Warner Bros. Discovery’s recently-launched DC Studios division has created a new communication executive role, and a long-time studio exec has been appointed to the position.
THR reports that DC Studios co-CEOS James Gunn and Peter Safran have chosen Candice McDonough as their Executive VO of Publicity and Communications. She will oversee media relations, publicity, as well as external and employee communications, reporting to Gunn and Safran.
“Candice is not only one of the smartest communications strategists out there, but we also know firsthand that she has a unique knack for partnering with creative talent to ensure their work is presented in the strongest and most compelling way,” said Gunn and Safran in a joint statement. “We could not be more excited to welcome Candice to DC and our senior team.”
Added McDonough: “I am thrilled to join DC Studios at such a momentous time, working for leaders who have an inspired, singular vision for the iconic DC Universe across film, television, and animation. While this role is new, I have been fortunate to work with both James and Peter as filmmakers for many years, and l look forward to doing so even more closely while remaining part of the Warner Bros. Discovery family.”
Gary Barbosa has also joined the division in the position of director of integrated marketing and creative.
The previous Warner Bros. regime came in for a lot of backlash for its handling of the Ezra Miller situation, never releasing a single statement at the height of The Flash star's troubling behaviour. Did this have something to do with the creation of this new role, perhaps?
Either way, having someone take charge of media communications is a very wise move, as Gunn and Safran begin the arduous process of rebooting a shared DC film, TV, animation and video game universe.
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