Gears of War: E-Day is already generating controversy during its early access period, but this time the argument has little to do with chainsaw bayonets or the Locust Horde.
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Oscars Could Move to Streaming as YouTube Enters the Bidding War Against Disney
The Oscars may soon be streaming in a very different way. According to a Bloomberg report, YouTube has officially entered the race to secure broadcast rights for the Oscars once the current deal with ABC ends in 2028. If successful, the Google-owned giant would become the first digital platform to host film’s biggest night.
‘The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure’ Joining Lightning Lane at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure will become part of the Lightning Lane Multi Pass lineup starting September 11, 2025. Guests staying at Disney Resort hotels can select the show in the My Disney Experience app now.
Seth MacFarlane Slams Hollywood: “We’ve Forgotten How to Tell Stories of Hope”
Seth MacFarlane, famously the voice behind Peter Griffin and Quagmire of Family Guy, believes much of today’s Hollywood television landscape is, well… depressing. MacFarlane appeared on the Where Everybody Knows Your Name podcast and shared his candid thoughts on Hollywood’s current offerings.
What Could Have Been: The Quentin Tarantino R-Rated ‘Star Trek’ That Never Launched
Quentin Tarantino’s forbidden country, or perhaps his final frontier, is playing in an established movie franchise. But speaking at Fan Expo in Boston earlier this month, Montgomery “Scotty” Scott actor Simon Pegg spoke to Collider and reminded us that we nearly got a Tarantino take on Star Trek. It’s an idea, “That was what we call in the business bats*** crazy,” Pegg told the outlet.
Zach Cregger Teases Weapons Sequel—Horror Hit May Return to the Big Screen
Weapons is the number-one movie in the world right now, and it may not be the last time audiences step into its unsettling universe. Director Zach Cregger has revealed that he already has another idea set within the same world, hinting that a Weapons sequel could one day make its way to the big screen.
Corporate Execs Claiming They “Get” Why DEI Hurt Them And Are Fixing It Protest Too Much, Methinks — An Editorial by LW Ghost
The folks at Imagineering now have a story they’re telling, and we all know they loudly proclaim that it’s all about the story, right? This one’s a real doozy. They claim draining the Rivers (now swamps) Of America and removing as much Americana as they can from Frontierland at the Magic Kingdom is part of “reimagining” and helping guests discover and create “their own folklore.” (And the unstated subtext, as with all such pronouncements from Disney management in the past 10 years or so is—“…and if YOU disagree, you’re an ikky, yukky doodoohead, so there!”)
“You Can’t Get Sick of Harley,” Says Margot Robbie — Claims James Gunn Hasn’t Approached Her About DCU
Margot Robbie has been one of the biggest names in DC’s film slate for nearly a decade, thanks to her breakout performance as Harley Quinn. From the original David Ayer “Suicide Squad” to Birds of Prey to James Gunn’s “The Suicide Squad,” she has been front and center whenever Warner Bros. needed the character to carry a movie. But according to Margot Robbie herself, James Gunn’s new DCU isn’t knocking on her door.
Imagineers Reveal Muppets Rock’n Roller Coaster Changes at Disney World: They’re Worse Than We Imagined
The Muppets are taking over Rock’n Roller Coaster in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. But if you were expecting the new Aerosmith-removing reskin to be something worth looking forward to, think again. Imagineers have screwed up another big assignment.
REVIEW: Peacemaker Season 2 Premiere Proves DCU Is a James Gunn Vanity Project
James Gunn’s much-hyped Peacemaker Season 2 premiere has finally arrived — and I sincerely wish it hadn’t and that I didn’t have to review it… What unspools in the first episode is a chaotic, vulgar, self-indulgent disaster that makes even Gunn’s shaky Superman reboot look like a cinematic triumph by comparison. I enjoyed much of the first season. I like John Cena. But this episode? It is amateurish, infantile dreck with almost nothing redeemable.
Disney Picks Abu Dhabi Over the West — Here’s the Real Market They’re After
When news broke that Disney would plant its next castle in Abu Dhabi, many assumed the decision was simply about money and oil wealth. After all, the United Arab Emirates has made a name for itself by luring global brands with deep pockets and glittering infrastructure.
Sydney Sweeney Faces Most Backlash From Women While Male Fans Show Support…To the Surprise of No One
Sydney Sweeney has spent much of 2025 caught in the middle of a cultural backlash firestorm. From her American Eagle “Great Jeans” campaign to her bizarre “bathwater soap” tie-in with Dr. Squatch, the actress is learning that not all criticism is created equal.
Universal’s Epic Universe Theme Park Projected to Inject $2 Billion into Florida Economy in First Year
Universal Orlando Resort’s latest theme park, Epic Universe, is projected to generate approximately $2 billion for the Central Florida economy during its first year of operation. This comes from a study led by economist Dr. Sean Snaith from the University of Central Florida’s Institute for Economic Forecasting.