Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct attracted more than twice as many peak viewers as Sony’s September State of Play, according to figures reported by GamesRadar.
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YouTube TV App Now Includes ESPN Unlimited
YouTube TV subscribers can now access ESPN Unlimited directly through the platform’s app at no additional cost.
Disney+ Adding Podcasts As Content Drought Continues
Disney+ is turning to podcasts to help fill its release schedule as the streaming service continues struggling with a shortage of original programming.
Meghan Markle Reportedly Dropped From Guy Ritchie’s ‘The Gentlemen’
Meghan Markle’s return to scripted television may have ended before it began.
Bricks & Minifigs Reaches Settlement With Mansell Family
Bricks & Minifigs has reached a settlement with the Mansell family, resolving one part of the highly publicized dispute involving a valuable collection of rare Star Wars LEGO sets.
Disney Orders Pilot for Spaceship Earth TV Show Based on EPCOT Attraction
Disney has ordered a pilot for a television series based on the Spaceship Earth attraction at EPCOT. The potential series takes inspiration from the ride's time-traveling adventures. The project is part of Disney’s ongoing efforts to develop entertainment based on...
YouTube is Adding Peacock at No Charge to Premium Subscribers
YouTube Premium subscribers will receive access to Peacock at no additional charge under a sweeping new partnership between YouTube and NBCUniversal.
Bricks & Minifigs Investigator Reckless Ben Signs on with Creative Artists Agency
Controversial YouTuber Ben Schneider, better known to millions of viewers as Reckless Ben, has landed a deal with one of Hollywood’s biggest talent agencies. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Schneider has signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Over the years, Reckless Ben has built a large following through his unconventional investigations into controversial groups, businesses, and internet personalities.
‘Aquamarine’ Getting Disney+ Pilot with Emma Roberts
Disney is testing out another new project tied to Disney Channel nostalgia. An Aquamarine Disney+ pilot is in development, with Emma Roberts attached as an executive producer and guest star. The project is expected to expand the world of Aquamarine rather than retell...
Supergirl Coming to Digital Release Just One Month After Release
Warner Bros. may give Supergirl a digital release sooner than many moviegoers expected.
Disney Wants Lionsgate to Bring Back Male Audience but Netflix May Challenge Them For It
Many industry observers argue that Disney has largely lost its male audience, despite releasing a flood of Star Wars and Marvel content. According to Cosmic Book News, Disney may be looking to acquire Lionsgate in an effort to bring men back and Netflix could get in its way.
Former Disney Engineer Creates Animated Short on What It’s Like to be a Conservative Working at Disney
Josh Daws, a former Disney software engineer, has released a new animated short that is touching hearts across the internet. While the story’s theme is explained through a quote from C.S. Lewis, Daws later revealed on social media that it also reflects his own personal and professional experiences.
California Forcing Streamers to Limit Ad Volume
Starting July 1, streaming services operating in California will be required to limit the volume of their ads.