Disney has officially replaced longtime Darkwing Duck voice actor Jim Cummings with Mark Hamill for its upcoming Disney+ revival.
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Stephen Colbert Lashes Out at CBS After Network Blocks Partisan Senate Candidate Interview
Late-night host Stephen Colbert is publicly clashing with his own network after CBS blocked an interview with a sitting politician — a decision rooted in federal broadcast law but one Colbert framed on-air as politically motivated censorship. The dispute centers on an...
Sophie Turner Says Her Lara Croft Won’t Be a “Sex Bombshell”
Actress Sophie Turner is doing little to ease the minds of some concerned Tomb Raider fans. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, the star — who will play Lara Croft in Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming live-action series — said she will not portray the character as a “sex bombshell.”
Agatha All Along Showrunner Leaves Disney for Amazon MGM Deal
Jac Schaeffer, the creator and showrunner of Agatha All Along, is parting ways with Disney. According to an exclusive report from Variety, Schaeffer has signed a three-year television overall deal with Amazon MGM Studios.
Don Lemon Pleads Not Guilty In Church Charges Case Tied To Minnesota Protest
Former CNN host Don Lemon has formally pleaded not guilty to charges in federal court as the legal fallout continues from the now-viral storming of a Minnesota church tied to anti-ICE protests — a case that is quickly escalating beyond a simple trespassing dispute...
Starfleet Academy Nielsen Ratings Show a Complete Disaster for Star Trek
The first official Starfleet Academy Nielsen ratings are now in — and the numbers paint a bleak picture for Paramount+’s latest attempt to expand the Star Trek television universe. According to newly released Nielsen streaming data covering the show’s premiere...
Disney+ Moves Into Sky TV Package as Part of Multi-Year Deal
Sky TV customers in the U.K. and Ireland will soon have another way to access Disney+. Ironically, it’s a return to the very thing many cord-cutters hoped to escape through streaming. Thanks to a multi-year deal with Disney+, Netflix, HBO Max, and Hayu, those services will now be included in the broadcaster’s £24-a-month Ultimate TV package.
Nicolas Cage’s ‘Spider-Noir’ Trailer Drops – Confirms Color and Black and White Versions
Viewers looking to check out Nicolas Cage in Prime Video’s Spider-Noir will have options. The new trailer revealed that the live-action superhero series will be available in “Authentic Black & White” and “True-Hue Full Color.” Based on the comic series of the same name, Cage will reprise the role he voiced in 2018’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Calls Mount for NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to be Fired After Bad Bunny Halftime Show
The fallout from the Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show continues, with some online commentators now calling for NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to be fired. What began as debate over the league’s entertainment choice quickly expanded into broader political and cultural arguments.
Hollywood Export Crisis: U.S. Game Show Flies 100 Contestants to Ireland Because California Is Too Expensive
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...
Bad Bunny Halftime Show Record Viewership Narrative Collapses As Final Nielsen Numbers Show Year-Over-Year Decline
The early media victory lap surrounding the reported record-breaking Bad Bunny halftime show viewership is already falling apart. In the immediate aftermath of Super Bowl LX, entertainment trades and mainstream press outlets rushed out headlines declaring the...
Harry Potter to be “Streaming Event of The Decade” According to WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery executives have described the company’s upcoming Harry Potter television series as “the streaming event of the decade,” according to remarks made during a recent press event tied to the expansion of HBO Max in Europe. The statement came from JB...
Samba TV Shows Second Year of Viewership Decline for Super Bowl Halftime Show as Media Touts Record Bad Bunny Viewership
The media narrative surrounding the Super Bowl LX halftime show has been immediate and sweeping: record audiences, historic reach, and another cultural milestone for the NFL’s mid-game spectacle. Headlined by global music star Bad Bunny, early projections suggest the...