#Guillermo Nielsen

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more stupid shit Laszlermo edition lmao whatever it makes me happy

Because I shouldn’t be left unsupervised

Okay so what if Laszlo and Guillermo had regular movie nights and so at one point they start working their way through vampire themed movies

When they watch those they absolutely mercilessly pick them apart for accuracy and that becomes part of the fun of the movie night

At one point Guillermo picks Dracula: Dead And Loving It with Leslie Nielsen and he’s like oh Laszlo is probably going to hate this one oops

But to his surprise Laszlo thinks it’s hilarious because the whole movie is absolutely bonkers and the attitude is “yes we put all the stupid vampire shit in here, yes we know it’s all stupid and no we don’t give a fuck lol” so he can’t even fault that lmao

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Movie Tag Game

Rules: list 7 favourite films/movies, and then 7 mutuals! Thanks for tagging me @hidingfromthefeels

... also zamn, I always hate trying to think of my favourite anything. It's so hard trying to decide what I like more than other things I like because like, I like a lot of things and I like them a lot!

Also I honestly don't watch that many movies so I'm having trouble remembering which ones I have watched and really enjoyed.

Favourite Movies

Pan's Labyrinth (2006, dir. Guillermo del Toro) - I mean. It's Guillermo del Toro. The effects, the sets, the costumes... everything's great!

Romeo + Juliet (1996, dir. Baz Luhrmann) - It's so incredibly extra, flamboyant, and ridiculous. It's over the top. It's camp. The script is faithful to the original Shakespeare but everything else is modernised and the end result is incredible. I mean, John Leguizamo as Tybalt? Harold Perrineau screaming 'A plague on both your houses!'?

John Wick (2014, dir. Chad Stahelski) - Keanu Reeves shooting his way through a whole bunch of thugs. The action is incredibly choreographed, and it's such a wonderful change of pace from other action movies.

Kung Fu Hustle (2004, dir. Stephen Chow) - Speaking of action movies, Kung Fu Hustle is a hilarious and loving homage to wuxia films. The character concepts are great, and the ending is touching as well.

Airplane! (1980, dir. David Zucker, Jerry Zucker, Jim Abrahams) - It's a classic for a reason. The gags are densely packed, the jokes are great, and there's basically no boring part of the movie. Leslie Nielsen was a treasure.

Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008, dir. Darren Lynn Bousman) - this movie is a fever dream and has quite a cult following. I love a good music, and come on, the songs are so incredibly catchy. One of them even makes me a little weepy. Also Terrance Zdunich as the Grave Robber? Hello? It's his job... to steal and rob... GRAAAAAAAVES?

The Devil's Carnival (2012, dir. Darren Lynn Bousman) - I think I'd be remiss to mention The Devil's Carnival though. Not quite as much of a fever dream, but with incredible music still. Sean Patrick Flanery kills it in Grief, Marc Senter's performance in Trust Me - Ivan Moody, the lead vocalist of Five Finger Death Punch plays a hobo clown with a song. Every song is iconic tbh. I'm going to listen to the soundtrack again.

Tagging @rockpapertheodore @iztarshi @azzandra @you-are-sacred @mazarinedrake @pavlovs-pigeon @pamprinninja

(No pressure, of course.)

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Indicados ao Oscar 2023

INDICADOS AO OSCAR DE MELHOR FILME

“Tudo de Novo no Front” (Netflix) “Avatar: O Caminho da Água” “Os Banshees de Inisherin” “Elvis” (HBO Max) “Tudo em Todo Lugar Ao Mesmo Tempo” (Amazon Prime) “Os Fabelmans” “Tár” “Top Gun: Maverick” (Paramount Plus) “Triângulo da Tristeza” “Entre Mulheres”

INDICADOS AO OSCAR DE MELHOR DIREÇÃO

“Os Banshees de Inisherin” Martin McDonagh “Tudo em Todo Lugar Ao Mesmo Tempo” Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert “Os Fabelmans” Steven Spielberg “Tár” Todd Field “Triângulo da Tristeza” Ruben Östlund

INDICADOS AO OSCAR DE MELHOR ATOR

Austin Butler (“Elvis”) Colin Farrell (“Os Banshees de Inisherin”) Brendan Fraser (“A Baleia”) Paul Mescal (“Aftersun”) Bill Nighy (“Living”)

INDICADOS AO OSCAR DE MELHOR ATOR COADJUVANTE

Brendan Gleeson (“Os Banshees de Inisherin”) Brian Tyree Henry (“Causeway”) Judd Hirsch (“Os Fabelmans”) Barry Keoghan (“Os Banshees de Inisherin”) Ke Huy Quan (“Tudo em Todo Lugar Ao Mesmo Tempo”)

INDICADAS AO OSCAR DE MELHOR ATRIZ

Cate Blanchett (“Tár”) Ana de Armas (“Blonde”) Andrea Riseborough (“To Leslie”) Michelle Williams (“The Fabelmans”) Michelle Yeoh (“Tudo em Todo Lugar Ao Mesmo Tempo”)

INDICADAS AO OSCAR DE MELHOR ATRIZ COADJUVANTE

Angela Bassett (“Pantera Negra: Wakanda Para Semprer”) Hong Chau(“A Baleia”) Kerry Condon (“Os Banshees de Inisherin”) Jamie Lee Curtis (“Tudo em Todo Lugar Ao Mesmo Tempo”) Stephanie Hsu (“Tudo em Todo Lugar Ao Mesmo Tempo”)

INDICADOS AO OSCAR DE MELHRO ROTEIRO ADAPTADO

“Tudo de Novo no Front” (Edward Berger, Lesley Paterson e Ian Stokell) “Glass Onion: O Mistério Knives” (Rian Johnson) “Living” (Kazuo Ishiguro) “Top Gun: Maverick” (Ehren Kruger, Eric Warren Singer, Christopher McQuarrie, Peter Craig e Justin Marks) “Entre Mulheres” (Sarah Polley)

INDICADOS AO OSCAR DE MELHOR ROTEIRO ORIGINAL

“Os Banshees de Inisherin” (Martin McDonagh) “Tudo em Todo Lugar Ao Mesmo Tempo” (Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert) “Os Fabelmans” (Steven Spielberg & Tony Kushner) “Tár” (Todd Field) “Triângulo da Tristeza”(Ruben Östlund)

INDICADOS AO OSCAR DE MELHOR ANIMAÇÃO

“Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” Guillermo del Toro, Mark Gustafson, Gary Ungar and Alex Bulkley “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On” Dean Fleischer Camp, Elisabeth Holm, Andrew Goldman, Caroline Kaplan and Paul Mezey “Gato de Botas: O Último Desejo” Joel Crawford and Mark Swift “A Fera do Mar” Chris Williams and Jed Schlanger “Red: Crescer é Uma Fera” Domee Shi and Lindsey Collins

INDICADOS AO OSCAR DE MELHOR FOTOGRAFIA

“Tudo de Novo no Front” James Friend  “Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths” Darius Khondji “Elvis” Mandy Walker “Empire of Light” Roger Deakins “Tár” Florian Hoffmeister

INDICADOS AO OSCAR DE MELHOR FIGURINO

“Babylon” Mary Zophres  “Pantera Negra: Wakanda Para Sempre” Ruth Carter “Elvis” Catherine Martin “Tudo em Todo Lugar Ao Mesmo Tempo” Shirley Kurata “Sra Harris Vai à Paris” Jenny Beavan

INDICADOS AO OSCAR DE MELHOR MONTAGEM

“Os Banshees de Inisherin” Mikkel E.G. Nielsen “Elvis” Matt Villa and Jonathan Redmond “Tudo em Todo Lugar Ao Mesmo Tempo” Paul Rogers “Tár” Monika Willi “Top Gun: Maverick” Eddie Hamilton

INDICADOS AO OSCAR DE MELHOR FILME INTERNACIONAL

“Tudo de Novo no Front” Germany “Argentina, 1985” Argentina “Close” Belgium “EO” Poland “The Quiet Girl” Ireland

INDICADOS AO OSCAR DE MELHOR MAQUIAGEM E CABELO

“Tudo de Novo no Front” Heike Merker and Linda Eisenhamerová “The Batman” Naomi Donne, Mike Marino and Mike Fontaine “Pantera Negra: Wakanda Para Sempre” Camille Friend and Joel Harlow “Elvis” Mark Coulier, Jason Baird and Aldo Signoretti “A Baleia” Adrien Morot, Judy Chin and Anne Marie Bradley

INDICADOS AO OSCAR DE MELHOR TRILHA SONORA

“Tudo de Novo no Front” Volker Bertelmann “Babylon” Justin Hurwitz “Os Banshees de Inisherin” Carter Burwell “Tudo em Todo Lugar Ao Mesmo Tempo” Son Lux “Os Fabelmans” John Williams

INDICADOS AO OSCAR DE MELHOR CANÇÃO ORIGINAL

“Applause” de “Tell It like a Woman” (Diane Warren) “Hold My Hand” de “Top Gun: Maverick” (Lady Gaga e BloodPop) “Lift Me Up” de “Pantera Negra: Wakanda Para Sempre” (Tems, Rihanna, Ryan Coogler e Ludwig Goransson) “Naatu Naatu de “RRR” (M.M. Keeravaani e Chandrabose) “This Is A Life” de “Tudo em Todo Lugar Ao Mesmo Tempo” (Ryan Lott, David Byrne e Mitski)

INDICADOS AO OSCAR DE MELHOR DESENHO DE PRODUÇÃO

“Tudo de Novo no Front” (Christian M. Goldbeck e Ernestine Hipper) “Avatar: O Caminho da Água” (Dylan Cole, Ben Procter e Vanessa Cole) “Babylon” (Florencia Martin e Anthony Carlino) “Elvis” (Catherine Martin, Karen Murphy e Bev Dunn) “Os Fabelmans” (Rick Carter e Karen O’Hara)

INDICADOS AO OSCAR DE MELHOR SOM

“Tudo de Novo no Front” (Viktor Prášil, Frank Kruse, Markus Stemler, Lars Ginzel e Stefan Korte) “Avatar: O Caminho da Água” (Julian Howarth, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Dick Bernstein, Christopher Boyes, Gary Summers e Michael Hedges) “The Batman” (Stuart Wilson, William Files, Douglas Murray e Andy Nelson) “Elvis” (David Lee, Wayne Pashley, Andy Nelson e Michael Keller) “Top Gun: Maverick” (Mark Weingarten, James H. Mather, Al Nelson, Chris Burdon e Mark Taylor)

INDICADOS AO OSCAR DE MELHORES EFEITOS VISUAIS

“Tudo de Novo no Front” (Frank Petzold, Viktor Müller, Markus Frank e Kamil Jafar) “Avatar: O Caminho da Água” (Joe Letteri, Richard Baneham, Eric Saindon e Daniel Barrett) “The Batman” (Dan Lemmon, Russell Earl, Anders Langlands e Dominic Tuohy) “Pantera Negra: Wakanda Para Sempre” (Geoffrey Baumann, Craig Hammack, R. Christopher White e Dan Sudick) “Top Gun: Maverick” (Ryan Tudhope, Seth Hill, Bryan Litson e Scott R. Fisher)

INDICADOS AO OSCAR DE MELHOR DOCUMENTÁRIO

“All That Breathes” Shaunak Sen, Aman Mann and Teddy Leifer “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed” Laura Poitras, Howard Gertler, John Lyons, Nan Goldin and Yoni Golijov “Fire of Love” Sara Dosa, Shane Boris and Ina Fichman “A House Made of Splinters” Simon Lereng Wilmont and Monica Hellström “Navalny” Daniel Roher, Odessa Rae, Diane Becker, Melanie Miller and Shane Boris

INDICADOS AO OSCAR DE MELHOR DE DOCUMENTÁRIO EM CURTA-METRAGEM

“The Elephant Whisperers” Kartiki Gonsalves and Guneet Monga “Haulout” Evgenia Arbugaeva and Maxim Arbugaev “How Do You Measure a Year?” Jay Rosenblatt “The Martha Mitchell Effect” Anne Alvergue and Beth Levison “Stranger at the Gate” Joshua Seftel and Conall Jones

INDICADOS AO OSCAR DE MELHOR ANIMAÇÃO EM CURTA METRAGEM

“The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse” Charlie Mackesy and Matthew Freud “The Flying Sailor” Amanda Forbis and Wendy Tilby “Ice Merchants” João Gonzalez and Bruno Caetano “My Year of Dicks” Sara Gunnarsdóttir and Pamela Ribon “An Ostrich Told Me the World Is Fake and I Think I Believe It” Lachlan Pendragon

INDICADOS AO OSCAR DE MELHOR CURTA METRAGEM

“An Irish Goodbye” Tom Berkeley and Ross White “Ivalu” Anders Walter and Rebecca Pruzan “Le Pupille” Alice Rohrwacher and Alfonso Cuarón “Night Ride” Eirik Tveiten and Gaute Lid Larssen “The Red Suitcase” Cyrus Neshvad

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En Vaca Muerta, Alberto anunció un nuevo “Plan Gas” para que las compañías petroleras inviertan 5.000 millones de pesos. El presidente de , Alberto Fernández, anunció esta tarde la nueva versión del "Plan Gas 4", un programa diseñado para alentar a las compañías petroleras a reinvertir unos 5.000 millones de pesos en 3 años para producir el líquido y reemplazar las importaciones con 5.629 millones de pesos.

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Nafta al fuego

Sergio Crivelli

El triunfo de Alberto Fernández generó una mala reacción de los mercados por dos causas: incertidumbre y antecedentes. Ello no obstante, el candidato peronista se desentiende del asunto. No da indicios sobre las medidas que tomará si llega al poder. Peor aún; hace declaraciones como las que derrumbaron los bonos de la deuda y debieron ser “aclaradas” por su vocero, Guillermo…

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Night Gallery’s second season will be released on Blu-ray on July 26 via Kino Lorber. The first season of the horror anthology series hit Blu-ray last year.

Created and hosted by Rod Serling (The Twilight Zone), Night Gallery began with a two-hour pilot on NBC in 1969 before airing for three seasons between 1970 and 1973.

The second season features segments directed by John Badham (WarGames), Don Taylor (Escape from the Planet of the Apes), Jeannot Szwarc (Jaws 2), John Meredyth Lucas (Star Trek), The Addams Family star John Astin, and more.

Guest stars include David Carradine, John Carradine, Broderick Crawford, Sandra Dee, Patty Duke, Joel Grey, Yaphet Kotto, Elsa Lanchester, Cloris Leachman, Sondra Locke, Patrick Macnee, David McCallum, Ray Milland, Leslie Nielsen, Geraldine Page, Joanna Pettet, Vincent Price, Edward G. Robinson, Cesar Romero, Gale Sondergaard, Orson Welles, and Adam West.

All 22 episodes have been newly mastered in 2K from the interpositives. An episode guide is included. The plethora of special features are listed below.

Special features:

Lost Tales from Season 2 - Die Now, Pay Later/Room for One Less/Witches' Feast/Little Girl Lost

Audio commentary for The Boy Who Predicted Earthquakes/Miss Lovecraft Sent Me/The Hand of Borgus Weems/Phantom of What Opera? by film historian Craig Beam (new)

Audio commentary for Death in the Family/The Merciful/Class of '99/Satisfaction Guaranteed by Night Gallery historians Scott Skelton and Jim Benson (new)

Audio commentary for Death in the Family/The Merciful/Class of '99/Satisfaction Guaranteed by TV music historian Dr. Reba Wissner (new)

Audio commentary for Since Aunt Ada Came to Stay/With Apologies to Mr. Hyde/The Flip-side of Satan by Night Gallery historians Jim Benson and Scott Skelton (new)

Audio commentary for Since Aunt Ada Came to Stay/With Apologies to Mr. Hyde/The Flip-side of Satan by TV music historian Dr. Reba Wissner (new)

Audio commentary for A Fear of Spiders/Junior/Marmalade Wine/The Academy by Night Gallery historians Jim Benson and Scott Skelton

Audio commentary for The Phantom Farmhouse/Silent Snow, Secret Snow by film historian Gary Gerani (new)

Audio commentary for The Phantom Farmhouse/Silent Snow, Secret Snow by filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro

Audio commentary for A Question of Fear/The Devil Is Not Mocked by film historians Kim Newman and Stephen Jones (new)

Audio commentary for Midnight Never Ends/Brenda by actress Laurie Prange and Night Gallery historian Jim Benson (new)

Audio commentary for Midnight Never Ends/Brenda by film historian Amanda Reyes (new)

Audio commentary for The Diary/A Matter of Semantics/Big Surprise/Professor Peabody's Last Lecture by Night Gallery historians Jim Benson and Scott Skelton (new)

Audio commentary for House—With Ghost/A Midnight Visit to the Neighborhood Blood Bank/Dr. Stringfellow's Rejuvenator/Hell's Bells by Night Gallery historians Jim Benson and Scott Skelton (new)

Audio commentary for The Dark Boy/Keep in Touch – We'll Think of Something by film historian Amanda Reyes (new)

Audio commentary for Pickman's Model/The Dear Departed/An Act of Chivalry by actress Louise Sorel and Night Gallery historians Scott Skelton and Jim Benson (new)

Audio commentary for Pickman's Model/The Dear Departed/An Act of Chivalry by film historian Gary Gerani (new)

Audio commentary for Cool Air/Camera Obscura/Quoth the Raven by director John Badham, author Mark Dawidziak, and film historian Gary Gerani (new)

Audio commentary for Cool Air/Camera Obscura/Quoth the Raven by film historians Kim Newman and Stephen Jones (new)

Audio commentary for Cool Air/Camera Obscura/Quoth the Raven by Night Gallery historians Jim Benson and Scott Skelton

Audio commentary for The Messiah on Mott Street/The Painted Mirror by filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro

Audio commentary for The Different Ones/Tell David/Logoda's Heads by film historian Craig Beam (new)

Audio commentary for Green Fingers/The Funeral/The Tune in Dan's Cafe by director John Badham and Night Gallery historian Scott Skelton (new)

Audio commentary for Lindemann's Catch/The Late Mr. Peddington/A Feast of Blood by Night Gallery historians Jim Benson and Scott Skelton

Audio commentary for The Miracle at Camafeo/The Ghost of Sorworth Place by Night Gallery historians Jim Benson and Scott Skelton (new)

Audio commentary for The Waiting Room/Last Rites for a Dead Druid by film historian David J. Schow (new)

Audio commentary for Deliveries in the Rear/Stop Killing Me/Dead Weight by Night Gallery historians Jim Benson and Scott Skelton (new)

Audio commentary for I'll Never Leave You – Ever/There Aren't Any More Macbanes by film historian David J. Schow (new)

Audio commentary for The Sins of the Fathers/You Can't Get Help Like That Anymore by Night Gallery historian Scott Skelton (new)

Audio commentary for The Sins of the Fathers/You Can't Get Help Like That Anymore by film historian Tim Lucas (new)

Audio commentary for The Caterpillar/Little Girl Lost by film historian Gary Gerani (new)

Audio commentary for The Caterpillar/Little Girl Lost by filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro

Audio commentary for Die Now, Pay Later/Room for One Less/Witches' Feast/Little Girl Lost by Night Gallery historians Jim Benson and Scott Skelton

Revisiting the Gallery: A Look Back – Featurette with actors Lindsay Wagner, Pat Boone, Joseph Campanella, Laurie Prange, James Metropole; directors John Badham, Jeannot Szwarc, William Hale; composer Gil Mellé; make-up artist Leonard Engelman; artist Tom Wright; and Night Gallery historians Jim Benson and Scott Skelton

The Syndication Conundrum Part 2: A Look at the Show's Troubled Second Life in Reruns – Featurette by film historian Craig Beam

Art Gallery: The Paintings – Featurette with artist Tom Wright

19 TV Spots (newly mastered in HD)

NBC TV promos

Easter eggs

Pre-order Night Gallery: Season 2.

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華爾街對阿根廷新政府的五項要求

國際金融投資者已經將他們的五項要求讓阿根廷下一任總統費南德茲清楚的知道，以重新投資阿根廷的資金。在前華爾街高階經理人與費南德茲非常成功的一系列會議中，費南德茲能夠知道他們的想法，以及幾乎每天從紐約和倫敦到達布宜諾斯艾利斯的企業家的

在企業界與費南德茲的會議中，克里斯汀娜、基希洛夫、尼爾森都討論了他們對財政帳戶的擔憂

國際金融投資者已經將他們的五項要求讓阿根廷下一任總統費南德茲清楚的知道，以重新投資阿根廷的資金。在前華爾街高階經理人與費南德茲非常成功的一系列會議中，費南德茲能夠知道他們的想法，以及幾乎每天從紐約和倫敦到達布宜諾斯艾利斯的企業家的如意算盤。

以下讓我們來看看那五項要求：

財政計畫：債務減免的百分比和最終的寬限期對投資者而言相對重要，實際上，每個人都專注於新政府自2020年以來提出的財政路徑的「一致性」。他們說，如果沒有進一步的細節，其餘的討論都是無關緊要的。他們收到來自費南德茲團隊的答覆是，社會支出的「分拆」將是恢復公共帳戶餘額的關鍵。

克里斯汀娜：克里斯汀娜在新政府內所扮演的角色是令投資者們最擔心的問題，這不僅是因為自從她重新出現在公眾場合以來她的每一次演講都在人民的思想上造成負擔，尤其是因為投資者…

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#GuillermoNielsen 《Tenemos que poner en marcha el país》

El economista y ex ministro de finanzas, #GuillermoNielsen habló de la negociación con el #FMI y fue contundente: 《Para respetar lo que piden primero hay que poner en marcha el pais》.

El economista y ex ministro de finanzas, #GuillermoNielsen habló de la negociación con el #FMI y fue contundente: 《Para respetar lo que piden primero hay que poner en marcha el pais》.

El economista habló sobre las conflictivas económicas que vive la Argentina. Sostuvo:《 que volver al FMI es un fracaso estrepitoso》 alegando que 《endeudado el país de forma loca》 puesto que el nivel de…

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DCEU Movies in Development: A Master Post

Last Edited: May 01, 2019

Since Shazam! is coming out soon, I thought I’d make a master post of all the various DCEU movies in development. However, since there’s a huge amount of movies in development, I might miss one or two. Be sure to let me know if I do. 

Also, as a side-note, I broke Birds of Prey and Wonder Woman 1984 into three segments of story, crew, and cast, but since things are less clear in regards to The Batman, The Suicide Squad, and Aquaman 2, I wasn’t able to do the same for them.

Confirmed Release Dates:

Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) - February 7, 2020

The Story: Since the events of Suicide Squad, Batman has disappeared, leaving Gotham City unprotected from crime, and Harley Quinn has left the Joker. When Cassandra Cain, a young girl, comes across a diamond belonging to crime lord Black Mask, Harley joins forces with Black Canary, Huntress, and Renee Montoya to help protect her.

The Crew: Cathy Yan (director), Margot Robbie, Sue Kroll, Bryan Unkeless (producers), Christina Hodson (screenwriter), Matthew Libatique (cinematographer)

The Cast: Margot Robbie (Harley Quinn), Jurnee Smollett-Bell (Black Canary), Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Huntress), Rosie Perez (Renee Montoya), Ella Jay Basco (Cassandra Cain), Ewan McGregor (Black Mask), Chris Messina (Victor Zsasz)

Wonder Woman 1984 - June 5, 2020

The Story: Diana Prince comes into conflict with the Soviet Union during the Cold War in the 1980s, and finds a formidable foe in the form of the Cheetah.

The Crew: Patty Jenkins (director), Charles Roven, Deborah Snyder, Patty Jenkins, Stephen Jones, Gal Gadot (producers), Patty Jenkins, Geoff Johns, David Callaham (screenwriters), Patty Jenkins, Geoff Johns (writers), Hans Zimmer (composer), Matthew Jensen (cinematographer), and Richard Pearson (editor)

The Cast: Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman), Chris Pine (Steve Trevor), Kristen Wiig (Cheetah), Pedro Pascal (TBA), Connie Nielsen (Hippolyta), Robin Wright (Antiope)

The Batman - June 25, 2021

In October 2014, a Batman standalone film was announced by Warner Bros. By 2016, Ben Affleck was set to star in, produce, direct, and write the project. Geoff Johns and Chris Terrio were hired as co-writers. After various drafts of the script had been completed the film was moving towards beginning shooting by 2017, until Affleck stepped down as director that January. Affleck initially cited his intentions being to more specifically focus on starring as Batman, later acknowledging that after various attempts to get the script where he wanted it, it simply became "time to let someone else have a shot at it". In July 2017, Matt Reeves confirmed that the script was being rewritten: the final draft was completed by January 2019. Reeves reworked the story to focus on Batman earlier on in his career as a vigilante; he said the film will be character-driven and stylistically noir, and will explore the detective aspect of the character to a greater extent than previous films. In January 2019, Affleck confirmed he will not reprise his role as Batman, but remains involved as a producer. Principal photography is expected to begin in November 2019.

The Suicide Squad - August 6, 2021

In March 2016, a Suicide Squad sequel was announced to be in development, with David Ayer returning to direct. Adam Cozad was hired to write the script by March 2017. By July 2017, a new story treatment was written by Zak Penn. In September, Gavin O'Connor was hired as director after Ayer dropped out, as well as co-screenwriter with Anthony Tambakis, David Bar Katz and Todd Stashwick. The final draft of the script was completed in October 2018, though production was delayed due to conflicts with Will Smith's production schedule, followed by O'Connor leaving the project. Production was placed on hold as Warner Bros. believed the script was too similar to Birds of Prey. Charles Roven, Michael De Luca, Peter Safran, Geoff Johns, Richard Suckle, Dan Lin and Andy Horwitz will produce the film. In January 2019, the film was retitled The Suicide Squad, with James Gunn directing, from a new script he wrote. Gunn chose the project over various other films Warner Bros. has in development, including the Man of Steel sequel. In March, Idris Elba joined the cast. He was initially going to replace Smith, who dropped out due to scheduling conflicts, as Deadshot, but it was later decided that Elba would play a new character so Smith could return in the future. Margot Robbie, Joel Kinnaman, Jai Courtney, and Viola Davis will reprise their roles as Harley Quinn, Rick Flag, Captain Boomerang, and Amanda Waller, respectively.  David Dastmalchian and Daniela Melchior were cast to portray Polka-Dot Man and Ratcatcher, respectively. John Cena is in talks to portray an as-of-yet unnamed role. Other members of the titular team include King Shark and Peacemaker. Production will begin in September 2019

Aquaman 2 - December 16, 2022

By December 2018, a sequel to Aquaman was in development. In October 2018, James Wan stated the first film intentionally left room for a follow up. Jason Momoa later revealed that he had an idea for the sequel, and had written the first act. The actor pitched the story to Warner Bros. through Toby Emmerich and producer Peter Safran, who were receptive. By December, high pre-release ticket sales and positive reception for the film had convinced Warner Bros. to begin developing a sequel. In January 2019, Warner Bros. confirmed development, with intentions for Wan to return as director. The following month, David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, co-writer of the first film, signed on as screenwriter. In March, Safran announced the film will explore the other Seven Kingdoms of Atlantis.

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The Flash

By July 2013, Greg Berlanti was developing a film that centered around the Barry Allen incarnation of the Flash. In October 2014, The Flash was announced with a scheduled 2018 release date. The initial script was drafted by Berlanti, Chris Brancato, Michael Green and Marc Guggenheim. In April 2015, a story treatment was written by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller based on the previous draft, with the intention being that the duo would also direct the film. Over the next two years, Seth Grahame-Smith and Rick Famuyiwa, had individually dropped out as directors of the project due to creative differences with the studio. In January 2017, Joby Harold was hired to do a page-one rewrite of the script, which previously had drafts written by Grahame-Smith and Famuyiwa. In July 2017, the title for the film was changed to Flashpoint, based on the comic book story arc of the same name. In March 2018, John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein were hired to co-direct. Zack Snyder, Alex Gartner, Geoff Johns, Dan Mazer, Richard Suckle, Deborah Snyder, Phil Lord, Chris Miller, Jon Berg, Denise Di Novi, and Michael Disco will serve as producers on the project. Dan Mazeau was brought on as co-writer, followed by Grahame-Smith and Brancato as additional screenwriters. The directors had initially announced the release of The Flash to be sometime during 2020, though production was delayed from April 2019 to later in the year for additional script work. By February 2019, Daley and Goldstein had contributed to the script with the film's star revealing that the plot will involve the Speed Force multiverse. Principal photography is scheduled take place in Atlanta, Georgia, and follow in Leavesden, Hertfordshire, England. In March, Ezra Miller was hired to co-write a new draft in a collaboration with Grant Morrison. The tone of the film is expected to be similar to Back to the Future. The Flash is on track to release in 2021.

Lobo

In September 2009, Warner Bros. announced that Guy Ritchie would direct a live-action adaptation. Variety described the premise: "Lobo is a seven-foot tall, blue-skinned, indestructible and heavily muscled antihero who drives a pimped out motorcycle, and lands on Earth in search of four fugitives who are bent on wreaking havoc. Lobo teams with a small town teenage girl to stop the creatures." Ritchie was scheduled to begin production of Lobo in early 2010 and bring an "irreverent, gruff tone" to the film as he did with previous films Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch, though the studio was reportedly aiming for a PG-13 rating from the Motion Picture Association of America. In early 2010, it was reported that Ritchie had left the project in order to pursue working on a sequel to his hit film Sherlock Holmes instead. The future of the movie was then put on hold. In 2012, Deadline reported that Brad Peyton would write and direct the film. In July 2012, Dwayne Johnson announced via Twitter that he was in talks with Joel Silver and Brad Peyton to portray Lobo, however on in February of the following year, Johnson left the project to play another villain from the DC Comics, Black Adam, in Shazam!. In March 2016, it was reported that Jason Fuchs will be writing the film's script. As of February 2018, DC Films is eying Michael Bay to direct the film inspired by the success of Tim Miller's Deadpool film. Fuchs is currently rewriting the script at Bay’s request so that the script can be lowered to under to under $200 million.

Justice League Dark

Rumors in November 2012 suggested that Guillermo del Toro was working on a Justice League Dark film titled Heaven Sent. It would feature Deadman, the Spectre, Swamp Thing, John Constantine, Phantom Stranger, Zatanna, Zatara, Sargon the Sorcerer, and Etrigan the Demon. Del Toro later confirmed in January 2013 that he was working on such a film, with the working title, Dark Universe, and was hiring a screenwriter. Del Toro revealed Swamp Thing, Constantine, The Spectre, Deadman, Zatanna and Zatara were characters in the story.

In March 2013, del Toro gave an update on the film at WonderCon 2013, while talking about his film Pacific Rim. He revealed that the story bible was complete and he hoped to start the screenplay soon. Production would begin after his next project, Crimson Peak. The film's story would center around John Constantine recruiting Swamp Thing, Etrigan the Demon, Deadman, Spectre, and Zatanna. The film would not be an origin story, with each character already established and elements of their backstory coming into play throughout the film. Del Toro also revealed that Floronic Man would be in the film. In May 2013, del Toro revealed that his script featured Constantine, Swamp Thing, Madame Xanadu, Deadman and Zatanna as the team, with others "in the mix". He also revealed that he was still waiting for the go-ahead from Warner Bros. Pictures. Del Toro revealed in July 2013 that he hoped that the DC Extended Universe, which started with Man of Steel, would become as cohesive as the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and he added that if there was any correlation to that universe and this film, he would honor it.

In October 2013, del Toro stated he felt his film would be able to coexist with the television series, Constantine and reiterated that the film was still active and in the writing process. In July 2014, del Toro once again stated he was working on the film, and stated it would be independent from the universe established with Man of Steel, saying, "DC and Warners have been very clear that they are trying to keep [this film and Sandman] separate so when the time comes they can unite them, once they know they’re quantifiable." Del Toro also added that his Constantine would not adhere to the continuity established in the television series, but he would consider incorporating elements from it, and even think about casting the same actor (Matt Ryan). In November 2014, del Toro confirmed that the script was complete and handed it in to Warner Bros. to be reviewed. In December 2014, he hinted that the film would be part of the DC Extended Universe.

In April 2015, del Toro said the script revision has been handed in and if there was availability in his schedule, he would direct it; if not, "somebody else will do it... [The film] needs to fall into the plan of the shared universe." In June 2015, the film was confirmed to still be in development at Warner Bros., with some of their other Vertigo Comics film adaptations moving to New Line Cinema. The Hollywood Reporter stated that del Toro was no longer attached to the project. In July 2016, Swamp Thing test footage was released directed by Joseph Kahn. In August 2016, it was announced that Doug Liman would direct the film with del Toro and Scott Rudin producing and Michael Gilio writing, with the film being titled Dark Universe. By May 2017, Liman left the film to focus on directing Chaos Walking. At the San Diego Comic-Con in July 2017, the film's title was announced to be Justice League Dark. By August 2017, Gerard Johnstone was hired to polish the script.

Black Adam

In September 2014, after being considered to play Shazam and Lobo, Dwayne Johnson was cast to play Black Adam in the DCEU. The character was intended to be introduced in Shazam!, but by January 2017 the film's production studios had chosen to divide the narrative to focus on Black Adam's origin. Johnson, who is also attached as producer, has stated the two characters will cross paths in a future film, while other DC characters will make appearances in Black Adam. In October, Adam Sztykiel was hired to write the script. Co-producer Hiram Garcia stated the film will be gritty and violent, similar to the comics. By February 2019, the script was nearly finished with Warner Bros. and Seven Bucks Productions searching for a director. The plot will involve the Carter Hall version of Hawkman, Atom Smasher, and Stargirl. Principal photography is scheduled to begin sometime between late 2019 and early 2020.

Justice League sequel

In October 2014, Justice League Part Two was announced, with Zack Snyder returning as director. In June 2016, Deborah Snyder revealed that Justice League would not be one film split in two, leaving the sequel untitled. The film was scheduled to be released on June 14, 2019, but production was pushed back to accommodate The Batman. In October 2017, J. K. Simmons stated that work on the script was in-progress, while in December, Variety reported that there were "no immediate plans" for Snyder to direct. By 2019, Warner Bros. had prioritized standalone films over the project, although Patty Jenkins noted she would be open to directing the next Justice League film. Though Ben Affleck will not play Batman in Matt Reeves' film, he is still signed on to reprise the role for the Justice League sequel.

Green Lantern Corps

A film based on the Green Lantern Corps was announced to be in development in October 2014. In January 2017, David S. Goyer and Justin Rhodes were hired to co-write the screenplay, based on a story by Goyer and Geoff Johns, with Goyer also serving as producer. Warner Bros. described the film as "Lethal Weapon in space". In January 2018, Goyer reaffirmed that despite the franchise's leadership shakeup the film was still in active development. By June 2018, Geoff Johns was hired to do a rewrite on the script, in addition to his role as producer. Johns stated that the script draws inspiration from his work on the New 52 Green Lantern comics. Green Lantern Corps was scheduled for release on July 24, 2020, but is believed to have been delayed.

Man of Steel sequel

In August 2016, The Wrap reported that Warner Bros. put the film in active development as a top priority. The news of a stand-alone Superman film were later confirmed by Dany Garcia, Henry Cavill's manager. While promoting Arrival, Amy Adams confirmed that work had begun on the screenplay. In March 2017, it was announced that Matthew Vaughn was being eyed by Warner Bros. to direct. In April 2018, it was reported that Christopher McQuarrie is considering directing the film but later dropped it. In June 2018, Cavill revealed that he is preparing to reprise the role.

Booster Gold

In September 2015, a film centered around Booster Gold and the Ted Kord Blue Beetle was announced to be in development with producer Greg Berlanti. The film's tone was described as a buddy cop film with connections to Justice League. By May 2016, Zak Penn had begun work on a script. Berlanti stated that the project had "no connective tissue" to other films at one point, but following a consideration for television series adaptation at Syfy, the project entered a script rewrite from Zack Stentz in May 2016. Berlanti was asked about his involvement with the DCEU as a whole, and indicated that he has interest in the Booster Gold film. After years of being involved in the project's development, Berlanti was reported to be in negotiations with the studio to serve as director. By March 2018, the script, co-written by Berlanti, had been completed. Berlanti stated production would begin once Warner Bros. decides where to place it within the slate of films.

Gotham City Sirens

A film based on the Gotham City Sirens, a team consisting of Harley Quinn, Catwoman, and Poison Ivy, was announced to be in development in December 2016. David Ayer signed on as director/co-producer from a script by Geneva Robertson-Dworet, Margot Robbie will reprise her role from Suicide Squad and take the role of an executive producer, while Geoff Johns and Jon Berg will produce. Production was originally scheduled to begin in mid-2017, but following the restructuring of DC Films leadership the film's development was placed on hold in favor of Birds of Prey. In August 2017, Jared Leto was confirmed to reprise his role as the Joker. Despite a busy production schedule on other projects, Ayer has continued to work on the film, meeting with Gotham City Sirens creator Paul Dini in August 2018.

Deadshot

In December 2016, The Hollywood Reporter noted that a film centered around Deadshot was in development. By September 2018, Will Smith confirmed he would reprise his role from Suicide Squad and that the story is in development.

Nightwing

On February 23, 2017, it was reported that Warner Bros. Pictures was developing a Nightwing live action movie centered on the character, set in the DC Extended Universe, with Bill Dubuque writing the script and The LEGO Batman Movie director Chris McKay signed on to direct the movie.

Discussing why he likes the character and signed on for the project, McKay cited the character's showman personality and background as an entertainer and expressed his excitement for depicting that in the film. He later stated that he wants to introduce a complete adaptation of the character, something that hasn't been done in previous film interpretations of him before. McKay continued to state that the director-driven approach is why he loves Warner Bros., and how the franchise is differentiating itself from other popular shared universes. In an interview with Cinemablend, McKay confirmed that the film would acknowledge the titular character's past from the source material, including his time as a part of Haly's Circus, and also reaffirmed that the film will be a straightforward action movie with minimal use of CGI special effects and grounded realism.

In February 2018, McKay stated the script was nearing its final draft.

Batgirl

In March 2017, it was announced that Joss Whedon was in talks to write, direct and produce a Batgirl film as part of the DC Extended Universe. The film will feature the Barbara Gordon incarnation of the character, with The New 52 comics by Gail Simone serving as "a starting point" for the film. In April 2017, Whedon stated that he was fascinated by a character that chooses to be a vigilante, even though she hadn't suffered any tragedies in her life like Batman, and that the damaged aspect of the character will be explored in the film. In July, Geoff Johns stated production on the film would begin in 2018. At San Diego Comic Con 2017, the title was announced to be Batgirl.

Whedon was to begin production on the film in 2018, but stepped down in February 2018. In April 2018, after impressing the studio with her work on Birds of Prey, Christina Hodson was hired as screenwriter for Batgirl as well. The studio is actively looking for a female director.

Deathstroke

In October 2017, TheWrap reported a film centered around Deathstroke was in development, with Gareth Evans attached as screenwriter and director and Joe Manganiello set to reprise his role from Justice League. Ben Affleck released test footage with Manganiello in costume in August 2016. Warner Bros. greenlit the film after Evans impressed executives with his story pitch, which he described as dark and unforgiving, similar to Korean noir films. However, in October 2018, Evans stated that he is yet to be attached to the project contractually.

New Gods

By March 2018, a film about the New Gods was confirmed to be in development, with Ava DuVernay signed on as director. Kario Salem was hired as screenwriter after working on a story treatment with DuVernay.

Supergirl

In August 2018, a film centered on Supergirl, was announced to be in development with Oren Uziel penning the script. Warner Bros. is seeking a female director, with Reed Morano—who has expressed interest in the project—being its top choice.

Blue Beetle

By November 2018, a film centered around the Jaime Reyes incarnation of Blue Beetle was in development. Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer and Zev Foreman are respectively attached as screenwriter and executive producer.

Plastic Man

By December 2018, a Plastic Man film was in development with Amanda Idoko hired to write the script. The plot is described as a comedy-action adventure.

Wonder Woman 1984 sequel

In January 2019, after principal photography on Wonder Woman 1984 was completed, director and co-writer Patty Jenkins stated the plot for a third Wonder Woman film had been mapped out. She revealed that the story arc for Wonder Woman had been planned over three films, with the third taking place in the present.

The Trench

In February 2019, Warner Bros. announced a horror spin-off from Aquaman focusing on the villainous Trench kingdom. Peter Safran and James Wan are set to produce, with Noah Gardner and Aidan Fitzgerald acting as screenwriters. The film is expected to have a lower production budget compared to other DC-based films. The following month, Safran said he expects the film to be released before Aquaman 2.

Blackhawk

In April 2018, it was announced that Steven Spielberg will produce/direct a film adaptation of Blackhawk for Warner Bros., with the screenplay being written by David Koepp. Spielberg will co-produce the film with Kristie Macosko Krieger and Sue Kroll.

Shazam! sequel

Following the success of Shazam!, in April 2019 a sequel was announced. Henry Gayden is returning as screenwriter, while David F. Sanberg and Peter Safran are expected to reprise their duties as director and producer, respectively. Mark Strong will reprise his role as Dr. Sivana. Michelle Borth confirmed she will reprise her role as Lady Shazam, as part of a five-picture Warner Bros. contract.

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If this product doesn't include Terese Nielsen's Sultry Goat token from Eventide, I'm boycotting it.

Ultra Pro Magic the Gathering: Relic Tokens – Eternal Collection

Ultra PRO is releasing a new, Limited-Edition, Magic The Gathering item called Relic Tokens, and the first wave is called the Eternal Collection.

The first run of these Relic Tokens will never be reproduced, though there will be more sets in the future with different art. They will be sold three per blind pack, with each Relic Token being available in three different rarity levels: common, uncommon, and rare. The first wave includes fifteen different tokens, and there will be foil and non-foil versions for each.  Tokens are made with a durable hard plastic material, with an ultra clear surface to highlight the artwork.

https://www.ultrapro.com/division.php?d=g

• 15 collectible tokens in the set  -  12 creature tokens, 2 Planeswalkers and 1 Tarmagoyf power counter token • Three rarity levels • Premium-Foil versions randomly inserted • Each Relic Token has two rotating numerical dials to track from 0 to 99

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Argentina Peso Tumbles on Bid to Tap $50 Billion IMF Line Faster

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Argentina Peso Tumbles on Bid to Tap $50 Billion IMF Line Faster

© Bloomberg. Mauricio Macri Photographer: Erica Canepa/Bloomberg

(Bloomberg) — Argentina’s peso tumbled to a record low after President Mauricio Macri asked the International Monetary Fund to speed up disbursements from its $50 billion credit line to ease the nation’s financial crisis.

The request reflects the pressure policy makers are under to reassure investors that the government will have enough money to fund itself through next year without incurring more debt. Borrowing costs soared in recent months as the country heads for its second recession in three years with inflation above 30 percent and the world’s highest interest rates.

Macri is in a jam almost three years after taking over from a socialist government with a pledge to normalize the economy and restore growth, facing down massive fiscal and current-account deficits that have spooked investors. While officials had wagered that obtaining the IMF credit line in June would calm nerves and buy the government some time, the selloff in Argentina’s currency has continued — it’s now down 45 percent this year — putting pressure on inflation and threatening to throttle growth.

Critics said Macri’s announcement showed he was more focused on securing funding than plans to cut government spending, which some believe should be Macri’s top priority.

“The announcement was very weak,” said Guillermo Nielsen, a former finance secretary from 2002 to 2005. “There is an absolute lack of confidence in the peso.”

IMF officials didn’t respond to requests for comment on Macri’s statement, nor did they issue their own communique.

Hopes for Argentina’s Economic Renaissance Fade Under Macri

Argentina received the first $15 billion disbursement from the IMF in June and the government was expecting to get an additional $3 billion in September. Macri didn’t say how much he had requested from the fund. IMF economists and technicians are in Argentina this week in meetings with government members to review portions of the agreement.

“We have agreed that the IMF will forward all the funds necessary to guarantee compliance with next year’s financial program,” Macri said in a televised address. “This decision aims to eliminate any uncertainty that was created before the worsening of the international outlook.”

Investors may be concerned the move reeks of desperation. After Macri’s announcement, the peso plunged 7.3 percent Wednesday to an unprecedented 33.8 per dollar. It has lost value for eight straight trading sessions. The peso’s 45 percent plummet this year (and 19 percent loss just this month) is the worst performance in emerging markets, which have broadly suffered in recent months as investors sought out safer assets amid the crisis in Turkey.

Argentine dollar bonds also fell, with the 10-year note down 1.6 cent to 74.5 cents on the dollar, pushing its yield up 33 basis points to a near-record 10.15 percent.

Confidence in the government fell in August, matching the lowest level since Macri took office, according to data released Wednesday by the University of Torcuato Di Tellato. The level slipped to 1.94 on a 0-5 scale, down from 3.14 during Macri’s first full month in office in 2016.

Still, there was some optimism among analysts. Goldman Sachs (NYSE:) economist Alberto Ramos called the request for more IMF funds a “positive development.” BTG Pactual Argentina’s chief economist, Alejo Costa, said getting the funds faster would be a major accomplishment for Macri, considering the IMF isn’t known to make these types of changes.

The currency crisis has put Argentina on track for a recession this year. Treasury Minister Nicolas Dujovne said Monday the economy will contract 1 percent in 2018, in a sharp reversal from a 3 percent growth forecast earlier the year.

As part of the IMF deal, Macri agreed to speed up spending cuts to reach a fiscal balance by 2020. The fiscal target this year is 2.7 percent of gross domestic product, and it’s 1.3 percent for 2019. Some analysts have noted for months that it will be difficult for Macri to both cut spending more in 2019 and win next year’s presidential election.

(Updates Peso Close, Bond Decline.)

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Nielsen: “Que el FMI no ponga condiciones es un cuento de hadas; siempre lo hace”. El economista y presidente de YPF, Guillermo Nielsen, se refirió a la renegociación del acuerdo con el FMI que el gobierno debe enfrentar, argumentando que "habrá características especiales porque es el mayor préstamo en la historia del FMI.

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Argentina Peso Tumbles on Bid to Tap $50 Billion IMF Line Faster

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Argentina Peso Tumbles on Bid to Tap $50 Billion IMF Line Faster

© Bloomberg. Mauricio Macri Photographer: Erica Canepa/Bloomberg

(Bloomberg) — Argentina’s peso tumbled to a record low after President Mauricio Macri asked the International Monetary Fund to speed up disbursements from its $50 billion credit line to ease the nation’s financial crisis.

The request reflects the pressure policy makers are under to reassure investors that the government will have enough money to fund itself through next year without incurring more debt. Borrowing costs soared in recent months as the country heads for its second recession in three years with inflation above 30 percent and the world’s highest interest rates.

Macri is in a jam almost three years after taking over from a socialist government with a pledge to normalize the economy and restore growth, facing down massive fiscal and current-account deficits that have spooked investors. While officials had wagered that obtaining the IMF credit line in June would calm nerves and buy the government some time, the selloff in Argentina’s currency has continued — it’s now down 45 percent this year — putting pressure on inflation and threatening to throttle growth.

Critics said Macri’s announcement showed he was more focused on securing funding than plans to cut government spending, which some believe should be Macri’s top priority.

“The announcement was very weak,” said Guillermo Nielsen, a former finance secretary from 2002 to 2005. “There is an absolute lack of confidence in the peso.”

IMF officials didn’t respond to requests for comment on Macri’s statement, nor did they issue their own communique.

Hopes for Argentina’s Economic Renaissance Fade Under Macri

Argentina received the first $15 billion disbursement from the IMF in June and the government was expecting to get an additional $3 billion in September. Macri didn’t say how much he had requested from the fund. IMF economists and technicians are in Argentina this week in meetings with government members to review portions of the agreement.

“We have agreed that the IMF will forward all the funds necessary to guarantee compliance with next year’s financial program,” Macri said in a televised address. “This decision aims to eliminate any uncertainty that was created before the worsening of the international outlook.”

Investors may be concerned the move reeks of desperation. After Macri’s announcement, the peso plunged 7.3 percent Wednesday to an unprecedented 33.8 per dollar. It has lost value for eight straight trading sessions. The peso’s 45 percent plummet this year (and 19 percent loss just this month) is the worst performance in emerging markets, which have broadly suffered in recent months as investors sought out safer assets amid the crisis in Turkey.

Argentine dollar bonds also fell, with the 10-year note down 1.6 cent to 74.5 cents on the dollar, pushing its yield up 33 basis points to a near-record 10.15 percent.

Confidence in the government fell in August, matching the lowest level since Macri took office, according to data released Wednesday by the University of Torcuato Di Tellato. The level slipped to 1.94 on a 0-5 scale, down from 3.14 during Macri’s first full month in office in 2016.

Still, there was some optimism among analysts. Goldman Sachs (NYSE:) economist Alberto Ramos called the request for more IMF funds a “positive development.” BTG Pactual Argentina’s chief economist, Alejo Costa, said getting the funds faster would be a major accomplishment for Macri, considering the IMF isn’t known to make these types of changes.

The currency crisis has put Argentina on track for a recession this year. Treasury Minister Nicolas Dujovne said Monday the economy will contract 1 percent in 2018, in a sharp reversal from a 3 percent growth forecast earlier the year.

As part of the IMF deal, Macri agreed to speed up spending cuts to reach a fiscal balance by 2020. The fiscal target this year is 2.7 percent of gross domestic product, and it’s 1.3 percent for 2019. Some analysts have noted for months that it will be difficult for Macri to both cut spending more in 2019 and win next year’s presidential election.

(Updates Peso Close, Bond Decline.)

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Argentina Peso Tumbles on Bid to Tap $50 Billion IMF Line Faster

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Argentina Peso Tumbles on Bid to Tap $50 Billion IMF Line Faster

© Bloomberg. Mauricio Macri Photographer: Erica Canepa/Bloomberg

(Bloomberg) — Argentina’s peso tumbled to a record low after President Mauricio Macri asked the International Monetary Fund to speed up disbursements from its $50 billion credit line to ease the nation’s financial crisis.

The request reflects the pressure policy makers are under to reassure investors that the government will have enough money to fund itself through next year without incurring more debt. Borrowing costs soared in recent months as the country heads for its second recession in three years with inflation above 30 percent and the world’s highest interest rates.

Macri is in a jam almost three years after taking over from a socialist government with a pledge to normalize the economy and restore growth, facing down massive fiscal and current-account deficits that have spooked investors. While officials had wagered that obtaining the IMF credit line in June would calm nerves and buy the government some time, the selloff in Argentina’s currency has continued — it’s now down 45 percent this year — putting pressure on inflation and threatening to throttle growth.

Critics said Macri’s announcement showed he was more focused on securing funding than plans to cut government spending, which some believe should be Macri’s top priority.

“The announcement was very weak,” said Guillermo Nielsen, a former finance secretary from 2002 to 2005. “There is an absolute lack of confidence in the peso.”

IMF officials didn’t respond to requests for comment on Macri’s statement, nor did they issue their own communique.

Hopes for Argentina’s Economic Renaissance Fade Under Macri

Argentina received the first $15 billion disbursement from the IMF in June and the government was expecting to get an additional $3 billion in September. Macri didn’t say how much he had requested from the fund. IMF economists and technicians are in Argentina this week in meetings with government members to review portions of the agreement.

“We have agreed that the IMF will forward all the funds necessary to guarantee compliance with next year’s financial program,” Macri said in a televised address. “This decision aims to eliminate any uncertainty that was created before the worsening of the international outlook.”

Investors may be concerned the move reeks of desperation. After Macri’s announcement, the peso plunged 7.3 percent Wednesday to an unprecedented 33.8 per dollar. It has lost value for eight straight trading sessions. The peso’s 45 percent plummet this year (and 19 percent loss just this month) is the worst performance in emerging markets, which have broadly suffered in recent months as investors sought out safer assets amid the crisis in Turkey.

Argentine dollar bonds also fell, with the 10-year note down 1.6 cent to 74.5 cents on the dollar, pushing its yield up 33 basis points to a near-record 10.15 percent.

Confidence in the government fell in August, matching the lowest level since Macri took office, according to data released Wednesday by the University of Torcuato Di Tellato. The level slipped to 1.94 on a 0-5 scale, down from 3.14 during Macri’s first full month in office in 2016.

Still, there was some optimism among analysts. Goldman Sachs (NYSE:) economist Alberto Ramos called the request for more IMF funds a “positive development.” BTG Pactual Argentina’s chief economist, Alejo Costa, said getting the funds faster would be a major accomplishment for Macri, considering the IMF isn’t known to make these types of changes.

The currency crisis has put Argentina on track for a recession this year. Treasury Minister Nicolas Dujovne said Monday the economy will contract 1 percent in 2018, in a sharp reversal from a 3 percent growth forecast earlier the year.

As part of the IMF deal, Macri agreed to speed up spending cuts to reach a fiscal balance by 2020. The fiscal target this year is 2.7 percent of gross domestic product, and it’s 1.3 percent for 2019. Some analysts have noted for months that it will be difficult for Macri to both cut spending more in 2019 and win next year’s presidential election.

(Updates Peso Close, Bond Decline.)

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