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CNN Kathleen Kennedy Source Revealed, News Network Reportedly Fed PR Spin From Kennedy’s Publicist and Reported it as News
CNN took another credibility hit this week after it seemingly ran defense for Kathleen Kennedy in what now appears to have been a blatant PR move, according to information shared by Puck’s Matt Belloni. The network published an article contradicting Puck’s report that Kennedy is planning her exit from Lucasfilm—citing a vague, anonymous “source close to the situation” who claimed there was “nothing there right now.”
Now, Belloni has exposed exactly who that source likely was—Kennedy’s personal publicist, Simon Halls.
Kathleen Kennedy Potentially Leaving Star Wars Becomes a Media Battleground as Puck’s Matt Belloni and Deadline’s Mike Fleming Jr. Trade Blows
The ongoing Kathleen Kennedy leaving Star Wars saga has taken an amusing turn as two Hollywood journalists, Puck’s Matt Belloni and Deadline’s Mike Fleming Jr., are now publicly feuding over the story of her rumored exit from Lucasfilm.
Doctor Who Former VFX Studio The Mill Closes After 35 Years as Rumors Swirl Over Series Cancellation
It’s an uneasy time for Doctor Who. With growing speculation that the series could be shelved after its next season and uncertainty surrounding Disney+’s long-term commitment, fans are left wondering whether the TARDIS is about to go dark. Now, another piece of Doctor Who’s legacy has come to an end, as The Mill, the visual effects studio responsible for the revived series’ early VFX success, has officially shut down after 35 years.
Kathleen Kennedy Denies Retirement Rumors in Deadline Interview, Claims She’s Not Leaving Anytime Soon ‘I Will Die Making Movies’
After weeks of speculation about Kathleen Kennedy and her rumored retirement Lucasfilm, Deadline has now published an exclusive interview in which Kennedy flatly denies she is leaving anytime soon. This comes after Puck first reported that Disney was planning for her departure by the end of 2025, with The Hollywood Reporter and Variety following suit.
Blake Lively Film Trailer Gets Mass Dislikes as Public Sentiment Turns Against Her, Amazon Quickly Disables YouTube Comments
Blake Lively saw a wave of dislikes on a trailer for her latest film, Another Simple Favor. The trailer, which debuted yesterday on Amazon Prime Video’s official YouTube channel, has been met with overwhelmingly negative reactions, racking up 6,500 dislikes compared to just 4,300 likes within 24 hours.
Disney Company Hacked, House of Mouse Rocked by Digital Security Breach After Employee’s AI Download
The Disney company was hacked after an employee unknowingly exposed the company’s internal systems after downloading an AI tool. This led to a significant data breach. Private information belonging to Disney employees and customers was leaked, prompting a response from the company’s cybersecurity team.
Disney’s Snow White Box Office Projections Plunge Even Lower as House of Mouse Braces for Looming Rachel Zegler Financial Disaster
Just when it seemed like the box office outlook for Snow White couldn’t get worse, new projections indicate that the film is set to open even lower than initially expected. According to a leading Hollywood research firm, the live-action remake is now tracking for a $53 million opening weekend in North America, with estimates ranging between $48 million and $58 million. This is a significant drop from earlier forecasts, which had projected a $63-$70 million debut.
New Details Emerge in Gene Hackman Passing—Investigation Continues as Pills Found on the Scene, No Gas Leak Detected
New information has surfaced regarding the passing of Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, who were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home on Wednesday. Authorities have now revealed that the couple may have been deceased for some time before being discovered and have ruled out immediate environmental hazards as a cause.
Paramount Rolls Back DEI Mandates to Conform With Trump Administration Policies as Pending Lawsuit and Skydance Sale Loom Over Company
Paramount Global has begun rolling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, citing directives from the Trump administration. This move comes as the media giant faces increasing legal and regulatory challenges, including a $20 billion lawsuit from President Trump against CBS News and the need for federal approval on its planned merger with Skydance Media.
Blake Lively Legal Team Moves to Restrict Independent Content Creators Discussing Lawsuit Against Justin Baldoni
As the legal war between It Ends With Us co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni escalates, Lively’s legal team has set its sights on a new concern—online content creators.
In newly filed court documents, her attorneys argue that independent commentators on platforms like YouTube and TikTok are unfairly amplifying Baldoni’s claims, and they are pushing for a protective order to keep specific case details from public view.
Buzz Lightyear Collapses at Shanghai Disneyland, Shocking Video Shows Disney Cast Struggling to Respond
Shanghai Disneyland is once again making waves online as a video of a Buzz Lightyear performer collapsing has resurfaced and gone viral. The incident originally took place in January, but with the new footage making the rounds on X, it’s sparking fresh conversations about the park’s response time and the way its cast members handled the situation.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Will Be Given Away for Free on PlayStation Just Four Months After Release
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is officially being given away for free as part of PlayStation Plus’ March lineup, a move that cements its place as one of Electronic Arts’ biggest misfires in recent memory. This comes just four months after the game’s release, a clear sign that EA is desperate to salvage whatever engagement it can from a title that failed to resonate with its audience.