James Gunn Is No Kevin Feige Says WB Insiders

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[{"selector":"#anim-a7b9e259-f423-4108-9416-2a35fefd9069 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-bc7848ca-e46b-4a9a-ad6a-65757dcf4075","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] DC fans accused Gunn of coldly handling Cavill's departure, but he denies any bad blood. Arrow

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