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Disney's Dumbo remake, CNN's Canada launch, VisionQuest's AI cast

Tim Burton's live-action Dumbo had a star-studded cast and plenty going for it; the remake still flew about as well as its hero's ears.

On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on BBN Tonight
Published 7:19 PM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The Hollywood Reporter: “CNN Targets Cord-Cutters In Canada With Streaming Launch”, with reporting from /Film.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 7:19 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield.
Topics: Canada, Disney, AI.
BBN covered this story before: Epic's Disney game delayed as studio orders 'AI first' builds (October 14).

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The Hollywood ReporterCNN Targets Cord-Cutters In Canada With Streaming Launch
/FilmVisionQuest: All 6 AI Characters And Their MCU Origins Explained

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd The Hollywood Reporter says CNN is launching a streaming service in Canada and the U.K. to chase cord-cutters. I love cord-cutters, great people.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThey're not a fan club, they're people who quit cable, and now cable news wants them back with a subscription.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentMeanwhile, /Film breaks down all six AI characters in Vision's head in VisionQuest.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSix! That's a full house in one head.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentMy sequel pitch is Dumbo Two, where the elephant films reaction videos. Chip, you'd love it.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI've already seen it, and it's great.