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Disney Hit with Major Layoffs as Hundreds Cut Across Film, TV, and Finance

Disney Hit with Major Layoffs as Hundreds Cut Across Film, TV, and Finance

The Walt Disney Company has initiated another significant wave of layoffs, impacting several hundred employees globally across multiple divisions, according to a new exclusive report from Deadline. The cuts are affecting key areas of Disney Entertainment, including film and television marketing, TV publicity, casting, development, and even parts of the company’s corporate financial operations.

James Gunn Shuts Down Superman vs Fantastic Four Rivalry Talk, Encourages Positivity Instead of “Online Fan Wars”

James Gunn Shuts Down Superman vs Fantastic Four Rivalry Talk, Encourages Positivity Instead of “Online Fan Wars”

James Gunn has made it known that he’s not interested in fueling fanboy firestorms. As speculation mounted about competition this summer between Warner Bros.’ Superman and Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps—which are set to release just two weeks apart in 2025—the DC Studios co-head took to social media to put the rumors and rivalries to rest.

Black Panther Game Reportedly Spent Four Years in Pre-Production Before Being Canceled by EA

Black Panther Game Reportedly Spent Four Years in Pre-Production Before Being Canceled by EA

Last week, Electronic Arts confirmed the cancellation of its Black Panther game and the closure of developer Cliffhanger Games. Now, thanks to new reporting from Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier, we finally know why the project was scrapped—and it wasn’t a creative dispute or a Marvel license issue.

According to sources close to the matter, the studio simply couldn’t get the Black Panther game out of pre-production after nearly four years of internal development.

Disney Claims “Streaming is Dead” Behind the Scenes While Iger Touts Success to Shareholders According to Star Wars Showrunner

Disney Claims “Streaming is Dead” Behind the Scenes While Iger Touts Success to Shareholders According to Star Wars Showrunner

In a moment of rare candor, Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy revealed this week that Disney and Lucasfilm told him “streaming is dead” during the production of the second season of his Star Wars series. The comment comes amid increasing scrutiny over the viability of Disney’s streaming business and a string of underperforming Lucasfilm titles on Disney+.

Deadline Approaches for Paramount Skydance Merger as President Trump Holds All the Cards

Deadline Approaches for Paramount Skydance Merger as President Trump Holds All the Cards

The clock is ticking for the Paramount Skydance merger, and all signs point to a frantic June behind closed doors. With just over a month remaining before a critical July 7th deadline, the media giant is under mounting pressure to resolve its legal battle with U.S. President Donald Trump or risk tanking its planned $8 billion merger with Skydance Media.

Recent Fantastic Four Test Screenings Reportedly “Mid” With CGI Incomplete, and Character Work Lacking

Recent Fantastic Four Test Screenings Reportedly “Mid” With CGI Incomplete, and Character Work Lacking

Marvel Studios may have a problem on its hands. According to multiple sources, the most recent test screenings of The Fantastic Four: First Steps were held earlier this week in Los Angeles—and the reactions are mixed. Though it’s still in the post-production phase, initial viewer feedback suggests the reboot might not be the triumphant return for Marvel’s First Family that Kevin Feige was hoping for.

Hunter Schafer Zelda Rumor Allegedly Linked to PR Firm Attached to Actor, Not Nintendo or Sony

Hunter Schafer Zelda Rumor Allegedly Linked to PR Firm Attached to Actor, Not Nintendo or Sony

A new rumor circulating online claims that Euphoria star Hunter Schafer—a biological male who identifies as female—is being considered for the role of Princess Zelda in Nintendo and Sony’s upcoming live-action Legend of Zelda movie. The rumor has sparked widespread debate among fans, due in part to the nature of Schafer’s public identity and what some see as a shift away from traditional casting.