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Brand banter rises as Sony shifts PS discs to digital-only
branding7 days ago

Brand banter rises as Sony shifts PS discs to digital-only

The article surveys how brands responded to Sony's announcement that PS games will no longer ship on discs from January 2028, illustrating a spectrum from satire to serious defense: Nintendo teased humor on X, KFC Spain delivered a well-timed, audience-aware parody, and Domino’s offered a digital-pizza joke. Others like ProtonVPN and Malwarebytes proposed quirky stunts, while retailers such as GameFly defended physical media and brands like Iam8bit and Delorean joined the conversation. Overall, the responses show brands leveraging gamer culture to shape the narrative around the shift to digital-only gaming.

via Creative Bloq|
#branding#gaming#parody
Mel Brooks at 100: A century of fearless comedy and iconic parodies
entertainment12 days ago

Mel Brooks at 100: A century of fearless comedy and iconic parodies

Profile of Mel Brooks, born in Brooklyn a century ago, whose WWII service helped forge his fearless, boundary-pushing humor; from the 2,000 Year Old Man with Carl Reiner to landmark films such as The Producers, Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein, he reshaped parody cinema and earned an Oscar, Emmy, Grammy and Tony, remaining a defining force in American entertainment as he turns 100.

via The Guardian|
#comedy#entertainment#film-history
Pattie Gonia and Patagonia: Trademark Fight Tests Activism, Parody and Brand Power
law27 days ago

Pattie Gonia and Patagonia: Trademark Fight Tests Activism, Parody and Brand Power

Patagonia sued Pattie Gonia (Wyn Wiley’s drag persona) in January 2026 over trademark applications for Pattie Gonia-branded clothing and related services, arguing the move could confuse consumers and dilute Patagonia’s brand identity. Pattie Gonia has pushed back, framing the suit as an attack by a corporation on activist work. Legal experts say parody has strict limits and that Pattie Gonia’s merchandise may not clearly qualify as parody; still, experts note a real risk of consumer confusion and brand dilution. The disputes hinge on trademark law and the boundary between activism and commerce, with analysts suggesting a quick settlement—potentially Pattie Gonia withdrawing applications and halting Pattie Gonia-branded products—as Patagonia seeks a resolution that preserves both brands’ environmental aims. The case spotlights the tension between brand protection and activist branding in the outdoor industry.

via Vulture|
#activism#law#parody
Drag Queens Steer a Tongue-in-Cheek Train Disaster Comedy
entertainment29 days ago

Drag Queens Steer a Tongue-in-Cheek Train Disaster Comedy

Stop! That! Train! is a 92-minute disaster-movie spoof directed by Adam Shankman, led by RuPaul and Drag Race alumni in lead roles. The plot follows Tess and DeeDee aboard the Glamazonian Express as they contend with a runaway train and a killer storm, delivering pun-heavy slapstick and broad humor that avoids jokes about race or religion to reach mainstream audiences. Filmed in 19 days with celebrity cameos, the movie arrives amid ongoing drag culture debates, aiming to present drag as joyful and human rather than a political flashpoint.

via CNN|
#adam-shankman#disaster-movie#drag-queens
Onion-led takeover could turn Infowars into a parody hub with Tim Heidecker at the helm
media2 months ago

Onion-led takeover could turn Infowars into a parody hub with Tim Heidecker at the helm

Tim Heidecker, as creative director, is leading The Onion’s bid to take over Infowars and transform the platform into a satire-driven comedy hub rather than a propaganda outlet. With a Texas court weighing the deal and a May 28 hearing upcoming, Heidecker envisions adopting a Jones-inspired persona to mock the host and reframe the site’s meaning, while other Onion alumni join the project and merch sales help fund Sandy Hook families; the plan could broaden from direct parody to a wider comedy platform by autumn as Jones fights back publicly.

via The Guardian|
#alex-jones#infowars#media
Schmigadoon! Elevates Broadway Parody to Meta-Musical Mastery
theater2 months ago

Schmigadoon! Elevates Broadway Parody to Meta-Musical Mastery

A live Broadway take on Apple TV’s Schmigadoon! borrows Brigadoon and other Golden Age scores to create a self-aware parody, with Alex Brightman and Sara Chase leading a town that traps lovers until true love is found; director-choreographer Christopher Gattelli guides a witty Act 1 and a more imaginative Act 2, with cameos from Ana Gasteyer et al. The reviewer suggests condensing Season 1’s arc for clarity and questions long‑term viability, but calls the production an exuberant, entertaining meta-musical spoof.

via Chicago Tribune|
#broadway#parody#review
Onion plots six-month licensing to parody Infowars with court approval
business2 months ago

Onion plots six-month licensing to parody Infowars with court approval

Satirical site The Onion has proposed a six-month licensing arrangement to publish its own parody content on Infowars’ platforms, a plan requiring court approval after a prior bid to buy Infowars was rejected. The move comes as Infowars faces liquidation following a defamation ruling against Alex Jones related to the Sandy Hook massacre. Jones says he will fight the proposal, while The Onion says profits would go to the Sandy Hook families if approved and envisions creating characters to lampoon conspiracy-theory personalities.

via BBC|
#alex-jones#business#infowars
The Onion Bets on Infowars Takeover, Plans Parody of Alex Jones’ Site
business2 months ago

The Onion Bets on Infowars Takeover, Plans Parody of Alex Jones’ Site

Chicago-based The Onion has reached a deal to license Alex Jones’ InfoWars for six months at $81,000 per month, with an option to renew, aiming to turn the site into a parody of far-right conspiracy outlets. Tim Heidecker will be Creative Director, merchandise profits will go to Sandy Hook families, and the arrangement awaits court approval while Jones continues to run InfoWars for now.

via Block Club Chicago|
#business#infowars#licensing
Onion readies a parody takeover of Infowars, awaiting court sign-off
us-news2 months ago

Onion readies a parody takeover of Infowars, awaiting court sign-off

The Onion plans to lease Alex Jones’s Infowars for six months at $81,000 a month through its Global Tetrahedron ownership to turn the site into a parody, with Tim Heidecker as Infowars’ creative director; the deal, previously blocked by a Texas judge, now awaits Maya Guerra Gamble’s approval, while Jones continues to operate Infowars amid a $1.4 billion defamation judgment and potential appeals.

via The Guardian|
#alex-jones#infowars#onion
Spaceballs: The New One Teases a Silly Comeback With First Footage
movies2 months ago

Spaceballs: The New One Teases a Silly Comeback With First Footage

Mel Brooks announced Spaceballs: The New One as the sequel’s title and debuted its first footage at CinemaCon, signaling a goofy, nostalgia‑fuelled return. The clip features a mix of returning stars (Rick Moranis, Daphne Zuniga, Bill Pullman) and new faces (Lewis Pullman, Josh Gad) under director Josh Greenbaum, with callbacks to the original and over‑the‑top sci‑fi gags. The film is set for release on April 23, 2027, and expectations are high for a fun, silly Spaceballs return.

via Gizmodo|
#cinemacon#mel-brooks#movies
Titanique on Broadway: A Campy, Over-the-Top Titanic Spoof
theater2 months ago

Titanique on Broadway: A Campy, Over-the-Top Titanic Spoof

Broadway’s Titanique arrives as a gleefully campy, 90-minute spoof of the Titanic, guided by a star-studded lineup (Marla Mindelle as a Céline Dion narrator, Jim Parsons, Deborah Cox, Constantine Rousouli, Frankie Grande) and a jukebox of Dion hits plus offbeat pop-culture gags. The show leans into outrageous humor and vibrant production, delivering a fast, self-aware, crowd-pleasing romp rather than a serious dramatic experience.

via Variety|
#broadway#campy#celinedion