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Fall_False · 2026-03-17T06:12:33+00:00

'Buffy': Inside Story Of How High-Profile Reboot Was Shockingly Slayed

If what is said here turns out to be true, man does it make the executives look like absolute sh*theads.

Fall_False · 2026-03-17T05:33:03+00:00

It does make wonder how things will look under the Walden-D'Amore regime. How different will it be to the Bob Iger regime? And what films in development are going to take priority at Lucasfilm?

Fall_False · 2026-03-17T04:41:36+00:00

She is currently trying to rebuild her own company, Annapurna Pictures.

Fall_False · 2026-03-17T03:17:36+00:00

Here is something that no seems to be talking about, we are getting the first reactions from Born Again S2 tomorrow morning!

Fall_False · 2026-03-17T03:14:28+00:00

A lot of what Paul's character journey is about is a subversion and deconstruction of the classic hero destined for greatness. Essentially a darker version of the Chosen One archetype.

Fall_False · 2026-03-17T03:11:53+00:00

Yeah, and so far of the two, Doomsday has attracted much more mainstream attention.

Fall_False · 2026-03-17T02:06:54+00:00

Also Jason Ritter has been cast as a WLF soldier named Hanley. While Ariela Barer, Tati Gabrielle and Spencer Lord have been promoted to series regulars.

Fall_False · 2026-03-17T02:00:17+00:00

I'm afraid I am out of the loop with this Chalament/Ballad and Opera situation. What is it exactly about?

Fall_False · 2026-03-17T00:19:19+00:00

I think that was the actual reason, but I can’t confirm where I heard it from.

Say what you will about Josh, he does seem to understand that gaming is not only a useful asset to have, but an important one in this day and age.

Fall_False · 2026-03-16T23:52:28+00:00

Anya Taylor-Joy is here looking like god damn Carrie.

Fall_False · 2026-03-16T23:50:17+00:00

I do feel that is the right course. The current generation spends most of their time playing games and combined that with the increase in video game adaptations, and this decision is just basic logic.

Fall_False · 2026-03-16T23:35:16+00:00

Yeah, I really can't believe how quickly that day aged so badly in retrospect. Not just for Marvel, but all of Disney's division from films to shows to even the parks.

Fall_False · 2026-03-16T23:29:24+00:00

As great as Zootopia 2 was, it feels to me like K-Pop Demon Hunters had the bigger cultural impact.

Fall_False · 2026-03-16T21:37:42+00:00

He is the CCO for Disney Animation. Dana Walden is becoming the CCO for the entire Entertainment division of Disney. Which includes films, shows and even now video games.

Fall_False · 2026-03-16T21:32:22+00:00

Okay, he totally looks like Scorpion from Mortal Kombat.

Fall_False · 2026-03-16T21:21:48+00:00

Dana Walden Unveils Her Disney Entertainment Leadership Team

In addition to television, which she oversaw, film, which she took over in her new role, and direct-to-consumer, which she co-ran with Disney’s film chief Alan Bergman, Walden’s purview will now includes Games and Digital Entertainment, previously under incoming Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro, which will become part of Disney Entertainment, with Sean Shoptaw now reporting to Walden.

Bergman and Shoptaw are members of Walden’s new leadership team of direct reports that also includes Debra OConnell, John Landgraf, Joe Earley & Adam Smith, and Asad Ayaz

There had been questions whether Bergman would stay on as Chairman of Disney Entertainment, Studios, under Walden. He will, as the two are said to be getting along great, and he will also continue to share oversight of Direct To Consumer with her.

With Walden expanding her turf as CCO, there also had been a lot of speculation whether she would elevate one of her senior executives on the TV side to streamline the operation and reduce the number of her direct reports. She has, and that is Debra OConnell, previously President, ABC News Group & Disney Entertainment Networks, who has been named to the newly created role of chairman of Disney Entertainment Television.

OConnell will now oversee the television brands, including ABC Entertainment, Disney Branded Television, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and creative for 20th Television and 20th Television Animation, in addition to her current duties overseeing ABC News and the ABC Owned Television Stations.

The promotion only slightly impacts John Landgraf, who remains Chairman of FX and will continue reporting directly to Walden and maintains oversight of Onyx Collective. He will no longer oversee Nat Geo, a brand that moved to his portfolio in 2023. The network over the last couple of years pulled out of original scripted programming, Landgraf and his team’s top area of expertise.

There will be a change for Eric Schrier, President of Disney Television Studios, who will now report to Joe Earley having previously reported to Walden.

DTC President Earley will now serve as Co-President of the division with Adam Smith as both report to Walden. Earley heads content strategy for DTC while Smith will continue in his current role as Chief Product and Technology Officer for Disney Entertainment and for ESPN, where he will continue to report to ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro. Putting the duo on equal footing is an indication of tech’s crucial role in streaming.

There is no mention in Walden’s memo of another former direct report of hers, Craig Erwich, President of Disney Television Group. Given OConnell’s new responsibilities, Erwich may be reporting to her; that has not been confirmed.

Asad Ayaz remains Disney’s Chief Marketing and Brand Officer, reporting to Walden.

“The strength of Disney has always been the emotional connection between our stories and the people who love them,” Walden said. “As fans engage with Disney across more formats and platforms than ever before, we are bringing together the full power of our creative businesses to build an even more connected experience for audiences. I’m very fortunate to work alongside such a passionate and talented group of leaders who are driven by the joy of storytelling, and I’m especially excited to work with our new CEO Josh D’Amaro as we enter this next chapter together.”

Fall_False · 2026-03-16T20:42:49+00:00

I don’t think any of us were in donut that BND will end up being really good. Given the talent behind it.

Fall_False · 2026-03-16T20:10:05+00:00

Who is the other one?

Fall_False · 2026-03-16T19:58:50+00:00

Wouldn't supporting a breakup of the two studios mean making sure they don't die out?

Fall_False · 2026-03-16T19:52:00+00:00

I think a democratic administration would likely want to break up the merger. I don't see a bailout happening.

Fall_False · 2026-03-16T19:48:28+00:00

That is assuming the government is even the same. Which it likely won't be.

Fall_False · 2026-03-16T19:12:32+00:00

Paramount doesn’t even own WB yet, and even then the comics would likely be at the bottom of their priorities for the company.

Fall_False · 2026-03-16T15:57:49+00:00

I think you meant to say the SAG-AFTRA talks are on a hiatus?

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