Star Wars and Indiana Jones star Harrison Ford blasted President Trump this week in the latest Hollywood political meltdown, calling him one of the greatest criminals in history.
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Is YouTube TV Making an Example Out of Disney? Channels Go Dark in Major Standoff as CNBC Reporter Shares Evidence of Strategy
It finally happened — the long-brewing tension between streaming titan Google and entertainment empire Disney spilled out into the open last night, leaving millions of subscribers staring at blank screens where ESPN, ABC, FX, and other networks once lived. The YouTube TV Disney negotiation war has escalated, and viewers are caught in the crossfire.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Set to Appear on The View After Co-Host Joy Behar Accused GOP of Being “Scared” to Go On
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has been slated to appear as a guest on the Disney daytime talk show The View on Tuesday, November 4th — which coincides with Election Day in the United States.
Wicked: For Good Director Jon M. Chu Hints at Anti-Trump Message in Film — “What Happens When You Look at Your Home and it’s No Longer the Home That You Thought it Was?”
Universal wants Wicked: For Good to be a global crowd-pleaser. But instead of letting audiences escape to Oz, director Jon M. Chu is hinting he’s using the Wicked sequel to make political commentary — and it sure sounds aimed squarely at the era of President Trump and the movement that reshaped American politics.
Netflix May Buy WB Afterall: Streamer Shockingly Moves to Explore Warner Bros Bid After Dismissing Concept
Only weeks after Netflix leadership downplayed the idea of buying entertainment giants, the company now appears to be circling Warner Bros Discovery — a move that could represent the biggest power shift in Hollywood since Disney acquired Fox. According to Reuters reporting, Netflix has hired Moelis & Co. and gained access to sensitive financial data, actively exploring whether to make an offer for the famed WB studio and its streaming assets.
Universal Confirms Epic Universe Isn’t at Full Capacity Yet — And It’s All Part of the Plan
Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe has been the most discussed theme-park opening in years — and for good reason. The park has drawn massive crowds, glowing reviews, and social-media buzz. Yet for all the praise and excitement, Universal quietly confirmed something major this week: Epic Universe is not operating at full capacity.
Simu Liu Rails Against AI in Hollywood — Claims That Art is “Human”
Hollywood has spent the last few years wrestling with digital tech, shrinking margins, and a frustrated audience that’s grown tired of lectures along with lackluster box office returns. Now, actor Simu Liu has stepped into the arena, sounding off about the rise of AI in filmmaking. And at the center of the artificial intelligence debate is the idea of using AI to supplement — or replace — background actors.
Sydney Sweeney Silences Plastic Surgery Rumors and Activist Insults — “I’m Going to Age Gracefully”
Hollywood star Sydney Sweeney has heard the noise — and she’s not budging. After months of activists nitpicking her face, comparing old childhood photos, and insisting she must have gone under the knife, Sydney Sweeney has finally put the plastic surgery speculation to rest. Not with defensiveness, not with filters, but with truth.
David Zaslav Extremely Complimentary of Ellison Family During Warner Bros. Town Hall Meeting — Is a Sale Imminent?
According to a That Park Place source close to Warner Bros. Discovery, CEO David Zaslav hosted a company-wide town hall this week that left many employees buzzing—not because of major announcements, but because of one surprising moment.
Disney Tightens Its Grip on Streaming TV With Acquisition of Fubo — and Turns Up the Heat on YouTube TV
The plot just thickened in Disney’s battle with YouTube TV. As the two companies fight over carriage fees and threaten a blackout of ESPN, ABC, and FX, Disney has quietly completed a blockbuster deal that explains everything: it now owns a 70% controlling stake in Fubo, the sports-focused streaming service once seen as a challenger to Hulu + Live TV.
Will James Gunn Continue as Head of DC Studios? Bloomberg Alleges Paramount to Keep WB Creative Teams Intact if Sale Goes Through
Will James Gunn continue as the co-head of DC Studios if parent company WBD is bought by Paramount? There are a lot of conflicting reports about what the future could hold for Gunn and the DC Universe.
HBO’s Lanterns Could Be Another “Old Hero Bad, New Hero Good” Story — Showrunner Claims Green Lantern Series is About “Replacement”
When DC Studios first announced Lanterns as part of James Gunn’s new “Gods and Monsters” chapter, fans expected an epic cosmic detective series — a grounded, serious look at the Green Lantern Corps that would finally give Hal Jordan and John Stewart the screen treatment they both deserve.