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LIVE: Disney Earnings Call Report – August 6, 2025
The Walt Disney Company held its Q3 2025 earnings call this morning. This article will be updated live during the call as information is announced. Watch along with the Valliant Renegade show in the video player below: https://youtu.be/qZjd5Apb3G0 8:14...
ESPN Officially Acquires NFL Network in Groundbreaking Deal with the NFL
In a move that could reshape the sports media landscape, ESPN—a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company—has announced its acquisition of the NFL Network and several other key NFL media assets.
The deal, revealed on August 5, 2025, involves ESPN granting the NFL a 10% equity stake in the network in exchange for ownership of these properties. This partnership aims to enhance fan experiences by integrating NFL content more deeply into ESPN’s platforms, including its upcoming direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming service.
Howard Stern Show to be Canceled? Insider Alleges Stern ‘No Longer Worth the Investment’ for Sirius/XM
Sources indicate that The Howard Stern Show is set to be canceled on SiriusXM as the shock jock’s lucrative contract approaches its expiration this fall. The 71-year-old radio icon, who has been a cornerstone of the satellite radio platform since 2006, may not see his five-year deal renewed, amid reports of financial disagreements and shifting priorities at the company.
Disney’s Pirate Tavern Opening – Will The Beak and Barrel Sink Magic Kingdom Family Fun?
Walt Disney World has announced that The Beak and Barrel, a Pirates of the Caribbean-themed tavern is set to open in Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland on August 29, 2025.
This isn’t just another themed eatery—it’s a dedicated pub emphasizing cocktails, beers, and wines, marking a significant escalation in the park’s long-evolving relationship with alcohol. Once envisioned by Walt Disney as a wholesome, booze-free haven for families, Disneyland and the subsequent Magic Kingdom park constructed after Walt passed away maintained a strict no-alcohol policy.
Exclusive: Disney May Already Be Preparing for New Hotel Connected to Magic Kingdom
Something is happening on the site where we've discussed a new Disney hotel connecting to Magic Kingdom. Why is Disney building a construction wall in the middle of a forest? The following article is rumor and speculation. It is intended as such and no more....
Sympathy for the Disney Devil: The Good and Bad of Modern Star Wars
Sympathy for the Disney Devil Recently, reviewing Obi-Wan Kenobi has put me in a bit of an awkward position - not only with the fan community in general, but myself. My review of the third episode put me on the opposite side of most fans who lost interest in Star Wars...
Gas Prices Force 82% of Americans to Limit Summer Travel Under 500 Miles
A new survey reveals that fuel costs are causing Americans to stay close to home, one year after a pandemic did exactly the same. There is no way that soaring gas prices can continue without travel plans being effected. Perhaps you are not yet canceling your...
Tom Cruise Has a Top Gun $50 Million Payday — Box Office Analyzed
Our good friend over at Valliant Renegade is back at it again with an analysis of Top Gun's marvelous second weekend. Really, there doesn't seem to be an adjective good enough to fully capture just how good a 33% drop from Memorial Weekend is. It is simply unheard...
Major New Roller Coaster Coming to Dollywood in 2023 not Postponed
It was public knowledge that Dollywood had been planning a new roller coaster addition for 2023, but silence for many months had led to speculation that the theme park might hold off on plans while inflation rises. Many were worried the construction might be...
Top Gun Maverick’s Second Weekend Will Change the Movie Industry
Let's just get this out of the way: Top Gun Maverick is one of the most important and successful movies we'll ever discuss on this website. Not only has this movie knocked out every other Memorial Day Weekend release so that it is now the top MDW box office success of...
“Fantasmic!” Performance Nearly a Catastrophe for Mickey Performer
Does Disneyland need to adjust their nighttime spectacular after Mickey was in danger? Things are not always as smooth a performers might like when it comes to live action Disneyland theater. In the case of the return of "Fantasmic!" there was almost a real...
We Tested Disney World Summer Wait Times: See the Results!
That Park Place is about a month-and-a-half from our one year anniversary. During our time we have run multiple tests to check Disney World's wait times posted versus their real wait times for attractions. In other words, how accurate is Walt Disney World with standby...
Two Cast Members, Two Interrupted Proposals — Read the Disney Parks Statement
It was one of the most bizarre cast member clips we've ever seen. That's saying something considering Disneyland in California had almost the same situation last year. Seriously, what is going on with cast members attempting to ruin proposals? Obviously the vast, vast...
New Construction Walls Go Up at Typhoon Lagoon’s Old Shark Reef
Something new at Typhoon Lagoon? Is it too good to be true? It may not just be Blizzard Beach that is looking at a possible expansion, a small area of Typhoon Lagoon has just received construction walls. Though we were unable to get photos beyond the wall, I...
Stranger Things Season 4 Ep. 6-7 Review: The Baddie Revealed
So it is finally time for me to review episodes 6 and 7 of Stranger Things Season 4. You may be asking yourself why in the world I'm just now getting into it. But, I am also asking myself the same thing. In reality, I probably should have given the review process for...
Private Construction Near Animal Kingdom Lodge Now Visible, Harming Illusion
The illusion is broken at Animal Kingdom Lodge due to a nearby non-Disney construction... and we're just amazed Disney hasn't tried to fix it yet. Waterstar Orlando is coming and it's going in as close to Animal Kingdom Lodge as you can get. The Disney Deluxe...
