Star Wars: Starfighter Will Have Light Saber Duel Directed By Tom Cruise!
Release Date: 01/08/2026
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On the streaming side, Disney+ is reportedly rolling out a vertical video feed, raising questions about how platforms are adapting to short-form viewing habits. Meanwhile, Netflix users experienced minor outages that may be connected to the ongoing “Conformity Gate” situation. We also react to the explosive new trailer for The Wrecking Crew starring Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista.
Topics Discussed:
Star Wars: Starfighter lightsaber duel reportedly shot by Tom Cruise
Live-action Tangled officially casts its two leads
Sebastian Stan rumored for a role in The Batman – Part II
Disney+ experimenting with vertical video feeds
Netflix outages possibly linked to Conformity Gate
The Wrecking Crew trailer with Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista
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