Game makers seek unions as digital entertainment booms
Unsung workers who make movie superheroes fly and lightsabers crackle are turning to labor unions as relentless demand for content turns dream jobs into grueling routines.
Sep 10, 2023
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Unsung workers who make movie superheroes fly and lightsabers crackle are turning to labor unions as relentless demand for content turns dream jobs into grueling routines.
Sep 10, 2023
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John Riccitiello, the CEO of video game software company Unity, has seen the video game industry evolve and shift during his more than two-decade-long career, beginning in 1997 when he became the head of games giant Electronic ...
Jun 26, 2023
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When Apple announced its long-awaited augmented reality headset, Vision Pro, earlier this month, part of the pitch was that these "Ready Player One"-esque goggles would change how we consume entertainment.
Jun 23, 2023
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Today, the latest animated film "Elemental" from Walt Disney Studios and Pixar Animation Studio is released in Swiss cinemas. The film revolves around the fiery Ember, who lives in Element City—a place where fire, water, ...
Jun 22, 2023
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As people brace for the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence on jobs and everyday living, those in the world of audio books say their field is already being transformed.
May 14, 2023
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Amazon said Monday it will distribute its original films and TV shows, like "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," to media outlets outside its Prime Video service for the first time.
May 9, 2023
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Blackbird Studio in Nashville has an impressive client list that includes Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, and Johnny Cash, among many others. Part of its success may be because owners John and Martina McBride ...
Dec 6, 2022
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The Writers Guild of America said Wednesday that it had settled a dispute with Amazon, with the Seattle tech company paying more than $4 million in residuals and interest to writers.
Sep 8, 2022
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Amazon is significantly expanding its white-collar presence in Southern California, announcing office leases to accommodate 2,500 new corporate and technology jobs in Santa Monica, Irvine and San Diego.
May 3, 2022
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Amazon announced Thursday it has closed its acquisition of Hollywood studio MGM, two days after European regulators said the deal "would not significantly reduce competition" in European markets.
Mar 17, 2022
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