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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.
Rumor: Xbox is considering TV adaptations of World of Warcraft, Elder Scrolls, and more
Xbox is reportedly in talks with Netflix, Paramount, and Universal to develop TV adaptations for several Microsoft-owned video game franchises, including Elder Scrolls, World of Warcraft, and Diablo. A new Halo adaptation is also being discussed, following the success of the recent Fallout series.
Xbox is reportedly pitching movie and TV adaptations for "more than a dozen games" – including Elder…
Xbox is reportedly pitching movie and TV adaptation rights for over a dozen of its games, including Halo, The Elder Scrolls, World of Warcraft, and Diablo, to major streamers like Netflix, Paramount, and Universal. Microsoft is seeking around $300 million for potential deals, aiming to capitalize on the current trend of successful video game adaptations in Hollywood.
Street Fighter's Chun-Li actor ate 12 eggs a day, grew her thighs "6.5cm each," and studied every game in…
Callina Liang, the actor portraying Chun-Li in the upcoming Street Fighter movie, detailed her intense preparation, which included studying every game in the series and adopting a rigorous diet and training regimen. Liang consumed 12 eggs daily and underwent extensive Taekwondo, Muay Thai, and Wushu training, resulting in a significant increase in her thigh size to embody the iconic character.
Executives from EA and Tencent to speak alongside Netflix, Sony, and Disney at FT Business of Entertainment summit
The Financial Times Business of Entertainment Summit in Los Angeles will feature executives from Electronic Arts and Tencent Games alongside leaders from Netflix, Sony Pictures, Disney, and TKO Group. The event in September will focus on the forces reshaping the entertainment industry, including media dealmaking, franchise ecosystems, AI, and content monetization.
Game Of Thrones: War For Westeros Will Let The White Walkers Win
Playside revealed gameplay for Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, a real-time strategy game where players can command legendary Houses or the Night King's forces. The game allows players to rewrite the events of the franchise, including potentially letting the White Walkers win. It will feature a single-player campaign and multiplayer modes, and is seen as part of a resurgence for the RTS genre.
Star Trek Returns To Theaters With New Faces — And Paramount Has No Backup Plan
Paramount is placing a significant gamble on the future of the Star Trek franchise with a new film featuring entirely new characters, a departure from previous installments that were tied to television series. This movie, penned by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, is seen as the sole current strategy for the franchise's momentum, with no other TV series confirmed after the conclusion of current shows. The success of this film is crucial, as failure could lead to a prolonged absence of Star Trek content.
Den tecknade Golden Axe-serien har fått en trailer
Paramount has released a trailer for a new animated series based on Sega's classic game Golden Axe. The series will follow original characters Ax Battler, Tyris Flare, and Gilius Thunderhead as they fight against the villain Death Adder. The animated Golden Axe series is set to premiere on September 16.
The 5 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, and more (August 21-23)
This week's streaming highlights include the horror film Passenger on Paramount Plus, A24's Mother Mary on HBO Max, and the Southern Gothic thriller Is God Is on Prime Video. Netflix adds the dark comedy series The Audacity, while Disney Plus features a documentary on its theme park creators with insights from James Cameron and Kevin Feige.
Spider-Man: Beyond the Verse trailer leaks online in the latest breach for Marvel
A trailer and four minutes of footage for the upcoming animated film Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse have leaked online, marking another security breach for Sony. The leaked content reportedly picks up after the events of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, showing Miles Morales in Earth-42 and featuring other characters like Spider-Gwen and Spider-Punk. The film is scheduled for release on June 18, 2027.
Business and Finance
The UK antitrust authority has cleared Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, while a consumer lawsuit challenging the merger was dismissed. Unity reported its second quarter 2026 financial results.
Business and Finance
Electronic Arts has completed its $55 billion acquisition and announced senior leadership changes. Separately, David Ellison stated that Paramount is open to settling an antitrust lawsuit, and Atari's core business is also mentioned.
2026’s Box Office Top 10 So Far: Toy Story 5 Out Front, Spider-Man Closing Fast
Toy Story 5 leads the 2026 box office with $1.06 billion, followed closely by Spider-Man: Brand New Day at $932 million. The list highlights strong international performance for films like Pegasus 3 and significant earnings from sequels and biopics such as The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Michael.
Business and Finance
Amazon will issue refunds to shoppers as part of a tariff settlement, while CORSAIR has announced a deepening of its strategic relationships. The article also mentions evidence submitted by Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to Lisa Nandy regarding a merger.
Business and Finance
Ubisoft reported a 9.2% decrease in net bookings for its first quarter, attributing the decline to a high comparison base from the previous year. Additionally, Paramount has agreed to postpone the closure of its transaction with Warner Bros. until next year.
Paramount agrees to delay Warner Bros. merger into 2027
Paramount has agreed to delay its merger with Warner Bros. until 2027. This extended pause will allow time to address legal challenges from states and the WGA that aim to block the deal.
Reacher Star Alan Ritchson Loves Call Of Duty, Would Be Up For Being In The Movie
Actor Alan Ritchson, known for his role in Reacher, expressed his love for the Call of Duty video game series and his interest in participating in an upcoming Call of Duty movie, provided the story is compelling. He specifically suggested the inclusion of the popular Zombies mode. The film is set in the Modern Warfare universe, directed by Peter Berg and written by Taylor Sheridan, with Paramount producing.
Business and Finance
A judge has extended an emergency order that pauses the potential merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Separately, Xbox console sales have doubled year-over-year, though overall US hardware sales have seen a significant decline.