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Universal Islands of Adventure Files Permit for New Ride From Manufacturer of VelociCoaster and Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure
Universal’s Islands of Adventure has filed a new construction permit that points to the possible development of a future attraction. Public records in Orange County, Florida, show that Universal City Development Partners has submitted a Notice of Commencement for work within the park. The filing lists Intamin as the contractor.
Rosie O’Donnell Refuses to Say President Trump’s Name While Continuing to Obsess Over Him From Ireland
Rosie O’Donnell’s long-running feud with President Donald Trump escalated yet again this week — not through a new accusation or policy critique, but through a deliberate refusal to even say his name while continuing to devote extended public rants to attacking him.
Universal Studios Exploring Theme Park Plans in Saudi Arabia
Universal Studios, part of Comcast’s global media and entertainment business, is reported to be exploring plans for a new theme park in Saudi Arabia. Sources indicate the project remains in its earliest conceptual stages, with no construction begun and no final agreement completed.
Major WBD Shareholder Pushes Back on Paramount’s Amended Bid, Says Offer Still Falls Short
A major WBD Shareholder is signaling that the latest Paramount attempt to win over investors still hasn’t cleared the bar, even after sweetening its proposal with new financial guarantees and revised terms.
Steve Rogers Returns in First Avengers: Doomsday Trailer — But Does Anyone Care at This Point?
Marvel fans too busy to make it to the theater for Avatar: Fire and Ash this holiday season got an early Christmas present. Tuesday morning, the studio released on all of its social media platforms the Avengers: Doomsday trailer announcing the return of Steve Rogers.
Disney+ Releases Teaser Trailer for New Muppets Show Developed by Seth Rogen
Disney+ and the ABC broadcast network have released the first official teaser trailer for an upcoming The Muppet Show special featuring Sabrina Carpenter and developed by Seth Rogen, set to premiere on February 4, 2026. The special marks the first major television event tied to the franchise in decades and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the original series.
Paramount Serves Up Amended Offer to Purchase WBD — Board Warns Shareholders To Take No Action Yet
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has advised investors to take no action as it reviews the latest Paramount takeover proposal.
Adam The Woo, YouTube Pioneer Who Helped Define Independent Digital Storytelling, Dies at 51
The death of Adam The Woo marks the loss of a true pioneer in independent digital media — a new media creator whose work helped define what YouTube could be long before the platform became dominated by studios, sponsors, and corporate-backed influencers.
Vince Zampella, Influential Call of Duty Video Game Developer, Dies in Car Crash at 55
Vince Zampella, the video game developer behind many popular series like Call of Duty, died in a single-car crash Sunday afternoon. He was 55. According to the California Highway Patrol, Zampella and another individual were traveling on Southern California’s Angeles Crest Highway when their Ferrari went off the road and struck a concrete barrier.
Disneyland Tests “Wheels” and “No Wheels” Security Screening Lanes
Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, is testing a revised security screening process at some park entrances that separates guests into “wheels” and “no wheels” lines.
Jenny McCarthy Claims Hollywood Conservatives Are “Hiding Out” and Secretly Support RFK Jr.’s MAHA Movement
Actress Jenny McCarthy recently asserted that many conservatives in Hollywood keep their political views private because of fear of backlash. She made these remarks during a December 11, 2025 appearance on the Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark podcast on the episode “Jenny McCarthy On Being Jesus First, Pro-Medical Freedom and Conservative.”
Lightning Lane Premiere Pass Sold Out for 8 Consecutive Days During Holiday Period
The Lightning Lane Premier Pass at Walt Disney World Resort sold out for eight consecutive days at Magic Kingdom during a peak holiday period, while also selling out for four consecutive days across all Walt Disney World parks. Magic Kingdom sellouts began on December 20th and will continue through December 27th. Resort-wide sellouts will start on December 23rd and run through December 26th.