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Avatar: Fire and Ash Footage Wows CinemaCon but Still No One Can Name a Single Na’vi — The Billion Dollar Ghost Franchise
James Cameron returned to the spotlight this week—albeit via video from New Zealand—with the unveiling of the first footage from Avatar: Fire and Ash at CinemaCon. Billed as a major December release, the third film in the franchise is already drawing praise from exhibitors impressed by the visuals and scale. Zoe Saldaña appeared in person to introduce the clip, hyping up two new Na’vi clans and a more emotional journey for Jake and Neytiri (yes, those are their names because you probably forgot).
But as flashy as this presentation was, it leaves behind a question that has haunted the Avatar franchise for over a decade: How can a series make billions of dollars and yet vanish from the cultural conversation the moment it leaves theaters?
Latest Doctor Who Companion Is “The Doctor’s Equal” and Will Hold Him “Accountable”
Russell T. Davies and the BBC continue their crusade to dismantle everything that once made Doctor Who a beloved science-fantasy institution. The latest evidence? A fawning write-up in The Hollywood Reporter about new Doctor Who companion Varada Sethu, who will star...
Jennifer Salke Was Fired And Everyone Knew It — Puck Reporter Confirms Amazon Head Did Not Gracefully Resign to Produce
For anyone paying attention, the announcement that Jennifer Salke was “stepping down” as head of Amazon MGM Studios didn’t pass the smell test. The language was corporate-friendly, the tone soft, and the messaging was all about her “next chapter” as a producer. But the moment the email hit inboxes, the reaction across the industry was unanimous: Jennifer Salke was fired.
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‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Cast Makes Marvel Political Again
Fans who hoped reports of Daredevil: Born Again leaning into politics were exaggerated will be disappointed. At Monday night’s New York premiere, the cast and crew made it clear that the second season of the Disney+ series will continue drawing explicit parallels to current events.
Gutfeld Continues to Dominate Late Night Viewership as Ratings Dwarf Colbert, Kimmel
If you’re still being told that traditional late-night hosts are leading the conversation, the latest Gutfeld ratings say otherwise — and not by a little. While network staples like Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel continue to cling to their shrinking slice of the...
Stephen Colbert Writing ‘New Lord of The Rings’ Movie
After months of speculation, Stephen Colbert has revealed his next move. The soon-to-be former Late Show host announced that he is writing a new Lord of the Rings movie for Warner Bros. Once, a return to Middle-earth might have inspired excitement or at least curiosity. Now, the news has sparked concern among fans.
Supergirl and Clayface Raising Industry Red Flags for Warner Brothers and James Gunn’s DCU
Industry projections for Supergirl and Clayface are not positive. Matt Belloni of Puck News included the DC Comics’ films on his list of red flags for Warner Bros. in 2026. Two films that would once have been treated as future blockbusters are now sharing space alongside financially risky or strategically questionable films. It’s less about whether or not the movies will be good, so much as when they will arrive given current trends and competition.
Walt Disney World Offering 2 Free Hotel Nights and Park Tickets During Peak Times in New Summer Deal
Walt Disney World Resort in Florida has introduced a summer vacation package promotion that offers free additional hotel nights and theme park days for certain bookings. The offer is part of a suite of seasonal deals designed for travel in 2026.
Kathleen Kennedy Reportedly Exiting Lucasfilm — Dave Filoni Will Take Over Star Wars
Kathleen Kennedy is on her way out at Lucasfilm and Dave Filoni could take the top spot if a major Hollywood news source is to be believed. This song and dance has been sung by the media many…many times before, but this time there appears to be some validity to the rumor.
James Gunn Admits That Superman and Lex Luthor in Man of Tomorrow Are Based on…Himself
As the co-chairman and co-CEO of DC Studios, James Gunn is responsible for setting the course of the DC Universe (DCU), Warner Bros.’ latest attempt at bringing some of comics’ most iconic characters to life on screen. He’s also the writer and director of Man of Tomorrow, the sequel to last summer’s Superman.
Netflix Cancels Duffer Brothers’ Next Project After Stranger Things Finale
Netflix has quietly canceled the Duffer Brothers’ next major project, shelving their long-planned adaptation of The Talisman shortly after the controversial Stranger Things finale wrapped up the company’s flagship series.
Jimmy Kimmel Compares Being Taken Off the Air for 6 Days to a “Near Death Experience”
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel has found a new milestone in celebrity self-importance: comparing a brief six-day television suspension to a “near-death experience.”
Disney’s Castaway Cay Private Island Adds New Adults Only BBQ at Serenity Bay
Serenity Bay on Disney’s private island Castaway Cay has a new BBQ restaurant for adults only. Earlier in 2025, Disney Cruise Line closed the former barbecue facility at Serenity Bay, sometimes known as Serenity Bay BBQ or Air Bay BBQ, which was an open-air picnic pavilion style location. A new structure known as Hangar 98 BBQ just opened mid-December.
Jimmy Kimmel Makes Even Winning an Award About President Trump in Latest Public TDS Meltdown
Winning an award used to be about… winning the award. But for Jimmy Kimmel, even a victory at the Critics Choice Awards couldn’t stay focused for long as the late-night host turned his acceptance speech into yet another public fixation on Donald Trump. This latest TDS meltdown by Kimmel makes his win less about television excellence and more about settling political scores.
Avatar: Fire and Ash Crosses $1 Billion at the Box Office — Still Substantially Trailing The Way of Water
The Avatar box office story has once again hit a major milestone, but context matters more than headlines. Avatar: Fire and Ash has officially crossed $1 billion at the worldwide box office, doing so in roughly three weeks of global release. While that number will inevitably be touted as another unquestionable victory for James Cameron and Disney, the underlying data tells a more complicated—and far less triumphant—story when placed next to its direct predecessor.
Duffer Brothers Regret Answering Stranger Things Finale Questions — “Cut Me Some Slack”
The post-finale damage control tour for Stranger Things continues — and somehow The Duffer Brothers keep making it worse.
In the latest attempt to explain away the backlash surrounding the show’s controversial ending, Matt Duffer has now admitted he regrets answering questions about the finale at all, while simultaneously asking frustrated viewers to cut him “some slack.” The problem? That plea lands about as well as the finale itself did for a large portion of the audience.
The Untold Domestic Box Office Collapse: Movies Made 14% Less on Average in 2025 Versus 2024
If you thought the 2025 domestic box office had outperformed the 2024 box office (as had I originally), think again. Only a gluttony of extra films managed to make that picture look like reality. But the truth is a much harsher mistress for cinemas and movie lovers....
‘Mario Galaxy’ Movie Merch Reveals Subtle Redesign for Toad
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie won’t arrive in theaters until April 3, but merchandise for the film is already hinting at a minor redesign for Toad. For the last few months, the voice of Toad, Keegan-Michael Key, has been dropping hints that the character would be “finding his light” in the new movie. Now it’s clear what he meant. Licensed images spotted by The Direct show the addition of a headlamp, suggesting the look that Toad sported in Super Mario Galaxy and Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker games.
