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GamesIndustry.biz to host panel at Game Republic's Investment Summit at MCM Comic Con October 2026
GamesIndustry.biz will host an Investment Panel at Game Republic's Investment Summit at MCM Comic Con, featuring discussions on game funding, development, and building sustainable studios. Separately, Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery have completed their $111 billion merger, now operating under the name Skydance, with potential for "difficult decisions" and "changes and impacts" as the new entity integrates.
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery operating under Skydance following completion of $111bn merger
Skydance has completed its $111 billion acquisition of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, forming a new entity that will operate under the Skydance name. CEO David Ellison warned of "difficult decisions" and "impacts" during the integration process, aiming for over $6 billion in synergy savings. The company also launched Paramount Game Studio by merging Skydance Interactive and Skydance New Media, and now owns numerous game development studios and intellectual properties.
Evening Reading - October 6, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers a variety of gaming news, including the Paramount merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, new Fortnite collaborations from SteelSeries and KontrolFreek, and Aion 2's global launch reaching 400,000 concurrent players. It also touches on GameStop selling refurbished PS5 Pros, Supermassive Games' involvement in a The Conjuring game, and updates for Deadlock City Never Sleeps and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort.
Bobby Kotick joins Skydance board of directors
Former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has joined the board of directors for Skydance, a new entity formed from a combination of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. The article notes Kotick's controversial tenure at Activision Blizzard, citing allegations of workplace misconduct and underperformance of key franchises like Call of Duty.
Paramount closes merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, launching new entity Skydance (SKYD)
Paramount has successfully completed its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, integrating WBD's media assets, including WB Games and its studios, under the new entity Skydance, which will trade under the SKYD symbol. The deal faced significant resistance due to concerns about market power and anti-competitive practices, though many legal challenges were settled out of court. The combined company aims to leverage the legacies of both Paramount and Warner Bros. to create new content.
Warner Bros. Games Now Belongs To Skydance, But Company Makes No Mention Of That In Big Announcement
Skydance has officially completed its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, a deal valued at $111 billion. Notably, the company's announcement of the deal closing made no mention of its significant video game properties, despite CEO David Ellison stating he is a gamer. The acquisition is expected to lead to significant layoffs and restructuring within the company.
Marvel Rivals lookalike Project Comet is another free-to-play game coming soon
A leaked trailer for Project Comet, a new free-to-play action RPG from Scopely, has surfaced, suggesting a game similar in style to Marvel Rivals. The mobile title, which may also come to PC with crossplay, features characters like Spider-Man and Doctor Strange teaming up. This follows NetEase's earlier mobile title Marvel Mystic Mayhem, which was shut down.
Sony in talks to land Battlefield movie from Christopher McQuarrie and Michael B. Jordan
Sony is reportedly in negotiations to acquire the rights for a film adaptation of Electronic Arts' Battlefield franchise. Christopher McQuarrie is attached to write and direct, with Michael B. Jordan in talks to produce and potentially star. The deal follows a bidding war between multiple studios.
After Warner Bros. and Paramount merge, the notable studios are getting a surprising new name
Warner Bros. and Paramount are merging into a new company named Skydance, as announced by Paramount CEO David Ellison. The $111 billion deal will see Paramount owning various brands including HBO Max, DC Comics, and Nickelodeon, with potential for HBO Max and Paramount Plus to combine into a single streaming service.
New York Comic Con 2026 preview: The 5 panels you can't miss
New York Comic Con 2026 will feature panels for upcoming Marvel series like VisionQuest, X-Men '97 season 3, and Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man season 2. Prime Video will showcase Blade Runner 2099 with its stars, while Peacock presents the horror prequel Crystal Lake and Showtime teases Dexter: Resurrection season 2. Avatar: Seven Havens, a sequel to The Legend of Korra, will also have a panel with sneak peeks.
Batman, Lord of the Rings, and Harry Potter Feature in First Trailer for Skydance, the Newly Named Parent Company for a Merged Warner Bros. and Paramount
Skydance has been named the parent company for a merged Warner Bros. and Paramount. Franchises such as Batman, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and Game of Thrones will fall under this new corporate structure.
Bradley Cooper to play Duke in Danny McBride's live-action G.I. Joe movie, which is no longer a Transformers…
Bradley Cooper is set to star as Duke in Danny McBride's upcoming G.I. Joe movie, which will be a standalone film and not a Transformers crossover as previously announced. The film is moving forward at Paramount, with McBride directing from a script he co-wrote. The G.I. Joe franchise originated as an action figure line in the 1960s.
The top 5 movies you need to watch in October 2026
October 2026 is set to be a packed month for movie releases, featuring a mix of horror, action, and superhero films. Highlights include the horror flick 'Other Mommy,' the action-comedy 'Matchbox: The Movie,' the survival thriller 'Whalefall,' and the DCU body horror film 'Clayface.' The list also notes the upcoming 'Street Fighter' movie, following the success of 'Resident Evil.'
DC's upcoming Dynamic Duo movie has been pushed back, but has reportedly cast its Robin and Red Hood
DC's animated film 'Dynamic Duo' has reportedly cast Mason Thames as Dick Grayson and Logan Kim as Jason Todd, with Lee Pace and Steve Buscemi as Red Hoods One and Two. The movie's release date has been moved from June 30, 2028, to September 22, 2028, due to a Warner Bros. release schedule shake-up amid its potential sale to Paramount. The film is produced by Matt Reeves' company and written by Matthew Aldrich.
Love 'em or hate 'em, if it weren't for the Sonic the Hedgehog films, the blue blur might have been canned entirely, so says series boss Takashi Iizuka
Sonic series boss Takashi Iizuka revealed that the franchise was once at risk of cancellation during its less successful periods. He credits the success of the first Sonic the Hedgehog film for revitalizing the series and ensuring its continuation. Iizuka also indicated plans for consistent annual media releases, including games and movies, with a greater emphasis on story.
New Street Fighter trailer compiles all of the video game moves featured in the upcoming live-action movie
A new trailer for the upcoming Street Fighter live-action movie showcases iconic fighting moves from the video game series, including the Shoryuken and Chun-Li's Hundred Lightning Kicks. The film, directed by Kitato Sakurai, stars Andrew Koji as Ryu and Noah Centineo as Ken, with a release date set for October 16.
Brad Pitt to return for World War Z sequel from Conclave director
Brad Pitt is set to return for a sequel to the 2013 film World War Z, with Edward Berger directing and Dennis Kelley penning the script for Paramount. The studio announced the sequel as a top priority, with the original film having grossed $540 million worldwide. David Fincher was previously attached to direct, drawing comparisons to The Last of Us.
Saber Interactive's Tim Willits on generative AI, moving development out of North America, and embracing recognisable IP
Saber Interactive's Chief Creative Officer Tim Willits discusses the company's stance on generative AI, stating they are experimenting with it but not replacing human developers. He also highlights Saber's strategy of global development across 15 studios, focusing on AA titles and recognizable intellectual property, emphasizing disciplined budgeting and flexible team structures.
After 28 seasons and 338 episodes, South Park has officially changed its name
South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone announced a satirical rebranding of the show to 'South America' ahead of its 29th season. This move mocks recent political and corporate naming changes, while also criticizing their parent company Paramount and the ongoing Skydance merger, which they claim has negatively impacted the show's production.
The 5 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, Disney Plus, Apple TV, and more (September 4-6)
This week's streaming highlights include new releases on Netflix, Disney Plus, Apple TV, and more from September 4-6. Featured titles include the Star Wars film The Mandalorian and Grogu, the latest installment of the Scary Movie franchise, the crime drama comedy The Gentlemen season 2, the Apple TV comedy Mayday, and Glen Powell's sports comedy Chad Powers season 2.
