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Days before movies like Terminator 2 are pulled from PlayStation libraries, StudioCanal launches new catalog label to…
StudioCanal has launched a new catalog label, StudioCanal Classics, featuring theatrical and home entertainment re-releases of over 18,000 titles, including "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" and "Pan's Labyrinth." This comes as Sony Interactive Entertainment prepares to remove over 500 StudioCanal films from PlayStation libraries due to expiring licensing agreements, highlighting concerns about digital ownership.
Sony kills game ownership and says it's all your fault
Sony is phasing out physical game discs for new PlayStation titles by 2028, effectively ending the concept of game ownership as players will no longer be able to buy, sell, or preserve physical copies. This move, driven by business decisions and a lack of competition, raises concerns about game preservation, consumer rights, and the loss of tangible connection to games and their creators.
PlayStation once again pulls purchased StudioCanal content from user libraries because of "licensing arrangements"
PlayStation is removing previously purchased StudioCanal movies from user libraries starting September 1, 2026, due to evolving content licensing arrangements. This follows similar removals of StudioCanal content in 2022 and Discovery TV shows in 2023. Sony has not announced any compensation or refunds for affected users, who are being directed to a list of affected titles on PlayStation's website.
Sony Is Removing 550+ Movies & TV Shows From Your PlayStation Video Library
Sony is removing over 550 StudioCanal movies and TV shows from its PlayStation video library due to expired licenses. This action affects content that users had previously purchased, raising concerns about digital ownership and access rights.
PlayStation is pulling "previously purchased" digital movies from users' libraries
Sony is removing hundreds of previously purchased digital movies from users' PlayStation libraries starting September 1, 2026, due to content licensing arrangements. This includes Studio Canal titles like 'Terminator 2' and 'Total Recall', which will no longer be accessible. The move highlights the risks associated with digital purchases, as terms and conditions often allow for content removal.
Zack Snyder is set to direct a "reimagining" of the '80s sci-fi action classic that inspired Metal Gear
Director Zack Snyder is set to write and direct a remake of John Carpenter's 1981 sci-fi action film Escape from New York. The original film, starring Kurt Russell as Snake Plissken, inspired the Metal Gear video game series. This remake was previously in development with other directors attached before Snyder took over.
The Metal Gear Solid movie has competition, as an Escape from New York remake has been officially announced
StudioCanal has officially announced that a remake of the 1981 film Escape from New York is in development. The announcement was made during a presentation at CinemaCon, though details regarding the director and writer have not yet been revealed. This news comes as the Metal Gear Solid film adaptation also faces competition.