About this episode

The episode discusses GameStop's potential acquisition of eBay, updates on Oscars rules regarding AI, and a bidding war for a Battlefield movie.

GameStop is reportedly preparing a surprise offer to buy eBay, in what could be one of the strangest retail power moves in years. The Academy updates Oscars rules around AI and actor nominations, while a Battlefield movie bidding war reportedly attracts offers from five major studios. The Evening Buzz is an entertainment talk-show that focuses on local & international pop culture; movie and video game reviews, new weekly releases (on Netflix, Apple TV, and more). It keeps you updated with the latest in entertainment and gaming news. It's all you need to know in the internet culture trends. Presented by Mikail Atiyeh Friday till Monday from 8 - 9 PM GST in the UAE on 95.00 FM, online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com and www.sba.net.ae/en or via our App: Maraya App.

People in this episode

Host: Mikail Atiyeh

Topics covered

• GameStop
• eBay
• Oscars
• AI rules
• Battlefield movie
• entertainment news
• pop culture

Keywords

• GameStop
• eBay
• Oscars
• AI
• Battlefield
• movie bidding war
• entertainment news

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: GameStop, eBay, Academy

Books & works: Battlefield

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