According to Steven Soderbergh, The Hunt for Ben Solo—like its central character—is dead. The proposed Star Wars film was developed by Soderbergh, Jules Asner (writing under her pseudonym Rebecca Blunt), and star Adam Driver. While then–Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy and future president and COO Dave Filoni reportedly supported the concept, Driver has said Disney executives ultimately rejected it.
In a stunning blow to Marvel Studios, The Fantastic Four: First Steps has experienced a stunning second weekend box office drop, one of the steepest in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s (MCU) history. The film absolutely cratered in week two by 66% to earn just $40 million domestically.
In the late night hours of July 30, 2025, what should have been a serene ferry ride across Seven Seas Lagoon turned into a harrowing ordeal for dozens of Walt Disney World guests. The General Joe Potter ferryboat, en route from Magic Kingdom to the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC), reportedly slammed into the dock amid stormy weather, sending passengers “flying” forward and resulting in multiple injuries, including children in strollers who were thrown from their seats. As eyewitness accounts continue to emerge, one glaring issue stands out: Disney’s complete and ongoing silence on the matter, with no official statement, apology, or outreach to affected guests four days after the incident.
In a stark reminder of the volatile nature of superhero films in the post-lockdown era, Marvel Studios’ latest offering, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, experienced a dramatic 79.6% drop in domestic box office earnings from its opening Friday to its second Friday, obliterating more conservative projections from earlier in the week.
In a groundbreaking move that could reshape the landscape of sports broadcasting, Disney-owned ESPN has reached a massive agreement with the National Football League (NFL) to acquire key media assets, including the popular NFL RedZone channel and NFL Network, in exchange for granting the league an equity stake in ESPN potentially worth billions of dollars.
A routine ferry ride at Walt Disney World turned into a tumultuous ordeal on the evening of July 30, 2025, when a boat crashed into the dock at the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) during severe weather, leaving multiple guests injured and sparking chaos among passengers.
Disney Channel Original Movies (DCOMs) and children’s cartoons have recently exceeded supposed Disney+ blockbusters in streaming success. Disney’s decision to embrace youth‑targeted franchises is paying off spectacularly, as shown by Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires and Descendants: The Rise of Red.
In the ever-dwindling landscape of Marvel’s Disney+ offerings, Ironheart has stumbled onto the Nielsen charts—seemingly not through genuine audience interest, but via a calculated ploy from Disney that some argue games the streaming ratings system.
According to recent Nielsen data, the series clocked in 526 million viewing minutes during its debut week of June 23rd-29th, 2025, landing at #6 on the original streaming charts.
Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a permit for “General Construction” at 4975C Caribbean Way—better known to theme park fans as the site of the former Aunt Polly’s restaurant on Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom. The permit was filed on July 24, 2025, and lists Phillips & Jordan, Inc. as the designated contractor, a firm with experience in infrastructure demolition and land clearing.
Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps is showing signs of stumbling early after a frontloaded debut that exposed the weakness of the modern Marvel brand. According to recent reports from Deadline, the film is projected to experience a significant 60% drop in its second weekend at the domestic box office, potentially earning around $47 million and signaling weaker audience retention compared to its DC rival, Superman.
Pedro Pascal is at it again, referring to his Avengers: Doomsday co-star Robert Downey Jr. as “Daddy Doomsday” in a recent interview.
Known for his roles in blockbuster hits like The Mandalorian, The Last of Us, and the recently released Fantastic Four: First Steps, Pascal has become a staple of online discourse. However, one aspect of his public persona—the persistent obsessive “daddy” meme—has sparked significant debate.
In a recent promotional interview for Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps, actors Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Pedro Pascal sparked controversy when Moss-Bachrach suggested that if given his character’s powers he would throw “fascists” into outer space. Of course, “fascists” is a term commonly used by left-leaning figures and Hollywood celebrities to describe President Donald Trump and his supporters—prompting Pascal to high-five him and exclaim “F*****g A!”
Disney has officially reversed two temporary policies introduced alongside the debut of Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away at Magic Kingdom. These changes suggest that actual attendance may be lower than initially expected during the early summer. Annual Passholders are once again able to enter Magic Kingdom after 2 p.m. without a reservation. Additionally, cast members can once more enter the parks when off duty.