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US Senators are urging the FCC to prevent the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery from proceeding. Separately, Roblox has outlined its new payment structure for creators involved in brand integrations.
The 6 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, Apple TV and more (June 19-21)
This week's streaming highlights from June 19-21 include the return of "House of the Dragon" season 3 on HBO Max, the new season of "Sugar" on Apple TV, and "The Agency" season 2 on Paramount Plus. Netflix adds the Harlan Coben adaptation "I Will Find You," while Hulu/Disney Plus features "The Season," and Prime Video presents "Your Fault: London."
Netflix cancels Stranger Things creators' new series after one season, despite it landing a near-perfect Rotten…
Netflix has canceled the science fiction series The Boroughs, produced by Stranger Things creators the Duffer Brothers, after only one season. The decision was reportedly due to high production costs and the Duffer Brothers' new deal with Paramount, which includes an upcoming movie. Despite the cancellation, the show received critical acclaim with a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and maintained a presence in Netflix's weekly top 10.
Business and Finance
The Department of Justice has approved the deal involving Paramount, Skydance, and Warner Bros., which will place American Media under the control of the Ellison family. Separately, a former Community Manager for Destiny 2 claims that Bungie was on the verge of closure before recent events.
DoJ approves Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. deal, cementing Ellison family control of American media
The Department of Justice has approved the deal involving Paramount, Skydance, and Warner Bros., which will solidify the Ellison family's control over American media. This development has raised concerns about the future of the film, television, and news industries.
Star Trek: Shadow Frontier — Paramount Says 'The Goal Is for Bloober to Make the Best Star Trek Game of All Time'
Paramount has expressed its ambition for Star Trek: Shadow Frontier to become the definitive Star Trek video game. The company is working with developer Bloober Team to achieve this goal, aiming for the highest quality in the franchise's gaming history.
Business and Finance
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is investigating a potential merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. Separately, AMD has reportedly met its 2030 earnings targets two years ahead of schedule, indicating strong financial performance.
The UK is investigating Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery
The UK government is investigating Paramount's potential takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The scrutiny indicates a review of the business deal by regulatory authorities.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
Paramount is considering the development of video games based on its popular "Yellowstone" series and other shows within the "Sheridan-verse." This indicates a potential expansion of the franchise into interactive entertainment.
Silent Hill 2 remake studio is back with more sci-fi horror, and this time it's taking Star Trek to a mysterious, hostile world
Bloober Team, known for the Silent Hill 2 remake, has announced Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a sci-fi psychological thriller set for release next year on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The game features Michelle Forbes reprising her role as Ro Laren, who crash-lands on a hostile planet filled with twisted creatures and a mysterious entity. Bloober Team also has other projects in development, including a Silent Hill 1 remake and a new Layers of Fear game.
US states are reportedly planning to sue to block Paramount's Warner Bros. takeover
Multiple U.S. states, including California led by Attorney General Rob Bonta, are reportedly planning to sue to block the proposed takeover of Paramount by Warner Bros. Discovery. The probe into the deal began shortly after its announcement.
Business and Finance
Paramount is rebooting its video game strategy by forming a new internal studio. This move aims to leverage the company's intellectual property for new gaming ventures.
The biggest surprises of Summer Game Fest 2006 - from Tupac to Alien Isolation 2
Summer Game Fest showcased numerous game announcements and trailers, including a new Cuphead game titled Mighty Cuphead Adventure, Alien: Isolation 2, and gen ATLAS from Fumito Ueda. Other notable reveals included Stranger Than Heaven featuring Tupac Shakur, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, and expansions for Monster Hunter Wilds and Stellar Blade. Many titles are slated for release in 2027 or later, with some like Virtua Fighter CrossRoads and 1666 Amsterdam aiming for next year.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
The article discusses various game crossovers and collaborations, including a trailer for the Sonic 35th Anniversary and a surprise announcement of an 'Among Us' TV show on Paramount+.
Evening Metaverse
Paramount+ has officially announced a phaseout of its streaming service. The specific reasons and timeline for this discontinuation were not detailed in the announcement.
Paramount unveils new 'unified' Paramount Games Studio
Paramount has launched Paramount Games Studio, a unified entity encompassing all its existing gaming studios, including Skydance Interactive and Skydance New Media. The studio aims to create games across various player types and leverage Paramount's intellectual property. Two games were announced: Platinum Games' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin and Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game.
Among Us TV Show Surprise: All 10 Episodes Are Out Now
The "Among Us" television show has premiered on Paramount+, with all 10 episodes now available to stream. The animated series, created by Owen Dennis and produced by Innersloth and Titmouse, features a cast including Yvette Nicole Brown, Ashley Johnson, and Elijah Wood. A new "Among Us" game was also teased for Summer Game Fest.
First reviews for horror movie spoof Scary Movie 6 disagree on the jokes, but say the surprise cameos are…
Reviews for the horror parody Scary Movie 6 are mixed, with critics noting that while many jokes fall flat and the satire lacks timeliness, the surprise celebrity cameos are a highlight. Directed by Michael Tiddes and written by members of the Wayans family, the film has received a low Rotten Tomatoes score but is not the lowest in the franchise.
A New Game Of Thrones Game Is Out Today On Mobile
Warner Bros. Games and HBO have launched Game of Thrones: Dragonfire, a new free-to-play mobile strategy game based on the House of the Dragon prequel series. Set 172 years before Game of Thrones, players hatch, raise, and command dragons in battle to dominate Westeros, featuring characters from the show and original content.
Paramount+ used AI to make the ugliest Star Trek thumbnail ever
Paramount+ utilized artificial intelligence to generate a Star Trek thumbnail featuring Captain Kirk in an unusual outfit. The AI-generated image has been criticized for its aesthetic quality.