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Original 1977 Cut of Star Wars to Be Publicly Screened for the First Time in Decades at British Film Festival
In a move that has set the film preservation and Star Wars communities abuzz, the British Film Institute (BFI) has announced that it will publicly screen the original 1977 cut of Star Wars — not A New Hope, not the 1997 Special Edition, but the raw, unaltered classic that lit the spark for one of the most influential sagas in cinematic history.
Gina Carano Responds to Court Victory in Lawsuit Against Disney—“A Small Breath of Fresh Air” as Judge Orders Disney to Turn Over Actor Pay Records
The legal battle between Gina Carano and Disney has just entered a new—and potentially game-changing—phase. Following a federal judge’s decision to grant Carano’s motion to compel, Disney has been ordered to turn over key internal compensation records tied to The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, The Book of Boba Fett, Andor, The Acolyte, and the upcoming The Mandalorian & Grogu film. The ruling forces the entertainment giant to hand over verified spreadsheets and actor contract data within 20 days—a significant victory in Carano’s ongoing wrongful termination lawsuit.
Skydance-Paramount Merger Delayed as CBS News Faces Trump Lawsuit and FCC Scrutiny
The much-anticipated $8 billion merger between Skydance Media and Paramount Global has officially entered a 90-day extension period, a move built into the original agreement signed last summer. While procedural in nature, the delay highlights mounting uncertainty as...
Bob Iger Warns Disney Employees of Fallout From Trump Tariffs as Company Faces New Economic Headwinds
Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger is sounding the alarm about the potential consequences of newly implemented tariffs from President Donald Trump’s administration. During a surprise appearance at ABC News’ daily editorial meeting, Iger offered candid and unfiltered remarks about the likely fallout from what the White House is calling “Liberation Day” tariffs—a sweeping policy that imposes a 10% blanket tariff on all imports, with even steeper levies on major trading partners.
China Threatens to Ban U.S. Hollywood Movies in Explosive Retaliation to Trump Tariffs Despite Years of Studio Pandering
In a stunning escalation of U.S.-China tensions, reports out of Beijing suggest that the Chinese Communist Party is preparing to ban American Hollywood movies from its theaters—a move designed to retaliate against President Donald Trump’s tariff increase on all Chinese imports. The potential ban could cost Hollywood over half a billion dollars annually and reshape the global entertainment landscape.
Disney NYC Headquarters Named After Bob Iger Causes Closure of Historic Fire Museum Honoring FDNY’s Fallen Heroes
Disney construction may have destroyed the historic New York Fire Museum, which honors the history and legacy of the New York City Fire Department.
Construction of the flashy new Disney headquarters at 7 Hudson Square — officially titled The Robert A. Iger Building — allegedly caused nearly $6 million in structural damage to the neighboring New York City Fire Museum, forcing the institution to shut its doors for nearly a year.
Gina Carano Wins Big Against Disney in Lawsuit Discovery Battle—Judge Orders Disney to Hand Over Actor Pay Records Within 20 Days
In a major legal victory for Gina Carano in her legal battle against Disney, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has granted a motion to compel Disney to turn over key documents related to how other Star Wars actors were compensated—including big names like Pedro Pascal, Rosario Dawson, and the cast of The Mandalorian & Grogu. The order comes after eight months of what Carano described as Disney’s “deflection and stalling” in her wrongful termination lawsuit.
Captain America: Brave New World Finally Crawls Toward $200M Domestic Box Office After Disastrous 8 Week Run in Theaters
After eight full weeks in theaters, Captain America: Brave New World is finally on the verge of crossing $200 million in the domestic box office. With a weekend gross of $1.4 million and a cumulative domestic total now at $199.1 million, the milestone is expected to be reached within the next several days. But while this may appear on the surface to be a hard-won victory, the broader context paints a far less triumphant picture for Marvel Studios.
Thunderbolts Faces Grim Opening Weekend Projections as Marvel’s Box Office Woes Continue
Marvel Studios may be facing yet another uphill battle at the box office. The first box office projections for Thunderbolts are in, and they paint a concerning picture for a film already carrying a hefty production price tag. According to early industry estimates, the movie is expected to earn between $65 million to $85 million during its opening domestic weekend—a modest debut for a film with a reported $200 million budget.
Minecraft Blows Up the Box Office While Snow White Falls to Fourth — The ‘Modern Audience’ Just Sent Hollywood a Message
The box office results for Minecraft and Disney’s Snow White could not be more different or more telling.
A Minecraft Movie didn’t just win the weekend—it blew the box office wide open and sent Hollywood a clear message about IPs and the so-called “modern audience.”
Coyote vs. Acme Saved: A Win for Looney Tunes Fans Amid Warner Bros. Controversies
Coyote vs. Acme has been saved from the tax write-off oblivion that is the Warner Bros. vault. Independent distributor Ketchup Entertainment, who recently released the critically acclaimed Looney Tunes film The Day the Earth Blew Up, has acquired the film for approximately $50 million. They plan to release it in theaters in 2026.
Conan O’Brien Will Host the Oscars Again Next Year—Is Hollywood Finally Changing Priorities?
The Academy has officially announced that Conan O’Brien will return to host the Oscars next year. Following an overall well-received performance in 2025, O’Brien’s return suggests the industry might be aiming to reconnect with audiences by emphasizing entertainment over controversy.