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Ubisoft consolidates four studios into Christoph Hartmann-led Massive Entertainment
Ubisoft has renamed its second major studio group “Massive Entertainment,” consolidating creative teams from Montreal, Paris, Sweden and Toronto under unified leadership. The move represents a significant structural shift within the company, which is undergoing major restructuring and aiming to achieve €200 million in additional cost reductions. Led by Christoph Hartmann, formerly head of Amazon…
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David Fincher Ending Netflix Deal After Six Years and Three Movies, Including ‘Cliff Booth’
David Fincher is not renewing his exclusive deal with Netflix after six years, during which he directed three films including the upcoming “The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth.” The acclaimed filmmaker, known for “Fight Club” and “The Social Network,” is the latest in a string of major talents departing the streaming platform, following directors such…
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KimStim Acquires North American Rights to León & Cociña’s ‘Donkey Princess’ (EXCLUSIVE)
KimStim has acquired the North American rights to *Donkey Princess*, the latest feature by Chilean directors Cristóbal León and Joaquín Cociña. The deal brings the distributor back together with the filmmakers after its North American release of *The Wolf House*, and KimStim plans a theatrical rollout in 2027, followed by digital and home-video releases. The…
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Punish Man City this season, say other club chiefs
Senior football figures have told BBC Sport that Manchester City’s punishment for breaching Premier League financial rules should be decided before the end of this season. They say a swift, properly conducted decision would reduce uncertainty, particularly if City were to win the league while the case remained unresolved. The Premier League said an independent…
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Texas man arrested after crashing into locked pharmacy loo entrance
A 60-year-old man drove through the entrance of a Kroger in Rosenberg, Texas, and into its pharmacy section at about 4.30am on Sunday. Police said he was in a hurry to use the toilet and became angry when he found the doors locked; he was arrested and charged with criminal mischief. The crash caused extensive…
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Modern Warfare 4’s New ‘Counter-Strike’ Mode Officially Announced
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will add Collateral, a Search and Destroy-style mode with a money-based equipment system inspired by Counter-Strike. It could make each round more tactical, as players must weigh the risks of spending on gear against saving money for later. Players start with pistols and earn cash by eliminating opponents and…
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Scone pub employing 26 staff faces closure amid rising costs
Brown and Blacks, a pub in Scone near John Swinney’s home, is due to close after its operator, Katie Long, gave notice to the brewery that owns it. Long said a sharp rise in business rates and higher energy costs had made the business unsustainable, raising concerns about mounting pressure on Scottish hospitality venues and…
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‘Ted Lasso’s Real Season 4 Villain Has Officially Been Revealed
Season 4’s penultimate episode reveals that Zelda Southport, AFC Richmond’s wealthy new special adviser, is secretly trying to gain control of the club. The discovery makes her a more immediate threat than the suspected Rupert Mannion and sets up further conflict for the finale. Zelda has been buying shares and uses her friend Hugo Riddles…
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Ynon Kreiz in advanced talks to take senior role at Paramount
Former Mattel chief executive Ynon Kreiz is in advanced discussions to join Paramount in a senior executive role, according to sources briefed on the talks. Kreiz departed Mattel after eight years, with former Condé Nast chief Roger Lynch assuming the position. The move comes as Paramount prepares to finalise its $110 billion acquisition of Warner…
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Federal Reserve watchdog finds no criminal violations for building renovation cost overruns
The Federal Reserve’s internal watchdog has concluded that the agency mismanaged a $2.4bn building renovation project, finding widespread management failures but no criminal violations. This conclusion provides vindication for former Fed chair Jerome Powell, whose conduct had been scrutinised by the Trump administration’s Department of Justice as part of broader attempts to pressure the Federal…