Despite generating significant controversy among longtime DC fans and casual viewers, HBO Max’s Lanterns appears to be holding—and even growing—its audience.
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Marvel’s Ironheart Spotlights Winner of Ru Paul’s Drag Race All Stars in Wealth Re-Distribution Storyline
Marvel Studios’s Ironheart, will introduce a drag character referred to as “they” that promotes a Robin Hood-style narrative centered on redistributing wealth from the privileged to underprivileged communities.
Media Report Snow White is the Number One Movie on Disney+ Following Its Debut, But Is Rachel Zegler Really a Comeback Kid?
Disney is rolling out the red carpet for Snow White—but it’s not the kind you’d expect. With the live-action remake starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot having arrived on Disney+ on June 11, the studio was quick to highlight a not-so-surprising fact: the movie soared...
Andor is Number 1 in Streaming as Disney Stacks the Deck With Obscure Release Schedule — Is Kennedy’s Big Win an Embarrassment for Dave Filoni?
Andor just pulled off an impressive trick by becoming the No. 1 streaming title in the United States for the week ending May 18, 2025. According to Nielsen’s Top 10, the Disney Plus series racked up 931 million minutes watched, topping the charts and beating out the Bluey juggernaut and Netflix’s sleeper hit Nonnas.
The Acolyte Producer Shot During LA Riots While Protesting, Blames Aggression of LAPD, Not Rioters
One producer behind Star Wars: The Acolyte was shot by police while participating in the growing unrest in Los Angeles, which many are calling the LA riots. But rather than address the widespread looting, fires, or attacks on law enforcement, this Disney Star Wars producer is placing all the blame squarely on the LAPD.
Dislikes Surge on New Ironheart Trailer While Original Trailer Surpasses Half a Million Down Votes
Marvel Studios might be hoping fans are ready to embrace Ironheart, but judging by the brutal response to its trailers, audiences are already voting with their thumbs—and it’s not looking good.
Both official trailers for the upcoming Disney+ series starring Dominique Thorne have been ratioed into oblivion, mirroring the exact same pattern that preceded Disney’s Snow White disaster. If history is any indication, Marvel could be headed straight for another embarrassing flop.
Ironheart Star Thinks You Should Watch Her Show Because Robert Downey Jr. Supposedly Likes It
Dominique Thorne wants Marvel fans to get on the “Ironheart Bandwagon” — and she says Robert Downey Jr. is already riding shotgun. But is that enough to sell a series few were asking for?
New Harry Potter Casting Gets It Right with Visually Accurate Choices, But Snape Remains a Cause for Concern
HBO has shared more casting announcements for the Harry Potter series. This round of casting extends the ensemble with a mix of established and emerging talent, promising a layered portrayal of the wizarding world’s characters.
BREAKING: Warner Bros Discovery to Split into Two Seperate Companies as WBD Debt Crisis and Streaming Woes Force Drastic Overhaul
In a dramatic move that signals the beginning of the end for legacy cable conglomerates, Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has announced plans to split into two separate publicly traded companies by mid-2026. The announcement, made Monday morning, marks a stunning reversal for a company once seen as a symbol of media empire consolidation.
Nick Frost Hagrid Will Be “Not Different” From Robbie Coltrane’s Performance, But Also Not the Same
In the upcoming HBO series adapting JK Rowling’s Harry Potter novels, Rubeus Hagrid, Keeper of Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, will be played by Nick Frost, who gave Collider some insight into his approach to the character.
Disney Claims “Streaming is Dead” Behind the Scenes While Iger Touts Success to Shareholders According to Star Wars Showrunner
In a moment of rare candor, Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy revealed this week that Disney and Lucasfilm told him “streaming is dead” during the production of the second season of his Star Wars series. The comment comes amid increasing scrutiny over the viability of Disney’s streaming business and a string of underperforming Lucasfilm titles on Disney+.
OPINION: Billie Piper Is the New Doctor (Maybe) And Regenerations Just Don’t Matter Anymore on Disney Doctor Who
The season finale of what Disney+ is insistently calling the second season of Doctor Who has shown the regeneration of the 15th Doctor into his new form, revealed to be played by Billie Piper. The long remaining fan of the series who still watched was treated to the surprise when in a brilliant flash of gold light, the 9th Doctor’s companion, Rose Tyler, was standing in his place.
J.K. Rowling Praises Harry Potter Trio Casting But Stays Silent on Paapa Essiedu Snape Controversy
As excitement builds around HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter television series, franchise creator J.K. Rowling has broken her silence to praise the casting of its trio of young leads Harry, Ron, and Hermione. However, she has still notably avoided addressing ongoing controversy surrounding Paapa Essiedu as a race-swapped Severus Snape.