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New Ferryboat Under Construction at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World is building a new ferryboat for the transportation system serving Magic Kingdom. Disney announced the project on May 1, 2026. The company said the vessel will join the current fleet in 2027. The addition will increase the number of Magic Kingdom...
Concept Art Revealed for Nate Bargatze’s Theme Park
New concept art has revealed additional details about comedian Nate Bargatze’s planned Tennessee theme park project, Nateland. The artwork offers an early look at the proposed attraction, which would include rides, entertainment venues, restaurants, and retail space...
Mattel Faces Calls to Explore Deal With Hasbro
The massive success of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie is still rippling through the entertainment industry. In early June, Masters of the Universe will bring another toy franchise to the big screen. However, these films may be pushing the company behind the brands in an unexpected direction. Southeastern Asset Management, which owns more than 4% of Mattel’s common stock, reportedly believes the company is not fully capitalizing on its entertainment assets. The investment firm is reportedly pressuring Mattel to make a deal with Hasbro.
Disneyland Autopia Emissions Settlement in California Involves Engine Compliance Violations
Disneyland has agreed to a settlement with the California Air Resources Board after regulators identified emissions compliance issues involving engines used in the Autopia attraction. The case centers on equipment certification rules under state air quality...
Disney Reveals First Look at Muppets Roller Coaster Animatronics at Hollywood Studios
Disney has shared the first official look at new animatronics in action for Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The updated attraction opens on May 26, 2026, replacing the longtime Aerosmith version of the coaster. The newly...
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 3 Will Reportedly See a Time Jump According to Marvel Executive
With the start of Season 3, Daredevil: Born Again may get another creative reset through a time jump. Despite a significant drop in viewership, the Disney+ MCU series is still expected to return in 2027. Speaking to ScreenRant, Brad Winderbaum, Marvel’s head of streaming, television, and animation, said Season 3 will take place “a year or so” after the Season 2 finale.
The Mandalorian and Grogu Box Office Projections Downgraded After Abysmal Overseas Opening
Disney and Lucasfilm may already have a major problem on their hands with the Mandalorian and Grogu opening weekend box office, and it might be even worse than anyone originally thought. After early projections suggested The Mandalorian & Grogu could open to...
Valliant Renegade Report Reveals Mandalorian and Grogu Cost May Be Much Higher Than Reported
As The Mandalorian & Grogu prepares to hit theaters, a major new question is emerging around the film’s actual budget — and according to a new breakdown from YouTube personality and financial analyst Valliant Renegade, the number being repeated across Hollywood...
The Mandalorian and Grogu Already Flopping in Europe? Disney’s Star Wars Comeback Struggling Overseas
The Mandalorian and Grogu may already be flopping in Europe. Disney and Lucasfilm were hoping The Mandalorian and Grogu would mark a triumphant return for Star Wars on the big screen after a seven-year theatrical absence. Instead, early overseas numbers are raising...
Disney’s ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ Eyes Soft Global Box Office Opening — Will This Be Another Disney Star Wars Disaster?
After years away from theaters, The Mandalorian & Grogu was supposed to mark the triumphant return of Star Wars to the box office. Instead, the early box office tracking paints a far more uncertain picture for Lucasfilm and Disney. According to a new report from...
HBO’s Harry Potter Series Faces First Major Shake-Up With Ginny Weasley Recast
Shortly after HBO announced that its Harry Potter series was renewed for a second season, Deadline reported a major cast change. The role of Ginny Weasley will be recast, as actress Gracie Chochrane is stepping away from the series.
How Much Money Does The Mandalorian and Grogu Actually Need to Break Even?
As Star Wars prepares for its long-awaited return to theaters with The Mandalorian and Grogu, a major question is hanging over the film heading into opening weekend: how much money does this thing actually need to make? The answer may be significantly higher than many...