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Disney Hit with Major Layoffs as Hundreds Cut Across Film, TV, and Finance

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 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.

Recent Fantastic Four Test Screenings Reportedly “Mid” With CGI Incomplete, and Character Work Lacking

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

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.

Disney Hit with Major Layoffs as Hundreds Cut Across Film, TV, and Finance

Bob Iger Reportedly Not Happy With Marvel 2026 Lineup After Avengers Delay Rocks MCU Releases

Marvel’s biggest battles may no longer be on the big screen—they’re happening behind closed doors. New insider reports suggest deepening fractures between Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige and Disney CEO Bob Iger, as the company reels from a wave of box office disappointments, internal creative clashes, and a 2026 release slate that’s thinner than ever.

OPINION: J.K. Rowling Should Never Sell Harry Potter to Warner Bros. — Just Ask Star Wars Fans

OPINION: J.K. Rowling Should Never Sell Harry Potter to Warner Bros. — Just Ask Star Wars Fans

Jeff Sneider, a well-connected Hollywood insider, recently speculated that J.K. Rowling will inevitably sell the rights to Harry Potter to Warner Bros. Discovery. He cites precedents like George Lucas selling Star Wars to Disney and Barbara Broccoli handing off James Bond to Amazon.

His prediction? It’s not a question of if Rowling will sell Harry Potter—just when.

RUMOR: Superman Movie Cut by 30 Minutes, Editor Fired, and Tone Overhauled After Test Screening Fallout

RUMOR: Superman Movie Cut by 30 Minutes, Editor Fired, and Tone Overhauled After Test Screening Fallout

Viewer response to a recent Superman test screening may have led to sweeping changes for the upcoming James Gunn movie.

According to a report from World of Reel, major last-minute changes have rocked James Gunn’s Superman reboot, including the removal of nearly 25 to 30 minutes of footage, the replacement of an editor, and the addition of a second composer.

Thunderbolts Projected to Lose $100 Million in Epic Marvel Flop Despite High Audience Score

Thunderbolts Projected to Lose $100 Million in Epic Marvel Flop Despite High Audience Score

Thunderbolts is projected to become a major flop for Marvel, losing upwards of $100 million.

Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts was supposed to be a return to form — a morally grey, character-driven ensemble film featuring beloved anti-heroes like Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova and Sebastian Stan’s Winter Soldier. With a high-octane cast and a more grounded, espionage-style narrative, the film promised to reinvigorate a sagging Marvel Cinematic Universe. Instead, it’s crashing harder than expected — and it may be about to cost Disney over $100 million.