Minority Mindset

At a recent Disney event in Shanghai, a new description of *The Mandalorian* and Grogu was shared. It emphasized Grogu’s importance as a powerful Force user and his lovable relationship with the Mandalorian, highlighting his charming and playful personality since he first appeared. Disney also announced that a wide range of Grogu-themed products for all ages will be released soon.

Earth-828 is the home reality of the Fantastic Four and exists as a separate universe from the main Marvel Cinematic Universe (Earth-626). In this world, Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm are celebrated heroes. Because they previously repelled Galactus (as seen in *First Steps*), this Earth is predicted to be important in resolving the current Multiverse Saga. However, it’s just one of many alternate Earths that are part of the larger story, and not the first one introduced.

While the night wasn’t a complete victory for any single show, *The Pitt* won three awards – for Drama Series, Best Actor, and Supporting Actress (a surprise win for Katherine LaNasa). *Severance* also did well with two acting wins, recognizing Tramell Tillman and Britt Lower (who beat out favorite Kathy Bates). The directing and writing awards were split, with *Slow Horses* winning for directing and *Andor* unexpectedly taking the writing award. However, despite leading with 27 nominations overall, *Severance* losing the top Drama Series award suggests voters were hesitant to name it the best. Though ambitious and impressive, *Severance* sometimes feels slow-paced, with storylines and characters circling until only a few major events happen each season.

Despite a bumpy awards show, the winners were genuinely deserving and delivered moving speeches. While the ceremony itself felt disjointed – with awkward moments and a general attempt to downplay the excitement – standouts included Jeff Hiller’s win for *Somebody Somewhere* and Stephen Colbert receiving a standing ovation. Let’s break down the best, worst, and most surprising moments of a night that often seemed to contradict itself.

According to a preview from the Disney 2026 Merchandise Expo in China, Doctor Doom is now part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This brilliant and magically powerful villain will cause a massive, universe-spanning crisis. Robert Downey Jr. will play Victor von Doom, and he’ll be taking on the Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, and other hero teams from different realities (via MovieWeb).

After winning Outstanding Comedy Series, Seth Rogen expressed sincere gratitude to viewers who watched and voted for the show, admitting he was surprisingly overjoyed. The show’s creators then thanked the executives who inspired and supported their series, even giving a special shout-out to Apple CEO Tim Cook, who was seen happily nodding along. As Rogen left the stage, he playfully urged everyone to thank the executives!

The winners also had a chance to earn extra money for charity. For every second their acceptance speech went under 45 seconds, $1,000 was added to the donation total. Seth Rogen’s first win, for instance, contributed $6,000. Basically, Nate Bargatze is like that customer who leaves a small tip and subtly implies the server’s livelihood depends on providing excellent service. It was a quirky incentive! In total, how much money did the Boys & Girls Club receive?