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Disney Caught ‘Padding’ Disney+ Numbers With Free Subs
Disney’s latest earnings report showed stronger-than-expected growth for Disney+, but much of that momentum came from wholesale distribution deals rather than consumers signing up on their own. CFO Hugh Johnston told CNBC that about half of the quarter’s Disney+ subscriber additions came through partners, with the Charter Communications agreement playing the biggest role. Charter Customers…
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Zack Snyder Shares New Ben Affleck Batman Photo, Says ‘More to Come’
Zack Snyder isn’t done just quite yet and has posted yet another new image of Ben Affleck as Batman, continuing his steady stream of DCEU-era photos that have dominated his Instagram feed for the past several weeks. Snyder shared the black-and-white portrait while thanking fans for bringing him to 300,000 followers, noting that he has…
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Predator: Badlands Already a Box Office Disaster? Tracking Now Points to Trouble
Predator: Badlands looked like it might break the franchise curse after a stronger-than-expected opening, but early second-week numbers now show the film slipping into dangerous territory. Despite a $40 million domestic debut and $39.2 million international for a $79.2 million worldwide total ($88,535,677 as of Tuesday), the movie’s high $105 million production budget has put…
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Shogun Season 2 Sets Cast, Writers, Directors as Production Begins in January
FX confirmed production on Shogun Season 2 starts in January in Vancouver. The Shogun team also revealed the full cast lineup, writing staff, and directors as the series moves ten years past the events of Season 1. New and Returning Cast FX added Asami Kizukawa as Aya, Masataka Kubota as Hyūga, Sho Kaneta as Hidenobu,…
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Saudis Reportedly Eyeing Warner Bros. Discovery With Comcast
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia – reportedly worth upwards of a trillion dollars – may be entering the fray for a potential takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), and it may be teaming up with Comcast Corporation. Comcast CEO Brian Roberts recently traveled to Saudi Arabia, where he held meetings with PIF…
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Zack Snyder Shares Jason Momoa Aquaman Photo Following Wrap On ‘The Last Photograph’
Zack Snyder isn’t slowing down. Fresh off wrapping production on his new movie The Last Photograph, the director has shared another behind-the-scenes image, this time of Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry, aka Aquaman. Jason Momoa is Aquaman “I took this photo of @prideofgypsies in Iceland,” Snyder wrote on Instagram, posting the shot of Momoa standing…
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Ruby Rose Calls Sydney Sweeney a ‘Psychopath’ After Christy Flops at Box Office
The fallout from Christy’s disappointing opening weekend box office continues, and this time, LGBQT+ actress Ruby Rose is firing shots directly at Sydney Sweeney. Ruby Rose Slams Sweeney Over Christy Following the film’s weak $1.3 million debut across 2,011 theaters, the Batwoman star took to Threads to blame Sweeney for the biopic’s failure. Rose said…
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Resident Evil Reboot Set Video Shows Fast-Moving Zombies in Prague
New footage from the set of Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil reboot has surfaced online, offering the first real look at the film’s horror in motion. The video footage, shared on TikTok, shows a chaotic night scene shot in Prague featuring fast-moving zombies (or an infected mob) chasing a character down a snow-covered street. The follow-up…
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Amazon’s Robin Hood Series Is Revealed To Be Woke AF
Surprise! Amazon’s new Robin Hood series on MGM+ is already drawing backlash from fans. Viewers say the show distorts history and pushes a modern agenda under the guise of a medieval drama. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marcus Fraser (@officialmarcusfraser) Fans Call Out “Woke” Rewrite A post on X went viral…
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Fantastic Four Bombed in Theaters, But Fans Waited to Watch It Free on Disney+
Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps follows the same pattern as Thunderbolts, as audiences skipped it in theaters and on PVOD, then showed up once it hit Disney+, basically for “free” as part of their subscription. Fans tune in for “free” According to Samba TV, Fantastic Four: First Steps saw 92% more viewership on Disney+ during…
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The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Sets Opening Date for September 2026
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, will officially open to the public on September 22, 2026, in Los Angeles’s Exposition Park. The museum focuses on illustrated storytelling and how visual narratives connect people through shared experiences. Exploring the Human Experience Through Art The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art…
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MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls Closed Beta Trailer Drops, Sign-Ups Now Open
Marvel fans, get ready — MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls is gearing up for its next closed beta, and a brand-new trailer just dropped showcasing what to expect. The PlayStation 5 beta runs from December 5–7 (PT) and offers players a deeper look at the fast-paced, anime-inspired 4v4 fighter from Arc System Works. Beta Details: 8…
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MARVEL Cosmic Invasion Game Releases ‘Behind the Gameplay’ Trailer Ahead of Launch
Marvel, Dotemu, and Tribute Games have released a new Behind the Gameplay trailer for MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, giving fans an inside look at how the retro-styled beat ’em up was crafted to feel like a classic arcade experience, while still delivering fresh gameplay for modern players. Developers Break Down the Gameplay In the trailer, the…
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Why A Jimmy Olsen Series? More Gunn Superman Family Saga
Two new DC series have been announced: a Jimmy Olsen show set in James Gunn’s DCU, and a V for Vendetta series believed to be an Elseworlds project. Both shows point to what we’ve been hearing, that Gunn has been quietly pivoting away from his larger DCU and toward smaller, contained stories focused on Superman…
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Sydney Sweeney and Zendaya’s Feud Reportedly Over Trump Support
A new report claims that tensions are reportedly high between Euphoria stars Sydney Sweeney and Zendaya, and the issue appears to stem from political differences. Rift Over Trump Support The two actresses, who grew up together on the set of HBO’s dark teen drama, were once close friends, with Sweeney even referring to Zendaya affectionately…
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Dwayne Johnson Confirms ‘Jumanji 3’ Has Started Filming, Says It’s the Final Movie
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson confirmed that Jumanji 3 has officially started filming in Los Angeles, marking the beginning of what he says will be the franchise’s final movie. Production Begins in Los Angeles Last week, Johnson told The Hollywood Reporter that production on the sequel would begin within three weeks and that Jake Kasdan would…
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The Running Man Rotten Tomatoes Score Revealed
Edgar Wright’s remake of The Running Man is finally out, and the Rotten Tomatoes score is in. With 70 critic reviews, the film sits at 61%, just barely fresh. Friday update: With 167 reviews, the score is now at 63%. That puts it slightly ahead of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 1987 classic, which holds 59% from critics…
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Alien: Earth Renewed for Season 2
FX is sticking with Alien: Earth. Variety reports the series has officially been renewed for Season 2, with creator Noah Hawley also signing a huge new overall deal with FX and Disney Entertainment Television. The site says the deal lands in the nine-figure range, keeping Hawley locked in as one of Disney’s top TV creatives.…
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Paramount Wiping Out Kurtzman Star Trek With Simon Kinberg Reboot Claims Rumor
Following the news that Skydance is ditching the JJ Abrams Star Trek universe, now a new rumor claims Star Trek is about to get a full cinematic reboot, and Paramount has tapped Simon Kinberg to rebuild the entire franchise from the ground up. The rumor again comes via the Tachyon Pulse Podcast on YouTube and…