It has been known since 2021 that controversial narrative consultancy Sweet Baby Inc. (SBI) was involved in developing Marvel’s Wolverine. The larger question, however, was the extent of that involvement.
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Snoop Dogg Cancel Culture Backlash Escalates as NBC Considers Pulling Him From The Voice
When Snoop Dogg spoke openly about Disney Pixar’s Lightyear, he likely didn’t expect the cancel culture backlash he received to reach this level. What began as a grandfather voicing discomfort over a two moms subplot in a children’s movie has now escalated into a full-blown cancel culture campaign. From calls to strip him of TV roles to celebrities publicly condemning him, the entertainment industry appears determined to punish Snoop Dogg for stepping out of line and cancel culture is the weapon of choice.
Imagineer That! Hosted by Tom Morrow 2.0 Makes a Return
Walt Disney Imagineering has brought back Imagineer That!, a short-form educational video series originally produced for the Disney Channel. The revived version features the return of Tom Morrow 2.0, a character introduced in the early 2000s as a host and mascot at EPCOT’s Innoventions. The new series debuted on the official Walt Disney Imagineering YouTube channel on August 24, 2025.
Marvel Zombies Sparks “M-She-U” Debate: MCU Doubles Down on Female Characters
Marvel is bringing back Kate Bishop, Kamala Khan, and Ironheart for Marvel Zombies despite there being virtually no demand for them.
With Disney’s Marvel Zombies series on the horizon, fans are asking whether Marvel Studios is doubling down on the so-called “M-She-U”—a wave of female-led superhero projects that general audiences seem increasingly unwilling to support.
Disney Quietly Phasing Out MagicBands as Guests are Left Glued to Their Phones on Vacation
Now, in a shift that has been years in the making, Disney appears to be phasing out MagicBands in favor of the company’s phone-centric MagicMobile system. The change hasn’t gone unnoticed, and for many longtime guests, it signals the end of a tangible era of convenience in exchange for one more digital screen added onto your Disney Day.
Star Wars Starfighter Cast Grows — Film Races Ahead While Rey Movie Stalls
Variety confirmed the news this week, highlighting how quickly the project has gone from announcement to active filming. At the same time, it’s impossible not to notice the stark contrast with the New Jedi Order film—better known as the Rey movie—which was unveiled with great fanfare more than two years ago at Star Wars Celebration, but still shows no sign of life.
Original Harry Potter Movie Director Chris Columbus Blasts HBO Reboot: “What’s the Point?”
The original Harry Potter director Chris Columbus is speaking out about HBO’s big-budget reboot, and his words are raising eyebrows across fandom.
Chris Columbus, the filmmaker who launched the wizarding franchise with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and Chamber of Secrets, is openly questioning why Warner Bros. is treading old ground. After seeing leaked set photos of Nick Frost as Hagrid in the upcoming series, Columbus bluntly asked: “What’s the point?”
Cracker Barrel Website Erases DEI and PRIDE Messaging After Logo U-Turn
Cracker Barrel has made another major reversal, and this one goes deeper than logos and branding. After outrage over its abandoned logo redesign, Cracker Barrel has now removed all DEI and PRIDE-related pages from its website.
Universal’s Epic Universe Expands Express Pass to Include Donkey Kong and Harry Potter Attractions
Universal Orlando Resort has expanded its Express Pass offering at Epic Universe to include two major attractions that had previously been excluded. As of August 22, 2025, Mine‑Cart Madness in Super Nintendo World and Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter are now eligible for Express Pass use.
From Stalin to ‘Andor Jesus’: Tony Gilroy’s Radical Take on Star Wars
Usually, if the words “Star Wars” and “heresy” are being used together, it’s related to something in-universe. Like saying Rogue One proves the Force isn’t important to the narrative. But this time, we have Rogue One co-writer Tony Gilroy telling IndieWire, “What do we need? We need Star Wars Jesus.”
KPop Demon Hunters Soundtrack Makes Billboard History
The soundtrack for KPop Demon Hunters is rewriting chart history. According to ABC Audio, four songs from the animated film’s soundtrack are currently sitting in the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100—a feat never before achieved in the chart’s 67-year history.
Universal’s Terrifier House at Halloween Horror Nights Reportedly Shut Down During Team Member Preview for Flooding
Halloween at Universal Orlando is known for big scares, elaborate sets, and headline-grabbing houses. But this year’s most extreme Halloween Horror Nights addition, based on the cult slasher Terrifier, made headlines on its very first preview night for all the wrong reasons.
Former Cedar Fair CEO Expresses Discontent with Post-Merger Six Flags
Matt Ouimet, former CEO of Cedar Fair and former president of Disneyland, has openly expressed dissatisfaction with the direction Six Flags has taken since its merger with Cedar Fair in 2024. Ouimet served as Cedar Fair’s CEO from 2012 to 2017 and held various senior roles at Disney from 1989 to 2006, including president of Disneyland and Disney Cruise Line.