Everything changed after Trump got elected. Now even Disney is crawling back to X to advertise, after loudly pulling their spend earlier this year. This after Musk infamously told Bob Iger to "go f*** yourself" at a media event. Then we talk about other signals that Disney is walking it all back, including shelving a trans episode of Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. Money talks, right? Disney is adjusting its advertising strategy on X by resuming ads and toning down political content in...

Rachel Zegler’s anti-Trump tirade on Instagram may have caused Disney to force her to apologize before the release of "Snow White," as the film was already underperforming due to her months of controversial comments. Newsweek and other media outlets criticized Zegler’s anti-Trump tweets for going "too far", with the actress doubling down by implying Trump supporters are unintelligent. Disney’s possible decision to make Zegler apologize suggests her emotional outbursts and expressions of...

Whoopi Goldberg accused a Staten Island bakery of refusing service due to her left-leaning politics, but the owner cited equipment issues in a 100-year-old building. The View hosts, especially Joy Behar, made comments perceived as racist and sexist, calling black Trump voters "misogynist and racist". In 2018, Sarah Sanders was asked to leave a restaurant for working with Trump, and Candace Owens was heckled at a different establishment. A California restaurant refused service to...

PewDiePie’s drawing skills have sparked controversy and backlash among artists, who feel threatened by his rapid improvement and attribute it to privilege rather than recognizing the dedication and effort he has put into honing his craft. 00:00 PewDiePie is facing backlash from artists jealous of his improved drawing skills, which they attribute to his privilege of being wealthy and having free time. 03:36 PewDiePie’s rapid improvement in drawing over 100 days highlights how artists...

PewDiePie’s drawing skills have sparked controversy and backlash among artists, who feel threatened by his rapid improvement and attribute it to privilege rather than recognizing the dedication and effort he has put into honing his craft. 00:00 PewDiePie is facing backlash from artists jealous of his improved drawing skills, which they attribute to his privilege of being wealthy and having free time. 03:36 PewDiePie’s rapid improvement in drawing over 100 days highlights how artists...

MSNBC’s declining ratings and viewership post-election highlight a growing disillusionment with mainstream media, as audiences shift towards alternative platforms and express dissatisfaction with the media’s coverage and perceived dishonesty. 00:00 MSNBC’s plummeting ratings post-election raise concerns about a potential sale by Comcast, as media figures deflect blame for their failures. 01:31 Comcast may sell MSNBC as declining viewership and ad revenue highlight a shift towards...

Disney’s recent financial successes, driven by strategic decisions and successful film releases, are overshadowed by leadership challenges and concerns about the company’s future direction under Bob Iger. 00:00 Disney’s Q4 2024 earnings showed a 6% revenue increase to $22.6 billion, driven by successful film releases, despite skepticism over Bob Iger’s comments on streaming. 02:23 Disney Parks hit record Q4 revenue, but rising prices and competition from Universal’s Epic Universe could...

Everybody is trying to flee Hollywood, but it’s not so easy. It turns out that "the real world" doesn’t want Hollywood workers, either! Hollywood is experiencing a significant decline, marked by a talent exodus and job scarcity, as entertainment professionals leave the industry due to rising costs, negative perceptions, and a corporate-driven environment. 00:00 Hollywood is in crisis as entertainment workers flee due to job scarcity and negative industry perceptions. 02:22 Hollywood...

Lucasfilm has got NOTHIN’ for Star Wars going forward. In fact, the word is they’re doubling and tripling down on more Rey -- despite the character not being very popular. Too bad they killed off everybody else... Disney’s focus on Rey-centric movies, despite fan backlash and disappointment with character development, reflects a troubling direction for the Star Wars franchise that may alienate audiences further. 00:00 Disney is prioritizing multiple Rey-centric movies over fan-favorite...

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the weirdest one of all? Snow White starlet Rachel Zegler went on a tear against Trump and Trump voters after the election, hoping that they "never find peace." What a way to chase off even MORE of your audience, Disney... 🐠 Become a MEMBER of The Reef at http://ClownfishMinus.com Official Merch Store: http://ClownfishMinus.com CFTV Audio Podcast (iTunes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629 CFTV Audio...

Could Trump -- or rather a Trump ECONOMY -- actually help the beleaguered American comic book industry? It’s possible if people have more money in their pockets and feel good about spending it. It’s also possible if more publishers pivot back to middle-of-the-road content. But there ARE some concerns. And the irony here would be if the comic book industry -- which largely hates Trump -- actually benefitted MORE by him being back in office. Trump’s potential return to presidency could...

CNN is getting gutted, and gaming journos will soon be unemployed. Everything is changing... quickly. CNN is implementing massive layoffs affecting hundreds of employees, including high-priced on-air talent following Trump’s landslide election victory and subsequent ratings wipeout. The media’s loss of trust originated in pop culture with gamers and nerds exposing corrupt, selfish, and biased gaming journalism, challenging mainstream media’s credibility. Mainstream media represents a...

Get ready for more Disney microtransactions? Disney might be tapping the CEO of Electronic Arts as the new CEO of the company. Does this mean that frontrunners like Dana Walden and Josh D’Amaro are out of the running? Will Disney become like Hasbro, and be a video game company that just happens to have theme parks? Disney is exploring external candidates, including EA’s CEO, for its next CEO position due to declining internal confidence and a potential shift towards a more...

Is this the end of ’wokeness’ in Hollywood? While it was winding down prior to Trump’s re-election, Hollywood insiders are claiming that Trump 2.0 will signal a hard stop to many ’woke’ movies and TV shows for the foreseeable future. Hollywood is shifting away from "woke" content and politically-driven themes to focus on quality, relatable narratives that appeal to a broader audience, particularly in response to changing political dynamics and backlash from viewers. 00:00 Hollywood is...

Did Square Enix become another victim of "go woke, get broke?" The beleaguered Japanese RPG publisher took another massive hit to their stock this quarter, even after ditching platform exclusivity. Maybe gamers are withholding their wallets after debacles like censorship in Final Fantasy VII Remake and the Dragon Quest III Remake, or Forspoken... like ALL of it? Square Enix’s focus on "AAA Western-style games" and "wokeness" is alienating their core gaming audience and causing them to...

Mattel’s Wicked dolls linked to a 20-year-old porn site, exposing children to pornographic images due to the company’s inexcusable lack of due diligence. The recall of Wicked dolls will likely hurt Mattel’s business even more, as they were already not selling well and were counting on the movie’s success for holiday toy revenue. A simple Google search would have revealed the well-known porn site, making Mattel’s oversight particularly egregious. The misprinted URL appears on both the...

Mainstream media’s bias and disconnect from Middle America are eroding its credibility and audience trust, prompting a political shift towards conservatism and a need for Democrats to reevaluate their strategies. 00:00 Mainstream media’s bias and fearmongering have distorted public sentiment, contributing to Trump’s reelection and a shift towards conservatism, prompting Democrats to reassess their strategies. 03:20 Mainstream media and Hollywood are losing credibility and audience...

Disney’s latest D23 event was in Brazil. Why? Well, they get a lot of tourists in Brazil, and they’ve milked whales in the United States. Disney is shifting its focus to Brazil for its D23 event and future projects in response to declining interest and rising costs in the U.S. theme park market, despite facing local pushback and dissatisfaction from American audiences. 00:00 Disney is focusing on Brazil for its D23 event to tap into a lucrative market as American audiences grow...

Crunchyroll’s aggressive enforcement of copyright through millions of takedown requests is raising concerns about overreach and its negative impact on the fan community and content creators. 00:00 Crunchyroll has issued an astonishing 45 million copyright takedown requests, raising concerns about their aggressive approach to protecting intellectual property. 00:59 Crunchyroll is aggressively targeting various online content, including fan art and screenshots, claiming rights over any...

Forbes seems to be turning on Disney Star Wars after they went on a tirade against YouTuber channels like Star Wars Theory doing the exact same thing. Do they know that public opinion is swinging the other way since the election? Mainstream media is increasingly aligning with fan criticisms of Disney’s Star Wars, reflecting growing skepticism and discontent regarding the franchise’s direction and portrayal of characters. 00:00 Mainstream media is aligning with fan criticisms of Disney’s...

The CEO of Take Two Interactive said he’s HAPPY that Trump is coming back because it’ll be good for the video game industry, due to a better economy and relaxed regulations. Not everyone is happy, though. Comics pros keep melting down and the TDS is absolutely off the charts. And it hasn’t even been a week... 🐠 Become a MEMBER of The Reef at http://ClownfishMinus.com Official Merch Store: http://ClownfishMinus.com CFTV Audio Podcast (iTunes):...

The Wicked dolls by Mattel reportedly have the URL of wicked.com on the packaging -- an adult site -- and not the proper URL for the movie, which is wickedmovie.com. Wow, Christmas morning might be a bit of an eye opener for some kids... Mattel accidentally included a porn site URL on packaging for Wicked dolls, potentially exposing children to inappropriate content. The porn site is demanding millions for the URL, but Mattel may not have to pay as "wicked" is not trademarkable. The...

Lucasfilm employees are unable to keep their mouths shut about politics, with their director of cinematography deleting his account after making comments about Trump voters being disgusting. Disney’s handling of Star Wars has been criticized for bias and polarization, with Kathleen Kennedy pushing a female narrative in a way that screams patriarchy. The sequel trilogy failed to deliver on the promise of Han, Luke, and Leia together, with The Force Awakens attracting fans for that reason...

Trump got re-elected and somehow it’s the Angry Video Game Nerd’s fault because he didn’t like Ghostbusters 2016. Or something. No, we’re not kidding. Some fools on Twitter/X are blaming the Ghostbusters 2016 backlash on why the "chuds" of today voted Trump back in. You can’t make this up... 🐠 Become a MEMBER of The Reef at http://ClownfishMinus.com Official Merch Store: http://ClownfishMinus.com CFTV Audio Podcast (iTunes):...