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Zelda Art Director Raises Concerns Over Link Speaking Too Much in Live-Action Movie

Zelda Art Director Raises Concerns Over Link Speaking Too Much in Live-Action Movie

Following its recent box office success, Nintendo and Sony are currently in production on a live-action Legend of Zelda film. A cinematic adaptation of the popular video game franchise is something fans have wanted for a long time. However, in a post on X, Takaya Imamura, the art director of 2000’s The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, appeared to suggest that he doesn’t want Link speaking in the upcoming film.

Paul Mescal Brags That Hollywood is Moving Away From the Traditional Alpha Male Characters That Once Defined it

Paul Mescal Brags That Hollywood is Moving Away From the Traditional Alpha Male Characters That Once Defined it

At this year’s Cannes Film Festival, Gladiator 2 actor Paul Mescal might have given the most unintentionally revealing quote of the week when commenting on Hollywood and the “alpha male” characters that once defined it. While promoting The History of Sound, a period romance between two men in which Mescal stars alongside Josh O’Connor, the Irish actor confidently proclaimed that cinema is “moving away from the traditional, alpha, leading male characters.”

Ballerina Review Embargo Only Blocks Critical Comments — Lionsgate Wants Good Vibes Only for John Wick Spin-Off

Ballerina Review Embargo Only Blocks Critical Comments — Lionsgate Wants Good Vibes Only for John Wick Spin-Off

An image circulating online this week has left fans scratching their heads and critics raising eyebrows. It’s an embargo notice for Ballerina, the upcoming Lionsgate John Wick spin-off starring Ana de Armas, and it has one baffling clause: you can start posting your “spoiler-free enthusiasm” on May 22nd—but if your reaction isn’t positive, you’re not allowed to say anything at all until June 4, two days before the movie releases.

Feige and Iger Reportedly Clash Over X-Men Movie Direction — Disney Scrambles for a Blockbuster While Feige Wants More Social Commentary

Feige and Iger Reportedly Clash Over X-Men Movie Direction — Disney Scrambles for a Blockbuster While Feige Wants More Social Commentary

New rumors suggest a behind-the-scenes battle is brewing over Marvel’s long-awaited X-Men reboot, with Kevin Feige and Bob Iger reportedly at odds over the tone and focus of the upcoming film. According to insiders cited by X user Main Middle Man and reported by Cosmic Book News, the creative clash may determine whether Marvel’s mutants return as ideological avatars—or as crowd-pleasing box office titans.

Josh D’Amaro Makes Bizarre Appearance at Netflix Upfronts — Is he the Next Disney CEO?

Josh D’Amaro Makes Bizarre Appearance at Netflix Upfronts — Is he the Next Disney CEO?

The clearest sign yet that the future Disney CEO could be Josh D’Amaro didn’t come from a boardroom or an earnings call—but from the afterparty of one of its biggest rivals.

During Netflix’s 2025 upfront presentation, industry insiders spotted an unexpected figure walking the halls: Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Experiences and future Disney CEO hopeful. As Bloomberg reported, D’Amaro’s presence surprised even senior Netflix executives, who had no idea why Disney’s theme park chief would show up to a competitor’s pitch event.

AI Darth Vader in Fortnite Sparks SAG-AFTRA Backlash Over Actors’ Voice Rights

AI Darth Vader in Fortnite Sparks SAG-AFTRA Backlash Over Actors’ Voice Rights

Darth Vader has entered Fortnite again—and this time, he talks. Or rather, an AI-generated version of his iconic voice does. The new in-game companion feature allows players to interact with NPCs powered by artificial intelligence, and AI Darth Vader is among the latest additions. However, fans quickly noticed something strange: Vader wasn’t just spouting pre-written lines. He was responding to them.