Disney’s long-gestating live-action Gargoyles series will not be taking flight after all.
TV
CBS Trump Mediation Heats Up as Paramount Moves Toward Settlement
Paramount Global is reportedly preparing to offer a settlement over President Donald Trump’s $20 billion lawsuit against CBS News, signaling a significant shift as mediation between the two parties officially begins.
The lawsuit centers on a 60 Minutes interview aired last October featuring then–Vice President Kamala Harris, which Trump alleges was deceptively edited to favor his political opponent during the final stretch of the 2024 election.
OPINION: Collider Escalates Last of Us “Review Bombing” Defense — Classifies Critics as “Trolls” and Demands Their Silence While Calling it News
Collider has officially lost the plot on The Last of Us.
In its latest screed defending HBO’s The Last of Us Season 2, the outlet through writer Rahul Malhotra doesn’t just double down on the tired “review bombing” narrative—it openly calls for the censorship of dissenting opinions. And no, that’s not exaggeration.
Is Disney’s Andor Quietly Glorifying Stalin and The Soviet Union? BBC Makes Uncomfortable Discovery About Show’s Plot
According to a detailed write-up by the BBC, Disney’s gritty Star Wars series Andor may have taken more than just inspiration from history—it may have quietly adapted the early exploits of one of the 20th century’s most infamous political figures: Joseph Stalin. Yes, that Stalin.
John Lithgow Won’t Quit Harry Potter Series Over J.K. Rowling Gender Controversies — ‘Why is This a Factor?’
John Lithgow has made it clear that outside pressure will not influence his involvement in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter television series. In a new interview with The Times of London, the 79-year-old actor addressed the controversy surrounding J.K. Rowling and the backlash he has personally received since signing on to play Professor Albus Dumbledore.
Paramount and Trump Legal Teams Enter Mediation as CBS Faces Mounting Internal Shifts
Paramount Global and representatives for President Donald Trump are scheduled to meet before a mediator on Wednesday in an effort to resolve Trump’s $20 billion lawsuit against CBS, according to sources familiar with the matter. The mediation session comes at a pivotal time for Paramount, as the company seeks federal approval for its $8 billion merger with Skydance Media.
Disney’s Malcolm in the Middle Revival Promotes Youth Gender Politics Through New Character That’s ‘Already Wiser Than Most of The Family’
The once-beloved family sitcom Malcolm in the Middle is returning to screens via a Disney+ revival — but this isn’t the same Wilkerson family fans remember. Alongside returning stars like Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek, the new series introduces a brand-new character: a non-binary child named Kelly. And yes, this is already drawing attention for the message Disney appears to be sending.
Amazon Secures ‘Highlander’ Rights: Henry Cavill to Star With Chad Stahelski Directing
In a major move that echoes the franchise’s famous line, “There can be only one,” Amazon MGM Studios and United Artists have secured the rights to reboot Highlander, with Henry Cavill set to star and John Wick mastermind Chad Stahelski directing. The deal marks a new chapter for the cult-classic series, which has long awaited a modern revival worthy of its enduring legacy.
Pedro Pascal Calls Harry Potter Author J.K. Rowling a “Heinous Loser” Over Comments Defending Biological Sex Definition
Pedro Pascal, best known for his role in The Mandalorian and The Last of Us has inserted himself into the ongoing debate over gender terminology and women’s spaces by publicly disparaging bestselling Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. The actor left a comment on activist Tariq Ra’ouf’s Instagram post calling Rowling a “heinous loser,” following her support for a recent UK Supreme Court ruling that clarified legal definitions around biological sex.
OPINION: Grace Randolph Walks Away from The Last of Us While Collider Screams “Review Bombing” in a Masterclass of Access Media Cowardice
Something strange is happening with The Last of Us Season 2. Not just in the narrative—but in the way the media is covering it. Or more accurately… refusing to. This week, Beyond the Trailer host Grace Randolph tweeted that she’s stepping away from The Last of Us show entirely.
Netflix CEO Declares Movie Theaters Obsolete, Claims Streaming Giant Is ‘Saving Hollywood’
According to the c0-CEO of Netflix, movie theaters are going the way of the Dodo bird.
At the TIME100 Summit, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos made a headline-grabbing statement: “We’re saving Hollywood.”
Wednesday Season 2 Trailer Drops, But Is It the Same Show Fans Remember? — An Addams Fan’s Honest Review
After a long and restless wait, Netflix finally dropped the newest trailer for Wednesday Season 2, and reactions have been as sharp and divided as Wednesday’s own wit. On the surface, the return of Jenna Ortega’s deadpan antihero should be a cause for celebration.
But behind the black lace and gothic staging, something feels eerily different.
Bill Owens Abruptly Departs 60 Minutes Amid Trump CBS Lawsuit and Internal Power Struggles
The sudden resignation of 60 Minutes executive producer Bill Owens has sent shockwaves through CBS, arriving just as the network navigates two high-stakes legal battles and a looming corporate merger. Owens, a CBS veteran who began his career as a summer intern in 1988 and took the helm of the legendary Sunday evening news program in 2019, stepped down Tuesday citing a breakdown in editorial autonomy.