Shortly after HBO announced that its Harry Potter series was renewed for a second season, Deadline reported a major cast change. The role of Ginny Weasley will be recast, as actress Gracie Chochrane is stepping away from the series.
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The View Hosts Urge Struggling Americans to Refuse Cheaper Prescriptions From TrumpRX Plans
ABC’s The View erupted into a heated on-air argument Tuesday after co-hosts Joy Behar and Sunny Hostin attacked the TrumpRX prescription drug initiative while co-hosts Alyssa Farah Griffin and Sara Haines defended efforts to lower medication costs for struggling...
The Pedro Pascal Stephen Colbert Kiss Exposed Hollywood’s Double Standard Ahead of The Mandalorian and Grogu Opening
When Pedro Pascal appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, much of the online reaction framed the interaction as harmless comedy. The moment in question involved Pascal repeatedly escalating physical affection and ultimately pressuring host Stephen Colbert into...
New SNL Cast Member Kam Patterson Walks Back Joke That He’s Never Seen the Show
After officially joining the cast of Saturday Night Live, Kam Patterson joked during a standup set that he had never seen SNL. While the audience took the line as part of the act, the comment quickly gained traction online, prompting the comedian to clarify what he meant.
Ncuti Gatwa Mocks His Poorly Rated Run as ‘Doctor Who’ In SNL UK Host Monologue
Controversial Doctor Who actor Ncuti Gatwa hosted the SNL UK season finale last weekend. During his monologue, he mocked his poorly received run on the legacy science-fiction series. For many fans, his remarks served as a reminder of an era they would rather forget.
Star Wars Sequel Trilogy Scoop Goes Viral, Media Hides Original Source
In an exclusive report published on May 3, WDW Pro claimed that Lucasfilm is considering massive changes to the Star Wars continuity. The report was based on information from inside sources, observations at Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge park, and analysis of streaming data for Star Wars-related projects.
Ronda Rousey Defeats Gina Carano in 17 Seconds Via Armbar Submission
Ronda Rousey defeated Gina Carano in 17 seconds via armbar submission Saturday night in the headline bout of Netflix’s major MMA event at the Intuit Dome in California. The finish came almost immediately after the opening bell as Rousey charged forward, secured a...
Are All Your James Bond Casting Rumors Wrong? Amazon MGM Announces New 007 Casting Director
Despite numerous rumors and widespread speculation, casting for the next James Bond remains ongoing. Since Daniel Craig surrendered the license to kill, debate over who could or should become the next 007 has drawn intense attention.
Daredevil: Born Again Ratings Collapse Continues as Disney+ Series Misses Nielsen Top 10 Again
For a franchise built around one of Marvel’s most beloved street-level heroes, Daredevil: Born Again continues to struggle in a major way when it comes to audience traction and ratings. The latest Nielsen streaming numbers paint an ugly picture for Disney+, as the...
Sunny Hostin Defends Black Helen of Troy in The Odyssey By Claiming Greek Culture Was Rooted in Africa
Sunny Hostin is under fire after invoking one of the most disputed theories in classical scholarship to argue that criticism surrounding Lupita Nyong'o as a Black Helen of Troy is rooted in historical ignorance rather than legitimate debate. During a recent segment on...
Ted Lasso’s Dani Rojas actor Cristo Fernández Signs With Professional Soccer Team In Mexico
Perhaps it’s a case of life imitating art, or simply things working out as intended. Cristo Fernández, best known for playing Dani Rojas on Ted Lasso, has signed with a professional soccer team.
YouTube Crushes Disney and Apple in TV Attention Despite Spending Billions Less
For years, Hollywood executives and legacy media companies treated YouTube creators, streamers, podcasters, and independent personalities as “new media” operating outside the real entertainment industry. But according to newly shared data from Samba TV measuring TV...
Marvel’s ‘VisionQuest’ Set to Release on Disney+ Ahead of ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
At the recent Disney Upfront presentation, it was announced that Marvel’s Visionquest will release on Disney+ before Avengers: Doomsday arrives in theaters. It remains unclear if the events of the show will connect to the broader structure of Marvel’s Phase Six, as many audiences have grown weary of doing “homework” before each new film.