Ken Corday, the executive producer of “Days of Our Lives,” knew John Oliver needed to make an appearance on his series.
The host of the Emmy-winning HBO series “Last Week Tonight” publicly declared his desire to star in a soap opera during a March episode of his talk show, and Corday immediately got to work. Creatives came together the next morning and drafted a storyline, ensuring the material was both strong for Oliver and propelled the story forward. “This is not a one-off,” Corday tells Variety.
Tries: Lewis, Lawton, Hadley, Pangai Jr Goals: Martin, Mourgue 5
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Tries: Hopoate 2, Bentley, Sipley, Byrne, Williams Goals: Irwin 5
George Williams scored his first try since returning from neck surgery to help Warrington Wolves beat defending Super League champions Hull KR and close the gap on the competition's top two.
A thing that always tickles me in a particular way is when a game takes a beloved mechanic from an iconic game that doesn't technically exist. By not existing I'm talking about something like wavedashing in Super Smash Bros. Melee. You can't play that game professionally without doing it, and yet it's just an exploit as opposed to something purposeful, but there are derivatives that directly bake it in. So, despite never playing its source (pun intended (you'll see what I mean in a second)) of inspiration, I'm quite intrigued by Clipmatrix, a momentum platformer set in surreal, industrial locales built around Source Engine bunny hopping found in the likes of Counter-Strike.
California lawmakers are closing in on a deal to help film producers who are facing new limits on their ability to monetize production tax credits.
The agreement falls short of the entertainment industry’s goal of a full exemption from a $5 million annual cap on corporate tax credits, according to multiple sources.
Steam says I have over 50 hours in Deceive Inc, so when I say it's great, know that's not just an impression. If you like FPS but also enjoy prop hunt, Hitman, or hidden identity games like The Ship, Deceive Inc is worth a look.
Disney-owned ABC filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday, calling the U.S. government agency’s investigations into them a “retaliatory campaign” by the Trump Administration to curb the network’s free speech. ABC and the Trump Administration have been at odds for close to a year over coverage critical of the President.
Third time’s a charm for the Michael Latt Legacy Fund.
The nonprofit — formed in the wake of Latt’s death to support rising creatives whose work hits the sweet spot of what Latt held dear in his own life and work (culture, advocacy, storytelling, social impact and community transformation) — has selected the recipients for this year’s Leading With Love: Grants in Support of Courageous Creativity.
Cyberleek, the group or person (it's not clear which) behind today's big Grand Theft Auto 6 leak, claims it's not just doing it for the lulz. In a manifesto calling out industry practices it finds objectionable, Cyberleek warned that it will continue targeting publishers who violate its edicts.
