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Marvel actress Evangeline Lilly criticized Disney's recent layoffs affecting 1,000 employees, including visual development staff. She alleged artificial intelligence replaced human creativity behind the scenes. While Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro cited operational streamlining as the cause, Lilly expressed outrage over abandoning artists who originally designed Marvel characters.
On May 1, 2026, Howden Re hired five professionals to expand its cyber reinsurance team in response to rising client demand, while Zurich Insurance Group promoted Patrick McBride to the newly created position of Head of International Construction. McBride relocates to London to lead the Global Specialty Construction & Surety team, reporting to Kelly Kinzer.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick stated at iicon that GTA 6 will exclude real-world brand partnerships because the game features entirely fictional brands. He explained that players intuitively distinguish between real and fake items, making authentic placements impossible without breaking the game's satirical integrity. While contrasting this with the NBA series, Zelnick emphasized maintaining purity for the franchise despite potential lost revenue opportunities.
According to reports, Netflix has agreed to a $500 million deal for a prequel to The Crown written by Peter Morgan. The series will dramatize five decades starting from Queen Victoria's death in 1901 and concluding with Princess Elizabeth's 1947 wedding. While unconfirmed by Netflix, the project involves multiple seasons and explores historical periods Morgan deemed too close to the present for direct dramatization.
Playground Games announced the "Horizon Play" multiplayer suite for Forza Horizon 6, featuring returning modes like The Eliminator and new events such as Spec Racing and Touge Showdown. The game launches on May 19 for standard editions or May 15 for premium versions across PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X platforms.