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News18
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Wonder Woman 3 Is Finally In Development, Confirms James Gunn: 'Slow Moving'
Last Updated: James Gunn has confirmed that the new wonder woman film is in the writing stage. A new Wonder Woman movie is in the works. James Gunn, the CEO of DC Studios, has confirmed that a new Wonder Woman film is already in development, explaining that the project is 'slow moving, but it's moving". James, 58, told Entertainment Weekly: 'We're working on Wonder Woman. Wonder Woman's being written right now." Gal Gadot previously starred as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman in a number of DC movies, including Batman v Superman, Wonder Woman, Justice League, and Wonder Woman 1984. However, plans to make a third standalone Wonder Woman movie with Gal as the lead actress were scrapped after James took on his current role. The Guardians of the Galaxy director has not yet cast the role of Wonder Woman for the upcoming movie, but he acknowledged that Superman, Batman, Supergirl, and Wonder Woman are crucial to the DC brand. James explained: 'I wouldn't say only those four characters, but I would say that those four characters are incredibly important to us. Right now, I feel great about where two of those characters are, and then we're dealing with the other two." Earlier this year, James claimed that 'people are looking for heroes right now". The filmmaker wrote and directed the new Superman movie, and James is feeling optimistic about the David Corenswet-led film. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter at a DC press event, he explained: 'I think he's the right Superman because he is a character that stands for something that is solid, stands for basic human morals, basic human integrity, basic belief in protecting others and protecting the weak being good to people and being honest. People are looking for heroes right now. They are looking for values of goodness, looking for people who are good and decent human beings. And Superman is that." James and Warner Bros plan to throw their full weight behind the promotional campaign for the upcoming film. The director said, 'DZ [David Zaslav, the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery] loves what we're doing, loves the movie, and has really rallied the entire company behind Superman for this summer." He added, 'You've seen what can happen when Warner Bros. Discover gets together behind a Barbie or a Beetlejuice or a Wonka or Kong. And that's how it's being treated right now for Superman. Everything that DZ has promised us two years ago when we got the job, it's all been a reality." James and Peter Safran became the co-chairmen and co-CEOs of DC Studios back in 2022. And the duo remain committed to bringing popular comic book characters to life in the coming months and years. James shared: 'We don't want these characters to die out. We want to bring new stories and new life; we want to introduce these characters to new generations. And I think we are doing that, slowly but surely." First Published:
Perth Now
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
James Gunn confirms new Wonder Woman film is in the works
A new Wonder Woman movie is in the works. James Gunn, the CEO of DC Studios, has confirmed that a new Wonder Woman film is already in development, explaining that the project is "slow moving, but it's moving". James, 58, told Entertainment Weekly: "We're working on Wonder Woman. Wonder Woman's being written right now." Gal Gadot previously starred as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman in a number of DC movies, including Batman v Superman, Wonder Woman, Justice League, and Wonder Woman 1984. However, plans to make a third standalone Wonder Woman movie with Gal as the lead actress were scrapped after James took on his current role. The Guardians of the Galaxy director has not yet cast the role of Wonder Woman for the upcoming movie, but he acknowledged that Superman, Batman, Supergirl, and Wonder Woman are crucial to the DC brand. James explained: "I wouldn't say only those four characters, but I would say that those four characters are incredibly important to us. "Right now, I feel great about where two of those characters are, and then we're dealing with the other two." Earlier this year, James claimed that "people are looking for heroes right now". The filmmaker wrote and directed the new Superman movie, and James is feeling optimistic about the David Corenswet-led film. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter at a DC press event, he explained: "I think he's the right Superman because he is a character that stands for something that is solid, stands for basic human morals, basic human integrity, basic belief in protecting others and protecting the weak being good to people and being honest. "People are looking for heroes right now. They are looking for values of goodness, looking for people who are good and decent human beings. And Superman is that." James and Warner Bros plan to throw their full weight behind the promotional campaign for the upcoming film. The director said: "DZ [David Zaslav, the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery] loves what we're doing, loves the movie, and has really rallied the entire company behind Superman for this summer. "You've seen what can happen when Warner Bros. Discover gets together behind a Barbie or a Beetlejuice or a Wonka or Kong. And that's how its being treated right now for Superman. Everything that DZ has promised us two years ago when we got the job, it's all been a reality." James and Peter Safran became the co-chairmen and co-CEOs of DC Studios back in 2022. And the duo remain committed to bringing popular comic book characters to life in the coming months and years. James shared: "We don't want these characters to die out. "We want to bring new stories and new life, we want to introduce these characters to new generations. And I think we are doing that, slowly but surely."
Egypt Today
28-05-2025
- Business
- Egypt Today
Egyptian smartphone market leads as Africa's top growing market in Q1 2025: Canalys
Cairo – May 28, 2025: According to a report by Canalys, Egypt led North Africa's smartphone market in the first quarter of 2025, with shipments increasing by 34 percent compared to the same period last year. This strong performance was supported by measures such as IMEI whitelisting to address grey-market imports, enhanced macroeconomic conditions, and a renewed focus on boosting local production. Meanwhile, the broader African smartphone market continued its upward trajectory, marking the eighth straight quarter of growth. Canalys, now part of Omdia, noted a 6 percent year-on-year increase in shipments across the continent, totaling 19.4 million units during Q1 2025. Algeria followed with a solid 16 percent expansion, supported by government policies, advances in telecom infrastructure, and growing consumer adoption of mobile payment platforms like the recent launch of 'DZ Mob Pay.' While demand for entry-level devices softened in some regions, Africa benefited from robust offline retail activity and vendor efforts to cover diverse market segments. Key policy initiatives, currency stabilization, and early product launches targeting value-conscious buyers helped sustain this momentum. In Sub-Saharan Africa, South Africa led regional growth with a 14 percent increase, spurred by government measures such as removing a 9 percent luxury excise tax on smartphones under ZAR 2,500 (approximately US$137) and phasing out older 2G and 3G networks to expand 4G and 5G coverage. Nigeria's market, however, contracted by 7 percent due to ongoing economic challenges, although its large, youthful, and tech-savvy population continues to offer long-term potential. Kenya saw a modest 1 percent increase, fueled by the steady uptake of flexible financing options. Among smartphone brands, TRANSSION experienced a 5 percent decline after seven quarters of growth, as competitors adopted similar distribution models emphasizing localized credit and after-sales support. Samsung, holding a 21 percent market share, performed well in South Africa and Egypt, with its A-series devices accounting for 60 percent of shipments. Xiaomi grew 32 percent, led by strong sales in Egypt and Nigeria, while OPPO and HONOR posted 17 percent and 283 percent growth, respectively, boosted by local assembly and strategic partnerships. Despite positive trends, economic pressures and infrastructural challenges continue to limit broader growth. With 4G phones comprising 85 percent of shipments and mid-tier devices dominating 42 percent of the market, consumers remain cautious, and reliance on financing raises concerns about debt sustainability. Looking ahead, Canalys projects a 3 percent growth rate for Africa's smartphone market in 2025, citing ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties and global trade tensions as key challenges. Nonetheless, urban youth with digital ambitions remain a vibrant market segment, even as limited disposable incomes and credit dependency temper overall demand.
