Greta Gerwig’s controversial upcoming Narnia adaptation has received support from the families of C.S. Lewis’s stepsons. However, that endorsement has done little to settle concerns among skeptical readers.
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Netflix Buys Ben Affleck’s AI Firm InterPositive After Warner Bros. Exit
On Thursday, Netflix announced that it had purchased InterPositive, an AI firm founded by Ben Affleck. The news came less than a week after the streaming giant exited the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery. According to Deadline, Netflix executives and Affleck had been in discussions since last fall.
Temuera Morrison Suggests Lucasfilm Put Boba Fett “On The Shelf” To Punish Him After Fan Campaign Comments
The future of Boba Fett in the modern Star Wars television universe may be far more uncertain than fans realized — and according to actor Temuera Morrison, the reason might be Lucasfilm itself. In a recent interview with Inverse, Morrison suggested that his iconic...
Filings Reveal Trump Bought Part of Netflix’s Debt — What Does That Actually Mean?
Financial disclosures released by the White House in early March reveal that President Trump purchased between $600,000 and $1.25 million in Netflix bonds earlier this year. The timing of these purchases has drawn attention, as they occurred while the streaming giant’s bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery was unfolding.
David Ellison Says CNN Will Remain Independent as Paramount Deal Raises Questions About Network’s Direction
David Ellison may soon own CNN and that's already becoming a topic of discussion across the media industry as Paramount Skydance moves forward with its proposed $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. According to a report from Variety, some CNN employees...
‘Spider-Noir’ Gets TV-14 Rating, A First for Spider-Man Television
Spider-Noir, an upcoming live-action superhero series, has officially received a TV-14 rating in the United States. On streaming, it has a 16+ classification. This marks a significant tonal shift from the family-friendly neighborhood Spider-Man audiences have come to expect.
David Zaslav Sold Over $100 Million in WBD Stock
According to an SEC filing, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav recently filed to sell roughly $114 million worth of WBD stock. The move came just days after the studio accepted a $31 per share offer to be bought out by Paramount-Skydance. The Hollywood Reporter notes that Zaslav was not alone. Other WBD executives also filed to sell shares worth millions.
Major Middle East Theme Park Events Face Uncertainty: TEA SATE EME Officially Called Off, IAAPA Rumored to Follow Suit Amid Regional Conflict
Two major Middle East theme park events scheduled in the United Arab Emirates are being impacted by escalating conflict in the region that's rippling through the global attractions industry. The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) confirmed that it has canceled TEA...
Cillian Murphy Denies He’s Playing Voldemort in New Harry Potter as New Casting Rumor Emerges
Irish actor Cillian Murphy has addressed recent rumors linking him to the role of Lord Voldemort in the upcoming Harry Potter television adaptation. Murphy, known for roles in Peaky Blinders and Oppenheimer, provided a clear response during interviews while promoting...
Marlon Wayans Promises ‘Scary Movie 6’ Will “Cancel the Cancel Culture” and Bring Back Comedy
Twenty-five years after its debut—and a decade after its last installment—the Scary Movie franchise is back with what it calls a “rebooquel.” Star and co-writer Marlon Wayans said the new film isn’t just about reviving the spoof genre—it’s about pushing back on what he sees as a more cautious comedy landscape. “What we’re trying to do is bring back laughter,” he said. “This is about bringing back comedy the way it used to be. And I think the only way to do it is you have to cancel the cancel culture.”
Seth Macfarlane Reveals ‘The Orville’ Season Four is Written
Fans of The Orville may have some good news. Creator and star Seth MacFarlane recently told The Hollywood Reporter that the show’s writing team has 10 scripts ready to go for a potential season four. The popular science-fiction/comedy has not had new episodes in four years.
Stephen Colbert-Backed James Talarico Wins Senate Primary From Jasmine Crockett In Wake Of Late Show Gamesmanship
Texas State Rep. James Talarico has emerged victorious in the Democratic primary for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas, defeating Rep. Jasmine Crockett in a race that drew national attention — and a surprising late-night television controversy that critics say helped...
Highguard Shutting Down Just Weeks After Launch — Servers to Go Dark March 12
The live-service shooter Highguard is shutting down weeks after launch, marking one of the fastest collapses in recent memory for a major multiplayer title. Developer Wildlight Entertainment confirmed the decision in a public statement posted on March 3, announcing...