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House of the Dragon Showrunner Responds to George R.R. Martin’s Concerns About the Show

House of the Dragon Showrunner Responds to George R.R. Martin’s Concerns About the Show

House of the Dragon, the Game of Thrones prequel, has sparked both excitement and controversy since its debut. Recently, George R.R. Martin voiced concerns about the show’s direction, especially as it continues without new source material. In a late-August blog post on his “Not a Blog” LiveJournal, Martin expressed frustration, signaling to fans that he needed to address “everything that’s gone wrong with House of the Dragon.”

Gina Carano Responds to Court Victory in Lawsuit Against Disney—“A Small Breath of Fresh Air” as Judge Orders Disney to Turn Over Actor Pay Records

Gina Carano Responds to Court Victory in Lawsuit Against Disney—“A Small Breath of Fresh Air” as Judge Orders Disney to Turn Over Actor Pay Records

The legal battle between Gina Carano and Disney has just entered a new—and potentially game-changing—phase. Following a federal judge’s decision to grant Carano’s motion to compel, Disney has been ordered to turn over key internal compensation records tied to The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, The Book of Boba Fett, Andor, The Acolyte, and the upcoming The Mandalorian & Grogu film. The ruling forces the entertainment giant to hand over verified spreadsheets and actor contract data within 20 days—a significant victory in Carano’s ongoing wrongful termination lawsuit.

Gina Carano Wins Big Against Disney in Lawsuit Discovery Battle—Judge Orders Disney to Hand Over Actor Pay Records Within 20 Days

Gina Carano Wins Big Against Disney in Lawsuit Discovery Battle—Judge Orders Disney to Hand Over Actor Pay Records Within 20 Days

In a major legal victory for Gina Carano in her legal battle against Disney, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has granted a motion to compel Disney to turn over key documents related to how other Star Wars actors were compensated—including big names like Pedro Pascal, Rosario Dawson, and the cast of The Mandalorian & Grogu. The order comes after eight months of what Carano described as Disney’s “deflection and stalling” in her wrongful termination lawsuit.

CBS Eliminates a Late Night Show — Colbert, Kimmel and Fallon Collapse in Ratings While Gutfield Shines

CBS Eliminates a Late Night Show — Colbert, Kimmel and Fallon Collapse in Ratings While Gutfield Shines

​Late-night television, once a cornerstone of American entertainment, is experiencing a significant decline. Now, with the elimination of one of CBS’ programs, After Midnight with Taylor Tomlinson, the collapse is beginning.

As opposed to replacing the PM comedy talk show format, CBS is opting to just trim the fat. Less hours of late night is the new norm… and it could be going all the way to “goodbye” for the genre that Johnny Carson largely built. 

Netflix Announces “Modern Reimagining” for Scooby Doo in Live Action Series, Stoking Fears of a New Velma

Netflix Announces “Modern Reimagining” for Scooby Doo in Live Action Series, Stoking Fears of a New Velma

Netflix will bring another “modern reimagining” of the Scooby Doo franchise to its streaming service. 

The fictional dog Scooby Doo has often been asked many questions such as “What’s New?” and “Where Are You?”, over the many decades his shows have been on the air, but perhaps the newest question should be if there is a demand for Netflix’s recently revealed live-action series, currently in production.

YouTube Surpasses Disney in TV Viewing in Massive Win for New Media — Legacy Media Left Reeling as Entertainment Landscape Shifts

YouTube Surpasses Disney in TV Viewing in Massive Win for New Media — Legacy Media Left Reeling as Entertainment Landscape Shifts

In a stunning turn that should have traditional media execs hitting the panic button, YouTube has officially claimed the top spot in total TV viewing share, surpassing even the once mighty Disney. According to Nielsen’s latest Distributor Gauge Report, YouTube racked up a record 11.6% of all U.S. TV viewership in February, marking just the second time the platform has done so since the report’s inception.

Disney Doubles Down on Anti-Father Obsession as Agatha All Along Showrunner Confirms Agatha’s Son is Yet Another Child Conceived by Two Women on Disney+

Disney Doubles Down on Anti-Father Obsession as Agatha All Along Showrunner Confirms Agatha’s Son is Yet Another Child Conceived by Two Women on Disney+

Disney’s ongoing shift toward dismantling traditional family dynamics continues, now confirmed once again in its latest Marvel offering, Agatha All Along. Following months of speculation, showrunner Jac Schaeffer recently revealed at PaleyFest that Agatha’s son, Nicholas Scratch, was conceived by Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) and Rio Vidal (Aubrey Plaza), with no father involved. The move echoes a similar controversial reveal in last year’s The Acolyte, where it was confirmed that twins Osha and Mae were likewise conceived by two women, leaving a father figure deliberately absent.

Disney+ Developing Live-Action Power Rangers Reboot With Percy Jackson Showrunners

Disney+ Developing Live-Action Power Rangers Reboot With Percy Jackson Showrunners

It looks like the Power Rangers are morphing back into Disney’s hands—at least for now. According to an exclusive report from TheWrap, Disney+ and 20th Century Television are in talks to develop a brand-new live-action Power Rangers series, with Percy Jackson and the Olympians showrunners Jonathan E. Steinberg and Dan Shotz attached as writers, producers, and showrunners.