Disney is preparing to eliminate as many as 1,000 positions in the coming weeks, with a heavy focus on the consolidated marketing department. This marks one of the first major moves under new Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro, who took over in March 2026 after Bob Iger’s exit....
In one of the most unexpected turns in modern comic book storytelling, Marvel has introduced a white Black Panther as the new ruler of Wakanda in Marvel Knights: The World to Come Vol. 1 #1 (2025).
Geoff Keighley, the longtime host of The Game Awards and producer of Summer Game Fest, is under fire again—this time for allegedly misrepresenting tech demo footage of The Witcher 4 as actual gameplay. The controversy erupted on X after Keighley posted stills from a recent CD Projekt Red presentation.
In a striking turn of events, Disney fans are throwing the company’s own words back at it after this week’s announcement that the Rivers of America—including Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Belle Riverboat—will close permanently at Magic Kingdom on July 6, 2025 in Walt Disney World.
As PRIDE Month 2025 enters its first week, Xbox has quietly made a move that distinguishes it from most other major players in the video game industry. Without issuing a statement or making a dedicated post, the brand updated its profile images on X, Facebook, and Instagram to include rainbow-themed graphics—becoming the only major console manufacturer to acknowledge the observance in any public-facing way so far.
Halo is once again participating in PRIDE month for 2025 while Reddit mods ban users for acknowledging any other themed month for June.
As June begins, a noticeable shift has taken place across the United States. Many companies that previously launched PRIDE Month campaigns with splashy cosmetics, rainbow-themed branding, and celebratory posts have gone silent. Ubisoft, Target, Starbucks, Disney, and others—companies that, in past years, would immediately swap their social media banners or offer limited-time PRIDE content—have so far stayed quiet.
Cynthia Erivo is no stranger to headline-making roles, but her latest casting has ignited a firestorm of controversy—one that she appears to welcome with open arms. The Wicked and The Color Purple star is set to play Jesus Christ in an upcoming three-day run of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl. But rather than address the growing wave of criticism from faith-based audiences upset that their Savior has been race and gender swapped with empathy or nuance, Erivo is embracing the outrage with a grin—and a provocative quote.
Walt Disney World has officially announced that the Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom, including the Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island, is closing permanently at the end of July 6, 2025, immediately following the Fourth of July weekend.
Despite a high-profile crossover with Star Wars, one of the most recognizable franchises in the world, Fortnite has just recorded its lowest average monthly player count in two years. The dip in numbers comes during what should have been a major engagement boost—an expansive Star Wars-themed season currently live in the game, complete with legacy characters, weekly updates, and a culminating live event set for June 7.
Universal Orlando Resort has officially announced that Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, the iconic roller coaster towering over the entrance of Universal Studios Florida, will be permanently closing on August 18, 2025. The attraction’s impending retirement was first hinted at in late 2024, but the official closing date is now confirmed.
Mark Hamill may be ready to leave the lightsaber behind for good. In a recent interview promoting his upcoming film The Life of Chuck, the Star Wars legend reflected on his time playing Luke Skywalker—and indicated that it may be time for the galaxy to move on.
George R.R. Martin, the fantasy and science fiction writer, whose Song of Ice and Fire series lead to HBO’s mega hit Game of Thrones, vented a bit about the contentious relationship he and his fans have developed in the last 14 years as they wait for his next book, The Winds of Winter.
The State of California is opening an investigation into Paramount's efforts to settle a $20 billion lawsuit with President Trump, but the reason for it may have little to do with actual fact-finding. Rather, politicians could be looking for a way to convince Skydance...