All articles tagged with #cancellation
M2 has cancelled Hiroshi Iuchi’s Ikaruga spiritual successor Ubusuna, a project announced in 2014 with little public progress. Iuchi has now parted ways with M2, making the game unlikely to continue at the company, though there’s hope it could be revived in some form outside M2. Iuchi’s last major project was Night Striker Gear.
Quantic Dream has canceled development of Spellcasters Chronicles, its free-to-play 3v3 online gambit, citing a challenging market environment; servers will remain online until June 19, after which they’ll be shut down and refunds will be available on request. The studio also notes an internal reorganization (layoffs) and says Star Wars Eclipse will not be affected. The decision reflects broader industry concerns about the sustainability of live-service titles amid stiff competition and volatile player engagement, with the game having peaked at under 1,000 players on Steam and currently only a handful online.
Wizards of the Coast has terminated its publishing agreement with Giant Skull, canceling a Dungeons & Dragons action-adventure game. Hasbro says it decided not to pursue Giant Skull's early concept but will consider future proposals, and Giant Skull founder Stig Asmussen says talks with Hasbro and others are ongoing. The move comes amid Wizards of the Coast’s broader reorganization, including the closure of Atomic Arcade; Giant Skull is staffed by veterans from EA’s Respawn Studio.
The City of Long Beach canceled its annual Pride Festival after determining organizers failed to submit the required safety documentation in time, though the Pride Parade is still scheduled for Sunday. The city had attempted to issue a permit and even considered a shortened event but could not complete safety reviews without essential information. Refunds were promised for participating vendors, while organizers criticized the decision as a blow to the LGBTQ+ community.
Sega has officially canceled its long‑promised 'Super Game' after weak performance of its live‑service/free-to-play titles, shifting more than 100 staff to traditional game development and lowering the priority of F2P work, while reaffirming plans to revive classic franchises like Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio.
Disney Cruise Line canceled the debut sailing of its new Disney Adventure from Singapore just hours after boarding due to an unresolved mechanical issue, leaving families stranded. The company offered a full refund, up to $500 per stateroom for incidental costs, a 50% discount on a future sailing (terms vary), and a complimentary hotel stay in Singapore while travel needs are arranged.
Melissa Barrera says she was canceled by Hollywood after speaking out about Gaza and criticizing Israel, losing her lead role in Scream 7 and being dropped by her agency. After a dark period with few offers, she staged a comeback on Broadway in Titanique and is building a production company, arguing that women and people of color face reprisals for speaking out. She credits a few allies, including Boots Riley, with helping restart her career and intends to assemble future projects with like-minded collaborators.
David Letterman condemned CBS for canceling The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, calling the network 'lying weasels' and disputing the official 'financial decision' rationale, suggesting the move ties to the Skydance deal and broader politics as the show nears its end.
David Letterman blasted CBS for canceling The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, calling the network 'lying weasels' and suggesting the move was tied to a deal with Skydance; CBS says it was a financial decision, Colbert’s show ends May 21, 2026, and Byron Allen’s Comics Unleashed will take over May 22, as Letterman laments the human impact and notes broader TV shifts toward streaming.
Dolly Parton has canceled her upcoming Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace to undergo treatment for health issues, including kidney stones. She says she is responding well to meds and is on the road to recovery, but will need time before returning to the stage, while continuing other projects like music, Dollywood, and a Broadway musical.
Kid Cudi cut M.I.A. from his Rebel Ragers Tour after offensive on-stage remarks; he had told management he didn’t want anything offensive at shows. The move followed M.I.A.’s Dallas rant about being canceled for being a brown Republican voter, and Cudi also canceled a Birmingham show due to low ticket sales, underscoring his effort to keep the tour environment respectful for fans.
Heavy rain at the Miami International Autodrome leads to the cancellation of the McLaren Trophy America race, while F1 shifts the start to 13:00 local and wet conditions threaten the F2 feature race.
NBC has canceled two underperforming scripted series: the medical drama Brilliant Minds, which will end after two seasons with summer finales starting May 27, and the mockumentary Stumble, which ends after one season with its final episode airing in March. Both shows ranked among NBC’s lowest viewers this season, and NBC is moving toward its upfront presentation with three more dramas waiting for renewal, a first-year comedy, and eight pilots in contention for 2026–27.
NBC has canceled two of its series: the medical drama Brilliant Minds after two seasons and the mockumentary Stumble after one season. Brilliant Minds, based on Oliver Sacks’s books, stars Zachary Quinto as neurologist Dr. Oliver Wolf and followed medical mysteries of the mind; Season 2 began in September 2025 with 14 episodes before NBC pulled it from the schedule in February, with the remaining six episodes set to premiere May 27. Stumble, set in the world of junior-college cheerleading, debuted in November and aired its finale in March; critics generally liked it, but it failed to attract a large audience. NBC is moving forward with pilots for the 2026-27 season while some shows remain on the bubble and others await announcements.
Stephen Colbert told the New York Times that CBS’s view of The Late Show evolved over the years, and that the cancellation was a financial decision amid broader TV‑economics challenges from streaming and YouTube; he says two things can be true—that broadcast is in trouble and that CBS changed its stance—and he’s choosing gratitude as the show ends.