Entertainment - Spark Newswire

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Red Light Green Light ‘Squid Game’ Reality Show Has Medics Called For This Reason

Today, 4:39 AM

The most watched series on Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) saw people compete in games and competitions for the ultimate cash prize. A total of 456 people competed in children’s games with a chance to win it all, while also unknowingly risking their lives to do so.

NFLX

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Justin Bieber Lands $200M Catalog Deal With This Blackstone-Backed Company: Why Artists, Private Equity Will ‘Never Say Never’ To More Deals

By Chris Katje

Today, 4:39 AM

One of the bestselling singers of the last decade has landed a massive deal for songs and artist royalties. Here’s a look at the deal Justin Bieber landed and why the value of song catalogs is rising and becoming highly coveted.

APO

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‘The Last Of Us’ HBO Series Strikes Gold: Massive Increases In Videogame Sales Push Other Studios To Double Down On Screen Adaption Strategy

By Franca Quarneti

Today, 4:39 AM

“The Last of Us” TV series, which premiered on Warner Bros Discovery Inc (NASDAQ: WBD)’s HBO on Jan.

NFLX

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‘Game Of Thrones’ Who? HBO And HBO Max Might Have Another Hit Franchise With ‘The Last of Us’

By Chris Katje

Today, 4:39 AM

Once known as the home of “Game of Thrones,” HBO and HBO Max might soon be referenced more for another hit show. Here’s a look at the early ratings and success for one of the newest video game adaptations that could provide a boost to HBO and HBO Max.

SONY

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Riot Games Refuses To Give In To Blackmailers After League of Legends Source Code Hack

By Franca Quarneti

Today, 4:39 AM

Riot Games, the video game developer, publisher and esports tournament company owned by Tencent Holdings ADR (OTC: TCEHY), announced the source code for its game League of Legends had been stolen.

TCEHY

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Can Netflix Win A Best Picture Like Apple? Will Big Box Office Movies Have Their Day In The Awards Spotlight Again? 2 Big Questions From The Academy Award Nominations

By Chris Katje

Today, 4:39 AM

On Tuesday, the nominations for the 95th Academy Awards were announced. Several critical darlings received numerous nominations and many of the top nominated movies from the recent Golden Globes awards show also heard their names called again.

AAPL

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The Last of Us Director Vs. HBO: Unionization Demands After Not Getting Credit

By Franca Quarneti

Today, 4:39 AM

Bruce Straley, one of the directors behind The Last of Us, an action-adventure game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, part of Sony Group Corp (NYSE: SONY<

SONY

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Highly Anticipated Documentary On Ukraine War And Zelenskyy To Premiere At This Film Festival

By Chris Katje

Today, 4:39 AM

A leading film festival could include one of the most talked about films of the year thanks to the person behind the camera and the subject of the documentary. Here are the details of a documentary about the war in Ukraine.

EDR

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DC Video Games Sets Stage For Skyrocketing Profits Through Cinematic Universe Collaboration

By Benzinga Gaming

Today, 4:39 AM

By Enrique D. Fernández The success of movies based on DC and Marvel's biggest superheroes continues to reshape the way of doing business and now promises to change the course of the pop culture economy for good.

DIS

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Is MrBeast Taking The Helm As The New ‘Twitter Super Official CEO’?

By AJ Fabino

Today, 4:39 AM

MrBeast, the popular YouTuber known for his generous philanthropy and stunts, changed his Twitter bio to read "Twitter Super Official CEO" on Monday, sparking speculation about the future of the platform.

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