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A New Winnie the Pooh Series is Being Developed, But Not by Disney
A new Winnie the Pooh series is on its way with a mighty production team. And the best part: Disney has no involvement whatsoever.
Now that the beloved yellow bear is in the public domain, studios have been jumping at the opportunity to adapt it how they want without Disney’s iron hand. Most recently, the world bore witness to the horror movie Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey. Though not financially successful, the studio behind it is still moving forward with a sequel, as well as other horror films based on Disney IPs entering the public domain.
Sidney Sweeney in Talks to Star in an Edgar Allan Poe Adaptation, But Production Company’s Website Raises Red Flags
An exclusive scoop from Deadline announced that horror studio A24 is developing a new movie based on The Masque of the Red Death, one of Edgar Allan Poe’s most popular works. Deadline claimed it will be “a wildly revisionist and darkly comedic take on the short story.” Most of the details are currently unknown, but Deadline believes the film will begin shooting this year.
George R.R. Martin Claims ‘The Winds of Winter’ is ‘Still a Priority’
A recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter revealed that George R.R. Martin still intends to continue his series, A Song of Ice and Fire. Many Game of Thrones fans are in doubt that this is true. Some online even laughed. However, it might be genuine this time—because he gave THR an explanation, not just an excuse.
EXCLUSIVE: Star Wars Author Removed Over DEI?! Is Lucasfilm Acting Legally?
A long time co-author on the Star Wars Encyclopedia (then called Ultimate Star Wars) was fired by publisher DK due to a mandate by Lucasfilm that they hire more diverse writers.
Gina Carano Returns to Star Wars Lore: New Lucasfilm Publication Includes Cara Dune
To the shock of many, Gina Carano appears in the new Star Wars Encyclopedia, published by DK and released this month. However, there’s absolutely no mention of any characters associated with The Acolyte. Carano’s character, Cara Dune, gets a large photo and a full write up detailing her history, military service, and adventures with The Mandalorian and Grogu. Dune was prominently featured in the first two season of The Mandalorian and was set to receive her own spin-off series on Disney+ called Rangers of The New Republic.
Epic Fantasy Author John A. Douglas Trashes ‘The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim’ Origin For Hera
Epic fantasy author John A. Douglas trashed the origin of Hera that Warner Bros. is using in The Lord of the Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim. A companion book for the film was released and provides an origin for Hera, an original character for the film who is also its...
Exclusive: Star Wars Author And Thrawn Creator, Timothy Zahn, Hopes Disney “Higher-Ups” Don’t Ruin His Creation
Timothy Zahn is a renowned American science fiction author best known for his influential contributions to the Star Wars expanded universe. His early career in writing began in the 1980s with short stories and novels that showcased his talent for intricate plots and...
Rumor: Star Wars: The High Republic “Coming To An End” After ‘The Acolyte’s’ Cancellation
A new rumor claims that Lucasfilm's publishing and media initiative, Star Wars: The High Republic, is "coming to an end." This new rumor comes from scooper WDW Pro during the Pro Show livestream. https://youtu.be/ZYDL7uerd9s READ: Kevin Feige Says Marvel Studios Has...
‘Game Of Thrones’ Creator George R.R. Martin Warns Creators “Ignore Canon, And The World You’ve Created Comes Apart Like Tissue Paper”
Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin issued a scathing warning to Hollywood creators and others that if they ignore canon their world or the worlds they are adapting will fall apart. In a new blog post, Martin discussed the dragons in Game of Thrones and...
Dungeons & Dragons Founder Robert Kuntz Blasts Wizards Of The Coast As “Disgusting Slime” For Attacking Original Creators
Robert Kuntz, one of the founders of Dungeons & Dragons, blasted Wizards of the Coast for attacking him and his fellow original creators in the preface to the recently released book, Dungeons & Dragons - the Making of Original D&D: 1970-1977. In the...
Neil Gaiman Accused Of Sexual Assault; He Denies It, But New Zealand Police Are Investigating
Neil Gaiman, a novelist and producer on The Sandman, American Gods, and Good Omens, has been accused of sexual assault with New Zealand police reportedly investigating the alleged crimes. Tortoise Media reports that two women are accusing Gaiman of sexual assault. One...
The Mother In Star Wars Mythology – Reflections on Abeloth And Kathleen Kennedy
The Force is what gives a Jedi his power. It's an energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us and penetrates us; it binds the galaxy together. - General Obi-Wan Kenobi Myths are a powerful storytelling form that serve an important purpose in any...