Just days after reports emerged that Paramount had offered Donald Trump $15 million to settle his $20 billion CBS lawsuit over a 60 Minutes interview with then-candidate Kamala Harris, the deal appears to be off the table—for now.
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Thunderbolts Projected to Lose $100 Million in Epic Marvel Flop Despite High Audience Score
Thunderbolts is projected to become a major flop for Marvel, losing upwards of $100 million.
Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts was supposed to be a return to form — a morally grey, character-driven ensemble film featuring beloved anti-heroes like Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova and Sebastian Stan’s Winter Soldier. With a high-octane cast and a more grounded, espionage-style narrative, the film promised to reinvigorate a sagging Marvel Cinematic Universe. Instead, it’s crashing harder than expected — and it may be about to cost Disney over $100 million.
Tom Cruise Thanks Fans After Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning Shatters Franchise Records
Tom Cruise is riding high after Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning exploded into theaters with a $200 million global debut. Paired with Disney’s Lilo & Stitch pulling in a massive $341 million, the 2025 Memorial Day weekend officially became the biggest box office weekend in history.
J.K. Rowling Praises Harry Potter Trio Casting But Stays Silent on Paapa Essiedu Snape Controversy
As excitement builds around HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter television series, franchise creator J.K. Rowling has broken her silence to praise the casting of its trio of young leads Harry, Ron, and Hermione. However, she has still notably avoided addressing ongoing controversy surrounding Paapa Essiedu as a race-swapped Severus Snape.
Dollywood Defeats Disneyland, Named America’s Favorite Theme Park for Third Year Running
Dolly Parton just got another major victory in her legendary career—this time not on the music charts, but in the Smoky Mountains where Dollywood just defeated Disneyland to be named America’s favorite theme park.
GTA 6 Publisher Drops DEI From Annual Report, Replaces With Questionable ‘Diversity of Thought’ Shift
In a quietly significant shift that’s making waves in the gaming world, Take-Two Interactive, the publisher of the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), has removed all references to traditional DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) initiatives from its latest 10-K annual report.
Walt Disney World Annual Passholders Hit With New Restrictions as Disney Starlight Parade Launches at Magic Kingdom
Just as fans were celebrating the long-awaited return of a nighttime parade to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom with “Starlight,” Disney has announced a notable policy shift—one that could significantly affect Annual Passholders hoping to catch the debut.
Paramount Offers Settlement in Trump CBS Lawsuit Over 60 Minutes Segment as Skydance Merger Hangs by a Thread
After months of legal silence, Paramount/CBS has finally put serious money on the table, offering a settlement to President Donald Trump to end his explosive $20 billion lawsuit over a 60 Minutes segment aired during the 2024 election. The move marks a dramatic shift in the media giant’s stance—and may signal panic as the company fights to save its proposed merger with Skydance Media.
Avengers Doomsday Delay Could Cost Marvel Tens of Millions According to Former X-Men Creative Insiders
The recent delay of Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars may be more than just a calendar shuffle. According to two former Marvel-affiliated creatives, the sudden shift in release dates could signal deeper issues behind the scenes — and the financial...
Park Hoppin’ Video Captures Sparse Magic Kingdom on Epic Universe Opening Day
While Universal’s brand-new Epic Universe celebrated its highly anticipated grand opening with a sold-out first day, Disney World’s Magic Kingdom was unusually quiet—as shown by one very familiar channel in the theme park community. Jay, better known as Drunk3PO from the Park Hoppin’ YouTube channel, spent the day at Magic Kingdom during Epic Universe’s big debut (while the rest of the Park Hoppin’ crew was having fun over at Epic!).
Texas Film Incentive Bill Moves Forward with $1.5 Billion Investment, Positions State as Conservative Hollywood Alternative
The Texas House of Representatives voted 114–26 on Monday to approve Senate Bill 22 (SB 22), a sweeping measure that allocates $300 million in film and television production incentives every other year for the next decade. If fully funded, the program would represent a $1.5 billion investment aimed at attracting film, television, and multimedia projects to shoot and produce in Texas, with the goal of creating local jobs, expanding economic activity, and positioning the state as a competitive alternative to other major production hubs like Georgia and California.
Black Panther Game Canceled by EA, Team Included Former Sweet Baby Inc. Dev Who Bragged About Not Hiring White People
Electronic Arts has officially canceled its Black Panther video game and shut down Cliffhanger Games, the studio created to develop the project.
Announced in 2023 as part of EA’s multi-game deal with Marvel, the title had been in early development with no gameplay footage ever released. Its cancellation comes amid escalating controversy surrounding members of the development team and wider corporate restructuring within EA.