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FILE - Striking writers take part in a rally in front of Paramount Pictures studio, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. A tentative deal was reached, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, to end Hollywood’s writers strike after nearly five months. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Striking Hollywood actors poised to add video game makers to job action

Members voted 98% to go on strike against video game companies if ongoing negotiations fail

FILE - Striking writers take part in a rally in front of Paramount Pictures studio, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. A tentative deal was reached, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, to end Hollywood’s writers strike after nearly five months. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
FILE - A sign outside the Activision building in Santa Monica, Calif., June 21, 2023. British competition regulators signaled Friday, Sept. 22 that Microsoft’s restructured $69 billion deal to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard is likely to receive antitrust approval by next month’s deadline. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)

Landmark $69B Microsoft Activision deal clears UK hurdle

Clearance thought to be final global hurdle for one of the largest tech transactions in history

FILE - A sign outside the Activision building in Santa Monica, Calif., June 21, 2023. British competition regulators signaled Friday, Sept. 22 that Microsoft’s restructured $69 billion deal to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard is likely to receive antitrust approval by next month’s deadline. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)
FILE - The Federal Trade Commission building, Jan. 28, 2015, in Washington. Parents whose kids bought virtual gear without their knowledge on the popular Fortnite video game could soon be able to get a refund. The U.S. regulators are starting to notify more than 37 million people by email that they may be eligible for compensation as part of a legal settlement with Fortnite’s maker, Epic Games Inc. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

U.S. orders Fortnite to refund parents, pay $520M in penalties

Order comes in connection to purchases made without parental knowledge, collecting child information

FILE - The Federal Trade Commission building, Jan. 28, 2015, in Washington. Parents whose kids bought virtual gear without their knowledge on the popular Fortnite video game could soon be able to get a refund. The U.S. regulators are starting to notify more than 37 million people by email that they may be eligible for compensation as part of a legal settlement with Fortnite’s maker, Epic Games Inc. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
This combination of images shows cover art for “Bigger Houses” by Dan & Shay, left, and “Victor” by Vic Mensa. (Warner Music Nashville/Roc Nation via AP)

What’s streaming now: Summer blockbuster ‘Barbie’ moves to small screens

Newly released online for your entertainment this week

This combination of images shows cover art for “Bigger Houses” by Dan & Shay, left, and “Victor” by Vic Mensa. (Warner Music Nashville/Roc Nation via AP)
This combination of photos shows promotional art for the ”Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” a film available on video-on-demand on Aug. 29, center, and “The Wheel of Time,” a fantasy series returning for a second season on Sept. 1. (Starz/Lucasfilm/Amazon Prime via AP)

New to stream: final chapter for Ford’s Indiana Jones

What’s new this week to stream for your entertainment pleasure

This combination of photos shows promotional art for the ”Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” a film available on video-on-demand on Aug. 29, center, and “The Wheel of Time,” a fantasy series returning for a second season on Sept. 1. (Starz/Lucasfilm/Amazon Prime via AP)
FILE - A sign outside the Activision building in Santa Monica, Calif., June 21, 2023. Microsoft revamped its bid to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard on Tuesday Aug. 22, 2023, to appease British competition regulators, who are the last major hurdle to closing one of the biggest deals in tech history. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)

UK approval last hurdle for mammoth Microsoft Activision takeover

Microsoft budges on video game streaming rights in push for UK to approve Activision Blizzard deal

FILE - A sign outside the Activision building in Santa Monica, Calif., June 21, 2023. Microsoft revamped its bid to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard on Tuesday Aug. 22, 2023, to appease British competition regulators, who are the last major hurdle to closing one of the biggest deals in tech history. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)
This image released by Sony Pictures shows Jennifer Lawrence, left, and Andrew Barth Feldman in a scene from "No Hard Feelings." (Macall Polay/Sony Pictures via AP)

What to stream this weekend: ‘No Hard Feelings,’ Madden NFL 24

A look at what’s becoming available for your entertainment pleasure

This image released by Sony Pictures shows Jennifer Lawrence, left, and Andrew Barth Feldman in a scene from "No Hard Feelings." (Macall Polay/Sony Pictures via AP)
This image released by Netflix shows Rapsody in the series “Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop.” Hip-hop’s 50th anniversary will be celebrated by Netflix with the four-part docuseries. It starts Aug. 9. (Netflix via AP)

What to stream: Gal Gadot, and ‘Only Murders in the Building’

What’s on line for your entertainment pleasure this weekend?

This image released by Netflix shows Rapsody in the series “Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop.” Hip-hop’s 50th anniversary will be celebrated by Netflix with the four-part docuseries. It starts Aug. 9. (Netflix via AP)
“Forty Licks,” a reissuing of the 2002 album by The Rolling Stones. (UMe via AP)

What to stream this weekend: Post Malone, ‘Beanie Bubble,’ Rolling Stones

Previewing what’s new for your entertainment pleasure

“Forty Licks,” a reissuing of the 2002 album by The Rolling Stones. (UMe via AP)
This combination of images shows promotional art for the Apple TV+ documentary “Stephen Curry: Underrated,” left, and the Paramount+ series “Special Ops: Lioness.” (Apple TV+/Paramount+ via AP)

What to stream: Steph Curry doc, Greta Van Fleet, ‘Justified,’ ‘Minx’ and Pikmin

Some fresh entertainment offerings for your streaming pleasure

This combination of images shows promotional art for the Apple TV+ documentary “Stephen Curry: Underrated,” left, and the Paramount+ series “Special Ops: Lioness.” (Apple TV+/Paramount+ via AP)
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella arrives at the Phillip Burton Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in San Francisco, on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Microsoft is defending the company’s proposed $69 billion takeover of video game maker Activision Blizzard as federal regulators seek to block the deal. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Microsoft’s record $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard approved

Judge rules court will not block landmark tech industry merger

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella arrives at the Phillip Burton Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in San Francisco, on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Microsoft is defending the company’s proposed $69 billion takeover of video game maker Activision Blizzard as federal regulators seek to block the deal. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
This combination of images shows “Wham!,” a documentary premiering July 5 on Netflix, left, the Bravo series “Luann and Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake,” premiering July 9. (Netflix/Adult Swim via AP)

What’s new to stream this week: Taylor Swift, ‘Lincoln Lawyer,’ and ‘Wham!

Your guide to what’s new this week for your entertainment pleasure

This combination of images shows “Wham!,” a documentary premiering July 5 on Netflix, left, the Bravo series “Luann and Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake,” premiering July 9. (Netflix/Adult Swim via AP)
This combination of images shows promotional art for ‘Trippin’ with Anthony Anderson and Mama Doris,’ and ‘The Bear,’ two series that premiered June 22 (E!/FX via AP)

What to stream this week: ‘And Just Like That,’ Kelly Clarkson, Final Fantasy

Streaming now for your entertainment pleasure

This combination of images shows promotional art for ‘Trippin’ with Anthony Anderson and Mama Doris,’ and ‘The Bear,’ two series that premiered June 22 (E!/FX via AP)
This combination of album cover images shows, clockwise from top left, “Michael” by Killer Mike, “The Omnichord Real Book” by Meshell Ndegeocello. (Loma Vista Recordings, clockwise from top left, Blue Note Records, via AP)

What to stream this week: ‘Extraction 2,’ Stan Lee doc, ‘Star Trek’ and ‘The Wonder Years’

A sampling of new releases becoming available for your entertainment pleasure

This combination of album cover images shows, clockwise from top left, “Michael” by Killer Mike, “The Omnichord Real Book” by Meshell Ndegeocello. (Loma Vista Recordings, clockwise from top left, Blue Note Records, via AP)
This combination of images shows cover art for “Drastic Symphonies” by Def Leppard (right) and “Gag Order” by Kesha. (RCA/Warner Records/UMe/Kemosabe-RCA via AP)

New this week: Jack Harlow, Kesha, Anna Nicole Smith and Scott brothers on HGTV

Coming soon for your entertainment pleasure

This combination of images shows cover art for “Drastic Symphonies” by Def Leppard (right) and “Gag Order” by Kesha. (RCA/Warner Records/UMe/Kemosabe-RCA via AP)
A screenshot from the video game “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom,” is shown in a handout. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Nintendo of America

Review: ‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’ builds on beloved predecessor

New release not the game-changer its predecessor was, but it doesn’t have to be

A screenshot from the video game “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom,” is shown in a handout. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Nintendo of America
This combination of images shows cover art for “The Album,” by the Jonas Brothers, left, and “Resound NYC,” by Moby. (Republic Records/Deutsche Grammophon via AP)

New this week: Jonas Brothers, Muppets, Bennifer and ‘Air’

A look at some of the fresh content coming for your entertainment pleasure

This combination of images shows cover art for “The Album,” by the Jonas Brothers, left, and “Resound NYC,” by Moby. (Republic Records/Deutsche Grammophon via AP)
This photo provided by World Video Game Hall of Fame, Barbie Fashion Designer, Computer Space, The Last of Us and Wii Sports are heading into the World Video Game Hall of Fame. The honorees announced May 4, 2023 emerged from a field of finalists that included: Age of Empires, Angry Birds, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, FIFA International Soccer, Goldeneye 007, NBA 2K, Quake, and Wizardry. The games will be on permanent display at the World Video Game Hall of Fame at The Strong museum in Rochester, N.Y. (World Video Game Hall of Fame via AP)

The Last of Us, Wii Sports entering Video Game Hall of Fame

Barbie Fashion Designer, the first video game to target girls, also inducted

This photo provided by World Video Game Hall of Fame, Barbie Fashion Designer, Computer Space, The Last of Us and Wii Sports are heading into the World Video Game Hall of Fame. The honorees announced May 4, 2023 emerged from a field of finalists that included: Age of Empires, Angry Birds, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, FIFA International Soccer, Goldeneye 007, NBA 2K, Quake, and Wizardry. The games will be on permanent display at the World Video Game Hall of Fame at The Strong museum in Rochester, N.Y. (World Video Game Hall of Fame via AP)
This combination of photos shows album art for ”-” or “Subtract.” by Ed Sheeran. (Atlantic Records/Thirty Tigers-The Orchard via AP)

New this week: Ed Sheeran, Watergate and Pete Davidson

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s…

This combination of photos shows album art for ”-” or “Subtract.” by Ed Sheeran. (Atlantic Records/Thirty Tigers-The Orchard via AP)
Two Richmond women have been charged following a two-year investigation into an illegal gaming house. (CFSEU)

2 Richmond women charged with running illegal gaming house

Investigation into alleged gaming house at Richmond apartment began 2 years ago

Two Richmond women have been charged following a two-year investigation into an illegal gaming house. (CFSEU)