In a head-spinning moment of self-unawareness, Jimmy Kimmel—longtime late-night host, Democrat fundraiser, and primetime partisan has blamed the rise of Donald Trump on cancel culture and liberals who spent years attacking comedians.
Yes, seriously.
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Apoloitical Christian Comedian Nate Bargatze to Host 2025 Emmys as Awards Show Shifts Away from Divisive Political Comedy
In a move that continues a notable shift in tone for Hollywood’s awards season, CBS has announced that apolitical Christian stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze will host the 77th annual Emmys. The telecast is set to air live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 14, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS, with simultaneous streaming on Paramount+.
OPINION The Disney Magic Is Gone — There’s No Value Left in a Walt Disney World Vacation
Once upon a time, Walt Disney World was the gold standard of family vacations. It was the crown jewel of American escapism—a place where children and adults alike could step into a world of imagination, wonder, and charm. But that era is over. The magic is gone. And no matter how much Disney’s marketing machine tries to sprinkle pixie dust over the numbers, the truth is unavoidable: there’s simply no longer any value in a Walt Disney World vacation.
OPINION: Fantastic Four Proves There’s No Saving Marvel — Not Even The X-Men Can Revive the MCU Now
Fantastic Four: First Steps was supposed to mark a bold new beginning. Instead, it’s the latest evidence that Marvel Studios has completely lost the plot — and worse, lost its audience. What once was the most trusted name in blockbuster entertainment is now a hollow brand, coasting on nostalgia and ideology rather than quality or storytelling.
Warner Bros. Confirms New Gremlins and Goonies Movies Are in Development
Warner Bros. Pictures has officially announced that new sequels are in development for two of its most beloved 1980s franchises: Gremlins and The Goonies. The studio confirmed the news in a new interview with Deadline, offering a glimpse into its upcoming lineup of legacy projects.
Harry Potter Missing from Universal UK Theme Park Plans—But There May Be a Reason Why
One of the most puzzling omissions from Universal Studios’ newly announced UK theme park is arguably its most globally recognized franchise: Harry Potter. With a 476-acre resort now confirmed for Bedfordshire, just an hour north of London, and concept art revealing lands potentially tied to Jurassic Park, Shrek, and Back to The Future, fans were quick to notice what wasn’t there—and that’s Hogwarts.
OPINION: Disney’s Grand Mistake at the Grand Floridian—Upcoming Renovation Will Add a Bar and Remake Iconic Lobby Into Bland Floridian at Walt Disney World
This week, Disney Parks Blog released new concept art and design plans for a reimagined Grand Floridian Resort lobby. The changes are being sold as a “refurbishment,” a light refresh meant to breathe new life into the resort. But what’s really happening is far more insidious: Disney is dismantling one of its most elegant, timeless spaces and replacing it with something entirely ordinary that’s soaked in alcohol.
Nintendo Switch 2 Offers Last Gen Power for Next Gen Price—Experts Compare Switch 2 Power to PS4 Despite $450 Price Tag
Nintendo’s next-generation console, the Switch 2, is officially launching at a retail price of $449.99—just $50 shy of Sony’s PlayStation 5. But while that price point puts it within striking distance of true next-gen hardware, early reports indicate that the Switch 2 will perform at roughly the same level as a PS4, a console that originally launched back in 2013 for $399.99 and now sells used for under $200.
Is Back to the Future Returning to Universal Parks? New Trademark and Concept Art Spark Rumors for Universal UK Theme Park
The DeLorean may be revving up for another Back To The Future Universal adventure—this time in Bedfordshire.
Universal Studios’ upcoming UK theme park project just got a lot more interesting thanks to a newly discovered trademark filing for Back to the Future in the United Kingdom. The application, filed in late December 2024 and entered into the UK register in March 2025, specifically includes theme park attraction and live show services under Class 41.
Bill Maher Stuns Fans With Surprising Take on President Trump After White House Dinner
In an unexpected twist that stunned both his audience and political observers, political comedian Bill Maher, a longtime outspoken democrat, offered an unusually positive account of his recent dinner with President Donald Trump—describing the evening as not only civil but surprisingly pleasant.
Amazon Tomb Raider Series Reportedly Dead After $100 Million Phoebe Waller-Bridge Deal Produces Nothing
It appears to be game over for the Phoebe Waller-Bridge Amazon Tomb Raider series. The high-profile reboot, once touted as a flagship franchise for Prime Video, is now reportedly dead. And with it, another chapter closes in the long, expensive saga of Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s $100 million no-content deal.
U.K. Tourism is Down in Central Florida, But Could Epic Universe Bring it Back?
Central Florida once had a rock-solid reputation as the top international destination for U.K. tourism. But that’s beginning to crack just as Universal’s ambitious new theme park project, Epic Universe, prepares to open its gates next month.
New data from VisitFlorida reveals that just 1.1 million tourists from the U.K. visited Florida in 2024, down 1% from the previous year and a steep 14.8% decline from pre-health crisis highs in 2019. That’s a troubling trend for the Sunshine State, especially considering that British travelers are the second-largest group of international visitors, trailing only Canada.