
Release the Snyder Cut
The Crazy True Story Behind the Fight That Saved Zack Snyder's Justice League
Sean O'Connell(Author)
Applause Theatre Book Publishers
Published on 1. March 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-4930-5903-4 (ISBN)
Description
We're currently in the golden age of superhero blockbusters. Movies like Black Panther, Wonder Woman, Joker, and Avengers: Endgame routinely break box office records and compete for Oscars. Yet, Zack Snyder's 2017 behemoth Justice League-a veritable sure bet at the Hollywood casino-tanked miserably, and the behind-the-scenes reasons for the movie's demise are fascinating.
The true story behind Justice League's failure is only half of the juicy narrative, though. Snyder-who left the project months before filming concluded-still fans the flames that surround the rumor of a "Snyder Cut" of the film. This allegedly is the version of the story he wanted to tell before the studio, Warner Bros., pulled him off of the project. Hence, the "Snyder Cut."
Pop-culture fans love a meaty mystery, and the controversy swirling around the lost Snyder Cut of Justice League has been captivating comic-book movie fans for years. Additionally, an army of passionate DC and Snyder fans are committed to getting the "Cut" released. They already have gone to incredible lengths to fight for the movie's opening, and have found strength, support, and charitable goals in their global "family" of Snyder Cut supporters. Their stories are remarkable, and the book is just as much about the dedicated fans who make up the Snyder Cut movement as it is about the unreleased film. Their efforts finally paid off with the recent announcement that Snyder's cut will be released in 2021 by Warner Bros. and HBO Max. Release the Snyder Cut tells the entire story.
The true story behind Justice League's failure is only half of the juicy narrative, though. Snyder-who left the project months before filming concluded-still fans the flames that surround the rumor of a "Snyder Cut" of the film. This allegedly is the version of the story he wanted to tell before the studio, Warner Bros., pulled him off of the project. Hence, the "Snyder Cut."
Pop-culture fans love a meaty mystery, and the controversy swirling around the lost Snyder Cut of Justice League has been captivating comic-book movie fans for years. Additionally, an army of passionate DC and Snyder fans are committed to getting the "Cut" released. They already have gone to incredible lengths to fight for the movie's opening, and have found strength, support, and charitable goals in their global "family" of Snyder Cut supporters. Their stories are remarkable, and the book is just as much about the dedicated fans who make up the Snyder Cut movement as it is about the unreleased film. Their efforts finally paid off with the recent announcement that Snyder's cut will be released in 2021 by Warner Bros. and HBO Max. Release the Snyder Cut tells the entire story.
Reviews / Votes
The most comprehensive look at one of the most significant and successful fan campaigns in movie history, as told by the fans themselves. O'Connell brings years of expertise to the story, providing thoughtful, engaging analysis of not just Zack Snyder's Justice League film, but also where it fits within the history of comic-book movies. -- Erik Davis, Fandango A must-read for anyone invested in the incredible saga of Zack Snyder's Justice League. -- Ali Plumb, BBC Radio 1 Release the Snyder Cut offers the best of both worlds---a detailed account from someone who's been reporting on the matter for years, but also a story told from the perspective of a passionate fan. Even if you haven't been clamoring to see the Snyder Cut yourself, this book will clearly convey why that cut of JusticeLeague is so important to others, and might even up your own interest in seeing it in the process." -- Perri Nemiroff, Collider The true story of how Zack Snyder's Justice League film was undermined, compromised, and tragically mis-handled. Sean O'Connell follows every lead, connecting all the threads, providing the important details you need to understand how a major Hollywood studio could derail their most valuable asset. An absolute must-read, in-depth examination of the greatest studio-sabotaged, cinematic train wreck in modern history! -- Rob Liefeld, creator of Deadpool and X-ForceMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Hal Leonard Corporation
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
10 colour photos
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
360 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4930-5903-4 (9781493059034)
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Sean O'Connell
Release the Snyder Cut
The Crazy True Story Behind the Fight That Saved Zack Snyder's Justice League
E-Book
03/2021
1st Edition
Applause Theatre Book Publishers
€16.49
Available for download

Sean O'Connell
Release the Snyder Cut
The Crazy True Story Behind the Fight That Saved Zack Snyder's Justice League
E-Book
03/2021
1st Edition
Applause
€16.49
Available for download
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Sean O'Connell is the managing director of CinemaBlend, a globally recognized and industry-respected entertainment news website. He has been covering the film industry since 1999, and his byline has appeared in USA Today, the Washington Post, and Fandango, to name a few. O'Connell regularly appears on television and radio, and also hosts a popular weekly podcast, ReelBlend, that covers every aspect of the film industry. He has covered this turbulent Hollywood story of the Justice League since day one.