Sony is transferring hundreds of patents to Meta, raising questions about whether the PlayStation maker still considers virtual reality a major part of its future.
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Tron: Ares Is a Bigger Flop for Disney than Some of the Most Famous Box Office Failures of All Time
Disney has worn its share of very expensive bruises at the box office. Prior to the post-pandemic trend of losing money on major blockbusters, Disney would often react strongly to a public failure. John Carter and The Lone Ranger are the two canonical examples that triggered boardroom autopsies and strategy pivots.
Jimmy Kimmel Brings Back “Drag Queen” Storytime Segment Featuring Children Being Read Eric Trump’s Memoir on Disney TV
ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! has revived its recurring “Drag Queen Storytime” segment where a drag performer in a dress and make up sits with a group of children to read them excerpts from conservative books and mock them. This time, performer Trixie Mattel, a biological male dressed as a woman, read excerpts from Under Siege: My Family’s Fight to Save Our Nation, a newly released memoir by Eric Trump, to a group of children on national television.
British University Claims Tolkien Orcs Represent People of Color and Lord of The Rings is Racist
When academia tries to “decolonize” fantasy, the result looks more like parody than progress. That’s what happened when a British university professor claimed that the depiction of orcs in the works of JRR Tolkien are somehow promoting racism.
Bari Weiss Ousts “Activist Wing” of CBS News: Fires Standards Chief in First Major Move as Editor-in-Chief
The Bari Weiss era at CBS News has officially begun — and she isn’t wasting time making her mark. In her first decisive act as editor-in-chief, Weiss has removed Claudia Milne, the head of Standards and Practices, signaling a long-overdue course correction for a network that’s been struggling to find its credibility amid years of ideological drift.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Tops 2025 Halloween Costume Charts Amid Continued Streaming Success
KPop Demon Hunters is continuing up, up, up this year as the Netflix streaming musical sensation has taken 6 of the top 10 Halloween costumes spots this year.
Marvel’s X-Men Reboot Finally Gets a Release Date — Kevin Feige Promises a “Reset,” Not a Reboot
After Marvel’s tumultuous announcement that Jake Schreier will be directing the X-Men reboot film, it seems the ever patient fans might finally have some good news, as an alleged release date has been revealed. According to a report from World of Reel, Jeff Sneider shared on The Hot Mic that Marvel’s X-Men is set to release at the beginning of the summer season, on May 5, 2028.
Bibbidi-Bobbidi Boutique Switches to Gender Neutral Costumes After Controversies
The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Magic Kingdom has recently undergone a wave of changes—not just to its prices and packages, but to the overall experience and even the costumes worn by Cast Members. This once-beloved “princess makeover” destination has long delivered magical transformations for young girls dreaming of becoming Disney princesses, as well as for boys hoping to become valiant knights or princes.
Gloria Estefan Says Rachel Zegler Will Play Her….in a Movie That Doesn’t Exist
Gloria Estefan claims Rachel Zegler will play her in an upcoming biopic. The only problem is that the movie doesn’t exist and no role has been offered. Plus, after the Snow White disaster, is Rachel Zegler really Hollywood’s choice for anything?
KPop Demon Hunters Sing Along Returns to Theaters and AMC Will Play It This Time
Netflix is reissuing a sing‑along version of KPop Demon Hunters in theaters over Halloween weekend, and this time AMC is participating. The reissue is timed amid comparatively weak box office momentum in October 2025.
Is Impossible Creatures Disney’s Answer to Harry Potter? Studio Acquires Film Rights to British YA Novel
Impossible Creatures, a fantasy novel by British author Katherine Rundell, was published in 2024 and is now being adapted into a movie series by Disney. The story follows Christopher, a young boy who discovers a hidden passage to a magical archipelago filled with mythical beings—dragons, unicorns, and other legendary creatures. Along with his friend Mal, Christopher must uncover the mystery behind why the island’s creatures are dying and what dark force threatens this enchanted world.
Gordon Ramsay to Launch British‑Style Gastropub at Disneyland in Downtown Disney
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay and the operators behind Earl of Sandwich have announced a collaboration to open a British‑style gastropub named Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby in the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California.
RUMOR: Black Panther Director Ryan Coogler Eyes Danielle Deadwyler for Lead Role in X-Files Reboot
According to a rumor from Nexus Point, Danielle Deadwyler is supposedly in talks with Black Panther director Ryan Coogler regarding a potential role in his upcoming The X-Files reboot. Staying true to the original format, the new series will feature two main investigators, one male and one female, with Deadwyler portraying the latter.