Tag: disney

  • Wish Trailer #2 is Granted

    Wish Trailer #2 is Granted

    Today, Disney finally released an extended trailer for Wish, their Thanksgiving release for this year. This clip reveals King Magnifico’s (Chris Pine) MO of monopolizing the granting of wishes. We also learn that Asha’s (Ariana DeBose) wish is unique in that it does not go through him. Check it out here: I’m still not sold…

  • Disney to “Quiet the Noise” on Culture War, Per Iger

    Disney to “Quiet the Noise” on Culture War, Per Iger

    Bob Iger is pledging to back out of the culture war… again. According to a report written by Lauren Martin, a company analyst for Needham & Company, Iger told Disney investors he would “quiet the noise” on the culture war because it’s bad for business. This happened on Tuesday at an investor event held at…

  • Guillermo del Toro Almost Made a Star Wars Movie

    Guillermo del Toro Almost Made a Star Wars Movie

    Of the many Star Wars projects that have fallen by the wayside, this one may raise the interest of even the most cynical Star Wars critic (like me). While appearing on the podcast Happy Sad Confused, veteran screenwriter David Goyer (Blade, Batman Begins, Dark City) revealed that he was working on a Star Wars movie with Guillermo del…

  • Disney Scamming Crew Out of Money with Daredvil: Born Again

    Disney Scamming Crew Out of Money with Daredvil: Born Again

    Daredevil: Born Again is a cash grab in more ways than one. Steven DeKnight, the showrunner of Daredevil’s first season following Drew Goddard’s departure after episode 4 (and, back when used his middle initial, a writer on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, as was Goddard), recently retweeted and confirmed some details about how streaming television pay…

  • The Marvels vs. the Fluctuating Budget

    The Marvels vs. the Fluctuating Budget

    The Marvels may cost Disney more than everyone thought a few days ago. Reports were that the budget for the upcoming Marvel film – the last one of 2023 – was $130 million, tied with that of Ant-Man for the lowest in the MCU’s history. (This is being attributed to a Vanity Fair article on director Nia DaCosta,…

  • REVIEW: Ahsoka – Season 1, Episode 6, “Far, Far Away”

    REVIEW: Ahsoka – Season 1, Episode 6, “Far, Far Away”

    ***SPOILERS*** In “Far, Far Away,” Ahsoka and Huyang continue the voyage to the other galaxy. Meanwhile, Balon, Shin, and Morgan are met by a native coven of Nightsisters. They lock Sabine away in their temple, sensing Jedi influence in her. Grand Admiral Thrawn finally makes his appearance and sends Sabine off to find Ezra, ordering…