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Harry Potter Fan Fiction Novel Gets Massive Seven Figure Movie Deal
Legendary Entertainment has acquired the film adaptation rights to Alchemised, a novel by SenLinYu that originated from a Harry Potter fan fiction, in a deal reported to be worth seven figures. The agreement, reached before the book’s publication, is understood to exceed $3 million and is considered one of the more notable pre-publication movie rights sales in recent industry reporting.
Disneyland Tests “Wheels” and “No Wheels” Security Screening Lanes
Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, is testing a revised security screening process at some park entrances that separates guests into “wheels” and “no wheels” lines.
Disney Nominates Former Apple COO Jeff Williams to Board
On December 9th, the Walt Disney Company announced that former Apple COO Jeff Williams had been nominated as a new independent director. Shareholders will vote at the next annual meeting, and if approved, the board of directors will add an eleventh seat.
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Grace Randolph Calls Out Paid Influencers and Gets Called Out By Her Own Chat
A recent attempt by YouTube personality Grace Randolph to draw a distinction between film critics and paid influencers is generating backlash online—including from members of her own community.
Disney Goes With Burger King Instead of McDonalds For Mandalorian & Grogu Menu
The Mandalorian and Grogu Burger King promotion brings a new collaboration between The Walt Disney Company and Burger King. The limited time menu will begin on “Star Wars Day,” or May the Fourth, a recurring marketing moment for the franchise. The partnership supports...
Hollywood Protests Come Up Short as WBD Shareholders Approve Paramount Merger Deal
The evening before Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) shareholders were set to vote on the proposed merger with Paramount, a new round of protests erupted among political and Hollywood elites. They add a fresh layer of tension to a corporate process already drawing public attention. Supporters frame the deal as a necessary step in an increasingly competitive global media market.
Ryan Reynolds Breaks Silence On Blake Lively
Ryan Reynolds made a rare, measured comment about his wife Blake Lively as she navigates an ongoing legal battle. The dispute between Lively and director Justin Baldoni has intensified since it began last December. As more details have emerged, Reynolds’ connection to the situation has become increasingly visible, raising the stakes for both of their public reputations.
Pokemon Go Could Include Item That Catches Pokemon Automatically
A recently discovered feature in Pokémon GO suggests the game may introduce an in-game item capable of automatically catching Pokémon. The information comes from datamining efforts and has not been officially confirmed by Niantic or Scopely at this time. A group known...
Olivia Munn Claims Alec Baldwin Got Her Kicked Off ‘30 Rock’ Series Before Air
Olivia Munn says she was cast on 30 Rock, the popular NBC sitcom, but series star Alec Baldwin reportedly objected. The actress shared the story in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter. Her comments suggest that Baldwin’s objections were not personal but seemed driven by artistic considerations.
Late Show With Stephen Colbert to Be Replaced By Comedy Shows
Stephen Colbert is being replaced next month by actual comedy shows that focus on jokes instead of political rage. With The Late Show With Stephen Colbert coming to an end in May, the network isn’t looking for a new host. It’s not rebooting the format. It’s walking...
Jonathan Majors Falls Out Window on Daily Wire Film Production
A series of incidents on the set of a new film from Daily Wire, starring Jonathan Majors, is raising significant safety concerns. The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) had already called for a strike amid ongoing labor disputes over contributions to the union’s health and pension funds.
‘Project Hail Mary’ Directors Announce In-Theater Director Commentary Track, Here’s How it Works
Fans of Project Hail Mary now have another reason to revisit the movie. A phone app lets audiences stream a directors’ commentary track straight to their earbuds during the film. Co-director Phil Lord shared the announcement on X.
Kate Beckinsale Claims Mark Ruffalo Ghosted Her After Their Agent Dropped Her Over Activism Stance
Actress Kate Beckinsale says she reached out to Mark Ruffalo for support after losing her agent, but received no response. The two actors shared representation at the time, and Beckinsale suggests the fallout followed her engagement with a social media post supporting a Gaza ceasefire. Ruffalo, who has been considerably more outspoken on political issues, does not appear to have faced similar professional consequences.
‘Starfleet Academy’ Viewership Plummets
According to a source close to Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, viewership for the streaming series may be far worse than early reports suggested, signaling a troubling trend for the franchise. If accurate, this doesn’t just point to fading interest in an iconic science-fiction brand—it hints at a more decisive rejection of what it has become under Alex Kurtzman’s leadership.
Blake Lively’s Backfired Legal Strategy May Have Been to “Steal Away” Exclusive Producer Credits
Now that Blake Lively has seen most of her claims tossed out by a judge, pieces are starting to come together that the wife of Ryan Reynolds could have concocted a devious legal strategy that simply failed to launch. Was Lively aiming to use her claims about Justin...
Mario Galaxy Movie and Project Hail Mary Combine for Nearly Half Billion Dollar Box Office Week
Panelists on the WDW Pro YouTube Channel have called it "Project Hail Mario". Now, with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Project Hail Mary combining for nearly half-a-billion dollars in box office revenue... in one week alone... maybe we should call it a rescue...
Easter Still Means Something—Even If the Culture Pretends It Doesn’t
Easter doesn’t ask for attention the way Christmas does. There are no months-long build-ups, no endless playlists, no tidal wave of commercials trying to sell you what it’s “supposed” to feel like. And maybe that’s exactly why it still matters. At its core, Easter...
Guests Remove Monorail Windows While Broken Down in Walt Disney World During Easter Weekend
Blog Mickey is reporting that Walt Disney World’s monorail system suffered another troubling operational failure during the Easter and Passover holiday week. This time it involved Monorail Teal breaking down and needing to be towed back to the Transportation &...
John Lithgow Won’t Stop Talking About J.K. Rowling — Claims Author Was “Misrepresented” But Also “Doubled Down At Her Own Cost”
It’s the kind of Hollywood tightrope act we’ve seen play out time and time again—say just enough to appease critics, but not so much that you alienate the audience. And now, John Lithgow is the latest to attempt that balancing act when it comes to his repeated...
