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Switch 2 Forecast Falls Flat as Nintendo Admits High Price Tag Could Hurt Sales
Nintendo may be worried about Switch 2 sales numbers.
The Japanese video game company is signaling a more cautious outlook for its next console generation. In a newly published English translation of its end-of-year financial Q&A, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa directly addressed why the company has set a 15 million unit sales target for the Nintendo Switch 2’s first fiscal year—a figure that has raised eyebrows among investors and fans alike.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Controversy Continues as Actress Says She Needed Naughty Dog ‘Bootcamp’ for Fan Hate After Previously Mocking Fans With Meme
Naughty Dog’s upcoming Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet continues to stir controversy every time it’s mentioned.
Neil Druckmann and Naughty Dog appear to be repeating a familiar strategy: provoke controversy, mock the backlash, and then weaponize identity politics when legitimate criticism inevitably follows.
The First Spider-Noir Teaser Leaked Ahead of Schedule—Amazon Issues Copyright Strikes in Response
Amazon Prime Video is bringing noir grit and a pulp-era Spider-Man to the screen, and Nicolas Cage is along for the ride. The first teaser for Spider-Noir leaked on May 12, 2025, offering a glimpse at the live-action series set to premiere in 2026.
Disneyland Abu Dhabi Will Be Mostly Indoors to Battle the Heat of the Desert
When Disney announced its plans to construct a brand-new theme park in Abu Dhabi, heads turned around the world—and not just because of the surprise location. While speculation continues to swirl about what Disney might bring to Yas Island, one question loomed larger than all the rest: how exactly do you build a Disneyland in one of the hottest places on Earth?
Thanks to Miral Group CEO Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, we now have at least one clear answer—you take it indoors.
Tony Gilroy Rewrites Filoni’s Rebels Canon in Andor Season 2 and Doesn’t Hold Back — “We’re Hijacking Canon”
The quiet feud inside Lucasfilm may not be so quiet anymore. Following a recent podcast that exposed Dave Filoni’s alleged gatekeeping of the Star Wars franchise, Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy is making it clear—he’s not playing by Filoni’s rules. In fact, he’s rewriting them.
Is Dave Filoni Gatekeeping Star Wars? New Report Suggests Filoni/Gilroy Internal Battle as Lucasfilm Creative Chief Rejects Stories That Don’t Match His Vision
A bombshell allegation is making the rounds in the entertainment world—one that might finally explain the creative logjam at Lucasfilm. According to a new report, Dave Filoni could be gatekeeping Star Wars, rejecting pitches that don’t align with his vision of what Star Wars should be.
WB Games Revenue Plummets 48% in Q1 as Fallout from Sweet Baby Inc. Failure Continues — Monolith Closed, Executives Ousted, and No New Games in Sight
The crisis inside Warner Bros. Games has reached new depths. In its Q1 2025 financial report, Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed a staggering 48% decline in revenue from WB Games, citing a lack of new releases and the long shadow of last year’s disastrous Sweet Baby Inc. collab “Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League” launch. What began as a major gamble on a live-service superhero title has now rippled across the entire company—costing executives their jobs, shuttering long-standing studios, and calling into question the company’s future in gaming.
Elio Budget Reportedly Skyrockets Toward $300 Million as Pixar Scrambles to Finish Troubled Production
Pixar’s next big release, Elio, is shaping up to be one of the most expensive animated films ever made—with sources now estimating its production cost at nearly $300 million before marketing. That eye-watering figure puts the Elio budget in the same cost bracket as major live-action blockbusters, and far beyond what’s typical for an animated feature—even by Pixar standards.
James Gunn Confirms Matt Reeves Is Still Directing The Batman: Part 2
Earlier reports suggesting Matt Reeves was no longer director for The Batman: Part 2 have now been officially corrected, following a direct response from DC Studios co-head James Gunn.
After a listing in Production Weekly omitted Reeves’ name as director—listing him only as the screenwriter—speculation ran wild that Reeves had stepped away from the project entirely. The omission reignited concerns due to previous delays and ongoing rumors regarding Reeves’ personal circumstances.
However, those rumors were put to rest this week.
James Gunn Confirms Trailer Park Superman As Fans Question Direction of New DC Universe
The surprises surrounding James Gunn’s Superman keep piling up—and they’re not all about flight, strength, or truth and justice. First came the leaked plot about mutant monkeys and Twitter trolls. Now? Gunn himself has confirmed that in his version of Superman, Clark Kent grew up in a trailer.
Disney Silently Removes ‘Trump-Haired’ Walt Disney Silhouette from Disneyland Esplanade After Online Backlash
Disneyland’s 70th anniversary celebration is already off to a strange start after a new silhouette installed in the Esplanade suddenly vanished with no public explanation from Disney. The figure, meant to depict Walt Disney holding Mickey Mouse’s hand, drew immediate attention for its peculiar hairline—one many said resembled none other than President Donald J. Trump.
Trump Calls Out Disney CEO Bob Iger Directly in Fiery Truth Social Post Following ABC Segment on New Pope
President Donald Trump took to Truth Social over the weekend with a blistering message aimed directly at Disney CEO Bob Iger, following what he described as a bizarre and biased segment on ABC News about the newly elected Pope Leo XIV.