‘League Of Legends’ Vidgame Developer Riot Games Lays Off 500-Plus Staffers

The cuts represent about 11% of the global staff of the company owned by ChinasTencent. With todays moves, were going back to putting games at the center of everything we do. League of Legendsis a free-to-play multiplayer online battle game that debuted in 2009. Riot Games' ‘League of Legends’Riot Games Some of the significant investments weve made arent paying off the way we expected them to. All of this puts the core of our business at risk....

January 23, 2024 · 1 min · 77 words · Luis Levine

‘Nimona’ Directors Nick Bruno & Troy Quane On Oscar Nom, Telling Stories That “Prove You’re Not Alone” & The True Pinnacle Of Awards

Its crazy and incredible. Its a testament to what ND (Stevenson) created with the graphic novel, says Bruno. For all those people whove ever felt misunderstood, its unapologetically LGBTQ+. NimonaNetflix Thats huge for animation. We got to keep things fresh. And I really hope that the acknowledgement today might get us some recognition to maybe be nominated for that. Thats why the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards is still the pinnacle for me… but todays a great day....

January 23, 2024 · 1 min · 77 words · Steven Berry

‘Past Lives’ Helmer Celine Song On Breakthrough At Oscars With First Feature & Women Directors’ New Best Picture Record

Its just so amazing. This, Song says, is also remarkable. Its my first movie, she reflected. Celine SongRodin Eckenroth/Getty Images So, I think thats all. But Im honestly just over the moon. It makes them talk about their own lives and tell me their own stories. I hope it is the same until Im 95 and barely making it to set. I think thats the only thing I can say....

January 23, 2024 · 1 min · 92 words · Jeremiah Lopez

‘Sweeney Todd’ Stumbles Post-Groban & Ashford, Pre-Tveit & Foster – Broadway Box Office

Attendance of204,612was down only 6% (and holding about even with last season at this time). Last weeks take was the lowest by a considerable margin since the revivals first full week last March. They included& Juliet, Appropriate, Gutenberg! Sutton Foster and Aaron Tveit as Mrs. Lovett and Sweeney ToddMatthew Murphy Opening night is January 28. Broadway hit the same billion-dollar-mark last season around this time. All figures courtesy of The Broadway League....

January 23, 2024 · 1 min · 81 words · Jessica Stone

Anthony Anderson, Marsai Martin, Ramón Rodríguez, Antony Starr & More Join ‘G20,’ Viola Davis-Led Action Thriller From Amazon, MRC

Mad Chances Andrew Lazar is producing alongside JuVee Productions Davis and Julius Tennon. (Clockwise L-R) Anthony Anderson, Marsai Martin, Ramón Rodríguez, Antony Starr, Douglas Hodge, Elizabeth Marvel, Sabrina Impacciatore and Clark GreggTommy Garcia/Fox/Tyren Redd/Nino Munoz/Phil Chester/Rebecca Reeve/Fabio Lovino/Roy Rochlin

January 22, 2024 · 1 min · 39 words · Brian Burton

Berlin Reveals 2024 Competition Lineup: Rooney Mara, Mati Diop, Isabelle Huppert, Abderrahmane Sissako Movies Among Selection

TheBerlin Film Festivalon Monday unveiled the titles selected for its official competition and its sidebar Encounters competitive section. Love Lies Bleeding, the latest feature from British filmmaker Rose Glass will also screen in the Specials program. The feature stars Kristen Stewart alongside Weronika Tofilska. Rooney Mara in ‘La Cocina.‘Berlin Film Festival. A short synopsis describes the pic as a romance fueled by ego, desire, and the American Dream. The film will arrive in Berlin following its debut at Sundance....

January 22, 2024 · 1 min · 90 words · Samuel Shaw

Berlinale Declares Fest A Place Of Open Discussion Amid Middle East Crisis: “We Are Concerned To See Anti-Semitism, Anti-Muslim Resentment & Hate Speech Are Spreading”

They are places of encounter and exchange and contribute to international understanding. The pair have been working together to advocate for peace and understanding between both sides of the conflict. Its a tiny house not an agora but its intended to facilitate individual personal dialogue, explained Rissenbeek. Mariette Rissenbeek & Carlo ChatrianJens Kalaene/picture alliance via Getty Images

January 22, 2024 · 1 min · 57 words · Brittany Cox

Billy Joel Announces Release Of First Single In 17 Years

A lyric video will be posted on Joels YouTube channel when the track is released. His last pop album wasRiver of Dreamsin 1993. I have bad news. Billy Joel onstage at Madison Square Garden in December 2023Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Ill give you the bad news first. We dont have anything new to play for you. The good news is you dont have to sit through something you have no idea what it is....

January 22, 2024 · 1 min · 87 words · Donald Hunter

David Emge Dies: Zombie Flyboy In Horror Classic ‘Dawn Of The Dead’ Was 77

His death was announced by his family to theEvansville Courier & Press. A cause of death was not disclosed. The film became something of an obsession for me. David Emge at 2012 Son Of Monsterpalooza convention in BurbankGetty Images Oh, this one hurts, tweetedBrooklyn 45screenwriter Ted Geoghegan today. The great David Emge passed away Saturday in his hometown of Evansville IN at age 77. David Emge in the iconic image from ‘Dawn of the Dead’ (1978)Everett Collection

January 22, 2024 · 1 min · 77 words · John Phillips

Disney Shareholder Blackwells Capital Blasts Rival Nelson Peltz For Failing To Come Up With “A Single Strategic Idea That Would Benefit Shareholders”

Related Stories Fight On! The company has put forward its own slate of 12 nominees. Some shareholders attend the events, which historically have rotated among a number of U.S. cities, in costume. Walt Disney Studios and the Walt Disney Co. headquarters in BurbankAaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images That outcome paved the way for Iger to take the reins of the company. Disney shares climbed 2% today to close at $95.07. They have risen 5% in 2024 to date and are trading at their highest level since mid-November....

January 22, 2024 · 1 min · 84 words · Tracy Owen

Glen Powell Finds Next Star Vehicle In Thriller ‘Huntington’ Inspired By Brit Classic ‘Kind Hearts And Coronets’; Studiocanal & Participant Aboard With A24 Closing In On Domestic

Participants Jeff Skoll and Robert Kessel are executive producers. Participant and Studiocanal are teaming up for the first time. And Glen Powell is the icing on the cake. Glen PowellGetty Images Its going to be a lot of fun. The BAFTA-nominated film was included inTimes 2005 list of the top 100 films since 1923. Powell has UniversalsTwistersand Richard LinklatersHit Mandue for release in 2024. Powell is repped by CAA, The Initiative Group, and Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole....

January 22, 2024 · 1 min · 78 words · Steven Rocha

Hulu Lands Bon Jovi Docuseries From Gotham Chopra

Bon Joviis getting the whole band back together for a new docuseries that has been picked up byHulu. The band has sold over 130M albums including 1986sSlippery When Wet, 1988sNew Jerseyand 1992sKeep The Faith. Despite being a Jersey guy, Jon Bon Jovi is a Patriots fan and close to ownership. Bon JoviGetty Images The docu-series is an ROS production, the banner of filmmaker Gotham Chopra. Chopra will also exec produce alongside Giselle Parets and Ameeth Sankaran for ROS....

January 22, 2024 · 1 min · 87 words · Morgan Davis

Israel’s ‘Girl From Oslo’ Director Ofir Lobel Signs With Black Box

EXCLUSIVE:IsraelsGirl from OslodirectorOfir Lobelhas signed for representation with LA outfitBlack Box Management. We want to show Israeli creators that there is support for them and their work, they added. The pair added that Lobel is creating and directing some of the most exciting series in global television. Ofir LobelBlack Box He will continue to be repped for Israel and Europe by Tel Avivs Shaked & Perri.

January 22, 2024 · 1 min · 66 words · Linda Stanley