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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.
Mayday directors say the Top Gun-homaging action-comedy got Tom Cruise's permission to use footage from the…
The directors of the Apple TV+ action-comedy Mayday, Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, confirmed that Tom Cruise granted permission to use footage from the original Top Gun. The film, which shares a production company, Skydance, with Top Gun: Maverick, features aerial sequences and a plot involving a US Air Force pilot stranded in Russia.
Hollywood still has time to avoid the gaming industry's disastrous consolidation endgame
The article draws parallels between Hollywood's historical consolidation and the current state of the gaming industry, highlighting the risks of fewer companies controlling more assets. It discusses the potential negative impacts of mergers, such as layoffs and reduced creative diversity, using examples like Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard and the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery deal. California's lawsuit to block the latter merger is presented as a potential regulatory intervention.
"Mission Impossible is high on my list" – how Paramount plans to use co-dev to exploit its archive, while building its own all-new IP
Paramount has merged its video game divisions into the new Paramount Games Studio, led by EVP Dan Prigg. The studio aims to leverage Paramount's extensive IP archive through co-development and internal projects, targeting PC, console, Roblox, and mobile platforms. While exploiting existing franchises like Mission Impossible and Star Trek is a focus, the studio is also developing original IP, aiming for games to potentially inspire future linear entertainment.
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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.
Platinum is making a triple-A Ninja Turtles game because they're "huge fans" of the IP
PlatinumGames is developing a new triple-A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game titled The Last Ronin, published by the newly re-announced Paramount Games Studio. Studio head Dan Prigg stated that PlatinumGames were "huge fans" of the IP, which was a key factor in the collaboration. This announcement comes as Paramount Games Studio, which now incorporates Skydance's gaming teams, also continues development on previously confirmed titles like Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra.
Announced, Delayed, Disappeared: The Games Still In Limbo
Numerous video games remain in limbo, with long development cycles and minimal updates causing concern among players. Titles like Beyond Good & Evil 2, The Wolf Among Us 2, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake have faced significant delays and development challenges. While some studios offer reassurances, the prolonged uncertainty surrounding these projects leaves their eventual release in doubt.
The Call of Duty movie gets a release date, but can it continue the trend of popular video game adaptations?
A Call of Duty movie, written by Taylor Sheridan and directed by Pete Berg, is scheduled for release on June 30, 2028. Activision producer Rob Kostich expressed a commitment to authenticity and epic scope for the film. This adaptation joins a growing trend of successful video game movies and TV shows, including The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Fallout, and The Last of Us.
Teamsters urge DOJ to block Paramount's Warner Bros. merger
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is urging the US Department of Justice to block the proposed merger between Paramount Global, Skydance Media, and Warner Bros. Discovery. The union cites concerns that the consolidation will lead to job losses and harm domestic production and labor standards. They are requesting enforceable commitments from Paramount and Skydance to protect workers and production before the deal can proceed.
13 Must-Watch Post-Apocalyptic Adventures for TV and Film Fans
This article highlights 13 must-watch post-apocalyptic films and TV series for fans of the genre. It explores themes of survival, morality, and societal collapse, featuring titles like World War Z, Mad Max: Fury Road, and Children of Men.
Starfleet Academy is the best first season of as Star Trek show ever
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy's first season is lauded as the best debut season in the franchise's history, overcoming initial skepticism with strong episode quality and character development. Despite some weaker installments, the show successfully balanced adventure, diplomacy, and personal stories, setting a positive precedent for the franchise amidst ongoing corporate changes at Paramount.
Starfleet Academy is the best first season of a Star Trek show ever
The first season of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy on Paramount+ is analyzed as potentially the best debut season in the franchise's history, overcoming initial skepticism. Despite some weaker episodes, the season successfully developed characters and explored core Star Trek themes, setting a positive precedent for the franchise's future amidst ongoing corporate changes.