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The president and CEO of Warner Bros. parent Time Warner has boasted that the company can tempt the talent it needs” away from rival games companies – adding that the sector is to become an increasingly important part of the entertainment giant’s business. Speaking to investors in an Earnings call, …
Read More »Warner IP to fuel new LEGO titles
The highly anticipated LEGO Batman is just the beginning of developer Traveller’s Tales brick-based output under parent Warner Bros, the boss of the studio has revealed. Traveller’s Tales president Jon Burton said that the company was already working on LEGO titles based on Warner IP. Warner Bros., which acquired Traveller’s …
Read More »Warner chooses download for new release
Warner Bros. has chosen to release its next major film adaptation via download rather than boxed product. The tie-in for Watchmen will be available on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC in at least two episodes, the publisher has announced. Watchmen (logo pictured) is based on a DC Comics franchise and …
Read More »Warner Watches Deadline for new episodic games
Hollywood studio signs up Danish studio to make games based on Watchmen graphic novel
Read More »SHAREWATCH: SCi stock drops 5%
The stock price of Eidos owner SCi Entertainment has fallen by over five per cent today, down to 46.25p. The 5.61 per cent drop represents a fall of 2.75p-per share at today’s close. However, no firm indiciation of a reason for the drop has arisen. MCV has contatcetd the firm …
Read More »Tremblay to take charge at Warner Bros
Former Vivendi studios boss and Ubisoft Montreal CEO to head up media firm's new games operation
Read More »Warner Bros appoints new President
Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment (WBIE) has named Martin Tremblay as its new president. Tremblay will begin in his new role in July, and will report directly to president of Warner Bros’ Home Entertainment Group, Kevin Tsujihara. In his new post, Tremblay will set the long-term direction of the division’s worldwide …
Read More »Warner Bros earmarks £3m for UK Speed Racer push
Warner Bros. plans to notch up its first major chart hit with movie tie-in Speed Racer – and is ready to unleash its biggest ever marketing campaign to ensure its success. From the creators of The Matrix trilogy, the Speed Racer movie is tipped by many to kick off summer …
Read More »SHAREWATCH: SCi stock dips 17%
Shares in SCi have dropped by 17 per cent this morning , after the Eidos parent announced it had raised 60m and sold more stock to Warner Bros – effectively ending any chance of a takeover. The firm also announced that it has agreed a new distribution agreement with Warner …
Read More »SCi raises £60m as Warner doubles share count
The future is looking brighter for SCi Entertainment this morning, after the firm raised an extra 60 million – with property tycoon Robert Tchenguiz and media giant Warner Bros buying up sizeable chunks of a new share placing. SCi CEO Phil Rogers told Reuters that Warner Bros is set to …
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