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Netflix CEO Brushes Off Rumors That Company Will Buy WB – “We’re Builders Not Buyers”
Netflix is pumping the brakes on speculation that it’s planning to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. At Bloomberg’s Screentime conference in Los Angeles, Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters was asked directly whether there was any truth to the rumors that the streaming giant might make a play for WB.
Ubisoft Reportedly Canceled Civil War–Era Assassin’s Creed Game Amid Yasuke Backlash and Political Fear
Ubisoft has reportedly canceled an Assassin’s Creed game set during the Post American Civil War Reconstruction era. According to a report from Game File, the project was scrapped in 2024 after the company faced backlash over the Black samurai Yasuke in Assassin’s Creed Shadows and grew nervous about the political climate in the United States.
Death at Disneyland: Woman Dies After Riding The Haunted Mansion
A guest has died after experiencing a medical emergency while riding The Haunted Mansion attraction at Disneyland. The incident occurred Monday evening, October 6th, and marks a rare tragedy on one of the park’s most beloved and long-running rides.
Netflix Reportedly Spent Almost Half A Billion on Stranger Things 5 Budget — Each Episode Will be Full Movie Length
Netflix is going all-in for the grand finale of Stranger Things. According to a report from Puck News (via Kim Masters), the streaming giant spent between $50 million and $60 million per episode on the show’s fifth and final season — a staggering total that could reach $480 million across just eight episodes.
RUMOR: Sony Could Ditch Western Studios — May Shift to Japanese Devs & Traditional Stories for Exclusives if Ghost of Yotei and Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Fail
A source close to Sony tells That Park Place that internal discussions in Japan suggest a major strategic reset could be coming for PlayStation’s exclusive lineup. According to our source, both Ghost of Yotei from Sucker Punch and Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet from Naughty Dog are being viewed as “last chances” for Western developers to land major exclusives under the Sony company’s current direction.
Forbes Claims James Gunn’s Superman Lost Money in Theatrical Run — Report Alleges DCU Premiere $42 Million Short of Profitability
After months of speculation about the financial outcome of James Gunn’s Superman, a new report from Forbes has made the situation plain: the film reportedly did not recoup costs during its theatrical run.
While writer Tim Lammers stops short of using the word “flop,” his own math makes it clear that Superman lost money in theaters — and Warner Bros. is now depending on digital and streaming sales to fill the gap.
Rippaverse Returns: Alphacore #2 Brings Justice, Corruption, and Chaos to Florespark — Pre-Orders Open Oct. 9th
Rippaverse Publishing, founded by Eric D. July, is officially back in action. Following the success of Alphacore #1, the independent publisher has announced pre-orders for Alphacore #2 — the next installment in the gritty, character-driven superhero police series that blends traditional heroics with modern law-and-order storytelling.
Golden Globes Add First-Ever Best Podcast Category for 2026 Awards
The Golden Globes have followed through on their promise to introduce a category for Best Podcast of the Year. Penske Media Corporation-owned data firm Luminate (which also owns the Golden Globes, Deadline, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and other media trades) determined the top 25 podcasts eligible for the new category.
EDITORIAL: Showrunner Says Losing The Simpsons Would ‘Destroy’ Universal — He Couldn’t Be More Wrong
When The Simpsons co-showrunner Matt Selman told Entertainment Weekly that it would “destroy” Universal Studios to lose The Simpsons from its theme parks, you could almost hear the collective groan from theme park fans who’ve actually walked through Springfield lately.
FCC Chair Brendan Carr to Testify Over Jimmy Kimmel Suspension Controversy
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr will appear before the Senate Commerce Committee following remarks about Jimmy Kimmel Live! that ignited a fierce national debate over free speech, political bias, and the role of regulators in modern broadcasting.
Media Pushes Unverified Ghost of Yotei Sales Claim Based on Tweet from Small “Insider” Account — Sony, Sucker Punch Stay Silent
Ghost of Yotei sales rumors have gained traction despite no official confirmation from Sony or Sucker Punch.
In the days since Ghost of Yotei’s launch, gaming headlines have been buzzing with claims that the title sold 1.3 million copies in its first 24 hours. The problem? That number appears to come from a single unverified tweet.
The Rock Responds to The Smashing Machine Bombing: “You Can’t Control Box Office Results”
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has finally spoken out after suffering the worst box office opening of his career. His A24 drama The Smashing Machine — which opened to just $5.9 million domestically — marked a new box office low for one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars.