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Veteran rock star Bruce Springsteen is facing growing backlash after his Land of Hope and Dreams tour was largely defined by political messaging and repeated attacks on President Donald Trump. The criticism is not coming solely from fans and commentators, but also from his peers. The post Journey’s Jonathan Cain Blasts Bruce Springsteen as “Annoying, Bitter Old Man” appeared first on That Park Place.
During a recent appearance on BBC Radio 2, Ricky Gervais made it clear that he has no intention of toning down his comedy. In fact, he argued that comedians cannot express an interesting opinion without eventually upsetting someone. The post Ricky Gervais Doesn’t Care if You’re Offended — Comedian Rejects Calls to Tone His Humor Down appeared first on That Park Place.
Over the past two weeks, to prepare for this review, I’ve made a point of becoming something of a student of The Odyssey. I read Homer’s poem, watched more than nine hours of previous adaptations of the story (right up to the adaption for the Wishbone show), and read Emily Wilson’s translation—the version Christopher Nolan [] The post REVIEW: The Odyssey is a Painfully Dull Journey Home That Turns Adaptation into Regression appeared first on That Park Place.
A federal judge appointed by former President Joe Biden has temporarily halted the proposed merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, handing opponents of the deal an early victory in what is shaping up to be one of the most significant antitrust battles in modern Hollywood. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín issued [] The post Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Paused as Biden-Appointed Federal Judge Grants Temporary Restraining Order appeared first on That Park Place.
After becoming the first biopic in history to earn more than 1 billion, Michael is beginning to end its theatrical run across several international markets. The post Michael Ending Global Theatrical Run in Many Markets After Record-Setting Showing appeared first on That Park Place.
The Walt Disney Company has launched another major round of layoffs, eliminating several hundred positions across its entertainment empire despite enjoying one of the biggest box office successes of the year with Toy Story 5. The latest cuts affect multiple business units, including Pixar Animation Studios, ESPN, Disney Entertainment Television, National Geographic, and various corporate [] The post Disney Layoffs Hit Pixar Hard as Company Cuts Several Hundred Jobs Across Multiple Divisions appeared first on That Park Place.
Marvel Studios is reportedly adding approximately seven minutes of new material to Avengers: Endgame when the blockbuster returns to theaters this fall. The post ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ Will Have 7 Additional Minutes and Connect to ‘Doomsday’ appeared first on That Park Place.
Guests staying at Disney’s Old Key West Resort will see a temporary transportation change this summer. Walt Disney World has announced that boat service between Disney Springs and the resort will be unavailable while refurbishment work takes place along the Sassagoula River Cruise route. According to Disney, the closure begins July 20 and is expected to continue [] The post Boat Service Between Disney Springs and Disney’s Old Key West Resort Will Be Unavailable This Summer appeared first on That Park Place.
For months, anyone who questioned Christopher Nolan’s decision to cast Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy was told the same thing: wait until you see the movie. Maybe Nolan had a grand artistic vision. Maybe he had discovered a new interpretation of one of mythology’s most famous women. Maybe the performance would justify one of [] The post Lupita Nyong’o Is in The Odyssey for Less Than 5 MinutesAnd That Makes The Controversial Casting Worse appeared first on That Park Place.
Hollywood actor and activist Mark Ruffalo has resumed condemning Elon Musk on Musk’s own platform. Ruffalo bookended the week with pointed attacks against the tech mogul, alongside posts about political and environmental issues and calls to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. The post Mark Ruffalo Once Effusively Praised Elon Musk and Tesla Before Condemning Him Over Politics appeared first on That Park Place.
