Activision President Rob Kostich has assured Halo fans that the company will build a new team for the franchise rather than handing it to an existing Call of Duty studio.
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Disney Hit with Major Layoffs as Hundreds Cut Across Film, TV, and Finance
The Walt Disney Company has initiated another significant wave of layoffs, impacting several hundred employees globally across multiple divisions, according to a new exclusive report from Deadline. The cuts are affecting key areas of Disney Entertainment, including film and television marketing, TV publicity, casting, development, and even parts of the company’s corporate financial operations.
James Gunn Shuts Down Superman vs Fantastic Four Rivalry Talk, Encourages Positivity Instead of “Online Fan Wars”
James Gunn has made it known that he’s not interested in fueling fanboy firestorms. As speculation mounted about competition this summer between Warner Bros.’ Superman and Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps—which are set to release just two weeks apart in 2025—the DC Studios co-head took to social media to put the rumors and rivalries to rest.
Ubisoft Acknowledges That June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, No Mention of PRIDE So Far
In a notable departure from the past few years, Ubisoft has kicked off the month of June by spotlighting Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month—with no public mention of PRIDE Month across its major brand accounts, at least as of June 2nd.
Disney Claims “Streaming is Dead” Behind the Scenes While Iger Touts Success to Shareholders According to Star Wars Showrunner
In a moment of rare candor, Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy revealed this week that Disney and Lucasfilm told him “streaming is dead” during the production of the second season of his Star Wars series. The comment comes amid increasing scrutiny over the viability of Disney’s streaming business and a string of underperforming Lucasfilm titles on Disney+.
PRIDE Decor Returns at All Four Walt Disney World Parks as Company Prepares to Build Abu Dhabi Disneyland
June has arrived, and with it comes the return of Disney’s annual PRIDE celebration at Walt Disney World. Guests visiting Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom will immediately notice rainbow-colored touches across the resort—from photo backdrops to updated murals and limited-time offerings.
OPINION: Billie Piper Is the New Doctor (Maybe) And Regenerations Just Don’t Matter Anymore on Disney Doctor Who
The season finale of what Disney+ is insistently calling the second season of Doctor Who has shown the regeneration of the 15th Doctor into his new form, revealed to be played by Billie Piper. The long remaining fan of the series who still watched was treated to the surprise when in a brilliant flash of gold light, the 9th Doctor’s companion, Rose Tyler, was standing in his place.
Universal Adds ‘The Exorcist’ to Horror Unleashed, A Year-Round Halloween Horror Nights Experience in Las Vegas
Horror has evolved from a seasonal thrill into a sprawling cultural ecosystem, and Universal is leading the charge. From streaming hits to theme park spectacles, horror now thrives year-round. An upcoming The Exorcist haunted house attraction at Universal Horror...
Deadline Approaches for Paramount Skydance Merger as President Trump Holds All the Cards
The clock is ticking for the Paramount Skydance merger, and all signs point to a frantic June behind closed doors. With just over a month remaining before a critical July 7th deadline, the media giant is under mounting pressure to resolve its legal battle with U.S. President Donald Trump or risk tanking its planned $8 billion merger with Skydance Media.
Elio Tracking Disastrous Opening Box Office Projections as Pixar Faces One of Its Worst Debuts Ever
Pixar’s long-troubled Elio is now tracking for a devastating domestic box office opening, with early projections from The Hollywood Handle estimating the film will pull in just $35 million to $45 million in its debut weekend.
Superman Set to Soar with Massive Opening Weekend Box Office Projections, Will James Gunn Topple Zack Snyder?
James Gunn’s Superman is shaping up to be one of the biggest box office events of the year, and possibly the biggest Superman debut of all time if projections are believed.
Recent Fantastic Four Test Screenings Reportedly “Mid” With CGI Incomplete, and Character Work Lacking
Marvel Studios may have a problem on its hands. According to multiple sources, the most recent test screenings of The Fantastic Four: First Steps were held earlier this week in Los Angeles—and the reactions are mixed. Though it’s still in the post-production phase, initial viewer feedback suggests the reboot might not be the triumphant return for Marvel’s First Family that Kevin Feige was hoping for.
Hunter Schafer Zelda Rumor Allegedly Linked to PR Firm Attached to Actor, Not Nintendo or Sony
A new rumor circulating online claims that Euphoria star Hunter Schafer—a biological male who identifies as female—is being considered for the role of Princess Zelda in Nintendo and Sony’s upcoming live-action Legend of Zelda movie. The rumor has sparked widespread debate among fans, due in part to the nature of Schafer’s public identity and what some see as a shift away from traditional casting.