Ricardo Montalban Dead at 88

Ricardo Montalban, best known for his roles on TV’s “Fantasy Island,” and his role as the title character in “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn,” has died. Montalban made his big screen debut in 1947’s “Fiesta.”  But it was his role as Kahn on the TV show “Star Trek” that really put Montalban on …

Ubisoft Buys Special F/X Group

One of my favorite video game publishers Ubisoft (‘Prince of Persia,’ ‘Assassins Creed’) is expanding itself into more traditional entertainment by acquiring Hybride, a Montreal-based special effects company. The company will be integrated into Ubisoft’s Montreal studio, which is stepping into the realm of CG animation. The purchase will improve the animation in Ubisoft titles, …