TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET FACES BACKLASH FROM BALLET AND OPERA COMMUNITIES OVER 'NO ONE CARES' REMARK

Timothée Chalamet drew widespread criticism from ballet and opera companies after dismissing the art forms during a CNN & Variety town hall event in February, saying nobody cares about them. Rather than attacking back, major opera houses and ballet companies have responded by extending invitations to Chalamet, attempting to change his mind about live performance. The incident highlights ongoing tensions about theatrical arts' cultural relevance and audience perception.

• Rolling Stone: Ballet and Opera Companies Slam Timothée Chalamet Over 'No One Cares' Remark
• Variety: Timothée Chalamet Faces Backlash From Ballet and Opera Communities After Viral 'No One Cares' Comment: 'We'd Love To Change Your Mind'
• Vulture: Opera Houses Invite Timothée Chalamet to See a Show
• Deadline: Timothée Chalamet Flooded With Show Invites Amid Backlash For Saying "No One Cares" About Ballet, Opera: "Our Doors Are Open"

2. PIXAR'S PETE DOCTER DEFENDS REMOVAL OF LGBTQ STORYLINE FROM 'ELIO'

Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter explained the studio's controversial decision to cut a queer storyline from the animated film 'Elio,' which originally included a plot point reflecting director Adrian Molina's experience growing up gay. Docter's blunt justification—that "we're making a movie, not hundreds of millions of dollars of therapy"—has ignited debate about artistic choices, representation in animation, and creative direction at major studios. The explanation raises questions about how studios balance inclusive storytelling with their broader creative vision.

• Variety: Pete Docter Says Pixar Cut LGBTQ Storyline From 'Elio' Because 'We're Making a Movie, Not Hundreds of Millions of Dollars of Therapy'
• Deadline: Pixar's Pete Docter Says Queer 'Elio' Storyline Was Axed Because "We're Making A Movie, Not Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars Of Therapy"

3. PIXAR'S 'HOPPERS' BOUNCES TO STRONG $40M OPENING WEEKEND BOX OFFICE

Pixar's original animated adventure 'Hoppers' earned approximately $40 million in its opening weekend, marking the studio's strongest debut for an original film since 'Coco.' The success represents a crucial win for original animation, which has struggled at the box office over the past nine years amid franchise dominance. 'The Bride!,' meanwhile, tumbled with just $8 million, becoming a notable miss for Warner Bros.' leadership.

• Variety: Box Office: 'Hoppers' Bites Down on $13.2 Million; 'The Bride!' Stumbles With $3 Million
• Deadline: 'Hoppers' Still Bouncing To $40M Opening, Best For Pixar Original Since 'Coco'; 'The Bride!' Isn't Beautiful With $8M+ – Saturday AM Box Office Update
• The Hollywood Reporter: Box Office: 'Hoppers' Eyes $40M-Plus Start in Key Win for Pixar as 'The Bride!' Enters Bomb Territory

4. SETH MACFARLANE CONFIRMS 'TED' SERIES WILL NOT CONTINUE BEYOND SEASON 2 DUE TO PROHIBITIVE PRODUCTION COSTS

Seth MacFarlane announced there are "no plans" for a third season of the Peacock series 'Ted,' citing the show's extremely high production costs. MacFarlane compared the CGI requirements to producing an "Avengers movie every 22 minutes," explaining that Peacock and Universal made clear there was "no way to do it at a lower cost." The decision highlights ongoing challenges for premium streaming content in an era of tightening budgets.

• Variety: Seth MacFarlane Says There Is 'No Plan' For 'Ted' Season 3 Because the Show Is 'Really Expensive': 'You're Doing an "Avengers" Movie Every 22 Minutes With the Amount of CGI That it Takes'
• Deadline: Seth MacFarlane Has "No Plan" To Make 'Ted' Season 3 Due To "Really Expensive" Production Cost
• Slash Film: Why Ted Creator Seth MacFarlane Thinks The Peacock Series Won't Get A Season 3

★ BONUS: The elusive Evangelion short film is officially available to watch on YouTube (Polygon)

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