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Mario Creator Shigeru Miyamoto Takes Step Back From Developing Mario Games
Veteran game creator Shigeru Miyamoto has further reduced his role in the development of new Mario titles, announcing he will step back and let new developers guide the franchise he created.
BioWare Reveals Amazon’s Mass Effect Series Will be an Original Story
BioWare Executive producer Mike Gamble has revealed that the Mass Effect series on Amazon will follow a new, original story, rather than retelling the original trilogy with Commander Shepard. The news broke in an official BioWare blog post authored by Gamble, who posts an update every year in celebration of N7 Day (November 7th).
Zelda Movie Leaked Set Video Hints at Major Character Reveal
Nintendo’s live-action journey to Hyrule is no longer just a press release and a date on a calendar. Zelda filming is underway in New Zealand, and leaked on-set video is finally giving fans something concrete to discuss.
YouTube TV Disney Dispute Ends — Channels Begin Returning After Nearly Two-Week Blackout
The long-running YouTube TV Disney blackout has finally reached its conclusion. After close to two weeks of stalled negotiations, disappearing channels, and a rising wave of subscriber frustration, the two companies have confirmed that a new distribution agreement has been reached.
Ubisoft Halts Share Trading as Earnings Report Delay Sparks Concern
Ubisoft, the French video game company behind Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and others, abruptly requested a halt on trading company shares and postponed delivering their financial earnings report for the first half of its 2025-26 fiscal year. No reason was given, though observers agree this is probably a bad sign.
Zootopia 2 Reactions Raise Eyebrows as Early Viewers Note “Timely Social Commentary”
The early Zootopia 2 reactions are rolling in, and on the surface, Disney appears to have another potential animated hit on its hands. Critics are calling the sequel funny, emotional, fast-paced, and sharply written. But mixed in with the glowing praise is a very different phrase—one that has become a flashing warning light for families who’ve grown weary of Disney using its movies as political megaphones: “timely social commentary.”
Disney Officially Drops DEI Programs and Shakes Up Executive Team After Disappointing Q4 Stock Results
Huge moves are happening at Disney after the stock dropped more than 7% following a rough Q4 and the beginning of Bob Iger’s final year as CEO of Disney. It turns out, the company Walt built might actually be dropping diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives substantively rather than the projection many anticipated.
Warner Bros. Sale Deadline Forces Media Giants Into a High-Stakes Showdown — Paramount, Comcast, & Netflix Prep Bids
As the deadline for first-round bids rapidly approaches, the Warner Bros. sale that has been hanging over Hollywood for months is suddenly turning into a three-way dogfight.
Man Who Rushed Ariana Grande at Wicked Singapore Premiere Gets Slap on the Wrist “Public Nuisance” Fine
The shocking moment when a man leapt over a barricade and grabbed Ariana Grande at the Wicked: For Good Singapore premiere has now become one of the most widely circulated clips of the year—yet the legal outcome has left many observers frustrated.
Fortnite SpongeBob SquarePants Crossover May be Coming Soon, But Details Remain Unconfirmed
It appears that a crossover between Fortnite and SpongeBob SquarePants is under development, though official confirmation remains limited.
Universal 2026 Military Annual Pass Now Available — Cheaper and Longer-Lasting Than Disney’s Offer
Universal has announced its military annual pass offer for 2026 – priced less than half of Disney’s, with fewer blockout dates, and encompassing a longer usage period.
Real-Life Christy Martin Defends Sydney Sweeney After Ruby Rose Attack
The drama surrounding the Christy biopic escalated fast this week, and the person who finally stepped in to cool the temperature wasn’t a Hollywood publicist or a studio exec. It was Christy Martin herself, standing up for star Sydney Sweeney after she was attacked by Batwoman actress Ruby Rose.