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Disney’s Live-Action ‘Moana’ True Budget Revealed — How Much Does it Have to Make?
Disney’s live-action Moana may be facing a much larger financial challenge than previously believed. For months, reports and industry speculation placed the budget for Disney’s latest live-action remake around $200 million. However, that number always appeared...
Disneyland Welcomes One Billionth Guest
Disneyland Resort has reached a historic attendance milestone by welcoming its honorary one billionth guest. The recognition took place on July 3, 2026, at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, just days ahead of the resort's 71st anniversary. The Disneyland one...
GLAAD Study Finds LGBTQ Representation in Major Studio Films Declined for Third Year, Including Complete Absence From Family Films
A new study from GLAAD reports that LGBTQ representation in major studio films declined for the third consecutive year, including a complete absence of LGBTQ characters in animated and family films rated PG and below. The organization released the 14th edition of its...
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Dodges Race Bait Question from Variety Reporter Marc Malkin at ‘Moana’ Premiere
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was presented with a question about race and representation from Variety reporter Marc Malkin while promoting Disney’s live-action Moana, but the actor refused to say he was unable to identify with one of his childhood heroes simply because...
Access Media Critics Heap Praise on ‘The Odyssey’ While Audiences Remain Divided Amid Growing Controversies
Hollywood critics are already showering Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey with overwhelming praise, but the glowing early reactions arrive amid a much larger conversation about the growing divide between access media enthusiasm and audience skepticism. Following early...
The Office Star Blasts Ricky Gervais for Telling Celebrities Not to Talk About Politics
The Office actor Rainn Wilson is pushing back against one of Ricky Gervais’ most famous arguments about celebrity activism, declaring that actors have every right to speak out on political or social issues despite the British comedian’s long-running criticism.
Disney Testing Market for Digital Pin Trading with America 250 Disney+ Giveaway
Disney is expanding its digital collectibles program with an America 250 digital pin collection available through Disney Pinnacle. As part of the promotion, eligible Disney+ subscribers can claim a free Mickey Mouse digital pin through the Disney+ Perks program. The...
Xbox Reportedly Developing Disc to Digital Feature in Preparation of Ending Physical Media Sales
Microsoft appears to be preparing for a future where physical XBOX games no longer exist. According to a new report from The Verge, Microsoft is developing a “disc-to-digital” feature that would allow XBOX owners to convert eligible physical game discs into digital licenses. The feature reportedly applies to Xbox One and Xbox Series X titles and is designed to preserve players’ existing game libraries as the company moves toward an increasingly digital ecosystem.
Universal Japan Getting a Special Harry Potter After Hours Event
Universal Japan has announced a special Harry Potter after-hours event that will take place on September 1, 2026. The limited-capacity program is part of the park's "Back to Hogwarts" celebration, which marks 25 years since the release of the first Harry Potter film,...
Brad Bird Quickly Puts Your ‘Ratatouille 2’ Dreams Out of Their Misery
In a sequel-obsessed market, Brad Bird says no to "Ratatouille 2." The director shared his thoughts in a Collider interview. When asked if he wanted to make the sequel to Pixar classic, he replied, "No I don't." Bird said Pixar has occasionally raised the idea of a...
Rachel Zegler Is Back — Next Movie Appears to Be a Feminist Thriller After ‘Snow White’ Box Office Disaster
Rachel Zegler is back in Hollywood and her next movie has officially been announced. The actress is returning to the big screen with another project that appears positioned directly around modern social issues. Following the box office disaster of Disney’s live-action...
XBox Boss Admits Game Pass Was a Failure for Microsoft While Announcing Mass Layoffs
Microsoft’s gaming division is undergoing the biggest shakeup in Xbox history. According to the company’s new leadership, the business model that “bet on Game Pass, multi-platform, and a broader portfolio of content” ultimately failed to deliver a healthy business.