The first clip from Optimus Prime: Awakening, the upcoming CG-animated short featuring Cullen’s final original performance as the Autobot leader, has arrived online ahead of its theatrical debut later this month.
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Original 1977 Cut of Star Wars to Be Publicly Screened for the First Time in Decades at British Film Festival
In a move that has set the film preservation and Star Wars communities abuzz, the British Film Institute (BFI) has announced that it will publicly screen the original 1977 cut of Star Wars — not A New Hope, not the 1997 Special Edition, but the raw, unaltered classic that lit the spark for one of the most influential sagas in cinematic history.
Nintendo Boss Acknowledges Switch 2 Price May Be Out of Reach for Some, Reaffirms Switch 1 Support
As discussion around the Nintendo Switch 2 price continues to dominate headlines, Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser has weighed in directly on the growing debate. In a new interview with Canada’s CBC, Bowser addressed concerns about affordability and shared more details on Nintendo’s long-term hardware strategy.
Universal Studios to Open Massive UK Theme Park with Jurassic Park and Shrek Attractions
In a game-changing move for global tourism, Universal Studios has officially announced plans to build its first-ever European resort in Bedfordshire, England. The ambitious 476-acre development, located just an hour north of London, is scheduled to open by 2031 and promises to redefine theme park experiences across the continent.
Skydance-Paramount Merger Delayed as CBS News Faces Trump Lawsuit and FCC Scrutiny
The much-anticipated $8 billion merger between Skydance Media and Paramount Global has officially entered a 90-day extension period, a move built into the original agreement signed last summer. While procedural in nature, the delay highlights mounting uncertainty as...
Sweet Baby Inc Game South of Midnight Flops Hard—Another SBI Project Crashes on Launch
It’s another brutal blow for Sweet Baby Inc and its embattled CEO Kim Belair. The company’s latest narrative endeavor, South of Midnight, has officially launched—and the results are nothing short of disastrous.
Bob Iger Warns Disney Employees of Fallout From Trump Tariffs as Company Faces New Economic Headwinds
Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger is sounding the alarm about the potential consequences of newly implemented tariffs from President Donald Trump’s administration. During a surprise appearance at ABC News’ daily editorial meeting, Iger offered candid and unfiltered remarks about the likely fallout from what the White House is calling “Liberation Day” tariffs—a sweeping policy that imposes a 10% blanket tariff on all imports, with even steeper levies on major trading partners.
Sony Temporarily Shields PS5 from Trump Tariffs
Sony may have just pulled off a temporary masterstroke in shielding the PlayStation 5 from the financial shockwaves of U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly implemented tariffs on imported goods meant to close trade deficits with other countries and boost domestic production—but that strategy has a looming expiration date.
Nintendo Boss Responds to $80 Mario Kart Price Tag with “Variable Pricing” Philosophy
Last week’s reveal of Mario Kart World as an $80 digital title for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 sparked heated discussion across the gaming community. Coming in at $10 more than the already-increased $70 pricing standard, many fans expressed sticker shock at Nintendo—especially when paired with the Switch 2’s $449.99 retail price.
China Threatens to Ban U.S. Hollywood Movies in Explosive Retaliation to Trump Tariffs Despite Years of Studio Pandering
In a stunning escalation of U.S.-China tensions, reports out of Beijing suggest that the Chinese Communist Party is preparing to ban American Hollywood movies from its theaters—a move designed to retaliate against President Donald Trump’s tariff increase on all Chinese imports. The potential ban could cost Hollywood over half a billion dollars annually and reshape the global entertainment landscape.
Disney NYC Headquarters Named After Bob Iger Causes Closure of Historic Fire Museum Honoring FDNY’s Fallen Heroes
Disney construction may have destroyed the historic New York Fire Museum, which honors the history and legacy of the New York City Fire Department.
Construction of the flashy new Disney headquarters at 7 Hudson Square — officially titled The Robert A. Iger Building — allegedly caused nearly $6 million in structural damage to the neighboring New York City Fire Museum, forcing the institution to shut its doors for nearly a year.
Gina Carano Wins Big Against Disney in Lawsuit Discovery Battle—Judge Orders Disney to Hand Over Actor Pay Records Within 20 Days
In a major legal victory for Gina Carano in her legal battle against Disney, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has granted a motion to compel Disney to turn over key documents related to how other Star Wars actors were compensated—including big names like Pedro Pascal, Rosario Dawson, and the cast of The Mandalorian & Grogu. The order comes after eight months of what Carano described as Disney’s “deflection and stalling” in her wrongful termination lawsuit.
YouTuber Karl Jobst Loses Big in Australian Court to Controversial Arcade Record-Breaker Billy Mitchell in Humiliating Verdict
Today’s twist features the ongoing saga involving Billy Mitchell, Donkey Kong, and YouTube drama surrounding the channel operated by Karl Jobst. An Australian court has just slapped Queensland-based gaming YouTuber Karl Jobst with a hefty fine—over AU$380,000 (that’s roughly $237,000 USD)—after he went a little too far with his accusations against the infamous arcade champion.