The aftershocks of Netflix’s stepping away from the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) are beginning to ripple through Wall Street. On Friday, Netflix stock saw a drop of around 10% despite posting results that slightly exceeded expectations during its Thursday Q1 earnings call.
Outspoken actress and director Elizabeth Banks recently challenged female Trump voters, asking, “What were you thinking?” She was a guest on Bustle’s One Nightstand podcast to promote her new Peacock series, The Miniature Wife, and discuss her career. When her role as Effie Trinket in The Hunger Games films entered the conversation, her political opinions followed.
A recent Sesame Street segment promoting Arab Heritage Month is sparking debate online.
On April 29, the Star Wars experience at Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge will expand its timeline to include characters from the original trilogy. The initial announcement that Han, Luke, Leia, Darth Vader, and even Chewbacca would soon be walking through the park was met with excitement from many long-time fans. In theory, it should provide an opportunity for families to create memorable moments with some of cinema’s most iconic figures.
While there has been no official announcement from Sony or Insomniac Games, a recent social media post has sparked speculation among gamers that Spider-Man 3 could finally be coming to PlayStation.
Audiences who have grown used to films rushing from theaters to PVOD may be in for a surprise. Project Hail Mary is not going to be streaming anytime soon. The surprise blockbuster’s theatrical performance has apparently encouraged Amazon MGM Studios to extend its theatrical exclusivity.
Cassie Lang—a character last seen in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania—is returning for Avengers: Doomsday. The film is being positioned as a massive, multiverse-spanning event. Earlier casting announcements of legacy characters, and Robert Downey Jr.’s return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a different character, sparked some discussion online.
New details emerging from CinemaCon are beginning to give moviegoers a clearer sense of what to expect from Godzilla Minus Zero. Early reactions suggest a sequel that expands both scope and stakes.
Pedro Pascal has added his name to more than 2,000 Hollywood industry professionals opposing the proposed Paramount merger with Warner Bros. The open letter, published Monday in The New York Times, argues that if the deal is approved, “the integrity, independence, and diversity of our industry would be grievously compromised.”
Director and Gollum actor Andy Serkis still has plans to take audiences back to Middle-earth. His upcoming film, Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum will bring back some of the original cast from Peter Jackson’s iconic trilogy. Viggo Mortensen will not be going on this journey, however, as the role of Aragorn has officially been recast.
Authorities in Australia have opened an official investigation into pop star Katy Perry over allegations that she sexually assaulted actress Ruby Rose in 2010. On Wednesday, Variety reported that it had received a statement from Victoria Police confirming the matter is being taken seriously.
After the launch of Saturday Night Live UK, industry observers watched the ratings closely to see how the iconic sketch format would translate to a new audience. Now four episodes in, a clearer performance trend is beginning to emerge. As the show heads into a one-week hiatus, some have pointed to signs of ratings struggles. However, industry trades like Deadline are framing the trajectory differently.