Walt Disney World has quietly edited the preshow for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, removing a moment that had developed into one of the attraction’s most recognizable opportunities for audience participation.
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Millennium Falcon Smuggler’s Run Pre-Show Makes Change To Ride Lore
Disney has introduced a Millennium Falcon Smuggler's Run pre-show change at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. The updated dialogue changes how Hondo Ohnaka gains access to the Millennium Falcon before guests board the attraction. This time, he steals the vessel...
‘Fast and Furious’ TV Show in Development at Peacock
At the NBCUniversal upfront presentation in New York, Vin Diesel announced that a Fast and Furious television series is in development at Peacock. The long-running franchise has released 11 films so far, with a supposedly final installment, Fast Forever, arriving in 2028. The series has also produced one animated spin-off for Netflix.
Dua Lipa Suing Samsung Over Use of Her Image in TV Packaging
Pop star Dua Lipa has filed a $15 million lawsuit against Samsung. In a complaint filed in California federal court, she alleges the company used her image on television boxes without permission. According to the filing, Samsung benefited from her likeness without compensating her.
Christopher Nolan Confirms Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy in The Odyssey
Christopher Nolan has officially confirmed one of the biggest rumors surrounding The Odyssey: Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o will portray Helen of Troy in the upcoming adaptation, while also taking on the role of Helen’s sister, Clytemnestra. The revelation came through...
FCC Commish: ‘The View’ Must Follow Equal Time Rules To Qualify as a News Program
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is now publicly arguing that ABC’s long-running daytime talk show The View should be held to equal time standards if the network intends to continue classifying the program as a legitimate news or public affairs broadcast. The comments come...
Today, You Cannot Buy Alcohol At Disney Cruise Line’s Private Caribbean Islands
If you’re stepping off a Disney Cruise Line ship in The Bahamas today expecting to grab a frozen cocktail on the beach at Castaway Cay or Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, you’re going to run into an unusual surprise. Alcohol sales have been temporarily halted...
Nate Bargatze Wants Movie Tickets for ‘The Breadwinner’ to Cost Less
Comedian Nate Bargatze announced that tickets for his theatrical film debut, The Breadwinner, will be discounted at participating theaters. Calling it the “Nate Rate,” Bargatze said that as ticket prices rise, he wants families to enjoy going to the movies together at an affordable price.
Passholder Reservations Sold Out Ahead of Mandalorian Smugglers Run Opening Day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Annual Passholder reservations for Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 22, 2026, are no longer available through the Walt Disney World reservation system. The date marks the opening day of the new The Mandalorian mission on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Star Wars:...
HBO Approves Harry Potter Season Two, Filming Scheduled for Fall 2026
HBO has officially renewed its Harry Potter television adaptation for season two, with filming planned to begin this fall. The series, first announced in 2023, is the first live-action retelling of J.K. Rowling’s novels specifically for television. The network has...
Angel Acquires Taika Waititi Film ‘Fing!’ Amid Ongoing Audience Scrutiny
Angel has announced its newest acquisition, Fing!, starring Taika Waititi. The deal continues the studio’s push for high-profile projects with major Hollywood names attached. After debuting at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, the live-action fantasy film received generally positive reviews.
Walt Disney World President, Jeff Vahle, Announces Retirement as Epic Universe Success Grows
Walt Disney World is heading for a leadership change at one of the most consequential moments in Central Florida theme-park competition in decades. Jeff Vahle, President of Walt Disney World Resort, announced that he will retire this summer after 36 years with Disney,...
Jimmy Kimmel Live Refuses to Run New Episode Against Final Late Show with Stephen Colbert
ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel is reportedly refusing to air a new episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on the night of the final Stephen Colbert Late Show broadcast, turning what should be a straightforward business story into yet another political spectacle from late-night television....