News•Feb 13, 2026
Wherever the Event, Pocket Gamer Connects Is All About Business
Pocket Gamer Connects (PGC) has become a business‑centric conference series that delivers tangible outcomes for the global games industry. Since its 2014 launch, the brand has hosted 57 events in 16 cities, attracting 70,000 attendees and scheduling more than 155,000 one‑to‑one meetings. Those interactions have sparked deals worth over $1.5 billion, with participants praising the depth and quality of connections. The model adapts to each market, offering rapid‑first‑mover networking in emerging regions and deeper, high‑stakes talks in established hubs.
By PocketGamer.biz
News•Feb 13, 2026
Ubisoft Says Creative House Leadership Will Include 'Respected' External Hires
Ubisoft announced the creation of five internal Creative Houses to centralise its flagship franchises, with Vantage Studios already backed by Tencent for €1.16 billion. The company will appoint external industry veterans to lead these houses starting in March, aiming to accelerate...
By Game Developer (formerly Gamasutra)
News•Feb 13, 2026
Buyouts Signal Growing Fracture Inside CBS News
About a quarter of eligible CBS Evening News staff have taken voluntary buyouts, with 11 non‑unionized employees, including six producers, exiting amid uncertainty. The departures follow new editor‑in‑chief Bari Weiss’s controversial vision, which staff were told they could reject, and...
By Poynter
News•Feb 13, 2026
Anthony Edwards Has a Plan to Get Your Attention
NBA star Anthony Edwards is turning his on‑court fame into a media empire through Three‑Fifths Media, which now produces the unscripted series *Year Six* and the viral Believe That Awards. The company, co‑founded with manager Justin Holland, secured a production...
By Fast Company
News•Feb 13, 2026
Done Deal: UMG’s Downtown Acquisition Approved by EU Competition Regulator
The European Commission approved Universal Music Group’s $775 million acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings, conditional on divesting the Curve royalty‑accounting business. The decision ends a year‑long antitrust review and clears the way for UMG to integrate Downtown’s distribution and publishing services,...
By Music Business Worldwide (MBW)
News•Feb 13, 2026
Indie Veteran Stuart Ford on Netflix-Warner Deal: We Have to “Fight Tooth and Nail” Or Film Professionals Will Become “Uber...
Stuart Ford, veteran indie financier, warned that a Netflix‑Warner merger would likely harm the film ecosystem, likening future talent roles to “Uber drivers” for tech giants. He stressed that preserving proper theatrical windowing and backend participation is essential to keep...
By The Hollywood Reporter (THR)
News•Feb 13, 2026
IIMW Recap: India Has a Venues Problem
The India International Music Week conference in Mumbai highlighted a critical shortage of mid‑capacity live‑music venues, specifically spaces for 500‑5,000 attendees. Panelists explained that production costs rise sharply beyond 500 seats, making it financially unviable for promoters to scale up....
By Music Ally
News•Feb 13, 2026
Ye Hit With Lawsuit Over ‘Vultures 2’ Sample (Again)
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, faces another copyright lawsuit over the Vultures 2 track “530.” Swsh claims the song illegally samples the outro vocals from its 2018 recording “Break the Fall.” The complaint also names collaborator Ty Dolla $ign, Ye’s YZY...
By Billboard
News•Feb 13, 2026
MF Doom Estate Revives Temu Counterfeit Merch Lawsuit
A federal judge has allowed the MF Doom estate to proceed with a revised trademark infringement lawsuit against Temu, alleging the platform actively curates, advertises, and ships counterfeit merchandise bearing the late rapper’s mask and name. The original case was...
By Billboard
News•Feb 13, 2026
Capcom Cup 12 Pay-per-View Pricing and Details Finally Revealed, Free Version of Stream Technically Available
Capcom has unveiled the final pay‑per‑view pricing for Capcom Cup 12, cutting the cost from the originally announced $26 to $6 for a one‑day ticket and $10 for a two‑day pass. The same pricing applies to the Street Fighter League: World...
By EventHubs
News•Feb 12, 2026
Future Of TikTok U.S.: A Conversation With Keen's Bradley Keefer
TikTok’s U.S. platform, now under new ownership, suffered early outages and a 150% surge in uninstalls, yet ad spend remained steady. Sensor Tower data shows ad costs fell roughly 36% while ROI climbed 60% year‑over‑year, according to Keen Decision Systems’...
By MediaPost
News•Feb 12, 2026
Roku Made Over $4.7 Billion in 2025
Roku reported $4.737 billion in net revenue for 2025, a 15% year‑over‑year increase, while streaming hours rose 15% to 145.6 billion. The company highlighted record‑breaking Premium Subscriptions net adds in Q4 and a 75% jump in Roku Sports sign‑ups. The Roku Channel...
By Cord Cutters News
News•Feb 12, 2026
California Fines Disney For Alleged Privacy Violations
Disney agreed to pay $2.75 million to settle California Attorney General claims it breached the state’s privacy law by not honoring user opt‑out requests. The settlement requires Disney to create a consumer‑friendly, easy‑to‑execute opt‑out process and to cease cross‑context behavioral advertising...
By MediaPost
News•Feb 12, 2026
Albertsons Companies Signs On To Test OpenAI ChatGPT Ads
Albertsons Companies has entered OpenAI’s ChatGPT Ads pilot, joining Target, Williams‑Sonoma and Omnicom in testing conversational advertising. The retailer will run Valentine’s Day‑focused ads that appear when users ask for gifts, recipes or party ideas. Ads will be clearly labeled...
By MediaPost
News•Feb 12, 2026
We All Knew ARC Raiders Struck Gold. But the Actual Sales Put Most AAA Blockbusters to Shame
ARC Raiders sold over 14 million copies in just three months, delivering roughly $560 million in revenue and accounting for a significant share of Nexon's $3.1 billion earnings. The title outperformed many recent AAA blockbusters despite launching alongside heavyweight franchises like Battlefield 6 and...
By Destructoid
News•Feb 12, 2026
Meet Boston Named Official Destination Partner for RLCS Major 2026
Meet Boston has signed a partnership to become the official destination partner for the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) 2026 Boston Major. The four‑day event will run Feb. 19‑22 at Boston University’s Agganis Arena, featuring 16 elite teams competing for a...
By The Esports Advocate
News•Feb 12, 2026
YouTube Is Now Available on Apple Vision Pro
Google has released an official YouTube app for Apple’s Vision Pro headset, ending reliance on Safari or third‑party workarounds. The app, available through the VisionOS App Store, supports subscriptions, playlists, watch history, and all video formats including 360°, VR180, and...
By Cord Cutters News
News•Feb 12, 2026
CinemaCon Adds Panel Showcasing Angel, Row K and StudioCanal Slates
CinemaCon will debut a new CinemaCon Film Showcase panel on April 13, featuring independent distributors Angel, Row K Entertainment, and StudioCanal alongside traditional studio sessions. The three companies will present their upcoming theatrical slates, including Angel’s 2026 releases, Row K’s...
By The Wrap
News•Feb 12, 2026
The International Heads to Shanghai This Summer
Valve announced that The International 15 will be held in Shanghai from August 20‑23, 2026, at the Oriental Sports Center. The indoor arena can accommodate up to 18,000 fans depending on configuration. Sixteen teams will vie for the title after...
By The Esports Advocate
News•Feb 12, 2026
FaZe Vegas Names Capriotti’s Its Official Sandwich Partner
FaZe Vegas, a top Call of Duty League franchise, announced a partnership with Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, naming the chain its official sandwich partner. The deal includes jersey branding, curated social‑media content, and fan‑perks that unlock special rewards after each team victory....
By The Esports Advocate
News•Feb 12, 2026
Mewgenics Has Its Own Resetti Who Will Destroy Your Run If You Save Scum
Mewgenics, the cat‑breeding tactical roguelike from Tyler Glaiel and Edmund McMillen, recouped its entire development budget within three hours of its February 10 launch and set a new Steam concurrency record with 83,956 players on February 11. Within the first day, players...
By Kotaku
News•Feb 12, 2026
Unsurprisingly, Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined Is a Massive Hit in Japan
Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined became Japan’s best‑selling physical game last week, moving 456,552 units across three platforms. The PS5, Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch each secured a top‑three spot, underscoring the title’s cross‑platform appeal. By contrast, the next‑best seller, Nioh 3, sold just...
By Push Square
News•Feb 12, 2026
Elon Musk's Boring Company Selected for Universal Tunnel Project
Elon Musk’s The Boring Company has been chosen by Universal’s Shingle Creek Transit and Utility Community Development District to build a high‑speed Tesla tunnel linking Universal Orlando Resort with the new Epic Universe expansion. The 25‑year agreement tasks the firm...
By Blooloop — Theme Parks
News•Feb 12, 2026
Stage Two of Roadmap to Support Growth and Development of Programmatic TV in Europe Underway
The European Programmatic TV Initiative (EPTVI) has launched Stage Two of its roadmap, moving from strategic planning to concrete solutions for scaling programmatic TV across Europe. The new phase will produce three core deliverables – North Star principles, reusable core...
By TVBEurope
News•Feb 12, 2026
Dartsee Helps Players Level up with New Darts Class Game
Dartsee, a leader in interactive social gaming, has launched Darts Class, its 13th game designed to let players practice and improve their dart skills. The new mode offers three difficulty levels and two gameplay modes, with targets that shrink and...
By Blooloop — Theme Parks
News•Feb 12, 2026
Framestore Aims to Revolutionise Production with AI Platform
Framestore has teamed up with i*wot studios, the creators behind Amazon’s The Wheel of Time, to develop an AI‑enabled platform that unifies production workflows across film, TV, animation, immersive experiences, social media, user‑generated content and gaming. The platform will consolidate...
By TVBEurope
News•Feb 12, 2026
Six Flags Hiring for More than 50,000 Jobs Across US Parks
Six Flags announced a National Hiring Week from Feb. 14‑22, targeting more than 50,000 part‑time and seasonal positions across its U.S. parks. The rollout covers roles in rides, food and beverage, admissions, entertainment, retail, security, EMT services and lifeguarding. Applicants...
By Blooloop — Theme Parks
News•Feb 12, 2026
Liseberg’s 2025 Financial Results: More Guests, Higher Revenue
Liseberg reported a rebound in 2025, welcoming 3 million guests – 100 000 more than the prior year – and delivering an 8 percent rise in net revenue to SEK 1.696 billion. Profit after financial items recovered to SEK 16 million, signaling a return toward pre‑pandemic profitability....
By Blooloop — Theme Parks
News•Feb 12, 2026
FA Cup Delivered via IP for the First Time
Pitch International has teamed with Globecast and Synamedia to deliver the FA Cup via IP for the first time, offering broadcasters a choice between cloud‑based streaming and traditional satellite. The solution combines Synamedia’s SaaS Quortex Link with Globecast’s Connect Live...
By TVBEurope
News•Feb 12, 2026
Elevating the Next Generation of Senior Leadership Through New Rise Initiative
Rise Broadcast has launched Elevate, a six‑week leadership accelerator for women in mid‑level broadcast and media‑technology roles. The hybrid programme, running in June and July, combines virtual and in‑person sessions, expert‑led skill training, real‑world challenges, and mentorship from senior industry...
By TVBEurope
News•Feb 12, 2026
Butterfly
Dan Snaith’s fifth Daphni album, Butterfly, trades the project’s off‑kilter loops for polished, big‑room production aimed at mainstream club settings. While the record delivers tight four‑on‑the‑floor beats and glossy hooks, it sacrifices the eccentricity that distinguished earlier releases like Cherry....
By Pitchfork
News•Feb 12, 2026
Cerulean
Danny L Harle’s debut album Cerulean attempts to elevate hyperpop into a prog‑rock‑inspired art statement, immersing listeners in synthetic oceanic textures. The record features high‑profile collaborations—PinkPantheress, Julia Michaels, Caroline Polachek—that showcase Harle’s production chops, while tracks with Dua Lipa, MNEK and Oklou fall flat. Critics...
By Pitchfork
News•Feb 12, 2026
一包烟 (Yi Bao Yan)
Tim Zha’s new EP *一包烟 (Yi Bao Yan)* marks a decisive shift from his earlier electronic‑heavy Organ Tapes sound toward guitar‑centric, heartland twang while retaining his signature Auto‑Tune vocal processing. The record blends lo‑fi percussion, raw GarageBand presets, and intimate vocal...
By Pitchfork
News•Feb 12, 2026
Clearly Cursed
Toronto indie band PONY releases their third album, Clearly Cursed, after a quirky encounter with a psychic who offered a $1,500 cleansing. The record pivots toward a glossy pop sound, layering fuzzy guitars, bright synths, and bubble‑gum melodies while retaining...
By Pitchfork
News•Feb 12, 2026
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Quietly Reveals How THAT Character Can Be The Main Villain
The upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie appears to position Bowser Jr. as the primary villain, a shift hinted by the new Level Up trailer. The trailer showcases Bowser Jr. in a darker, pupil‑less “Fury” form reminiscent of the Fury Bowser power‑up from Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury. This visual...
By Screen Rant
News•Feb 12, 2026
Two Of The 21st Century's Best Martial Arts Movies Owe Debts To This 3-Hour 1971 Epic
Two of the most acclaimed 21st‑century martial‑arts films, Ang Lee’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Zhang Yimou’s House of Flying Daggers, trace their artistic lineage to King Hu’s 1971 wuxia epic A Touch of Zen. Though the two‑part film failed...
By Screen Rant
News•Feb 12, 2026
Aldis Hodge Compares DC's Hawkman To Prime Video's Cross
Aldis Hodge, known for playing DC’s Hawkman, draws parallels between his superhero role and his portrayal of homicide detective Alex Cross in Prime Video’s crime thriller Cross. In a ScreenRant interview, Hodge argues both characters share a mission to combat oppression and...
By Screen Rant
News•Feb 12, 2026
Walton Goggins Reveals How A Fallout Scene Put Him In A "Brutal" Position
Walton Goggins disclosed the grueling conditions behind a pivotal scene in Amazon Prime Video's Fallout season 2, episode 5, where his character The Ghoul is shot and falls from a window after betraying Lucy. The actor spent roughly 14 hours on a pole...
By Screen Rant
News•Feb 12, 2026
First Reactions To Glen Powell’s Dark New Thriller How To Make A Killing Are In
Glen Powell stars in the A24 dark comedy‑thriller *How to Make a Killing*, slated for U.S. release on February 20, 2026. Early reactions on X praise Powell’s twisted, charismatic lead performance and Margaret Qualley’s electric chemistry, drawing comparisons to *American...
By Screen Rant
News•Feb 12, 2026
Toronto KOI Renews Partnership With SCUF Gaming
Toronto KOI, OverActive Media’s Call of Duty League franchise, has renewed its partnership with controller maker SCUF Gaming for a seventh straight year. While financial terms remain undisclosed, the agreement ensures SCUF will equip KOI players with elite‑level controllers and...
By The Esports Advocate
News•Feb 11, 2026
New Mandated Reporter Requirements for the Entertainment Industry in California
Effective Jan 1 2026, California AB 653 (CAMERA) expands mandated‑reporter duties to talent agents, managers and coaches who work with minors. These individuals must report suspected child abuse under CANRA, with failure constituting a misdemeanor. Employers in the entertainment sector must treat this...
By National Law Review – Employment Law
News•Feb 11, 2026
Two Prosecutors Trailer: Sergei Loznitsa Captures a Quest for Justice
Sergei Loznitsa’s historical drama *Two Prosecutors* premiered at Cannes last year and is set for a U.S. theatrical launch on March 20 through Janus Films. The film follows a young Soviet prosecutor in 1937 who uncovers NKVD abuses during the...
By The Film Stage
News•Feb 11, 2026
Ralph M. Oakley To Receive NAB Chuck Sherman Television Leadership Award
The National Association of Broadcasters announced that veteran broadcaster Ralph M. Oakley will receive the Chuck Sherman Television Leadership Award at the NAB State Leadership Conference on March 3. Oakley’s career spans more than four decades, including a tenure as...
By TVNewsCheck
News•Feb 11, 2026
Bleachers Reveal New Album, Drop Song “You and Forever”
American indie‑pop act Bleachers announced their fifth studio album, Everyone for Ten Minutes, slated for release on May 22 through Dirty Hit. The campaign kicked off with the lead single “You and Forever,” accompanied by an Alex Lockett‑directed video featuring Margaret...
By Pitchfork
News•Feb 11, 2026
Haivision Named Official Video Encoder Of Minor League Baseball
Haivision announced its Makito X4 encoder will serve as the Official Video Encoder for Minor League Baseball, covering a network of 120 teams and more than 8,000 games each season. The partnership introduces a standardized, ultra‑low latency contribution layer that...
By TVNewsCheck
News•Feb 11, 2026
LiveU Spotlights Three Broadcast Priorities At NAB Show
LiveU unveiled an expanded IP‑video ecosystem at the 2026 NAB Show, highlighting the new LU900Q field unit with eSIM, 5G optimization and 4:2:2 dual‑camera support. The rollout also includes LiveU Nexus, a universal IP gateway, and LiveU Schedule, a SaaS...
By TVNewsCheck
News•Feb 11, 2026
Sherri Shepherd Promises More Joy Despite Cancellation — and Says She'll Keep an Eye on Kym Whitley
Talk‑show host Sherri Shepherd announced the cancellation of her daytime series "Sherri" after four seasons, though production will run through the fall. She thanked fans, praised her crew, and promised to keep spreading joy in new formats. Shepherd playfully warned...
By Los Angeles Times – Entertainment & Arts
News•Feb 11, 2026
Vizrt Launches Sports Production Bundles To Empower U.S. Students To Produce Like The Pros
Vizrt has introduced four Campus Stadium Production Bundles that equip U.S. high schools and colleges with broadcast‑grade sports production tools, including the TriCaster switcher, replay engines, and graphics templates. The all‑in‑one packages are paired with Viz University’s on‑demand training, enabling...
By TVNewsCheck
News•Feb 11, 2026
Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie Review: An Ambitious Comedic Triumph
Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie transforms the cult web series into a daring theatrical comedy, blending mock‑documentary antics with high‑octane stunts. The film balances insider jokes for longtime fans with broader humor that welcomes newcomers, delivering a narrative...
By The Film Stage
News•Feb 11, 2026
Hiss Golden Messenger Announces New Album I’m People, U.S. Tour
Hiss Golden Messenger frontman M.C. Taylor announced his new album I’m People, set for release on May 1, 2026 via Chrysalis, and a supporting U.S. fall tour. The lead single “In the Middle of It” draws on desert‑highway imagery and Art Bell’s...
By Pitchfork