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July 16, 2026
Seth Green Wants to Join the’Dungeon Crawler Carl’ Live-Action Series: ‘I’d Make a Really Good Mordecai’
“Family Guy” star Seth Green is a big “Dungeon Crawler Carl” fan who wants it to be known he’d love to join the cast of the live-action TV series — but doesn’t want to use his personal connections ...
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July 12, 2026
‘Little House’ Star Crosby Fitzgerald on ‘American Primeval’ Inspiration, the Ingalls’ ‘Risky Move’ and Welcoming a Baby Cow in Season 2
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Little House on the Prairie,” now streaming on Netflix. “Palm Royale” star Crosby Fitzgerald swears she “manifested” her role as Caroline “Ma” Ing...
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July 10, 2026
‘Pokémon Go’ Exec Promises 1,000-Person Times Square Mewtwo Event Is Just the Start of 10th Anniversary: ‘My Personal Goal Is to Create Core Memories’ for All Players
Ten years ago, “Pokémon Go” vice president of product Michael Steranka was crying in the shower because the first large-scale event for the hit mobile game was, in his own opinion, a disaster. The ...
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July 10, 2026
Netflix’s ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Writer on Landing Fan Favorite From Original Series for That Scary Cameo
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the “Little House on the Prairie” reboot through Episode 2, now streaming on Netflix. Few things are as scary to OG “Little House on the Prairie” v...
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July 10, 2026
From ‘Dead by Daylight’ Game to ‘Camp Crystal Lake’ TV Series, How Horror Inc. Plans to Keep Reviving Jason Voorhees: ‘This Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg’
With the amount of new “Friday the 13th”-themed film, TV and gaming content coming out this year and a wave of new Jason Voorhees merch popping up, a casual horror fan would be forgiven for thinkin...
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July 9, 2026
Seth Green Joins Global Gaming League’s Advisory Board as Esports Entertainment Company Launches New Gaming Platform, GGL Primes (EXCLUSIVE)
Actor and producer Seth Green has joined the advisory board for rising esports entertainment company, Global Gaming League (GGL). Green joins GGL as it launches its new gaming platform, GGL Primes,...
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July 7, 2026
How ‘RuneScape’ Studio Is Prepping a 25-Year-Old PC Franchise for Its First-Ever Console Release, Including Crossplay
The release of the latest chapter in the “RuneScape” franchise is fast approaching with the September launch of “Dragonwilds,” which will mark a turning point for the beloved PC franchise. Currentl...
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July 6, 2026
Amazon’s New ‘Tomb Raider’ Video Game Star on Becoming Lara Croft, Sophie Turner’s TV Series and the ‘Really, Really Big’ Adventure Coming in ‘Catalyst’
On the heels of a big launch for its new James Bond video game, “007 First Light,” and talks of another 007 film, Amazon is going all in on another classic British character with the upcoming debut...
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July 6, 2026
‘House of the Dragon’: Emma D’Arcy on Rhaenyra’s ‘Paranoia’ Following That Daeron Swap and Returning to ‘Pure Targaryenism’ With Daemon
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 3, Episode 3 of “House of the Dragon,” now streaming on HBO Max. Rhaenyra Targaryen has taken her (rightful, if you’re on the “Blacks” side)...
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July 6, 2026
Xbox to Lay Off Up to 3,200 Staffers in ‘Most Significant Restructure’ in Company’s History
Xbox is set to layoff 1,600 staffers Monday and up to another 1,600 over the next year in what new CEO Asha Sharma calls the “most significant restructure” in the Microsoft-owned company’s history....
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July 6, 2026
‘House of the Dragon’ Star Steve Toussaint Teases Consequences of Corlys’ ‘Very Dangerous’ Request of Rhaenyra
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 3, Episode 3 of “House of the Dragon,” now streaming on HBO Max. Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen got a slap in the face from her hand of the queen,...
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July 2, 2026
Crunchyroll Founder Launches AniBiz, New Global Anime Licensing Platform With Offerings From Aniplex, Toei and More Top IP Holders (EXCLUSIVE)
Crunchyroll founder and former CEO Kun Gao’s anime-focused media company Nakama launched new platform AniBiz.com Thursday. The offering is described as “the first dedicated B2B marketplace built sp...
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July 1, 2026
Sony’s PlayStation to Stop Releasing Games on Physical Discs
PlayStation will cease production of physical discs for its games beginning with new titles releasing in 2028. The news comes on the heels of Take-Two Interactive’s Rockstar Games revealing that “G...
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June 30, 2026
How Harlan Coben and Netflix Found Record-Breaking Success Together – and What Comes Next for Their Mystery-Thriller Universe
Author Harlan Coben and Netflix proved to be a match made in mystery-thriller heaven with the impressive launch of “I Will Find You” earlier this month — and even more so with the limited series’ W...
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June 30, 2026
Inside Netflix’s ‘Unhinged’ Horror Game, Made in Secret Collaboration With David Fincher and ‘Weapons’ Director Zach Cregger
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Night School Studio’s new horror game “Unhinged,” now available on Netflix. David Fincher, “Weapons” filmmaker Zach Cregger and Night School Studio...
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June 30, 2026
Josh Wakely’s Grace Games Signs With CAA (EXCLUSIVE)
Josh Wakely’s Grace Games has signed with CAA for representation across all areas. The newly launched interactive label from Wakely’s production banner, Grace: A Storytelling Company, is focused on...
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June 30, 2026
‘Paris & Pups’ Producer HappyNest Entertainment Expands Slate With New R.L. Stine Series, ‘Louie and Bear’ Adaptation and Space Camp Franchise (EXCLUSIVE)
HappyNest Entertainment, the producer behind Paris Hilton’s “Paris & Pups” YouTube show, is in early development on several new projects, including a series with “Goosebumps” author R.L. Stine,...
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June 30, 2026
Danish Esports Company Blast Opens NYC Headquarters, Plots Live Entertainment Biz Expansion Following Record $133 Million in Revenue (EXCLUSIVE)
On the heels of a record $133 million in revenue last year, global esports company Blast has opened a new headquarters in New York City and announced plans to further expand “beyond traditional esp...
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June 29, 2026
‘House of the Dragon’ Stars Emma D’Arcy and Matt Smith on What Rhaenyra and Daemon’s Big Move Means for the Rest of Season 3
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 3, Episode 2 of “House of the Dragon,” now streaming on HBO Max. “House of the Dragon” fans have had a week to accept the death of Jace Targ...
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June 27, 2026
‘Every Year After’ Renewed for Season 2 at Amazon; Will Focus on Charlie’s Story From ‘One Golden Summer’ Sequel Book
Get ready to return to Barry’s Bay: “Every Year After” has been renewed for a second season at Amazon’s Prime Video less than a month after its debut. Based on Carley Fortune’s bestselling novel “E...
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June 26, 2026
Crunchyroll Acquires ‘Kagurabachi’ Anime Series for April 2027 Release; Katsuyuki Konishi Joins Cast as Togo Shiba (EXCLUSIVE)
Crunchyroll has acquired the international streaming rights for the eagerly anticipated upcoming anime series “Kagurabachi.” Additionally, the streamer has confirmed actor Katsuyuki Konishi has joi...
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June 25, 2026
Xbox Hikes X and S Consoles Price by More Than $100, Discontinues 2 TB Model
Xbox is hiking the prices of its X and S gaming consoles by more than $100 across models, the Microsoft-owned company announced Thursday. This marks the second time Xbox has raised the prices of it...
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June 25, 2026
‘Jet Lag: The Game’ Season 19 to Premiere at Picturehouse Cinemas in London (EXCLUSIVE)
“Jet Lag: The Game” Season 19 will debut Aug. 1 at a ticketed in-person premiere event hosted at Picturehouse Central London and simulcast to select Picturehouse Cinemas locations across the U.K. T...
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June 24, 2026
‘Dungeon Masters’: D&D Maker Sets ‘Arcana Unleashed’ as Season 2 Campaign for Actual-Play TV Series (EXCLUSIVE)
“Dungeons & Dragons” maker Wizards of the Coast has set the theme for the upcoming second installment of its “Dungeon Masters” TV series. Beginning with its July 8 premiere on YouTube, the nine...
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June 24, 2026
‘GTA 6’ Reveals $80 Price, ‘Single-Player’ Only for November Launch
Rockstar Games has finally revealed the price for “Grand Theft Auto VI” — and the fact the game will be a “single-player experience” at launch — just ahead of pre-orders opening for the eagerly ant...
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June 24, 2026
‘Dead Meat’ Horror Awards Set Ticketed Live-Stream Event in Addition to YouTube Broadcast for 2026 Show (EXCLUSIVE)
For the first time ever, YouTube’s “Dead Meat” team is adding a ticketed live-stream event to their annual horror awards show. Created by James Janisse and Chelsea Rebecca, the husband-and-wife duo...
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June 23, 2026
Netflix Sets Immersive Horror Video Game ‘Unhinged’ Starring Zoë Kravitz, Sadie Sink and Troy Baker
Just a few days after launching its much-hyped new FIFA game, Netflix has unveiled the streamer’s next big play-on-TV game will come from a wildly different genre. Titled “Unhinged,” the upcoming g...
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June 22, 2026
‘Voicemails for Isabelle’ Star Zoey Deutch and Filmmaker on Forgiving Wes, Jill’s Grief and Rom-Com’s Magic: The Gathering Plot Twist
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Voicemails for Isabelle,” now streaming on Netflix. Netflix’s latest rom-com hit, “Voicemails for Isabelle,” landed on the streamer last Friday foll...
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June 22, 2026
‘Game Changer’ Spinoff ‘Crowd Control’ Sets Season 2 Cast, Including Nicole Byer, Cameron Esposito, Taylor Tomlinson, Bobby Moynihan and More (EXCLUSIVE)
Indie streamer Dropout has set 30 comedians to compete on the upcoming second season of its latest “Game Changer” spinoff, “Crowd Control.” Hosted by Jacquis Neal with announcer Chioke I’Anson, eac...
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June 17, 2026
‘Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It’ Movie in the Works at Netflix From ‘The Nightingale’ Producer, ‘Book Lovers’ Screenwriter (EXCLUSIVE)
“Brooke and Connor Make a Podcast” co-host Brooke Averick’s debut novel, “Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It,” is being adapted into a movie at Netflix. Following a highly competitive bidding war, the s...
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