Even though Hulu scrapped its Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot, some fans may still be curious to see what might have been. Sarah Michelle Gellar hopes they don’t. In an exclusive interview with Page Six Radio, the former Slayer was asked if she wanted the pilot to leak. “I hope it doesn’t. I actually hope it doesn’t,” she said.
Fans were shocked when ABC abruptly canceled the 22nd season of The Bachelorette just days before its premiere. After a disturbing video of this year’s lead, Taylor Frankie Paul, surfaced online, the network expressed surprise and quickly pulled the plug. In a post on X, Jillian Anderson, a former contestant on The Bachelor, highlighted ABC’s rigorous background checks, implying the network may have known about Paul’s past before casting her. Now, some are raising questions about why the show moved forward despite those warning signs.
Legendary actor and action icon Chuck Norris is dead at 86. A familiar face in film and television, Norris was also an early figure in internet culture. Known for his roundhouse kicks and signature look, the star of Walker, Texas Ranger, was respected by many fans around the world.
According to new data, Hollywood soundstages are seeing unusually low occupancy. A survey from local film office FilmLA found that just 62% were in use during the first half of 2025, down from the 63% occupancy reported in 2024—a total The Hollywood Reporter called “anemic.” The city reportedly has 8.3 million square feet in soundstages, yet much of it remains empty.
Television pilots are often shelved. However, the tension surrounding the recent attempt to revive Buffy the Vampire Slayer has become unusual. In an interview with People, star Sarah Michelle Gellar suggested the show was canceled because of a specific executive. Now, Hulu is pushing back.
John Lithgow appears to be reframing the story around his decision to play Dumbledore in the upcoming Harry Potter television series. The ongoing debate between gender activists and Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling made the project controversial before it even went into production. According to ScreenRant, Lithgow recently told The New York Times that he nearly quit the project over his disagreement with the author’s stance.
After last year’s successful debut, Universal Studios Hollywood has announced that it is bringing a One Piece back as part of its 2026 Fan Fest Nights event. Expanding on the original fan zone, this year the park is featuring a live stunt show. Based on the long-running manga and anime, One Piece has seen rapidly growing popularity in the West, driven in large part by the success of the live-action Netflix adaptation.
Information regarding the growing professional divide between Meghan Markle and Netflix has taken a dramatic turn. According to Variety, co-CEO Ted Sarandos reportedly refuses to speak with the duchess without a lawyer present—a claim her attorney has denied. However, it remains an allegation that suggests the relationship may be shifting from creative collaboration to carefully managed negotiation.
Lanterns, the upcoming superhero television series for HBO Max, has quickly become a flashpoint among DC fans. Many were already concerned after the R-rated trailer suggested a grounded tone. Comments from writer and producer Damon Lindelof sparked further backlash. Now, star Nathan Fillion and head of DC Studios James Gunn have come out in his support.
The first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day is as remarkable for what it does not show as what it does. Fans hoping for their first official reveal of Sadie Sink’s new character may have to wait until the next trailer to see her in costume. Similarly, there are no hints that The Hulk will be in the film—just Bruce Banner. Instead, audiences get to see Peter Parker/Spider-Man dealing with the consequences of a world that has forgotten him.
The Oscars may still represent the biggest night in Hollywood. However, viewership ratings suggest that for the rest of the country, it is just another Sunday evening. According to Nielsen’s big data plus panel, the 98th annual Academy Awards drew 17.86 million viewers on ABC and Hulu. That’s down 9% from last year’s 19.7 million viewers.
While there was much uncertainty around whether Netflix or Paramount would acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), one thing was clear: WBD CEO David Zaslav would walk away a very wealthy man. Now, the official estimates are in. According to Variety, Zaslav is poised to receive up to $887 million in compensation tied to the company’s pending sale.