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Kathleen Kennedy Denies Retirement Rumors in Deadline Interview, Claims She’s Not Leaving Anytime Soon ‘I Will Die Making Movies’
After weeks of speculation about Kathleen Kennedy and her rumored retirement Lucasfilm, Deadline has now published an exclusive interview in which Kennedy flatly denies she is leaving anytime soon. This comes after Puck first reported that Disney was planning for her departure by the end of 2025, with The Hollywood Reporter and Variety following suit.
Blake Lively Film Trailer Gets Mass Dislikes as Public Sentiment Turns Against Her, Amazon Quickly Disables YouTube Comments
Blake Lively saw a wave of dislikes on a trailer for her latest film, Another Simple Favor. The trailer, which debuted yesterday on Amazon Prime Video’s official YouTube channel, has been met with overwhelmingly negative reactions, racking up 6,500 dislikes compared to just 4,300 likes within 24 hours.
Disney Company Hacked, House of Mouse Rocked by Digital Security Breach After Employee’s AI Download
The Disney company was hacked after an employee unknowingly exposed the company’s internal systems after downloading an AI tool. This led to a significant data breach. Private information belonging to Disney employees and customers was leaked, prompting a response from the company’s cybersecurity team.
Disney’s Snow White Box Office Projections Plunge Even Lower as House of Mouse Braces for Looming Rachel Zegler Financial Disaster
Just when it seemed like the box office outlook for Snow White couldn’t get worse, new projections indicate that the film is set to open even lower than initially expected. According to a leading Hollywood research firm, the live-action remake is now tracking for a $53 million opening weekend in North America, with estimates ranging between $48 million and $58 million. This is a significant drop from earlier forecasts, which had projected a $63-$70 million debut.
New Details Emerge in Gene Hackman Passing—Investigation Continues as Pills Found on the Scene, No Gas Leak Detected
New information has surfaced regarding the passing of Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, who were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home on Wednesday. Authorities have now revealed that the couple may have been deceased for some time before being discovered and have ruled out immediate environmental hazards as a cause.
Paramount Rolls Back DEI Mandates to Conform With Trump Administration Policies as Pending Lawsuit and Skydance Sale Loom Over Company
Paramount Global has begun rolling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, citing directives from the Trump administration. This move comes as the media giant faces increasing legal and regulatory challenges, including a $20 billion lawsuit from President Trump against CBS News and the need for federal approval on its planned merger with Skydance Media.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Will Be Given Away for Free on PlayStation Just Four Months After Release
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is officially being given away for free as part of PlayStation Plus’ March lineup, a move that cements its place as one of Electronic Arts’ biggest misfires in recent memory. This comes just four months after the game’s release, a clear sign that EA is desperate to salvage whatever engagement it can from a title that failed to resonate with its audience.
Hollywood Icon Gene Hackman Found Dead at 95 Along With His Wife and Dog, No Foul Play Suspected According to Authorities
Legendary Hollywood actor Gene Hackman was found dead at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, along with his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, and their dog. Authorities confirmed the discovery on Wednesday afternoon, stating that there is no suspicion of foul play at this time. However, the exact circumstances surrounding their passing remain under investigation.
Rockstar Rumored to Have Partnerships With Taylor Swift, Fortnite, Roblox, and More for GTA 6, Fans Fear the Once-Defiant Studio Has Sold Out to Hollywood
As gamers worldwide await news on Grand Theft Auto 6, recent rumors that Rockstar has entered into partnerships with Taylor Swift and other Hollywood elites have the GTA community concerned.
Greg Gutfeld Dominates Late Night Television Ratings as America Rejects Progressive ‘Comedy’ of Colbert, Kimmel, Fallon, and Meyers
Greg Gutfeld has officially secured his place as the undisputed king of late-night television ratings. According to the latest Nielsen rankings for January 2025, Gutfeld! on Fox News has crushed the competition, drawing in an impressive 3,497,000 total viewers, with 308,000 in the key 25-54 demographic—more than a million viewers ahead of his closest competitor.
Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl Actress Michelle Trachtenberg Found Dead at Age 39
Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Harriet The Spy, The Adventures of Pete & Pete, and Gossip Girl, has passed away at the age of 39. Sources have confirmed that she was found at her residence in One Columbus Place, a luxury apartment complex in Manhattan’s Central Park South neighborhood, early Wednesday morning by her mother.
CNN Claims Kathleen Kennedy is Not Leaving Lucasfilm While Hollywood Trades Continue to Discuss Her Departure
With Puck, The Hollywood Reporter, and Variety all reporting that Kathleen Kennedy is set to retire from Lucasfilm before the end of 2025, it seemed like the long-rumored end of her tenure was finally happening. But now, CNN—an outlet struggling with dwindling relevance and collapsing ratings—has inserted itself into the conversation, citing an unnamed source who claims “there’s nothing there right now.”