‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ Box Office Sends Cultural Warning to Legacy Studios
Helen Mirren Voices Support for Tom Hardy Amid ‘Mobland’ Firing Rumors
Kimmel Admits Disney’s Only Guidance After ‘Expectant Widow’ Joke Was To ‘Respond and Move On’
Mark Duplass Responds to Claims that Kane Parsons Didn’t Actually Direct ‘Backrooms’
Jimmy Kimmel Refuses to Believe Colbert’s Late Show Was Losing Money — “”These Are Just Made-Up Numbers”
Masters of the Universe Gets 78% Rotten Tomatoes Score From Hollywood Critics — But Is That Actually a Bad Sign?
Mandalorian and Grogu Box Office Gets Worse As Final Numbers Reveal Record 70.1% Drop
Bluey’s Wild World at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Switching to Standby Queue After Rocky Rollout
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Disney Cruise Line Updates Alcohol, Selfie Stick, and Room Decoration Policies
Disney Cruise Line will introduce several policy changes across its fleet beginning June 3, 2026. The updates affect alcohol allowances, photography equipment, and stateroom decorations. The company released the revised guidelines ahead of a phased rollout on its...
SNL Has a Set of Go-To Phrases to Comfort Celebrity Hosts When Their Monologues Tank
Former cast members and writers from Saturday Night Live recently shared details about how the show responds when celebrity hosts struggle during the opening monologue. Their comments offered a behind-the-scenes look at what happens when an SNL monologue fails to...
Jimmy Kimmel’s Sister-In-Law Accused of Bullying Bakery Over Spencer Pratt Cookies
Spencer Pratt’s campaign for Los Angeles mayor is receiving some unusual support — and now, unexpected attention. A viral social media post accuses Jimmy Kimmel’s sister-in-law, Carly, of threatening a Los Angeles grocery store over politically themed cookies. She allegedly claimed that if the popular treats were not removed, she would stop shopping there.
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Disney Cruise Line Updates Alcohol, Selfie Stick, and Room Decoration Policies
Disney Cruise Line will introduce several policy changes across its fleet beginning June 3, 2026. The updates affect alcohol allowances, photography equipment, and stateroom decorations. The company released the revised guidelines ahead of a phased rollout on its...
Masters of the Universe Gets 78% Rotten Tomatoes Score From Hollywood Critics — But Is That Actually a Bad Sign?
The first wave of reviews for Masters of the Universe has arrived, and the film is currently sitting at a respectable 78% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Under normal circumstances, that would be viewed as good news for Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel. A score comfortably in...
Mandalorian and Grogu Box Office Gets Worse As Final Numbers Reveal Record 70.1% Drop
Disney's latest Star Wars movie disaster just received more bad news, and this time the numbers are even worse than originally reported. When early estimates for the film's second weekend arrived, The Mandalorian and Grogu appeared headed for a painful 69% box office...
Bluey’s Wild World at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Switching to Standby Queue After Rocky Rollout
Guests visiting Disney's Animal Kingdom will see a major change to how they access the all-new Bluey's Wild World. Walt Disney World has confirmed that the Bluey's Wild World standby queue has replaced the attraction's virtual queue beginning June 2, 2026. The update...
Warner Bros Discovery’s Michael De Luca Says “Audience Respect” Caused Obsession and Backrooms Take Down Star Wars at the Box Office
There was a major upset at the box office. In its second week, The Mandalorian and Grogu fell to third place behind two low-budget horror films, Backrooms and Obsession. The Star Wars brand was once considered untouchable, but something has clearly changed.
Minecraft Movie Sequel Gets a Name
After A Minecraft Movie became one of the surprise hits of 2025, a sequel was quickly greenlit. In a recent social media post, the official Minecraft account revealed that the follow-up will be titled A Minecraft Movie Squared. The film is scheduled to arrive in theaters on July 23, 2027.
Disney Springs Food Trucks To Drive Into The Sunset
Once upon a time, the folks at Disney decided to capitalize on the growing trend of food truck popularity across the nation (which even led to tv series’ on them on cable networks) and create their own food trucks themed to Disney attractions and locations. That...
The Mandalorian and Grogu Is Now Projected to Underperform Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
If The Mandalorian and Grogu finishes its worldwide run near $350 million, as projections now seem to point towards, the conversation around the film will move beyond whether it underperformed. It will become a comparison point for some of the most painful modern lows...
Netflix Working to Rebuild Wall Street Image After Warner Bidding Battle
In recent days, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has been out there spinning the “disciplined winner” narrative harder than a late-night infomercial. Just after the company walked away from its $83 billion Warner Bros. Discovery bid in late February, it's been full tilt...
No Disney Streaming Shows Appear on List of Top 10 Shows for 2025-26
As the 2025–2026 television season comes to a close, Variety has compiled Nielsen viewership data across streaming, broadcast, and cable television. While it is no surprise that Netflix’s Stranger Things claimed the number-one spot, more concerning for Disney is that none of its streaming shows made the top ten.
Emilia Clarke Speaks Out On Her Major Franchise Flops — Secret Invasion, Terminator, and Solo: A Star Wars Story
Emilia Clarke became one of television’s biggest stars through her role as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones. Since then, however, several of the actress’s attempts to join major franchises have resulted in major—if not historic—flops.
Cynthia Erivo Shuts Down Wicked 3 Talks
Cynthia Erivo has responded to ongoing speculation about a possible Wicked 3. The actor recently made it clear that she wants to move beyond constant discussion surrounding the franchise. During an appearance on Variety’s “Know Their Lines” video series, Erivo...
Disney World’s Most Expensive Restaurant Victoria & Albert’s Just Increased Their Prices by 27%
Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has increased their prices for its signature dining experience. The updated pricing makes the restaurant even more expensive than before and reinforces its position as the highest-priced dining...
Mandalorian and Grogu Box Office Collapse Continues as Second Weekend Drop Could be Over 70%
The box office outlook for The Mandalorian and Grogu continues to deteriorate as Disney's latest Star Wars film heads toward one of the steepest second-weekend drops in franchise history. According to multiple reports, The Mandalorian and Grogu is tracking for a...
The Mandalorian and Grogu Box Office Implodes With 80.8% Friday-to-Friday Drop — Eyeing 70% Second Weekend Drop-Off
Disney's hopes of launching a theatrical comeback for Star Wars appear to be unraveling at lightspeed. After falling behind horror films Obsession and Backrooms during the week, The Mandalorian and Grogu has now suffered what may be its most damaging box office...
The Mandalorian and Grogu is Getting Booted Out of IMAX Early by Masters of The Universe and Michael
Disney spent years insisting that Star Wars belonged on the big screen. Now, just two weeks after The Mandalorian and Grogu finally made the jump from Disney+ to theaters, IMAX exhibitors around the world already appear to be moving on. Domestic IMAX screens are...
