The mood inside CNN has reportedly become “like a funeral” after Paramount cleared the final legal obstacle to its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Leslye Headland Reveals Her Vision for Yoda Had ‘The Acolyte’ Been Renewed
According to The HoloFiles, The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland recently shared in an interview with The George Lucas Talk Show what her plans would have been had the show been renewed for a second season. The divisive Disney+ Star Wars series was canceled nearly two years ago, and yet Headland’s comments sparked renewed debate over the direction of the beloved franchise—and the depiction of Yoda in particular.
James Gunn Confirms No Plans for Peacemaker Season 3
James Gunn, co-CEO of DC Studios and creator of the HBO Max series Peacemaker, has stated that there are currently no plans to produce a third season of the show. He made the comments following the Season 2 finale in October 2025. At that time, he explained that while...
Rumor: Tom Cruise May Have Helped Stop Netflix from Buying Warner Bros.
Hollywood is still reeling from Paramount-Skydance’s apparent win over Netflix in the Warner Bros. Discovery bidding war—one that may have had an unexpected ally in Tom Cruise.
Tampons in the Netflix Men’s Room Reportedly Helped Derail Failed Warner Bros. Deal
A strange new wrinkle has emerged in the already messy collapse of Netflix’s pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery — and yes, it involves tampons. According to a March 1st report from the New York Post’s Charles Gasparino, the presence of tampons in a men’s restroom at...
Paramount+ and HBO Max Set to Combine as Company Promises HBO Will “Stay HBO”
Paramount’s newly planned streaming strategy is beginning to take shape, and it could significantly reshape the subscription landscape. Following the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, leadership says Paramount+ and HBO Max are expected to...
‘A Knight of the 7 Kingdoms’ Averages 26 Million Viewers Per Episode, Receives Critical Praise From Audiences and Critics Alike
A new report in Deadline confirms that A Knight of the 7 Kingdoms has been a hit on streaming. It reports that “the first season is currently averaging around 14M U.S. viewers and 26M global viewers per episode, ranking as the third-largest series debut since the launch of HBO Max.” The show was renewed for a second season before its debut, and is expected to return next year. As HBO looks to build momentum for its latest entry in the Game of Thrones franchise, fans and industry insiders alike are considering what made A Knight of the 7 Kingdoms a success.
CNN Staff Reportedly Panics as Paramount Purchase of Left Leaning Network Seems More Likely
The potential CNN Paramount tie-up is already sending tremors through the cable news world, and inside CNN itself the mood appears increasingly uneasy. According to reporting from Variety, multiple CNN employees are expressing concern about Warner Bros. Discovery’s...
‘God of War’ Series First Look Draws Mixed Reaction as Fans Debate Prime Video’s Live-Action Vision
Amazon has officially revealed the first promotional image for its upcoming God of War series, and early fan reaction is already sharply divided. The image, shared on social media by Variety, gives audiences their first look at Ryan Hurst as Kratos alongside Callum...
John Davidson Speaks Out After BAFTAs Incident, Says Tourette’s Tics Caused ‘Wave of Shame’
Scottish Tourette’s advocate John Davidson gave an exclusive interview explaining the involuntary vocal tics that disrupted the 79th BAFTAs ceremony. Davidson, the real-life inspiration behind the film I Swear, told Variety that he experienced overwhelming distress...
‘Andor’ Showrunner Denies Rumor That Dave Filoni Dislikes His Show
Since Dave Filoni was named co-runner of Lucasfilm, fans have speculated about the franchise’s creative future—and whether tensions exist between Filoni and Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy. A persistent rumor is that Filoni dislikes Andor. Gilroy says those rumors are unfounded.
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Showrunner Says First Season Was A “Frankenstein”
The creative team behind the Disney+ series Daredevil: Born Again is gearing up for the release of season two next month. In an admission that may build some credibility with fans, showrunner Dario Scardapane said he feels that season one came out as a “cobbled-together Frankenstein.”
Terrible Wonder Man Ratings Show Marvel’s Disney+ Audience Has Vanished
Newly released Wonder Man ratings data paints a troubling picture for Marvel Studios’ Disney+ ambitions — and it suggests the once-unstoppable MCU television machine may have fully lost its grip on mainstream audiences. According to viewership tracking firm Luminate,...