Despite numerous rumors and widespread speculation, casting for the next James Bond remains ongoing. Since Daniel Craig surrendered the license to kill, debate over who could or should become the next 007 has drawn intense attention.
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MSNBC Fires Matthew Dowd After Comments on Charlie Kirk Shooting Spark Outrage
The fallout from Charlie Kirk’s shocking death continues to ripple through media and politics. MSNBC has now fired longtime political analyst Matthew Dowd following his on-air remarks in the immediate aftermath of the Charlie Kirk tragedy — comments that many blasted as insensitive, inflammatory, and outright disgraceful.
YouTube Dethrones Disney, NBC, Paramount, Fox, and Warner Bros. as America’s True TV King in Massive New Media Viewership Win
In the world of television, an unmistakable new media shift shift is underway as YouTube has dominated legacy cable outlets in TV viewership. YouTube has surged ahead of Disney, NBCUniversal, Fox, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Paramount, claiming the title of America’s most-watched TV platform. The numbers are staggering — and for the legacy giants, sobering.
Jimmy Kimmel Comments on ‘Defending Democracy’ Against Trump at Emmy’s
Jimmy Kimmel has built his late-night persona on mocking President Trump. At this year’s Creative Arts Emmys, he kept that streak alive while also brushing off any suggestion that he’s some noble figure “defending democracy.” Still, if his comments backstage sounded dismissive, his attitude showed the same smug self-satisfaction that has defined his Emmy-night politics for years.
Jimmy Kimmel Calls Trump “Woke” as His Ratings Keep Crashing
Jimmy Kimmel returned from his summer hiatus this week and wasted no time going back to the same well he’s been drawing from for years: Donald Trump. In his opening monologue, Kimmel mocked the President as “woke” and accused him of embracing cancel culture. The line made headlines, but the bigger story is Kimmel’s refusal to budge from the partisan content that has steadily driven away his audience.
Disney+ Castoff The Mysterious Benedict Society Finds New Home on Faith-Based Amazon Service
The Mysterious Benedict Society, which was booted off Disney+, has found a new home on a Faith-based Amazon-owned streaming service that debuts next month.
Beast Boy Voice Actor Claims He Was Fired by WB After Parkinson’s Diagnosis
The long-running voice of Beast Boy, Greg Cipes, has come forward with a serious allegation against Warner Bros. According to Cipes, he was fired from his role as Beast Boy the day after he publicly shared his Parkinson’s diagnosis—ending over two decades of work with DC’s animated projects.
Colbert Wins First Late Show Emmy After Being Cancelled: Is This Recognition or a Hollywood Political Statement?
In one of the strangest twists in recent Hollywood memory, Stephen Colbert has finally won an Emmy for The Late Show—just weeks after CBS announced his program is being canceled. After nearly a decade on the air and 33 nominations without a single victory, Colbert’s show secured its first statuette in the Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series category.
The timing couldn’t be more suspicious. Was this really about rewarding creative merit, or was Hollywood sending a political message after CBS pulled the plug on the partisan host?
SungWon Cho Once Championed Race-Based Voice Casting — Now It’s Come Back to Haunt Him
SungWon Cho, a prominent English-language voice actor also known as ProZD, has recently found himself at the center of controversy when his actions conflicted with his previous stance of race-based voice casting.
Superman May Appear in Peacemaker Season 2 — Photo Shows David Corenswet and John Cena on Set
A behind-the-scenes photo making the rounds online has sparked speculation that David Corenswet’s Superman may appear in Season 2 of Peacemaker.
KPop Demon Hunters Sequel in Early Development Talks Following Streaming Success
KPop Demon Hunters is going up, up, up. Sony Pictures Animation and Netflix are reportedly engaged in early discussions regarding a KPop Demon Hunters sequel. While no sequel has been greenlit, both studios are interested in continuing the story. These conversations follow not only the film’s streaming success but also the limited theatrical release.
One Piece Renewed for Season 3 at Netflix as First Look at Season 2 Drops
Netflix has renewed One Piece for Season 3 ahead of Season 2’s debut. The news came during this year’s One Piece Day celebration in Tokyo, where the streaming giant also unveiled the first images from Season 2.
RUMOR: Seth Rogen Tapped to Produce Muppet Show Pilot at FOX – Another Beloved Classic in the Crosshairs
The Muppets just can’t seem to catch a break. According to multiple outlets, a pilot for The Muppet Show is reportedly in the works at FOX. The kicker? Seth Rogen is said to be attached as producer of The Muppet Show, alongside his Point Grey Pictures partner Evan Goldberg.