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A Rocketeer Remake is on the Way
Ready for another remake? Well, it’s 2023, so it doesn’t matter. The Wrap exclusively reports that Disney is preparing a remake of The Rocketeer, the 1991 adventure movie based on the comic book series. The original film, directed by Joe Johnston of Captain America: The First Avenger, took place...
Read MoreREVIEW: Loki – Season 2, Episode 2, “Breaking Brad”
Loki is following a familiar pattern in its new season, as the second episode, “Breaking Brad,” is better than the first and has some appetizing suggestions that all may not be as it seems with Loki. It also has some filler, some bad humor, and the return (in earnest) of the character the show ...
Read MoreNobody is Watching Star Wars or Marvel
Disney’s final quarter of 2023 isn’t shaping up to be the lifeline they desperately need. Samba TV has published their ratings for the Ahsoka season finale, and they’re not good. According to the streaming data analysts, “The Jedi, the Witch, and the Warlord” (ugh) pulled in 836,000 househ...
Read MoreRoku Acquires Spiderwick Chronicles TV Series
After news of Disney+ dropping their adaptation of The Spiderwick Chronicles, Roku has acquired the series. Based on the book series by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black, the series will run for eight episodes in early 2024. The Spiderwick Chronicles is the story of the Grace family, who move from Ne...
Read MoreMarvel Overhauling their TV Productions, Starting with Daredevil
How the mightiest have fallen. A new article by The Hollywood Reporter details the troubles Marvel has faced in the past few years, specifically in developing their Disney+ shows. None of the series began with a pilot but simply dove into production, with seasons costing up to $150 million. These s...
Read MoreDreamWorks Animation Lays Off 70 Employees
The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that DreamWorks Animation underwent mass layoffs, eliminating 70 positions from its ranks. Unsurprisingly, this comes as part of an initiative to cut costs. DWA is having a rough time following the underperformance of Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kracken earlier this yea...
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