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3 days ago
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'Black Panther' Game Canceled and Studio Shockingly Shut Down by EA
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors According to a report from IGN, EA has canceled its upcoming 'Black Panther' video game and shut down Cliffhanger Games, the studio that was developing the title. EA has cancelled their 'BLACK PANTHER' game. Cliffhanger Studios, the studio developing the game, has been closed down. (Source: — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) May 28, 2025 This announcement was sent out company-wide in an email along with layoffs in its mobile and central teams. EA declined to comment on exactly how many individuals would be affected by this. More Entertainment: Marvel Hits 'Avengers' Movies With Massive Delay EA Entertainment president Laura Miele said in an email that this is being done to "sharpen our focus and put our creative energy behind the most significant growth opportunities." "These decisions are hard," Miele said. "They affect people we've worked with, learned from, and shared real moments with. We're doing everything we can to support them — including finding opportunities within EA, where we've had success helping people land in new roles." In addition to closing Cliffhanger and canceling Black Panther, EA is also laying off some individuals on both its mobile and central teams. — IGN (@IGN) May 28, 2025 Miele's email went on to state that EA intends to focus on a small group of franchises in the future: Battlefield, The Sims, Skate, and Apex Legends. EA will also continue to work on the upcoming 'Iron Man' game as well as the third 'Star Wars: Jedi' game. This comes after CEO Andrew Wilson announced last year that EA will be "moving away from development of future licensed IP that we do not believe will be successful in our changing industry." More Entertainment: Pokémon TCG Pocket Extradimensional Crisis – Release Date, Release Time, Known Cards 'Black Panther' was part of a deal between Marvel and EA that would include three games: 'Black Panther,' 'Iron Man,' and a third title that has yet to be announced. Cliffhanger Games was announced to be working on 'Black Panther' on July 10, 2023, and led by Kevin Stephens of Monolith Productions. An all-new #BlackPanther story begins here at Cliffhanger Games. We're a newly established @EA studio developing an original, single-player Black Panther action-adventure game exploring the world of Wakanda with @MarvelGames. Learn more: — Cliffhanger Games (@CliffhangerDevs) July 10, 2023 "We're dedicated to delivering fans a definitive and authentic Black Panther experience, giving them more agency and control over their narrative than they have ever experienced in a story-driven video game," Stephens said. "Wakanda is a rich Super Hero sandbox, and our mission is to develop an epic world for players who love Black Panther and want to explore the world of Wakanda as much as we do." Black Panther standing at the front of a dimly lit cave in a screenshot for Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra. Black Panther standing at the front of a dimly lit cave in a screenshot for Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra. Skydance Games Fortunately, Black Panther will still have a video game presence in the future since he is an integral character in the upcoming 'Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra' from Skydance New Media. Set to release in 2026, 'Marvel 1943' is inspired by the 'Captain America/Black Panther: Flags of Our Fathers' Marvel Comics limited series following an alliance between the two heroes as they try to prevent the rise of the terrorist organization Hydra. More Entertainment: James Gunn Teases 'Superman' Cameo in 'Peacemaker' Michael B. Jordan's 'Sinners' Finally Has a Streaming Date—For a Fee 'Rick and Morty' Season 8 is Now Available to Watch—Here's How to Stream For more Marvel and video game news, head on over to Newsweek Entertainment.
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
Michael B. Jordan to receive 2025 American Cinematheque Award
Michael B. Jordan is the next recipient of the American Cinematheque Award. American Cinematheque, a nonprofit cultural organization, announced in a press release Wednesday that the " Sinners" actor would receive the award later this year during a ceremony in Beverly Hills, California. According to the organization's website, the award is presented each year to "an extraordinary artist currently making a significant contribution to the art of Moving Picture." In a statement shared in Wednesday's press release, American Cinematheque Board Chair Rick Nicita said Jordan is being celebrated for his "superb talent and purposeful vision that has made him a major power in today's movie business." "He entered the ranks of movie stars with FRUITVALE STATION and rapidly followed it up with iconic roles in BLACK PANTHER and three CREED movies, including his directorial debut in CREED III, with more directorial efforts to come," Nicita said. "He has become a prolific producer with multiple projects across our business and his philanthropic activities are many and wide-ranging," Nicita continued. "Most recently, his outstanding performances (yes, two performances) in the worldwide smash SINNERS have cemented his place in the upper tier of movie stars, now and in the future." Previous American Cinematheque Award recipients include Eddie Murphy, Steven Spielberg, Robin Williams, Martin Scorsese, Denzel Washington, Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Samuel L. Jackson, Nicole Kidman and more. The awards ceremony will take place at the Beverly Hilton on Nov. 20.
