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Adventureland Entrance Sign Returns To Magic Kingdom — Did Disney Change it?
After weeks of no signage to welcome guests into the Adventureland section of Disney’s Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, the sign has returned.
Paramount Skydance Could Spark Bidding War for Warner Bros.
The dust hadn’t even started to settle after Skydance’s merger with Paramount Studios when news broke that Skydance CEO David Ellison had set his sights on buying a second legacy studio, this time, Warner Brothers (WB).
But the sale of WB might be something that Warner Brothers Discovery CEO David Zaslav has been orchestrating for some time. Ellison’s interest, however, is probably an unexpected twist.
Sucker Punch Finally Posts Ghost of Yotei Trailer to X—Dislikes Surge as Studio Remains Silent on Charlie Kirk Controversy
After hours of blowback for skipping X, Sucker Punch Productions and PlayStation eventually pushed the new Ghost of Yotei: One Thousand Blades trailer to the platform. Whether that posting was always scheduled or a scramble response to criticism is unclear. What is clear: the audience reception was rough. The Ghost of Yotei trailer’s like/dislike ratio on YouTube swung hard negative, and the comment sections filled with references to Charlie Kirk and the studio’s silence over now former senior artist Drew Harrison’s celebratory posts about his assassination.
Jimmy Kimmel Pushes False Narrative About Charlie Kirk’s Alleged Killer in Latest Late-Night Tirade
Jimmy Kimmel has long been one of the most partisan voices on late-night television, but his recent comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk crossed from mockery into outright misinformation. On his ABC show, Kimmel smeared conservatives and President Trump by wrongly claiming Kirk’s alleged killer was a Trump supporter. The reality? Evidence has revealed the suspect was radicalized by supposed “anti-fascist” rhetoric — the very opposite of the narrative Kimmel peddled to his shrinking audience.
Disney World Now Cheaper Than Dollywood for Florida Residents This Holiday Season Following Slow Summer
Walt Disney World has rolled out a surprising new deal for Florida residents that makes a day at Disney actually cheaper than Dollywood. The limited-time offer slashes daily ticket costs to just $70 per day—a number that not only undercuts Disney’s usual steep pricing but also places it below Dollywood’s standard one-day admission.
Blizzard Beach Temporarily Closed for Seasonal Refurbishment
Walt Disney World’s Blizzard Beach Water Park has officially closed for the season as of Monday, September 8, 2025. The water park’s last day of guest operation was Sunday, September 7th. According to multiple official sources and park operating calendars, the closure is part of a scheduled seasonal refurbishment. Disney has not released an official reopening date, and there is currently no information on when the park will resume operations.
Sucker Punch and PlayStation Hide Ghost of Yotei Trailer From X After Former Dev Drew Harrison Celebrated Death of Charlie Kirk
The controversy surrounding Sucker Punch Productions is not going away. Just days after reports surfaced that senior developer Drew Harrison was fired following her celebration of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the studio has dropped a brand-new trailer for Ghost of Yotei. But fans immediately noticed something unusual: while the Ghost of Yotei trailer has been posted to YouTube and Bluesky, it has not been shared on X, one of the largest gaming discussion hubs on the internet.
Disney Offers $245K Salary for DEI Director Role Despite Bob Iger’s Pledge to “Quiet the Noise” on Divisive Politics
When Bob Iger returned as Disney CEO, he suggested the company would step back from divisive politics and “quiet the noise” surrounding its involvement in culture wars. Yet Disney’s latest hiring move makes it clear the corporation is not backing away from its controversial diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. In fact, it’s doubling down — with a position that pays nearly a quarter of a million dollars per year.
Robert Redford, Hollywood Icon and Champion of Independent Film, Dies at 89
Robert Redford, one of the most enduring and respected figures in American cinema, has died at the age of 89. According to his publicist Cindi Berger, the actor, director, producer, and activist passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, at his home in Sundance, Utah, surrounded by his family.
False J.K. Rowling Cancer Rumor Explodes Online as Social Media Users Cheer for Her Death
A disturbing rumor spread across social media this week claimed that Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling had been diagnosed with cancer. While Rowling’s representatives quickly clarified that the story was false, the damage was already done. The so-called “joke” triggered a wave of glee from hostile corners of the internet — the same sort of vile celebratory rhetoric seen daily since the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk.
The Matrix Co-Creator Lilly Wachowski Defends Fired DC Writer Who Mocked Charlie Kirk Assassination — While Adapting Writer’s Controversial Novel
In the days following the tragic assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Hollywood figures and entertainment insiders continue to reveal where they stand on one of the most disturbing political killings in modern American history. The latest voice to emerge and attack Charlie Kirk is Lilly Wachowski, the co-creator of The Matrix and a biological male who identifies as female.
Scuba-Clad Thief Robs Thousands From Disney Springs Restaurant and Escapes by Swimming Away
Only at Walt Disney World could something this outrageous happen—a robbery straight out of a Hollywood heist film. In the early hours of Monday morning, a thief in scuba gear allegedly robbed Paddlefish at Disney Springs and then swam away and escaped. Authorities say he made off with between $10,000 and $20,000 before vanishing into the waters surrounding the restaurant.