Larsa Pippen and boyfriend Marcus Jordan are planning to discuss his father Michael Jordan’s criticism about their relationship — and they aren’t letting that faze their connection.
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William Earl Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser has launched Absurd Ventures, which aims to produce video games, TV, film and a wide range of multiplatform content. Absurd Ventures will focus on creating characters and worlds that can be expressed in many different forms. In addition to video games, live-action and animation, Absurd Ventures also has its eye on books, graphic novels and podcasts. “We are building Absurd Ventures to create new universes and to tell great stories, wherever and however we can,” Houser said. The company, which has a handful of employees, is based in Santa Monica. Financing and investment partners will be unveiled at a later time, said a spokesman for Houser. Absurd Ventures’ website and social media accounts went live today.
Houser spent years as creative director and head writer for Rockstar Games, which was formed in 1998 and quickly became part of Take-Two Interactive. He left the company in 2020. Houser’s credits include the wildy popular “Grand Theft Auto” series as well as “Red Dead Redemption” and “Bully.” Absurd Ventures comes to fruition at a time when Hollywood is increasingly turning to video game IP for inspiration, not only for adaptations but for guidance on the hard task of nurturing massive content franchises over years if not decades. Gaming’s ability to rely on mega-blockbuster properties like “Grand Theft Auto,” “Call of Duty” and “World of Warcraft” has piqued the interest and film and TV executives and creatives who are looking to build reliable cash cows that thrive on characters and worlds that can travel across TV, film, games, digital, live events and more. The 2013 release of Rockstar’s “Grand Theft Auto V” remains a high watermark for video game sales as it
Larsa Pippen and boyfriend Marcus Jordan are planning to discuss his father Michael Jordan’s criticism about their relationship — and they aren’t letting that faze their connection.
Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan say that Michael Jordan gave them his stamp of approval on their relationship, contrary to what he recently said. The couple recently sat down with ET's Brice Sander at Marcus' Miami penthouse for their first and only joint, in-person interview, where the podcast hosts opened up about their relationship and how the people closest to them feel. «We had just started hanging out as friends, I feel like that’s kinda what the motivational thing for us, we were like, 'OK fine, now we're dating, so now should we tell everyone?'» Larsa said. «Well, we spent some time together during the holidays. She came and visited some of my family, I visited some of her family, so I think that’s kinda what, once we realized our families were OK with it, then I feel like that was easier for us,» Marcus said. On Sunday, after the couple sat down with ET, Marcus' dad, Michael, was spotted leaving a restaurant in Paris, France, where he was asked about Marcus' relationship with Larsa.Laughing at first, Michael brushed off the question, but when the photographer doubled down and asked if he approves, the former Chicago Bulls star replied with a blunt «No.» The photographer asked again, confirming Michael's response, to which he answered by shaking his head no.Basketball fans will remember that Larsa was married to Michael's former Bulls teammate and friend, Scottie Pippen, for over 20 years, with the pair finalizing their divorce in 2021.
Larsa Pippen never has to ask Michael Jordan for her approval to marry his son because at this point he would probably say no! Larsa and Michael’s son Marcus Jordan have made headlines since they were spotted together in September 2022, and are now a full-blown couple.With a 16-year age gap, and years of history with Larsa’s ex-husband Scott Pippen, people couldn’t help but wonder what the patriarch thinks of everything- now we know, and it’s not good. In a video published by TMZ, the billionaire was spotted leaving dinner at Matignon in Paris Sunday with his wife Yvette Prieto.
Michael Jordan isn’t wasting time — or words — while speaking on his son’s relationship with Larsa Pippen.
she’s lawyered up and is asking for a raise for her role on “Wheel of Fortune.” Last week, Ryan Seacrest was named as the new host of “Wheel of Fortune” and is set to take over after Pat Sajak retires next year — while there’s still no word on White’s status.“Vanna, you got a sweet situation right now,” Jordan told TMZ on Monday. “Don’t mess it up, but at the same time, get a little extra money because if they’re bringing Ryan Seacrest in, we all know Ryan Seacrest is about that coin.
The world of sports is no stranger to drama on and off the court.
Michael Jordan recently weighed in on son Marcus Jordan‘s romance with Larsa Pippen — and he’s not a huge fan.
Soap fans love a new baby on the scene and in soapland they know the path to parenthood never runs smoothly without a shock birth, surprising secret parents or involving a character from the past. It seems things might not be too dissimilar on the cobbles as Coronation Street actor Rob Mallard, who plays Daniel Barlow, hints at an exciting baby storyline for his character on the horizon in a surprise twist.The doting on-screen dad is already a father to his son Bertie who he shared with his late wife Sinead Tinker but he has hinted at "expanding his brood" as he looks set to step into his father, Ken Barlow's, shoes.
Larsa Pippen would be open to getting married again following her divorce from husband of 24 years Scottie Pippen.
Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan are getting candid about their relationship.
Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan want people to know that they are “absolutely” in a serious relationship.
Coronation Street spoilers follow. Coronation Street star Charlotte Jordan has suggested a second wedding episode for Daisy Midgeley and Daniel Osbourne.
Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan are opening up about the public’s perception of them as a couple.
Coronation Street's Daniel Osborne could take a dark turn after discovering that fiancée Daisy Midgeley has been getting close to ex-boyfriend Ryan Connor. And actor Rob Mallard, who plays Daniel, has hinted that he could be the cobbles' next serial killer. Daisy and Ryan have been growing close in the aftermath of Justin Rutherford's horrific acid attack, which has left Ryan with facial scars.
A new face in the 305! Larsa Pippen‘s boyfriend, Marcus Jordan, revealed that his famous family is coming around to the idea of him appearing on The Real Housewives of Miami.
website, which went live Thursday. The company is headquartered in Santa Monica.“Absurd Ventures is building narrative worlds, creating characters and writing stories for a diverse variety of genres, without regard to medium, to be produced for live-action and animation; video games and other interactive content; books, graphic novels, and scripted podcasts,” per a press release from the company.
Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan are tackling the common misconceptions about their relationship, and reveal how their families reacted to their romance.
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McKinley Franklin editor Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s production banner Artists Equity states that it “did not consent” to the use of a monologue from the film “Air” in a new campaign ad for Donald Trump. On Saturday, Trump shared a fundraising video on his Truth Social platform. The ad features footage and images of the former president throughout his life, accompanied by audio of Damon’s climactic monologue from the film “Air.” In the spring release, Damon’s Nike exec gives the speech to a young Michael Jordan to convince him to sign a sponsorship deal with the shoe company. “We had no foreknowledge of, did not consent to and do not endorse or approve any footage or audio from ‘Air’ being repurposed by the Trump campaign as a political advertisement or for any other use,” a spokesperson for Artists Equity told Variety on Sunday. “Specifically in terms of any and all rights available to us under U.S. copyright and intellectual property law, we hereby, expressly give notice that in the case of any use of material from ‘Air’ by the Trump campaign where approval or consent is required, we do not grant such consent.”
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon would like to exit stage left from former President Trump's presidential campaign. In a statement given to Fox News Digital, a representative for Artists Equity, the production company founded by the two Massachusetts natives, condemned Trump's recent use of audio from their film "Air," which tells the story of the partnership between basketball great Michael Jordan and Nike.