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Disney Favorability Plummets Among Both Democrats and Republicans After Kimmel Fiasco, Study Finds
For decades, Disney was the rare American brand that managed to transcend politics and maintain high favorability. Families from both sides of the aisle flocked to its parks, its films, and its streaming service without a second thought. But that era appears to be over.
A new analysis from Jefferies, based on Morning Consult polling, shows that Disney’s favorability has collapsed among both Democrats and Republicans, marking one of the sharpest declines in the company’s modern history. The catalyst? The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! after false and inflammatory remarks made by Kimmel in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder.
Disney’s Crackdown on Character.AI Shows How Corporate Control Threatens Fan Creativity in the Age of AI
In September 2025, Disney sent a cease-and-desist letter to Character.AI, forcing the platform to strip away all Disney-owned characters from its catalog. The company argued that unauthorized use of its intellectual property could harm its “family-friendly” brand, citing reports of “sexual exploitation, manipulation, and violence” involving its characters on the site. Character.AI quickly complied.
Sonic Team Refuses to do ‘Sonic Adventure’ Remake — Instead Focuses on New Projects
After years of fans clamoring for a Sonic Adventure remake, studio head Takashi Iizuka has announced that Sonic Team is not interested in fulfilling the public demand. Instead, the group is focusing their efforts on developing new titles for the franchise. This...
Cracker Barrel Restructures Leadership in the Wake of Recent Controversy
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. announced a series of leadership and organizational changes this week as the company works to stabilize its image and win back consumer trust after months of controversy.
James Gunn’s Peacemaker Attacks Christians in Offensive Earth-X Episode
James Gunn just can’t help himself. Just days after calling fans “racists” in an interview with GQ, the latest episode of Peacemaker doubled down with a storyline that many are calling flat-out offensive — this time targeting Christians.
Amazon Can’t Cancel Rings of Power Without Hefty Financial “Kill Fee” to Tolkien Estate
Tolkien fans have called on Amazon to cancel Rings of Power since its inception due to high costs and a rapidly diminishing audience. But it turns out that’s a lot easier said than done.
‘Cancel Netflix’ Hits Stock Harder Than ‘Cancel Disney+’ Kimmel Controversy: Wall Street Reveals Which Boycotts Actually Matter
The “Cancel Netflix” campaign has only been active for a few days, but Wall Street is already telling the story loud and clear through stock prices. Fueled by Elon Musk and conservative influencers on X, the movement is cutting into Netflix’s valuation at a pace that should terrify Hollywood. By contrast, Disney’s own recent cancellation drama involving Jimmy Kimmel barely made a ripple in the financial markets.
Bob Iger Bristles at Talk of Josh D’Amaro as His Successor, But the Disney CEO Race Is Heating Up
Will Josh D’Amaro become the Disney CEO? It certainly looks that way to mose, but the race to see who is going to assume Bob Iger’s throne (and office shower) is apparently far from over.
More Netflix Divisive Ideology Uncovered in Kids Shows as ‘Cancel Netflix’ Gains Momentum: Elon Musk Fuels Growing Backlash
The call to Cancel Netflix is gaining steam, and it’s no longer just about one cartoon. What began as outrage over Dead End: Paranormal Park — a Netflix kids’ series with a main character who identifies with a gender that differs from birth and is rated for children as young as seven — has snowballed into a larger campaign against the streaming giant’s entire kids and family slate.
Rippaverse and Zachary Levi Announce RippaZine Collection Vol. 1 With Exclusive Story
Rippaverse Publishing, the independent comic book powerhouse founded by Eric July, is teaming up with Hollywood actor Zachary Levi for a unique collaboration: RippaZine Collection Vol. 1. This anthology gathers the first five issues of RippaZine into a single volume — and adds a major surprise for fans with the debut of Tobias Thorne in a new story, Unpack That, created by Levi himself.
James Gunn Calls Fans “Racists” and Admits He Has No Oversight from WB on DCU Projects
James Gunn called fans “racists” in a recent interview while admitting that he has no oversight from WB on DCU projects.
EDITORIAL: James Gunn Needs to Shut Up — DC Co-Head Makes Everything About Himself
James Gunn seemingly can’t help himself. The man who was hired to “save” DC has instead made himself its unofficial mascot — and not in a good way. Every announcement, every casting, every costume reveal, every social media fight… there he is. Gunn has wedged himself into every facet of the DCU, and audiences are starting to notice.