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Netflix Announces KPop Demon Hunters Has Surpassed Half a Billion Views
Netflix announced via X on Christmas Eve that KPop Demon Hunters has officially surpassed 500 million total views on its platform since its June 20th release.
Zootopia 2 and Avatar May Have All the Headlines, But Lilo & Stitch Likely Made the Most Profit
"Avatar: Fire and Ash" might be getting all the headlines, along with Zootopia 2, but despite passing up "Lilo & Stitch" at the box office... it's the little furry blue alien that probably made Disney all their money this year! Disney’s 2025 theatrical story in...
Disneyland Shutting Down Almost a Dozen Rides This January for Refurbishment
Disneyland Resort has scheduled a series of 11 ride closures and maintenance projects for January 2026 as part of its annual refurbishment period. The updates affect attractions at both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. Each closure coincides with the traditional post-holiday maintenance window that follows high-volume winter travel.
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Hasan Piker is “Pro Stealing” From Whole Foods and Big Corporations
In a recent interview with The New York Times, controversial Twitch streamer Hasan Piker said that he is “pro stealing.” While it was not a direct call to engage in petty theft, Piker’s framing suggests that doing so can be viewed as a symbolic act of pushing back against corporate power.
Shareholders Rubber-Stamp $111B Paramount-Warner Deal Crushing 3,900-Signature “Creative” Revolt
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders voted overwhelmingly to approve Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion all-cash takeover, per Deadline and Variety reporting filed this morning. The special meeting delivered a near-unanimous "yes" despite the open letter signed by more...
Gina Carano Reveals Post-Lawsuit Call With Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau — Is She Coming Back to Star Wars?
Gina Carano says she has already reconnected with Star Wars creators Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau following the settlement of her lawsuit with Disney—something that, not long ago, seemed highly unlikely. A Conversation That Didn’t Feel Like a Reunion Speaking on The...
Epic Universe Testing Out Individual Land Entry Barriers
Universal Orlando Resort has announced new access control measures at its newest theme park, with a focus on how guests enter each themed area. They're testing photo validation for guests entering the four portals around Epic Universe. The ongoing effort, referred to...
Halle Bailey Speaks on ‘The Little Mermaid’ Backlash — Variety Reframes Comments to Attack Fans
Disney’s live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid proved divisive. At the center of much of the debate was Halle Bailey, the young actress cast as Ariel. Three years later, she sat down with The Independent to discuss the experience and the support she received behind the scenes from other actresses who have also faced online hostility.
Deadline Changes Tune on Man of Tomorrow Story After James Gunn Calls Their Reporting “Shoddy and Incorrect”
Deadline has amended an earlier story regarding casting for James Gunn’s Man of Tomorrow after receiving backlash from the director and orchestrator of the DC Universe. On Tuesday morning, the outlet published an exclusive article from “multiple sources” claiming that Adria Arjona was screen testing for a role in the upcoming superhero film.
Tom Holland Says Spider-Man: Brand New Day Has Undergone Reshoots
The first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day hinted that Peter Parker would undergo some significant physical changes—and now, it turns out the film itself has as well. In a new interview with GQ, star Tom Holland revealed that the movie has undergone additional reshoots. Variety reports that the joint Sony and Marvel production had already wrapped principal photography last year.
Florida to Investigate Disney Disability Access Service (DAS) Changes After Mediation Fails
A discrimination complaint related to recent changes in disability DAS accommodations at The Walt Disney Company has advanced to a formal state investigation after mediation efforts did not take place before the deadline. The case involves Disney’s Disability Access...
Walt Disney World Announces V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days 2026 for Annual Passholders
Walt Disney World has confirmed the return of V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days 2026, a seasonal program offering exclusive perks for Disney World Annual Passholders. The event will run from May 1 through July 31, 2026, providing limited-time experiences, merchandise, and...
Jeff Bezos Protecting Rings of Power – Divisive Series Will Complete All 5 Seasons
Suggesting that Jeff Bezos made a significant investment in Rings of Power is putting it mildly. According to The Ankler, Amazon paid $250 million for the global rights to Tolkien’s works, with the first season alone reportedly costing around $465 million to produce. Now approaching its third season—of a planned five—the series is widely described by industry insiders as the most expensive show ever made. It is also, notably, one of the most divisive.
Mark Hamill Praises Dave Filoni Following Kathleen Kennedy Exit, But Will Star Wars Change Course?
Mark Hamill is speaking candidly once again about the direction of Star Wars—and this time, his tone is notably different as he heaps lavish praise on new Lucasfilm boss Dave Filoni. With Kathleen Kennedy stepping away from Lucasfilm after more than a decade at the...
Disney Parks Brings Back “Ladies and Gentlemen”: A Gendered Language Major Cultural Reversal
Have you been exhausted by cast members referring to you as "friend," unable to say "sir" or "ma'am"? If so, don't thank the Phoenicians. Thank Bob Iger and a very strange moment in time in which Disney decided to go all-in on divisive language edicts at their parks!...
Netflix Faces Refund Claims After Italian Court Rejects Past Price Hikes
For many subscribers around the world, a Netflix price increase has become almost a routine part of using the streaming service. However, an Italian court has now ruled that some past price hikes were unlawful under the country’s consumer protection laws. As a result, millions of subscribers may be entitled to refunds from the streaming giant.
SNL Runs “Black Snape” Segment During Weekend Update, Skewering HBO Harry Potter Casting Choice
Even Saturday Night Live is poking fun at what the internet has dubbed “Black Snape.” During a recent Weekend Update segment, comedian Kam Patterson appeared as the character set to be played by Paapa Essiedu in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series. The sketch delivered a rapid-fire series of jabs at one of the most talked-about topics in pop culture right now.
Sponsors Bail on Kanye West Comeback as Variety Pushes Redemption Narrative
Kanye West has been one of the most divisive figures in pop culture. Writing for Variety, Jem Aswad claims that the troubled rapper’s latest attempt at public redemption is working. It’s framed as a familiar pattern: controversy erupts, outrage peaks, and eventually, attention drifts. Noting West’s January 2026 full-page apology for past behavior, Variety suggests that it was “all it took to wipe the slate clean.”
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Box Office Shatters Expectations With $372.5 Million Holiday Haul
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie box office is doing exactly what Hollywood desperately needed—and it’s doing it without listening to the usual chorus of critics. According to reporting from the Associated Press, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie blasted off to a staggering...
