GK Digital Ventures

Strategic advisory focused on emerging technology, media, sports and advertising | Angel investor | Founder of Global Game HQ | Co-Founder of AI Trailblazers

[GK Digital Ventures @GK_ventures]

Grateful to the New York Stock Exchange for interviewing many speakers at the 2026 Global Game Summit.

Very excited to see the interest in soccer growing in the US.

https://t.co/AepoeZiOZe

[GK Digital Ventures @GK_ventures]

Interesting from Perplexity 👇

[Aravind Srinivas @AravSrinivas]

Today we’re launching a library of Amex-curated, ready-to-use skills in Perplexity Computer to eligible U.S. @AmexBusiness Small Business Card Members. The skills are pre-built workflows that handle everyday business tasks, like forecasting cash flow or generating marketing campaign.

Small business owners already do the work of whole teams. They can put AI to work by choosing a task in Computer and adding details about their business, without having to write instructions from scratch.

Learn more: https://t.co/m6gNSc5aYF

[Doug McIntyre @ByDougMcIntyre]

More than 60,000 tickets have been sold for tomorrow’s “friendly” between the #USMNT and Mexico in Glendale, Ariz., according to U.S. Soccer.

[Doug McIntyre @ByDougMcIntyre]

Mauricio Pochettino begins his press conference today by announcing that Tyler Adams will be the #USMNT captain for the 2030 World Cup cycle.

[Andrew Curran @AndrewCurran_]

META has parted ways with Virtue AI.

[Chris Fralic @chrisfralic]

This site is really something

[GK Digital Ventures @GK_ventures]

Gotta love that Montclair State is serving as UCLA’s double (in film and streaming productions)

[Alex Sherman @sherman4949]

One of the big mysteries in media is YouTube's sports strategy.

I've got some exclusive details on how executives there are thinking about live sports. At first, I thought YouTube would be a major player buying sports rights. More recently, I started to second guess myself.

And now, after doing a little digging, I'm back to my original position. I think YouTube is going to be a major player buying live sports rights in the next five years.

My story:

https://t.co/R8Peld58Jo

[David Ellison @davidellison]

What once was the peak, is now just the beginning.

Paramount and Warner Bros. shaped over a century of culture. By combining them, we aren't rewriting history — we're equipping these iconic studios with a more powerful engine. Together, we are Skydance: a creative-first home for bold, quality storytelling.

We chose this name for a few important reasons. First and foremost, as we bring Paramount and Warner Bros. together, we wanted to preserve what has made each of these studios iconic. Both have distinct identities, extraordinary legacies and brands that have resonated with audiences for generations. We never wanted a new corporate identity to diminish, alter or overshadow either one. Instead, we wanted a name that would give the combined company an identity of its own while allowing Paramount and Warner Bros. — and all our extraordinary brands — to remain in the spotlight.

We have big goals for Skydance, and we intend to pursue them with passion, imagination and a willingness to take smart risks. At the same time, we will honor what makes Paramount and Warner Bros. special — giving both studios the opportunity to grow, tell more great stories and bring those stories to even broader audiences around the world, powered by the scale and capabilities of Skydance.

I couldn’t be more excited about what we’re going to build together.

[GK Digital Ventures @GK_ventures]

The new name for the combined Paramount-WBD is Skydance.

[Variety @Variety]

The soon-to-merge Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery will officially be named “Skydance,” according to chairman and CEO David Ellison.

https://t.co/uKtepHVmrg

[Sky Sports News @SkySportsNews]

BREAKING! Sky Sports News understands that players and their representatives have contacted lawyers over potential claims against Man City.

It's understood that players are consulting lawyers over missed bonuses - whether that is from missing out on a title or on European qualification.

[Ben Fritz @benfritz]

Disney is planning a major restructuring of its television business. Fewer brands and fewer people. w/ @JBFlint https://t.co/gmbAamUroa

[GK Digital Ventures @GK_ventures]

Notable in media (film) 👇

[Variety @Variety]

Movie theaters across North America are investing $2.7 billion in major upgrades and innovations, including more heated reclining seats, expanded food and beverage services, and premium large formats.

“From the world’s largest circuits to independent theaters on Main Streets across this great nation, theater owners have shown how much they believe in the future of the big screen, and 2026’s strong box office proves that commitment is paying off,” said president and CEO of Cinema United. “When a theater reinvests in itself, everyone wins — moviegoers get a better experience, studios get a stronger platform, local businesses benefit, and contractors get the work that comes with it. Cinema United members are reaffirming that there is nothing like seeing a movie on a big screen. Every investment in a movie theater is an investment in the community it serves, which is why moviegoing will remain essential for generations to come.”

https://t.co/Y6tTpEsP1S

[GK Digital Ventures @GK_ventures]

Notable in media 👇

Paramount's David Ellison has asked CNN CEO Mark Thompson to stay at the head of the cable news network after the acquisition of WBD.

The deal isn't finalized yet.

[GK Digital Ventures @GK_ventures]

Expect Netflix to invest more in live programming.

At Bloomberg's Screentime summit, Ted Sarandos said that the company isn't growing as fast as he'd like. He added that live-programming drives subscription sign-ups and retention.

[GK Digital Ventures @GK_ventures]

@naywilliams @peggen @vkhosla @Seahawks sports + AI is the new portfolio

[GK Digital Ventures @GK_ventures]

Really fun evening joining the taping of Gayle Troberman's Bubbler podcast with Known's Ross Martin interviewing (former) Barstool's Erica Nardini.

Honest and often hilarious discussion.

[Dylan Byers @DylanByers]

NOW OFFICIAL: Ynon Kreiz will be co-CEO of Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery.

[Variety @Variety]

David Ellison will remain chairman and CEO of the newly combined Paramount-Warner Bros. upon closing, while Ynon Kreiz will serve as co-CEO and join the board of directors:

• Together, they will oversee the combined company’s businesses, which will report jointly to both

• Ellison will focus on the company’s long-term strategy, creative vision and direction, including talent relationships, strategic partnerships, technology and capital allocation

• Kreiz will focus on the company’s day-to-day management and integrating the combined businesses

https://t.co/OVGADgYZTV

[GK Digital Ventures @GK_ventures]

It’s (nearly) official

Paramount - WBD

[Variety @Variety]

Paramount’s settlement with 12 state attorneys general has been approved by U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín, clearing the final remaining barrier to its Warner Bros. Discovery merger.

Paramount has tentatively set Tuesday, Oct. 6, to close the deal, per regulatory filings.

https://t.co/OVGADgYZTV

[GK Digital Ventures @GK_ventures]

Miami's about to get a lot more tech talent.

Ken Griffin is donating $2 billion to start a Carnegie Mellon University campus in Miami, Florida.

His overall donation is the biggest-ever individual gift toward higher education.

H/T @WSJ