Taika Waititi remains one of Hollywood’s most recognizable directors. However, his latest film, Klara and the Sun, is receiving some decidedly unfavorable reviews.
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Hollywood Celebrities Mostly Silent on Iran: Have Paramount-Skydance-Warner Bros Rumors Chilled Movie Star Protests?
Have you noticed a stunning lack of Hollywood celebrity response regarding the historic Middle East conflict in Iran and their favorite subject for ridicule leading the momentous kinetic action? Sure, Rosie O'Donnell and Mark Ruffalo are speaking out... Jane Fonda...
Paramount+ and HBO Max Set to Combine as Company Promises HBO Will “Stay HBO”
Paramount’s newly planned streaming strategy is beginning to take shape, and it could significantly reshape the subscription landscape. Following the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, leadership says Paramount+ and HBO Max are expected to...
Deon Cole Mocks John Davidson’s Tourette’s at NAACP Award Show as Hollywood Backlash for BAFTAs Incident Continues
Deon Cole mocked Tourette's activist John Davidson at the NAACP Image Awards in a moment that's rapidly escalating online. Critics are accusing the comedian of crossing a line by mocking a neurological condition and adding to the ongoing celebrity outrage against a...
Variety Claims Black People Need Their Own “Safe Spaces” After BAFTAs Tourette’s Incident
In the wake of the BAFTAs controversy involving an audience member with Tourette’s syndrome shouting a racial slur, Variety has published a guest column arguing the moment demonstrates why Black artists still need culturally specific “safe spaces” like Black only...
Waymo and Orlando Mayor Announce Driverless Taxi Service is Coming
On February 24, Waymo announced that it was expanding its fully autonomous ride-hailing service to Orlando, Florida and three other U.S. cities. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, who was the first to take an official ride, said that the city had been working with Waymo for several months.
She-Hulk Actress Tatiana Maslany’s Scream 7 Boycott Call Falls Flat as Film Eyes Record Opening
Despite calls for a Scream 7 boycott from She-Hulk: Attorney at Law actress Tatiana Maslany, the latest installment in the long-running horror franchise is off to a strong start at the box office. Maslany urged fans on social media to skip the film amid the ongoing...
Mark Ruffalo Begs for Government Intervention to Stop Paramount–Warner Bros. Merger
Hollywood actor and activist Mark Ruffalo is publicly sounding the alarm over the potential Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, stepping into the growing debate just as Netflix has exited the bidding war. In a series of posts on X, Ruffalo urged state...
‘A Knight of the 7 Kingdoms’ Averages 26 Million Viewers Per Episode, Receives Critical Praise From Audiences and Critics Alike
A new report in Deadline confirms that A Knight of the 7 Kingdoms has been a hit on streaming. It reports that “the first season is currently averaging around 14M U.S. viewers and 26M global viewers per episode, ranking as the third-largest series debut since the launch of HBO Max.” The show was renewed for a second season before its debut, and is expected to return next year. As HBO looks to build momentum for its latest entry in the Game of Thrones franchise, fans and industry insiders alike are considering what made A Knight of the 7 Kingdoms a success.
CNN Staff Reportedly Panics as Paramount Purchase of Left Leaning Network Seems More Likely
The potential CNN Paramount tie-up is already sending tremors through the cable news world, and inside CNN itself the mood appears increasingly uneasy. According to reporting from Variety, multiple CNN employees are expressing concern about Warner Bros. Discovery’s...
What Paramount’s Warner Bros. Win Could Mean for James Gunn, DC Studios, and the Snyderverse
Now that Netflix has conceded to Paramount in the bidding war for Warner Bros., attention has shifted to what happens next. Pending final board actions and regulatory review, Paramount is positioned to assume control of the studio and its assets, including DC Studios. With the potential leadership change, some observers have focused on how it could affect James Gunn’s role, the direction of the DCU, and whether ownership changes would alter long-running fan campaigns surrounding the Snyderverse.
‘God of War’ Series First Look Draws Mixed Reaction as Fans Debate Prime Video’s Live-Action Vision
Amazon has officially revealed the first promotional image for its upcoming God of War series, and early fan reaction is already sharply divided. The image, shared on social media by Variety, gives audiences their first look at Ryan Hurst as Kratos alongside Callum...
Gay Days Return to Disney World and Universal After Sponsorship Fallout
The long-running Gay Days Disney World gathering is officially back on the calendar for 2026 after organizers previously announced the Orlando event had been paused due to lost sponsorship support. According to an update shared by Gay Days organizers, the multi-day...