Longtime Halo writer Jeff Easterling has been laid off after more than 12 years with the franchise.
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Harambe Market at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Closed for Refurbishment as Unique African Menu to be Replaced by Burgers and Nuggets
One of the best aspects of Disney’s Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida is its food. The park offers standout dining options such as Yak & Yeti, Flame Tree Barbecue, Tiffins, and Satu’li Canteen. In particular, the Africa section has long showcased a uniquely themed quick-service location: Harambe Market, which has now closed for a menu overhaul.
Casting Clues Hint at Major Villain for DC Studios’ Next Big Superman Film — Is Brainiac or Mongul Coming to Man of Tomorrow?
DC Studios appears to be setting the stage for another massive showdown in its expanding cinematic universe. According to a new report from Nexus Point News, casting is currently underway for the lead villain in Man of Tomorrow, James Gunn’s follow-up to Superman—and early descriptions have fans convinced the next major DCU threat will be either Brainiac or Mongul.
John Dickerson Quits CBS News as Bari Weiss Takes Over — Another Major Shakeup for the Network
CBS News is once again facing a major upheaval. Veteran journalist John Dickerson has announced that he will be leaving the network at the end of the year—just as Bari Weiss, founder of The Free Press, steps in as the new editor-in-chief. The back-to-back announcements mark one of the most dramatic leadership shakeups the network has seen in years.
Attendees to Receive Keepsake Ornament for 2025 Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
The 2025 edition of Jollywood Nights, a separately-ticketed after-hours holiday event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, will include a complimentary keepsake ornament for attendees to collect as they depart.
How to Meet Santa Claus at Disney Springs This Christmas Season in Walt Disney World
For the 2025 holiday season at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, guests will have the opportunity to meet Santa Claus without theme-park admission. Santa will be greeting guests in the Marketplace area of Disney Springs, near Disney’s Pin Traders. The meet-and-greet is scheduled to run from November 13 through December 24, 2025.
Disney Bows Out of Doctor Who Deal With BBC After Disastrous Ratings Run During Davies/Gatwa Era
Doctor Who has lost another companion, as Disney has decided to part ways with the endurable BBC drama. In October 2022, Disney+ partnered with the BBC in a landmark distribution deal for all upcoming seasons, allowing them exclusive streaming rights for new episodes outside of the U.K. and Ireland. The deal was for 26 episodes, and coincided with the show’s 60th anniversary and introduction of the incoming Doctor, Ncuti Gatwa.
Leslye Headland Ties The Acolyte to the Star Wars Sequels, Lucasfilm Provides a Connection No One Asked For
There’s a major connection between the Star Wars sequel trilogy and the divisive Disney+ series The Acolyte.
Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker left theaters nearly six years ago and divided fans as part of the divisive sequel trilogy. A few years later, The Acolyte went into production for Disney+. One would think that showrunner Leslye Headland might have tried to distance herself from the sequel trilogy despite its canonical status.
Exclusive: Disneyland Beat Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in 2024 Average Attendance Despite Headlines
Note: This article presumes the accuracy of the TEA 2024 Report for the purposes of reporting attendance numbers. Magic Kingdom was recently declared the winner by the Themed Entertainment Association for attendance in 2024. But what if we told you the Walt Disney...
Andy Muschietti Kind of Confirms He’s Still Directing Batman: The Brave and The Bold—But Sounds Far From Certain
The title of an upcoming project in the DC Universe (DCU) is Batman: The Brave and The Bold. But “brave” and “bold” weren’t exactly the qualities the Batman film’s director, Andy Muschietti, or his sister/producer, Barbara, conveyed in a recent interview.
ICE Uses Halo Meme To Recruit, Angry Joe and Others Melt Down With Profanity-Laden Rants Over “Destroy The Flood” Post
A new meme from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has sent the internet into meltdown. The official ICE recruitment account posted an image straight out of Halo, complete with the franchise’s signature Warthog vehicle and the message: “DESTROY THE FLOOD — JOIN.ICE.GOV.”
Disney Reportedly Paid Seven Figures for “The Hunt for Ben Solo” Script as Mouse House’s Wasteful Spending Continues — Big Budgets for Bigger Flops
Disney budgets continue to skyrocket as box office returns plummet. It was recently alleged that The Walt Disney Company paid screenwriter Scott Z. Burns a seven-figure sum — the highest in Lucasfilm history — for a script that will never be made.
Glamour Names Rachel Zegler a ‘Woman of the Year’ Despite Disney Disasters and Political Outbursts
Hollywood’s media elite have struck again — this time, crowning one of the most controversial actresses of 2025 with one of its top honors. Glamour magazine has officially named Rachel Zegler a “Woman of the Year,” alongside fellow internet personality Ms. Rachel, actress Demi Moore, and singer Tyla. But the move is raising eyebrows across the industry, considering Zegler’s year has been defined far more by controversy than achievement.