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Pentagon Slams Netflix’s ‘Boots’ As “Woke Garbage”
The Pentagon is taking aim at Netflix’s new LGBTQ military drama Boots, calling the series “woke garbage” that undermines the warrior ethos of the U.S. Armed Forces. A week after the show’s debut, Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson issued a statement condemning the series — which is based on retired Marine Sgt. Greg Cope White’s…
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Doctor Who Isn’t Dead, Says Producer: ‘We’re Not Done Yet’
Doctor Who executive producer Jane Tranter fires back against claims made by former writer Robert Shearman that the franchise is “as dead as we’ve ever known it,” calling the accusation flat-out false. Tranter Defends the Franchise’s Future Tranter made her remarks during an interview with BBC Radio Wales on Friday, where she was asked about…
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James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ Flops on HBO Max: Trails Black Adam, Marvel
Nielsen’s data confirms what many suspected that James Gunn’s Superman didn’t fly high on HBO Max. The film generated 513 million minutes of viewing over its first three days on the platform, ranking #4 on the Movies chart and failing to break into Nielsen’s overall Top 10. Compared to recent Marvel movies In comparison, Marvel’s…
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Daily Wire Drops ‘The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin’ Trailer
Daily Wire has released the teaser trailer for The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin, its adaptation of Stephen R. Lawhead’s Arthurian fantasy. The series arrives January 22 on DailyWire+, with new episodes rolling out Thursdays. All Access subscribers get Episodes 1 and 2 early on Christmas Day. Watch the trailer below. Creative Team, Cast…
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Jared Leto’s Star Power Ends With ‘Tron: Ares’ Flop
Tron: Ares isn’t just another box office miss; it may be the end of Jared Leto’s run as a Hollywood star. The $180 million Disney sequel bombed with just $33.5 million domestic, far below expectations and even less than 2010’s Tron: Legacy. Despite an aggressive marketing push and Leto’s full-blown PR tour, insiders for the…
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Seth Rollins Injured For Real This Time — Shoulder Surgery Likely, WWE Title In Jeopardy
WWE Superstar Seth Rollins has reportedly suffered a legitimate shoulder injury, forcing the company to pull him from its upcoming Japan tour and potentially rework major storyline plans, including the status of the World Heavyweight Championship. From Fake Injury Angle to Real Damage Earlier this year, Rollins faked a knee injury leading up to SummerSlam…
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The Boys Franchise Losing Viewers As Eric Kripke’s Politics Turn Off Fans
Amazon’s The Boys franchise may finally be losing steam — and even the show’s own creator seems to acknowledge it. In a new interview with The Wrap, showrunner Eric Kripke admitted that spinoffs are stalling and that future seasons depend on viewership that’s no longer guaranteed. Kripke Admits Viewership Has Dropped Kripke confirmed that The…
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Toy Story 5 First Look: Woody Loses His Badge, Buzz Gets a New Look
Pixar has released the first official renders of Woody and Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story 5, which hits theaters on June 19, 2026. Woody’s Missing Badge Fans quickly noticed a key detail — Woody is no longer wearing his sheriff’s badge. The change continues from the end of Toy Story 4, where Woody passed the…
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Battlefield 6 Becomes the Biggest Launch in Franchise History
Battlefield 6 has made history. Electronic Arts and Battlefield Studios announced that the new installment shattered records for the franchise, becoming the biggest launch ever for the long-running shooter. Available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, Battlefield 6 has quickly proven to be one of the largest gaming releases of the year. Following…
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KPop Demon Hunters Returning to Theaters for Halloween Weekend
Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters is heading back to theaters for another round — this time, just in time for Halloween. The streamer announced that the animated hit will return for Halloween-themed sing-along screenings from October 31 through November 2, encouraging fans to show up in costume. For the US and Canada, tickets go on sale…
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Snoop Dogg Bends the Knee: Teams With GLAAD, Adds Gay Couples to Kids’ Show
After his Lightyear controversy, Snoop Dogg has changed his tune — and his cartoon. The rapper and entrepreneur has partnered with GLAAD to promote LGBTQ awareness through his animated children’s show Doggyland on YouTube. The move comes after LGBTQ backlash over his remarks on Pixar’s Lightyear, when he admitted he was caught off guard by…
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Splinter Cell: Deathwatch Renewed for Season 2 After Strong Debut
Netflix has officially renewed Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Deathwatch for a second season, just one day after its premiere. Season 2 Confirmed The announcement follows the strong debut of the animated adaptation, which broke into Netflix’s Daily Top 10 in the U.S., ranking at No. 10 on Wednesday. The quick renewal suggests confidence in the…
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‘Pop Culture Jeopardy!’ Moves From Amazon To Netflix For Season 2
Pop Culture Jeopardy! is switching streamers. The pop culture spinoff of the long-running game show is moving from Amazon to Netflix for Season 2, with Colin Jost in talks to return as host. The Sony Pictures Television Game Show Division produces the series, which premiered on Amazon last December. Its shift to Netflix marks one…
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James Gunn’s Real DCU Villain Might Be The Centre Not Brainiac
The true big bad of the DCU may be revealed, and it’s not Brainiac. Damon Lindelof recently handed out Green Lantern hats to the cast of the upcoming Lanterns series, and fans think it’s a clue pointing to The Centre, the ancient entity from DC’s New Frontier storyline. Combined with recent teases in Gunn’s Superman:…
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James Gunn’s Peacemaker Season 2 Ratings Flops Hard — Loses Nearly 40% of Viewers
James Gunn’s Peacemaker Season 2 is a confirmed flop. Samba TV reports that the Peacemaker Season 2 finale was watched by 435k households over its first four days — that’s 150k fewer than the Season 1 finale, which reached 584k households. Ratings Fall Off Despite Strong Start Season 2 began with momentum, pulling 22% more…
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Andy Muschietti Blames Fans For ‘The Flash’ Bombing
Ever heard a director pin the blame for his movie’s flop squarely on the audience? Welcome to Andy Muschietti’s post-mortem for The Flash. He’s back at it again. In a candid appearance on the Bingeworthy podcast, he seemed to argue that the film didn’t “bomb” because of creative failures, but because the fans never even…
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Pro-Antifa ‘One Battle’ After Another’ Bombs At Box Office, Projected To Lose $100 Million
Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, is turning into one of the biggest financial flops of 2025. Despite glowing reviews from critics calling it a “generational masterpiece,” the politically charged drama is on track to lose more than $100 million for Warner Bros., per Variety. Weak Opening Weekend The movie stumbled…
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Jared Leto’s Tron: Ares Flops at Box Office, Raising Concerns for He-Man
Jared Leto has another box office dud on his hands. After four days in theaters, Disney’s Tron: Ares has grossed just $36.8 million, falling behind even Morbius, which made $41.1 million in its first four days. That’s a troubling sign for Leto, and for the studio behind his next major project, Masters of the Universe.…
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Jim Carrey in Talks for Colin Trevorrow’s Live-Action Jetsons Movie
Jim Carrey is in talks to star in The Jetsons, a live-action adaptation of the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon being developed at Warner Bros. Director Colin Trevorrow (Jurassic World) is also in discussions to helm the project. Carrey in Talks for George Jetson Role The project would mark another major studio collaboration for Jim Carrey, who’s…
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NYCC 2026 Dates Announced as 250K Flock to New York Comic Con 2025
New York Comic Con (NYCC) wrapped another record-breaking weekend at the Javits Center as over 250,000 fans packed the venue from October 9–12, 2025. The four-day event delivered everything from celebrity appearances and exclusive previews to top comic creators and cosplay competitions. According to New York City Tourism + Conventions, the show generated an estimated…