According to Nielsen, The Devil Wears Prada 2 topped the streaming movie chart during the week of July 27 through August 2, accumulating 885 million viewing minutes across Disney+ and Hulu.
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Tom Hanks Sparks Backlash Among Conservatives for Portrayal of MAGA Supporter on SNL 50th Anniversary Special
Tom Hanks’ recent appearance on Saturday Night Live (SNL) for its 50th anniversary special ignited a wave of controversy, with many criticizing the show for its portrayal of Trump supporters. Hanks, reprising his 2016 role as a White Trump supporter from a rural background, wore a MAGA hat and refused to shake the hand of the Black game show host, played by Kenan Thompson, in a skit parodying Black Jeopardy.
Rippaverse Adds Angel Studios as New Collaborator with Announcement of “Gabriel and the Guardians” Partnership
In the comic book industry, one name is becoming more and more known with each passing month. Rippaverse has established itself as more than an independent startup flash-in-the-pan. Instead, it is looking like the creation of one Eric July is on a path to...
Star Wars Skeleton Crew is a Confirmed Failure, No Episodes Made it Onto Nielsen Ratings Charts as Post Acolyte Fan Apathy Buries Star Wars
It’s official: Skeleton Crew is a flop. It has become the lowest-performing Star Wars project to date. Not a single episode of Skeleton Crew made it onto Nielsen’s streaming ratings charts—a grim first for the once-unshakable franchise.
Daredevil: Born Again Confirmed for TV-MA Rating as Marvel Returns to Its Gritty Netflix Roots on Disney+
Marvel Studios has officially confirmed that Daredevil: Born Again will carry a TV-MA rating, marking a return to the mature, gritty storytelling that made the original Netflix series a fan favorite. The announcement came via a new 30-second promotional spot, further fueling excitement for the show ahead of its March 4 premiere on Disney+.
Disney Name Erased by Reliance as New JioHotstar Service Demonstrates India’s Rejection of the Disney Brand
The Walt Disney Company faced a stunning and embarassing repudiation of its brand strength in India as Reliance Media rebranded Disney+ Hotstar to JioHotstar, stripping away Disney’s iconic name. This move marks the culmination of a catastrophic decline for Hotstar, which plummeted from a $16 billion valuation when Bob Iger first acquired it to just $4 billion by the time of Disney’s merger with Reliance.
Cillian Murphy Reportedly in Talks to Play a Harry Potter Villain in Upcoming HBO Series, But it’s Not Voldemort as Initially Rumored
A new casting rumor has sent the Harry Potter fandom into a frenzy. Cillian Murphy, the Oscar-nominated star of Oppenheimer and Peaky Blinders, is reportedly being eyed for a major villain role in the upcoming HBO reboot series of JK Rowling’s classic magical tale. However, it won’t be Voldemort, as rumors recently suggested.
Sarah Michelle Gellar and James Marsters Comment on Disney’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer Reboot With Marvel’s Eternals Director
As news spreads about Disney’s upcoming Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot, two of the most iconic voices from the original series—Sarah Michelle Gellar and James Marsters—are weighing in.
With the series moving forward without Joss Whedon, the creator whose voice defined the Buffyverse, many fans are skeptical about whether this reboot can capture the magic of the original or if it will fall victim to the same pitfalls that have plagued Disney’s recent franchise failures.
Rings of Power Renewed for Season 3 Despite Plummeting Ratings and Non-Existent Audience, Amazon Doubles Down on Disaster
Despite catastrophic viewership declines, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Amazon is moving forward with Season 3 of The Rings of Power. This news comes as the series faces harsh criticism and dwindling audience interest following dismal performances from both its first and second seasons.
Former X-Men 97 Showrunner Beau DeMayo Accuses Marvel of Discrimination in 30-Minute Video, Threatens to Expose Marvel in Court
Beau DeMayo, the former showrunner of X-Men ’97, has released a video responding to allegations against him while leveling serious accusations at Marvel Studios, including claims of discrimination and retaliation.
Harry Potter HBO Series Eyes John Lithgow to Play Dumbledore, Would be First American to Take a Major Role in Potter Franchise
A bombshell from Deadline reveals that John Lithgow is in final negotiations to portray Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series. Lithgow, a six-time Emmy winner known for his roles in The Crown and Dexter, would become the first American actor to play a major role in the Harry Potter series. This is a huge departure from J.K. Rowling’s long-standing preference for an all-British cast.
EXCLUSIVE: U.S. Government Paid Over $14 Million of Taxpayer Funds to Suspected Disney Subsidiary
A new investigation by That Park Place has uncovered what appears to be concerning financial connections between The Walt Disney Company and the U.S. government, raising questions about transparency and media bias. Federal funds have flowed to Disney through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and an obscure entity called Buena Vista Non Theatrical INC., with little public accountability or clear justification for the payments.
Disney’s Controversial Reimagine Tomorrow and Stories Matter Websites Removed, Redirecting to “Belonging” Initiatives in Disney DEI Changes
Disney has made sweeping changes to its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, stripping away controversial policies and language that previously landed the company in hot water. The Stories Matter website is gone, Reimagine Tomorrow has vanished, and the company’s executive performance metrics have shifted. While these moves may seem like a retreat from the “woke” policies that have plagued Disney in recent years, the reality is more complicated.