Sources say Disney plans job cuts across film and television
People familiar with Disney’s plans say it is preparing further job cuts across divisions including film and television, while its chief people officer says involuntary reductions will continue into 2027. London’s High Court rejected PPT’s bid to stop publication of sexual-misconduct allegations, allowing him to appeal and remain anonymous in the meantime. Philippe Jaenada won the 2026 Prix Goncourt by six votes to three, an award that generally brings greater recognition and sales.
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Film & TV
Disney prepares layoffs that could affect thousands, sources say
Disney is preparing another round of job cuts across divisions including television and film, according to people familiar with the plans. The company declined to comment, while its chief people officer has said involuntary reductions will continue into 2027.
London’s High Court rejects bid to block sexual-misconduct reporting
London’s High Court rejected PPT’s request to stop ITN and The Guardian publishing sexual-misconduct allegations, while allowing him to appeal and retain anonymity in the meantime.
Elena Maganini, Emmy-winning Dexter editor, dies at 70
Elena Maganini, who won an Emmy for editing the Dexter pilot, died in Burbank of complications from breast cancer. A memorial is scheduled in Beverly Hills.
Books & Comics
Philippe Jaenada wins 2026 Prix Goncourt
Philippe Jaenada wins the 2026 Prix Goncourt with 6 votes to 3 for Sylvain Prudhomme. His novel proposes a solution to Louise Cansot’s murder while challenging her portrayal in the original investigation. The award generally brings winners recognition and increased sales.
Art & Heritage
Miquel Navarro, sculptor of walk-through cities, dies at 81
Miquel Navarro, who won Spain’s top national art award, died in Mislata after a long illness. His foundation has opened his former studio to the public to display works he donated.
Smithsonian museum opens its final spaceflight gallery
The National Air and Space Museum has opened its last spaceflight exhibition, with spacesuits, shuttle artifacts and a full-size space station laboratory mock-up. Another gallery is scheduled to open on 11 November, restoring public access to the entire museum.
Music
Nicole Taylor, Taylor Red singer and instrumentalist, dies at 35
Nicole Taylor sang and played several instruments with her identical-triplet sisters in Red Roots, later Taylor Red. Their album Triplicity earned a Country Album of the Year nomination, and the group later broke out with “Country Money.”
Gaming
Control Resonant passes 1 million sales, Remedy says
Control Resonant passed 1 million copies sold worldwide, which Remedy says makes it the fastest-selling game in its history. The company plans further marketing as it seeks to reach more players.
Bethesda reveals The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel title and logo
Bethesda has named its next Elder Scrolls game Sentinel, adding a subtitle and logo to the project first teased in 2018. The studio says it will share more when it is ready.
itch.io plans wider mandatory superintelligence disclosures
itch.io plans to require more creators to disclose generated content, extending an existing rule for game assets. The changes are not a blanket ban: users can already filter games carrying disclosures out of search results.
Actor Mahesh Babu invests in PC and console studio Shortgun Games
Mahesh Babu has invested in Shortgun Games, which chose to make original PC and console games rather than mobile titles. The studio is developing Project Takedown for international markets, but has not disclosed a release date.
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