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Aug- 2024 -12 August
Disney on the Hook to Comcast for $5 Billion, Subscribers Stuck With Bill
Disney+ subscribers are likely to see some big changes in their streaming experience soon, as the future of Hulu content is suddenly up in the air. In late 2023, it was announced that The Walt Disney Company was taking full ownership of Hulu, the popular streaming service. Up to that point, it had been jointly owned with NBCUniversal, the media company owned by cable and tech giant Comcast. Howeve
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12 August
Original ‘Simpsons’ Cast Member Reportedly Returning to 33-Year-Old Role
One of Hollywood's most beloved actors is set to return to The Simpsons very soon. Related: Disney Makes Huge ‘Bluey’ Deal at D23 During this year's San Diego Comic-Con, fans of The Simpsons were treated to several details regarding the show's season premiere later this year. Airing September 29, 2024, “Bart's Birthday” will officially kick off season 36 of The Simpsons, continuing the
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12 August
“I Can’t Do This Anymore” ‘Star Wars’ Icon Reveals Life-Threatening Medical Diagnosis
Star Wars icon Daisy Ridley has come forward in a new profile to reveal that she has been diagnosed with Graves' disease, an autoimmune disorder with life-changing effects. Daisy Ridley first came to global prominence in J.J. Abrams' The Force Awakens (2015), the first in the Disney-produced Star Wars sequel trilogy. The British actress had been largely unknown before taking on the role of Jakku s
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11 August
David Tennant Out as Doctor Who on Disney+
Whether you know him as the Tenth Doctor, Crowley, or even Scrooge McDuck., David Tennant is one of the most prolific performers in the business, and he's found his way across many media. After Disney+ revealed the new promotional material for Rivals, he's trading one fancy suit for another as he takes on the role of Lord Tony Baddingham. Based on Jilly Cooper's book, Rivals is a tale of ambition
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11 August
Deadpool & Wolverine’ Got Henry Cavill Sick, ‘X-Men’ Plans Uncertain
Henry Cavill is sick over Wolverine, director Shawn Levy says, and the future of Marvel's main X-Men member is uncertain. After years of setbacks, rewrites, and fourth-wall-breaking teases, Ryan Reynolds finally got his wish: Wade Wilson, AKA Deadpool, facing off against Logan, AKA Wolverine. Reynolds and the powers-that-be at Marvel Studios were somehow able to convince Hugh Jackman to return as
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11 August
Marvel Called Racist After Shocking Casting Announcement
Every July, thousands of fans flock to San Diego, California, for the largest comic book convention in the United States — Comic-Con. Comic-Con features massive events and huge announcements, and it is something fans literally camp overnight for. For years, one of the most in-demand events has been the Marvel Studios panel. Last year, fans were devastated when Marvel announced that it would
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11 August
Jack Black Backtracks After Trump Joke Flak, Brings Tenacious D Back
Jack Black is reversing course and has announced that his rock duo Tenacious D is getting back together after a huge post-Trump backlash. Several weeks ago, extreme controversy hit the Jack Black camp after a Tenacious D concert in Sydney, Australia. In the near-immediate aftermath of the apparent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, Tenacious D co-founder/guitarist/vocalist K
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10 August
Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ Future Set: Bob Iger Reveals New Movie Lineup After ‘The Acolyte’ Cancellation
Disney and Lucasfilm's next Star Wars chapter has been confirmed. During The Walt Disney Company's latest earnings call for Q3, House of Mouse Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger addressed the slew of successful Intellectual Properties (IP) that would be gaining new additions in the coming years. As Disney's graphic on page five of their Q3 presentation reveals, the big four franchise focuses are Toy
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10 August
Acclaimed ‘Black Panther’ Passes Away, South Africa Mourns
We have lost another Black Panther star, and the world mourns. Credit: Marvel Studios Elder Statesman of Wakanda Multiple news outlets are reporting that legendary South African actress Connie Chiume has passed away from an undisclosed illness. Chiume was 72 and is survived by her three children and five grandchildren. Connie Chiume starred in both Black Panther (2018) and its sequel, Black Panthe
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10 August
Disney’s Live-Action ‘Snow White’ Gets Promising Update
Fans looking forward to Disney's live-action Snow White are possibly in for a big treat very soon. Related: ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’: Ryan Reynolds Reveals Actor Behind Top-Secret Cameo You Definitely Missed The Walt Disney Company reportedly plans to release the first official trailer for Snow White very soon. Reports claim Disney is expected to release the trailer alongside its annual D23 event,
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