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gaming8 days ago

Ex-Zenimax Lead Resigns After 'Blackbird' Game Cancellation

Former ZeniMax Online Studios founder Matt Firor confirmed that the cancellation of the highly anticipated game Project Blackbird, which he had waited his entire career to create, led to his resignation. The game, a sci-fi third-person shooter set on an exoplanet, was in development for over seven years and showed promising gameplay, but was abruptly canceled due to Microsoft layoffs related to AI investments. Firor expressed respect for the development team and now enjoys the game as a community member, while former team members are working on new projects.

via Wccftech|
#cancellation#gaming#microsoft-layoffs
news11 days ago

Stephen Schwartz Withdraws from Kennedy Center 2026 Lineup Amid Controversy

Stephen Schwartz, the renowned composer of musicals like 'Wicked,' has withdrawn from a scheduled appearance at the Kennedy Center in 2026, citing concerns over the venue's political direction and its departure from its original apolitical mission. Despite being advertised, Schwartz clarified he was never contracted and has not heard any updates since February 2025, leading him to assume the event was canceled. The Kennedy Center has denied any contractual agreement with Schwartz. His withdrawal adds to a list of artists pulling out amid recent political changes at the venue.

via Variety|
#artistic-expression#cancellation#kennedy-center
world18 days ago

Kennedy Center Cancels Christmas Concert Over Trump Name Controversy

The Kennedy Center criticized musician Chuck Redd for canceling his Christmas Eve performance after the White House announced that President Trump's name would be added to the building, with the venue's president calling the cancellation a costly political stunt and seeking damages. The renaming, approved by a Trump-appointed board, violates laws that prohibit turning the center into a memorial for anyone other than President Kennedy, and there are calls to remove Trump's name after he leaves office.

via Yahoo|
#art#cancellation#kennedy-center
television25 days ago

Paramount+ Cancels 'NCIS: Tony & Ziva' After One Season

'NCIS: Tony & Ziva,' a spin-off series featuring characters Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David, has been canceled by Paramount+ after one season due to declining viewership, despite positive reviews for its unique approach and fan appreciation. The show, which debuted in September, followed their story after leaving NCIS and reuniting in Europe, but experienced a significant drop in audience and will not return for a second season.

via Variety|
#cancellation#ncis#paramount
entertainment26 days ago

Perfect Dark's Cancellation Leaves Developers and Actors Disappointed

Alix Wilton Regan, who was recently announced as the new Lara Croft, was previously involved in the Perfect Dark reboot, which was unexpectedly canceled by Microsoft after significant progress. She expressed her shock and disappointment over the cancellation, which also led to job losses and the disbanding of the project team. Wilton Regan is now focused on her role as Lara Croft, but she remains fearful of losing this new role, similar to her experience with Perfect Dark. Her first appearance as Lara will be in Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis.

via Eurogamer|
#alix-wilton-regan#cancellation#entertainment