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Nov 05 2025BUSINESS

A Tale of Two Game Studios: One Rises, One Falls

Two game studios, both backed by NetEase, are at a crossroads. T-Minus Zero Entertainment is making a comeback, while Fantastic Pixel Castle is preparing to shut down. T-Minus Zero Entertainment has been reborn as an independent company. A small team of experienced directors and founders has taken

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Nov 05 2025ENTERTAINMENT

New Star Alex Ellis Joins Haven Entertainment

Alex Ellis, a rising star, has made a big move. He just signed with Haven Entertainment. You might know him from "The Runarounds, " a show about a high school band chasing dreams. This is Ellis's first acting role, but he's no stranger to music. He plays Neil Crosby, the band's guitarist and singer.

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Nov 05 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Console Games Still Rocking, Despite Xbox's Struggles

Xbox's future is looking shaky, especially with big games like "The Outer Worlds 2" and "Halo" heading to PlayStation 5. Microsoft is cooking up the next Xbox, but things aren't looking too bright. Yet, don't jump to conclusions about consoles being on their way out. A well-known video game analyst

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Nov 04 2025BUSINESS

Pizza Hut: Time for a New Recipe?

Yum! Brands, the company behind Taco Bell and KFC, is thinking about big changes for Pizza Hut. The pizza chain has been struggling lately, while its siblings are doing well. The boss, Chris Turner, thinks Pizza Hut needs a fresh start. Maybe even a new owner. Pizza Hut has been losing ground in th

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Nov 04 2025BUSINESS

Pizza Hut's Future: What's Next for the Pizza Giant?

Pizza Hut is in a tough spot. Yum Brands, the company that owns Pizza Hut, has decided to look at different ways to improve the pizza chain. This could mean selling it, teaming up with someone else, or just selling a part of it. The goal is to figure out what's best for Pizza Hut's future. Pizza Hu

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Nov 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Predator: A New Hero Emerges

For decades, the Predator series has been a staple in sci-fi, but it's had its ups and downs. The original film, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, set the stage, but the sequels struggled to capture the same magic. The latest installment, "Predator: Badlands, " takes a fresh approach by focusing on De

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Nov 04 2025BUSINESS

Kimberly-Clark's Risky Bet on Tylenol Amid Political Heat

Kimberly-Clark, a big name in consumer goods, just made a bold move. They bought Kenvue, the company behind Tylenol. But this deal didn't go over well with Wall Street. Their stock took a huge hit, the worst since the big crash in 1987. Shares dropped by 15%, which is a lot. Why did they do it? The

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Nov 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

France and Asia: A Creative Powerhouse in the Making

France is stepping up its game in Asia, seeing the region as a hotspot for creativity in the world of entertainment. The country's film board, CNC, is leading the charge, aiming to make France and Europe major players in this space. At a recent event in Taiwan, CNC's boss Gaetan Bruel shared some b

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Nov 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Guess the Next Big Hit: Hollywood and Crypto Team Up

Hollywood. com and Crypto. com have teamed up to create prediction markets focused on entertainment. These markets let people bet on future events in movies, TV, music, and awards. Crypto. com Derivatives North America will handle the contracts, making it legal and safe for users. This isn't the fi

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Nov 04 2025CELEBRITIES

Before Fame: Unusual Jobs of Famous Faces

Many celebrities had odd jobs before they became famous. Some of these jobs were quite unusual. For example, Jonathan Bailey, who is known for his acting, used to work in a honey factory. He had to check the temperature of lemon curd early in the morning. This job made him realize that he did not wa

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