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YouTube TV Disney Dispute Ends — Channels Begin Returning After Nearly Two-Week Blackout
The long-running YouTube TV Disney blackout has finally reached its conclusion. After close to two weeks of stalled negotiations, disappearing channels, and a rising wave of subscriber frustration, the two companies have confirmed that a new distribution agreement has been reached.
Disney Extends Its Contract with Former Clinton, Obama Staffer and Biden Vaccine Education Head Kristina Schake
Disney announced on October 16th that it is extending its contract with Chief Communications Officer, Kristina Schake. The two-year agreement ensures Schake will remain in place during Disney's expected leadership change, when current CEO Bob Iger steps down in 2026....
Rumor: Tatiana Maslany’s She-Hulk and Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel Missing from Avengers: Doomsday Cast
Gary Buechler, better known on YouTube as Nerdrotic, said in a pair of posts on X that neither Tatiana Maslany’s She-Hulk nor Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel will be in Avengers: Doomsday. With nearly 30 major and MCU characters already confirmed for the upcoming entry in the massive franchise, the absence of others might be, as Thanos would say, inevitable.
Cracker Barrel Cuts Ties with Prophet Consulting Firm After Backlash to Failed Rebrand
Cracker Barrel has officially ended its relationship with Prophet, the San Francisco–based consulting firm responsible for guiding the restaurant chain’s controversial rebrand. The decision follows weeks of public criticism, a sharp decline in stock value, and mounting pressure for the company to restore its traditional image.
Danny Elfman’s Dark Universe Soundtrack Arrives on Streaming Platforms
Danny Elfman’s original soundtrack for the Dark Universe section of Universal Orlando’s upcoming Epic Universe theme park is now available on major streaming platforms. The album was released digitally following its limited physical debut on vinyl earlier in the year.
Rivers of America Now Fully Drained at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
As of late August 2025, the Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom has been completely drained, clearing the way for removal of the riverboat track and advancing construction of the new Piston Peak National Park land.
The Writers Guild Wants To Organize Podcasts…But Don’t Hold Your Breath — An Editorial by LW Ghost
According to an August 14th article by The Hollywood Reporter’s Katie Killkenny, candidates running for Board elections at the WGAW (Writers Guild of America West) are talking up the potential to unionize/organize writers for podcasts, “verticals,” and, perhaps, video games. They believe adding those folks to the ranks will make up for the fact that overall the number of working writers in Hollywood is down markedly since the last and long-suffered-over WGA contract agreement was reached. They see expansion into online media as a natural way to pick up the membership slack.
WBD Layoffs Hit Almost 100 Staff Across Cable Networks as Linear TV Business Shrinks
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has enacted another round of layoffs, this time targeting its traditional cable television operations. As the company’s linear business continues to decline in the face of cord-cutting and shifting viewer habits, sources confirm that fewer than 100 employees have been let go from across WBD’s networks.
Epic Universe Might Be About to Announce its First Big Expansion Already as New Universal Park Prepares to Open its Doors
Universal filed a notice of commencement earlier this week for the “South Campus,” which is where Epic Universe is located. The contractor on the permit is Falcon’s Attractions which based on their website specializes in immersive theater attractions as well as 4D Dark Rides. While we don’t know what exactly this potential expansion is for or where in Epic Universe it’s at, this notice does seem to lineup with a persistent rumor for the park.
Hollywood Media Has Surprising Reaction to Ryan Coogler’s Sinners Box Office
Sinners is making a major splash at the box office.
However, the media reaction to the Ryan Coogler and Michael B Jordan’s film has become its own story. Last Sunday, Variety sent out a tweet in support of Rebecca Rubin’s article on the weekend global box office take.
First, Do No Harm—The Bare Minimum Oath All Disney Imagineers SHOULD Take But No Longer Do, An Editorial by LW Ghost
I’ve spent the last hour or so listening to some wonderful music from the past—not the Mozart kind of past, but the EPCOT past, and it made me think more than just warm, nostalgic, and happy thoughts of good times back in those yester-decades called the 1980’s which, I know, many of you were not blessed to be around in.
Angela Bassett Insinuates That She Was More ‘Deserving’ Than Jamie Lee Curtis for Best Supporting Actress at 2023 Oscars
Angela Bassett has stirred up fresh controversy after recent comments about her 2023 Oscars loss reignited debates about grace and humility in Hollywood. In an interview with Town & Country magazine, Bassett openly expressed her belief that she was "deserving" of...