Variety film critic Owen Gleiberman breaks down the strategic mistakes and creative misfires of James Gunn's four years as head of DC Studious.

Hollywood loves a good corporate shake-up, but this one sounds particularly ruthless. James Gunn and Peter Safran were still running DC Studios, building their new DC Universe, and appearing to have the support of their future bosses. Meanwhile, David Ellison was reportedly already talking

Hollywood just can't seem to leave a good thing alone. Following the moderate success of Clayface , James Gunn reportedly wanted to make more low-budget horror movies set in the DC Universe. It was a pretty awesome direction for DC Studios, but with Gunn now reportedly out, those plans could

James Gunn and Peter Safran's ouster at DC Studios is about cost-cutting, not just box office.

DC actor Frank Grillo sends a message of support to James Gunn and Peter Safran after their DC Studios exits.

James Gunn is leaving DC Studios after four years as co-CEO, and Marvel fans already have an idea of what they want him to do next. With Gunn stepping away from DC alongside Peter Safran, fans are calling for his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, specifically to make Guardians of the Ga