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Sydney Sweeney Becomes Equity Partner in Sports Prediction Platform Novig
1 month ago•Source: USA Today
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AEW's Fight Forever Game Lost $30M, Delayed by a Year, and Halved Sales
Insider Gaming's Mike Straw reports that AEW lost at least $30 million on the Fight Forever video game. The loss stems from a year-long development delay and sales that fell short of expectations. AEW currently has no active deal with developer Yuke's but retains ownership of the game engine.
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"Taylor Swift's Impact on Disney: From 'Moana' Sequel to Epic Games Boost"
Disney's stock received a boost after announcing a $1.5 billion investment in a partnership with Epic Games, allowing consumers to play and create games featuring Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and Avatar content. Additionally, Taylor Swift's concert film "The Eras Tour (Taylor's Version)" will debut exclusively on Disney+ on March 15, and a Moana sequel is set for a theatrical release in November. Disney's ESPN, FOX, and Warner Bros. Discovery are also collaborating on a new platform for live sports streaming.
"Toby Keith: Remembering the Country Music Icon"
Michigan-based company Dart Container Corp. has been producing the iconic Red Solo Cups since acquiring Solo Cup Co. in 2012. Following the passing of country music artist Toby Keith, who famously referenced the cups in his 2011 song "Red Solo Cup," Dart released a statement expressing honor at being associated with the iconic symbol of good times. The Solo cup remains one of the best-selling party cups in America, with production taking place in the U.S.A. The Solo brand dates back to 1936, and the song "Red Solo Cup" reached high positions on music charts despite Keith's initial reservations about it.