South Korean video game publisher Krafton Inc. plans to extend the schedule for a potential bonus payout at its subsidiary Unknown Worlds after delaying the highly anticipated survival game Subnautica 2 until next year.
About 40 employees at Unknown Worlds were eligible to share a $25 million bonus, contingent upon the studio hitting certain revenue targets by the end of 2025, with a possible short-term extension. When Krafton said earlier this month that it planned to push back the game’s release, employees feared that it wouldn’t be possible to hit those targets and that their potential earnings would disappear.
July 15, 2025 (BURBANK, Calif.) — Programs produced by divisions of the Warner Bros. Television Group topped all other studios with 60 nominations for the 77th Primetime Emmy® Awards, it was announced this morning by the Television Academy. This includes an Outstanding Drama Series nomination for Warner Bros. Television’s The Pitt, Comedy Series nods for WBTV’s Abbott Elementary and Shrinking, and Limited/Anthology Series honors for WBTV’s The Penguin.
Channing Dungey, Chairman and CEO, Warner Bros. Television Group and WBD US Networks, said: “It’s a wonderful blessing to receive 60 Emmy nominations this morning for The Penguin, The Pitt, Shrinking, Abbott Elementary, Presumed Innocent, The Voice, and Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage. I know how tirelessly and passionately our artists and crew work to bring these stories to life, and to see Warner Bros. Television Group acknowledged by the Television Academy as the studio with the most nominations is so gratifying.”
Select highlights of WBTVG’s nominations for the 2025 Emmy Awards include:
The Penguin (Warner Bros. Television for HBO) scared up 24 nominations, including Outstanding Limited Series, acting nods for Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, and Deirdre O’Donnell, writing for Lauren LeFranc, and directing for Jennifer Getzinger and Helen Shaver
The Pitt (Warner Bros. Television for HBO Max) earned 13 nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series, acting nods for Noah Wyle, Katherine LaNasa, and Shawn Hatosy, writing nods for R. Scott Gemmill and Joe Sachs, and directing for John Wells and Amanda Marsalis
Shrinking (Warner Bros. Television for Apple TV+) received seven nominations, including Outstanding Comedy Series, acting for Jason Segel, Harrison Ford, Michael Urie, and Jessica Williams
Abbott Elementary (Warner Bros. Television and 20th Television for ABC) made the grade with six nominations, including Outstanding Comedy Series, writing and acting for Quinta Brunson, and acting for Janelle James and Sheryl Lee Ralph
Presumed Innocent (Warner Bros. Television for Apple TV+) landed four acting nominations, for Jake Gyllenhaal, Bill Camp, Ruth Negga, and Peter Sarsgaard
Following is the complete list of Emmy nominations for WBTVG–produced programs.
The Penguin (Warner Bros. Television for HBO): 24 Nominations
The Pitt (Warner Bros. Television for HBO Max): 13 Nominations
Shrinking (Warner Bros. Television for Apple TV+): 7 Nominations
Abbott Elementary (Warner Bros. Television and 20th Television for ABC): 6 Nominations
Outstanding Comedy Series
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: Quinta Brunson
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Janelle James
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Sheryl Lee Ralph
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series: Quinta Brunson
Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling
The Voice (Warner Horizon Unscripted Television for NBC): 5 Nominations
Outstanding Picture Editing for a Structured Reality or Competition Program
Outstanding Hairstyling for a Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Program
Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction for a Series
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Reality Program
Outstanding Technical Direction and Camerawork for a Series
Presumed Innocent (Warner Bros. Television for Apple TV+): 4 Nominations
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Jake Gyllenhaal
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Bill Camp
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Peter Sarsgaard
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Ruth Negga
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage (Warner Bros. Television for CBS): 1 Nomination
Outstanding Cinematography for a Series (Half-Hour)
Ariana Grande will reunite with “Wicked” filmmaker Jon M. Chu to star alongside Josh Gad in the film adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s “Oh, The Places You’ll Go,” Warner Bros. announced Tuesday as two new films prepare to join the $1 billion Seuss movie franchise.
Ariana Grande attends the 97th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2025.
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Key Facts
Grande and Gad, who also voiced Olaf in the “Frozen” films, will bring the 1990 book to life in an IMAX movie slated for release in 2028.
“Oh, The Places You’ll Go,” which follows a young protagonist venturing into the world to navigate a series of life’s ups and downs, will be turned into a musical on screen with original songs by duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, who also wrote for “La La Land” and “The Greatest Showman.”
“Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” was the last Dr. Seuss book published in the author’s lifetime.
The film is set to be released two years after a new animated adaptation of “The Cat in the Hat” starring Bill Hader, which has a February 2026 release date.
“The Cat in the Hat” will be the first new Seuss film since 2018, when Universal released an animated CGI adaptation of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” called “The Grinch.”
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Key Background
Five films based on the work of Dr. Suess were released between 2000 and 2018. Together they’ve grossed a combined $1 billion domestically. “The Grinch” and 2000’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” made more than $500 million combined at the box office as the franchise’s most successful films. “The Lorax” (2012) tripled its $70 million budget to gross $214.2 million and “Horton Hears a Who!” (2008) grossed $154.5 million on an $85 million budget. The only Seuss film to not recoup its production budget at the box office was Mike Myers’ “The Cat in the Hat,” which grossed $101.1 million on a $109 million budget. There have been a dozen Dr. Seuss television specials and six shows based on the books, including a Netflix series called “Green Eggs and Ham.”
Surprising Fact
“How the Grinch Stole Christmas” won an Oscar. Rick Baker and Gail Ryan won the award for best makeup in 2001. The film’s star, Jim Carey, has spoken about the intense process he endured to get made up for the film, and in 2014 told Graham Norton it took eight hours to apply his makeup and prosthetics. He likened the process to being “buried alive” and said the studio brought in an expert who’d trained CIA operatives in dow to deal with torture during an interrogation to help him manage.
Tangent
Theodor Geisel, who died in 1991, published more than 60 books in his life under the pen name Dr. Seuss. He also illustrated 45 books and many are considered children’s classics, including “Green Eggs and Ham,” “The Cat in the Hat” and “One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish.” Two years after his death, Geisel’s wife Audrey founded the entertainment company Seuss Enterprises, which controls the licensing for all of his work. In 2020, almost 30 years after his death, Geisel was ranked No. 2 on Forbes’ list of the Highest-Paid Dead Celebrities, having made $33 million before taxes that year. Seuss Enterprises inked seven-figure deals with Warner Bros. for the films and is set to make more depending on box office performance. The company has also added a handful of licensing deals to its repertoire, including Billabong hats and towels, a Carnival Cruise partnership called Seuss at Sea and a traveling exhibition.
Further Reading
ForbesHow Dr. Seuss Got Rich In A Very Grinch-Like YearBy Madeline BergForbes5 Ways Dr. Seuss Has Created A Playful Timeless BrandBy Goldie ChanForbesHow Much Have The Culture Wars Earned Dr. Seuss This Year? As It Turns Out, A ‘Whole Awful Lot’By Ariel Shapiro
“We’re going to be involved in both JPMorgan deposit coin and stablecoins,” JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said Tuesday
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said Tuesday that the bank plans to get more involved with stablecoins.
Mastercard and Citi also discussed stablecoins in calls with analysts this week.
The focus on stablecoins comes amid hopes the House of Representatives could soon vote on a bill allowing private companies to issue corporate stablecoins, though it and other crypto-related bills failed to clear a procedural hurdle on Tuesday.
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon said the bank is planning to get more involved with stablecoins—crypto assets with a value pegged to another currency or financial asset such as the U.S. dollar.
“We’re going to be involved in both JPMorgan deposit coin and stablecoins to understand it, to be good at it,” Dimon said during the bank’s second-quarter earnings call, according to a transcript from AlphaSense. The deposit coin Dimon referred to is JPMD, a stablecoin-like token currently available only to the bank’s clients.
“I don’t know why you’d want a stablecoin as opposed to just payment,” Dimon said, but added that fintech companies “are trying to figure out a way to create bank accounts and get the payment systems and rewards programs, and we have to be cognizant of that. The way to be cognizant is to be involved.”
Dimon’s comments come amid hopes the House of Representatives could soon vote on the GENIUS Act, which would establish a framework for private companies to issue stablecoins, though it and other cryptocurrency-related bills failed to clear a procedural hurdle on Tuesday.
Walmart (WMT) and Amazon (AMZN) are among the companies reportedly considering launching their own stablecoins, which could potentially reduce the billions of dollars the retail titans pay in credit transaction fees.
Citigroup (C) CEO Jane Fraser told analysts Tuesday that the bank also has stablecoin plans, and is “looking at the issuance of a Citi stablecoin,” according to a transcript provided by AlphaSense.
“This is a good opportunity for us,” said Fraser, suggesting it could help the bank gain new clients.
Executives at Mastercard (MA), which also has stablecoin initiatives, cautioned earlier this week that it could be a while before stablecoins become a viable everyday payment tool, however.
“While the technology powering stablecoins holds tremendous promise, high speed, 24/7 availability, low costs, programmability, immutability, etc., those attributes alone do not suffice to turn stablecoins into a payment tool,” Mastercard Chief Product Officer Jorn Lambert said on a call with analysts Monday, according to a transcript provided by AlphaSense.
Although Mastercard isn’t issuing stablecoins itself, Lambert said the company acts as a bridge for its partners like Circle (CRCL) and others to “mint, distribute, and redeem stablecoins through trusted issuers seamlessly.”
This article has been updated since it was first published to reflect several cryptocurrency-related bills failed to clear a procedural hurdle in Congress on Tuesday.
Ever wonder what goes into playing a modern-day scream queen? Turns out, acting like you are fighting for your life on set is exactly as wild as you’d imagine. “We filmed on location thousands of miles away from home, keeping nocturnal hours on night shoots, covered in blood sweat and tears, crying into each other’s arms scene after scene,” says Wonders. “It sounds traumatic, but we were laughing our asses off between every take. Jenn brought together a rare breed of young actors who are not only incredibly talented, but also want to see each other win. I love ’em all.”
Similarly special and collaborative? Wonders’s experience working with stylist Thomas Carter Phillips on her look for the movie’s splashy premiere. Together, they landed on a lingerie-inspired look from Wiederhoeft that felt like a fresh take on evening dressing, thanks to the structured corset and silky lace-trimmed skirt.
“I’ve been a fan girl of Wiederhoeft for a while now,” says Wonders. “His silhouettes are so singular. Thomas and I wanted to find something fun and feminine, and our jaw dropped as soon we set eyes on this set.” She accessorized the ensemble with dainty pearl jewels by Presley Oldham, a favorite jeweler of hers. “I’ve worn a Presley piece almost every day for the last couple years,” says Wonders. “No two pieces look alike. I’m pretty minimal when it comes to jewels, and I love that his pieces feel raw and natural—like they’re an organic extension of yourself.”
Photo: Emilio Madrid
With the film in theaters on Friday, Wonders still has a press tour to finish, meaning there will be many more striking fits to come. And while she won’t go full-tilt on method dressing, Wonders does view the red carpet as a place to nod to her movies. “I gravitate towards looks that feel in the spirit of the project—taking the character and turning her up a couple notches and imbuing some of my personal style in there,” she says.
After her whirlwind tour wraps up, the star plans to engage in some much-needed R&R. Her immediate plans? “Surfing and playing tennis as much as I possibly can!” After screaming her lungs out on the big screen, she’s definitely earned it.
TAXIS Pharmaceuticals announced today that it has received an FDA Qualified Infectious Disease Product (QIDP) designation for TXA14007, its investigational efflux pump inhibitor (EPI) in combination with levofloxacin for the treatment of hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) and ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP).1
The QIDP designation will allow the company to have access the FDA’s Fast Track program, allow for priority review, and make the compound eligible for a potential 5-year extension of market exclusivity upon approval. These advantages are designed to accelerate the development and review processes, ensuring that novel therapies can reach patients faster and address urgent public health needs efficiently. With the support of this designation, TAXIS Pharmaceuticals is poised to advance the development process for its EPIs.
“The QIDP designation is a critical milestone in our mission to deliver effective solutions against antimicrobial resistance,” TAXIS Pharmaceuticals CEO Gregory Mario, said in a statement. “Too many people are dying from infections like hospital acquired pneumonia—infections that should be treatable. We are committed to our mission because we know that lives are on the line.”1
TAXIS is a clinical-stage company developing new classes of therapies to treat multidrug-resistant bacterial infections. Their investigational drug candidates include efflux pump inhibitors, DHFRIs, and FtsZ inhibitors and aim to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Learn more: A Group of Antimicrobial Compounds Show Novelty Action Against Multidrug-Resistant Gonorrhea
The TXA 14007 class of EPIs significantly enhanced the effectiveness of levofloxacin and other antibiotics against a wide range of drug-resistant P aeruginosa strains found in clinical settings. Preclinical data on TXA14007 shows no signs of inherent toxicity and finds that it is effective in improving the action of levofloxacin in animal efficacy models.
This news marks the company’s second FDA QIDP designation. The first was granted for TXA709, the company’s first investigational FtsZ inhibitor candidate, aimed at treating antibiotic-resistant methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). TAXIS is seeking additional funding and partnerships with drug manufacturers to continue the development and commercialization of its investigational EPIs and its broader portfolio of investigational therapies aimed at addressing the escalating burden of antimicrobial resistance.
Reference 1. TAXIS Pharmaceuticals Earns FDA QIDP Designation for TXA14007, an Investigational Efflux Pump Inhibitor (EPI) to Combat Antibiotic-Resistant Pneumonia. TAXIS press release. July 15, 2025. Accessed July 15, 2025. https://www.prweb.com/releases/taxis-pharmaceuticals-earns-fda-qidp-designation-for-txa14007-an-investigational-efflux-pump-inhibitor-epi-to-combat-antibiotic-resistant-pneumonia-302503970.html
Adidas has released a new variant of its 3D-printed Climacool shoes with laces so you can adjust their fit and potentially tone down how tightly they hug your feet. Featuring a breathable lattice structure created through an additive printing process, the shoes have previously only been available as slip-ons in a single off-white colorway, but now feature a black tongue and laces potentially making them look less like an experiment in shoe design and more like a regular sneaker.
The shoe’s main structure is still 3D-printed as a single piece in a process that Adidas says “takes approximately 24 hours and includes spinning, baking, and compression using high-tech polymers.” The upper portion of the Climacool Laced features a slightly different design than the slip-ons that now incorporates printed eyelets, but the tongue and laces are made from different materials added afterwards that aren’t 3D-printed.
The new version will potentially make the Climacool more comfortable and compatible with a wider variety of foot sizes while retaining the unique features of their 3D-printed lattice structure that was breathable and fast-drying.
Day one of the Belly Laughs Festival found the funny bone.
The comedy festival made its highly anticipated debut this Saturday at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The event – which ended Sunday – blended Asian cuisine with Asian American stand-up comedy, offering a stacked lineup of comics and food vendors. Yet, the festivities, although upheld by the excitement of the event’s kickoff, were hindered by steep prices, shielding some patrons from a fluid experience.
Upon entering Belly Laughs, guests were greeted with the palpable buzz of an evening promising entertainment and good eats. Nestled in a compact outdoor venue, the space wasintimate but perhaps to a fault, as the minimal outdoor seating and cramped layout quickly shifted the night into a balancing act between standing and snacking. Nonetheless, the laughter that permeated the grounds served as a reminder of the festival’s main highlight: the comedy.
Headlining acts delivered the promise of high-energy sets from a well-curated lineup of comics who, indeed, had audiences holding onto their bellies. Comedians including Kumail Nanjiani, Nimesh Patel and Jonnie Park brought a brilliance that only highlighted the true talent of the Asian comedy scene. As for visuals, the main stage was simply set and gave performers the space to command attention without any distracting elements found in other venues. Acts were tightly run and varied in tone, and for most attendees, the strength of the performances alone made their tickets feel worth it.
Pictured is Andrew Yang holding a microphone onstage at Belly Laughs. Yang was the surprise guest listed on the festival’s schedule. (Courtesy of Bailey Holiver/L.A. LIVE/Bernstein Associates, Inc.)
The festival succeeded in its primary goal: It was funny, it was smart and it had soul.
Curated by Mama’s Night Market, the accompanying food bazaar offered a lively counterpoint to the performance spaces. Vendors lined the walkways with sizzling offerings that reflected LA’s global palette with delicacies like freshly-brewed Thai tea and flavor-packed biryani. The culinary spread was eclectic and ambitious. Yet, this ambition came with the price of steeper food costs, with many dishes tipping past $17 for modest portions. While the curation brought quality and flavor to the lineup, the price tags paired with the lack of seating made it difficult to fully enjoy.
The festival’s outdoor layout was its most visible flaw. If unable to afford VIP, attendees often found themselves with little room to roam and even fewer places to sit, juggling plates and drinks while hunting for open spots on the ground. What could have been a laid-back evening of lounging with friends felt instead like a game of musical chairs –minus the chairs.In a city brimming with outdoor events, comfort falls from being a luxury to becoming a necessity.
Perhaps the most baffling moment of the night came with the highly promoted “surprise guest.” As whispers rippled through the crowd, anticipation built. The eventual reveal – former presidential candidate Andrew Yang – was met with more confusion than applause. While Yang has carved out a name in political and tech spheres, his comedic chops didn’t quite land. Many audience members visibly disengaged during his set, and the mismatch of tone and expectations left a noticeable lull in an otherwise lively evening.
Despite the hiccups, Belly Laughs boasted potential. The organizers clearly know how to book talent, and the partnership with Mama’s Night Market added a cultural layer that many comedy fests lack. But with high vendor prices, a tight venue and a misfire of a surprise guest, the night didn’t quite stick the landing.
For comedy lovers who don’t mind standing and shelling out, Belly Laughs offered an evening of sharp humor and vibrant fare. For others, the experience might have felt more like an expensive taste test than a full-course evening of laughs.
