While Marvel positioned VisionQuest as the conclusion of a trilogy at the recent Disney Upfront presentation, the man actually running the new Disney+ series sees it differently.
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From Stalin to ‘Andor Jesus’: Tony Gilroy’s Radical Take on Star Wars
Usually, if the words “Star Wars” and “heresy” are being used together, it’s related to something in-universe. Like saying Rogue One proves the Force isn’t important to the narrative. But this time, we have Rogue One co-writer Tony Gilroy telling IndieWire, “What do we need? We need Star Wars Jesus.”
KPop Demon Hunters Soundtrack Makes Billboard History
The soundtrack for KPop Demon Hunters is rewriting chart history. According to ABC Audio, four songs from the animated film’s soundtrack are currently sitting in the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100—a feat never before achieved in the chart’s 67-year history.
Chris Columbus Says He’s Done With Harry Potter, Calls J.K. Rowling Controversy ‘Very Sad’
Chris Columbus has taken a stance against J.K. Rowling and, in turn, Harry Potter. The director of the first two Harry Potter films, and producer of the third, has zero interest in joining HBO’s upcoming small-screen reboot.
Amazon to Turn Wizard of Oz Into a YA “Modern” Series with Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton
Hollywood can’t seem to resist taking beloved classics and “reimagining” them for what executives like to call “modern audiences.” The latest target? The Wizard of Oz. According to Deadline, Amazon Prime Video has greenlit a youth-focused, music-infused Wizard of Oz retelling called Dorothy, with pop star Gwen Stefani and country singer Blake Shelton serving as executive producers.
Marc Maron Blasts Netflix as “Reichflix” for Choosing Dave Chappelle Over Gender Activists — ‘F**cism is Good for Business’
Comedian Marc Maron is not known for pulling punches, but his latest remarks about Netflix’s handling of Dave Chappelle’s controversial stand up specials may be some of his sharpest (and most ridiculous) yet. Appearing on Pod Save America this past weekend, Maron accused the streaming giant of abandoning all pretense of ethics in favor of protecting its bottom line.
Netflix Wins the Weekend Box Office With KPop Demon Hunters Then Hides Official Numbers
This weekend, Netflix scored something it has almost never managed before: a No. 1 finish at the U.S. box office. The anime musical KPop Demon Hunters surged past traditional theatrical releases with an estimated $18–20 million gross, despite being available to stream on Netflix worldwide. That should have been an easy victory lap for the streaming giant. Instead, the win is clouded by secrecy, conflicting reports, and Netflix’s deliberate refusal to confirm any hard numbers.
HBO’s The Last of Us Season 3 to Start Filming Without Completed Scripts
HBO is moving forward on The Last of Us Season 3 — a season centered around Abby, one of the most deeply unpopular characters in modern gaming — by beginning production before all the scripts are finished. Showrunner Craig Mazin has admitted that while some writing is underway, the full slate of episodes won’t be complete before cameras roll.
Oscars Could Move to Streaming as YouTube Enters the Bidding War Against Disney
The Oscars may soon be streaming in a very different way. According to a Bloomberg report, YouTube has officially entered the race to secure broadcast rights for the Oscars once the current deal with ABC ends in 2028. If successful, the Google-owned giant would become the first digital platform to host film’s biggest night.
Katee Sackhoff Reveals The Mandalorian ‘Broke’ Her: The Real Problem With Disney Star Wars Confirmed
When Katee Sackhoff revealed in a recent interview that working on The Mandalorian “broke” her and stripped away her confidence, it stunned a lot of fans. After all, Sackhoff wasn’t just another actor hired to fill a suit of beskar and stand there pointlessly like...
REVIEW: Peacemaker Season 2 Premiere Proves DCU Is a James Gunn Vanity Project
James Gunn’s much-hyped Peacemaker Season 2 premiere has finally arrived — and I sincerely wish it hadn’t and that I didn’t have to review it… What unspools in the first episode is a chaotic, vulgar, self-indulgent disaster that makes even Gunn’s shaky Superman reboot look like a cinematic triumph by comparison. I enjoyed much of the first season. I like John Cena. But this episode? It is amateurish, infantile dreck with almost nothing redeemable.
Paramount Stock Price Erupts after Signing Exclusive UFC Deal
When the bell on Wall Street rang last week, the newly minted Paramount Skydance came out swinging. Financial news and investment site Investopedia noted Wednesday afternoon that “Paramount Skydance shares jumped nearly 40%” just that day. According to analysts, this is the best two-day run for Paramount stock in 35 years.
HBO’s Harry Potter Series Casts the Weasley Family and They’re Actually Redheads
The Weasley family is officially complete — or nearly so — in HBO’s decade-long Harry Potter series, with casting confirmed for Fred, George, Percy, Ginny, and matriarch Molly. For longtime Harry Potter fans, the announcement comes with a detail that shouldn’t have to be newsworthy but in today’s Hollywood climate stands out: the Weasleys are actually being played by redheads.