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14 Black-owned media companies that are taking over entertainment one film (or TV series) at a time
Black-owned media companies are driving film and TV hits. See which studios are behind major projects in Hollywood and streaming.
2 shot inside Pittsburgh business
Two people are in critical condition after they were shot inside a business in Homewood on Tuesday, Pittsburgh Public Safety said.
The Gap Between State and Territorial AI Policies and Public Health Practice
Learn how public health agencies are utilizing state policy to craft frameworks for responsible AI use.
Florida’s emergency management director joins Jay Collins’ campaign for governor
Kevin Guthrie has overseen the state’s response to devastating hurricanes — and its detention of immigrants.
Chris Hansen questions 'motive' behind Robert Pattinson film about him
Chris Hansen has some questions about "Hollywood's motive" behind a new film about him.
A therapy that “rewrites” childhood memories can ease fear of failure
Childhood criticism can leave people carrying a fear of failure long into adulthood, but new research suggests those emotional patterns may be surprisingly flexible. Young adults who revisited painful memories through imagery-based therapy showed lasting reductions in fear, guilt, sadness, and stress.
Dolly Parton provides health update after skipping Dollywood ride opening
The 80-year-old star sent a video to Dollywood fans after her doctor told her not to travel for the ride opening.
Dolly Parton provides health update after skipping Dollywood ride opening
The 80-year-old star sent a video to Dollywood fans after her doctor told her not to travel for the ride opening.
Dolly Parton provides health update after skipping Dollywood ride opening
The 80-year-old star sent a video to Dollywood fans after her doctor told her not to travel for the ride opening.
El-Sayed aide likens GOP opponent's campaign to 'KKK cross burning' over video with Ford pickup
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers' Ford truck video at the Woodward Dream Cruise drew a KKK comparison from an Abdul El-Sayed staffer.
On the road: Keisha Lance Bottoms' 'Southeast Georgia Health Care Tour'
Former Atlanta mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms campaigned across Coastal Georgia, visiting towns such as Woodbine, Brunswick, and Richmond Hill before concluding her trip at the Georgia Democratic Convention in Savannah.
Did Politics Almost Kill the OG Kennedy Love Story?
15 years ago, History Channel’s ‘The Kennedys’ earned 10 Emmy nominations, although it barely made it to air.
What happened to Dolly Parton? Singer shares update after missing Dollywood event
Dolly Parton appeared in a prerecorded video at the opening of Dollywood's NightFlight Expedition, explaining that her doctor urged her to stay home.
Talking back to school health with Trinity Health
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — As families prepare for a new school year, parents are thinking about much more than school supplies and schedules. Questions about sleep, screen time, mental health, n…
Neighboring business makes top bid for vacant Reserve Center in Grand Rapids
A Grand Rapids industrial equipment dealer placed the highest bid in the auction for an old Navy and Marine Corps Reserve Center next door.
Hollywood strikes first AI copyright truce with ByteDance
The Motion Picture Assn. has struck its first agreement with an artificial intelligence company, saying Monday that ByteDance has strengthened copyright guardrails into its AI video and image tools that
Hayden Panettiere Was Early Home Entertainment Video Star
Actress Hayden Panettiere, who died unexpectately Aug. 16 at the age of 36 in Greenville, S.C., leaves behind a film and TV career that got its start in the nascent home entertainment video industry in the early 2000s. Panettiere’s Hollywood star rose following memorable runs on NBC’s “Heroes” (2006 – 2010), and ABC/CMT’s music drama … Continue reading "Hayden Panettiere Was Early Home Entertainment Video Star"
Video Entertainment reporter Aunyea Lachelle on Hayden Panettiere’s sudden death
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with entertainment reporter Aunyea Lachelle about the public response to Hayden Panettiere’s sudden death and the challenges that child stars can face in Hollywood.
New petrified wood exhibit intersects art, history, science at Whatcom Museum
Painted Forest will be on display in Old City Hall until April 2027
High School Football Media Days: Harrison
Sports 18’s Riley Woodall talks with the Raiders in preparation for the 2026 season.
Bob on Business: Retail sets up shop in North Main project between Stockyards, Panther Island
Also, Alliance acquisition; heavy lifting; Arlington’s BIRD;Hillwood looks north; and water, water not everywhere.
Michigan Predicted To Be Country's 'Biggest Underachiever' In 2026
The college football season is not expected to be kind to the Michigan Wolverines in 2026. Michigan is expected to open the 2026 college football season ranked inside the top 15. The Wolverines return quarterback Bryce Underwood and other talent on offense and defense. However, the Wolverines will ...
Dolly Parton Skips Dollywood Ride Opening Amid Ongoing Health Problems
Dollywood opened NightFlight Expedition on Friday, but Dolly Parton was unable to attend due to ongoing health issues.
Dolly Parton Misses Dollywood Ride Opening Amid "Health Issues"
As Dollywood opens its latest attraction, NightFlight Expedition, Dolly Parton is contending with ongoing health issues.
Yankees Birthday of the Day: Gene Woodling
The left fielder was one of just 12 players to play for the Yankees during the entire 1949-1953 five-peat.
LeBron James reunites with 2016 Cavaliers teammates for surprising new project
LeBron James is taking his talents from the hardwood to the golf course, launching a new YouTube venture with an unforgettable 2016 Cavaliers reunion in Scotland.
Hollywood duo underline Premier League ambition for Wrexham
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, the Hollywood owners of English second-tier side Wrexham, have restated their ambition for the club to win the Championship title and so complete a remarkable journey from National League to the Premier League.Deadpool star Reynolds said he felt "obscene pride" at Wrexham's league finish and co-owner McElhenney has underlined their determination to reach the top flight after playing in the fifth tier of English football as recently as 2023.
Crestwood students excel at PA Junior Academy of Science
The Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science held its annual state meeting May 17-19 at Penn State Main Campus, State College. The Crestwood Secondary Campus was well represented and its participating STEM students were quite successful, with…
Dritwood Outdoors: Wildlife science demands effective communication
Wildlife management has come a long way from the days of Aldo Leopold traversing the New Mexico mountains on horseback and the Wisconsin River Valley by canoe. Back then, most decisions were based primarily on observation and experience. Today, highly trained wildlife biologists use sophisticated research, technology and mountains of data to understand everything from population dynamics and habitat needs to disease transmission and predator-prey relationships.
Dolly Parton’s ongoing health battle forces country legend to miss major Dollywood event
Dolly Parton appeared virtually at Dollywood's new roller coaster opening after her Nashville doctor grounded her travel over dizziness and dehydration.
Lahn talks agriculture, water quality at Edgewood forum
EDGEWOOD, Iowa — On Wednesday, Republican gubernatorial nominee Zach Lahn made his campaign pitch to voters in Edgewood, where he addressed topics such as Iowa’s water quality and cancer crises,
Alaska Science Forum time capsule: In search of a few good wood frogs
Just how cold can an Alaska wood frog get? A UAF associate professor of zoophysiology was keen to find out.
Hollywood Scrambles to Address California’s Business Tax Credit Law
A new bill, signed into law on June 29, could persuade film and TV projects to take their business elsewhere. Legislators with ties to entertainment are scrambling for a solution.
Netflix plans to close two gaming studios, including one in Hollywood
Netflix said has closed Hollywood-based Night School and plans to close Helsinki-based Moonloot.
Dolly Parton Misses Dollywood Ride Opening, Citing Dehydration
Dolly Parton appeared on video to open a new Dollywood ride, and addressed fans about her health issues, including being dizzy and dehydrated.
‘Call Her Daddy’ host Alex Cooper’s Unwell beverage business is shutting down
On Wednesday, Unwell raised money from Hollywood super agent Patrick Whitesell that valued the entire business at $500 million. It will go somewhere else.
Big Easy Blends shifts focus back to manufacturing own products, but this time for kids
A manufacturer in Elmwood is shifting part of its business strategy to creating and developing its own product line of juices and smoothies for kids.
Birmingham businesses happy to see more police patrols following weekend brawl
Birmingham police are increasing patrols and fire inspections downtown ahead of the Woodward Dream Cruise following a weekend brawl.
Business and blessings: Vermont Super Senior’s sweet success
When you enter Sweet Caroline’s Restaurant in West Rutland, you’ll be treated to good food and a prayer from owner Don Woods.
Community Invited to Participate in the Forest Health and Wildfire Risk Survey
Nevada County community members are invited to attend the “Hard Choices in the Woods: Forests, Fire and Herbicide” informational Town Hall on forest health and vegetation management tools
Business owners and residents fed up with frequent power outages in Cleveland's Collinwood neighborhood
Collinwood business owners and residents said they are frustrated with recurring power outages. They said their neighborhood, on Cleveland's East Side, has experienced frequent outages this summer, even with clear skies and no rain.
Oregon DEQ offers help removing Centennial Mills fire debris for residents, businesses
After the Centennial Mills fire left unstable walls, Oregon DEQ is helping clean ash and debris at nearby homes, businesses, roads, parks and playgrounds. Crews will replace wood chips and test for lead.
Octavia Spencer Talks Giving 'Visibility' to Missing Indigenous Women
The narrator and executive producer of the ID series talks about the "duty" she feels to amplify the stories of missing and murdered native women and the current efforts toward seeking justice.
Jennifer Garner cofounded a $732 million business at 45, and says her age came with perks: ‘I’m blissfully not motivated by needing to be in charge’
Millionaire actress Jennifer Garner became a cofounder after two decades in Hollywood success, and says she had one big advantage over younger founders.
Entertainment News: August 13, 2026
Get caught up on the latest in Hollywood, technology, and more with FOX 17 Morning Mix's Entertainment News.
How Broadcasting Helped Orel Hershiser Become a Bulldog in Business
The move into broadcasting has opened doors in business for Dodger great Orel Hershiser, who receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Aug. 13.
The Kent County Health Department wants more teens to take its health survey
The Kent County Health Department is trying to get more teenagers to take its health survey.
Entertainment this Week: Fleetwood Macrame, Terrapin Roadshow and more
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Rockwood Summit science teacher Sarah Moonier earns Regional Teacher of the Year honor
Rockwood Summit High School science teacher Sarah Moonier has been named as one of 10 educators in the St. Louis region selected for Missouri Regional Teacher of the Year.
Beyoncé and the 'Parkwood Influence' on Chloe, Halle Bailey
Beyoncé has helped shape the careers of her Parkwood-signed artists Chloe and Halle Bailey. An ethnomusicologist breaks down her unique approach.
Beyoncé and the 'Parkwood Influence' on Chloe, Halle Bailey
Beyoncé has helped shape the careers of her Parkwood-signed artists Chloe and Halle Bailey. An ethnomusicologist breaks down her unique approach.
In Paramount merger, law and politics collide
David Ellison is threatening to pull Paramount out of Hollywood if the state continues its lawsuit against his merger. Is that a real threat?
Dr. Mark Wooden celebrated science, GCU celebrated him at retirement event
Photos by Ralph Freso / Slideshow When Dr. Randy Gibb landed on the Grand Canyon University campus in 2014 as the new dean of the […]
Hendersonville hospital celebrates opening of Adolescent Behavioral Health Center
WLOS News 13 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Asheville, NC and nearby towns and communities in Western North Carolina and the Upstate of South Carolina, including the counties of Buncombe, Henderson, Rutherford, Haywood, Polk, Transylvania, McDowell, Mitchell, Madison, Yancey, Jackson, Swain, Macon, Graham, Spartanburg, Greenville, Anderson, Union, Pickens, Oconee, Laurens, Greenwood, Abbeville and also Biltmore Forest, Woodfin, Leicester, Black Mountain, Montreat, Arden, Weaverville, Hendersonville, Etowah, Flat Rock, Mills River, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Canton, Clyde, Franklin, Cullowhee, Sylva, Cherokee, Marion, Old Fort, Forest City, Lake Lure, Bat Cave, Spindale, Spruce Pine, Bakersville, Burnsville, Tryon, Columbus, Marshall, Mars Hill, Brevard, Bryson City, Cashiers, Greer, Landrum, Clemson, Gaffney, and Easley.
Damien Woody will exit ESPN, after 15 years
The purge of former NFL players continues at ESPN.
Tiger Woods Announces Personal News After Recent Business Development
Tiger Woods shared his personal outlook Tuesday regarding Trout National. The course opened April 15. It is his years-long collaboration with Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout.Woods was out of the country during the opening. He was undergoing rehab in Zurich.“From vision to reality,” he said. “It has been incredibly rewarding to work alongside @miketrout , John […] The post Tiger Woods Announces Personal News After Recent Business Development appeared first on HEAVY.
Neighbors complain about noise from Universal’s ‘Fast & Furious’ ride
Universal Studios Hollywood plans new sound barriers around its “Fast & Furious” coaster after neighbors complained about screaming during ride testing.
Damien Woody latest on-air talent cut in ESPN’s summer shake-up
Woody joined ESPN as an NFL analyst in 2011 and will remain on-air through the end of the month.
Brands Are Devouring Hollywood. Are Studios Ready?
Studios may be strapped, but big brands are rolling in dough. How companies from Gap to General Mills are luring A-list talent and keeping an ailing industry afloat.
Tennessee to execute Anthony Hines as attorneys raise concerns over health, execution team
Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.
Australia announce playing XI for first Test vs Bangladesh; Hazlewood returns, Weatherald set for debut
Australia's Test squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh has been confirmed by captain Pat Cummins. With Jake Weatherald set to debut as an opening batsman, seasoned bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc rejoin the pace lineup. Nathan Lyon is also back, prepared to lead the spin department. The opening match kicks off on August 13 in Darwin.
The Hollywood Merger Won’t Kill Entertainment Jobs. Blocking It Might
Something besides industry consolidation is clearly to blame for Hollywood’s current contraction.
Excel Entertainment and Universal Music’s sub-label Excel Music is here
In January, the Universal Music Group announced that it had acquired a 30% stake in Excel Entertainment, the Indian production house behind such hit Bollywood movies and soundtracks as Dil […]
GUARDIANS NEWS: NOBODY HAS EVER BEEN LESS CLUTCH
No group of humans has ever been less clutch than the 2026 Guardians. Matt Underwood and Chris Gimenez are the dumbest humans to ever share a big league broadcast booth, but even they noticed that Guardian hitters refuse to take any pitches when there is a runner in scoring position. These hitters have a coach. […]
Hollywood goes quiet as stars rethink speaking out on politics
As the midterm elections are heating up, more and more Hollywood stars say they’re putting a freeze on speaking out about politics, perhaps feeling burned by the 2024 White House race. …
‘Glow Life’ brings Smokies science to fifth-grade classrooms
Fifth graders across East Tennessee and Western North Carolina will have a chance to explore one of the Great Smoky Mountains’ most fascinating natural wonders — and their creativity could earn them a trip to Dollywood. Smokies Life and its partners are launching “Glow Life” for the 2026-27 school year, a science-based educational project centered […]
Bryce Underwood’s Ohio State Comment Will Get Michigan Fans Talking
Bryce Underwood called Ohio State “just another game,” but Michigan’s quarterback once described the rivalry as the biggest in sports.
How one of Southern California's biggest entertainment hubs has become a battleground over big-money billboards
How one of Southern California's biggest entertainment hubs has become a battleground over big-money billboards
Ari Emanuel's Mari Acquires Theater Owner ATG Entertainment For $6B
The deal size has been estimated at $6 billion, as the live events company establishes a bigger foothold in the theater industry.
Hollywood Bowl Show Canceled Due to ’80s Rock Legend’s Serious Health Issue
The drummer was forced to sit out a tour last year for the same reason.
News | Why Nicole Mihalka sees LA's entertainment industry overcoming challenges
The CBRE executive has spent decades navigating Hollywood
A new golf and social entertainment venue could be coming to Homewood
Homewood's Planning Commission approved The Woods Golf and Social, a putting course and entertainment venue.
Chicago Cubs Recently Cut Pitcher Lands New Deal with Rays
The Chicago Cubs are currently off on Monday, but they can’t escape being in the always revolving rounds of roster transactions across MLB. About a week ago, the Cubs designated pitcher Jake Woodford for assignment. Instead of opting to accept a minors assignmnet, Woodford decided to elect free agency. He didn’t last long on the […] The post Chicago Cubs Recently Cut Pitcher Lands New Deal with Rays appeared first on HEAVY.
ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Was Behind Show Cancellation
Billy Gibbons and Elwood Francis will continue The Big One tour with a fill-in for drummer Frank Beard.
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Lone Arranger
Read the release on Sen. Ernst's website HERE. Throughout this Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties. RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Lone Arranger of Adams County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa's 99 counties. "Lone Arranger has been in full bloom in Adams County for more than 28 years,” said Chair Ernst. "One bouquet at a time, Jessica has created beautiful arrangements for countless occasions – from displays for Governors Chet Culver and Terry Branstad to serving as a longtime vendor at the Adams County Fair. Lone Arranger is beloved for its high-quality products and attentive customer service, all stemming from hard work that has not gone unnoticed." Lone Arranger got its start as the “Flower and Garden Center” founded by Dale and Caroline Jackson out of their home. Over the years, the business passed into the hands of Larry and Sherry Archer, followed by Ros and Darlene Peterson. In 1999, Jessica Wilson purchased the shop after completing two internships there and earning a degree in floriculture from Kirkwood Community College. Today, under Jessica’s leadership, Lone Arranger has continued to grow its presence both locally and beyond. The shop contributed to the award-winning Rain Bird float featured in the 2010 Tournament of Roses Parade and has provided decorations for community organizations and events, including the Adams County Chamber of Commerce. The florist is cherished by Iowans for its versatility to cater to all events, including proms, weddings, and baby showers. Jessica’s “Operation Dream Closet” helps high schoolers in need access free prom attire through donations and has made an exceptional difference in the local community. Stay tuned as Chair Ernst continues to recognize outstanding Iowa small businesses with her Small Business of the Week award. ###
Where undergrads grow into scientists
Deep in the woods of in Petersham, Mass., ecologists are cultivating a renewable resource — future generations of scientists. For three decades, the Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology has prepared undergraduates from around the globe for careers in the sciences.
Spotify's New Ad-Skipping Feature Is Not Scaring Off Podcast Advertisers Yet
The platform is testing out a feature that allows paid users to skip ads on podcasts, but experts say this will likely not have any immediate impact.
Health officials look for swine flu after pig dies at fair
Health officials are telling anyone who had contact with the pigs at the Kent County Youth Fair last week to watch out for symptoms of swine flu.
Saber's newest game trailer takes a shot at Gearbox's CEO, if you look closely
The first hint that something might be up with the recent debut trailer for Saber Interactive’s Rideshare Stimulator is an unusual choice of words—aside from that second one in the game’s title. “Don’t take your passengers too seriously,” the trailer’s narrator says, as he describes this upcoming game. It a car game about the gig work of driving eccentric people to their destinations, a riff on Crazy Taxi. And then, he says: “When I think I’ve met the randiest of passengers, someone even stranger gets in.” “Randiest”? That suggests “randy,” which usually means having strong sexual desire. Yet none of the oddball backseat occupants featured in the trailer seem particularly lustful. One is an old man who considers his grandson a failure, another shares the theory that birds might control traffic lights, another says he’s banned from an aquarium. A little later, there’s a license plate, shown 63 seconds into the trailer, on the front of an SUV: USB DRV It’s a Texas plate. The symbol between those letters is a cog wheel. If you know, you know. That’s a reference to Texas-based Borderlands game development studio Gearbox Software (their logo features a cog wheel). More specifically, it’s a reference to Gearbox’s CEO Randy Pitchford, who in 2018 found himself explaining the nature of video he’d saved on a USB drive that was found at a Medieval Times restaurant before being returned to the studio: “It was ‘barely legal’ porn. This girl’s handle was ‘Only 18.’” The “girl” in the video had committed a solo sex act that Pitchford, an avid practitioner of magic, found remarkable. “I realized, this is not a sex worker…This is a fucking magician.” Back then, the USB drive was central to competing lawsuits against Gearbox by the studio’s former lawyer and by Gearbox against him. A settlement in late 2019 “exonerated” Pitchford, per the Hollywood Reporter. The USB story has resurfaced at times, now in a trailer from a company that not long ago was corporate brethren with Gearbox. Saber vs. Gearbox The head of Saber told Game File that the reference is payback. “The dig is because Randy took shots at Embracer in Borderlands 4,” Saber CEO Matt Karch told me when I asked him about the license plate. “Without Embracer, Randy is performing magic tricks at birthday parties for a living.” Having interviewed Karch during a cross-country flight in late 2024, I can confirm that Karch was unimpressed with Pitchford during their time both working in the Embracer group. I’d approached him not out of surprise that there was animosity but that it was manifesting publicly now. Gearbox was founded in 1999, worked on a port of Halo early on, and developed hit series such as the loot-based sci-fi shooter Borderlands before it was purchased by The Embracer Group in early 2021 for $363 million (with a possible earn-out of over $1 billion, if certain targets were hit by 2027). Saber was founded in 2001, worked on a remaster of Halo early on, had a big hit with zombie shooter World War Z and was purchased by Embracer in early 2020 for $150 million, with a potential earn-out of up to $375 million. For a few years, the Embracer group was a voracious acquirer of game studios. Then, as investment dried up, it choked. In March 2024, Embracer sold Saber to an investment company controlled by Saber CEO Matt Karch, and it sold Gearbox in an all-stock deal to long-time Borderlands publisher Take Two Interactive. Other studios were shut down. Hundreds of developers were laid off. Gearbox didn’t say much about their Embracer experience, nothing too direct, at least. In the summer 2024, Pitchford told reporter and occasional Game File contributor Nicole Carpenter that Borderlands 4’s story was in some way thematically connected to Gearbox’s experience at Embracer: “There’s this cultural and emotional shift in me, personally, and at the studio. What does it mean to trade some autonomy for organization?” When Borderlands 4 came out, there was something stranger: the matter of “Embracer’s Bluff,” a location in the game featuring an AI-powered toilet and a large trash dump, according to a detailed Kotaku account of the place. Gearbox never commented on it; Take Two never got back to me about it when I asked them last year. By contrast, since Saber exited Embracer, Karch has been one of Embracer’s biggest defenders, casting their management as well-meaning and supportive despite the layoffs and studio closures that resulted from their excessive expansion. Like others, Saber’s Karch saw Embracer’s as a shot. With Rideshare Stimulator’s trailer, he’s returned fire. “It’s amazing to me how fast people forget those who went above and beyond for them,” Karch told Game File. A rep for Gearbox did not comment by press time. Game File is a reader-supported publication. Your backing makes my reporting—including any coverage of trailer-based beefs—possible. Good news! I’m currently running Game File’s first big sale of 2026. You can get a one-year subscription for 23% off. Click here to take advantage of the limited-time offer. And thank you for your support! Item 2: In brief… 🚫 Wal-Mart has laid off the staff of Restart, a games media outlet launched in 2024, Aftermath reports. 🟥 A GTA VI preview is on the way, at last, via an “extended look” that will premiere, unusually, on Netflix at 3pm ET on August 27, then officially go live elsewhere six hours later. Last week, Game File noted that Take Two label Rockstar Games is overdue for showing off GTA VI, based on the timing of the initial hands-off previews of GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2. During a call with investors, Take Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said pre-orders for GTA VI were “unprecedented and astonishing,” but added the company can’t predict how many of those pre-orders represent bonus sales vs. sales that otherwise would have been made at launch. During the same call, Zelnick was noticeably bullish on the future of playing games over streaming cloud connections (predicting wider adoption in three or so years). He sounded unbothered by Sony’s plans to stop making discs for new games (he said the business is 90% digital already and predicted that there could still be limited edition physical editions of games “in the same way there’s still vinyl in the recorded music business.”) 👀 Take Two wrote off $43 million in their spring quarter after deciding “not to proceed with further development of an unannounced title in its pipeline from a third-party developer.” 🤔 Some rare age-demographics from a big publisher: Capcom recently told investors that “users in their 20s account for approximately half of the users of both Pragamata and Resident Evil Requiem.” Item 3: The week ahead Tuesday, August 11 Game releases: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (Switch 2; already out for PC, PS5, Xbox) continues the Bethesda strategy of putting Elder Scrolls games on everything; Royalty Free-For-All is a Smash Bros.-style fighting game featuring public domain characters such as Mother Goose brawling with Oliver Twist in a stage based on the original Little Shop of Horrors movie. Wednesday, August 12 Game release: Pro Jank Footy (PC, console) is an arcade-style Australian Rules Football game with increasingly ridiculous rules, the more you play (I enjoyed the Steam demo) Thursday, August 13 Game release: Super Mario Sunshine (Switch 2, originally released in 2002 on the GameCube) is released for Switch 2’s Nintendo Switch Online service. This game is the black sheep of 3D Mario games. It’s the successor to the breakthrough Super Mario 64 and the rare Mario game built around a single (vacation resort) theme. Mario’s got a water-spraying backpack, a Yoshi pal and a lot of blue coins to collect.
Someone Made a Terrific Deal in the Peacock/YouTube Premium Partnership…But Who?
(Welcome to the “Most Important Story of the Week”, my bi-weekly strategy column analyzing the most important (but often not buzziest) news story of the last two weeks. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. Please subscribe.) I hope everyone around the world suffering from record heat waves is doing okay. The temperature is already up in Southern California, but obviously not nearly as bad as parts of Europe. With a super El Nińo coming this year, I worry it will get even worse. Yes, we know what’s causing this heat—it’s the carbon, duh—but we really aren’t making enough progress. I’m not “environmental strategy guy”, but if I were, I’d have some ideas of what I’d try. Honestly, for years I’ve been intrigued by the work of the folks at MEER—whose plan, super simply, is to put up mirrors to reflect heat (while continuing the important work of decarbonization)—but I’m frustrated this idea hasn’t made more progress. (Other geo-engineering groups seem to get better press.) With heat like this—cancelling events, hurting economies and, most importantly, killing people—it seems like the time to push solutions! The “mirrors on the ground” solution has barely been tried.1 While entertainment companies may not “feel the heat”, lots of outdoors/experiential industries—concerts, theme parks and so on—will. Even movie theaters could benefit, since mirrors could help lower AC costs, which I imagine is not an insignificant expense, especially in the hotter areas of the country. So I do think the entertainment industry should prioritize this issue. Anyways, let’s get back into the entertainment strategy. I was about to write, “Hey, this week we don’t have any mergers and entertainment news to dive into,” but that’s not really true, since we had more updates on Paramount-Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery. But the big story of the week involves a streamer and a Big Tech platform bundling their respective streamers. So I’ll write about the updates on Paramount buying Warner Bros., Versant making some moves, and a whole lot more. But we start with a surprising deal: Peacock licensing their content to YouTube Premium. Let’s dive in! Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - Peacock’s Pricey Premium Partnership The story of the week is Comcast’s2 NBC-Universal’s Peacock making a deal with Google’s YouTube’s YouTube Premium subscription product to embed their content. And I’ll say this up front: Someone made a terrific deal. The question is who. And I’ll be honest: I don’t know. Let me explain why, including why this deal exists, the pros and cons for each side, the biggest unknown, and what that says about the streaming wars. Customers Love Bundles (But YouTube Has Its Own Issues) We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… Why customers love bundles… But why I’m worried about YouTube’s integration... How Peacock is trading scale for control… And the reason they likely made this deal... The odd budget math for this deal... Whether or not I think the Paramount-Skydance/WBD deal is more likely after the latest settlement... Versant making moves and why that’s good for Hollywood… Another distributor going out of business… ...and a whole lot more! ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support.
PHOTOS : Science Stroll Draws Crowd To Woods Hole
Woods Hole was buzzing with curiosity during the annual Science Stroll, as families filled the village for hands-on activities and a look at the ocean science happening in their own
The Future Of Young Hollywood Is Bright, Thanks To These Rising Stars
Variety's Young Power of Hollywood event celebrated the next generation of rising stars, honoring Tyriq Withers, Tate McRae, Sombr, and Malachi Barton, proving that the future of the industry is in good hands.
How Troy Jackson went from Maine logger to the Democratic nominee for Senate
Troy Jackson's path to politics started during his time as a logger in Maine's north woods. Now he's the Democrat challenging five-term Republican Susan Collins for a Senate seat that could determine control of the chamber in November.
Hazelwood Green sports field opens to community this weekend
Community groups will mark the field’s official opening with a back-to-school event and youth football games.
Cynopsis 8/10/2026: The Media And Entertainment Industry Is Creating Jobs
Monday, August 10, 2026 Happy Monday, readers! Today’s newsletter includes: A Hollywood-Shaped Silver Lining In July’s Jobs Report So Much
MidCap Business Credit Completes $8MM Asset-Based Credit Facility for Hardwood Manufacturer
MidCap Business Credit completed an $8 million asset-based credit facility for a manufacturer of premium custom plank hardwood flooring located in central
Incoming Inglewood Transit Connector project to displace more than a dozen businesses
The shopping center will be torn down for the Inglewood Transit Connector, a parking structure and bus loop that aim to make transit in the area more efficient.
Robert Redford’s Final Film, Which He Came Out of Retirement For, Has A Near-Perfect Score on Rotten Tomatoes
Robert Redford became one of Hollywood's top actors during the 1960s and 1970s, spending over six decades in the entertainment business. From his Broadway career in the late 1950s to his later years i...
Bronx Small Businesses Can Apply for $145K in Grants Aug. 10–Sept. 1 through New Initiative
The Bronx Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Optimum Business, is putting $145,000 directly into Bronx small businesses through a new grant program announced Tuesday, Aug. 4. Bronx Chamber of Commerce officials said 25 grants of $5,000 each are available, plus one $20,000 grand prize, funding 26 businesses in total.
The Giants might be on the verge of adding another defensive back
J.T. Woods tried out last week, and visited the Giants on Sunday.
Joan Jett cancels remaining 2026 concerts after undergoing surgery for 'fractured vertebrae'
Joan Jett underwent orthopedic surgery on a fractured vertebrae, forcing cancellation of her September shows including Bourbon & Beyond festival.
Haywood Road repaving begins as west Asheville businesses and drivers brace for disruption
Starting today, a 2-mile stretch of Haywood Road in west Asheville will close for repaving work.
‘Lord of the Rings’ stars reunite 23 years later, tease ‘more to come’
One dinner to unite them all: The Hobbits of Middle-earth are back together for a surprise ‘Lord of the Rings’ reunion, with ‘more to come.’ Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, Elijah Wood, and Billy Boyd share photos.
What Is J-B Weld Used For And What Should It Not Be Used On?
J-B Weld is an epoxy for bonding wood, metal, and concrete, but it's not ideal for softer materials like some plastics, leather, vinyl, and flexible rubber.
Northwood students explore Midland in Go MAD March
As Midland prepares to welcome students to Northwood University’s campus in a few weeks, some of the city’s small businesses will get face time with newcomers on Aug. 21 for a welcome-back...
The Real Purpose of Rams' Preseason
The Los Angeles Rams have taken a cautious approach to the preseason, and in 2026, that strategy should continue. The Rams rely on training camp, Woodland Hills sessions and joint practices to sharpen their top players before the opener. The same likely goes for most starters, including stars such as Puka Nacua and Myles Garrett.
Simpson In, Bennett Uncertain: McVay Talks Quarterback Preseason Plan
The comments came on the first day of practice at the Rams' Woodland Hills facility, following two weeks of training camp at Loyola Marymount University. The team will travel to Arrowhead Stadium for an Aug. 15 matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs. "Ty definitely will play," McVay said.
Three ATVs stolen from Findlay business, chase leads into Wood County
Three ATVs were stolen from an American Power Sports business in Findlay early Sunday, leading police on a pursuit into Wood County before the chase was terminated.