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The entertainment world had a week of major comebacks, unexpected exits and surprising new projects, from a How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days sequel and a new Harry Potter casting to AI-generated music being banned from Australia’s charts, Qazinform News Agency correspondent reports.

France and Saudi Arabia have announced plans for a vast new €6 billion entertainment destination near Paris, in a landmark investment that could reshape the European theme park landscape and create one of the continent’s most ambitious new tourism developments.

Saudi-France pact commits €6 billion to build three theme parks near Paris. One park will be Dragon Ball Z manga-themed.

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund on Monday signed an agreement with the French government to invest $7 billion in creating three manga-themed amusement parks north-east of Paris.

Saudi Arabia recorded an 89 percent improvement in latency rates for its most popular electronic games, positively impacting service quality and performance, according to a report by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST)

I know. I know. Video games. We’ll get there, I promise. But before we slog through what might eventually go down as one of the most momentous weeks in the history of our industry (courtesy of EA), let’s pause for some much-needed musical affirmation courtesy of The Avalanches.

Electronic Arts is known for video games such as The Sims, Madden NFL and Battlefield. Photograph: EA/MaxisElectronic Arts is known for video games such as The Sims, Madden NFL and Battlefield. Photograph: EA/Maxis

Abha has spent years being known for fog, cool air, and mountain views that don’t look like the rest of Saudi Arabia. Come August 5, it’s adding something new to that reputation: the country’s first completed SEVEN entertainment destination, and honestly, it’s a fairly big deal for a city more associated with hiking trails than…

The winning concept transforms chemistry lessons into an interactive Roblox experience and will be developed for the platform’s Learning Hub.

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has cleared another level in its proposed acquisition of Electronic Arts after securing European Commission approval for the record-breaking takeover.