Marvin Montanaro

Marvin Montanaro is the Editor-in-Chief of That Park Place and a seasoned entertainment journalist with nearly two decades of experience across multiple digital media outlets and print publications. He joined That Park Place in 2024, bringing with him a passion for theme parks, pop culture, and film commentary. Based in Orlando, Florida, Marvin regularly visits Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, offering firsthand reporting and analysis from the parks. He’s also the creative force behind The M4 Empire YouTube channel, bringing a critical eye toward the world of pop culture. Montanaro’s insights are rooted in years of real-world reporting and editorial leadership. He can be reached via email at mmontanaro@thatparkplace.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X: http://x.com/marvinmontanaro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinmontanaro Facebook: https://facebook.com/marvinmontanaro YouTube: http://YouTube.com/TheM4Empire Email: mmontanaro@thatparkplace.com
Hollywood Trades Claim Josh D’Amaro Now Leading the Race to Replace Bob Iger as Disney CEO

Hollywood Trades Claim Josh D’Amaro Now Leading the Race to Replace Bob Iger as Disney CEO

The race to succeed Bob Iger as Disney CEO just got more focused—and more complicated. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro is now in “pole position” to take over the company’s top job, vaulting ahead of a crowded internal field of Disney CEO candidates that includes Dana Walden, Alan Bergman, and Jimmy Pitaro.

THR Claims Dave Filoni and Carrie Beck Will Replace Kathleen Kennedy as Co-Heads of Lucasfilm

THR Claims Dave Filoni and Carrie Beck Will Replace Kathleen Kennedy as Co-Heads of Lucasfilm

According to The Hollywood Reporter, studio insiders say Lucasfilm is likely to promote from within, with Dave Filoni and Carrie Beck expected to succeed Kathleen Kennedy in a shared leadership role. The move would mark the end of Kennedy’s tenuous decade-plus tenure atop the Star Wars franchise, as Disney looks to course-correct after years of inconsistent results.

Taylor Swift Ghosts Blake Lively Amid Baldoni Legal War, Allegedly Ignoring Blake’s “Groveling Excuses”

Taylor Swift Ghosts Blake Lively Amid Baldoni Legal War, Allegedly Ignoring Blake’s “Groveling Excuses”

Taylor Swift is reportedly going ghost on her longtime pal Blake Lively.

The pop superstar has allegedly severed ties with longtime friend Blake Lively following the actress’ escalating legal battle with It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni. According to a report published by the Daily Mail on June 3, Swift has gone no-contact with Lively after being dragged into the courtroom drama—reportedly ignoring all texts, calls, and emails from the actress.