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Scarlett Johansson Circles Major Role in The Batman Part II — Zoe Kravtiz’s Catwoman Unlikely to Return
In one of the biggest casting moves of the year, Deadline has confirmed that Scarlett Johansson is in final negotiations to join Matt Reeves’ The Batman Part II alongside Robert Pattinson.
Paramount May Curb James Gunn Creative Authority at DC Studios if Skydance Wins the Warner Bros. Bidding War — That Doesn’t Mean Zack Snyder Is Returning
With Warner Bros. Discovery officially on the market, one of the biggest questions has been what happens to James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Studios leadership is Paramount emerges the victor? Various reports have bounced between two extremes: rumors claiming Gunn would be fired immediately if Paramount takes over, and others insisting he would be entirely protected. Now, a new report from an industry insider seems to land somewhere in the middle — and it directly ties Paramount, James Gunn, and the broader future of the DCU together.
The Matrix Creator Lilly Wachowski Attacks Conservatives Who Use the Term “Red-Pilled”
The Matrix co-director Lilly Wachowski is once again taking aim at right-leaning audiences—this time by declaring that conservatives who use the term “red-pilled” are essentially embracing fascism. The comments surfaced during a recent interview highlighted by The Post Millennial, generating fresh debate about who really owns the cultural language surrounding The Matrix and whether its creators understand the modern meaning of the phrase they helped inspire.
The Muppets Are Coming to Disney Cruise Line After Being Booted From MuppetVision 3D Theater
The Muppets are reportedly gearing up for live appearances aboard Disney Cruise Line as the fleet rapidly expands — a move already generating excitement among families planning a cruise vacation. But the development comes on the heels of Walt Disney World shuttering MuppetVision 3D earlier this year, erasing the final attraction personally overseen by Jim Henson himself.
Josh Brolin Breaks Hollywood Ranks to Defends His ‘Friend’ President Trump
In a Hollywood landscape where taking even a neutral position on President Donald Trump can get an actor quietly iced out of projects, Avengers, Deadpool 2, and Dune star Josh Brolin just lobbed a truth grenade into the industry echo chamber.
Variety Again Claims Paramount WBD Bid Backed by Saudi, Middle Eastern Funding After Previous Denial
Variety has published yet another report asserting that Paramount Skydance’s latest all-cash bid for Warner Bros. Discovery is backed by Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds, including Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the Qatar Investment Authority, and Abu Dhabi’s ADIA. The timing is striking—not only because the Warner Bros. bidding war is heating up, but because Paramount already blasted this exact story last month.
Josh D’Amaro is the Favorite to Take Over as Disney CEO
For months, industry watchers have speculated about who will finally succeed Bob Iger at Disney, and a clear frontrunner has now emerged. According to a detailed report from The Wall Street Journal, Josh D’Amaro—the chairman of Disney Experiences—has become the internal favorite to step into the top job as Disney CEO.
Bluey and Bingo Character Meet and Greet Headed to Walt Disney World in 2026
Is Bluey coming to Disney World? That’s a question being asked by parents around the world whose kids are endlessly entertained by the little Australian puppy on Disney+.
TheGamer Lambasts Marvel Rivals Over Lack of “Queer Couples”
If you ever needed a case study into why outlets like TheGamer, Polygon, and Kotaku keep cutting staff while gamers turn elsewhere for actual coverage, their latest lecture-piece about “queer couples” in Marvel Rivals is all the proof you need.
Bari Weiss Reportedly Has Big Plans for CNN Should Paramount WBD Deal Go Through
CBS News’ inaugural editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss, hasn’t even hit the 60-day mark in her new role, and already she’s making headlines again with reported plans for CNN.
Netflix Makes Mostly-Cash Bid for Warner Bros., But Government Opposition Looms
The Netflix Warner Bros. saga took another sharp turn this weekend as Reuters confirmed the streamer submitted a mostly-cash bid in the second round of binding offers for WBD. However, the streaming giant may still face enormous obstacles—even if its bid is competitive. According to reporting from the New York Post, high-level government officials have already indicated that they would oppose any Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on antitrust grounds.