Rave News Today — August 12, 2026

The entertainment industry is abuzz with exciting announcements and behind-the-scenes stories. In the gaming world, fans of action-adventure games have something to look forward to as '1666: Amsterdam', the new game from the creator of 'Assassin's Creed', is set to release in early access. Meanwhile, in Hollywood, movie theater owners are divided over the potential sale of Paramount to Warner Bros., sparking a cinema civil war. The deal has significant implications for the film industry, and its impact will be closely watched in the coming months.

In other entertainment news, Vin Diesel is getting emotional about the script for the next 'Fast and Furious' movie, 'Fast Forever', but the movie's director hasn't even read it yet. On a lighter note, musician Jess Williamson is finding inspiration in her split between Texas and Los Angeles, and she's learning to love the creative possibilities that come with it. And, in a unique collaboration, 'The Chosen' star Jonathan Roumie will be voicing a live experience at St. Patrick's Cathedral, bringing together faith and entertainment in a special way. These stories and more are making waves in the world of entertainment, and we're excited to dive into the details.

Today's signal:
• ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Creator’s New Action-Adventure Game ‘1666: Amsterdam’ Sets Early Access Release (Gaming News Roundup) (variety.com)
• Cinema Civil War: Why the Paramount-Warner Bros. Sale Is Dividing Movie Theater Owners (variety.com)
• Vin Diesel Cried Over the ‘Fast Forever’ Script, but the Movie’s Director Still Hasn’t Read It: ‘There Will Be an Ending, and It’s Great’ (variety.com)
• Jess Williamson Is Caught Between Texas and L.A., and She’s Learning to Love It (rollingstone.com)
• ‘The Chosen’ Star Jonathan Roumie to Voice Banijay Live’s ‘Luminiscence’ Experience at St. Patrick’s Cathedral (variety.com)