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‘Fantastic Four,’ ‘WandaVision’ Director Exits Marvel For TriStar
Matt Shakman, one of Disney’s go-to Marvel directors, is moving beyond the MCU. Deadline reports that the director who helped launch the sixth phase of the MCU with The Fantastic Four: First Steps has now lined up his next feature with TriStar Pictures.
Kathleen Kennedy Confirms That Grogu Will Not Speak
In the marketing for The Mandalorian and Grogu, fans have seen the baby alien nodding, using the Force, and eating cookies. However, Kathleen Kennedy recently confirmed to Variety that Grogu will not speak.
Pixar Chief Creative Pivots Away From LGBTQ Storytelling: “We’re Making Movies, Not Hundreds of Millions of Dollars of Therapy”
For years, Disney and its animation arm Pixar leaned heavily into identity-driven storytelling—often accompanied by heavy media promotion celebrating the inclusion of LGBTQ themes. But after several high-profile box office disappointments, Pixar’s leadership now...
Hollywood’s Feminist Frankenstein Flops: The Bride! Bombs at Box Office With $7 Million Opening
Hollywood’s latest attempt to turn a classic horror property into a modern political statement appears to have backfired spectacularly. According to a report from Variety, director Maggie Gyllenhaal’s feminist reinterpretation of the classic monster story, The Bride!,...
Yoshi Meet and Greet Coming to SUPER NINTENDO WORLD in Epic Universe for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Celebration
Universal Destinations & Experiences is preparing to celebrate the upcoming release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie with a slate of limited-time experiences across its parks, including a special appearance from one of Nintendo’s most beloved characters. As part of...
RUMOR: Paramount WB Theme Park Could Be Built on Studio Lot Following Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
A new report out of Puck News suggests that Paramount Global may be exploring a surprising new direction for its Hollywood real estate following its planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery — and it could involve building a Paramount WB theme park. According to...
Spider-Man Brand New Day Plot Leak Suggests Spider-Man Teams With Jean Grey While On The Run From X-Men Villain
A new Spider-Man: Brand New Day plot leak is making the rounds online, and if the rumored details are accurate, the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s next Spider-Man installment could introduce mutants into the franchise in a major way. The reported story development...
Disney+ Announces Discounted Bundles One Week Ahead of Zootopia 2 Streaming Premiere
Disney has introduced a limited-time discounted bundle for its streaming services ahead of the Disney+ debut of Zootopia 2. The promotion arrives roughly one week before the animated sequel begins streaming on the platform. Disney confirmed that Zootopia 2 will begin...
Pixar Is Toast: The Media Reaction to “Hoppers” Proves It
If you have been paying attention to social media this weekend, you'll notice that there is a full court press under way to promote Hoppers, the mediocre new film from Pixar, as well as an effort to convince you Pixar knows they have a problem and are fixing it. Of...
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Tracking For $145M+ Debut As Box Office Eyes Massive Opening
Early box office tracking indicates that The Super Mario Galaxy Movie could be headed for one of the biggest box office openings of 2026. According to industry projections cited by Box Office Pro, the upcoming animated sequel is currently tracking for a $145 million...
Five Nights At Freddy’s 2 Finally Has a Streaming Date on Peacock
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 will begin streaming on Peacock on April 3, 2026. The announcement arrived nearly four months after the film premiered in theaters in December 2025. Universal Pictures released the film exclusively in theaters before its streaming debut. By...
Nintendo Announces Mario Galaxy Nintendo Direct Live Event Featuring Final Trailer for Upcoming Film
Nintendo has announced a special Super Mario Galaxy Movie Nintendo Direct scheduled for Monday, March 9th at 2 p.m. PT that will debut the final trailer for the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy movie. In a post on X, Nintendo confirmed that the presentation will focus...