the studio’s allegiance to DC Films boss, Walter Hamada. And in a very lengthy tweet response to the news that he is out of “The Flash” film, he explains why he’s now targeting the executives behind “Justice League” and all of the DC superhero films.

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Last year, when Ray Fisher first announced that he was seeking his own sort of justice after being mistreated during the reshoots of the 2017 film “Justice League,” people were shocked and dismayed. What happened between Fisher and filmmaker Joss Whedon? What did producers Jon Berg and Geoff Johns have to do with it? Well, over the past few months, we’ve seen more allegations, an investigation, and finally Warner Bros.

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Ray Fisher seems like an actor that sticks to his guns. This is evident by the one-man war he’s engaged in with Warner Bros. and its top leadership, as well as filmmaker Joss Whedon, regarding Fisher’s treatment during the “Justice League” reshoots. And most recently, the actor vowed to never work with DC Films if Walter Hamada was still the boss.

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Ray Fisher’s one-person war against Warner Bros. and the studio’s treatment of the “Justice League” drama doesn’t take holidays. As people around the world finish up their Christmas celebrations and prepare for a brand-new year, the “Justice League” actor is fighting the good fight, and has now called out the head of all DC Films at Warner Bros, Walter Hamada, and vowed to never work on a film with him attached. 

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While targeting Hamada doesn’t have the same social media impact as his comments against Joss Whedon (who Fisher claims perpetrated abuse while directing the “Justice League” reshoots), when the Cyborg actor aims at the head of a studio, you better believe this is the type of tweet that is going to have major effects on his career.

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Though the battle between Ray Fisher and Joss Whedon over alleged “abuse” suffered during the “Justice League” reshoots has been going on for months already, there really hasn’t been a ton of information revealed about what that all entails. However, in a new, two-hour interview with Poindexter Lounge, Fisher goes into as much detail as he can and actually thinks that the issues with Whedon, in regards to “Justice League,” might stem from his time working in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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For months now, Ray Fisher has seemingly launched a one-man war against the likes of Joss Whedon, Geoff Johns, and Jon Berg for how the trio treated him (and reportedly others) during the reshoots on 2017’s “Justice League.” While over that time, we’ve heard more specifics about what happened, it’s been largely Fisher on the front lines trying to spread his “Accountability > Entertainment” message about the “abuse” suffered during the reshoots.

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While many are excited to finally watch Zack Snyder‘s original vision for “Justice League” with his version heading to HBO Max next year, younger viewers might be restricted from seeing his more mature edition. Or, at least restricted from seeing what seeing a big-screen version.

READ MORE: Zack Snyder Has No Plans For ‘Justice League’ Sequel After Snyder Cut Release: “Frankly, I’m Cool”

During a chat with Entertainment Weekly, the director revealed that he is also hoping to release a theatrical movie version of the 4-hour series currently-titled “Zack Snyder’s Justice League.” The filmmaker said that version is likely going to earn an R-rating.

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It’s been five months since Ray Fisher accused Joss Whedon of alleged “abusive, unprofessional” behavior on the set of “Justice League,” and now WarnerMedia has concluded an investigation into Fisher’s allegations.

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A spokesperson for the media corporation said in a statement Friday night (via The Hollywood Reporter) “WarnerMedia’s investigation into the Justice League movie has concluded and remedial action has been taken.” However, there are no further details as to what actions were taken.

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Joss Whedon is back in the news, but it isn’t related to the ongoing “Justice League” controversy. Or is it? You see, the filmmaker confirmed that he’s stepping away from showrunning duties on his upcoming HBO series, “The Nevers.” But according to Ray Fisher, this news has nothing to do with Whedon’s reasons for leaving and everything to do with “Justice League.” Confused yet?

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As Zack Snyder‘s cut of “Justice League” undergoes re-shoots, it will soon become clear just how much the theatrical version resembles Snyder’s original vision. In the meantime, we have at least some idea of how much of the original footage made it to screen, as actor Ray Fisher reveals that only one single scene featuring Cyborg was not reshot by Joss Whedon.

READ MORE: Ray Fisher Says Zack Snyder Choosing Joss Whedon To Take Over ‘Justice League’ Was A Studio “Lie”

The news comes from the Greek House Show podcast, where Fisher addressed just how extensive Whedon’s reshoots were and how much they altered the character of Cyborg.

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