Bob Iger may be exiting the Mouse House before his CEO contract expires at the end of the year. Iger has told “associates” that he plans to step down as CEO and “pull back from daily management” before the Dec. 31 end of his contract, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday,
In an era defined by consolidation and scale, Mediawan’s acquisition of Peter Chernin’s North Road Company brings together one of Europe’s fastest-growing content groups and one of the most influential producers in Hollywood, creating what Chernin calls “arguably the most
Sony Pictures Classics lands rights to Stephanie Ahn’s feature debut “Bedford Park,” following its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. The film also won the U.S. dramatic special jury award for debut feature earlier Friday. In a statement announcing the acquisition — Sony
"Mama. I thought we had time."
A move to a "unified" system for Roblox avatars is not going over well with the community.
TUNIS, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Tunisian President Kais Saied has extended a long-running state of emergency by 11 months until December 31, the official gazette showed on Friday. The North African country has been under a state of emergency since 2015 after an attack in which
Boring visuals and too many ideas make it hard to enjoy this free-to-play shooter's excellent combat The post Highguard: The Kotaku Review appeared first on Kotaku .
Xbox Game Pass added a lot of new games this month. Here are the best additions of the January crop.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and 15 other Senate Democrats sent a letter to the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers rebuking a proposed rule that would limit federal water protections, arguing that it ignores science and threatens drinking water for millions of Americans.
While that's high for a documentary, the Brett Ratner-directed Amazon MGM feature carries with it a hefty price tag.
A group of galleries met to address the “increasing number of vendors” on and near Broadway, many of whom are immigrants under threat.
Milo Ventimiglia has been set as the star of “American Blue,” a cop drama pilot at HBO Max. Additionally, David Ayer has joined the project as director. The official logline reads, “Native son Brian ‘Milk’ Milkovich (Ventimiglia) returns to his hometown of Joliet, Illinois, to
Tehran has said it will never negotiate on its missile and defence systems, but that it is open to talks.
A former Google engineer was convicted Thursday of stealing AI-related trade secrets from the tech giant for Chinese companies, according to the U.S. attorney's office for the Northern District of California. Linwei Ding, also known as Leon Ding, was found guilty of seven
Respawn says the game will remain available on the Nintendo Switch 2
The Beekeeper and Working Man formula is back in Shelter, another movie with lots of action that'll be huge on Prime Video streaming in six months.
Fans can't use their hard-earned Atoms to buy it either The post Fallout 76 Cashes In On Season 2 Hype With $30 NCR Power Armor appeared first on Kotaku .
Bruce Springsteen brought his protest song “Streets of Minneapolis” to the actual streets of Minneapolis Friday afternoon, making an unadvertised appearance at a daytime benefit concert organized by Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello. At the noontime concert, billed as “A
If deleting the social media post tomorrow would change nothing about how artists are paid or how resources are allocated, the gallery’s allyship is disposable.
Don Lemon can’t anchor “The Don Lemon Show” at present, but that doesn’t mean the program has gone quiet. A group of prominent creators, influencers and media figures kept Lemon’s YouTube channel active Friday, asking viewers who call themselves “Lemon Heads” to support the
Ariana Grande got a digital enhancement on the latest cover of Vogue Japan. The “Wicked” star and pop singer is the cover subject of the magazine’s latest issue. But people quickly spotted a problem with the original Vogue Japan cover photo: Ariana is sporting an uncanny six
Among the many events in Los Angeles this week leading up to Sunday's Grammys ceremony was an event honoring Pharrell Williams. Pharrell, who was just knighted in France last week, was the guest of honor at the Recording Academy Honors, presented by the academy's Black Music
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Thursday filed a civil rights complaint against Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz, claiming he discriminated against Armenians in Los Angeles County by accusing them of hospice fraud. The complaint
Here's what critics are saying about the year's most controversial documentary.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) announced Friday afternoon that the Senate is poised to vote on a series of amendments and then pass a massive package of appropriations bills to fund the federal departments and agencies. Thune announced votes on seven amendments,
An exhibition retells the story of his discovery by Berenice Abbott, leaving out the details of a life defined by failure.
Donald Trump’s nominee to be the next chairman of the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, appeared in the government’s Friday release of additional Jeffrey Epstein tiles. Warsh’s name appears to be on an emailed list of guests to “St. Barth’s Christmas 2010,” among others such as
A new batch of documents released by the Justice Department on Friday confirm that sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein had active—and seemingly close—relatonships with Elon Musk and Steve Bannon. One email shows Musk reaching out to Epstein in December of 2013, mentioning that he
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche on Friday defended Tulsi Gabbard’s presence days earlier at an FBI raid at an election office in Georgia, as questions mount over the notable appearance for a director of national intelligence. “Could you please explain Tulsi Gabbard’s role
Political commentator Bill O’Reilly said Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) should face federal charges for defying federal immigration laws in the city. “He’s in trouble,” O’Reilly said Thursday on NewsNation’s "Katie Pavlich Tonight," adding, "What you’ve got now in Minnesota
Instead of waiting for Indonesian President Prabowo’s giant sea wall, some have turned to redesigning their homes.
Wildlight Entertainment's free-to-play shooter is adding a limited time 5v5 mode over the weekend The post Highguard Devs Make A Big Change As Player Count Nosedives appeared first on Kotaku .
Despite high-tech new therapies, people with sickle cell anemia still encounter stigma today The post The Devastating Disease Neglected for Decades appeared first on Nautilus .
After spending years uncovering his family’s complicated dynamics in “A Family Affair,” Dutch filmmaker Tom Fassaert thought he was done turning the camera on his home life. Alas, soon after his grandmother’s death, his father gave him a call to say he was about to intervene in
Culkin, who famously played O’Hara’s savvy son in Home Alone , paid tribute to the late actress
Tom Morello headlined a benefit concert for the families of Department of Homeland Security shooting victims Renee Good and Alex Pretti this afternoon at the legendary Minneapolis music venue First Avenue. Promo materials touted a very special guest, and indeed, Morello's
It’s always hard to believe a public figure is gone after their unexpected passing. But in the case of Catherine O’Hara, it’s especially difficult, because the actor and comedian remained such a vital and dynamic presence well into her later career. For many fans, the Canadian
It seems Hollywood’s leading men have found the definitive it-accessory of 2026: hoops. Whether worn as a pair or in a single ear, silver or gold, bejeweled or classic, the earring style is inescapable on red carpets, award shows and media appearances, having become a staple
Pizza Hut is slicing out a venue that has long been a favorite place for its commercials, exiting the hours ahead of the Super Bowl, where it has spent years running commercials urging people to order pies, wings and more. The Yum Brands restaurant chain is not expected to
President Donald Trump was named in more of convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s unsealed emails on Friday. After the Department of Justice released a new trove of emails, social media sleuths and journalists scoured the files for mentions of Trump, who had a long and
Cosmic radio pulses repeating every few minutes or hours, known as long-period transients, have puzzled astronomers since their discovery in 2022. Our new study, published in Nature Astronomy today, might finally add some clarity.
Although DNA is tightly packed and protected within the cell nucleus, it is constantly threatened by damage from normal metabolic processes or external stressors such as radiation or chemical substances. To counteract this, cells rely on an elaborate network of repair
The Schitt’s Creek and Last of Us actor has passed away at 71 The post The Internet Reacts To The Death Of Catherine O’Hara appeared first on Kotaku .
Would probably be nice if Tottenham could reload their season though.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) and state Attorney General Keith Ellison (D) confirmed Friday they will testify on March 4 before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee over the state's welfare fraud scandal. “Americans deserve answers about the rampant misuse of
This convoluted cursed technique grants Hakari an edge in the Culling Game.
Markice Moore will lead the cast of “High Rollers,” a high-stakes thriller. Azur-De, Jadah Blue, Jason Mitchell and Michael Rubenstone join Moore rounding out the supporting cast. Salvatore Sclafani will direct from a screenplay co-written by Manny Halley and Manny Halley Jr.,
Fans have pointed out that some of the tiny homes on a building kit manufacturer's website look very similar to The Sims 4.
Spotify returned for Grammy Week last night at Los Angeles’ Lot at Formosa to celebrate the eight nominees for best new artist, featuring performances from Olivia Dean, Leon Thomas, Katseye, Addison Rae, Sombr, Lola Young, Alex Warren and the Marías. The streamer’s annual
