Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav has identified Supergirl as the "fourth pillar" of DC heroes, placing her alongside the established trinity of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman.

Zaslav made this statement during an investor call while discussing the future of DC Studios under the new leadership of James Gunn and Peter Safran. This designation signals Supergirl's elevated importance in the upcoming DC Universe (DCU) slate.

A key part of this focus is the planned film "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow," based on Tom King's acclaimed comic book series. Zaslav emphasized that Supergirl has a "great story," and her inclusion as a foundational character signifies a strategic move to expand and diversify the core heroes within the new DCU. This positions Supergirl for a major role in DC's cinematic future.

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The article views this as a refreshing and positive change, breaking away from the long-standing trope where Lois is either oblivious or spends significant time trying to uncover Superman's secret. This approach, the article argues:

1. Respects Lois Lane's intelligence as a top-tier investigative journalist, making it more believable that she would know.
2. Avoids retreading tired narrative ground, freeing up the story to explore new dynamics.
3. Allows the film to immediately establish a deeper, more mature relationship between Lois and Clark, focusing on them as a partnership.
4. Mirrors trends in more modern comics and successful adaptations like , where Lois knowing the secret early on leads to richer storytelling.
5. Saves screen time that would otherwise be dedicated to the "cat-and-mouse" game of hiding the identity, allowing for exploration of other aspects of their characters and the world.

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The Nerdist article, humorously titled "MAX CHANGES NAME BACK TO HBO MAX (WE WISH)," is not a factual report of a name change. Instead, it's an opinion piece expressing a strong desire for the streaming service Max to revert to its former name, HBO Max.

The author argues that the change from HBO Max to simply "Max" was a mistake because:

1. Brand Dilution: HBO has decades of brand recognition synonymous with prestige and quality television. Dropping "HBO" from the name significantly diluted this powerful brand.
2. Consumer Confusion: "Max" is generic and doesn't clearly communicate the service's core offering, especially the high-quality HBO content. The original "HBO Max" clearly signaled "everything HBO, plus more."
3. Perceived Demotion of HBO: Integrating HBO content with Discovery+ reality shows under the generic "Max" banner felt like it devalued the HBO brand, making it just another tile among many.
4. Widespread Dissatisfaction: The article implies that many consumers and critics were unhappy with the name change and the reasoning behind it.

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