The DOJ just opened an antitrust investigation into NFL television and streaming deals. This probe, reported in early April 2026, focuses on whether the league's media contracts drive up prices for consumers. It also investigates if it limits competition among...
Disney’s latest wave of cuts is sending shockwaves through Hollywood—but nowhere are these layoffs being felt more deeply than inside Marvel. As part of a sweeping corporate shakeup eliminating roughly 1,000 jobs, the layoffs have hit multiple Marvel divisions at...
The Disney layoffs that began this week are sending shockwaves across the company, with roughly 1,000 employees impacted in a sweeping restructuring effort that touches everything from marketing to Marvel. According to reporting from TheWrap, the cuts include entire...
After the launch of Saturday Night Live UK, industry observers watched the ratings closely to see how the iconic sketch format would translate to a new audience. Now four episodes in, a clearer performance trend is beginning to emerge. As the show heads into a one-week hiatus, some have pointed to signs of ratings struggles. However, industry trades like Deadline are framing the trajectory differently.
Clips and even links to a full-length movie of the upcoming Avatar: Legend of Aang have begun circulating around the Internet. The movie, which follows and Aang and the gaang as adults, has long been anticipated by fans and was set to release to streaming on...
In a recent post on X, Marvel actor Vincent D’Onofrio warned that he would leave the platform if “the negativity continues.” The often outspoken Kingpin actor emphasized his desire to keep his online interactions positive, noting that personal life can already be challenging.
Suggesting that Jeff Bezos made a significant investment in Rings of Power is putting it mildly. According to The Ankler, Amazon paid $250 million for the global rights to Tolkien’s works, with the first season alone reportedly costing around $465 million to produce. Now approaching its third season—of a planned five—the series is widely described by industry insiders as the most expensive show ever made. It is also, notably, one of the most divisive.
For many subscribers around the world, a Netflix price increase has become almost a routine part of using the streaming service. However, an Italian court has now ruled that some past price hikes were unlawful under the country’s consumer protection laws. As a result, millions of subscribers may be entitled to refunds from the streaming giant.
Even Saturday Night Live is poking fun at what the internet has dubbed “Black Snape.” During a recent Weekend Update segment, comedian Kam Patterson appeared as the character set to be played by Paapa Essiedu in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series. The sketch delivered a rapid-fire series of jabs at one of the most talked-about topics in pop culture right now.
Olivia Munn says she was cast on 30 Rock, the popular NBC sitcom, but series star Alec Baldwin reportedly objected. The actress shared the story in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter. Her comments suggest that Baldwin’s objections were not personal but seemed driven by artistic considerations.
Stephen Colbert is being replaced next month by actual comedy shows that focus on jokes instead of political rage. With The Late Show With Stephen Colbert coming to an end in May, the network isn’t looking for a new host. It’s not rebooting the format. It’s walking...
According to a source close to Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, viewership for the streaming series may be far worse than early reports suggested, signaling a troubling trend for the franchise. If accurate, this doesn’t just point to fading interest in an iconic science-fiction brand—it hints at a more decisive rejection of what it has become under Alex Kurtzman’s leadership.
It’s the kind of Hollywood tightrope act we’ve seen play out time and time again—say just enough to appease critics, but not so much that you alienate the audience. And now, John Lithgow is the latest to attempt that balancing act when it comes to his repeated...