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Schumer and Jeffries opposed a Brooklyn power play. It happened anyway.
The Brooklyn party chair rewrote the rules ahead of a leadership vote despite objections from the nation’s two most powerful Democrats, and some in the party are wondering if they could do more to stop her.
Did New Film Unit Just Shift AMC Stock’s Investment Narrative?
AMC Entertainment Holdings recently launched Leawood Films, a film distribution unit based in Los Angeles and Leawood, Kansas, aiming to bring more small and mid-sized movies into theatres worldwide while relying on fully financed projects to limit production risk. The new distributor uses AMC’s excess screen capacity and past concert-film marketing experience to secure theatrical placement for filmmakers who might otherwise struggle to find backing, while leaving most downstream revenue and...
Sept. 9 - Savannah Philharmonic Announces Upcoming Phil the Neighborhoods Series
September 9, 2026 - The Savannah Philharmonic will present their annual Phil the Neighborhoods fall series. This annual concert series brings residents and families together through music.
Texas, Florida housing markets lead the Sun Belt real estate rebound
Home prices and inventory are starting to stabilize in parts of Texas and Florida, raising hopes that the Sun Belt housing bust is nearing a bottom.
96,800 Shares in Caesars Entertainment, Inc. $CZR Acquired by Governors Lane LP
Governors Lane LP acquired a new position in Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR - Free Report) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 96,800 shares of the company's stock,
Why does early treatment matter for psychotic episodes?
Early treatment for psychosis can improve recovery and challenge the idea that mental illness means a lifetime of suffering.
Here is what to do if healthcare costs are eating into your raises
An insurance executive explains how soaring healthcare costs eat into raises, and how workers should discuss alternative options with their company.
Southcoast Health adds seven new medical providers
Southcoast Health has expanded its medical team by adding seven new providers across several specialty areas.
'I cannot take my eyes off Bouaddi
Ayyoub Bouaddi belied his age with a mature Champions League performance on his first Manchester City start to showcase why the club were so intent on signing the 18-year-old. Erling Haaland will take the plaudits for his two goals, but it was Bouaddi who caught the eye with a tidy and assured performance in the middle of the park, signalling early signs that Rodri may not be too sorely missed after his departure. "His age, his game – he looks absolutely born to do it," former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin said on BBC Radio 5 Live during the game.
Cowboys Issued Strong Josh Sweat Take Amid 49ers Speculation
The San Francisco 49ers need more of a running mate to go along with Nick Bosa. Moreover, the Niners shouldn’t put all their hopes of sacking the quarterback on Bosa, given his injury history; he’s dealt with tendinitis during training camp and the preseason. As a result, the Niners could use the first two months […] The post Cowboys Issued Strong Josh Sweat Take Amid 49ers Speculation appeared first on HEAVY.
England to extend head coach Borthwick's contract
England head coach Steve Borthwick will have his contract extended past the 2028 Six Nations in a bid to avoid uncertainty over his future before and during next year's Rugby World Cup.
La Porte County Business Expo Brings Local Business Together September 17
Michigan City, IN – Businesses and community members from throughout La Porte County are invited to connect, discover local products and services, and build new contacts at the La Porte County Business Expo on Thursday, September 17, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Purdue Northwest – Westville campus. The collaborative event is hosted by the Michigan City Chamber, Westville Area Chamber, and La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP) and will showcase businesses from across La Porte County and beyond. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the people behind local businesses, learn about the products and services available and make
Google finally brings Gemini Daily Brief to free users
Google is expanding Gemini Daily Brief to even more users in the US, including those without a Google AI Plus, Pro, or Ultra subscription.
The Injury Bug Has Struck the 49ers Yet Again and Depleted Their Defensive Depth
With their Week 1 showdown against the Rams nearing, the 49ers have lost yet another player to injury.
Three Huber Heights friends created a band that exists only online
Josh Burnette, one third of Dayton genre-blurring virtual band Rose Pedal, produces music with a visual mindset.
Legislators receive science education center proposal
Legislators on the Interim Joint Committee on Education recently expressed interest about boosting Kentucky’s science education while hearing a proposal for the creation of the Kentucky Center for Science Education.
Talking Points: Sunderland’s Fringe Players Impress in Carabao Cup Victory
From debutants to established youngsters, who caught the eye as Sunderland’s fringe players were given their chance to shine against Hull?
Dabo takes offense at question about ‘roster construction’
SPARTANBURG, SC(WSPA)-Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney spoke as much about this past Saturday’s rout at LSU, a 51-10 loss, as he did about the upcoming opponent, Georgia Southern (Saturday, 7:30pm, Death Valley) at his weekly Tuesday news conference. The last question he was asked during the session, from Chapel Fowler of The State, centered on […]
Business After Hours Sponsored by Earnest Consulting
Local professionals can connect during One SouthCoast Chamber’s September Business After Hours, Thursday, Sept. 24, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Cisco Kitchen & Bar, 1482 E. Rodney French Blvd., […]
Traditional Inuit Diet: Foods, Nutrition, and Health Effects
Traditional Inuit diets combine nutrient-dense marine and terrestrial country foods that remain important sources of protein, vitamin D, vitamin B12, iron, and other essential nutrients. The transition toward market foods is occurring alongside changes in cardiometabolic health, micronutrient intake, and gut microbiome patterns, while food insecurity, socioeconomic conditions, physical activity, colonial processes, and environmental change complicate the relationship between diet and health.
What Cleveland’s new mental health crisis center looks like
The new Cleveland crisis center brings services for mental health services under one roof. It will open on Sept. 28.
Improv troupe to bring an evening of laughter to Waynesville
Get ready for an evening of spontaneous comedy and nonstop laughter as Waynesville-based Parking Space Comedy Improv performs at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12.
DeWitt takes down Mason 3-1 on the pitch
DEWITT, Mich. (WLNS) – DeWitt soccer uses a big 2nd half to help the Panthers take down Mason 3-1. DeWitt senior Colter Rees led the Panthers with two goals, coming off a free kick and a penalty shot. Junior Will Broderick would round out the scoring for DeWitt, as he delivered the dagger with two minutes […]
Protesters seek universal health care in Springfield
Demonstrators gathered on Chestnut Street in Springfield to advocate for legislation establishing a single-payer health care system in Massachusetts.
Volusia County business owner recovering after stabbing
Jessica and Count Foreman, co-owners of Saute Kingz in Daytona Beach, have temporarily closed their business following a violent incident involving their 23-year-old son, Jesshuan.
Burning Questions: Indiana Football Preparing For Week 2 Against Howard
Indiana smacked North Texas around in week one and it's supposed to be even worse this week as the Hoosiers host Howard.
Vikings Projected to Likely Strike NFL QB Deal Before Deadline
Bleacher Report's Alex Kay named Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy the most likely signal-caller to be traded during the 2026 NFL season. The post Vikings Projected to Likely Strike NFL QB Deal Before Deadline appeared first on HEAVY.
The public's trust in science and medicine
A recent survey of the public about their trust in science and medicine was reassuring: scientists and physicians are well-respected. But it also raised some concerns. The 2026 Edelman Trust
SK hynix Charts Its Business and Technology Direction at the 2026 Future Forum—”Now Is the Golden Time to Leap Forward”
▲ SK hynix Vice President Jaewuk Ju, head of the Smart Manufacturing Technology/AX Advance department, delivering the first keynote presentation
Gen Z conservative influencers bring campus debates to Valley colleges, drawing online audiences
At a table on the campus of Mesa Community College, microphones are on, cameras are rolling and students are lining up to debate everything from politics and religion to culture and public policy.
Panthers Add Notre Dame Star in 2027 NFL Mock Draft
The Carolina Panthers bring in a star from Notre Dame in a new 2027 NFL mock draft.
Rock Creek Entertainment District bond preparations continue after judge denies injunction
Norman’s Rock Creek Entertainment District construction and bond preparation can move forward following a four and a half hours hearing where Cleveland County District Judge Michael Tupper ruled in favor
The Trump administration slams Ford for its ties to China
The Trump administration on Tuesday expressed “profound concern” to carmaker Ford about its alleged ties to Chinese technology and manufacturing.
Judge dismisses ORED Rock Creek Entertainment District lawsuit motions, rules in favor of city
In a four and a half hour hearing Tuesday, Cleveland County Judge Michael Tupper ruled against Oklahomans for Responsible Economic Development and in favor of the city of Norman, Norman
Edmond hospital employee charged with stealing fentanyl from OU Health
An Edmond hospital employee is accused of stealing fentanyl waste from OU Health, with surveillance video reportedly capturing the incident.
Packers’ 3 biggest concerns entering 2026 season
The offensive line is chief among the potential issues for the Packers as they enter 2026, with the health status of Zach Bako-Bewele still uncertain.
Milwaukee Brewers Announce Sudden Christian Yelich Decision During Cubs Series
The Milwaukee Brewers started their series with the Chicago Cubs on Monday night with a 4-3 victory. Milwaukee will now have their ace Jacob Misiorowski on the mound for Game 2 of the series Tuesday, while Chicago will pitch lefty David Peterson. Ahead of the game, Brewers manager Pat Murphy made a few notable tweaks […] The post Milwaukee Brewers Announce Sudden Christian Yelich Decision During Cubs Series appeared first on HEAVY.
September 8 Locker Room with Dexter McNabb
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The first episode of Local 5’s “Locker Room” aired live on Tuesday, kicking off the start to the 2026 NFL season. This week’s guest was former Green Bay Packers fullback Dexter McNabb, who played for the team during the 1992 and 1993 season. He then took a gap year and […]
LeBron James is partnering with prediction platform Polymarket
PHILADELPHIA — Where LeBron James would choose to play the final years of his storied career was a fixture on prediction markets this summer. Now, James could benefit from the
Myles Garrett injury: Are 49ers catching another break vs. Rams?
The San Francisco 49ers aren't the only team dealing with injury question marks on their defensive line entering Week 1 vs. the Los Angeles Rams.
Netanyahu will make a quick trip to speak at the UN after Mamdani urged his arrest, diplomat says
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making a whirlwind 24-hour trip to speak at the U.N.’s annual gathering of world leaders this month after New York’s mayor urged his arrest over the war in Gaza, That's according to Israel’s U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon on Tuesday | WWJ Newsradio 950
Netanyahu will make a quick trip to speak at the UN after Mamdani urged his arrest, diplomat says
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making a whirlwind 24-hour trip to speak at the U.N.’s annual gathering of world leaders this month after New York’s mayor urged his arrest over the war in Gaza, That's according to Israel’s U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon on Tuesday | K-DAWN
Bruins’s Casey Mittelstadt Gets Honest About 1st Year In Boston
It won’t be long now before the Boston Bruins gather for Training Camp in preparation for the 2026-27 NHL Season, and they’ll be out to prove that they’re better than losing in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs as they did earlier this spring.One of the key forwards for the Bruins is Casey […] The post Bruins’s Casey Mittelstadt Gets Honest About 1st Year In Boston appeared first on HEAVY.
Bernalillo County DA highlights need for accountability and reform in juvenile crime and behavioral health
Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman addressed crime, juvenile reform and behavioral health during a speech in Albuquerque, emphasizing the importance of accountability and treatment working together.
Revealed: New Warhammer 40,000 novels
New Black Library fiction inbound featuring the Astra Militarum and Adeptus Astartes.
Chinese scientists find a hidden atomic structure that unlocks methane
Scientists found that a tiny atomic structure that forms on nickel oxide during methane conversion is more effective than the metallic nickel long believed to drive the reaction. The discovery allowed a low-nickel catalyst to rival one containing 10 times more metal, potentially opening the door to cheaper and more efficient industrial catalysts.
Seahawks Announce Nick Emmanwori’s Final Injury Status for Patriots Rematch
Nick Emmanwori has spent much of the offseason recovering from offseason ankle surgery. Will he be able to suit up for the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1? The post Seahawks Announce Nick Emmanwori’s Final Injury Status for Patriots Rematch appeared first on HEAVY.
Carmignac Gestion Buys Shares of 100,508 Caesars Entertainment, Inc. $CZR
Carmignac Gestion bought a new position in shares of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR - Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 100,508 shares of the company'
Alex Michelsen’s Mysterious Girlfriend Draws Attention at US Open
Alex Michelsen and his girlfriend, Caroline, continue to keep a low profile during his successful run at the 2026 US Open. The post Alex Michelsen’s Mysterious Girlfriend Draws Attention at US Open appeared first on HEAVY.
SteelSeries Brings Its Outstanding Infinite Battery System to Controllers With the Aeon Pro for Xbox and PC, But Is It Worth the Sky-High Price Tag?
The SteelSeries Aeon Pro packs in just about every "pro" feature you could ask for in a controller, with Hall-effect thumbsticks, tactile switch buttons, adjustable triggers, and the company's outstanding hot-swappable battery system.
A study links prenatal acetaminophen with reproductive changes in girls. Doctors say it remains safe to use when needed
A new study found that some girls born to mothers who took acetaminophen during pregnancy developed reproductive organ changes that could affect fertility later in life. It’s a finding the study authors say should drive future research but shouldn’t yet change how certain symptoms are treated during pregnancy.
Why was Corbin Carroll suddenly scratched from the Diamondbacks’ lineup?
KANSAS CITY – In a sudden move before Tuesday night’s matchup for the Arizona Diamondbacks in Kansas City against the Royals, Corbin Carroll has been scratched from the lineup. Jun 10, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Arizona right fielder Carroll (7) rounds past second base against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at loanDepot Park.
Vallejo’s Empress Theatre amps up entertainment offerings, dining
“The idea is simple: there should be something happening often enough that people throughout Vallejo, Solano County, and the greater Bay Area can make the Empress part of their regular week,” says the Empress Threatre.
The 98 Biggest TV Show Flops, Bombs and Misses in the First Half of 2026
(Welcome to the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a newsletter on the entertainment industry and business strategy. I write a weekly Streaming Ratings Report and a bi-weekly strategy column, along with occasional deep dives into other topics, like today’s article. Please subscribe.) In July, I updated my look at how the “streaming bubble” popped since 2023, showing the decline in streaming TV shows over time. But after compiling and analyzing and writing about over one hundred TV show flops in the first half of 2026—I counted 99 “nominees” and there are even more honorable mentions—I couldn’t have told you that the number of shows is going down. When it comes to scripted, English-language TV shows, it feels like we have as many bombs as ever. I don’t keep a specific count, but some streamers probably had as many flops as they’ve ever had.1 That’s right, it’s time for part two of my analysis of the biggest flops, bombs and misses on streaming in the first half of 2026. Two weeks ago, I took a look at films. Today, TV shows. If you want to read the full methodology for how I assemble this list, you can find it at the bottom of this article. In short, this list is… ...scripted and unscripted TV shows,...from the nine major streamers,...in the US (using US-only ratings),...excluding true crime, kids and foreign-language shows,...that got no/poor ratings,...from Jan-2026 to the end of June-2026. Reminder: this article does not represent my personal opinion—many of these shows are great!—but I follow the data, and a miss is a miss and a bomb is a bomb. Also, price matters. If a TV show costs north of $100 million, it needs to get lots and lots of streaming viewership to justify that budget. As with past editions, I ordered this list by streamer, going from best (fewest flops) to worst (the most misses)—taking the size of the flops into consideration—and like the last edition, three or four streamers vied to take the win/loss of having the most flops. (But the actual winner is no surprise.) I try to avoid tooting my own horn too much, but seriously, in just under 5,000 words (including the methodology section) I provide a mostly comprehensive overview of the eight major streamers (Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Hulu, HBO Max, Peacock, Paramount+, and Apple TV) for the first half of the year, mentioning most of their hits and all their misses. It summarizes the entire first half of 2026! If you want to support this work, please subscribe. Subscribe Tubi Big Mood Boarders The Freak Brothers Twenty Twenty Six Honorable Mentions: Busted on Bodycam, Deestroying the Pitch, Destination World Cup 2026 I don’t think that Tubi spends all that much making or (mostly) licensing these original TV shows—Big Mood, Boarders and Twenty Twenty Six all come from the UK—but they’re not free and they didn’t chart anywhere. Winner: The Freak Brothers Have you even heard of this show? It’s an animated comedy...that’s on its third season! And Pete Davidson, Woody Harrelson, John Goodman and Tiffany Haddish all provide voice talent for it. Yes, animated shows don’t cost as much as live action shows, but cheap isn’t free! So a show with this level of talent needs to perform better. Disney+ Daredevil: Born Again Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord Honorable Mentions: Behind the Attraction, Donna Hay Coastal Celebrations, We Call It Imagineering Disney+ doesn’t make all that many original shows anymore. They had two flops, and one was animated. Their one not-a-miss show, Wonder Man, got just good enough viewership to not be considered a “miss”...but it’s since been cancelled. At this point, Disney has pivoted entirely away from making big budget TV shows for Disney+ to making...almost nothing for Disney+? Sure, Disney’s spending circa 2019-2022 was unsustainable, but now they’re pivoting too far in the other direction. At some point, Disney needs to stop shifting strategies so wildly. Really, Disney should have made fewer shows for Disney+ at launch and the shows they did make at that time needed to be made at more reasonable budgets. And they should adopt that strategy now. Winner: Daredevil: Born Again Daredevil, the Marvel Comics character, is on my personal Mount Rushmore of favorite superheroes, so it pains me to give him the win/loss today, but this show deserves it. I’ll repeat my hot take from last spring: “Based on his popularity, Daredevil should be in movies, and probably ones that cost a lot less than the MCU’s usual price tag. Disney/Bob Iger/Ike Perlmutter (who, based on reporting, made the decision) made a huge mistake selling TV shows to Netflix in the 2010s, thus limiting this character to the small screen. Daredevil could have anchored Marvel’s post-Infinity War plans, and if he did, the MCU would probably be in a better place than it is now.” HBO Max We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… What four streamers had the most misses... HBO’s strong start to 2026… The caveat to Peacock’s turnaround this year... Paramount+’s key man problem… What country isn’t delivering hits for Netflix or Hulu... The cavalcade of stars on a streamer where no one is watching their shows... Across nearly 5,000 words of analysis… And a lot more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. If you’d like to read more about why you should subscribe, please read this article about the Streaming Ratings Report, why it matters, why you need it, and why we cover streaming ratings best.
Activists detained at Oregon State Capitol protesting lithium mine
Activists from Portland, Eugene and southern Oregon were urging Gov. Tina Kotek to step in and stop a controversial lithium mining project.
Midwest Aerial Athletics wins big in Aruba
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) —KELOLAND News first took you to Midwest Aerial Athletics back in July. The gym was gearing up to compete on the international stage. “We just competed in Texas, and that was the qualifier for Aruba. So we’re going to Aruba this year and hopefully Australia and then Italy in the next […]
NFL confirms Puka Nacua is playing in Rams' season opener
Rams receiver Puka Nacua, who allegedly bit a woman on the shoulder during on New Year's Eve, will play in the Rams' opener, according to the NFL.
MAC Challenges Michigan Win, Big Ten Fires Back
The Big Ten has responded after the MAC accused its replay crew of failing to follow proper protocol during Michigan’s miracle win over Western Michigan.
Trinity Health to slash 557 workers at Livonia headquarters
Livonia-based Trinity Health notified the Michigan Department of Economic Opportunity that it plans to cut 557 information technology jobs.
Hailey Bieber poses nude, opens up about her Brazilian roots
Hailey Bieber is saying more and wearing less. The 29-year-old model posed nude on the cover of photographer Renell Medrano’s ICE magazine, appearing in "Vol.
Gault Toyota Athlete of the Week is back
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – With high school sports back in season, we at News 34 are bringing back the Gault Toyota Athlete of the Week. Any high school athlete can be nominated, regardless of sport. We will send out polls on our website where you can vote for the Athlete of the Week from […]
STEAM Minute | The science behind developing and restoring film
While digital photography is the most common way to take pictures now, many people still use film photography for its unique look and nostalgic feel.
Fashion, food and fun combine to make this event a success
arc THRIFT STORES Denver News: “Let’s Celebrate” was the theme for arc Thrift Stores’ annual fundraiser, and it’s not a stretch to say that’s exactly what everyone did at this Sept. 3 gathering held at Denver Botanic Gardens. The crowd that filled the gigantic tent overlooking the UMB Amphitheater launched the celebration with a social hour where good conversations, along […]
GOG brings back "big box" PC games, one printable template at a time
Preservation "goodies" also includes downloadable 3D models for desktop perusal.
Flyers Confirm Major New Arena News
After nearly three decades of playing at the historic Spectrum in South Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Flyers and 76ers moved into Xfinity Mobile Arena (originally called CoreStates Center) in 1996.The upcoming campaign will the be 30th season that both teams call the venue home, but that won’t be the case much longer. Renderings have been released […] The post Flyers Confirm Major New Arena News appeared first on HEAVY.
Sonoma County delays opening of El Verano behavioral health facility for second time this year
The facility in El Verano — which would bring services closer and expand homelessness services to Sonoma Valley residents and which county officials had called “a big win for the Valley” — was originally expected to open in June.
She is my hero’: UT Health East Texas EMS honors 3-year-old girl’s bravery during mother’s seizure
UT Health East Texas EMS recognized three-year-old Naomi “Emi” Vatavuk Tuesday for her lifesaving actions during a medical emergency her mother suffered earlier this year.
Pritzker defends Logan prison closure; pumps 5-year plan to attract new business to Lincoln
During a media appearance Tuesday in Bloomington, Pritzker said he's the most pro-economic development governor since Jim Thompson, who left office in 1991. He plans to work with Logan County officials to state properties where industry has left, including the pending closure of Logan Correctional Center.
Eye on Health: Couplet Care keeps families and babies closer during NICU stay
The NICU..or Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is designed for babies requiring special care immediately following birth. But not every NICU looks the same."The most
Louisville opens first mental health crisis center
Louisville’s first mental health crisis center is now open, offering walk-in help and a new option beyond jail or the emergency room.
Surfside Beach festival bringing entertainment, over 80 vendors
Surfside Beach is having its 6th annual festival on Saturday.
49ers Predicted to Bring Back $88 Million Super Bowl Champion
The Athletic's Matt Barrows predicts the San Francisco 49ers will bring back an $88 million edge rusher. The post 49ers Predicted to Bring Back $88 Million Super Bowl Champion appeared first on HEAVY.
Colisée’s new owners pledge to ‘bring life back’ to Lewiston’s top entertainment, sports venue
The New York-based owners say the sale signifies a serious future investment in professional hockey in the city, as well as youth hockey, community events and more.
PowerWash Simulator Execs Absurdly Tried To Soften The Blow Of Layoffs By Referring To Let-Go Workers As 'The Leavers'
The layoffs were a result of a cancelled, power washer–free project
Gymnastics, fitness and range of motion: See 4 health-focused business updates in Spring-Klein
There are several health-focused businesses that recently opened or plan to open in the Spring area.
Wellston firefighter's death highlights toll of wildland firefighting, gaps in health monitoring
A retired truck driver with just four months on the job with the Wellston Fire Department died while trying to protect his community from a wildfire.
Trump Tells Weird Lie About Where He Was on 9/11
At an event honoring first responders, Trump claimed he was carried away from Ground Zero by firefighters, which didn’t happen.
Realistic Detroit Pistons Expectations For 2026-27 Season
The Detroit Pistons made a lot of changes during the offseason, but how will that impact their quest to retain the top seed in the Eastern Conference?
DMTC gets mysterious and spooky
Whether it’s new love, enduring love, misunderstood love, or even love for the moon, it seems that every kind of love has a place in “The Addams Family.”
Dario Russo's 'The Fox' Acquired By Aura Entertainment For Theaters
Aura Entertainment has acquired Dario Russo's 'The Fox,' starring Sam Neill, Olivia Colman & more with a theatrical release date set in December.
Shutterstock Appoints Three Accomplished Business Leaders to Board of Directors
/PRNewswire/ -- Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK), a family of brands delivering scalable creative and GenAI solutions to help customers fuel great work, today...
Dripping Springs business owners advocate for wayfinding signs
New wayfinding signs and gateway monuments may soon be installed along Hwy. 290 following a 3-2 vote by the Dripping Springs City Council at a Sep. 1 meeting.
The Villages Health’s $541 million settlement highlights the cost of ‘upcoding’
The settlement describes how The Villages Health would go back into patients' medical files months later and add diagnoses -- sometimes adding in monitoring, evaluations or treatments.
Eutelsat Wins Further Connectivity Business in Greenland
Eutelsat is going to help to bring better connectivity to Greenland. Alongside the European Union, the government of Greenland and the government of
Meet the Candidate: Ben Ivey seeks 120th District Judge seat
The El Paso Times sent questionnaires to candidates in the 2026 Nov. 3 General Election. Here are answers from 120th District Court judge candidate Ben Ivey.
Exclusive: Two of gaming’s biggest names are making a big investment in gaming’s future
The first thing to know about the Nova Games Foundation is that it isn’t about The Game Awards. And it’s not about PlayStation. The ambitious new grant program is the brainchild of Geoff Keighley and Mark Cerny. Keighley is the host of The Game Awards, Summer Game Fest and Opening Night Live. Cerny is a game designer of some 45 years and the lead architect for the PlayStation 4 and 5. But this new thing, which they’re revealing through Game File, isn’t about their day jobs. It’s an unaffiliated, standalone philanthropic project. It’s a bet on the artistic future of video games and a way, they tell me, to give back. “I’m nearing the end of my career,” Cerny recently told me over email. “I’m not done yet, but paying it forward—in the best way possible—is very much on my mind these days,” The Nova Games Foundation is a university-affiliated fellowship program, intended to offer six-figure grants to 20 young game designers each year, potentially for decades to come. It will offer no-strings-attached funding along with mentorship from games industry leaders, a combination intended to aid the development of groundbreaking new games, Cerny and Keighley told me. Nova will begin accepting applications in December, from class of 2026 and 2027 students from 13 affiliated gaming programs at universities in eight countries. The schools working with Nova include the New York University and the University of Southern California in the U.S., along with Abertay University in Scotland, Cnam-Enjmin in France, TH Köln in Germany, and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia, Cerny and Keighley said. The plan: $100,000 per recipient, with about a quarter of Nova fellows eligible for up to $500,000 more for projects that are shaping up particularly well. Payments will be delivered based on development milestones, and recipients will own their games. Nova will help promote the work, and developers will be free to pursue the publishers and platforms of their choice. Nova can help introduce fellows to publishers, but won’t take a cut. “I’ve always wanted to give back, but given my role in the industry, I’ve never felt it appropriate to commercially invest in games,” Keighley told Game File. “I’ve never owned stock in a game company or taken a financial stake in a game. Nova is philanthropy: we aren’t taking equity or looking to recoup the grants. The return we’re hoping for is creative—helping new voices make games and find their footing. “Mark and I have each made multi-million-dollar donations to establish the foundation, and we intend to keep contributing. We hope others will join us.” Cerny and Keighley have already hired an executive director, John Maconga, and a head of grants, recent Game Developers Conference director Ashley Corrigan, to help launch the effort. They’re working to recruit game industry leaders to join the effort. Keighley says “dozens of leading game directors have already expressed interest in contributing their time.” To name one, they’ve already gotten Josef Fares, lead designer from It Takes Two and Spit Fiction studio Hazelight on board with a donation and pledge to help out. “I’m proud to support Nova because it gives the next generation of creators the freedom to explore their creativity and hopefully bring their unique visions to life,” Fares told Game File. A plan forged from a friendship Keighley and Cerny have known each other a long time. It’s been so long, Cerny isn’t even sure exactly when they met. “We travel in much the same circles and I’m sure first intersected in the 90s or early 2000s,“ Cerny said. Keighley thinks it might have been during his stint writing a column about the mid-’90s console 3DO for a gaming magazine while Cerny was working on games with Crystal Dynamics or on Way of the Warrior with Naughty Dog. They became genuine friends about a 10 years ago, Keighley said, as they bonded over a shared love of games and a hope to improve the industry. “About a decade ago, we started having dinner a few times a year in LA,” Keighley said. “Just to catch up on life and the industry. Those conversations continued over Zoom during COVID. Nova grew out of that friendship and a question we kept coming back to: ‘What could we do to help the next generation of game directors get started?’” Keighley credits Cerny with the idea to figure out a way to put their money and time back into the industry. At one of those dinners, Keighley proposed the idea of a fellowship program. He’d recalled applying for a Rhodes Scholarship when he was younger. “Spoiler: I didn’t get it,” he said. He’d admired the MacArthur Foundation’s so-called “genius grants.” He liked these kinds of programs that recognized people’s talents and gave them the financial boost and the freedom to realize their potential. With Cerny, he had pondered what a game industry version of that could be. Keighley liked the idea of centering the fellowship on students, drawing inspiration from the accomplishments of Jenova Chen, the USC game design graduate who went on to lead the creation of gently moving, ambitious games such as Flower and Journey. Keighley also thought it could be useful to help promising graduates bridge the transition from student to professional. “Joining an established studio isn’t always possible—especially in today’s market—and even then, it isn’t the right path for everyone,” Keighley said. A fellowship, he realized, could give “graduates the time, resources and guidance to pursue a game of their own and not worry about the commercial viability.” As the idea took shape, Cerny also saw an opportunity to enable more games of a certain type: “The target with the grants is games as an artistic medium,” Cerny told me. “We like to say games with ‘artistic, literary and societal value.’” He added: “I’m a pretty big gamer myself, though I tend to gravitate towards the smaller and more unique or artistic titles, games like Neva, Abzu, Gorogoa, Stray or Outer Wilds. I was just playing and Roger on a flight to Japan, and was getting misty eyed to a degree that I was concerned that a flight attendant would ask me if I was OK. “So one fun benefit here is the games that will come out of the Nova Games Foundation – I can’t wait to play them myself.” Cerny believes it will also be useful for Nova fellows to hone their craft and team leadership skills. “We are looking for the next generation of visionaries,” he said. “The trick is that they will also need to have the executive function necessary to drive a small project to completion.” Game File is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my reporting, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Going big with this Keighley and Cerny may have started Nova and may be the ones primarily backing it right now, but they’re dreaming of something that goes beyond them. “Mark and I may have helped get it started, but one of our measures of success is that Nova grows into something the entire games industry feels a sense of ownership in,” Keighley said. “Our ambition is to build a lasting endowment supported by people and companies across the industry, and an equally broad community of creators willing to give their time and experience to the next generation.” The industry has a lot of knowledge that it can pass to the next generation, Keighley said: “Nova can hopefully become a way to connect that generosity with talented young creators at the moment when it can make the biggest difference.” Cerny, who told me he believes Nova can mature “over the next 10 or 20 years,” sees an opportunity to give generations of game makers momentum. “The industry has changed immeasurably since I started in games in 1982,” he said. “These graduates have talent, training and tools that outclass what we had back in the day by an astonishing amount. But they face a tough road ahead getting traction in the industry, and many could benefit from our support. We want to be there to give it to them.” “There’s a personal side to this, too,” Keighley said. “I don’t have children, and I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what I can do for future generations. Games have been my entire career. I’ve been incredibly fortunate, and helping someone else build a life in this industry feels like a meaningful way to give back.” Cerny’s oeuvre dates back to Marble Madness and Sonic the Hedgehog 2. He has stood on stage multiple times to reveal the future of PlayStation hardware. He’s been an executive producer for a string of modern PlayStation classics such as The Last Guardian and Marvel’s Spider-Man. Nevertheless, of Nova, he said, “It’s certainly not like anything I’ve done before.” Nova Foundation applications will be due in December and the first wave of fellows will be announced in March 2027. A full list of participating universities and steps students and recent graduates can take to apply to become a Nova Fellow is forthcoming.
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