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Fragile Grids Threaten the Gulf AI Boom
technology4 hours ago

Fragile Grids Threaten the Gulf AI Boom

A weekend of Iranian strikes against Gulf electrical infrastructure coincided with outages at major AI platforms (Claude, ChatGPT, Google Gemini), revealing that data-center capacity hinges on high-voltage transformers that are scarce, hard to replace, and exposed in open yards. The disruption exposed how a stressed regional grid can stall multi‑billion‑dollar AI initiatives in the UAE and broader Gulf (e.g., Stargate UAE, Khazna, Microsoft’s Gulf investments), since replacements take years and insurance/financing hinge on grid reliability. The piece argues that the Gulf’s AI ambitions are now tightly coupled to the resilience of power transformers and the electricity system, not just computing hardware.

via Daily Kos|
#ai#data-centers#gulf
Hasbro Shifts Focus from Toy Movies to Gaming Ventures
business1 year ago

Hasbro Shifts Focus from Toy Movies to Gaming Ventures

Hasbro has decided to stop funding movies based on its toy brands due to disappointing box office returns from films like "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" and "Transformers One." While the company will still allow others to license its brands for films, it will no longer produce its own movies. This shift comes despite the success of toy-based films like "Barbie," as Hasbro's CEO Chris Cocks plans to focus more on interactive entertainment, including video games.

via The A.V. Club|
#business#dungeons-and-dragons#hasbro
Hasbro Shifts Focus from Film to Dungeons & Dragons Video Games
company-news1 year ago

Hasbro Shifts Focus from Film to Dungeons & Dragons Video Games

Hasbro has decided to stop financing films based on its products, including the Transformers franchise, due to underperformance at the box office. The company, under CEO Chris Cocks, will instead focus on investing in video games, leveraging Cocks' background from Microsoft. This shift means that future Transformers films will rely on Paramount and producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura. Hasbro's strategy aims to engage fans through digital platforms, reflecting a broader trend towards gaming.

via seibertron.com|
#company-news#film-industry#hasbro
My Little Pony, Transformers, Phase 10 Inducted into Toy Hall of Fame
culture1 year ago

My Little Pony, Transformers, Phase 10 Inducted into Toy Hall of Fame

The National Toy Hall of Fame has inducted My Little Pony, the card game Phase 10, and Transformers as its latest members. These toys were selected for their longevity, recognizability, and play value, with judges focusing on their ability to encourage learning, creativity, and socialization. The Hall of Fame, established in 1998 at The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York, honors toys that have made a lasting impact across generations.

via NPR|
#culture#my-little-pony#national-toy-hall-of-fame
Chris Hemsworth to Lead G.I. Joe-Transformers Crossover Movie
entertainment1 year ago

Chris Hemsworth to Lead G.I. Joe-Transformers Crossover Movie

Chris Hemsworth is in talks to lead an untitled crossover film for Paramount and Hasbro that combines the Transformers and G.I. Joe franchises. This will be Hemsworth's second Transformers project, following his voice role in the upcoming animated movie Transformers One. The crossover film will follow the events of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts and is being produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Mark Vahradian, Michael Bay, Tom DeSanto, and Don Murphy, with Steven Spielberg and Hasbro Entertainment executive producing.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#chris-hemsworth#entertainment#gi-joe
Chris Hemsworth May Lead 'Transformers/G.I. Joe' Crossover
entertainment1 year ago

Chris Hemsworth May Lead 'Transformers/G.I. Joe' Crossover

Chris Hemsworth is in talks to star in Paramount Pictures' untitled Transformers/G.I. Joe crossover movie, based on the Hasbro toy lines. This collaboration follows his role in Paramount Animation/Hasbro's Transformers One, set to release in September 2024. The crossover was hinted at in the epilogue of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. The combined franchises have grossed $6 billion globally. Hemsworth, known for his role as Thor and his work in Netflix's Extraction, continues to expand his diverse portfolio.

via Deadline|
#chris-hemsworth#crossover-movie#entertainment
"Paramount Delays 'Aang: The Last Airbender' Release, Unveils Impressive New Cast"
entertainment1 year ago

"Paramount Delays 'Aang: The Last Airbender' Release, Unveils Impressive New Cast"

Paramount has pushed back the release of "Aang: The Last Airbender" to January 20, 2026, with Dave Bautista and Eric Nam leading the voice cast, while "Transformers One" has been delayed by a week to September 20, 2024. The animated "Avatar" spinoff is directed by Lauren Montgomery and William Mata, with series creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko as executive producers. "Transformers One" features Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry voicing young Optimus Prime and Megatron, respectively, and is directed by Josh Cooley, with a star-studded voice cast including Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, and others.

via Variety|
#aang-the-last-airbender#animated-film#entertainment
"Transformers One Trailer: Unveiling the Origin of Cybertron's Young Warriors"
entertainment1 year ago

"Transformers One Trailer: Unveiling the Origin of Cybertron's Young Warriors"

The first trailer for the animated prequel "Transformers One" reveals a new take on the origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, showing them as bumbling youths on Cybertron. The movie, set for release on September 20th, seems to target a younger audience with a Power Rangers-like vibe, which may be divisive among older fans of the franchise. The trailer showcases a more lighthearted and comedic tone, but also raises concerns about the robots' human-like features.

via The Verge|
#animated-prequel#cybertron#entertainment
"Transformers One Trailer Teases Young Optimus Prime and Megatron's Early Friendship in Animated Prequel"
entertainment1 year ago

"Transformers One Trailer Teases Young Optimus Prime and Megatron's Early Friendship in Animated Prequel"

The first trailer for Transformers One, a CG-driven animated movie, teases the early friendship between Optimus Prime and Megatron, known as Orion Pax and D-16, before they became enemies. The trailer introduces the characters and hints at the conflict that drives them apart, offering a glimpse of their exploration of the surface and their first experiences with transforming powers. Directed by Josh Cooley, the movie is set to release on September 13.

via IGN|
#animated-movie#entertainment#megatron
"Chris Hemsworth Stars as Optimus Prime in 'Transformers One' Animated Prequel Trailer"
entertainment1 year ago

"Chris Hemsworth Stars as Optimus Prime in 'Transformers One' Animated Prequel Trailer"

Paramount has released a trailer for "Transformers One," an animated prequel film featuring the voices of Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, and Scarlett Johansson. The movie explores the origins of iconic characters like Optimus Prime and Megatron, voiced by Hemsworth and Henry respectively, as they battle a plant-like villain on the planet Cybertron. Other cast members include Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Jon Hamm, and Laurence Fishburne. The film is set to release in theaters on September 20 and is directed by Josh Cooley, with a screenplay by Andrew Barrer and Gabriel Ferrari.

via Variety|
#animated-film#chris-hemsworth#entertainment