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Netflix Saves Sesame Street With Unprecedented Deal That Keeps Episodes Free on PBS
In a major move that reshapes the future of children’s educational programming, Netflix has stepped in to save Sesame Street following Warner Bros. Discovery’s decision not to renew its output deal for the long-running series. The beloved show will now air new episodes through a partnership between Netflix, Sesame Workshop, and PBS, ensuring it remains widely accessible to families across the country.
Gears of War Movie Adaptation to be Helmed by Deadpool 2 Director
The long-gestating Gears of War movie adaptation has officially found its director. Fortunately, it’s someone who knows his way around bullets, brawls, and big-budget mayhem.
Daredevil: Born Again is a Major Flop — All Episodes Fail to Chart on Nielsen Ratings in Historic First for MCU
According to the latest Daredevil: Born Again Nielsen data, Marvel’s latest Disney+ series is a major flop, failing to appear on Nielsen’s weekly streaming charts for a single episode. This marks the first time in Marvel Cinematic Universe history that an original Disney+ series has not charted even once during its run.
Ironheart Dislike Ratio Continues to Skyrocket as Fans Slam Trailer With 64% Negative Feedback
Marvel’s Ironheart trailer isn’t just underperforming—it’s collapsing in real time under an avalanche of dislikes. When we began writing this article, the video had 312,000 dislikes. By the time we hit publish, that number had already jumped to 315,000 dislikes, against just 177,000 likes (that number didn’t change…)—pushing the trailer to a brutal 64% Ironheart dislike ratio.
Is Sacha Baron Cohen Playing Mephisto in Marvel’s Ironheart? Here’s What We Know
As Ironheart racks up dislikes on YouTube ahead of its premiere this June, one burning question is capturing fans’ attention more than ever: is Sacha Baron Cohen playing Mephisto in the MCU?
The long-rumored debut of the Marvel Comics demon has been teased for years, from WandaVision to Agatha All Along. But now, with credible reports, casting clues, and even a supposed leaked teaser swirling online, speculation is hitting a fever pitch.
Star Wars Actress to Lead New Disney Buffy Series Alongside Sara Michelle Gellar
The new slayer has been chosen for the Buffy reboot — and she’s no stranger to Disney.
Ryan Kiera Armstrong, best known for her roles in Firestarter, Anne with an E, and most recently Disney+’s low-rated Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, has officially been cast as the lead in the upcoming Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot for Hulu. She’ll star opposite Sarah Michelle Gellar, who returns as the iconic Buffy Summers and now serves as executive producer on the project.
Rebel Moon 3 Canceled? Zack Snyder Collaborator Says It’ll Take ‘An Act of God’ to Save Netflix’s Space Disaster
Netflix may have finally found the brakes on Zack Snyder’s slow-motion space trainwreck. Longtime Snyder collaborator and screenwriter Kurt Johnstad made it sound like the odds of Rebel Moon getting a third installment are somewhere between slim and “you better start praying.”
Neve Campbell Was Cast as Polaris in X-Men 97 Cartoon, Not the MCU
A new rumor from scooper MyTimeToShineHello suggested that Scream icon Neve Campbell had been cast as Polaris in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But former X-Men ’97 showrunner Beau DeMayo has stepped in to set the record straight.
Warner Bros. Discovery Has Decided to Change ‘Max’ Back to ‘HBO Max’—Because Branding is Hard
First it was HBO Max. Then just Max. Now, in an announcement that feels less like a rebrand and more like a corporate U-turn, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) says it’s bringing back the original name. The change back to HBO Max will launch in summer of 2025.
Ironheart Dislikes Surge as Marvel’s Latest Disney+ Trailer Gets Ratioed on YouTube
Marvel Studios is facing a wave of backlash as the Ironheart trailer continues to get pummeled with YouTube dislikes. What was meant to be a bold new chapter in the MCU is now shaping up to be one of its most poorly received launches yet.
Marvel’s Ironheart Trailer Drops Same Day as Superman — Fan Reaction Is Brutal as Ironheart Dislikes Explode
In what may go down as one of the most unfortunate scheduling blunders in recent superhero marketing, Marvel Studios released the trailer for Ironheart—a show that has already faced major delays and skepticism. Just three hours later, DC unveiled James Gunn’s trailer for Superman, offering fans a grounded, traditional take on the Man of Steel that’s not without its detractors.
The First Spider-Noir Teaser Leaked Ahead of Schedule—Amazon Issues Copyright Strikes in Response
Amazon Prime Video is bringing noir grit and a pulp-era Spider-Man to the screen, and Nicolas Cage is along for the ride. The first teaser for Spider-Noir leaked on May 12, 2025, offering a glimpse at the live-action series set to premiere in 2026.