All articles tagged with #publishing deal
Toys for Bob, the developer behind Crash Bandicoot 4 and the Skylanders series, has announced a publishing deal with Xbox for its next game, which is still in early development. The studio recently became independent after splitting from Activision Blizzard, allowing it to work with Xbox while maintaining autonomy.
Take-Two's indie label Private Division has reportedly ended its publishing deal with Polish developer Bloober Team for an unannounced survival horror game known as Project C. This move is part of Take-Two's broader cost reduction efforts, which have included layoffs and studio closures. Bloober Team is now seeking another publisher for the project.
Minute Media, the owner of sports websites The Players' Tribune and Fansided, has reached a 10-year licensing agreement with Authentic Brands Group to publish Sports Illustrated, potentially rehiring some of the staff laid off in January. The deal takes effect immediately and aims to expand the magazine's global publishing operations.
Minute Media has acquired the digital and print licensing rights for Sports Illustrated in a deal that could run for up to 10 years with an option to extend for 20 more. The agreement includes editorial operations for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit and Sports Illustrated Kids. As part of the deal, Sports Illustrated owner Authentic Brands Group is acquiring an equity stake in Minute Media. This move comes after months of uncertainty over SI’s future, with Authentic leveraging the brand across various verticals and events. Minute Media aims to honor SI’s legacy while expanding its visibility and commercial viability in new media channels.
Music rights company BMG is parting ways with Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters over comments he made about Israel, Ukraine, and the United States, leading to the scrapping of a planned release of a newly recorded version of Pink Floyd’s 1973 album Dark Side of the Moon. Waters' divisive rhetoric over Israel has led to accusations of antisemitism, with various controversies surrounding his statements and actions. This split with BMG is unusual for a major publishing deal, and it reflects the ongoing fallout from Waters' controversial remarks.
BMG is reportedly ending its publishing deal with Roger Waters following his outspoken critiques of Israel and controversial comments on Ukraine, with the company's new CEO personally making the decision to part ways. Waters' anti-Zionist position has drawn backlash, reportedly scaring off buyers for Pink Floyd's catalog, and leading to career repercussions such as canceled shows and police investigations. This move by BMG reflects the rare occurrence of an artist losing a publishing deal over controversies.