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EDITORIAL: Ridley Scott Says Modern Movies Are “Sh*t” But His Own Films Prove the Point

EDITORIAL: Ridley Scott Says Modern Movies Are “Sh*t” But His Own Films Prove the Point

When Ridley Scott — the man behind Alien, Blade Runner, and Gladiator — declares that “most modern movies are sh*t,” you’d expect the internet to light up. And it did. In an interview with Variety, the 86-year-old director claimed today’s cinema is “drowning in mediocrity,” saying he often re-watches his old work because new films “just aren’t very good.”

Amazon Removes Guns from James Bond Images Then Puts Them Back After Fan Backlash

Amazon Removes Guns from James Bond Images Then Puts Them Back After Fan Backlash

For a company that spent nearly $8.5 billion acquiring MGM — and with it, the entire James Bond catalog — you’d think Amazon might understand what makes 007… well, 007. But over the weekend, Amazon Prime Video managed to shoot itself squarely in the foot by quietly scrubbing guns from James Bond promotional artwork images, only to restore them after a massive public outcry.

AI Actress Tilly Norwood Isn’t Real — But Hollywood Might Sign Her Anyway

AI Actress Tilly Norwood Isn’t Real — But Hollywood Might Sign Her Anyway

Once—maybe twice—in a generation, Hollywood discovers an actress who seems to have it all: beauty, grace, and the versatility to excel in action movies, comedies, and Oscar-winning dramas. Traditionally, “producing” a star means finding and amplifying a natural talent. But Tilly Norwood, an AI “actress,” may redefine both the word and the industry

Disney Favorability Plummets Among Both Democrats and Republicans After Kimmel Fiasco, Study Finds

Disney Favorability Plummets Among Both Democrats and Republicans After Kimmel Fiasco, Study Finds

For decades, Disney was the rare American brand that managed to transcend politics and maintain high favorability. Families from both sides of the aisle flocked to its parks, its films, and its streaming service without a second thought. But that era appears to be over.

A new analysis from Jefferies, based on Morning Consult polling, shows that Disney’s favorability has collapsed among both Democrats and Republicans, marking one of the sharpest declines in the company’s modern history. The catalyst? The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! after false and inflammatory remarks made by Kimmel in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder.

Disney’s Crackdown on Character.AI Shows How Corporate Control Threatens Fan Creativity in the Age of AI

Disney’s Crackdown on Character.AI Shows How Corporate Control Threatens Fan Creativity in the Age of AI

In September 2025, Disney sent a cease-and-desist letter to Character.AI, forcing the platform to strip away all Disney-owned characters from its catalog. The company argued that unauthorized use of its intellectual property could harm its “family-friendly” brand, citing reports of “sexual exploitation, manipulation, and violence” involving its characters on the site. Character.AI quickly complied.