ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel is reportedly refusing to air a new episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on the night of the final Stephen Colbert Late Show broadcast, turning what should be a straightforward business story into yet another political spectacle from late-night television....
Walt Disney Animation Studios has officially scrapped its long-planned Disney+ Tiana series, marking another major retreat from original streaming content. The decision, first reported by The Hollywood Reporter, comes as Disney moves away from producing long-form animated content exclusively for its streaming platforms. This will unfortunately lead to layoffs at the Vancouver animation studio that worked on this series and produced Moana 2.
Hulu subscribers expecting a seamless Oscars viewing experience were left frustrated Sunday night as the Disney-owned streaming service suffered major outages and—worse—cut off its live broadcast before the most anticipated awards of the evening were announced.
It’s an uneasy time for Doctor Who. With growing speculation that the series could be shelved after its next season and uncertainty surrounding Disney+’s long-term commitment, fans are left wondering whether the TARDIS is about to go dark. Now, another piece of Doctor Who’s legacy has come to an end, as The Mill, the visual effects studio responsible for the revived series’ early VFX success, has officially shut down after 35 years.
The Disney company was hacked after an employee unknowingly exposed the company’s internal systems after downloading an AI tool. This led to a significant data breach. Private information belonging to Disney employees and customers was leaked, prompting a response from the company’s cybersecurity team.
Paramount Global has begun rolling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, citing directives from the Trump administration. This move comes as the media giant faces increasing legal and regulatory challenges, including a $20 billion lawsuit from President Trump against CBS News and the need for federal approval on its planned merger with Skydance Media.
Greg Gutfeld has officially secured his place as the undisputed king of late-night television ratings. According to the latest Nielsen rankings for January 2025, Gutfeld! on Fox News has crushed the competition, drawing in an impressive 3,497,000 total viewers, with 308,000 in the key 25-54 demographic—more than a million viewers ahead of his closest competitor.
Disney is making another round of changes to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, stripping away some of the most controversial elements while maintaining a commitment to what it calls “company values.”
In an internal memo to employees on Tuesday, Chief Human Resources Officer Sonia Coleman announced that Disney would no longer use diversity as a factor in determining managerial compensation. Instead, leadership evaluations will now focus on how well managers uphold company values and incorporate different perspectives.
Disney has officially released the trailer for Andor Season 2, and while fans of the critically praised but underperforming Star Wars series may be excited, there’s something unusual about how the company is handling its release schedule. Instead of the standard weekly episode drop, Andor’s final season will be released in four “chapters,” each consisting of three episodes. That means the entire season will air in just four weeks—an approach rarely used for major franchise content.
It’s now official—John Lithgow will step into the role of Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s highly anticipated Harry Potter TV series. Lithgow, a six-time Emmy winner, confirmed the casting during an interview with ScreenRant’s Liam Crowley, making him the first actor officially attached to the project. But his confirmation isn’t just another casting announcement—it’s a game-changer. Lithgow will be the first American to play a major role in the Harry Potter universe, breaking J.K. Rowling’s long-standing rule that only British, Scottish, Welsh, or Irish actors could be cast in the franchise.
After more than a decade at the helm of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy is reportedly preparing to retire, leaving Lucasfilm by the end of 2025, according to a recent report by Puck, with The Hollywood Reporter soon following suit. While rumors of her departure have circulated for years, this time, it appears to be more than just fan speculation.
MSNBC has officially announced the cancellation of Joy Reid’s evening program, The ReidOut, as part of an extensive network overhaul. According to sources familiar with the situation, Reid will host her final show this week, bringing an end to her run in the 7 p.m. EST slot.
There are few shows as impactful as Avatar: The Last Airbender. It had everything from humor to drama to romance and existential contemplation. The concept of element-bending became solidified in fiction, the phrase practically coined by the show. After the season finale, Nickelodeon released several continuation comics, allowing the fans to learn what happened to the characters thereafter. The sequel series, The Legend of Korra, was not so well-received and divided the fanbase—much like The Last Jedi did with Star Wars.