Shortly after HBO announced that its Harry Potter series was renewed for a second season, Deadline reported a major cast change. The role of Ginny Weasley will be recast, as actress Gracie Chochrane is stepping away from the series.
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Disney Jr.’s Captain Durag Sparks Online Race Debate Over Character Design
During Black History Month, Disney Jr.’s preschool series Hey A.J.! introduced a new superhero character named Captain Durag, prompting debate online over the character’s design and cultural symbolism. Now the character is drawing criticism from some commentators who call it “extremely disrespectful.”
Andor Creator Sparks Backlash After Linking Hit Star Wars Series to Trump-Era Politics
The creator of Andor is tying the show's theme of "fascism" to President Trump and modern U.S. politics, pulling Disney's only modern Star Wars critical hit into divisive political rhetoric. For a franchise that has struggled to win back longtime viewers, Andor was...
Rolling Stone Desperately Wants Jessica Chastain’s ‘The Savant’ To Be Released
With the sheer volume of new content hitting streaming platforms each week, most shows disappear almost as quickly as they arrive. Ironically, The Savant, a limited series produced for Apple TV+, remains unseen — yet very much present in the cultural conversation. Rolling Stone has particularly highlighted the show’s delay, suggesting the outlet is eager for its release.
Starfleet Academy Nielsen Ratings Raise Red Flags as New Trek Series Fails to Chart for Second Week in a Row
The latest Starfleet Academy Nielsen Ratings are painting an uncomfortable picture for Paramount+, as the newest entry in the long-running Star Trek franchise has now failed to appear in Nielsen’s Top 10 streaming originals for a second straight week. While early-week...
Star Trek Artist Warns Fans That “Review Bombing” Starfleet Academy Could End the Franchise
The debate around supposed Starfleet Academy review bombing has quickly become the latest flashpoint in the ongoing culture war between legacy franchises and their audiences — and now, even longtime Star Trek insiders are weighing in. Following the rocky (to put it...
David Ellison Warns U.S. Senate Netflix Deal Would “Extinguish” Competition As Skydance Pushes Alternative Warner Bros. Merger
The battle over Warner Bros. Discovery’s future is no longer confined to corporate boardrooms — it’s now playing out in Washington between Paramount's David Ellison and Netflix. In a detailed letter to Senator Cory Booker, Skydance CEO David Ellison issued a sweeping...
Daniel Radcliffe Urges Press Not to Pressure New Harry Potter Cast
Daniel Radcliffe has asked journalists and fans not to inundate the cast of the upcoming Harry Potter HBO series with questions about him and his former co-stars. He made the request during an interview about the production’s early reception and public response. In...
Sophie Turner Says Her Lara Croft Won’t Be a “Sex Bombshell”
Actress Sophie Turner is doing little to ease the minds of some concerned Tomb Raider fans. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, the star — who will play Lara Croft in Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming live-action series — said she will not portray the character as a “sex bombshell.”
Agatha All Along Showrunner Leaves Disney for Amazon MGM Deal
Jac Schaeffer, the creator and showrunner of Agatha All Along, is parting ways with Disney. According to an exclusive report from Variety, Schaeffer has signed a three-year television overall deal with Amazon MGM Studios.
Starfleet Academy Nielsen Ratings Show a Complete Disaster for Star Trek
The first official Starfleet Academy Nielsen ratings are now in — and the numbers paint a bleak picture for Paramount+’s latest attempt to expand the Star Trek television universe. According to newly released Nielsen streaming data covering the show’s premiere...
Disney+ Moves Into Sky TV Package as Part of Multi-Year Deal
Sky TV customers in the U.K. and Ireland will soon have another way to access Disney+. Ironically, it’s a return to the very thing many cord-cutters hoped to escape through streaming. Thanks to a multi-year deal with Disney+, Netflix, HBO Max, and Hayu, those services will now be included in the broadcaster’s £24-a-month Ultimate TV package.
Nicolas Cage’s ‘Spider-Noir’ Trailer Drops – Confirms Color and Black and White Versions
Viewers looking to check out Nicolas Cage in Prime Video’s Spider-Noir will have options. The new trailer revealed that the live-action superhero series will be available in “Authentic Black & White” and “True-Hue Full Color.” Based on the comic series of the same name, Cage will reprise the role he voiced in 2018’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.