Four Xbox Games Are Currently Set To Be Delisted In May & June 2026
Microsoft’s Xbox Store will remove four titles in the spring of 2026. Battlefield Hardline is slated for delisting on May 22, with its multiplayer servers shutting down in June, while Pinball FX3 disappears at the start of May after being superseded by newer pinball releases. Horizon Chase Turbo’s original version exits on June 1, though a new Ayrton Senna bundle may keep the franchise alive, and free‑to‑play Rec Room also leaves the store on June 1, ending its online service. Additional moves include free PowerWash Simulator DLCs, a partial Outer Worlds delisting with a complimentary Spacer’s Choice Edition, and an unexpected removal of Cars 3: Driven to Win.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie North America Box Office: Can It Surpass Avatar: Fire And Ash’s $400M+ This Weekend?
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is on pace to exceed $400 million at the North American box office this weekend. It has already amassed $393.3 million domestically and $800 million worldwide, making it the year’s top‑grossing film. A projected $11‑$13 million haul for its...
GTA 6 Marketing Start Hinted At In New Job Listing
Rockstar Games posted a temporary production artist job in New York, signaling that marketing for Grand Theft Auto 6 is already underway ahead of the planned summer launch. The role will create digital, social‑media, and print assets for a global campaign...
Hokum North America Box Office: Earns $2.6 Million On Opening Day – How It Compares To 2026’s Top 5 Highest-Grossing...
Horror thriller Hokum opened in North America with a $2.6 million domestic haul and an 86% Rotten Tomatoes rating. The figure trails the opening‑day earnings of the year’s top five horror titles, led by Scream 7’s $29.4 million debut. Using the 5.6× multiplier...
Lee Cronin’s The Mummy Worldwide Box Office: Can It Outgross Saw III, The Highest-Grossing Film In The Saw Franchise?
Lee Cronin’s The Mummy has earned $119.4 million worldwide after two weeks, placing it second among 2026 horror releases behind Scream 7’s $207.6 million. To surpass Saw III’s $164.9 million, the film needs an additional $45.5 million, a challenging gap given upcoming competition. Its $25.8 million domestic...
Dish Network Reaches Deal to Carry Gray Media TV Stations, Ending Dispute
Dish Network announced a new carriage agreement that restores dozens of Gray Media local TV stations, ending a dispute that began in March over an undisclosed demand. The settlement brings the stations back to Dish’s satellite lineup, though financial terms...
SAG-AFTRA Reaches Tentative Deal on Studio Contract
SAG‑AFTRA announced a tentative four‑year contract with the major studios, extending the usual three‑year term by one year to secure longer labor peace. The agreement follows the Writers Guild of America’s recent deal and comes after both unions staged multi‑month...
SAG-AFTRA Reaches Tentative Studio Agreement to Avoid a Repeat of the 2023 Strikes
SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have reached a tentative four‑year agreement, aiming to prevent a repeat of the 2023 strikes. While the contract details remain confidential, reports suggest the studios will increase contributions to the...
‘Michael’ Isn’t Only 2026 Blockbuster Ripped By Critics That Fans Love
The Michael Jackson biopic *Michael* and the Nintendo‑based *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie* have both turned scathing critic reviews into box‑office gold in 2026. *Michael* pulled $97 million domestically in its opening weekend, ultimately projecting $413 million worldwide in its first ten...
It's Official: Bethesda Figured Out Yet Another Way to Re-Release Skyrim
Bethesda has once again revived The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, this time offering a physical code‑in‑box version of the Anniversary Edition for Nintendo Switch 2. Priced at $59.99, the bundle includes the base game, all three expansions, performance upgrades, and Creation Club...
Caedrel Says that, While Los Ratones Was Profitable, the League of Legends Team "Wasn't Really Sustainable Long Term"
Marc "Caedrel" Lamont revealed that his European League of Legends squad Los Ratones turned a profit, largely thanks to a sponsorship‑heavy revenue model and modest merch sales. The team allocated 60% of earnings to players, with 50% split among its...
Netflix Delays Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ Movie for Big Theatrical Push in 2027
Netflix has postponed the theatrical debut of Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s *The Magician’s Nephew* from Thanksgiving 2026 to February 12, 2027, with IMAX previews beginning on February 10. The film will enjoy a full theatrical window before arriving on Netflix’s streaming platform...
Will Nintendo Spoil the Zelda Movie After Super Mario Galaxy’s Marketing Misstep?
Nintendo’s Super Mario Galaxy movie has become 2026’s highest‑grossing film, pulling in over $2 billion worldwide. The studio’s fast‑paced promotional video flashed dozens of character cameos, driving social‑media chatter but also sparking spoiler concerns. The article warns that the forthcoming Legend of Zelda film,...
‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ In Vogue With Current $115M WW, ‘Michael’ Dancing The Weekend Away To $413M+ Cume – Global...
Disney’s summer opener The Devil Wears Prada 2 has amassed roughly $115 million worldwide after its first weekend, with $82 million coming from 51 international markets and $32.5 million from North America. The sequel topped box‑office charts in nearly every territory, posting record‑breaking opening‑day...
Netflix Touts Fiscal Impact on U.S. Economy to Lawmakers
Netflix hosted a bipartisan briefing at its Beverly Hills office on May 1, led by co‑CEO Ted Sarandos, to showcase the streamer’s fiscal footprint. The company reported a $225 billion contribution to the U.S. economy and the creation of over 150,000 jobs...
Margot Robbie & James Corden’s Fantasy Movie Is Leaving Netflix Soon
Netflix announced it will remove the 2018 family comedy Peter Rabbit from its catalog on May 16, 2026. The film, starring Margot Robbie, James Corden and a supporting cast, blends live‑action with CGI and adapts Beatrix Potter’s classic tale. It...
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Still The Hot Stepper With $75M-$80M U.S. Opening; ‘Michael’ Platinum With $51M – Box Office...
The sequel "The Devil Wears Prada 2" opened to a $75‑$80 million domestic three‑day haul, earning an A CinemaScore and drawing a 75% female audience. Its global opening is projected near $180 million, with $114.6 million already earned overseas. Lionsgate’s musical biopic "Michael" posted...
FCC Tosses DirecTV Effort to Block Gray/Allen Media Deal
Gray Television completed a $171 million acquisition of ten full‑power stations from Allen Media Group, expanding into three new markets and consolidating in seven overlapping ones. The deal, initially slated for a year‑end close, faced a petition to block from satellite...
Gray Media, Dish Agree To Fresh Retrans Deal
Gray Media and Dish reached a new retransmission‑consent agreement, restoring Gray’s broadcast channels to Dish just before the Kentucky Derby. The blackout, which began on March 10, affected 113 DMAs and removed 54 NBC affiliates, including Louisville’s WAVE‑3, from Dish’s lineup....
BBC Studios, Lego Group Reveal New Lego Bluey Playsets
BBC Studios and the Lego Group announced four new Bluey playsets that will hit shelves worldwide on June 1. The range expands across Lego Duplo, 4+ and 5+ lines, targeting children aged 2 to 5+. Each set recreates iconic scenes from...
ABS-CBN Expands Abroad with New International Music Arm
ABS‑CBN Corp. has launched ABS‑CBN Music International (AMI), a joint‑venture label that merges its domestic music assets with its global operations. The new arm will serve as a pipeline for Filipino artists such as BINI, BGYO, JMKO and Acoya to...
Hallie Harris of HLOVECO on Building Brands for Amazon and Rhone
Hallie Harris, founder and CEO of HLOVECO, leverages her creator‑economy expertise to build personal brands for high‑profile clients. She previously led a multi‑million‑dollar influencer campaign for Amazon Fire in 2017, pioneering brand storytelling through YouTube personalities. In January 2024, HLOVECO...
Japan Entertainment Startups Unlock Value by Fusing AI with Fan Culture
Japanese entertainment startups are merging artificial intelligence with the country’s deep‑rooted fan culture, creating platforms where users can design and converse with custom AI characters. Meltly’s Days AI app exemplifies this trend, offering personalized chatbot idols that blend conversational tech with...
‘Shelter’ Tops Overall Disc Sales, ‘Bone Temple’ No. 1 on Blu-Ray Charts
Black Bear’s action thriller *Shelter* debuted at No. 1 on the Circana VideoScan overall disc‑sales chart for the week ended April 25. The film generated $12.8 million at the domestic box office and earned 37 % of its first‑week unit sales from Blu‑ray, placing...
Son Jin Kim Joins Roster of Encompass Arts
Operatic baritone Son Jin Kim has been hired as General Manager of Encompass Arts, a U.S.-based opera production company. Kim brings a distinguished competition record, including wins at the Gari, Palm Springs Opera Guild, and Gerda Lissner contests, and a...
Reggie Fils-Aimé Explains What It Takes for Nintendo to Entrust Their IP to Other Companies
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils‑Aimé told NYU that Nintendo guards its core franchises fiercely, allowing external developers to use them only after long‑term trust is built. He noted the company has roughly ten flagship IPs that define each...
10 Local ABC, CBS, FOX & NBC Are Getting New Owners
Gray Media and Allen Media Group have completed a $171 million deal to transfer ten television stations across ten U.S. markets. Gray acquired three new‑market stations in Mississippi and Indiana on March 26, 2026, and closed on seven overlapping stations on May 2,...
Fire Country, 3 More CBS Dramas To Get Reduced Episode Orders Next Season
CBS announced that four returning dramas will receive shorter seasons for 2026‑27. "Fire Country" drops from 20 to 13 episodes, while the NCIS spin‑offs "Origins" and "Sydney" will each run 10 episodes, down from 18‑20. "Matlock" also shrinks to 13...
Stumble Canceled At NBC
NBC announced the cancellation of the mockumentary comedy "Stumble" after just one season. The series, which debuted in November on NBC's Friday night slot, concluded its storyline with the Season 1 finale on March 13, effectively serving as a series finale. Starring...
Gamers Still Pick Consoles for Exclusives, New Data Finds
Circana data shows exclusive games are still the top driver for console purchases in the United States, with 41% of gamers citing exclusives as their primary reason. The figure, slightly down from 50% a year ago, remains ahead of the...
Online Shooter From Imagine Dragons’ Lead Singer Is Winding Down Support Less Than Three Weeks After Launch
Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds and his brother launched the online‑only shooter Last Flag on April 14, 2026. Within three weeks the game never broke 600 concurrent players on Steam, prompting Night Street Games to announce that no new content...
PlayStation's PC Sales Figures Revealed In New Report
Sony’s recent data shows several high‑profile PlayStation titles underperformed on PC, with Ghost of Tsushima moving 710,000 units and flagship releases like God of War Ragnarok selling only 300,000 copies. The figures contrast sharply with multi‑million console launches, suggesting the...
Ben Shapiro’s Daily Wire Hit With Layoffs Across a ‘Number of Teams,’ Largely From Nashville HQ
The Daily Wire announced layoffs affecting multiple teams, with the majority of cuts centered on its Nashville production office. The company said the restructuring will free resources for an ambitious slate of new entertainment projects and bolster its expanding editorial...
Netflix Plans First Wide Theatrical Release With ‘Narnia’
Netflix announced it will give Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of “The Magician’s Nephew” a wide theatrical run before streaming. The film opens in cinemas on Feb. 12, 2026 and arrives on Netflix on April 2, marking the company’s first month‑long theatrical window for...
Spotify's New 'Verified' Badge Confirms Musicians Like Taylor Swift, Drake Aren't AI
Spotify has introduced a green “Verified by Spotify” badge to distinguish human musicians from AI‑generated accounts. The badge appears next to artists who have at least 10,000 active listeners for three consecutive months and an identifiable off‑platform presence. Initial recipients...
Threat Response: Podcast Experts Assess the Industry
A LinkedIn survey by producer Abdallah Mohamed gathered 13 global podcast experts to assess whether the podcast industry faces a real threat. The respondents highlighted ongoing layoffs, bankruptcies, and AI‑driven pressure, describing the sector as undergoing a permanent market reset...
Zendaya & Robert Pattinson’s The Drama Reaches Crucial Box Office Milestone
A24’s romance‑comedy *The Drama* starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson has crossed the $100 million worldwide mark, reaching $114 million as of May 1. With a $28 million production budget, the film has already exceeded the roughly $70 million break‑even point, delivering over $40 million in profit....
Club Sportico: Kentucky Derby History Is a Marketing Masterclass
The Kentucky Derby’s rise to America’s most‑watched horse race stems from deliberate marketing, elite‑centric experiences, and a dash of betting luck. NBC now draws close to 20 million viewers, while 150,000 fans attend Churchill Downs in person. Early 20th‑century progressive reforms...
Screen Forever 2026: “The Entire Pie Has Shrunk”
Helium CEO Mark Fennessy warned that independent producers face the toughest commissioning climate in years, with free‑to‑air scripted orders collapsing and streaming services yet to fill the gap. He noted that the overall “pie” of available work has shrunk worldwide,...
Google Added 25 Million New Subscribers in Just Three Months with YouTube Premium Growing
Google announced that it added 25 million new paid subscribers in Q1 2026, bringing its total paid subscriber base to 350 million across Google One, Gemini, YouTube Premium, and YouTube Music. The surge was driven primarily by YouTube Premium and YouTube Music, which...
Radio One to Acquire Two Heritage DFW Signals
Urban One, the parent of Radio One, announced it will acquire two heritage FM stations in Dallas‑Fort Worth—104.5 KKDA, a long‑standing hip‑hop outlet, and 105.7 KRNB, an adult R&B station—from Service Broadcasting Group. Simultaneously, Urban One is divesting its 94.5 KZMJ signal to...
AEG Presents Announces Strategic Partnership With Outback Presents
AEG Presents announced a strategic partnership with Outback Presents, merging AEG’s global live‑event platform with Outback’s expertise in stand‑up comedy, festivals, and touring. Founded in 1996, Outback has built a reputation for nurturing talent and delivering arena‑scale comedy shows, including...
Short-Term AM License Renewal Results From Continued ‘OPIF’ Rule Flub
The FCC announced that the owner of the "Awesome" Class B AM station in Greenwood, Mississippi will undergo a short‑term license renewal. Chairman Brendan Carr cited a continued misapplication of the OPIF (Other Public Interest Factors) rule as the cause. The...
New England Public Media Agrees To GBH Merger
GBH and New England Public Media announced a merger slated for completion by summer 2026, while retaining their distinct brands and headquarters. The deal also brings Cape and Islands radio station WCAI‑FM into the combined operation, expanding coverage from the...
FCC Limits an AM’s License Renewal to One Year
The FCC has limited the license renewal for Mississippi AM station WABG to just one year after the station missed a required quarterly issues and programs list, despite previously signing a consent decree and paying a $1,000 contribution. The bureau...
For Graham Media Group, A Good Q1 For Revenue
Graham Media Group, the broadcast arm of Graham Holdings, posted a solid first‑quarter 2026 revenue increase, outpacing analysts' expectations. The growth was anchored by robust local television advertising and incremental gains from its digital extensions. Diversified assets such as the...
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Worldwide Box Office: Set To Beat The Top-Grossing Thor Movie’s $850M+ Global Haul
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is on track to become 2026’s highest‑grossing film, poised to exceed $900 million worldwide after posting $847.8 million to date. Domestic earnings stand at $389.5 million, while overseas receipts have reached $458.3 million. The animated sequel is within $10 million...
Roku Is One of the Big Earnings Winners of the Day. Two Major Analysts See More to Go
Roku posted a strong first‑quarter, reporting $1.25 billion in revenue, a 22% year‑over‑year rise, and adjusted EBITDA of $148.4 million that topped the $131.3 million consensus. The results lifted the stock as much as 9% and prompted Morgan Stanley and Bank of America...
Pollstar Announces Data-Sharing Agreement With Victory Live, Adds Average Secondary Market Ticket Prices
Pollstar and Victory Live have entered a data‑sharing agreement that will surface average U.S. secondary‑market ticket prices on Pollstar.com’s artist research pages. Starting today, Pollstar Pro and Ultimate subscribers can view a 36‑month secondary‑price metric alongside primary‑market averages and gross...
A Date With Death 2 Dating Sim Kickstarter Already Fully Funded
Two and a Half Studios launched the Kickstarter for *A Date with Death 2: Remnants* on April 30, 2026, seeking $28,783. Within a day, more than 2,300 backers pledged over $184,000, guaranteeing full funding when the campaign closes on May...