Entries in 'warner bros' (108)

Warner Bros boss questions pre-owned

Warner Bros boss questions pre-owned

The global boss of Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment has told MCV that the pre-owned market could damage the games industry.

by Tim Ingham
on Jul 1st 2009 at 11:01AM in News
Hollywood court case threatens Warner’s Midway acquisition

Hollywood court case threatens Warner’s Midway acquisition

The maker of the Mortal Kombat films has filed a lawsuit against Midway that could prevent Warner from buying the struggling publisher.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 26th 2009 at 3:24PM in News
Warner confirms Lord Of The Rings licensing deal

Warner confirms Lord Of The Rings licensing deal

Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment has secured The Lord Of The Rings licence, announcing a long-term partnership with both The Saul Zaentz Company and New Line Productions.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 28th 2009 at 5:26PM in News
Warner makes $33m bid for Midway

Warner makes $33m bid for Midway

As predicted by MCV, Midway has announced that Warner Bros. has made a $33 million bid to buy the firm’s US assets.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on May 21st 2009 at 5:33PM in News

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Warner Bros in for Midway?

Warner Bros in for Midway?

Reliable trade sources have informed MCV that Warner Bros is readying a potential bid for Midway Games.

by Tim Ingham
on Apr 24th 2009 at 4:14PM in News
Warner to publish LEGO Rock Band

Warner to publish LEGO Rock Band

Warner Bros has confirmed that it will release LEGO Rock Band on Xbox 360, PS3, Wii and DS this year.

by Tim Ingham
on Apr 21st 2009 at 3:46PM in News
Warner backs Square Enix's bid for Eidos

Warner backs Square Enix's bid for Eidos

Warner has thrown its weight behind Square Enix's bid to buy UK publisher Eidos.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Feb 16th 2009 at 7:44AM in News
Square makes late Eidos bid – but Warner in pole position

Square makes late Eidos bid – but Warner in pole position

A battle between East and West looks set to decide the future of Eidos.

by Tim Ingham
on Dec 4th 2008 at 10:06AM in News

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Xbox Live movies hit new Euro territories

Xbox Live movies hit new Euro territories

Microsoft has revealed that major film companies Warner, Paramount and MGM are set to extend its Xbox Live movie offering to Italy and Spain.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Nov 18th 2008 at 9:58AM in News
SCi shares rocket as it encourages Warner Bros bid

SCi shares rocket as it encourages Warner Bros bid

Shares in SCi Entertainment Group jumped 11 per cent today, after it lifted a restriction stopping Time Warner from raising its stake in the company without consultation.

by Tim Ingham
on Oct 27th 2008 at 5:15PM in News
SCi waives ‘standstill’ deal with Warner Bros

SCi waives ‘standstill’ deal with Warner Bros

SCi Entertainment has announced that it has waived its ‘standstill’ agreement with Warner Bros until December 1st – meaning that the entertainment media giant can increase its share count to ...
by Tim Ingham
on Oct 27th 2008 at 9:49AM in News
Warner: 'Watchmen release is industry first'

Warner: 'Watchmen release is industry first'

Warner Bros. has told MCV that it is readying an industry-leading approach to movie-based games with the digital download-only release of Watchmen next year.

by Tim Ingham
on Sep 26th 2008 at 10:42AM in News

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Warner: We'll create more new IP

Warner: We'll create more new IP

Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment president Martin Tremblay has told MCV that the firm is keen on creating more of its own intellectual property as it establishes itself in the games ...
by Tim Ingham
on Sep 11th 2008 at 12:30PM in News
Warner snaps up F.E.A.R rights

Warner snaps up F.E.A.R rights

Warner Bros. has acquired the rights to the F.E.A.R franchise, which was previously owned by Vivendi.

by Tim Ingham
on Sep 9th 2008 at 11:12AM in News
Batman 'best LEGO game ever'

Batman 'best LEGO game ever'

The unstoppable success of cinema release The Dark Knight has proved a very handy promotional boost for the upcoming release of LEGO Batman, Warner Bros has told MCV – as ...
by Tim Ingham
on Aug 14th 2008 at 3:54PM in News
Warner readies 75 new titles

Warner readies 75 new titles

The president and CEO of Warner Bros. parent Time Warner has boasted that the company can tempt the “talent it needs” away from rival games companies – adding that the ...
by Tim Ingham
on Aug 7th 2008 at 4:20PM in News

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Warner IP to fuel new LEGO titles

Warner IP to fuel new LEGO titles

The highly anticipated LEGO Batman is just the beginning of developer Traveller’s Tales brick-based output under parent Warner Bros, the boss of the studio has revealed.

by Tim Ingham
on Aug 6th 2008 at 3:21PM in News
Warner chooses download for new release

Warner chooses download for new release

Warner Bros. has chosen to release its next major film adaptation via download rather than boxed product.

by Tim Ingham
on Jul 24th 2008 at 1:43PM in News
SHAREWATCH: SCi stock drops 5%

SHAREWATCH: SCi stock drops 5%

The stock price of Eidos owner SCi Entertainment has fallen by over five per cent today, down to 46.25p.

by Tim Ingham
on May 15th 2008 at 6:10PM in News
Warner Bros appoints new President

Warner Bros appoints new President

Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment (WBIE) has named Martin Tremblay as its new president.

by Tim Ingham
on Apr 29th 2008 at 8:34PM in News
Warner Bros earmarks £3m for UK Speed Racer push

Warner Bros earmarks £3m for UK Speed Racer push

Warner Bros. plans to notch up its first major chart hit with movie tie-in Speed Racer – and is ready to unleash its biggest ever marketing campaign to ensure its ...
by Tim Ingham
on Apr 29th 2008 at 8:22PM in News
SCi raises £60m as Warner doubles share count

SCi raises £60m as Warner doubles share count

The future is looking brighter for SCi Entertainment this morning, after the firm raised an extra £60 million – with property tycoon Robert Tchenguiz and media giant Warner Bros buying ...
by Tim Ingham
on Apr 25th 2008 at 11:01AM in News
New Harry Potter game announced

New Harry Potter game announced

EA’s Casual Entertainment Label will publish the video game version of Warner Bros movie Harry Potter and The Half Blood Prince later this year.

by Tim Ingham
on Apr 23rd 2008 at 11:12AM in News
SCi rejects mystery buyout bid

SCi rejects mystery buyout bid

Eidos parent SCi Entertainment has turned down an acquisitive bid from an unknown would-be suitor.

by Jonathon Harker
on Apr 23rd 2008 at 10:55AM in News