The presentation was going to share new information about Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection and Monster Hunter Wilds, with a focus on the latest update for Wilds. This update, releasing this month, introduces the Elder Dragon, Gogmazios, to the game. We also expected to see details about other new content and a plan for future seasonal events.
Netflix’s stock price dropped almost 3.5%, closing at $96.79 per share, after Paramount made a competing offer directly to Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders. Paramount is offering $30 per share, valuing the entire company at $78 billion. This follows Netflix’s previous agreement to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s film and TV studios, including HBO and HBO Max, for $27.75 a share – a $72 billion deal. Including Warner Bros. debt of over $10 billion, the total value of that deal was $82.7 billion.
The 83rd Golden Globe nominations are out, and the film One Battle After Another is at the top with nine nominations.
Jimmy Kimmel has renewed his contract with ABC for another year, meaning “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will stay on the air through May 2027. His previous agreement was set to expire in May 2026.
On December 8th, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), arguably the closest thing the U.S. has to a stern but fair referee, announced a new pilot program. This program allows digital assets-namely Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the ever-reliable USDC-to strut onto the regulatory stage as collateral, because evidently, the future is now and it’s dressed in blockchain.
Aaron Pierre stars as John Stewart and Kyle Gardner plays Hal Jordan in DC’s Lanterns, a new series centered around a mystery unfolding on Earth. The show aims for a dark and suspenseful atmosphere reminiscent of True Detective, while also incorporating various DC characters and exploring the broader cosmic side of the franchise. More details about the story are now available.
As a movie fan, I always remember Gattaca as the film that really put Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman on the map. But beyond the stars, it’s a truly thought-provoking movie about what could happen if we started genetically engineering our kids. It tells the story of Vincent, who was conceived naturally – a bit of a rarity in this future world. His parents took a chance, and he was born with a heart condition and a limited life expectancy. The film follows his incredible struggle just to live a meaningful life, and it’s still powerful and relevant today.
A new framework leverages artificial intelligence to streamline the complex process of updating aging mainframe systems for the cloud era.
Researchers propose a new framework for large language models that enables continuous alignment and performance enhancement without relying on ongoing human guidance.
ESL FACEIT Group has confirmed that the final matches of the ESL Pro League Season 23 will be held in Stockholm, Sweden in 2026. This Counter-Strike 2 tournament will bring together the best teams in a live competition at the Annexet arena. The winning team will earn points towards the ESL Grand Slam, a prestigious competition with a $1,000,000 prize!