Time Warner ‘Shocked’ After ‘Batman v Superman’ Stalls

Hollywood Reporter: With “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice,” has Warner Bros. turned a corner? A dizzying 69 percent plunge that followed its March-record $166.1 million domestic opening means “Batman” is not a clear win. Some competitors say the film may turn a profit but hardly will be the money gusher studios hope for when they pour massive resources into making a giant tentpole with a big star — with a budget said to be in excess of $300 million.