The first round of Warner Bros. bids has officially landed, and the early numbers reportedly don’t come close to the “$30 per share” that CEO David Zaslav hoped to command.
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Disney CFO Confirms Theme Parks Prioritize High-Income Guests Over Average American Families
Disney finally said the quiet part out loud, admitting that it values high-income guests at its theme parks over average American families
For decades, Walt Disney World and Disneyland were synonymous with the dream American vacation — a place where families saved, planned, and counted down the days to that once-in-a-lifetime trip. But according to Disney’s own financial team, those days are slipping further into the past. And now, the company isn’t even pretending otherwise.
Paramount Cancels The Last Ronin — Rebooting TMNT Live Action Movie Franchise With Sonic Producer
Paramount Pictures is officially shifting course with its Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles strategy, shelving the darker R-Rated Last Ronin adaptation in favor of launching a new TMNT live action movie series aimed squarely at a broader, all-ages audience.
Disney Reportedly Paying $60 Million Salaries to Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, and Idina Menzel for Frozen 3 & 4
Disney’s reported salaries for the Frozen franchise’s three central stars have set a new benchmark in animation history. According to reporting from The Wrap, Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, and Idina Menzel have signed deals for salaries worth more than $60 million apiece to return for Frozen 3 and 4 combined.
RUMOR: Disney Says Sabrina Carpenter “Too Pretty” To Play Rapunzel in Live Action Tangled Remake
Disney’s live-action remake of Tangled hasn’t even entered production yet, and it’s already generating drama for the Mouse House. The latest wave of speculation centers on rumors that Sabrina Carpenter was in talks to play Rapunzel.
Leslye Headland Calls YouTube Critics ‘Fascists and Racists’ While Addressing The Acolyte Cancellation
In her first major interview since The Acolyte was pulled from Disney+, creator Leslye Headland has reignited controversy with a series of candid remarks on the show’s cancellation — culminating in her labeling a portion of longtime YouTube commentators as “fascists and racists.”
J.K. Rowling Arrives on Set as HBO Pushes Forward With Harry Potter Reboot Series
J.K. Rowling has officially stepped onto the set of the new HBO Harry Potter series, marking her first in-person visit as production continues at a steady pace.
Disney Faces Scrutiny After SEC Filings Misstate Summer Park Trends—Why The Mouse House Could Be in Legal Trouble
Disney Parks attendance is plummeting in the summer, but the company’s SEC filings say differently.
It looks like Bob Iger’s Mouse House has a new problem on its hands—and this time, it isn’t streaming losses, theme-park price hikes, or the ongoing decline in audience goodwill. It’s something far more fundamental: its own financial filings no longer match reality.
Daniel Radcliffe Sends a Letter to HBO’s New Harry Potter Actor, ‘I Hope You Have the Best Time’
HBO’s new Harry Potter reboot series hasn’t even started airing yet, but it’s already generating headlines. The latest comes courtesy of Daniel Radcliffe, the original Harry himself, who has now confirmed that he personally reached out to Dominic McLaughlin, the young actor taking over the iconic role.
Sadie Sink Reportedly Joining Avengers: Secret Wars After Mystery Spider-Man Role
Hollywood just added another twist to its ever-growing Marvel puzzle. A new report suggests that Stranger Things star Sadie Sink—who is set to appear in Spider-Man: Brand New Day—will also show up in the next Avengers film. And while Marvel remains silent, the timing and filming details strongly point toward this being Avengers: Secret Wars.
Cynthia Erivo Melts Down as Helicopter Interrupts Interview — Wicked Press Tour Keeps Getting Stranger
The Wicked: For Good press tour was already on shaky ground, but nothing has captured the internet’s attention quite like the now-viral moment involving a helicopter passing overhead during an outdoor interview with Cynthia Erivo.
Paramount Skydance Publicly Denies Arab Wealth Fund Involvement in Warner Bros. Discovery Bid
The battle over Warner Bros. escalated this morning as Paramount Skydance issued a rare and sharply worded statement denying a major claim circulating across Hollywood trade outlets about its upcoming bid.