Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is giving Microsoft’s gaming franchises a more coordinated push into Hollywood, merchandise, and themed attractions, with a former Lucasfilm executive leading the effort.
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Hollywood Press Repeatedly Asked 12 Year Old Noah Schnapp About His Sexuality
Netflix is ramping up promotion for the long-awaited fifth and final season of Stranger Things, set to premiere this Thanksgiving after a three-year hiatus. The streamer doubtlessly hopes that the online discourse will center around fan theories and building anticipation for the return to Hawkins, Indiana. However, a recent interview in Time magazine with star Noah Schnapp, which examines how the media’s long-standing focus on his sexuality has affected him, threatens to pull the focus into the Upside Down.
Has Disney Finally Remembered America? “Disney Celebrates America” Marks a Patriotic Shift After Years of Cultural Drift
For decades, The Walt Disney Company has billed itself as America’s storyteller — a studio and theme park empire built on optimism, imagination, and the American dream itself. But over the past few years, that image has come under fire. From removing historical scenes on classic attractions to corporate departments focused on “stories that matter,” many longtime fans have accused Disney of erasing the very Americana that once defined its spirit.
Mexico Chamber of Deputies Approves Potential 8% Tax on Violent Video Games
On Friday, October 17th, 2025, the Mexican Chamber of Deputies approved a financial package which proposes an 8% excise tax on all video games it deems to be “violent.” This toll would apply to all gaming purchases, physical and digital alike, so long as they fit certain proposed criteria.
Hollywood Pushes Back: CAA Rejects OpenAI’s Sora 2 Over Threats to Creators’ Rights
In a forceful public rebuke, Creative Artists Agency (CAA) has formally rejected OpenAI’s newly unveiled video-generation tool, Sora 2, warning that its adoption poses “serious and harmful risks” to the intellectual property of artists, performers, writers, and other creative professionals.
Disney Quietly Removes Iconic Hollywood Studios Archway After 36 Years
The historic archway leading into the former Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios was removed overnight between October 17 and 18, 2025. The arch had stood as a nostalgic gateway for 36 years, debuting with the park on May 1, 1989.
Disney Announces Soarin Across America for Disneyland and EPCOT in 2026
Disney has officially announced Soarin Across America, a brand-new version of its “Soarin” attraction, coming to both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World in the summer of 2026. The new experience will replace the current Soarin Around the World film at Disney California Adventure and EPCOT’s The Land pavilion, marking a return to the skies with an all-new flight across the United States.
Jimmy Kimmel Brings Back “Drag Queen” Storytime Segment Featuring Children Being Read Eric Trump’s Memoir on Disney TV
ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! has revived its recurring “Drag Queen Storytime” segment where a drag performer in a dress and make up sits with a group of children to read them excerpts from conservative books and mock them. This time, performer Trixie Mattel, a biological male dressed as a woman, read excerpts from Under Siege: My Family’s Fight to Save Our Nation, a newly released memoir by Eric Trump, to a group of children on national television.
British University Claims Tolkien Orcs Represent People of Color and Lord of The Rings is Racist
When academia tries to “decolonize” fantasy, the result looks more like parody than progress. That’s what happened when a British university professor claimed that the depiction of orcs in the works of JRR Tolkien are somehow promoting racism.
Bari Weiss Ousts “Activist Wing” of CBS News: Fires Standards Chief in First Major Move as Editor-in-Chief
The Bari Weiss era at CBS News has officially begun — and she isn’t wasting time making her mark. In her first decisive act as editor-in-chief, Weiss has removed Claudia Milne, the head of Standards and Practices, signaling a long-overdue course correction for a network that’s been struggling to find its credibility amid years of ideological drift.
Marvel’s X-Men Reboot Finally Gets a Release Date — Kevin Feige Promises a “Reset,” Not a Reboot
After Marvel’s tumultuous announcement that Jake Schreier will be directing the X-Men reboot film, it seems the ever patient fans might finally have some good news, as an alleged release date has been revealed. According to a report from World of Reel, Jeff Sneider shared on The Hot Mic that Marvel’s X-Men is set to release at the beginning of the summer season, on May 5, 2028.
Bibbidi-Bobbidi Boutique Switches to Gender Neutral Costumes After Controversies
The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Magic Kingdom has recently undergone a wave of changes—not just to its prices and packages, but to the overall experience and even the costumes worn by Cast Members. This once-beloved “princess makeover” destination has long delivered magical transformations for young girls dreaming of becoming Disney princesses, as well as for boys hoping to become valiant knights or princes.
Gloria Estefan Says Rachel Zegler Will Play Her….in a Movie That Doesn’t Exist
Gloria Estefan claims Rachel Zegler will play her in an upcoming biopic. The only problem is that the movie doesn’t exist and no role has been offered. Plus, after the Snow White disaster, is Rachel Zegler really Hollywood’s choice for anything?