One of the standout moments in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was the cameo of Fox McCloud. Although there hasn’t been a new Star Fox title in nearly a decade, longtime fans of the Super NES hero recognized him and the Arwing instantly. Now, thanks to the animated film breaking box office records, a new generation is discovering the space pilot for the first time.
After Disney scrapped live-action actors in favor of CGI dwarfs, little people actors are speaking out against the studio for robbing them of job opportunities. Meanwhile, The Hollywood Reporter originally admitted that Disney had changed course but quickly edited their article to claim that CGI dwarfs were always the plan, raising serious questions about the studio’s influence over media narratives.
When Justin Baldoni first claimed that Deadpool & Wolverine’s Nicepool was based on him, most people laughed it off. But with new details emerging—including a deleted scene that directly references Baldoni’s real-life podcast—that theory is looking more credible than ever.
Something strange just happened in the ongoing Snow White disaster, and it raises serious questions about Disney’s influence over the media. The Hollywood Reporter (THR) recently ran an article acknowledging the many PR struggles surrounding the upcoming Snow White remake. One of the most notable sections detailed how Disney originally cast a diverse group of actors of various sizes and genders to replace the Seven Dwarfs—something that was widely mocked when leaked Snow White set photos surfaced.
Disney’s Snow White has been plagued with controversy for years, but now, the mainstream media is working overtime to shift the Snow White blame onto the fans and even Gal Gadot instead of placing it where it belongs—on Disney’s poor creative choices and Rachel Zegler’s repeated missteps.
Fans have been skeptical about Disney’s live-action adaptations, and rightfully so. But as we like to say around here, we call balls and strikes giving honest thoughts and opinions, and it looks as though this one might just buck the trend. The trailer showcases stunning Hawaiian landscapes, a near-perfect CGI recreation of Stitch, and what looked to be a faithful take on the Grand Councilwoman, all of which remain incredibly true to the animated classic.
With Snow White just days from release, even Variety is acknowledging Disney’s struggles with the film. But rather than focus on the real reason audiences have rejected it—Disney’s creative choices and Rachel Zegler’s inflammatory remarks—the legacy media is now subtly bringing Gal Gadot into the conversation.
With just days to go before the release of its live-action Snow White remake, Disney is drastically reducing its usual Hollywood premiere spectacle. The studio is still hosting an event on March 15 at the El Capitan Theatre, but it won’t include the extensive red carpet and media presence typically associated with a major Disney release. Instead, only photographers and a house crew will be allowed to cover the event, with no traditional press interviews taking place.
Investors and movie industry buffs might want to reconsider listening to "reported budgets" coming out of the trades in regards to Disney films. A new article from Caroline Reid at Forbes has shattered the narrative on what Disney is spending behind-the-scenes. When...
Disney has finally made tickets available for its live-action Snow White remake, just 10 days before its official release on March 21. Thursday previews begin on March 20, but the late push to sell tickets has already raised eyebrows. Adding to the film’s ongoing troubles, the latest one-minute teaser promoting ticket sales was met with immediate backlash. Within just eight hours, the video received 1.4K likes and 2.1K dislikes, a clear indication of audience sentiment.
James Cameron is at it again, confirming that Avatar: Fire and Ash will have an even longer runtime than The Way of Water, which already pushed past the three-hour mark. While some filmmakers prioritize keeping audiences engaged, Cameron appears more interested in testing just how long people are willing to sit in a theater.
Disney’s Snow White has been a public relations nightmare from the start, but now, it seems the controversy has gone beyond bad trailers and box office projections. The two lead actresses, Gal Gadot and Rachel Zegler, appear to be on completely opposite sides of one of the most divisive global conflicts of our time—and it may be showing in more ways than one.
Despite the swirling speculation that Avengers: Secret Wars could serve as a reboot point for the MCU, Marvel Studios’ Head of Streaming, Television, and Animation Brad Winderbaum has attempted to pour cold water on the idea. However, given the declining reception of the franchise in recent years, a reset may be exactly what Marvel needs to regain its footing.