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Dreamworks has announced that a sequel series to its 2010 animated movie “Megamind” will premiere in 2024. The show, titled “Megamind: TV Series,” will follow the villain-turned-hero as he becomes a social media influencer, with Will Ferrell’s return as the titular character yet to be confirmed. The new show will be produced by “Megamind” writers Alan Schoolcraft and Brent Simons, as well as Eric Fogel and JD Ryznar. The original movie grossed $321.88 million worldwide and established a dedicated fanbase.

According to The Wall Street Journal, Disney has closed its metaverse division and laid off all its 50 members as part of its broader restructuring process. The division was tasked with finding interactive ways to tell Disney’s stories using new technologies and was led by company veteran Mike White, who will remain at the company in an unknown role. The division’s closure also means the cancellation of White’s plan to launch a subscription service for Disney, which would have united Disney+ with the company’s retail operations and theme park apps.

Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek was optimistic about the company’s metaverse ambitions, calling it the “next great storytelling frontier.” However, under the pressure of cost-cutting measures, Disney has announced three rounds of layoffs, with the metaverse team being one of the first teams impacted. While Bob Iger, who replaced Chapek as CEO in November 2022, has shown an interest in the metaverse by joining the board of an animated avatar startup, it is unclear if Disney will continue to pursue its metaverse ambitions. The company will notify the last affected employees by the beginning of summer.

The closure of Disney’s metaverse division is a setback for the company’s ambitions to blend physical and digital experiences in new and innovative ways. However, given the company’s commitment to cost-cutting measures, it remains to be seen if Disney will continue to pursue its metaverse ambitions in the future.

Rumors have been circulating for years about the highly-anticipated Left 4 Dead 3 game, but a recent discovery in the Counter-Strike 2 files has given fans a glimmer of hope that the game may be in development.

A screenshot posted on the Steam subreddit by user u/PaP3s showed code titled “Left4Dead3” located inside the CS2 files. The code indicates that the game is in version 2, with the owner being triage, severity high, priority none, category —, product left3dead3, and component other.

While this discovery is still just a rumor, it has given fans of the Left 4 Dead series hope that Valve, the game’s developer, is finally prioritizing the creation of a new installment in the series. The fact that the code was found inside the Counter-Strike 2 files is significant, as it indicates that Valve may have been waiting to roll out Source 2 before beginning work on Left 4 Dead 3.

Liv Tyler is set to return to Marvel Studios in the upcoming film, Captain America 4. She will be reprising her role as scientist Betty Ross, the daughter of General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross. Tyler last appeared in a Marvel film in 2008’s The Incredible Hulk, and fans have been eagerly anticipating her return to the franchise.

The upcoming film will also feature several other familiar faces from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including Carl Lumbly as Isaiah Bradley, Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres, and Tim Blake Nelson as Samuel Sterns/The Leader. Harrison Ford will also be joining the cast as General Ross.

Directed by Julius Onah and written by Malcolm Spellman and Dalan Musson, Captain America 4 is currently filming in Atlanta and set to be released on May 3, 2024. Anthony Mackie will be taking on the role of Captain America for the first time on the big screen, following his portrayal of Sam Wilson/The Falcon in several previous Marvel films and the Disney+ series, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.

Tyler is best known for her work in Armageddon, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and HBO’s The Leftovers. Her return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe is sure to be a highlight for fans of both the actress and the franchise.

Source: THR

Lionsgate executive Joe Drake announced that the John Wick spinoff movie, The Ballerina, starring Ana de Armas, is scheduled to be released in the spring or summer of 2024. The film will follow a young female assassin seeking revenge for the murder of her family and is set between the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and the latest 2023 installment. The film is directed by Len Wiseman and written by Emerald Fennell, with Keanu Reeves and Ian McShane reprising their roles. In addition, Lionsgate is also working on The Continental, a prequel series about the origins of The Continental New York’s manager Winston and loyal concierge Charon. Following the release of John Wick: Chapter 4, the director and Reeves plan to take a hiatus from the franchise.

Source: Deadline

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Atari has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Night Dive Studios, a video game development and publishing company, for a purchase price consisting of an initial consideration of $10 million, payable in cash and Atari shares. Atari also announced that it plans to issue €30 million ($33.9 million) worth of convertible bonds in order to meet its capital needs for its growth strategy and debt refinancing. Night Dive’s expertise in restoring, optimizing, and publishing classic video games, and its proprietary KEX engine, which makes classic games playable on modern hardware, will help enrich Atari’s library of owned IP, leverage Night Dive’s proprietary technology, and support Atari’s retro-focused growth strategy.

Source: GamesRadar