Entertainment

71% Want Disney to Return to Family-Friendly Entertainment

While LGBTQ activists are happy with Disney’s gay “inclusion” agenda, most Americans wish the entertainment giant would go back to it’s family-friendly roots.

Is Disney Ruining the Movies?

While some fans say Disney’s takeover of the “Star Wars” and Marvel comics film franchises have made those movies worse, most Americans don’t agree.

Elon Musk Will Make Twitter Better, Most Believe

Now that Twitter has agreed to billionaire Elon Musk’s buyout offer, most Americans think the social media platform will be better.

More Americans Believe Johnny Depp

Although most Americans aren’t paying much attention to the defamation trial between actor Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard, those who do think Depp is the one telling the truth.

Elon Musk’s Twitter Bid Divides Americans

The $43 billion offer by Elon Musk to buy the Twitter social media platform has Americans divided – and Democrats are most opposed to Musk’s bid for Twitter.

Americans Divided Over Disney’s LGBTQ Push

An executive at Disney proudly boasted of the inclusion of gay and transgender characters in children’s programs, but Americans are not so enthusiastic about the entertainment giant’s agenda.

Most Disagree With Will Smith’s Oscar Slap

When Oscar-winning actor Will Smith slapped host Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards ceremony Sunday, more than a third of Americans thought Smith did the right thing.

73% Think Media Cover Celebrities Too Much

If you don’t watch award shows, don’t care what’s happening on “The Bachelorette,” and don’t want to know who is divorcing whom in Hollywood, you’re not alone – most Americans are sick of celebrity news.

Most Don't See Celebrities as Good Role Models

Following this year’s Golden Globes, the first award show of Hollywood’s #MeToo era, even fewer Americans see celebrities as good role models.

More Americans Are Streaming TV and Movies Now

Americans still watch a lot of television, but they’re doing more of it through streaming services these days.

Americans Are Avid Readers, But Prefer Print to Digital

Despite living in a digital age, Americans still appreciate time with a good book—and they prefer that book be printed on paper rather than on a touchscreen.

May the Force Be With Her

Actress-writer Carrie Fisher, best known for portraying Princess Leia in the "Star Wars" films, passed away this week, capping a year marked by a seemingly high number of major celebrity deaths. Most Americans remember her fondly.

Is Pokémon Go Dangerous?

Anyone who’s been outside lately has likely seen the effects of Pokémon Go, the new reality-integrated game sweeping the world. Players use their smartphones to capture Pokémon characters in the real world and train them as in the original Nintendo video games, but not everyone is on board with the latest gaming trend.

Oscars Controversy Has Little Impact on Viewing Audience

This Sunday’s 88th Academy Awards are marred by controversy over a lack of diversity among the nominees, but viewers don't seem to mind.

Benghazi Movie Is Much Hotter Ticket for GOPers Than For Democrats

The names Obama and Clinton never appear in “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi,” but Republicans are still twice as likely as Democrats to have the new movie on their viewing list. The film details the on-the-ground circumstances surrounding the murder of U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans in Benghazi, Libya on September 11-12, 2012, while Hillary Clinton was secretary of State.

Americans Ready to Queue Up for New 'Star Wars' Film

The Force is still strong.

Who Are Candidates Reaching On Late-Night TV?

Presidential hopefuls from both parties are making the rounds on the late-night talk show circuit in record numbers and appear to be having more success reaching younger voters through the increasingly popular medium.

It’s The Late Show With Stephen Colbert!

Former Comedy Central host Stephen Colbert will be taking over hosting duties on CBS-TV’s The Late Show tonight, but what do Americans think of David Letterman’s replacement?

How Are Americans Watching Movies At Home?

One-in-three cable or satellite television subscribers opt for premium cable channels, but TV viewers are looking elsewhere to watch movies.

A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 35% of Americans who have cable or satellite TV subscribe to a premium cable channel like HBO or Showtime. (To see survey question wording, click here.)

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The survey of 800 Adults was conducted on March 17-18, 2015 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3.5 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.

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Americans Say Cable, Satellite TV Too Expensive, Too Restrictive

Most Americans have cable or satellite TV and don’t like the service they get. As far as they’re concerned, it’s too expensive and doesn’t offer them enough flexibility. (To see survey question wording, click here.)

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The survey of 800 Adults was conducted on March 17-18, 2015 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3.5 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.