After several months of speculation, Jessica Chastain has confirmed the release of The Savant. The political thriller series was indefinitely postponed by Apple TV in September following the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
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Hasbro Has Managed to Kill the Power Rangers…Not Once, Not Twice, But Three Times?!
Harbro has managed to do what Rita Repulsa and Lord Zedd’s combined might never could—destroy the Power Rangers.
Jon Stewart, Rachel Maddow to Receive Journalism Award From Bob Iger’s Wife — No Conservative or Centrist Recipients
In what some are calling a reflection of the laughable state of U.S. journalism, comedian Jon Stewart will be honored at this year’s Walter Cronkite Awards from USC Annenberg. Other honorees include Rachel Maddow, Scott Pelley, Peter Alexander, and Julio Vaqueiro. Conspicuously absent are conservative or centrist journalists. The Dean of the school is also none other than the wife of Disney CEO Bob Iger.
Stephen Colbert Complains About Paramount’s $108 Billion WBD Bid — and Accidentally Explains Why His Show Was Cut
Stephen Colbert took aim at his own corporate parent this week, joking on The Late Show about Paramount’s eye-popping $108 billion hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery and questioning why CBS would cancel his program if the company supposedly has that kind of money to spend.
The Rock Scores First Golden Globes Nomination for The Smashing Machine
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has received his first Golden Globes nomination. The wrestler-turned-actor, long known for bombastic action movies, had been looking to pivot into more serious roles for some time. Now, Johnson finds himself sharing the Best Actor category with some of Hollywood’s biggest talents.
Trump Signals He’ll Oppose Any Warner Bros. Deal That Doesn’t Remove Current CNN Leadership
President Trump has now placed himself squarely in the center of the escalating battle for Warner Bros., telling business leaders at the White House that any acquisition of the company must include a change in ownership at CNN. His remarks introduce a significant new political variable into the ongoing bidding war between Netflix and Paramount Skydance.
Rachel Maddow Demands CBS Reinstate Stephen Colbert — Calls CBS Takeover a “Huge Embarassment”
Rachel Maddow took to Nicolle Wallace’s The Best People podcast this week with a sharp rebuke of Paramount’s decision to cancel The Late Show With Stephen Colbert — a move the network has repeatedly described as a financial necessity.
Surprise Golden Globes Snubs Hit Wicked: For Good and Sydney Sweeney
The Golden Globes nominees were announced Monday morning with some surprise picks for the year’s best in television and film, and some even more surprising snubs. Among the most shocking names not appearing as prominently — or in one case, not appearing at all — are the film Wicked: For Good and actress Sydney Sweeney.
Golden Globes Snub Joe Rogan From New Best Podcast Category — And Reveal What Hollywood Really Fears
Joe Rogan was snubbed by the Golden Globes, inciting a controversy that isn’t just about an awards show. It’s a story about power, cultural gatekeeping, and how Hollywood handles voices it can’t control.
Jimmy Kimmel Renewed by ABC — But It’s Not the Triumph the Media is Framing It As
For more than two decades, Jimmy Kimmel has been a fixture of ABC’s late-night lineup. But while headlines everywhere are declaring Jimmy Kimmel has been renewed for “another year,” the details of ABC’s contract extension tell a very different story — one the media is largely ignoring.
Stranger Things Season 5 Shatters Netflix Records With 59.6 Million Views in Five Days
After three years of waiting, fans of Stranger Things returned to Hawkins in record numbers. Season five debuted on November 26th, and in its first five days accumulated 59.6 million views worldwide. That’s not just impressive — it’s record-breaking.
Bari Weiss Reportedly Has Big Plans for CNN Should Paramount WBD Deal Go Through
CBS News’ inaugural editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss, hasn’t even hit the 60-day mark in her new role, and already she’s making headlines again with reported plans for CNN.
Star Wars Actor Quits Ahsoka Season 2 Over Pay Dispute
Deadline has confirmed that Claudia Black will not appear in Ahsoka Season 2, despite being invited back to reprise her role as Klothow, one of the Nightsisters who aligned with Grand Admiral Thrawn. The actress says the issue came down to pay — specifically, that Disney couldn’t compensate her enough for the responsibilities she carries “as a single mother.”