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How the 2025 Oscars Used Likely Illegal Criteria to Block Conservative Films from Consideration

How the 2025 Oscars Used Likely Illegal Criteria to Block Conservative Films from Consideration

Although the 2025 Oscars were tepid in their TDS, issues from the era of DEI still remained a strong force in the background. A requirement for diversity across a broad spectrum of creative and technical rubrics meant that many movies and documentaries that Americans loved were simply “unfit” for Hollywood’s biggest night. Americans, of course, give the ultimate award with money and viewership.

Doctor Who Former VFX Studio The Mill Closes After 35 Years as Rumors Swirl Over Series Cancellation

Doctor Who Former VFX Studio The Mill Closes After 35 Years as Rumors Swirl Over Series Cancellation

It’s an uneasy time for Doctor Who. With growing speculation that the series could be shelved after its next season and uncertainty surrounding Disney+’s long-term commitment, fans are left wondering whether the TARDIS is about to go dark. Now, another piece of Doctor Who’s legacy has come to an end, as The Mill, the visual effects studio responsible for the revived series’ early VFX success, has officially shut down after 35 years.

Buzz Lightyear Collapses at Shanghai Disneyland, Shocking Video Shows Disney Cast Struggling to Respond

Buzz Lightyear Collapses at Shanghai Disneyland, Shocking Video Shows Disney Cast Struggling to Respond

Shanghai Disneyland is once again making waves online as a video of a Buzz Lightyear performer collapsing has resurfaced and gone viral. The incident originally took place in January, but with the new footage making the rounds on X, it’s sparking fresh conversations about the park’s response time and the way its cast members handled the situation.

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Hollywood Struggles to Fill Empty L.A. Soundstages as Productions Flee California

Hollywood Struggles to Fill Empty L.A. Soundstages as Productions Flee California

According to new data, Hollywood soundstages are seeing unusually low occupancy. A survey from local film office FilmLA found that just 62% were in use during the first half of 2025, down from the 63% occupancy reported in 2024—a total The Hollywood Reporter called “anemic.” The city reportedly has 8.3 million square feet in soundstages, yet much of it remains empty. 

Disney Developing Live-Action Gaston Film

Disney Developing Live-Action Gaston Film

The Walt Disney Company is developing a live-action feature film centered on Gaston, a character introduced in Beauty and the Beast. The film is intended to focus on the egotistical Gaston as a central figure, expanding on the character outside the original story framework.

Evidence Suggests ‘The Batman: Part II’ Is Drawing From ‘The Long Halloween’

Evidence Suggests ‘The Batman: Part II’ Is Drawing From ‘The Long Halloween’

Everything about Matt Reeves’ The Batman: Part II is shrouded in secrecy. But World of Reel has compiled a list of rumors that taken together suggest an intriguing narrative direction. Additionally, based on the themes established in the first film and recent casting announcements, many fans are speculating that the new movie’s plot will draw heavily from The Long Halloween comic.

James Cameron Lashes Out at Trump, Implies Avatar Films Are Safeguard for Humanity

James Cameron Lashes Out at Trump, Implies Avatar Films Are Safeguard for Humanity

As Avatar: Fire and Ash approaches its theatrical release, filmmaker James Cameron has stepped out of the director’s chair and into political commentary — this time unleashing a blistering attack on President Donald Trump while simultaneously elevating his own blockbuster franchise as a kind of cultural backstop for humanity itself.