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Pokémon's Social Media Hacked to Promote Memecoin
No, it was not a promotion for the Team Rocket Base in Shibuya
Abramorama Acquires ‘Miss Represenation: Rise Up,’ Jennifer Siebel Newsom Documentary About Backlash Against Women In Social Media Age
EXCLUSIVE: Abramorama has acquired North American distribution rights to Miss Representation: Rise Up, director Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s examination of the “backlash against women in the age of AI, social media, and rising misogyny.” The company plans to premiere the film at IFC
91.8% of Metal Gear Solid 4 players immediately got the achievement for ripping a statue's privates clean off
Metal Gear Solid 4 players on PC have earned one specific achievement right away, and all I can say is that poor statue.
Tech backlash reaches fever pitch as AI angst collides with social media fears
With data center concerns becoming a major election issue and Meta reaching a landmark settlement in a social media case, the tech backlash is gaining steam.
Pokémon's Social Media "Temporarily Compromised", Promotes Cryptocurrency
The Pokémon Company has now issued a statement. Ahead of the Pokémon World Championships, it seems the official Pokémon account on the social media platform 'X' (formerly known as Twitter) has been hacked. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
'Claude Strife': DLSS 5 has escaped into the wild, and things are immediately weird
A version of Nvidia's controversial DLSS 5 tech has escaped containment before its official release, and people are jamming it into games that, to be fair to Nvidia, it is not necessarily optimized for yet.
[UPDATE] EA Motive Confirms Iron Man Game Leak After Gameplay Trailer Spreads on Social Media
Gameplay footage from what appears to be EA Motive Studio's Iron Man game has leaked online.
Apple TV Hikes Price of Streaming Service in U.S. Effective Immediately
It’s going to cost Americans a few more bucks to watch “Ted Lasso” and other Apple TV originals: The tech giant is hiking the streaming service’s subscription price yet again, following an industrywide trend of regular rate hikes.
Rockstar Snuck Red Dead Redemption 2 Into Its GTA 6 Extended Look — And Of Course, Fans Spotted It Immediately
Did you spot the world of Red Dead Redemption 2 in last night's GTA 6 Extended Look? Rockstar's cowboy epic made a brief appearance — and, of course, some fans spotted it immediately.
Rashaana Shah & Manasi Parekh Join $10M AIF Media Fund; Initial Slate Headed By Rick Moody Adaptation ‘Purple America’
EXCLUSIVE: Indian actress-producers Rashaana Shah and Manasi Parekh have joined producer and musician Parthiv Gohil on the advisory board of AIF Media Fund Orenda Creative, an investment platform targeting international features and documentaries.
Meta settles $17 billion lawsuit over addicting kids to social media
The outcome is just the latest in a series of recent rulings against social media companies.
Rockstar Games takes to social media to decry GTA 6 leaks
The developer avoided discussing the steps it's taking to staunch the bleeding.
With All3Media Deal Closed, Patrick Holland to Run Combined Banijay U.K. as CEO and Executive Chair
The exec will report to CEO Marco Bassetti and oversee around 40 creative labels.
Patrick Holland Confirmed As Banijay’s UK Boss Following All3Media Merger
Banijay Entertainment has confirmed Patrick Holland will be Executive Chairman and CEO of Banijay UK following the merger with All3Media.
Patrick Holland to Remain Chair and CEO of Banijay U.K. Following All3Media Merger
Patrick Holland is set to stay in place as executive chairman and CEO of Banijay U.K.
Manoj Bajpayee’s ‘Last Man in Tower’ Sets September Indian Release From Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media, Unveils Teaser (EXCLUSIVE)
“Last Man in Tower,” the Aravind Adiga adaptation starring Manoj Bajpayee, is headed to Indian theaters this September and has unveiled its first teaser.
Meta Settles Landmark Social Media Addiction Case For $17 Billion, Enhanced Protections For Teens
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and coalition of 51 attorneys unveiled a proposed settlement with social media giant Meta — parent of Facebook and Instagram — for up to $17 billion along with remedies designed to help protect teens from alleged mental health harms associate
Reggie Watts: Festivals Remove Comedian, ‘Comedy Bang! Bang!’ Drops Theme Song
Musician was accused of “reckless” encouragement of drug use and abusive behavior in multiple relationships. One ex died by suicide earlier this year
‘Niu Lai,’ the $200 Chinese Animated Film Taking Social Media by Storm, Might Be ‘The Room’ for a New Generation
Plus: some reflections on D23's animation announcements.
Banijay Lays Off All3Media Int’l’s NY Staff Including U.S. Sales Chief Jennifer Askin Following Merger
EXCLUSIVE: Banijay is closing All3Media International’s New York office, a move that will see a new round of layoffs followings its mega-merger with the British production group. It marks the latest move by the companies behind The Traitors, Big Brother and Peaky Blinders after t
Marlo Miazga Launches M Media With CBC Order For “Deeply Personal” Doc ‘Ground Control’
EXCLUSIVE: Canadian producer and showrunner Marlo Miazga is launching a production company with a “deeply personal” documentary for CBC about her death of her teenage child. M Media will operate out of Toronto, as a IP-focused media business making scripted and unscripted content
Hanashi Media Licenses The Hated Prince's Do-Over, The Sage of the Forbidden Library, 6 More Light Novels
Company to release Living the Slow Life as a Demon Lord, Shimotsuki-san Has a Thing for a Background Character , more light novels in English
Nashville to rename its airport in honor of Dolly Parton
Prompted by a petition that immediately began making the rounds in the aftermath of Parton's death, Tennessee's governor announced the plans on Friday.
Artificial intelli-gents: 12 inhuman pop culture tech bros
Though few pieces of media mention Mark Zuckerberg by name, he's forever shaped the way a certain type of Silicon Valley villain looks.
Sheri Herman, Pioneering Cable and Digital Executive With E! Entertainment, AEN, Dies at 71
Sheri Herman, a cable and digital media pioneer who helped launch E!
Jason Momoa, Tenoch Huerta, Adria Arjona & Kiefer Sutherland Join Miles Teller In John Swab Thriller ‘Copperhead’; Black Bear Launching Sales At TIFF
EXCLUSIVE: Black Label Media has added four to the cast of its thriller Copperhead starring Miles Teller: Jason Momoa, Tenoch Huerta, Adria Arjona and Kiefer Sutherland.
GTA 6's Relationship Mechanic Is 'Cheating' on Your Real-Life Partner and Break Up Worthy, According to Angry Spouses
A bunch of angry spouses on social media believe that Grand Theft Auto 6's in-depth relationship mechanic is equivalent to cheating on your real life partner and worth breaking up over.
Lanterns' dark new origin story for John Stewart changes DC Comics canon in a big way
Immediately killing a beloved hero of almost seven decades instantly established that nothing is sacred in HBO's Lanterns.
Marty Nadler, Writer, Producer and Longtime Garry Marshall Contributor, Dies at 80
The stand-up comedian worked with his fellow Bronx native on ‘Happy Days,’ ‘Laverne & Shirley,’ ‘Pretty Woman,’ ‘The Princess Diaries 2’ and more.
Points North Institute Announces 2026 Artist Programs And Points North Forum Ahead of Camden Film Festival
EXCLUSIVE: Documentary artists confronting media consolidation, a tightened acquisition market and other challenges are about to get a major lift from the Points North Institute, the nonprofit that puts on the Camden International Film Festival in Maine.
Dolly Parton ‘Laid to Rest’ After Private Funeral, Family Says
Country legend interred next to late husband Carl Dean at Nashville’s Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum following private ceremony attended by immediate family
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Director Defends DLSS 5 for Bringing Out ‘Original Artistic Vision'
In a series of social media posts, Daniel Vávra claims that DLSS 5 improves the rendering in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
’17’ Review: Harrowing Teen Pregnancy Drama from Macedonia Could Be the Feel-Bad Movie of the Year
From the first frame, Kosara Mitić’s “17” refuses to pull any punches, plunging us immediately into the traumatic moment when a hookup between high-school student Sara (Eva Kostić) and two boys takes a violent turn.
‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Star Will Forte, Director Celebrate Film Finally Hitting Theaters After Being Shelved by Warner Bros.: “Proof Movies Don’t Just Go Away”
"Persistence and resilience have truly won the day," filmmaker Dave Green wrote on social media Friday.
LISTEN: Holywater Tech Chief Bogdan Nesvit on the Explosive Growth of Microdramas: ‘Studios and Creators are Knocking on Our Doors’
On today’s episode of Variety‘s “Strictly Business,” Bogdan Nesvit, co-CEO and co-founder of Holywater Tech, details the explosive growth of the company’s My Drama and My Muse apps, and he details what he sees as the key to making vertical media more mainstream.
CoComelon production company to start using AI to produce mind-numbing content
A report from 404 Media lays out Moonbug Entertainment's newfangled policy.
The biggest video game of all time looks like a movie
I think I know why Rockstar Games debuted its "extended look" of Grand Theft Auto VI on Netflix instead of immediately dropping it for free on YouTube.
Online Sleuthing Is Out of Control, and the Vitriol Against Patrick Clancy Proves It
The trial of Lindsay Clancy, a former labor and delivery nurse who admitted to strangling her three young children before attempting suicide in January 2023, has become the latest true crime sensation largely due to social media.
Not Your Daddy’s Films Expands With Film Independent as Fiscal Sponsor (EXCLUSIVE)
Not Your Daddy’s Films, a social impact organization focused on educating and elevating women and nonbinary filmmakers, is now fiscally sponsored by Film Independent, the non-profit independent media arts organization.
Ina Garten Is a YouTuber Now
The cookbook author and 'Barefoot Contessa' host will launch an interview podcast called 'Happy Hour' in partnership with Vox Media.
The Pokemon Twitter account was briefly taken over by a hacker peddling their crypto memecoin
Puppeteered by a hacker or hackers of unknown origin, one of Pokemon 's official social media accounts was briefly trying to get fans to invest in a crypto memecoin - on top of the Krispy Kreme donuts and endless merch the account usually peddles, that is.
‘SubwayTakes’ Host Kareem Rahma Did Not Need to ‘Get Off the Internet’ to Get to the Emmys
The Emmy nominee talks to IndieWire about the instant success of his YouTube series, and how forgoing more traditional media was "the minute everything became extremely fun and super successful."
Dolly Parton's Acting Debut Proved She Was More Than A Country Music Star
Dolly Parton made her movie acting debut in the 1980 comedy 9 to 5, and immediately proved she was more than just a country star.
Plans in Development to Replace Edinburgh TV Festival as it Moves to Manchester
Scotland’s screen bodies are working on a new Edinburgh-based festival for the media and creative industries as the TV Festival moves to Manchester.
25 Most Influential Creators of 2026
From breakout comedians and beauty experts to fashion newcomers and political stars, here are some of the biggest voices shaping the internet in 2026
Producer Manny Halley Takes Over L.A.’s Pacoima Studios With Long-Term Lease
Producer Manny Halley through his Imani Media Group has taken over Pacoima Studios with a long-term lease for the San Fernando Valley facility formerly operated by Quixote North Valley Studios.
Anonymous Content Names Steve Shikiya Chief Operating Officer
Veteran media and entertainment executive Steve Shikiya has been named Chief Operating Officer of Anonymous Content.
Utopai Studios Unifies Asia-Pacific Operations, Taps Hyun Park to Lead Region (EXCLUSIVE)
Utopai Studios has completed the integration of its Asia-Pacific joint venture Utopai East into its global operations, naming veteran media executive Hyun Park president of Utopai Studios APAC region.
Anthropologie’s Internet-Famous Icon Glasses Get Special Edition Halloween Designs
Given their limited quantity and social media virality, Anthro Home's seasonal runs can be here today and gone tomorrow.
Emmy-Winning Baobab Studios Lands Naver Ventures Investment, Sets ‘Shine’ as Flagship Title (EXCLUSIVE)
Baobab Studios has secured a strategic investment from Naver Ventures, the U.S.-based venture investment arm of Naver Corporation, the 10-time Emmy-winning transmedia animation studio has revealed.
‘The Sandlot’ Cast Reunites for ‘Dugout Dads’ Comedy Series, Chris Paul Signs on to Executive Produce
“Dugout Dads,” the nine-episode series streaming on YouTube, is seeking a bigger playing field. The short-form series, created by Patrick Renna and Kyle Howard’s Hambino Media, reunites the cast of 1993 hit “The Sandlot” for a new coming-of-age sports story. The comedy, which dro
Dolly Parton Memorials: See Tributes at Dollywood and Sevierville, Tennessee
When Dolly Parton died Tuesday at 80, the outpouring of love was immediate. See photos from the memorials at Dollywood and Sevierville.
Martin Short Explains Why He’s Never Seen a Shrink: ‘It’s OK to Be Sad’
The Canadian comedian tells IndieWire how Lawrence Kasdan convinced him to become the subject of the Netflix Emmy-nominated documentary, "Marty, Life Is Short."
James Gunn Gives DCU Update Amid Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger & Debunks Batman’s ‘The Brave & The Bold’ Report
James Gunn is clearing up several reports about DC Studios projects amid the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. The merger of the two media companies is at a standstill, but that doesn’t mean that development of superhero franchises at DC is on hold. Answering a fan query on Threads
This Private Chef Tells It Like It Is. Now, She’s Sharing Her Kitchen Secrets
Olivia Tiedemann has translated her unvarnished New York attitude into social media fame and a new cookbook
Toronto Producers Ron & Aussie And Launch North Strike 3-Film Deal; First Movie To Star Lovell Adams-Gray, Kiana Madeira, More
EXCLUSIVE: Ron & Aussie Productions (Morningside) has signed a three-picture deal with Toronto-based Launch North, the Canadian arm of Los Angeles-based media company The Launch Company (Kristallnacht). Launch North will co-produce all three features alongside Ron & Aussie, the c
Megan Ellison’s Annapurna Lays Off 30 Employees
Annapurna, the indie media company founded by Megan Ellison, has enacted a significant round of layoffs representing over 15% of its workforce. Approximately 30 employees were pink slipped on Wednesday, the company confirmed. The layoffs come as Ellison has been quietly rebuildin
Stephen Colbert Urges Emmy Voters to Back Jimmy Kimmel: ‘Look How Cute He Is!’
With Emmy voting drawing to a close, Stephen Colbert has thrown his support behind Jimmy Kimmel in the newly revamped outstanding cariety series race, even though Colbert’s own late-night show is competing in the same category. In a video posted on social media, a bearded Colbert
NCT 127 Tops Charts All Over The World With “BLINGY”
NCT 127 is back and already topping charts across the globe! On August 24 at 6 p.m. KST, NCT 127 made their long-awaited comeback with their new album “BLINGY” and its title track of the same name. Immediately upon their release, both the album and its title track shot to the top
Julius Onah Signs With Blue Marble Management
Filmmaker Julius Onah has signed with Theresa Kang’s Blue Marble Management for representation across film, television, and all media. Onah is currently in post-production on Samo Lives, a biopic centered on Jean-Michel Basquiat for Neon produced by Fifth Season, Macro and Neon.
The 'Black Mirror' of Roblox Games Disappears After Hitting No. 1
Steal an Egg, the hottest game on Roblox, has been pulled for unknown reasons — but not before unsettling millions on social media
Reggie Watts’ Theme Song Axed From ‘Comedy Bang Bang’ Podcast After Report Alleging ‘Reckless’ Drug Use in Relationships
Reggie Watts’ “Comedy Bang Bang” theme song was cut from Monday’s episode of the popular podcast following a Rolling Stone report that alleged the comedian and musician has exhibited “reckless and selfish” behavior regarding drugs in his past relationships. The story, which was p
August Movie Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for film actors. The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 50 popular movie stars, usin
‘How to Divorce During the War’ Review: Lithuanian Sundance Winner Turns a Marriage Crisis Into a Darkly Funny War Drama
Andrius Blaževičius' film contrasts the divorce between a struggling filmmaker and a media executive with the early days of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
ENHYPEN Tops iTunes Charts Worldwide + Surpasses 1.7 Million 1st-Day Sales With “THE SIN : BLISS”
ENHYPEN’s latest comeback is off to a chart-topping start! On August 21, ENHYPEN made their return with their new mini album “THE SIN : BLISS” and its catchy title track “Bloody Paradise.” Immediately upon their release, both the mini album and the song shot to the top of iTunes
Upendra Joins Cast as Teja Sajja, Shanaya Kapoor, Suparn S. Varma’s Sequel Titled ‘Zombie Reddy Nxt Lvl’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Kannada cinema superstar Upendra has joined the cast of “Zombie Reddy Nxt Lvl,” the sequel to the hit “Zombie Reddy,” in a powerhouse role, India’s People Media Factory has confirmed. The announcement, made on star Teja Sajja’s birthday, also confirms the film’s cast and creative
Tomb Raider King ‒ Episode 7
In Jaeha we get a novel and practical character concept that fits within the setting’s power system, but the show finds a way to immediately squander that potential.
Son Dong Pyo Parts Ways With Agency
Son Dong Pyo has parted ways with his longtime agency DSP Media. On August 26, DSP Media announced that Son Dong Pyo’s exclusive contract with the agency had come to an end following the expiration of its term, as both sides mutually decided not to renew it. Read the agency’s ful
Norm MacDonald & Maria Bamford Docs From Comedy Historian Judd Apatow Coming To Netflix In October
After tackling legendary comedians such as Mel Brooks , Garry Shandling , and George Carlin , veteran comedy writer/historian and director Judd Apatow is looking to explore the life of the late Canadian comedian Norm Macdonald in a new documentary for Netflix , the home of one of
August Rising Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for rising singers! The rankings were determined through an analysis of various rising singers’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using b
Stop! That! Train! review – an amiable watch marred by egregious creative decisions
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Trump Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Wake of Dolly Parton’s Death: “The World Loves You”
Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris also took to social media to pay tribute to the icon.
Michael Showalter To Helm Remake Of Rom-Com ‘Serendipity’ For Amazon MGM Studios & Miramax
We’ve been thrilled to see how comedian-turned-director Michael Showalter has flourished in recent years, and he’s now being recruited by Amazon MGM Studios and Miramax for a new take on the 2001 rom-com “ Serendipity .” That neat report from Deadline reveals that Showalter is be
Reggie Watts dropped from Comedy Bang! Bang! intro, multiple festivals after abuse allegations
A Rolling Stone article named the comedian and musician's "reckless" and "abusive" behavior as factors in ex-girlfriend's suicide.
Jessica Williams Talks Shrinking and Her Viral SAG Moment with Harrison Ford
The comedian-turned-actress talks about having creative freedom on set and reflects on her time being mentored by Jon Stewart on 'The Daily Show'.
WildBrain Acquires ‘Kid Safe’ Generative-AI Platform Personality AI in Deal Worth up to $69 Million
WildBrain, the Canadian children’s media company with the rights to titles such as “Yo Gabba Gabba!” and the “Teletubbies,” has purchased the child-focused generative AI startup Personality AI in a cash-and-stock deal worth up to $69 million in a bid to marry the company’s intell
August Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for singers! The rankings were determined through an analysis of singers’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from
Bill Maher Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton With Nipple Joke
Another tribute, like Maher's, that drew negative attention was that of Ricky Schroder, who portrayed Parton's father in two biopic movies based on her childhood.
CLOSE YOUR EYES’ Jakarta Concert Cancelled At Last Minute
CLOSE YOUR EYES’ “BEYOND YOUR EYES” concert in Jakarta will no longer be taking place as scheduled.