When Disney announced that it would not renew its deal for the international streaming rights to Doctor Who, the BBC assured fans that the long-running series would continue. As part of the agreement, Disney had contributed to the show’s production budget, suggesting the series could face new challenges moving forward.
Viewers tuning into CBS on the evening of May 22 may have been surprised. While Stephen Colbert’s exit from The Late Show was heavily discussed and promoted, its replacement features a very different format and aims for a very different tone. “No politics,” Byron Allen told CBS Mornings while describing his roundtable comedy late show. “You come, you laugh.”
The latest Nielsen streaming rankings for April 20–26, 2026 paint a troubling picture for Disney franchise content. While Disney+ remains the home of Marvel and Star Wars, rival streaming services dominated nearly every category. Where Disney+ and Hulu did appear on Nielsen’s Top 10 charts, much of that success came from legacy Fox content and the BBC’s Bluey.
While Pedro Pascal may be the face and voice of Din Djarin, someone else usually brings the Mandalorian to life on screen. Unless the helmet comes off, another performer is typically inside the suit. In a recent interview with Variety, Mandalorian suit actor Brendan Wayne, revealed that three different men play the role—and explained how fans can tell them apart.
Stephen Colbert was barely off the air before the former late-night host returned to television. This time, however, he did not appear on another major network. Instead, Colbert resurfaced on a public-access program in southeastern Michigan.
Controversial streamer Johnny Somali is telling fans he is “like a celebrity inmate” in letters sent from inside a South Korean prison.
Spencer Pratt’s campaign for Los Angeles mayor is receiving some unusual support — and now, unexpected attention. A viral social media post accuses Jimmy Kimmel’s sister-in-law, Carly, of threatening a Los Angeles grocery store over politically themed cookies. She allegedly claimed that if the popular treats were not removed, she would stop shopping there.
In the battle of the musical biopics, Michael has significantly outperformed Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere at the box office. While both artists dominated 1980s FM radio, moviegoing audiences have responded very differently.
The Muppets may be returning to the big screen, though not in the way many fans might expect. According to an exclusive report from Variety, Oscar-winning screenwriter Charles Randolph is adapting Muppets in Moscow into a feature film.
Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser has been named the biggest theme park flop in U.S. history. Since closing in September 2023 after only 18 months of operation, many have viewed it as one of the worst failures in Walt Disney resort history.
The Odyssey from director Christopher Nolan is one of the most anticipated films of 2026. However, his approach to the ancient epic is already raising eyebrows. Not only have the director’s casting decisions sparked controversy, but the 2017 translation he referenced in interviews as inspiration for the screenplay has also become a source of debate.
The massive success of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie is still rippling through the entertainment industry. In early June, Masters of the Universe will bring another toy franchise to the big screen. However, these films may be pushing the company behind the brands in an unexpected direction. Southeastern Asset Management, which owns more than 4% of Mattel’s common stock, reportedly believes the company is not fully capitalizing on its entertainment assets. The investment firm is reportedly pressuring Mattel to make a deal with Hasbro.