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Michelle Gomez Bows to Gender Activists With “Allyship” Statement Ahead of Harry Potter Audiobook
The Wizarding World continues to expand across multiple mediums, but with each new project comes the shadow of controversy surrounding franchise creator J.K. Rowling. At the center of recent discussion is Michelle Gomez, the acclaimed Scottish actor known for Doctor Who as Missy, who will voice Professor McGonagall in Audible and Pottermore Publishing’s Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions.
Gamescom 2025 Hijacked by Politics And the Gaming Media Can’t Cheer Loud Enough
The opening of Gamescom 2025 was hijacked by divisive political statements, with one developer claiming on the stage that “Democracy is under attack.”
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Feels More Like Arkham Than Gotham Knights or SS:KTJL
When the words Lego Batman and Arkham show up in the same sentence, most fans don’t expect to take it seriously. Yet after the reveal of Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight at Gamescom 2025, many players are saying the unlikeliest thing: this brick-built Dark Knight game feels like the true continuation of the Arkham legacy — more than Gotham Knights or “Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League” ever managed.
Disney Scrambles to Win Back Men and Boys After Driving Them Away from Marvel and Star Wars
For years, Disney has been accused of alienating men and boys, the very audience that once made Marvel and Star Wars global juggernauts. Now, according to a Variety exclusive, the company is quietly admitting its mistake. Executives are instructing their film division to create content specifically targeted at Gen Z males—boys and young men between the ages of 13 and 28, who Disney has been pushing away for years.
Disney Turns the Muppets into a Broadway Rental After Shutting Down Jim Henson’s Masterpiece
The Muppets are going to Broadway, but not in any way that should excite longtime fans.
Disney has finally answered the question everyone was asking since they closed the door on MuppetVision 3D: “What’s next for the Muppets?” The answer, apparently, is licensing them out to a magician for a Broadway magic show.
Is Wicked Coming to Universal’s Epic Universe? Construction on Expansion Pads Continues
Epic Universe may have only opened a few months ago, but it’s already expanding, and some believe it could be adding a Wicked themed area. New permits reveal clear expansion plans for the park and aerial images have shown a 20+ acre plot of land cleared with construction materials behind the Stardust Racers roller coaster.
Sydney Sweeney and Bud Light: Speculation Swirls About Benefits of Potential Partnership
The phrase “Sydney Sweeney Bud Light” is suddenly everywhere online. Following months of poor sales and a damaged reputation after the infamous Dylan Mulvaney fiasco, many are wondering if the beer giant might turn to one of Hollywood’s fastest rising stars to revive its image. The Daily Mail even surmised that Sweeney could bring in upwards of $10 million for America’s formerly favorite beer.
Sony Raises PS5 Price Amid Stock Surge — Is This Tariffs or Corporate Greed?
Sony has confirmed that PlayStation 5 consoles will be getting a price hike in the United States starting August 21, 2025, citing a “challenging economic environment” as the reason. But with Sony Group Corp stock up more than 70% over the last five years, many gamers are questioning whether this move is truly about economic pressures — or just another example of a corporation cashing in on loyal consumers.
Disney World Dining Reservations No Longer Functioning Inside the App as “Beak & Barrel” Magic Kingdom Bar Woes Continue
Walt Disney World removed native dining-reservation search from the My Disney Experience app today. Tapping “Check/Reserve Dining” now opens a web browser—mirroring how Park Pass once worked. BlogMickey first spotted the change, noting that other app functions (like...
Is The Superman Jor-El Message Real? Digital Release Contradicts James Gunn Interview
James Gunn’s Superman was supposed to mark a clean start for the DC Universe, but the controversial Jor-El message in which its revealed the infant Kal-El was sent to Earth as a conquerer was particularly polarizing with long time fans of the iconic hero.
Paramount Stock Price Erupts after Signing Exclusive UFC Deal
When the bell on Wall Street rang last week, the newly minted Paramount Skydance came out swinging. Financial news and investment site Investopedia noted Wednesday afternoon that “Paramount Skydance shares jumped nearly 40%” just that day. According to analysts, this is the best two-day run for Paramount stock in 35 years.
Rachel Maddow Praises MS NOW Rebrand of MSNBC, Says Cutting NBC Will Make Network “Better”
Rachel Maddow, MSNBC’s primetime star and the face of the network for more than a decade, has weighed in on the channel’s controversial rebrand to MS NOW. While much of the public response has mocked the new name as clunky and uninspired, Maddow insisted on her Monday broadcast that dropping the “NBC” will actually improve the network’s future.