Episode list

Guardians of the Galaxy has arrived but the review scores and box office projections are dropping. Did James Gunn go too far in depicting harmful scenes against Rocket's cute little animal friends? Meanwhile, even a hobbled Marvel MCU is still outshining Star Wars on May the Fourth. It's an odd situation for two down-and-out studios trying to get back on the right track but seeming to have no idea how to do so. Nielsen numbers are on our radar and Chris Gore stops by to talk about his new documentary.

The Walt Disney Company suffered a bruising second quarter update with bad news projected again for the next quarter. The company is taking its lumps on all fronts, but especially in Florida where the issue could rise to a trillion dollar problem. But a rumor out of @TheDenofNerds is saying Luke Skywalker is back -- we examine it. PLUS, Beetlejuice2 is heading forward, the writers' return is not, and streaming results are coming in.

Hot off the presses. The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser is closing and a major Imagineering expansion is over. It's a massive insult to Kathleen Kennedy -- we'll explain why. A number of converging issues managed to bring The Walt Disney Company down off its multi-generational position as the undisputed leader in family entertainment. Today, we'll explain those converging issues, many of which you have probably never realized were major parts of the process. We'll likewise explain why relief is not in sight... even if ESPN spins off into becoming a streaming service first, channel second. While Disney is dropping, Johnny Depp is rising. He hates Hollywood and he has no problem saying so in Cannes. He's even putting new films like Indiana Jones 5 in his shadow.

Comcast has unleashed a gauntlet on The Walt Disney Company as the two companies look to go into arbitration in 2024. Disney, in its most recent earnings call, seemed to be quite positive on their ability to seal a deal on Hulu. Now, we're finding out from sources such as The Wall Street Journal that things are far different behind the scenes. Instead, Comcast is wanting $70 billion for Hulu -- and we've been reporting that Disney had a payment of around $10 billion. With the current situation that we see in terms of Disney stock price, lower quarter projections, and other drops among key segments, can the company actually come up with even half that amount in a safe way?

The media is turning against The Little Mermaid as even stories about how the film retcons Caribbean history are now trending online. That's no good for the prior narrative which is in shambles with Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse hitting theaters. Pro and Steven have seen the film -- now they're ready to let you know what to expect. Plus, we take a look at Activision Blizzard. The company has been lying to customers for many months, and now that they're caught, they're using social activism as a shield. Finally, wouldn't you know it, just in time for June, Disney is recategorizing Lightyear in a way that confirms what the most ardent critics claimed all along.

The world is filled with rumors and one, in particular, has taken off like a rocket. Is Disney actually selling Star Wars? We dive into the rumor as well as talk about things that aren't rumors or in question. Namely, just prior to the show, we received information that Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny's box office projections have cratered to levels that seem impossible. They're impossibly bad. And we're also tracking information that the Zelda movie and Nintendo Cinematic Universe efforts have come to a halt due to the Writer's Strike. Plus, Nielsen numbers actually matter this week. We'll talk about it all.

Christine McCarthy is out at Disney as the CFO now that job cuts are at least paused. But other outlets should be very careful in their reporting. Meanwhile, Disney and other studios are facing one of the most disappointing box office weekends we've ever seen. We have an all-star panel ready to explain everything entertainment and break it all down LIVE for each and every one of you.

We have a smaller panel for the show as we welcome an Activision Blizzard whistleblower -- a former employee who is here to discuss what happened, how the company lost its way, and answer questions from the audience. Plus, we're covering Elemental's bomb at the box office, Disney's dangerous summer, and any additional drama that happens just as the show begins. It almost always seems to go down that way after all... Featuring a Fantastic Panel of Experts.

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is out at the box office. We have incoming reviews to add to our own pile of rotten ratings for the film. That's creating a disaster for cinemas that simply can't be overlooked. Now, rumors are hitting the web that Kathleen Kennedy has been fired. We dive into it all. We're also taking a look at the Writer's Strike, Ruby Gillmore and even more that you can't believe we'll pack into a single show.

The Walt Disney Company finds itself in a new space. Major stumbles at the box office and downward park attendance has pushed the company into levels of scrutiny it has not seen in far more than a decade. The entire industry seems on edge at Mouse House that leads in both box office revenues and box office failures. As it falters, we all must ask ourselves, is the Kathleen Kennedy era of deconstructed heroes coming to an end?

They're saying The Acolyte was a show made to be a safe space for minorities. If only it were a safe space at the box office. It's a big show as we dive into the collapse of Disney's mainstream narrative. Joining us to chat about all the issues within entertainment, we have Eric July and his Rippaverse crew. You are not going to want to miss this one as we rip into the methods and lies that drove Disney into a mouse-sized ditch. Plus the actors join the strike and shut down Deadpool.

Barbie and Oppenheimer are here... but Barbie may be a flash-in-the-pan movie if audiences are turned off by the message. It's the same sort of thing that has led to Lucasfilm now being valued at half (or less) of its original value. All of Hollywood is in a tail spin, with Disney in the lead... and we're covering it all today.

We're talking Barbie and its meaning for the culture war. Is woke winning?. Also on the docket we have Secret Invasion and its not-so-secret collapse in terms of viewership. But it gets worse. Was Nick Fury married to a Skrull? Does all of this mean nobody cares about Ms. Marvel? Is it possibly as bad as the losses about to hit Disney for Haunted Mansion?!?. Oh... and we've got a big scoop on Bob Iger coming your way as well.

The Walt Disney Company has a real fire on its hands inside the Haunted Mansion. Director Justin Simien is in full attack mode as the company releases him from his duties with the likely-doomed Disney+ series, Lando. Now that goes directly into the hands of Donald Glover. Meanwhile, all of us are beginning to wonder just how much the internet and our entertainment choices are being manipulated... a dystopian report says The White House has pushed Facebook / Meta to comply with picking winners and losers for website visibility. And on top of all of that, we're covering everything else in entertainment, not least of which is our continuing coverage of Disney DEI exposed.

The Walt Disney Company earnings call is in the books and a closer examination of the books reveals some real problems. You might not know that from some of the mainstream press, and you definitely didn't get a good glimpse of that during the call. We'll break down the numbers and what they really mean... along with a few more stories that are sure to make you laugh. Sorry, Trekkies, this one is going to be rough. And you know why.

The Hollywood Strike continues on with no end in sight. Now, some writers are beginning to get frustrated as solidarity within the ranks shows cracks. Not everyone is pleased with the demands their union bosses are holding onto. Plus, we're covering the latest Lucasfilm news as Deborah Chow seems to be desperate for an Obi-Wan Kenobi second season. But... wasn't he always supposed to be in hiding on Tatooine?

Ahsoka is struggling to find reasons for viewers. It's not terrible, it's not awful, but it certainly is "meh". And that means the Disney woes for the day are not likely to end any time soon. Without Disney Plus subscriptions increasing in North America, the company will have a harder time ending their spiral than some of the other entertainment companies out there.

An article out of CNBC has decimated the reputation of The Walt Disney Company, its leadership, and its CEO, Bob Iger. The stories paint everyone involved in a very negative light. It's hard to see how this will not create a revolt amongst those who have influence with TWDC. Meanwhile, as Disney circles the shower drain, movies like Sound of Freedom continue to explode in success around the world. Perhaps we're witnessing a cultural revolution?

The Walt Disney World has become a battleground and Disney is losing in two big ways. We'll explain why the company is in a no-win situation as it loses repeatedly, and simultaneously hurts itself with each attempt to fight back. Plus, we're taking a look at a huge new report that Netflix, despite having far more subscribers, is winning when it comes to subscriber retention. How are they able to pump out cultural-impacting hit after hit?. Plus there's that Ahsoka show out there that has fans divided. We'll talk about it all.

The WGA and SAG-AFTRA Hollywood Strikes were supposed to be over today. The mainstream press said things were looking much better. The big CEOs all showed up and were ready to roll up their sleeves. Yet today, not a peep. What's going on and what happens if there's no agreement reached anytime soon? PLUS we're talking about a super secret alleged plan from inside Disney to turn everything around and save the House of Mouse. It's an exclusive scoop you do not want to miss.

The WGA has come to terms with the studios and corporations but the issue of artificial intelligence remains contentious at best. Now, disagreements already arising regarding what is usable and what is not when it comes to artificially generated material. At the same time, human writers are softening the blow that kids will feel when they go see the -- yes another -- live action reboot of Bambi. And in the war of theme parks, it's now looking more and more like Dollywood -- yes, Dollywood -- is becoming the de facto best part there is in North America.

Disney World has closed the Galactic Starcruiser. We just didn't know that it would happen on the same week that even more Star Wars hopes and dreams died. Dave Filoni is in serious trouble for the failures of Ahoska. But that's not all. Disney budgets are also completely out of control, the writing for Disney+ shows is atrocious, and we're watching Nielsen numbers as they release. On the contrary to the Disney dumpster fire, there's great news coming out in the video game and entertainment arena... and we're ready to cover it.

In this show, we're covering the following topics: Pedro Pascal OUT for Filming Mandalorian... IN for Marvel Trolls 3, Hunger Games, Marvels: Box Office Preview Faith and Fun: How to Decide What We Watch? Katzenberg Says AI Will Kill 90% Animation Jobs Iman Vilani v Rachel Zegler: How to Treat the Audience Disney Stock Battle Royale.

It's time to completely change the entertainment industry landscape in terms of news coverage. Today, we're breaking down the big change coming to www.thatparkplace.com , as well as reporting on all the news that should be fun.

Bob Iger is taking heat from his animators, from the richest man in the world, as well as from the market overall. And when under heat, "Too Dang Hot" Bob is starting to crack. Today we're examining with specificity his talk at a recent conference in which he managed to make November even worse for The Disney Company.

Star Wars is in as desperate a spot as you could possibly conceive. It's broken through the bottom of the barrel into some sort of new dimension of suck and fail. Yet the shills are continuing to follow it into the abyss. There's literally no benefit any longer. So now we're wondering how long they can last. We'll talk about it all as well as the other major news around entertainment... it's a big show, folks.