Our sponsored panels! A5 - Play for Pay: When Media Franchises and the Gaming Industry Collide C5 - Understanding Identity in Video Game Cultures E2 - Troubling Diversity and Monstrosity: Discrimination in Fantasy and Roleplaying Games F2 - Platforming Video Game Studies (cont)

Sylvester Stallone is back for more high-altitude excitement. bit.ly/3HoLu0n

The reboot the world needs.

A one-day symposium on #games #time and #nostalgia discussing games and new ideas... Thank you all for the wonderful presentations and brilliant discussions on games and time! Organised by Alexander R. E. Taylor | aretaylor.bsky.social, Neil Ewen | neilio1979.bsky.social, Dr Shannon Lawlor , Aditya Deshbandhu, supported by exetercdfresearch.

Disgusted and sad to learn that the vintage Intellivision catalog, which some of its original creators worked hard to acquire and keep together as this weird little artist-owned indie venture, is being stripped for parts after mismanagement by its new owners. Thread:

Sony Shakes Up Release Dates: ‘Bad Boys 4’ & ‘Venom 3’ Set; Strikes Push ‘Ghostbusters’ Sequel, ‘Kraven The Hunter’, ‘Beyond The Spider-Verse’ & More deadline.com/2023/07/sony-p…

Interesting analysis of the relative secrecy of streaming viewership numbers.

I never thought I'd see the day when the New York Times wrote about the auteur that is Neil Breen.

Of all its IP, Hot Wheels sounds like the safest bet of a post-Barbie franchise for Mattel due to its legacy of video games and Happy Meal promotions. But maybe the UNO movie will be a surprise hit.

While there are a few modern 16-bit "retro" licensed video games (e.g., 2017's The Mummy Returns), this Twin Peaks fan game is one of the only PS1 examples I can think of. Hopefully it inspires more projects like this.

To Be Continued 3, the online symposium on adaptation and seriality, begins four weeks from tomorrow (14-15 Sept.)! Check out the wonderful roster of speakers and the link to free registration below. Association of Adaptation Studies Literature/Film Association udel.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

The always fantastic 'To Be Continued' online symposium on adaptation & seriality studies is happening again on 14/15 September. Register for free here: udel.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Surprise! A new James Bond game coming later this month to Apple Arcade. - Yes, it's exclusive to Apple's ecosystem - No, you can't buy it (subscription only) mi6-hq.com/sections/artic…

Interesting take on how the strength of Disney's branding could be behind the box-office underperformance of several recent movies. theguardian.com/film/2023/nov/…

The awkward cut makes it look like Dakota Johnson is rushing to the car to save Dakota Johnson who’s already in the car. #MadameWeb

An interesting development in the bizarre story of the Intellivision Amico.

The first episode of our podcast is out! julie grossman, @ssedaozz, James Fleury, @gracie_bain & others are looking back on the Literature/Film Association & Association of Adaptation Studies conference. Many thanks also to Dr Kristen Figgins & @reraddatz who worked behind the scenes. open.spotify.com/episode/1hhk9c…

Sony Pictures Entertainment has acquired Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, the theater chain that inspired a passionate following with its creative cocktails, extensive food menu and strict “no talking, no texting” policies. variety.com/2024/film/news…