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Entertainment Amazon MGM Drops Sam Altman Biopic Amid OpenAI Ties WireByte Amazon MGM Studios has reportedly dropped its Sam Altman biopic, "Artificial," which chronicles the OpenAI CEO's 2023 leadership crisis. The decision comes after Amazon deepened its significant financial and cloud computing partnership with OpenAI, including a $50 billion investment. The studio cited a belief that the film would be better served by a different distributor.
Entertainment Kaleidescape Unveils High-End Movie Player WireByte Kaleidescape, a California-based company, has launched a high-end movie player capable of storing and playing back large movie collections. The device, priced at $79,999, can store up to 25 terabytes of content. The launch has sparked debate among analysts and consumers, with some hailing it as a game-changer for movie enthusiasts and others criticizing its hefty price tag.
Entertainment Colin Farrell's Alien Character Returns in Sugar Season 2 WireByte Colin Farrell's quirky detective series Sugar returns for season 2 on Apple TV, with the actor revealing that his character is an alien. The show's sci-fi twist was kept secret until halfway through season 1, and Farrell says he feels 'unburdened' discussing the new season. The show explores themes of identity and humanity through the lens of an extraterrestrial character.
Entertainment Kaleidescape's High-End Movie Player Offers Superior Quality WireByte Kaleidescape, a company that offers high-end movie players and servers, has released a new device that provides superior video quality compared to streaming services. The device, priced at $2995, supports 4K Blu-ray quality and offers lossless audio. However, its high price and limited storage capacity may be a barrier for many consumers.
Entertainment Amazon slashes price of Ember Artline 4K QLED TV by $200 WireByte Amazon has discounted its 65-inch Ember Artline 4K QLED TV to a record-low price of $899.99, saving Prime members $200. The deal is part of early Prime Day promotions. The TV's original price was $1,099.99. The sale is exclusive to Prime members and is available until Prime Day.
Entertainment World of Warcraft's Midnight Expansion Gets Major Update WireByte Blizzard's World of Warcraft is set to receive a significant update with patch 12.1, titled Curse of Ula'tek, which includes a massive class overhaul, new campaign chapters, and a new raid. The update is due later this summer and will introduce new features such as custom talent trees, public events, and a corrupted ecosystem to explore. The update aims to continue the Midnight campaign and pick up the Zul'jan questline.
Entertainment YouTube TV update causes issues for some Roku owners WireByte YouTube TV has rolled out an update that intentionally restricts background play on older hardware, affecting some Roku owners. The change is intended to optimize performance on less powerful devices, but users with newer Roku devices are still experiencing issues. The exact reason for the downgraded performance is unclear. The YouTube TV support page hints at the change, mentioning devices with 512MB or less memory will have a 'slightly different experience'.
Entertainment Peacock Gives Straight-to-Series Order for Dungeon Crawler Carl TV Show WireByte Peacock has given a straight-to-series order for the TV show 'Dungeon Crawler Carl', based on the LitRPG series by Matt Dinniman. The show, produced by Seth MacFarlane and written by Chris Yost, will bypass a pilot and go straight into production. This rare move indicates Peacock's confidence in the franchise's potential.
Entertainment Toy Story 5 Confirms Mid-Credits and Post-Credits Scenes WireByte Pixar's "Toy Story 5," set to release June 19, will feature both a mid-credits and a post-credits scene. This follows a tradition established by previous installments in the franchise and other Pixar films, offering additional content for audiences who stay after the main narrative concludes.
Entertainment Blu-ray Sales Experience 10,000% Surge Amid Streaming Price Rises WireByte Blu-ray sales have seen a significant increase of over 10,000% in the past eight to 10 years, particularly in Blu-ray Audio, according to Kath Summersgill, Joint Group Head of Sales at Key Production Group. This surge coincides with rising streaming prices and a growing interest in physical media ownership.
Entertainment Apple TV's 'Sugar' Season 2 Premieres with Colin Farrell WireByte Apple TV's 'Sugar' season 2 premiered on June 19, starring Colin Farrell as private detective John Sugar. The eight-episode season will run weekly through August 7, exploring a sinister city-wide conspiracy. The show is available to stream on Apple TV for $12.99 per month.
Entertainment Disney+ Experiences Global Outage WireByte Disney's streaming service, Disney+, suffered a global outage on June 19, 2026, with users reporting error messages when attempting to log in. The cause of the outage remains unknown, but Disney acknowledged the issue and apologized to users. The outage affected over 20,000 users in the U.S. alone.
Entertainment The Fifth Element Free WireByte Luc Besson's 1997 sci-fi film The Fifth Element is available to stream for free on Pluto TV, nearly 30 years after its release, with its unique blend of color, camp, and practical effects
Entertainment Vince Gilligan Updates Status of 'Pluribus' Season 2 WireByte Creator Vince Gilligan reveals that the development of 'Pluribus' season 2 is about halfway complete, with writers having figured out the episodes. Production is expected to start soon, with Gilligan expressing excitement about the upcoming season. The update may disappoint some viewers who had hoped for a more advanced production schedule.
Entertainment Netflix Cancels Sci-Fi Thriller 'The Boroughs' After One Season WireByte Netflix has canceled 'The Boroughs', a sci-fi thriller with a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score, after one season due to high production costs. The decision comes as the show's creators, The Duffer Brothers, are set to work with rival streaming service Paramount+. The cancellation marks another high-profile exit for the popular streaming platform.
Entertainment Flowkey Piano Learning App Hits Record Low Price WireByte Flowkey, a 5-year piano-learning app, is now available for $67.97, down from its regular price of $899. The discounted offer includes access to over 1,000 classical and public-domain pieces, interactive lessons, and real-time feedback. The deal is available for a limited time with the code SAVE15.