Glen Powell is drawing a boundary between his acting career and political debate, taking a different approach from Hollywood personalities who embrace activism.
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Warner Bros. Discovery Rejects Second Paramount Skydance Bid as Zaslav Raises the Stakes in Negotiations
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has turned down a second acquisition bid from Paramount Skydance. The updated bid—valued at roughly $24 per share, up from the initial $20 offer—was swiftly rejected by CEO David Zaslav, signaling that WBD isn’t looking for a quick sale.
Iraq Bans Roblox After Storm of Child Safety Concerns Continue to Plague the Platform
Over the weekend, The Ministry of Communications in Iraq announced a nationwide ban on the popular user-generated gaming platform Roblox. The decision stems from a ruling by the Iraqi Supreme Court, which cited “a comprehensive study and field monitoring” that marked the platform as posing numerous dangers to society. It listed child safety, moral values, inappropriate content, blasphemy, and online blackmail as potential risks.
Adam Driver Confirms Disney Killed His Kylo Ren Star Wars Spin-Off Film ‘The Hunt for Ben Solo’
Fans can now add another title to the long list of Star Wars projects that failed to launch. In an interview with the Associated Press, Adam Driver, who played Kylo Ren (later revealed to be Ben Solo) in the Star Wars sequels that started with The Force Awakens, said he and director Steven Soderbergh spent two years independently developing a Star Wars movie called The Hunt for Ben Solo before presenting it to Lucasfilm and Disney executives.
Walt Disney World Popularity Plummets by Over 26% in Last 5 Years, According to Forbes — Data Shows Growing Interest for Dollywood
According to a new Forbes analysis by Caroline Reid, Walt Disney World theme parks have seen a staggering 26% drop in popularity over the last five years — a trend that raises serious questions about the health of Disney’s once-unbeatable parks division.
CNN+ Lasted Less Than a Month: Will New Streaming Service CNN All Access Repeat the Same Fate?
Perhaps the world just wasn’t ready for CNN+. That video streaming service, which launched in 2022, featured original content from the more distinguished CNN personalities, and was gone after one month. Now, according to Deadline, the cable news network is trying again this October 28th with CNN All Access.
The Flash Director Andy Muschietti Blames The Fans for His Movie’s Failure
In an interview on The Playlist’s Bingeworthy podcast, director Andy Muschietti reflected on the poor reception to 2023’s The Flash, his DC Extended Universe (DCEU) movie and, unsurprisingly, blamed the fans and internet hate.
Warner Bros. Discovery is Officially For Sale — Zaslav Confirms Strategic Review in Internal Memo to Staff
Warner Bros. Discovery may soon look very different from the company that merged just three years ago. In an internal email sent Monday morning, CEO David Zaslav confirmed to employees that the company’s board of directors has begun a formal process to evaluate a broad range of strategic options—including potential sales, mergers, or structural separations.
Kenny Loggins Condemns Trump for “Danger Zone” Meme — But Trump Didn’t Even Make It
Singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins has taken aim at President Donald Trump after his hit song Danger Zone was used in a viral meme video mocking the “No Kings” protesters — but the irony is that Trump didn’t even create the post himself.
Hollywood Press Repeatedly Asked 12 Year Old Noah Schnapp About His Sexuality
Netflix is ramping up promotion for the long-awaited fifth and final season of Stranger Things, set to premiere this Thanksgiving after a three-year hiatus. The streamer doubtlessly hopes that the online discourse will center around fan theories and building anticipation for the return to Hawkins, Indiana. However, a recent interview in Time magazine with star Noah Schnapp, which examines how the media’s long-standing focus on his sexuality has affected him, threatens to pull the focus into the Upside Down.
Has Disney Finally Remembered America? “Disney Celebrates America” Marks a Patriotic Shift After Years of Cultural Drift
For decades, The Walt Disney Company has billed itself as America’s storyteller — a studio and theme park empire built on optimism, imagination, and the American dream itself. But over the past few years, that image has come under fire. From removing historical scenes on classic attractions to corporate departments focused on “stories that matter,” many longtime fans have accused Disney of erasing the very Americana that once defined its spirit.
Mexico Chamber of Deputies Approves Potential 8% Tax on Violent Video Games
On Friday, October 17th, 2025, the Mexican Chamber of Deputies approved a financial package which proposes an 8% excise tax on all video games it deems to be “violent.” This toll would apply to all gaming purchases, physical and digital alike, so long as they fit certain proposed criteria.
Deadline Appears to Hide Just How Much Money Tron: Ares Is Going to Lose for Disney… Quarter Billion Flop?
There’s a new report out of Deadline about how much money noted box office flop Tron: Ares will lose for Disney, but we’re afraid it may have “de-rezzed” the true statistics just a bit. Whereas Deadline is claiming the movie will lost $132M+ for The Walt Disney Company, the total could come all the way up to more than a quarter billion dollars. And the reason for it is a cute little smoke-and-mirrors accounting trick we’re excited to expose for you!