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Paramount+ business and news from across the web.- Paranormal Activity: Threshold Canceled as Developer Says Paramount Declined ExtensionDarkStone Digital founder Brian Clarke announced that the horror game Paranormal Activity: Threshold has been canceled because Paramount declined a request for an extension of development time. Clarke stated that he chose to part ways with Paramount rather than release a subpar product, with publisher DreadXP supporting the decision. Despite the cancellation, Clarke plans to continue making horror games after a short break.
Paranormal Activity Game Canceled Because Paramount Wouldn't Give Its Devs More TimeParamount has canceled the development of the horror game Paranormal Activity: Threshold after refusing a time extension request from developers Darkstone Digital and DreadXP. Creator Brian Clarke stated he would not release a subpar product and chose to part ways with the project. The game had previously received a positive reception at PAX East.
Mortal Kombat Creator On Next Game And Bringing A Street Fighter Character To The SeriesMortal Kombat creator Ed Boon confirmed that NetherRealm Studios is working on another Mortal Kombat game and teased other media projects for the franchise. Boon also expressed his desire to see a Street Fighter character appear in a future Mortal Kombat title, emphasizing his fandom for the rival series.
What's Coming To Prime Video In May 2026?Prime Video is adding a variety of new and returning titles in May 2026, including the new series The Glass House and Off Campus. New seasons of Citadel and Good Omens are also set to premiere, alongside animated shows like Dr. Stone Science Future and Rick and Morty. The month will also see the release of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War and the highly anticipated series Spider-Noir.
Battlefield Movie Bidding War Heats Up, As These 5 Studios Reportedly Made Offers For ItA fierce bidding war is underway for the rights to a Battlefield movie, with Warner Bros. Discovery, Amazon MGM Studios, Sony, Universal, and Netflix reportedly submitting offers. Christopher McQuarrie is attached to write and direct, with Michael B. Jordan potentially starring and producing. The project is expected to command a high price, reflecting the current Hollywood trend of adapting successful video game franchises.
Sekuel Film Clueless Batal DibuatThe planned sequel series for the 1995 teen comedy film Clueless has been canceled by streaming platform Peacock. Despite the cancellation, CBS Studios and Paramount remain interested in the project and are open to collaborating with other streaming services. The series was intended to follow Cher Horowitz, portrayed by Alicia Silverstone, several years after the events of the original movie.
Call of Duty movie director once claimed he told Navy SEALs they were 'pathetic' for playing Call of DutyFilmmaker Peter Berg, set to direct the upcoming Call of Duty movie for Paramount, previously described video game players as "pathetic" and "weak." Berg, known for military-themed films like Lone Survivor and Battleship, made these comments before his involvement with the Call of Duty adaptation.
Call Of Duty Movie Director Said War Games Are Pathetic And For "Weak" PeopleDirector Peter Berg, set to helm the upcoming Call of Duty movie, previously described video games as "pathetic" and "weak" in a 2013 interview. He made an exception only for military personnel playing games while deployed. Berg's comments were made during the promotion of his war film Lone Survivor.
Battlefield movie is in the works, Michael B. Jordan attached as producerA film adaptation of the Battlefield video game franchise is in development, with Mission: Impossible director Christopher McQuarrie attached to direct and write, and Michael B. Jordan attached as a producer. The producers are currently pitching the film to various studios and streamers, with a preference for a theatrical release. This marks another attempt to bring the franchise to live-action, following previous discussions and a failed attempt to secure TV rights a decade ago.- A Battlefield movie adaptation is on the way, possibly starring Michael B. JordanA film adaptation of the Battlefield video game franchise is in development, with Michael B. Jordan attached to produce and potentially star. Christopher McQuarrie is set to write and direct the project, which is being shopped to studios and streamers with a focus on a theatrical release. This news follows the announcement of a separate Call of Duty movie adaptation.
The Mission: Impossible guy is making a Battlefield movie, and Michael B. Jordan might star in itChristopher McQuarrie is attached to write, produce, and direct a Battlefield movie, with Michael B. Jordan potentially starring and producing. Electronic Arts is also involved as a producer for the film, which is currently being pitched to studios. This announcement follows news of a separate Call of Duty movie in development.- Singapore police arrest alleged The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender leakerSingapore police have arrested a 26-year-old man for allegedly leaking Paramount's upcoming film, "The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender." The suspect is accused of remotely accessing a server, downloading the movie, and posting parts of it online. The film, part of the "Avatar: The Last Airbender" franchise, is set to debut on Paramount+ later this year.
Warner Bros. shareholders "overwhelmingly" back Paramount's $111bn acquisitionWarner Bros. Discovery shareholders have overwhelmingly approved Paramount's $111 billion acquisition, a deal that also involves Skydance. The transaction still requires clearance from the US Department of Justice and European regulators, with an anticipated closing in the third quarter of September 2026. This approval follows a period of negotiations and a withdrawn bid from Netflix.- Business and FinanceShareholders have approved Paramount's deal for Warner Bros. Discovery, while the German game industry has seen a 3% drop in employment for the second consecutive year. Corsair Gaming is also mentioned in relation to business and finance news.
Taylor Sheridan Call of Duty movie gets confirmed 2028 release date — but it could affect production for two…Paramount has confirmed a June 30, 2028 release date for the Call of Duty movie, which will be written by Taylor Sheridan and directed by Pete Berg. This announcement raises concerns about potential production delays for two Yellowstone spinoffs, 6666 and 1944, as Sheridan has numerous projects scheduled.
Mortal Kombat, Batman, And Harry Potter Games Are One Step Closer To Being Owned By ParamountWarner Bros. Discovery shareholders have voted to approve Paramount's $111 billion deal to acquire the company, which would bring franchises like Mortal Kombat, Batman, and Harry Potter under Paramount's ownership. While the acquisition is moving forward, investors rejected compensation packages for executives like CEO David Zaslav. The deal still faces regulatory hurdles.
Coyote vs. Acme First Official Trailer Shows Fans The Film "Acme Didn't Want You To See"The first official trailer for Coyote vs. Acme, a live-action Looney Tunes film, has been released by Ketchup Entertainment, with a theatrical release planned for August 28, 2026. The film, which Warner Bros. Discovery had previously considered shelving, features actors Will Forte and John Cena alongside animated characters like Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck. The trailer playfully leans into the film's troubled production history with the tagline "The Film Acme Didn't Want You to See."
Talk to Me directors have an impossibly cool cameo in the new Street Fighter trailer despite dropping out of the filmThe directors of the horror film Talk to Me, Danny and Michael Philippou, made a cameo appearance in the new Street Fighter movie trailer. The Philippou brothers were originally set to direct the Street Fighter film but departed due to scheduling conflicts with their other project, Bring Her Back.
Call Of Duty Movie Sets Its Sights On A 2028 ReleaseParamount has announced that a Call of Duty movie is set to be released on June 30, 2028, directed by Pete Berg with a script by Taylor Sheridan. While plot and cast details are scarce, the film aims for authenticity and scale, drawing from the popular video game franchise now owned by Microsoft.
Bos Netflix Beber Hikmah Batal Beli Warner Bros Selain Dapat Rp47 TNetflix's co-CEO Ted Sarandos acknowledged disappointment in failing to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery but highlighted the experience as a test of investment discipline and a builder of M&A capabilities. The company ultimately withdrew its $83 billion bid, with Paramount eventually acquiring WBD and paying Netflix $2.8 billion for interfering in the process.