We all know how production is shrinking and shriveling in high-cost-of-living-and-shooting California. We all THINK we know how bad it is getting in so many ways for formerly well-paid and regularly employed crews to make a living in the “Golden State.” Wanna bet you...
PlayStation 5 release of MachineGames Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, has entertained gamers on many platforms... including our own author, Frank, here at That Park Place. However, the physical edition’s storage requirements have sparked a minor controversy,...
So yeah, we’re raising massive tariff’s on Chinese manufactured goods, and yeah, a lot of them have to do with toys and park merch (and popcorn buckets) and it means such things will cost more to get to these shores. But DOES that obligate a huge price rise where your...
The Minecraft Movie just made $80 million in its second weekend and the race to get it into theme parks is on. At the same time, companies are proverbially licking their chops at the idea of using game properties in expansions to take a bit out of Disney. But if The...
Toys might be one of the items skyrocketing in price very soon due to tariffs, and companies like Hasbro are facing a real doomsday scenario. The word of the day lately is “tariffs”. If you are one of the few who still haven’t heard of them, be aware that they are...
As if things couldn’t get worse for Disney’s struggling live-action remake of Snow White, a new report reveals that the production has left behind a massive carbon footprint—larger than some of Hollywood’s most explosive action films. Yes, according to The Guardian, the scale of the Snow White production’s pollution even outpaced the most recent Fast & Furious movie.
Universal Studio's new Epic Universe theme park is indeed incredible. It eclipses, by far, anything Disney has to offer. But thoughts that Disney could begin building a response for the next five years may all be dashed away by the new Chinese tariffs. For Bob Iger,...
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.
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.
The following article features opinion analysis of The Walt Disney Company. It should be in no way used or construed as financial advice. Over the past decade, The Walt Disney Company's stock performance has presented a rather negative picture for long-term...
The Academy has officially announced that Conan O’Brien will return to host the Oscars next year. Following an overall well-received performance in 2025, O’Brien’s return suggests the industry might be aiming to reconnect with audiences by emphasizing entertainment over controversy.
James Cameron returned to the spotlight this week—albeit via video from New Zealand—with the unveiling of the first footage from Avatar: Fire and Ash at CinemaCon. Billed as a major December release, the third film in the franchise is already drawing praise from exhibitors impressed by the visuals and scale. Zoe Saldaña appeared in person to introduce the clip, hyping up two new Na’vi clans and a more emotional journey for Jake and Neytiri (yes, those are their names because you probably forgot).
But as flashy as this presentation was, it leaves behind a question that has haunted the Avatar franchise for over a decade: How can a series make billions of dollars and yet vanish from the cultural conversation the moment it leaves theaters?
Russell T. Davies and the BBC continue their crusade to dismantle everything that once made Doctor Who a beloved science-fantasy institution. The latest evidence? A fawning write-up in The Hollywood Reporter about new Doctor Who companion Varada Sethu, who will star...