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EDITORIAL: When Tragedy Strikes, the Bubble People Can’t Stay Silent

EDITORIAL: When Tragedy Strikes, the Bubble People Can’t Stay Silent

In the light of the horrible murder of Charlie Kirk we’re all getting through our feelings about, it is perhaps instructive to note a “bigger picture” issue it brings to the forefront that applies not just to political stories but to EVERY story, event, commentary, or utterance from politicos, office holders, and punditry.

The Bubble People.

I get that they have their views and they are different than mine. I get that expressing their views is part of their job description, whether media or elected official (though maybe the actors and their ilk should just plain shut up and sing/dance/perform). But wow what a bubble they live in that they couldn’t wait a day, a few days, even a week or more to just plain know that shutting up is the best policy at a time of trauma.

Simu Liu Throws Shade at Superman Sequel After Shang-Chi Future Remains Unclear

Simu Liu Throws Shade at Superman Sequel After Shang-Chi Future Remains Unclear

Perhaps someday we’ll see the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) crossover with the DC Universe (DCU). But over on X, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings star Simu Liu is already giving Superman the stare-down. While a sequel to this year’s Superman has the green light just months after the film’s debut, a follow-up to 2021’s Shang-Chi has yet to be confirmed. 

Concord’s $400 Million Failure Still Haunts Sony One Year Later — Sony Execs Make Big Changes After Concord Disaster

Concord’s $400 Million Failure Still Haunts Sony One Year Later — Sony Execs Make Big Changes After Concord Disaster

One year ago, just two weeks after its release, the hero-shooter known as Concord was permanently shut down due to its abysmal sales and astonishingly low player count. Just a couple months later, Sony, in an attempt to cut losses, disbanded Firewalk studios, which had developed the game over the course of 8 years.

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Project Hail Mario: Theaters See Hope As Super Mario Galaxy and Project Hail Mary Continue to Climb to Box Office

Project Hail Mario: Theaters See Hope As Super Mario Galaxy and Project Hail Mary Continue to Climb to Box Office

After years of empty seats and stale popcorn, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Project Hail Mary are giving theaters a renewed sense of hope. Both films have delivered strong box office performances, signaling that audiences are returning. Yet it isn’t superhero franchises or auteur-driven event films leading the charge this time.

Hollywood Stars and Creatives Sign Letter Opposing Paramount WB Merger

Hollywood Stars and Creatives Sign Letter Opposing Paramount WB Merger

The end of the bidding war between Paramount and Netflix for control of Warner Bros. brought relief to many industry observers, though the deal still faces regulatory approval.. If completed as planned, the deal would mark one of Hollywood’s most significant moments. On Monday morning, more than 1,000 film and television stars and creatives signed an open letter opposing it.

Issa Rae Laments That “DEI Has Become a Bad Word” in Hollywood

Issa Rae Laments That “DEI Has Become a Bad Word” in Hollywood

Issa Rae went from creating her own series on YouTube to becoming a major player in Hollywood—a remarkable career trajectory that many hardworking creators can only dream of. Speaking recently at TheWrap’s Creators x Hollywood Summit, Rae noted that she is now facing a new challenge in an evolving industry. “I’m seeing it. Just blatantly. People aren’t investing like they were before,” Rae said. “[DEI] has changed meanings and has become a bad word.” The producer added that other minority executives have told her they “can’t cosign” her projects for fear of losing their jobs in the current climate.

Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Will Unite ‘Friday The 13th’ Franchise Rights

Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Will Unite ‘Friday The 13th’ Franchise Rights

The proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery could have a dramatic effect, not just on the future of filmmaking, but also legacy properties. Some horror fans believe that the joining of the studios will bring the fragmented pieces of Friday the 13th back under one corporate roof. For the companies themselves, controlling a franchise’s full distribution history carries tangible value in an increasingly competitive streaming marketplace.

Shia LaBeouf Arrested Again After Third Battery Charge in Mardi Gras Altercation

Shia LaBeouf Arrested Again After Third Battery Charge in Mardi Gras Altercation

Former Disney star Shia LaBeouf is facing renewed legal troubles after being arrested in New Orleans over the weekend on a new charge of simple battery. According to Fox News, the charge marks the third simple battery count stemming from an alleged Mardi Gras bar altercation earlier this month. The latest warrant stems from the initial incident after an additional alleged victim came forward.