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.
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.
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.
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...
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.