The Weasley family is officially complete — or nearly so — in HBO’s decade-long Harry Potter series, with casting confirmed for Fred, George, Percy, Ginny, and matriarch Molly. For longtime Harry Potter fans, the announcement comes with a detail that shouldn’t have to be newsworthy but in today’s Hollywood climate stands out: the Weasleys are actually being played by redheads.
In the most amusing Mark Hamill moment since he lost his pants on stage at an awards show, the Star Wars actor has revealed he didn’t follow through on his promise to flee the United States because of a mental moment of spite against President Trump that took place entirely within his own head.
MSNBC is no more. At least, not in name. The network unveiled a new identity on August 18, 2025, announcing MSNBC will soon be known as MS NOW as part of a corporate restructuring under a new media company called Versant. The change comes with a promise of editorial “independence,” a fresh logo, and the retirement of the iconic NBC Peacock.
Sometimes the entertainment press can’t resist making a mountain out of a molehill. Case in point: Bella Ramsey appeared to joke about playing Spider-Man at an HBO Emmys event, and suddenly Variety and other outlets acted like Marvel Studios had a new stunning and brave casting announcement.
Alcohol is coming to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in the most accessible way yet through the Beak and Barrel.
On August 29th, Disney will officially break a barrier that’s stood since Magic Kingdom’s opening day. The park’s first-ever standalone tavern, The Beak and Barrel, opens in Adventureland, just steps away from Pirates of the Caribbean. Advance reservations for the new location launch August 20th at 7:00 p.m. ET, and judging by the buzz, this pirate pub is expected to fill fast.
Jimmy Kimmel has never been shy about turning late-night television into a political platform. But in the aftermath of CBS announcing The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end in May 2026, Jimmy Kimmel has gone on a full media tour—blaming Donald Trump, scolding conservatives for not being outraged, and even claiming late-night is healthier than ever, even comparing today’s audience to the Johnny Carson’s era.
Hollywood has long been a place where public figures keep in line with the prevailing political winds. Speaking positively about Donald Trump or his administration is generally a career hazard for actors working under the Disney umbrella or starring in Marvel blockbusters. Yet in a stunning turn, one of the biggest names in entertainment has broken that mold. Chris Pratt, beloved by audiences as Star-Lord in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy films, went on Bill Maher’s podcast and defended the Trump administration — earning rare public agreement from Maher himself.
Despite reportedly forcing platforms like Steam to eliminate legal adult-oriented games, Visa and Mastercard continue to support Roblox, despite numerous reports of predators using it to reach children.
The longtime liberal cable channel MSNBC is about to undergo the biggest change in its nearly three-decade history. According to a new report from CNBC, Comcast is spinning the network out into a separate company and rebranding it as MS NOW, removing all connections to NBC and even ditching the famous peacock logo.
The domestic box office this past weekend brought more clarity to the shifting state of moviegoing. Horror reigned supreme, nostalgia held its ground, and Marvel stumbled yet again as its latest installment continued a steep decline.
James Gunn is apparently going to continue marketing himself as the face of the DC universe if the Peacemaker season 2 press tour is any indicator.
When Superman launched its marketing campaign, many fans were surprised to find the spotlight wasn’t on the Man of Steel. It wasn’t on David Corenswet, the new Superman, or Rachel Brosnahan, the new Lois Lane. The spotlight was on James Gunn. He was the one rolling out trailers, giving interviews, and explaining the movie’s vision as if the film was his personal autobiography. Even if the actors themselves were being interviewed it was more often than not right alongside Gunn.
Disney’s Marvel Studios is pulling the plug on Georgia as a production hub, and the fallout is already being felt across the state. Once hailed as the “Hollywood of the South,” Georgia built its entertainment economy around Marvel blockbusters like Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and Black Panther.