Amazon Prime Video has announced sweeping layoffs, affecting “several hundred roles” across Prime Video, and Amazon MGM Studios. This decision comes in the aftermath of the costly and ill-fated first season of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.” Let’s delve into the details surrounding this major shake-up within the streaming giant. Senior […]
Archives for January 2024
Wholesome ‘Dungeon Meshi’ Anime Promotion Enrages UNHINGED Users On X
Studio Trigger released some official Dungeon Meshi artwork on their account, and this has caused small segments of the X user base to lash out. What exactly was it they were overreacting to? This of course: To a normal onlooker, nothing is wrong with this image. It is well-drawn promotional material for the anime. The […]
James Gunn Defends Himself Over Accusations Of Flying On Infamous Epstein Plane ‘Lolita Express’ As Disturbing Past Comes Back To Haunt Him
Following his takeover of DC Studios, James Gunn has faced numerous instances of criticism and backlash. Things have now escalated to a new level, with James Gunn facing accusations of allegedly visiting Jeffrey Epstein’s island. Since flight logs for those who traveled on Epstein’s private plane, the “Lolita Express,” have surfaced, the controversy surrounding him […]
Marvel’s Race Swapped Wonder Man Set To Resume Production For Disney+ January 2024
After previous delays (due to the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike) fuelled speculation that Marvel’s race swapped Wonder Man will eventually be scrapped, The Streamr has tweeted that Marvel‘s ‘Wonder Man‘ is set to resume production for Disney+ this January. Created by Stan Lee, Wonder Man (Simon Williams) first appeared in Avengers #9 in […]
Union Dues Revolt As SAG-AFTRA Partners With AI Company ‘Replica Studios’ To Begin The Replacement Of Voice Actors In Video Games
Replica Studios , an artificial intelligence (AI) voice technology company, and The Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) announced today the introduction of a controversial AI voice agreement during an event at CES. This new agreement paves the way for professional voice over artists to explore new employment opportunities […]
Marvel, DC Comics, IDW All Losing Market Shares At Alarming Rates As Comic Industry Collapses Further
The fourth quarter comic books market share figures for 2023 are out and it doesn’t look good for Marvel and DC Comics, both of whom lost market share in the fourth quarter. RELATED: Mark Millar Agrees With Comics By Perch That Woke Marvel And DC Comic Creators Create Bland Villains Where Marvel held 37.8% of […]
Martin Scorsese Is Meditating On A ‘Jesus’ Movie As He Finds Himself Growing Older and Wiser
At 81 years old and fresh off the acclaimed epic “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Martin Scorsese is already lining up his next thought-provoking film: an exploration of Jesus’s life and teachings. Based on Shūsaku Endō’s novel “A Life of Jesus” (Endō also penned Scorsese’s 2016 religious drama “Silence”), this latest spiritual quest will bring […]
“Tor.com” Changes Name to “Reactor” to Avoid Association with Tor Publishing
The book publishing world has been undergoing extreme change after change over the previous few years, with big publishers constantly merging at the same time chain box stores are closing at an astonishing rate. Flooding their bookshelves with products customers refuse to buy and coated with current-year political nonsense certainly has contributed to that downfall, […]
Even With Low Ratings, Disney Moves Forward With “The Mandalorian And Grogu” Feature Film And Ahsoka Season 2
In a questionable decision by Lucasfilm, the studio recently unveiled plans for a film titled “The Mandalorian & Grogu” and confirmed the development of Ahsoka Season 2. This move comes despite the apparent decline in fan interest and poor ratings plaguing recent seasons of both The Mandalorian and Ahsoka. Join us as we delve into […]
‘Suicide Squad’ Kills Hope For A Good Game Killing The Justice League As Poor Reviews Rock ‘Rocksteady Games’
The ban on whispering about Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has lifted, allowing numerous outlets to publish underwhelming first impressions of the highly anticipated title. Excitement for Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad game starring DC’s band of supervillains has diminished as previews expose the flawed concept and execution. Common grievances around monotonous combat and a derivative […]
Will Mags Visaggio’s ‘Rebel Moon: House Of The Bloodaxe #1’ Be A Torturous Soul-Searching Slog?
Rebel Moon: House Of The Bloodaxe #1, the upcoming comic book prequel to Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon will be on sale at comic shops and digital devices from 10 January 2024. Based on a story by director Zack Snyder, it was written by trans comics writer Mags Visaggio, whose real name is Brian, and the […]
William Shatner Blasts Paramount For It’s Erasure Of Captain Kirk In Star Trek, Saying They “Feel Threatened” By The Character
William Shatner took shots at Paramount over the handling of the Star Trek franchise and the erasure of the most beloved character in Star Trek history, Captain Kirk. Prompted by a question from X user Herostraous, asking, “But will we ever see Captain Kirk again?” William Shatner took a recent Paramount+ Star Trek Originals promotional […]
