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Jul- 2024 -22 July
Warner Bros. Discovery Near Historic Split, Turns to ‘Harry Potter’ and DC as Financial Lifelines
Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly on the cusp of a pretty major split. Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has had an eventful few years, to say the least. In 2022, WarnerMedia completed a merger with Discovery, which was intended to strengthen its position in the competitive media landscape. Fast forward two years, however, and that is certainly not the case. A combination of a shrinking ad market, t
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21 July
Netflix to Produce ‘Yellowstone’ Replacement Series, Report
Yellowstone is a TV phenomenon rivaled only by the likes of Stranger Things, Squid Game, and Wednesday. It's no surprise that Netflix wants to replace the Taylor Sheridan series with its own Kevin Costner western series, according to a new report. Yellowstone was Taylor Sheridan and John Linson for the Paramount Network after being passed over by HBO, which presumably had more dragons and fungi mo
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21 July
‘The Mandalorian’ Star Bashed by All Sides for Anti-Trump “Joke”
The Mandalorian is one of the most popular streaming shows in the world, but that's not protecting one of its most notable guest stars from a massive backlash over a bizarre anti-Trump “joke.” ‘The Mandalorian' and Captain Bombardier Jack Black appeared in the third season of The Mandalorian for the episode “Chapter 22: Guns for Hire,” which almost immediately became
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21 July
Disney Fireworks – It May Be Time to Start Saying Our Goodbyes…
These days, the attractions and spectacles that are associated with Disney vacations (particularly at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort) seem to be ever-changing. Traditional forms of Disney and theme park entertainment are shifting position in some Disney Guests' priority lists as new roller coasters and high-tech offerings take hold — and fireworks-loving Disney fans have most
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21 July
New Marvel Boycott Officially Underway After ‘Biggest Attack in MCU History
Marvel Studios is once again facing boycott action over one of its upcoming movies. With conflicting reports circulating, Captain America: Brave New World (2025) looks set to be one of Disney's most polarizing and risky projects. Captain America: Brave New World will be released in February 2025, four years after Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) officially accepted his new role as Captain America in Ma
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21 July
Crying Guest Catches Attention of Disney World Cast Member
A cast member went online to reach out to a guest that they saw had been crying while at Disney World; here's the story. The Walt Disney World Resort is universally agreed upon to be “The Most Magical Place on Earth” and for good reason. With incredible Disney Park rides like Space Mountain or Haunted Mansion, and lands like Pandora at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park, it's no surpri
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21 July
Report: Leslye Headland Wants Fans Out of ‘Star Wars’
As The Acolyte concludes after a controversial season finale, many of those involved in creating the Star Wars galaxy have learned two things: The fans have more power than they realize, and their voice shouldn't be denied for the sake of a creator's agenda. If you are one of the few Star Wars supporters clinging to the hope that Disney will take notice of Lucasfilm's shortcomings after The Acolyt
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21 July
Amid Controversies, SeaWorld Endorses Surprising New Direction for Theme Park
A new direction has seemingly been confirmed for SeaWorld San Antonio. For 60 years, SeaWorld has built its name on marine animals, attractions, and entertainment. Established in 1964 with the first park in San Diego, SeaWorld has since expanded to include locations in Orlando, Florida, and San Antonio, Texas, with all three parks primarily known for their live shows featuring dolphins, sea lions,
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21 July
“There Were Grown Men, Like, Sobbing”: Hugh Jackman on the ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Set
Hugh Jackman is a comic book movie icon, so it makes sense that the mere sight of him can apparently reduce grown men to tears. Hugh Jackman began portraying Wolverine/Logan/James Howlett in X-Men (2000), the monumental kickoff to the Fox X-Men film franchise. In the 24 years since, his clawed hero has become the center of the X-Universe, only intermittently being threatened as the face of the ser
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21 July
Even More ‘Harry Potter’: August Release Confirmed for New Book
Harry Potter fans will have even more reading material come September with the release of a new book based on the Wizarding World. JK Rowling's series has been a firm fixture in pop culture since the 1990s, racking up millions of sales and spawning eight film adaptations (plus a spinoff series) in the years since. Related: Is a ‘Hogwarts Legacy' Movie In the Works?! Based on the adventures o
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