2K Reportedly Cancels Mafia III Developer’s Unannounced Live Service Game

Mafia III and Mafia: Definitive Edition developer Hangar 13 didn’t formally announce its next title, but 2K Games has reportedly canceled it. The game had no official title, but was codenamed Volt.
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2K revealed this in a roundabout way during earnings call by saying it was deciding “to not proceed with further development of an unannounced title in its pipeline” after stating th

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Hayden Panettiere passed away on August 16, 2026, at the age of 36. The actress was found unresponsive in Greenville, South Carolina, after a cardiac arrest. Now, as per the report, Panettiere wanted her ex, Brian Hickerson, away from attending her book tour.Hayden Panettiere had security keep Brian Hickerson away before her deathHayden Panettiere wanted former partner Brian Hickerson away from her much before her death. In May 2026, she visite

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Fans want to know who is leaving and joining General Hospital this week. The changes have always brought new twists and turns to the show. Naturally, viewers are curious about this week’s developments.Here is all you need to know about the latest arrivals and departures on the daily soap opera.
List of everyone who is joining and leaving General Hospital’s cast from Aug 24-28Below is the list of everyone joining and leaving the cast of General Hospital from Aug 24-2

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Genoa City faces a cast shake-up this week as familiar and beloved faces return to The Young and the Restless. These upcoming episodes are expected to bring new twists and shifting dynamics to ongoing storylines. For those wanting to know more, here’s who is joining and leaving The Young and the Restless between August 24 and 28:Everyone who is leaving and coming to The Young and the Restless’ cast this weekArrivalsStacy Haiduk as Patty Williams: Haiduk’s fami

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Fans are curious to know who is leaving and joining Days of Our Lives this week. The soap opera, following the lives of the residents of Salem, is known for its ever-changing cast. Familiar faces depart, and new ones arrive regularly. As such, fans are curious about this week’s developments.Here is all you need to know about this week’s arrivals and departures on the soap opera.List of everyone who is joining and leaving Days of Our Lives’ cast from Aug 24

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Alan Ritchson proved that birthdays on the Reacher set hit differently than anywhere else. The actor shared a video fulfilling a crew member’s unusual birthday wish in the most entertaining way possible.Reacher’s Alan Ritchson makes Brett Hayman’s birthday wish come trueAlan Ritchson, who stars as Jack Reacher on Prime Video’s hit series, celebrated Brett Hayman’s birthday in a memorable way. Ritchson shared

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General Hospital spoilers video features Alexis, who threatens Willow that she can no longer keep the truth about Drew’s shooting a secret. She reveals that despite knowing Willow did it, she managed to prove her not guilty. Unable to carry the weight of the secret, she says she can no longer remain mum about it.General Hospital spoilers preview what happens from Aug 24-28Since Alexis represented Willow in court, she was aware that her client was involved in Drew’s

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer is getting a pint-sized transformation that fans of the classic series never saw coming. Mattel has unveiled an unexpected crossover that shrinks the beloved Scoobies into a whole new collectible format ahead of a September launch.Mattel’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer Polly Pocket recreates moments from the classic seriesMattel will launch a Polly Pocket Buffy the Vampire Slayer Compact set on Sept. 4. The

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Lanterns just dropped a massive clue that changes everything fans thought about Hal Jordan’s fate. Episode 2 introduced a key detail that has viewers building a compelling theory about the show’s biggest mystery.Lanterns Episode 2’s aliens in disguise lead to a new fan theoryDC fans believe Lanterns Episode 2 holds a key clue about Hal Jordan’s fate in the show. The HBO series premiered with a shocking twist in its first episode. Hal Jordan appeared dead

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A sequel series meant to stand on its own ended up trapped by constant callbacks to its predecessor. Despite early promises, Girl Meets World struggled to carve out a distinct identity during its three-season run.Danielle Fishel says Girl Meets World struggled to escape Boy Meets World’s shadowDanielle Fishel said Girl Meets World was supposed to stand on its own, but the series never escaped Boy Meets World&r

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Dakota Fanning revealed the one major perk of playing a smaller role in one of Hollywood’s biggest franchises. The actress explained why her Twilight experience turned out to be ideal compared to her co-stars’ journey.Playing Jane let Dakota Fanning enjoy Twilight fandom without its biggest pressuresDakota Fanning revealed on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that her Twilight role gave her unique advantages. She portrayed Volt

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General Hospital’s Sawandi Wilson took to social media to reveal the name of his newborn daughter. He also provided a health update on his child, who spent five days in the NICU. This post comes a few days after he released a video in which he spoke about the stressful birth and the lessons of gratitude he learned from the experience.General Hospital’s Sawandi Wilson reveals newborn baby’s nameWilson shared a series of photos of the newborn and her mother from

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Tom Selleck has lined up his first major television role since Blue Bloods ended. Apple TV has added the veteran actor to the cast of its upcoming comedy series starring Elizabeth Banks.Tom Selleck reunites with Three Men and a Baby co-star Ted Danson in an Apple TV comedyApple TV has not revealed what character Selleck will play. The streamer confirmed his guest-starring role but kept plot specifics confidential. The untitled series follows Heidi, played by Banks, as she navig

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Hulu has opted not to order a second season of the single-camera comedy from creator Mindy Kaling. The decision comes nearly four months after the series debuted its nine-episode first season in June. It’s also an addition to a series of cancelled shows by Kaling.Hulu has canceled Mindy Kaling’s Not Suitable for WorkWarner Bros. Television, the studio behind now-cancelled Not Suitable for Work, plans to shop the series to other potential buyers. The series followed

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Days of Our Lives took to social media to announce a well-known daytime star joining its roster. They didn’t share exact details about when she will officially appear on the show. The California-born actress has previously worked on General Hospital and The Young and the Restless.Brytni Sarpy cast on Days of Our Lives in mystery roleDays of Our Lives announced via Instagram that Brytni Sarpy will be joining the roster. The details of her role and when she will appear on a

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Universal has moved fast to lock in the next project from the filmmaker behind the latest Insidious 6. The studio confirmed that the new horror feature Sleepover will hit theaters in late 2027, taking a date previously reserved for an untitled Blumhouse Atomic Monster release.The announcement follows a strong global opening for Insidious: Out of the Further, which pulled in $60.3 million worldwide and pushed the franchise past $800 million in total box offic

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A new slasher starring three generations of horror royalty has locked down its release date. The Horror Collective and BloodStream unveiled the first trailer for Last Chance Motel, a desert-set thriller directed by Danielle Harris and Scout Taylor-Compton.Last Chance Motel gets trailer, sets digital release dateLast Chance Motel’s trailer promises a relentless killing spree that turns a wedding celebration into a survival fight. Taylor-Compton and Har

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Curious to know who’s leaving and joining The Bold and the Beautiful in the week of August 24-28? This long-running soap opera is loved by viewers for its interesting plotlines, dramatic twists, and outstanding performances. It centers on the Forrester family and their business, which remains at the forefront of the fashion industry. Beyond their privileged lives, they are met with several significant personal and professional challenges. As is common for soap operas to s

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Laterns has sparked a strong reaction to its new live-action Sinestro. Ulrich Thomsen plays the iconic Green Lantern character in the new DCU series. The reveal takes place in Episode 2, “Trust Fall”, when Hal Jordon (Kyle Chandler) visits him in the space prison for information about the Manhunters.The reveal has fans comparing Thomsen’s portrayal with Mark Strong‘s Sinestro from 2011’s Green Lantern. Strong’s Sinestro looked mostly huma

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Lanterns creator Damon Lindelof has finally revealed the real reason the DCU series dropped Green from its title. The latest clarification clears up previous online controversy after the showrunner made a lighthearted comment about the name change.Speaking with IGN, Lindelof revealed that the idea of shortening the title was not his. Instead, it came from an early meeting involving another Lanterns showrunner, Tom King, with DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran.&l

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Game of Thrones star Kit Harington has been confirmed to play Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter TV series. The actor shared his reaction to joining the show, giving fans even more reason to look forward to his Wizarding World screen debut.Harington officially joined the cast for Harry Potter Season 2, taking over the role following Nicholas Hoult’s exit due to scheduling conflicts. Speaking with Collider, Harrington revealed that this was his very fir

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A classic Star Wars PS4 game has dropped to just $3.99 on the PlayStation Store as part of a limited-time deal. The deal will come to a close at the end of this month. With this offer, gamers can get 60% off the original price.Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast is now available on the PlayStation Store at a low price of $3.99 only. Moreover, PlayStation Plus users get a double discount of an additional 5%, dropping the price to only $3.49. The offer will come to an end o

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Halloween: The Game gets a controversial ban, and it is not driven by graphic violence. The Michael Myers game is based on the horror movie known for its gruesome on-screen deaths. However, the ban on the game is for a completely different reason.The game follows the same graphic violence in the gameplay. However, Australian players will not be able to legally purchase the game, according to The Guardian. The Australian Classification Board refused to classify the game b

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James Gunn has clapped back at a fan criticising his expanding DC Universe. The filmmaker defended the creative choices behind the DCU’s projects, citing classic DC Comics stories.One Threads user, @bkaisar, recently took a jab at Gunn’s DCU projects, arguing that the movies and shows within the franchise lack consistency in their thematic and aesthetic tones. The user shared the posters of Lanterns, Superman, Peacemaker, Supergirl, and Creature Commandos,

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Sydney Sweeney channeled Tom Cruise as she defied gravity on a biplane that flipped upside down mid-flight. The actress playfully compared her latest high-flying stunt to Cruise’s famous aerial sequences with a short message for the actor.The 28-year-old actress posted the video on Instagram on Monday, August 24. She wore a red safety vest and protective goggles, with her arms secured to the plane during the flight. Sharing the post, she wrote, “Watch out Tom

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Hayden Panettiere reportedly gave security strict instructions. The detail has emerged following her death at age 36. The actress and singer had told security to keep ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson away from her Manhattan book signing.The incident reportedly happened while the Sleepwalker star was promoting her memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning. According to The New York Times, her private security team was instructed to prevent Hickerson from entering the Barnes &

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Marvel is bringing the Avengers and the X-Men together for a battle. A showdown between the two celebrated teams of superheroes is something fans were seemingly not expecting.The Avengers and X-Men are coming together for a unique winter-themed special. The upcoming feature will pit the two teams against each other in a hockey game. The publisher has announced that Marvel Winter Break Special 2026 #1 will be released in December 2026. The feature will be an extra-si

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Disney and Pixar’s Cars is headed back to the theaters as part of the film’s 20th anniversary celebration. Fans will soon get another opportunity to experience the animated classic on the big screen.Cars returns to the theaters in its original format beginning September 4, 2026. Tickets for the special re-release go on sale today. The event also coincides with Lightning McQueen Day, which fans observe on September 5 every year, a nod to Lightning’s race

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Supermax will mark the first non-franchise studio film that Will Smith has done in a long time. The Bad Boys alum is no stranger to buddy cop films, which makes him a perfect fit for the feature. It follows two FBI agents trying to solve a murder in the world’s most secure prison. Prime Video’s official X account posted a video showing how Will Smith almost injured himself on the first day of the shoot.
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The Doctor Who franchise is facing an uncertain future. BBC has canceled the planned 2026 Christmas special and is reviewing plans for the show’s next season. One of its stars wants fans to stay calm.As reported by Deadline, Billie Piper addressed the situation while speaking at the For the Love of Fantasy & Sci-Fi convention in London. She said, “It’s had a bit of a rough time lately, and I think everyone just needs to chill out and wait for what come