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Ted Sarandos Heads to Washington — May Meet With Trump as Pressure Builds Over Netflix Warner Bros. Deal
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos is heading back to Washington, D.C., as the company faces mounting political and regulatory resistance to its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming assets — including growing scrutiny from the Trump administration....
Josh D’Amaro Expected To Allow Dana Walden Operate to with Autonomy at Disney
As The Walt Disney Company prepares for a major change in leadership, those in entertainment and politics are watching closely. On February 3, the company announced that Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro had been named Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, and that Dana Walden, Co-Chairman of Disney Entertainment, had been named to the newly created role of President and Chief Creative Officer.
Disney Refuses to Use Gendered Language In Naming Robert Downey Jr. “Godparent” of Disney Adventure
Academy Award–winning actor Robert Downey Jr. has been named the official godparent of Disney Adventure, Disney Cruise Line’s largest vessel. The announcement comes less than three weeks before the ship’s maiden voyage from Singapore on March 10, 2026. But not the...
John Davidson Speaks Out After BAFTAs Incident, Says Tourette’s Tics Caused ‘Wave of Shame’
Scottish Tourette’s advocate John Davidson gave an exclusive interview explaining the involuntary vocal tics that disrupted the 79th BAFTAs ceremony. Davidson, the real-life inspiration behind the film I Swear, told Variety that he experienced overwhelming distress...
‘Andor’ Showrunner Denies Rumor That Dave Filoni Dislikes His Show
Since Dave Filoni was named co-runner of Lucasfilm, fans have speculated about the franchise’s creative future—and whether tensions exist between Filoni and Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy. A persistent rumor is that Filoni dislikes Andor. Gilroy says those rumors are unfounded.
Grace Randolph Ratioed After She Blamed Tourette’s Advocate for Backlash
YouTube personality Grace Randolph has received significant backlash for comments made after the recent controversy at the BAFTAs. Her most recent attempt to address the situation has resulted in her video being ratioed, receiving more downvotes than upvotes. It’s a clear metric that shows her audience is not on board with her opinions.
Disney Blamed Olympics for Disneyland Paris Slump — Now Building Major LA28 Strategy After Universal Named Official Theme Park Partner
The Walt Disney Company’s evolving approach to the upcoming LA 2028 Olympics is raising eyebrows. After the company previously cited the Paris Games as a headwind, it now prepares internally to capitalize on the 2028 Los Angeles Summer games. During prior earnings...
REPORT: Microdrama Apps Outpace Traditional Netflix, Disney+ In Viewership
According to industry analytic company Omdia, U.S. viewership of microdramas—ultra-short serials designed to be watched vertically—has outpaced traditional streaming services on cell phones. Rather than major subscription streamers like Netflix or Disney+, audiences are choosing apps like ReelShort for quick hits of entertainment.
Katee Sackhoff Says Bo-Katan Has ‘Job Security Forever’ Because She’s Based on Dave Filoni’s Wife
Actress Katee Sackhoff is once again fueling debate around the future of Star Wars — and this time her comments are putting renewed attention on Lucasfilm Co-Head Dave Filoni’s wife Anne Convery and the creative direction of Lucasfilm. Speaking at Fan Expo Vancouver,...
Discord Pushing Back Age Verification to Late 2026 After Mass Backlash
In response to intense user criticism, Discord is pushing back age verification until the second half of 2026. The announcement came in an open letter posted on the company blog from CTO and co-founder Stanislav Vishnevskiy.
AI Is Being Used to Revive Val Kilmer For One More Performance
Canyon of the Dead, a feature film being marketed at the European Film Market, will feature a posthumous performance from Val Kilmer completed through the use of AI. The historical drama started filming before Kilmer’s death in 2025, and he was reportedly on location for some of the production.
Hollywood Is in More Trouble: The 2026 Domestic Box Office Is Weaker than 2025 Adjusted for Inflation
If you can believe it, we're already two months into the 2026 calendar year with spring almost upon us. And after a very rough last two years for Hollywood's domestic box office (actually, it's been awful since the pandemic), many were hoping this year would finally...