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Opinion: Tariffs, Toys, And Retail Joys: A Cold, Hard Look At The Reality Of Today’s “Chynah Syndrome”
So yeah, we’re raising massive tariff’s on Chinese manufactured goods, and yeah, a lot of them have to do with toys and park merch (and popcorn buckets) and it means such things will cost more to get to these shores. But DOES that obligate a huge price rise where your...
Nintendo Switch 2 Offers Last Gen Power for Next Gen Price—Experts Compare Switch 2 Power to PS4 Despite $450 Price Tag
Nintendo’s next-generation console, the Switch 2, is officially launching at a retail price of $449.99—just $50 shy of Sony’s PlayStation 5. But while that price point puts it within striking distance of true next-gen hardware, early reports indicate that the Switch 2 will perform at roughly the same level as a PS4, a console that originally launched back in 2013 for $399.99 and now sells used for under $200.
Minecraft’s Box Office Success Sends Theme Parks in Race for Game Expansions Like Epic Universe’s Super Nintendo World
The Minecraft Movie just made $80 million in its second weekend and the race to get it into theme parks is on. At the same time, companies are proverbially licking their chops at the idea of using game properties in expansions to take a bit out of Disney. But if The...
Toy Prices Set to Skyrocket as US and Chinese Tariffs Could Double Costs for Hasbro, Mattel and More
Toys might be one of the items skyrocketing in price very soon due to tariffs, and companies like Hasbro are facing a real doomsday scenario. The word of the day lately is “tariffs”. If you are one of the few who still haven’t heard of them, be aware that they are...
Gina Carano and The Walt Disney Company Agree to Limited Protective Status in Lawsuit: Read the Order
Gina Carano and The Walt Disney Company have come to an agreement in regards to documents that will be turned over in her lawsuit against Disney, Lucasfilm and more. The court has ordered a protective order in an effort to safeguard secrets related to The Mandalorian,...
Bill Maher Stuns Fans With Surprising Take on President Trump After White House Dinner
In an unexpected twist that stunned both his audience and political observers, political comedian Bill Maher, a longtime outspoken democrat, offered an unusually positive account of his recent dinner with President Donald Trump—describing the evening as not only civil but surprisingly pleasant.
U.K. Tourism is Down in Central Florida, But Could Epic Universe Bring it Back?
Central Florida once had a rock-solid reputation as the top international destination for U.K. tourism. But that’s beginning to crack just as Universal’s ambitious new theme park project, Epic Universe, prepares to open its gates next month.
New data from VisitFlorida reveals that just 1.1 million tourists from the U.K. visited Florida in 2024, down 1% from the previous year and a steep 14.8% decline from pre-health crisis highs in 2019. That’s a troubling trend for the Sunshine State, especially considering that British travelers are the second-largest group of international visitors, trailing only Canada.
Partial China Hollywood Ban Begins as Retaliation for Tariffs—Trump Laughs in Response
China has officially announced a partial ban on Hollywood films, escalating cultural tensions following new 145% tariff on Chinese imports imposed on the Middle Kingdom by President Donald Trump. The move marks a sharp shift in how Beijing manages U.S. entertainment content—openly linking film import reductions to the White House’s trade strategy.
And Trump? He’s not losing sleep over it.
OPINION: Naughty Dog’s Greatest Trick Was Selling You The Same Game Five Times — The Last of Us Complete Releases This Summer
If you’ve ever thought, “Didn’t I already buy this?” when scrolling past a Last of Us title in the PlayStation Store—you’re not alone. With the announcement of The Last of Us Complete, Sony and Naughty Dog are once again bundling up Joel and Ellie’s greatest hits for another trip to the checkout line. This time, it’s the “definitive” PS5 package, combining The Last of Us Part I (the 2022 remake of the 2013 original) and The Last of Us Part II Remastered.
It’s not just déjà vu—it’s the fifth major re-release of these two games in just over a decade.
Netflix Profits Exceed Disney’s Streaming Success by 20x in New Report from THR: Is Bob Iger’s Strategy Failing?
The latest figures from streaming giants Netflix and Disney offer a stark comparison, underscoring Netflix's increasing dominance and highlighting Disney's continued struggle to achieve the scale and profitability initially promised by Disney+. Of course, YouTube is...
Outrage Erupts After Grace Randolph Hints Matt Reeves May Have Health Issues “Close” to “Chadwick Boseman Situation”
YouTube film pundit Grace Randolph is facing intense backlash online after invoking the late Chadwick Boseman while discussing circumstances surrounding filmmaker Matt Reeves, leading to accusations of recklessness and inappropriate behavior.
House of the Dragon Showrunner Responds to George R.R. Martin’s Concerns About the Show
House of the Dragon, the Game of Thrones prequel, has sparked both excitement and controversy since its debut. Recently, George R.R. Martin voiced concerns about the show’s direction, especially as it continues without new source material. In a late-August blog post on his “Not a Blog” LiveJournal, Martin expressed frustration, signaling to fans that he needed to address “everything that’s gone wrong with House of the Dragon.”