Early box office tracking suggests that The Mandalorian and Grogu is trailing behind Solo, leading many industry watchers to say, “This is not the way.”
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Robert Downey Jr. Sits Down with Dominique Thorne in Another Scripted Marvel PR Push for Ironheart
In Marvel’s latest attempt to salvage interest in Ironheart, the long-delayed Disney+ series centered on Riri Williams, the studio has rolled out the nuclear option: Robert Downey Jr yet again. In his latest promotional sit-down with Dominique Thorne — the actress behind the titular character — RDJ is on-hand to give his take on the first three episodes of Ironheart while acting as an emotional bridge between Tony Stark and Riri Williams.
Superman Review – James Gunn’s Brightly Colored Train Wreck May Derail DC for Good
I haaaaaated this movie. I hated it with a deep, gnawing frustration. Because for the third time in my life, a director has rebooted Superman—and for the third time, they failed.
Epic Universe Medallions Restocked Amid $5,000 Resale Frenzy
Universal Orlando Resort has restocked its Epic Universe Grand Opening medallion—a previously sold out item that had recently been listed on eBay for as much as $5,000. The surprise return of this collectible comes after widespread criticism of limited availability and rampant price gouging by resellers.
Nick Frost Believes He “Manifested” His Harry Potter Role By Writing “Hagrid” 5,000 Times, Weighs in on J.K. Rowling Controversies
Nick Frost, best known for his work in Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, is set to portray Rubeus Hagrid in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter reboot. However, he insists it was no mere choice on the part of the casting directors.
In an interview with The Observer, he claimed to have “manifested” the role by writing “Hagrid” 5,000 times, essentially treating the casting process like a magical vision board.
Insiders Allegedly Call Ironheart The Worst Thing Marvel Has Ever Made, According to Nerdrotic
According to longtime YouTuber and pop culture commentator Nerdrotic, Marvel insiders are calling Ironheart “the worst thing they have ever made”—and the evidence backing that claim keeps piling up.
Harry Potter Film Actor Calls Fans ‘Racist’ Over Snape Casting Backlash
The backlash to HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter reboot Snape casting just got more heated—and this time, one of the original franchise stars is adding fuel to the fire.
Jason Isaacs, best known for playing Lucius Malfoy in the original film series, is now publicly attacking fans who have voiced criticism over the casting of Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape. Speaking at FanExpo Denver, Isaacs didn’t hold back, accusing online commenters of prejudice and declaring Essiedu one of the “best actors I’ve ever seen in my life.”
Variety Grossly Misrepresents Apolitical James Gunn Quote at Superman Preimiere as Anti-Trump Rant — Marc Malkin Strikes Again
Variety is once again under fire for spinning a neutral quote into political controversy, this time targeting Superman director James Gunn. At the film’s press junket, Variety’s Marc Malkin approached Gunn with a divisive question about the supposed backlash from Trump supporters over Gunn’s earlier comments framing Superman as an immigrant. But Gunn didn’t take the bait.
EXCLUSIVE: Ahsoka Season 2 Release Window and Reason Behind it Revealed
An insider source has revealed to That Park Place when we can expect to see Ahsoka Season 2 hit Disney+ along with the internal reasons why Lucasfilm chose that specific time period. To date, the Ahsoka Season 2 launch remains unscheduled, but our...
Baldur’s Gate 3 Actor Claims Diversity-Driven Storylines are Being Cut Throughout the Gaming World
A new report by The Gamer is raising eyebrows for what it presents as a straight news story—but reads more like an editorial—on the state of gaming diversity under the current political climate in the United States.
Video Game Industry Tries to Squash ‘Stop Killing Games’ Movement By Stating That You Don’t Actually Own Your Games
The “Stop Killing Games” movement just hit 1 million signatures in the European Union—triggering a mandatory response from lawmakers and setting the stage for a public hearing in the European Parliament. But as the campaign, spearheaded by YouTuber Ross Scott, gains global momentum, the video game industry has fired back.
Twitch Faces Significant Criticism Over Hasan Piker Livestream Incident as Attorney at Legal Mindset Ramps Up Pressure
A Legal Experts Weigh In as Twitch Star Sparks Debate Over Platform Policy and Free Speech... and Twitch may want to take notice! Twitch streamer and political commentator Hasan Piker is facing growing controversy after a livestream in which he allegedly doxxed a...
James Gunn Calls Claim That Superman Must Make $700 Million to Break Even ‘Utter Nonsense’ in Latest Budget Battle
James Gunn is once again refuting claims that his upcoming Superman film is facing impossible financial hurdles due to a bloated budget. The director and co-head of DC Studios addressed the rumors in a recent interview with GQ, specifically calling out the widely circulated belief that the film must gross $700 million just to break even.