Just when it appeared that Paramount Skydance had finally cleared the path to completing its massive acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, opponents of the deal have launched a last-minute attempt to intervene. The Block the Merger coalition filed an emergency...
Mark Hamill is now describing Luke Skywalker’s ending in Star Wars: The Last Jedi as a “nice exit” from the franchise — a notable shift in tone from the actor who spent years publicly criticizing the film’s portrayal of the iconic Jedi.
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav pushed back against a proposed compensation package tied to the initial Paramount bid for the company, calling the discussions “inappropriate,” according to a newly disclosed SEC filing. The revelation adds another layer of controversy to the increasingly hostile battle for one of Hollywood’s most powerful media empires.
The Academy Awards are moving to YouTube in 2029. It’s the end of an era, as ABC has broadcast the Oscars since 1976.
Now that Zootopia 2 has grossed over $1 billion in two weeks, a Zootopia 3 is all but certain. One idea, from the writer’s son, is for a Keanu Reeves cameo as character called (wait for it) “Baba Llama.”
Disneyland Paris has announced plans to add new scenes to its Rivers of the Far West attraction in Frontierland in 2026. These new scenes come from sketches from the legendary Marc Davis. Meanwhile Walt Disney World in Florida has permanently closed the Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom as part of a large-scale park transformation.
James Cameron is once again openly questioning how much longer he wants to remain tethered to Avatar before leaving the franchise — and this time, the financial stakes surrounding Avatar: Fire and Ash may finally force the issue.
Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners exited its role as a financial backer of Paramount Skydance’s aggressive bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. The news landed on the same info cycle as renewed public criticism from President Donald Trump aimed at Paramount’s new Ellison-led ownership orbit: an overlap that reads less like coincidence and more like a pressure point in a rapidly politicizing megadeal environment.
The WB Paramount takeover battle is far from over, despite Warner Bros. Discovery’s board issuing a forceful public rejection of Paramount Skydance’s $30-per-share hostile bid.
Tom Cruise, known for his daring stunt work in the Mission: Impossible franchise, reportedly isn’t risking any association with the Trump administration. Consequently, the untitled film project that was going to send Cruise into space has been grounded.
Three costumes worn by Taylor Swift are currently on display at Walt Disney World in Florida. The exhibit opened inside Walt Disney Presents at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in December 12th, drawing attention from visitors and media alike.
Disney has unveiled an aggressive marketing strategy for what is shaping up to be one of next year’s most consequential comic book movies. The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that a new Avengers: Doomsday trailer will be attached to Avatar: Fire and Ash over four consecutive weeks.
Rian Johnson is once again revisiting the backlash to Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and this time he’s not pretending it caught him off guard. In a new interview tied to the promotion of his upcoming Netflix film Wake Up Dead Man, Johnson openly claims that the massive fan backlash was not only expected — it was preferred.