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Technology Oct 13

Epic Games Moves Developers to AI-First Model, Threatening $1.5 Billion Disney Game

CEO Tim Sweeney told staff on social media that Epic has a "huge pivot underway," moving developers to AI-accelerated workflows that could upend its $1.5 billion Disney partnership.

2 min read Ars Technica

World Oct 2

Marvel Drops Final VisionQuest Trailer as White Vision Confronts His Missing Humanity

Marvel released the last trailer for VisionQuest, centering on White Vision's struggle to reconcile his predecessor's memories with his own missing virtue.

2 min read Ars Technica

Entertainment Oct 1

Netflix Hires Former Disney Exec Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul as Head of TV Series Communications

Netflix has tapped longtime Disney communications executive Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul to lead publicity for its television series, filling a role that oversees messaging for one of the streamer's largest content divisions.

2 min read Variety

Entertainment Oct 1

Disney Boycott Over Kimmel Suspension Exposes Merger Risk to Subscribers

A boycott threat against Disney last fall after it pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live! off the air showed how quickly a streaming giant's content decisions can turn into a subscriber revolt.

2 min read Ars Technica

Entertainment Sep 30

Disney+ Unveils Halloween Slate With New Series 'Coven Academy' Leading October Lineup

Disney+ rolls out a curated Halloween collection for October 2026, anchored by the supernatural dramedy "Coven Academy" about three teenage witches in New Orleans.

2 min read Variety

Technology Sep 29

Black Bear Taps Paramount Veteran Dan Cohen to Lead TV Distribution Push

Black Bear has hired industry veteran Dan Cohen to head its television distribution arm and launched a new digital networks division as the indie studio ramps up film output.

2 min read Variety

Entertainment Sep 29

Disney Cuts 300 Jobs in HR and Tech as CEO Josh D'Amaro Escalates Cost Trimming

Disney is laying off roughly 300 employees, mostly in human resources and technology, marking the third round of cuts since Josh D'Amaro became CEO in March.

2 min read CNBC Top