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Disneyland Selling Dr. Facilier Merch After Stories Matter Initiative to Eliminate Voodoo From Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Disney’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the reimagining of Splash Mountain, has made headlines once again—this time for its merchandise choices. While the ride itself purposely steers clear of voodoo entirely, supposedly for the sake of cultural sensitivity, merchandise of Dr. Facilier, the voodoo villain of The Princess and The Frog, prominently graces the gift shop shelves.
New Square Enix Harassment Policy Could Lead to Legal Action Against Gamers, Company Will Go After Fans for ‘Denial of Personality’
Square Enix created a ton of controversy with its new group customer harassment policy, with many seeing it as a threat to both the gaming community and the industry as a whole.
Disney Faces Ten Billion Dollar Lawsuit Over Claims They Stole Moana from Copyrighted Script: But Are They Likely to Lose?
The Walt Disney Company is facing a $10 billion lawsuit over claims they stole large parts of Moana and Moana 2 from another writer. But how likely is it that Disney will either lose or settle the case? Animator Buck Woodall has filed a multi-billion dollar lawsuit...
Disney Star Mandy Moore Lashes Out at Fans Critical of GoFundMe for Inlaws’ Fire Relief Campaign
Mandy Moore, the This Is Us star and voice of Rapunzel in Disney’s Tangled, is facing criticism after sharing a GoFundMe campaign for her in-laws who lost their home in the Eaton Fire, part of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. She then angrily lashed out at fans, telling them to “F off” when she received pushback.
Former Xplay Host Adam Sessler Unloads on Controversial Ex-Kotaku Editor Alyssa Mercante on Social Media In Epic Takedown Before Going Back to Attacking Gamers Again
Adam Sessler attacked former Kotaku senior editor Alyssa Mercante on social media in a movie many were quick to call a “redemption arc” for the controversial former G4 host. However, he soon went right back to his favorite past time of insulting, demeaning, and lambasting gamers.
Hasbro Pulls the Plug on Hasbro Pulse Asia After Disastrous Rollout Amid Backlash Over Pricing and Policies
In a surprise move reminiscent of Target’s attempt to enter the Canadian market only to beat a hasty retreat a year later, toymaker Hasbro announced on January 9, 2025 that its online toy store, Habro Pulse, will no longer serve the Asian market.
Will Smith Hints at Matrix Reboot in Cryptic Instagram Post, as WB Seemingly Won’t Let Franchise Die With Any Dignity
Will Smith teased that a reboot of The Matrix is in the works in a recent post on Instagram. The post implies that Smith will be cast in The Matrix reboot as Neo or some other Neo-like “chosen one” character.
Universal Studios Hollywood Reopens Today Despite LA Fires, Rollercoasters Will Run While the Surrounding Area Burns
As Southern California continues to battle devastating wildfires, Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk have reopened today, January 10. This decision comes after the park was closed for two days due to the escalating crisis.
The Acolyte Actress Jodie Turner-Smith Demands $28K Monthly Alimony From Ex Because of ‘How Difficult It Is to Be a Black Woman’
Jodie Turner-Smith, best known for her role as Mother Aniseya in the failed and canceled Star Wars series The Acolyte, is making waves in her ongoing divorce from Dawson’s Creek star (and more importantly The Mighty Ducks star) Joshua Jackson.
According to court documents and insider leaks, Turner-Smith is demanding $28,641 per month in alimony, $8,543 per month in child support, as well as a staggering $250,000 in legal fees. Her reasoning? The challenges of “being a Black woman.”
EXCLUSIVE: Ubisoft Seemingly Prepping for Bankruptcy Ahead of Assassin’s Creed Shadows Release as Past Failures Spell Almost Certain Doom
The end might be near for Ubisoft. The year has barely started, and it seems as though the former giant of the gaming industry is showing more signs of decline as it seemingly prepares for bankruptcy ahead of the release of Assassin's Creed Shadows. In our previous...
Assassin’s Creed Shadows New Release Date is Anniversary of The Worst Modern Domestic Terrorist Attack in Japanese History, Another Wildly Tone Deaf Ubisoft Move Toward Japanese Culture
Ubisoft’s handling of Assassin’s Creed Shadows has sparked yet another controversy, this time over its newly announced release date.
The game, delayed twice already, is now slated to launch on March 20, 2025—a date that marks the 30th anniversary of the Tokyo subway sarin attack, Japan’s deadliest modern terrorist incident. For a game purportedly steeped in Japanese history, this decision has left many questioning Ubisoft’s sincerity and sensitivity. It’s a glaring misstep in a development cycle already riddled with accusations of disrespect and historical inaccuracies.
Nintendo Switch 2 Reportedly Revealed by Accident as Accessory Maker Spills Nintendo’s Biggest Secrets
At CES 2025, accessory maker Genki may have unintentionally revealed the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. Showcasing prototypes of accessories designed for an unreleased Nintendo console, Genki’s presentation has sparked a frenzy of speculation. With these leaks aligning closely with previously rumored Switch 2 features, it’s hard to dismiss this as mere coincidence.