Dana Walden is set to take control of video game production at Disney as part of a broader corporate restructuring. On Wednesday, she assumes her new role as President and Chief Creative Officer of Disney Entertainment.
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Trevor Denning’s work has appeared in The Banner, Upstream Reviews, and The Daily Caller, while his fiction is included in several anthologies from independent presses. A graduate of Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Mich., he currently resides in the palm of Michigan’s mitten. Most days you’ll find him at home, working out in his basement gym, cooking, and doting on his cat. You can follow him on X, Criticless, and YouTube at @BookstorThor
Disney to Change How Oscars Acceptance Speeches Work After 2026 Controversies
Among the more controversial aspects of the 98th Academy Awards was the acceptance speeches. It wasn’t only political statements that caused backlash online. On two occasions, filmmakers were cut off before they could finish speaking. Host Conan O’Brien joked, “I know we’re tight, but to retract a microphone on a man as he’s speaking is hilarious. Next up!” Many people online and in the industry aren’t laughing. Now Disney is looking at how it will handle Oscars’ acceptance speeches going forward.
Seth Rogen ‘Darkwing Duck’ May Be Moving Forward
A revival of Darkwing Duck from producer Seth Rogen is reportedly still in the works. According to ScreenRant, the project has been in development since 2020 but has seen little visible progress. However, recent remarks from Darkwing Duck voice actor Jim Cummings...
RUMOR: ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Runtime Revealed
A new theater listing may have revealed the runtime for The Mandalorian and Grogu. According to the U.K. theater chain Odeon, the next Star Wars movie will be two hours and twenty minutes long. The theater’s website lists the movie on its coming soon page. While tickets are not available for pre-order, the listing has sparked speculation among fans.
‘Wonder Man’ Added to Hulu and YouTube After Disney+ Nielsen Ratings Bomb
Wonder Man has been added to Hulu for a limited time. The latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) dropped all eight half-hour episodes on Disney+ at the end of January. By its second week, the series had dropped out of Nielsen’s top ten. According to Cosmic Book News, the No. 10 show that week logged 332 million minutes watched, meaning Wonder Man fell short of that.
Empire Magazine Editor Debunks Rumor that ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Didn’t Use ‘The Volume’
Ben Travis, deputy online editor at Empire Magazine, recently addressed some confusion surrounding The Mandalorian and Grogu. A now-deleted post from fan account Star Wars Holocron claimed that The Volume was not used during production of the film, citing Empire as its source.
‘Superman’ Box Office Lower Than Initially Believed
While many box office watchers have debated the long-term performance of James Gunn’s Superman, new reporting suggests the final numbers may be slightly lower than previously believed. Revised worldwide totals on Box Office Mojo now show a roughly $6 million decrease, bringing the film’s global gross to about $618.7 million.
Rebel Wilson’s PR Team Allegedly Attempted Smear Campaign Against Hollywood Producer
A leaked recording obtained by The Hollywood Reporter is raising new questions in a legal battle surrounding actress Rebel Wilson. A crisis public relations team representing Wilson allegedly discussed plans to launch a smear campaign against Amanda Ghost, producer of Wilson’s film The Deb. The new information emerges amid Wilson’s ongoing dispute with Ghost.
SAG AFTRA Issues Do Not Work Order on ‘Mega Man: Dual Override’
The upcoming Mega Man: Dual Override has become the center of a growing labor dispute after the union SAG-AFTRA issued a “Do Not Work” order for the game’s English-language voice production. In a statement dated March 9, the union said Capcom “has failed to initiate the signatory process,” and instructed members to “withhold any acting services or performance of any covered work for this production until further notice.”
Warwick Davis Honored with OBE By Prince William
Warwick Davis was awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) on Wednesday. The honor was presented at Windsor Castle by Prince William as part of the 2026 New Year Honours. Known for roles in Star Wars and the Harry Potter series, Davis received the award for his contributions to entertainment and charitable work.
YouTube Ad Revenue Surpasses Major Studios Including Disney, Warner Bros.
In 2025, YouTube generated $40.4 billion in ad revenue. That alone would be a major milestone for a streaming platform. But the real headline is what that number eclipses: the combined ad revenue of Disney, NBCUniversal, Paramount, and Warner Bros. Discovery totaled just $37.8 billion. YouTube—with its primarily user-generated content—surpassing the major studios in ad revenue signals a major shift in the media landscape.
Gene Simmons Says It’s Time for Mark Ruffalo and Ben Stiller to “Shut Their Piehole” About Politics
Gene Simmons had some blunt words for celebrities like Ben Stiller and Mark Ruffalo who engage in political commentary. “It’s time for everybody in the entertainment industry to shut their piehole and just do your art,” Simmons said. “Nobody cares what you think. I don’t.”