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Mufasa the Very Expensive Flop for Disney — How Bloated Budgets Mean Billion Dollar Blockbusters Are Required
You may have seen articles and comments made about how Mufasa has managed to drag itself out of flop territory and into profitability. Outside of something beyond our purview, you can discard those claims after reading this article. Let's dive into the numbers, shall...
Disney Removes Diversity From Criteria Determining Manager Pay, Latest DEI Overhaul Suggests Major Shift but Leaves Questions Unanswered
Disney is making another round of changes to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, stripping away some of the most controversial elements while maintaining a commitment to what it calls “company values.”
In an internal memo to employees on Tuesday, Chief Human Resources Officer Sonia Coleman announced that Disney would no longer use diversity as a factor in determining managerial compensation. Instead, leadership evaluations will now focus on how well managers uphold company values and incorporate different perspectives.
Andor Season 2 Baffling Trailer and Release Schedule Raise Questions About Star Wars Streaming Show, Is Disney Trying to Inflate Streaming Numbers?
Disney has officially released the trailer for Andor Season 2, and while fans of the critically praised but underperforming Star Wars series may be excited, there’s something unusual about how the company is handling its release schedule. Instead of the standard weekly episode drop, Andor’s final season will be released in four “chapters,” each consisting of three episodes. That means the entire season will air in just four weeks—an approach rarely used for major franchise content.
CNN Claims Kathleen Kennedy is Not Leaving Lucasfilm While Hollywood Trades Continue to Discuss Her Departure
With Puck, The Hollywood Reporter, and Variety all reporting that Kathleen Kennedy is set to retire from Lucasfilm before the end of 2025, it seemed like the long-rumored end of her tenure was finally happening. But now, CNN—an outlet struggling with dwindling relevance and collapsing ratings—has inserted itself into the conversation, citing an unnamed source who claims “there’s nothing there right now.”
Rachel Zegler Attempts to Walk Back Snow White Criticism in Interview With Polished Disney PR Spin
Rachel Zegler, the star of Disney’s live-action Snow White, appeared to be walking back her controversial comments about the original 1937 animated classic in a recent interview—but in a way that felt more carefully crafted by corporate PR rather than a genuine change of heart.
Kathleen Kennedy Reportedly Leaving Lucasfilm Sometime This Year According to Hollywood Trades
After more than a decade at the helm of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy is reportedly preparing to retire, leaving Lucasfilm by the end of 2025, according to a recent report by Puck, with The Hollywood Reporter soon following suit. While rumors of her departure have circulated for years, this time, it appears to be more than just fan speculation.
Walt Disney World Works to Bring Back Traditional Families as World View Landscape Is Radically Different Than Prior Iger Flavor
The Walt Disney Company hosted Jenna Bush Hager, daughter of President George W. Bush, at Epcot recently. It's yet another sign that Wall Street is pushing the Iger Corporation hard to make nice with the right side of the aisle. Since President Trump assumed the...
Captain America: Brave New World Suffers Devastating 71.8% Drop in Second Weekend as Media Tries For the Usual Spin
Captain America: Brave New World has taken a steep fall in its second weekend, with a massive 71.8% decline at the domestic box office. The Anthony Mackie-led superhero film pulled in just $28.2 million from Friday through Sunday, according to Box Office Mojo, a sharp contrast to its $100 million five-day double holiday opening weekend. This significant drop is raising serious concerns about the film’s staying power and the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s continued struggles at the box office.
Captain America Brave New World’s Second Weekend Drop Puts Future of Marvel in Serious Question
"Captain America: Brave New World" has emerged as one of Marvel Studios' most underperforming films, marked by significant box office declines and a tepid global reception. Despite an initial domestic opening of $88.5 million over the three-day weekend and almost...
Rumor: Johnny Depp Returning to Pirates of the Caribbean After Vowing Never to Work With Disney Again
The DisInsider reported that Disney is gearing up to make the next Pirates movie with Johnny Depp. Whether or not he will reprise his iconic role of Captain Jack Sparrow is currently unknown. According to the report, an anonymous source claimed that Walt Disney Studios is preparing to begin production on the next Pirates movie. The source stated that while “there is no timeline for when production will officially begin, [they] have heard that this entry will feature the return of Depp.”
Disney Shifts Snow White Marketing Strategy to Include Clips From the Original 1937 Animated Movie, But Fans Aren’t Buying It
Disney has released a new 30-second TV spot for its live-action Snow White, marking one month remaining before its release. But instead of highlighting the upcoming film, the short clip leans heavily on the beloved 1937 animated classic, marking a major shift in the Snow White marketing strategy.
Disney Strikes Out on MLB Partnership, Commish Calls ESPN as ‘A Shrinking Platform’ After Lowball Offer
Disney-owned ESPN and Major League Baseball (MLB) will officially part ways at the conclusion of the 2025 regular season, ending a media rights partnership that has been in place since 1990. This marks yet another significant setback for Disney, which has faced a series of challenges across its media divisions.