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‘GTA 6’ Price Still Not Revealed, but Take-Two Chief Says Rockstar on Track to Begin Marketing This Summer

Rockstar Games’ “Grand Theft Auto 6” is still on track for its Nov. 19 release but does not yet have an announced price. And that reveal isn’t coming along with parent company Take-Two Interactive’s earnings results today. “No,” Take-Two Interactive CEO Zelnick told Variety, when asked during an interview Thursday if a “GTA 6” pricing […]

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Fortyseven Communications Opens London Office and Integrates With Sister Agency Indigo Pearl; Launches Global Creator Relations Practice

The Keywords Studios-owned Fortyseven Communications (47) is opening a London office and launching a global creation relations division, two developments that come as the gaming and entertainment-focused PR company is marking its 20th anniversary. As part of the move into London, 47’s UK sister agency, Indigo Pearl, will be integrated into the 47 team. According […]

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‘Broken Sword’ Movie in the Works From Live-Action ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Screenwriter, Story Kitchen (EXCLUSIVE)

A film adaptation of mystery-adventure video game franchise “Broken Sword” is being developed by game maker Revolution Software, producer Story Kitchen and Disney’s live-action “Beauty and the Beast” screenwriter Evan Spiliotopoulos. Created by Charles Cecil, the “Broken Sword” series debuted in 1996 with “The Shadow of the Templars.” The franchise follows intrepid American George Stobbart […]

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‘Game Changer’ Host Sam Reich on What Got Cut From Season 8 Premiere’s Censor-Heavy Episode, Including Jeremy Culhane’s ‘SNL’ Joke

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for the Season 8 premiere of Dropout’s “Game Changer,” titled “Don’t Wake Standards & Practices.” The eighth season premiere of Dropout’s ever-evolving game show “Game Changer” wasn’t about whether you won or lost (mostly), but how you played the censorship game. Featuring Dropout regulars Ally Beardsley, Lou Wilson and Jeremy […]

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‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ Author on That ‘Sexy’ Ending to ‘A Parade of Horribles,’ What’s Coming in Final Two Books

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains major spoilers for “A Parade of Horribles,” the eighth book in Matt Dinniman’s “Dungeon Crawler Carl” series. The “Dungeon Crawler Carl” lit RPG novel series ended its eighth installment, “A Parade of Horribles,” with several bombshells that will shake up the journey for Carl, Princess Donut, Mongo, Ren and their now-expanded […]

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‘Stranger Things’ Creators Reveal David Harbour Was ‘Second Choice’ to Billy Crudup for Hopper Role: ‘Everything Happens for a Reason’

“Stranger Things” could have been a whole different show if creators Matt and Ross Duffer had gotten their original casting choice for Chief Jim Hopper — and it’s not Josh Brolin. During an interview with “Happy Sad Confused” host Josh Horowitz posted Monday, the Duffers are asked to reveal who their “first choice” was for […]

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‘Transformers’ Attraction to Launch in Brazil This Year as Hasbro Expands Global Experiences Biz (EXCLUSIVE)

A “Transformers” attraction will open in Brazil later this year, marking the latest live experience from toy giant Hasbro and a huge push into the LATAM market. Made by partnership with Dream Cars Automóveis e Eventos, the “Transformers” experience (which will mark Brazil’s first fixed, immersive attraction based on the Hasbro IP) is set to […]

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Keith Cox, Who First Brought Taylor Sheridan to Paramount, to Exit as Chief of MTV Entertainment Studios

After 20 years with Paramount brands, MTV Entertainment Studios president Keith Cox is stepping down from his position. Paramount Television Studios president Matt Thunell and Cox announced the news in notes to Paramount employees Thursday, which were obtained by Variety. Per Thunell, Cox’s direct reports, Paramount Television Studios vice presidents Antonia Covault and Todd Baynes will […]

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