Every December, Hollywood insists it still “gets” Christmas. The industry releases a handful of holiday films, floods streaming platforms with seasonal content, and assures audiences that the spirit of the season is alive and well.
Opinion
The Nintendo Patent Power Play: Is This the End of Creative Freedom for Developers?
The gaming industry stands at a critical crossroads, one where creativity and innovation are increasingly threatened by corporations seeking legal dominance over fundamental gameplay elements. At the heart of this issue lies the unsettling reality of the “gameplay mechanic patent”—a trend that began when Warner Bros. secured exclusive rights to its Lord of The Rings Nemesis System and has now intensified with Nintendo’s recent patent of a core creature-capturing mechanic.
My Next Cultural Internet Pet Peeve: “Blatherware”
You see a headline such as “The Tragic Story Of This State’s Horrid Decline In Enjoyment Of An Iconic, Beloved Delicacy!” You’re curious. In the more sophisticated forms, based on what you’ve told your browser to reveal, they even fill in the state with YOUR home state to draw you in further, so…you click and open the story.
Disney World Prepares to Open Polynesian DVC Tower: PR Release Focuses on Sustainability Over Beauty
Rising up like a giant Marriott next to the Seven Seas Lagoon, the new Polynesian DVC Tower is a cheap-looking and garish addition to the Disney World horizon near Magic Kingdom. Now we may know why: a total emphasis on "sustainability" over actually making something...
From Villain to Under the Radar: What Happened to EA’s Infamy?
Remember when EA was widely regarded as the worst game company and publisher in the world?
Their reputation was built on scummy practices, pay-to-win loot box controversies, and a history of destroying well-known game studios—either by shutting them down or blaming gamers for their poorly made games. Who could forget the infamous “don’t like it, don’t buy it” comment from EA? It seemed like every week brought another news story exposing EA’s questionable behavior.
The Collapse of “Woke” in Pop Culture Is Unlikely to Give Rise to a New, Organized Conservative Censorship
Entertainment and pop culture are at a crossroads. Games like Dustborn and Concord have failed spectacularly due to their adherence to DEI and ESG principles within the framework of "woke" ideology. Now, with movies and games seeming to move back to a more universal...
The Soul of Storytelling: Why Modern Films Fail to Resonate
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, we experienced what I would call a hidden renaissance in film and television.
This period gave us iconic blockbusters and series like Titanic, The Lord of the Rings, the Harry Potter franchise, Saving Private Ryan, Avatar, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Sopranos, Band of Brothers, Rome, and many more. These works are now considered timeless classics—stories that resonated deeply with audiences and shaped the cultural landscape.
YouTube Censorship’s Final Form, Self-Censorship
Orwellian gets tossed around a lot when people don’t like what’s being said. Kafkaesque used to get tossed around a lot, but people pretend to read Kafka less than they pretend to read Orwell these days, so here we are.
When it comes to YouTube censorship, you could use both or either.
OG Fortnite’s Return Draws Record-Breaking Numbers, Signaling Gamers Just Want Fun Without “The Message”
Ladies and gentlemen, it seems the gaming world is abuzz yet again, and Epic Games has struck gold with Fortnite OG just in time for the holidays. For those not in the know, this new game mode is a love letter to longtime fans, reviving the cherished Chapter One...
Is Johnny Depp Really Considering a Return to Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean Franchise?
The recent buzz about Johnny Depp possibly returning to the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise as Captain Jack Sparrow has set the internet aflame with speculation. Yet, despite the flurry of headlines, there’s a compelling argument to be made that this isn’t really...
Rachel Zegler’s Snow White Trailer Finally Releases on YouTube, Dislikes Begin to Pour Upon Disney
After nearly two weeks, The Walt Disney Company has decided to finally put the Snow White live action remake trailer on YouTube. The company had kept the trailer exclusive to showings before Wicked and Moana 2 without comment as to why it was hidden-away everywhere...
‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Starts Fourth Round of Reshoots With Three Months to Release, Can This Movie Make Money!?
With just under three months left until it hits theaters, Captain America: Brave New World has entered its fourth round of reshoots after reports of yet another disastrous test screening.
Moana 2 Review: Can Disney Stick the Landing With Cobbled Together Sequel?
WDWPro is back with a full Moana 2 movie review! Did this animated sequel deliver? Or is it a stain on Disney’s biggest princess property?