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Skydance and Paramount Finalize Merger, Form New Paramount Media Company
Skydance Media and Paramount Global have officially completed their merger, forming a new company: Paramount, a Skydance Corporation. The combined company begins trading Thursday under the Nasdaq ticker “PSKY.” With backing from the Ellison family and RedBird Capital, the deal aims to reshape the future of the Paramount brand by combining its legacy entertainment assets…
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Mortal Kombat 2 Unleashes Noob Saibot First Look
Following the debut of the recent trailer, Warner Bros. has now dropped an official first look at Noob Saibot in the upcoming Mortal Kombat II movie. The image teases the shadowy form of the fan-favorite character, clad in his signature black armor, looking ready to rain chaos on Earthrealm. Noob Saibot, known for his brutal…
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Howard Stern Show Reportedly Canceled Amid Woke Irrelevancy
After nearly 20 years on SiriusXM, The Howard Stern Show may be coming to an end. According to a report, the satellite radio company doesn’t plan to renew Stern’s contract when it expires later this year. Stern’s potential exit isn’t just about money, it’s about relevance. Once the voice of the working-class outsider, Stern alienated…
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Fantastic Four Sequel Rumored, Despite Box Office Bomb
Marvel reportedly plans to move forward with a Fantastic Four sequel, even though First Steps is on pace to be another MCU financial disappointment, which follows Disney confirming both Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts as big busts. Marvel Betting on Avengers Crossovers According to insider Jeff Sneider, Marvel still wants to move ahead…
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Cary Christopher Joins DCU Lanterns Series on HBO
Young actor Cary Christopher is the latest addition to the cast of the DCU Lanterns series at HBO. Christopher to Play “Young Noah” Christopher, known for Days of Our Lives and Mr. Mom, will appear as a guest star playing Young Noah. The character is described as a polite and gifted small-town kid who excels…
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James Gunn Shuts Down Batman, Wonder Woman & Hush Rumors
James Gunn took to Threads to clarify a wave of rumors circulating about the DCU and related projects, shooting down speculation about DCU Batman casting, Wonder Woman story details, and the inclusion of Hush in Matt Reeves’ The Batman Part II. No, DCU Batman Hasn’t Been Cast Responding to a fan question asking if the…
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Disney to Stop Reporting Subscriber Numbers for Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+
Disney announced it will no longer provide quarterly subscriber data for its streaming services, including Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. The change, which aligns with Netflix’s earlier move, is scheduled to begin with the September 2025 quarter for ESPN+ and the first quarter of fiscal 2026 (covering the last three months of calendar 2025) for Disney+…
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Disney+ to Absorb Hulu in Major Streaming Overhaul
Disney CEO Bob Iger and CFO Hugh Johnston confirmed a major overhaul to Disney’s streaming strategy during the company’s quarterly earnings call, revealing that Hulu will be fully integrated into Disney+ to create a single, all-in-one app. A Unified Streaming Experience “We are building on Disney’s value proposition in streaming by combining Hulu into Disney+…
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Disney Officially Confirms Marvel’s Thunderbolts A Bust
Joining Captain America: Brave New World, Disney has now confirmed that Marvel’s Thunderbolts is a big bust. In its latest investor report, Disney cited Thunderbolts ($382.4 million box office) and Pixar’s Elio ($144.2M) as key reasons for a $21 million operating loss in its Content Sales/Licensing division — a steep drop from the $254 million…
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ESPN Launching New Streaming Service with NFL, WWE and More This August
ESPN is launching its new direct-to-consumer streaming service on August 21. The release coincides with the start of major sports programming, including college football, the NFL, and upcoming WWE events. ESPN’s new platform will roll out through an updated ESPN App, which will feature live programming, replays, and on-demand content. WWE Events Included in ESPN…
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WWE Premium Events Move to ESPN Platforms in 2026 Under New Streaming Deal
WWE and ESPN have announced a major rights agreement that will shift all WWE Premium Live Events (PLEs) — including WrestleMania — to ESPN platforms starting in 2026. The move makes ESPN the exclusive U.S. home for WWE’s biggest annual events. The deal covers major events such as WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, Survivor Series, and…
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day: First Look at Punisher’s New Suit, Spidey Swings Into Action
Filming on Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues in Glasgow, and new set footage shows Tom Holland’s Spider-Man swinging through the air in a wire-assisted stunt. The scene appears to be part of a larger street-level action sequence, with Holland leaping between vehicles on a New York-style set. Explosions are seen going off nearby as stunt…
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Invasion Season 3 Trailer Drops, Sets August Release on Apple TV+
Apple TV + has released the trailer for Invasion season 3, with the sci-fi series returning to Apple TV+ on Friday, August 22. Invasion Ramps Up Global Stakes The new season of Invasion brings its main characters together for the first time as they launch a coordinated mission to infiltrate the alien mothership. The invaders…
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Spider-Punk Animated Movie In Development At Sony
Sony is developing a Spider-Punk animated movie as part of its Spider-Man multiverse lineup. Daniel Kaluuya, who voiced the character in Across the Spider-Verse, is co-writing the project with Primetime creator Ajon Singh. Kaluuya Likely Returning as Spider-Punk Plot details are under wraps, but it’s expected Kaluuya will return as Hobie Brown, the punk-rock version…
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Chris Hemsworth Clears the Air on Thor: No Goodbye Just Yet
Chris Hemsworth says he’s not done with Thor and that fans overreacted to a recent social media post. While filming a National Geographic series, Hemsworth also revealed Disney and Marvel closely monitor what he does, even outside the MCU. Marvel Shut Down Big Wave Stunt While speaking with THR, Chris Hemsworth explained that his recent…
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Matt Smith Cast as Villain in ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ With Ryan Gosling
Matt Smith has officially joined the cast of Star Wars: Starfighter, the upcoming Lucasfilm movie directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling. The trades confirm Smith will play one of the film’s villain roles. Smith Lands Major Villain Role Smith, known for House of the Dragon and Doctor Who, has been tapped for what’s…
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Fantastic Four Box Office Flop: Bombs With $38.7M – 67% Drop
Take your hats off, folks, because we need to have a moment of silence as #RIPMCU continues! That’s right! Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps has bombed harder than initially thought, as the second weekend actuals have come in lower. The second weekend actually comes in at $38.7M marking a massive 67.1% drop, one of…
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Superman Box Office Flies Past $550M, Well Short Of The Batman, Man Of Steel
James Gunn’s Superman has flown passed $550 million at the box office as of Sunday. However, it’s still well short of The Batman, but at least it’s crushing Marvel’s Fantastic Four. And again it looks like Superman is no match for Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel. I think it’s safe to say that argument is…
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X-Men ’97 Creator Exposes Marvel Animation: They Hate the Comics
Former X-Men ’97 showrunner Beau DeMayo is airing out his frustrations with Marvel Animation, accusing executives of undermining the comics and cutting key parts of his original vision for the hit series. In a series of tweets, DeMayo revealed behind-the-scenes conflicts with Marvel Animation VP Dana Vasquez-Eberhardt during production on Season 2, claiming she rejected…
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Triple H Reacts to Brock Lesnar’s Shocking WWE Return at SummerSlam
Brock Lesnar shocked the WWE Universe Sunday night at the end of SummerSlam when “The Beast Incarnate” returned at the end of the John Cena vs Cody Rhodes championship match. As Rhodes defeated and paid his respects to Cena and left him alone in the ring for his last SummerSlam match, Cena also thanked the…