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A series of posters, which also announced the trailer debut, was released the same day. The film had its world premiere in Mexico City on January 25, 2020, and was theatrically released in the United States in IMAX, Dolby Cinema, and 4DX on February 7, 2020. Originally conceived by editor Jordan B. Gorfinkle and writer Chuck Dixon, the Birds of Prey started out in a 1996 one-shot issue teaming Dinah Lance (Black Canary) and Barbara Gordon (formerly Batgirl, then Oracle, and, since 2011, Batgirl again), in attempt to boost the characters’ popularity beyond their devoted fan base and create a new franchise. [102][103] The film debuted on HBO Max on August 15, 2020. Birds of Prey's extended 'Fantabulous Emancipation' title started as a joke, but the director says it's taken on new meaning with its heroines. And in 2005’s Birds of Prey #86, it was Lady Blackhawk herself who suggested they call themselves the Birds of Prey, finally bringing some continuity and common sense (almost) to an otherwise confusing mantle — even if the other members of the team openly admitted to finding the name contrived and cringe-worthy. Harley loves interacting with people, so don't ever make her do a standalone film." By confirming Harley's sexuality and featuring other LGBT characters, Birds of Prey takes Batman & Robin's title of DC's gayest movie ever. Dinah notifies Montoya of the rendezvous, but her betrayal is noticed by Zsasz, who informs Sionis. "[116], John DeFore of The Hollywood Reporter called the film "action-packed, but more rule-following than its bonkers protagonist," and wrote, "Yan finds plenty of opportunities for exciting set pieces: Extravagant action choreography makes the most of colorful set design, unlikely gimmicks and wrasslin'-style brutality. Joel Schumacher's Batman & Robin is widely considered the nail in the coffin of the franchise launched in 1989 Tim Burton, but it has also … [50][51] In August, Roman Sionis / Black Mask was revealed to be the film's antagonist. So, yes, I think there were certainly different ways you could interpret the success or lack of success of the movie, and everyone has a right to do that. What is Ewan McGregor’s Black Mask character like in the comics? [43] Barbara Gordon / Batgirl, a founding member of the team in the comics, was removed from Birds of Prey due to her upcoming standalone film, which is also being written by Christina Hodson. The low start was blamed on the possible lack of demand for a solo film surrounding the character of Harley Quinn, as well as the confusing title and the R rating limiting the appeal and demographics for ticket sales. At the park, Montoya confronts Harley, but Harley knocks her out of a window. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of Harley Quinn) introduces moviegoers to the DC Universe’s greatest bird-themed superteam. Birds of Prey’s opening box office results are in. Charlene Amoia and Paul Lasa respectively portray Maria and Franco Bertinelli, the mother and father of Helena; Robert Catrini portrays Stefano Galante, the mob boss who killed the Bertinelli family. "[113] Joe Morgenstern, writing for The Wall Street Journal, stated, "Much of this R-rated movie is chaotic, yet it’s a richly hued, madly inventive, gleefully violent and happily slapdash contraption with a formidable female at its center. [87] DC Comics published a promotional trade paperback anthology featuring stories based on the film on November 12, 2019. [16][34], The Joker appears in the film, through animated-special effects during a flashback sequence, as well as through the combined use of archive footage of Jared Leto from Suicide Squad and body-double Johnny Goth on set. While Warner Bros. and DC Films had various other Harley Quinn-oriented films in development, Birds of Prey was the only one with whose development Robbie was directly involved. She meets burlesque singer Dinah Lance, who later rescues an intoxicated Harley from an attempted abduction. A short teaser was released on the film's social media pages, announcing the first official trailer would be released on October 1, 2019. Using the money within the accounts hidden inside the diamond, Helena joins with Dinah and Montoya in establishing a team of vigilantes called the Birds of Prey. [67][45] Filming was expected to be completed by mid-April 2019. Margot Robbie shouldn't have produced it. As a final act of desperation, “Birds of Prey” decides, about three-quarters in, that it’s a feminist film. [26] Steven Williams, Derek Wilson, Dana Lee, François Chau, Matthew Willig, Robert Catrini, and Ali Wong were also cast. Why are the Birds of Prey called the Birds of Prey? It was directed by Cathy Yan and written by Christina Hodson, and it stars Margot Robbie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Rosie Perez, Chris Messina, Ella Jay Basco, Ali Wong, and Ewan McGregor. But Hodson's script offers far less diverting banter than it might've between the fight scenes. And if you’re upset that there’s no rhyme or reason, it’s time to relax and ask yourself exactly what the hell “The Avengers” means, anyway. [95][96] On February 10, 2020, it was reported that the film was being displayed under the title Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey on the websites for AMC Theatres, Cinemark Theatres, and Regal Cinemas. "[120], Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn will appear in The Suicide Squad. [42] The Penguin was intended to appear in the script at one point but was dropped to preserve his DC Extended Universe debut in The Batman. Harley gives chase on roller skates, and with assistance from Helena, the pair pursue Sionis. Sionis agrees but also places a bounty on Cassandra. [44], By July 2018, the film was entering pre-production. A devastated Sionis dons his ritualistic mask from which he gets his nickname, "Black Mask". You can find her on Twitter @PunkRokMomJeans where she’s inevitably yelling about Judge Dredd’s cybernetic butt. [77], In September 2019, Daniel Pemberton was announced to serve as the composer for the film's score. Alexandra Daddario, Jodie Comer, Blake Lively, and Vanessa Kirby expressed interest. [38] Robbie had pitched the film to Warner Bros. in 2015 as "an R-rated girl gang film including Harley, because I was like, 'Harley needs friends.'