Greta Gerwig has explained why she chose Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” for the trailer promoting Netflix’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew.
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Nintendo Releases Free Dixie Kong Update for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
Nintendo has released a free update for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, introducing new playable content including Dixie Kong, and technical improvements for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 consoles. A free update is rolling into #DonkeyKong Country Returns HD!...
Netflix Claims It Debated Theatrical Distribution Before Warner Bros. Bid
According to Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, the streaming giant had considered theatrical distribution before its move to acquire Warner Bros. At the time, Netflix decided that the company was better served focusing on its current business model.
James Gunn Taps Writer of Failed ‘The Flash’ and ‘Birds of Prey’ Movies for Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Raising Major Red Flags for DC
James Gunn’s rebooted DC cinematic universe is supposed to be a clean slate. A reset. A chance to finally stabilize a franchise that has spent the better part of a decade lurching from one misfire to the next. Instead, Gunn’s latest creative decision has sparked...
James Gunn Denies Rumors of Batman, Wonder Woman DCU Debut in ‘Man of Tomorrow’
The trinity of DC Comics has traditionally been Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. Rumors have recently made the rounds that director James Gunn was actively looking to cast the latter two heroes for his upcoming Superman film. However, in a recent exchange on Threads, the director denied that Batman or Wonder Woman will appear in Man of Tomorrow.
Nintendo Stock Sees 33% Drop Despite Record Switch 2 Sales — Here’s Why Investors are Worried
Nintendo is facing a sharp market correction, with its stock down roughly 33% over the past five months, even as the company celebrates a historically strong launch for its next-generation hardware. This Nintendo stock drop has puzzled casual observers, but investors...
Netflix Overtakes Disney in Pure Profit as Streaming Giant Redefines Hollywood Economics
For years, the assumption baked into Hollywood’s financial worldview was simple: scale wins. Theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, cable networks, broadcast television, and century-old intellectual property portfolios were supposed to be unbeatable advantages. Yet...
Zack Snyder ‘Justice League 2’ Storyboards Had Superman Killing Lex Luthor
Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel was already dark, with Superman snapping General Zod’s neck in a climactic moment. The director, known for his edgy approach, had plans to take things even further and have Superman kill Lex Luthor. As part of the social media trend revisiting 2016, Snyder once again took to Instagram to share pictures from his time leading the DC Cinematic Universe (DCEU).
Universal Will Bring New Fast & Furious Roller Roller Coaster to Orlando Despite Franchise’s Declining Box Office
Universal Orlando’s has announced a new Fast & Furious-themed roller coaster for Universal Studios Florida that will replace the long-running Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. This move signals a clear bet on a franchise that, while no longer at its box-office peak, has...
Disney Expected to Announce New Disney CEO Next Month as Succession Pressure Builds
The search for a new Disney CEO appears to be nearing its conclusion. According to a recent report from the Los Angeles Times, The Walt Disney Company is expected to formally announce its next chief executive as early as next month, signaling the beginning of the end...
Disney Prepares to Shut Down Popular Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Attraction for Extended Re-Theming to Original Trilogy
Disneyland is about to take a very loud step away from the sequel-trilogy “living land” concept that defined Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in 2019... and Oga’s Cantina is right in the middle of it. Multiple Disneyland planning calendars and third-party trackers show Oga’s...
Netflix Goes All-Cash in Warner Bros. Bid, Escalating High-Stakes Takeover Fight
The Netflix Cash Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery has entered a decisive new phase, intensifying one of the largest and most consequential media acquisition battles in years and sharply raising the pressure on rival bidder Paramount Skydance. According to an amended...
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Teasers Rack Up 1 Billion Views — Are People Actually Interested in Marvel Again?
Disney’s unusual marketing strategy for Avengers: Doomsday seems to be paying off for Marvel in a big way. Marvel attached a character-focused teaser trailer to Avatar: Fire and Ash screenings over a four-week period. A few days after their theatrical debuts, the teasers were posted online. Insiders have told The Hollywood Reporter that the four teasers for next December’s entry in the MCU have already hit a combined 1.02 billion views across YouTube and social media.