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☆ Amazon's big bet — Critical Role's breakout nerdworld animated series — is back for another wild season
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Amazon made a big bet on nerdworld when it decided to back Critical Role's animated series. The "Critical Role" fandom gave the crew more than $11.3 million to get to work, and they later secured Amazon's backing to take their pitch on at the Prime Video streaming platform. According to the sneak peek fans have gotten of the season, this season will also show how Keyleth falls deeper in love with O'Brien's Vax'ildan. There's more Amazon-backed animation work in the pipeline, CR's cofounders sayThe cast of Critical Role. Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Amazon StudiosCritical Role is also working on "Mighty Nein," another Amazon-backed animated series based on the team's second long-running "D&D" campaign.

Persons: —, Vox, They’ve, Vox Machina, Liam O'Brien, O'Brien, Keyleth —, Marisha Ray —, O'Brien's, It's, Ray, Jon Kopaloff, Matthew Mercer, Mercer — who's, We'll, Mercer, Laura Bailey, " Bailey Organizations: Amazon, Kickstarter, Service, CR, Business, Amazon Studios, Vox Locations: Los Angeles, Exandria

☆ Mark Cuban says that despite their differences, he understands Elon Musk's sense of humor
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( Cheryl Teh | Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewMark Cuban and Elon Musk have often sparred on X, Musk's social media platform. But Cuban says he does get the Tesla and SpaceX chief's sense of humor. Musk, for his part, likes to believe he's often engaging in harmless trolling on his social media platform, once proclaiming himself the Chief Troll Officer. Related storiesThe comment sparked a probe from the Secret Service, according to Bloomberg, which filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the agency for any documents referencing Musk's post. "We can say, however, that the Secret Service investigates all threats related to our protectees."

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I think they understand that he's so transactional and so devoid of core values that anything that they want they can manipulate him to get," Cuban said of Silicon Valley backers of Trump. It's unclear what business Cuban is referring to. Related storiesTo be sure, this isn't the first time Cuban has speculated on his Silicon Valley peers' motivations for backing Trump. But after digging into Trump's business records, Cuban said he changed his mind. "I just think he was and would be a lousy president," Cuban wrote.

Persons: —, Cuban, Donald Trump, Brian Tyler Cohen, Trump, Cohen, Elon Musk, Musk, It's, Jon Stewart, They've, Stewart, Cuban's, Kamala Harris, Roy Cohn, McCarthy, Vivek Ramaswamy, Mike Pence, Axios, Joe Biden Organizations: Service, Business, Trump, Cuban, bros, Republican, Trump University Locations: Silicon Valley, Silicon, Cuban, Springfield , Ohio

☆ Critical Role just made a major nerd world power move
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-17 | by ( Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

It coincides with the launch day of the "Dungeons & Dragons" Player's Handbook. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementCritical Role, the crew best known for being a mega-successful "Dungeons & Dragons" streaming show, has made a nerd world power move for the books. Over the past nine years, the company has gone from eight nerds playing "Dungeons & Dragons" on Twitch to selling out live arena shows and making two Amazon-backed animated series . On September 17, Critical Role surprised fans by officially launching preorders for its major new tabletop role-playing game, Daggerheart.

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☆ Matthew Mercer just surprised 'Critical Role' fans with another banger collaboration
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Matthew Mercer has a new collaborator on "Critical Role's" Campaign Three. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementCaution: Spoilers for Critical Role Campaign 3, Episode 107. "Critical Role" star game master Matthew Mercer has done it again. For the third time in the ongoing nerdworld powerhouse's "Dungeons & Dragons" campaign, Mercer has given up control of the game to a guest star.

Persons: Matthew Mercer, Mercer, Brennan Lee Mulligan, Aabria Iyengar, — Organizations: Service, CR, Business

☆ Elon Musk says Kamala Harris 'exceeded most people's expectations' in the debate but he still thinks Trump will 'do a far better job'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Cheryl Teh | Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Elon Musk says Kamala Harris "exceeded most people's expectations" in her first debate against Trump. Musk said he still believes "Trump will do a far better job" than Harris. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementElon Musk, a prominent backer of former President Donald Trump, said Vice President Kamala Harris "exceeded most people's expectations" at ABC's September 10 presidential debate — but that won't stop him from backing Trump. "While I don't think the debate hosts were fair to @realDonaldTrump, @KamalaHarris exceeded most people's expectations tonight," Musk wrote on X hours after the debate.

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☆ Jon Stewart says Kamala Harris successfully attacked Trump's 'most cherished family member' in the debate
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Jon Stewart has weighed in on Kamala Harris' debate performance. Stewart said Harris managed to hit Trump's "most cherished family member" — his rally crowd sizes. AdvertisementJon Stewart said that during the ABC primetime presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris managed to hit former President Donald Trump where it hurts. "I'm going to invite you to attend one of Donald Trump's rallies," Harris said during their September 10 showdown. And what you will also notice is that people start leaving his rallies early out of exhaustion and boredom," Harris said.

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☆ Elon Musk took a jab at Taylor Swift after she endorsed Kamala Harris — and now China's Swifties are up in arms
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Cheryl Teh | Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Taylor Swift , post-debate, issued a ringing endorsement of Harris on Instagram. "What a ridiculous joke," read a top comment from a Taylor Swift fan blog based in Jiangsu. You don't have even the slightest bit of respect for women," read a post from another Taylor Swift blog based out of Tianjin. "You've always been so, so warm and supportive," Swift told her Chinese fans during the performance. Musk and representatives for Swift did not immediately respond to Business Insider's requests for comment sent outside regular business hours.

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Read previewElon Musk and former President Donald Trump live-streamed a wide-ranging discussion on Monday, eliciting reactions from tech and business leaders. Gavin Newsom of California, who has a strained relationship with Musk, got a jab in at both the X CEO and the GOP nominee. Related storiesMark PincusMark Pincus, the founder of Zynga, the gaming company behind FarmVille, praised the former president during the conversation with Musk. Pincus said in an X post. The Harris campaignVice President Kamala Harris' campaign hit out at both Musk and the Trump campaign right after the livestream ended in a statement on X.

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☆ What goes on behind the scenes in the most formidable alliance in the nerdworld business
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

At the time, "Critical Role" — the "D&D" Twitch stream that turned the company Mercer co-founded into a key player in the nerdworld business — was just taking off. Advertisement"There's love at first sight, and this is one of those variations," Mercer told BI. These two men have now formed a formidable alliance in the nerdworld business. AdvertisementOn to 'Downfall'Mercer and Mulligan had a lot of fun crafting the world of Aeor together, they told BI. Critical RoleMulligan told BI he had long watched Critical Role, and that he got to dive deep into Mercer's lore while working on EXU Calamity.

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☆ Here's what goes on behind the scenes in the nerdworld business' coolest alliance
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

At the time, "Critical Role" — the "D&D" Twitch stream that turned the company Mercer co-founded into a key player in the nerdworld business — was just taking off. Advertisement"There's love at first sight, and this is one of those variations," Mercer told BI. Mercer is the chief creative officer at Critical Role, working with his eight friends on everything from Amazon-backed animation series' to board game ventures. AdvertisementOn to 'Downfall'Mercer and Mulligan had a lot of fun crafting the world of Aeor together, they told BI. Critical RoleMulligan told BI he had long watched Critical Role, and that he got to dive deep into Mercer's lore while working on EXU Calamity.

☆ These 7 comedians built a business playing 'Dungeons & Dragons.' Now they're taking that magic to Madison Square Garden.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

And Mulligan's now nerdworld famous, not only for being one of the creative minds behind the Dropout business engine. Dimension 20There was a time, however, when the idea of recording yourself playing "Dungeons & Dragons" was a tough sell. In 2018, Mulligan pitched the idea to his then-CollegeHumor team to film a group of his friends playing "Dungeons & Dragons." Related stories"We're going to come out where the Knicks play, and we're going to play 'Dungeons and Dragons,'" Mulligan said. And his love for that city is very reflected in every chapter of 'Unsleeping City,'" Mulligan told me.

Persons: —, Brennan Lee Mulligan, Mulligan, who'd, — Emily Axford, Ally Beardsley, Zac Oyama, Brian Murphy, Siobhan Thompson, Lou Wilson, Oyama, it's, Ricky Matsui —, Ricky, I'm, Ricky we're, Sam Reich —, Reich, that's, might've, He's Organizations: Service, Business, Madison, Wembley Arena, Garden, Knicks, BI, Palestine Children's Relief, Intrepid Locations: London, Los Angeles, Madison, New York, CollegeHumor, Unsleeping

Read previewTop Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has been killed in Iran, according to a statement from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps early Wednesday. Haniyeh, 62, was the leader of Hamas' political wing. He had traveled to Tehran to attend the inauguration of Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran's new president, according to multiple reports. Khan collectively accused Haniyeh, Yahya Sinwar, Hamas' leader in Gaza, and Mohammed Deif, commander of Hamas' military wing, of war crimes and crimes of humanity on October 7. When contacted for comment on Iranian state media reports, the Israeli military told CNN they "don't respond to reports in the foreign media."

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☆ The last thing JD Vance probably wants to be associated with right now is a couch. But for some reason, he's still talking about it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Sen. JD Vance's 2024 campaign has been dogged by viral jokes that he once had sex with a couch. Instead of skirting all furniture mentions, Vance referenced a couch at his Nevada rally on Tuesday. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . It all started on July 15 when an X user, who later spoke to Business Insider, posted a joke about Vance and a couch. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Here's your first look at Critical Role's 'Moonward' — the nerdworld crew's big expansion into the podcasting business
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

"Moonward" will see CR's Marisha Ray and Liam O'Brien, embarking on a new adventure to a wrecked moon. "Moonward" is part of CR's renewed push into the world of podcasting and audio dramas. AdvertisementCritical Role's new expansion into the podcasting business is nearly here, accompanied by a brand-new trailer. As Business Insider reported on July 11, CR is bringing not one but two of its cofounders to this fresh storytelling venture, "Moonward." This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Ray, Liam O'Brien, —, Marisha Ray Organizations: Service, Business, CR

☆ Mark Cuban is warning people to be careful of scammers and grifters on X after the Trump assassination attempt
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Mark Cuban says scammers are out and trying their luck after the Trump rally shooting. Cuban reposted a thread by AI startup founder Josh Olin, which listed several fundraising scams on X. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementBillionaire "Shark Tank" investor Mark Cuban is warning people to be careful of scams and grifts in the wake of the shooting in Pennsylvania that saw former President Donald Trump wounded and one man killed. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Mark Cuban, Cuban, Josh Olin, —, Donald Trump Organizations: Trump, Service, Business Locations: Pennsylvania

☆ Elon Musk says the Trump assassination attempt is making him want to build a flying metal suit of armor
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Former US President Donald Trump was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Elon Musk said the incident had got him rethinking his own security protocols. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe shooting in Pennsylvania that left former President Donald Trump bleeding from the ear is making Elon Musk rethink his security protocols. "Maybe it's time to build that flying metal suit of armor," Musk replied.

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☆ The FBI has named the 20-year-old shooting suspect in Trump's assassination attempt
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The FBI has identified Thomas Matthew Crooks as the suspect in the Trump rally shooting. The shooting occurred on Saturday evening during Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. AdvertisementThe FBI has named the suspect in the shooting at former President Donald Trump's Pennsylvania rally on Saturday evening. An agency representative confirmed to Business Insider early on Sunday morning that the suspect is Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel, Pennsylvania. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Thomas Matthew Crooks, Trump, —, Donald Trump's Organizations: FBI, Trump, Service, Business Locations: Butler , Pennsylvania, Donald Trump's Pennsylvania, Bethel , Pennsylvania

☆ Critical Role is branching out further into the podcasting business and putting 2 heavyweight cast members on a new, experimental show
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

"Moonward" also stars two heavyweight CR cast members, in a renewed push into the podcasting business. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Now, they're looking to sink their teeth further into the podcasting business. Critical Role creative director Marisha Ray announced the miniseries on a livestream on Wednesday evening. Titled "Moonward," the four-part, stand-alone series is set in the world of "Midst," an experimental audio drama that Critical Role acquired in 2023.

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☆ Chinese millennials and Gen Zers have had enough of work, so they're embracing 'naked resignations'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Alexandra Bacon | Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Advertisement'Naked resignation'One popular phrase on Chinese social media is "两点一线," which translates to "two points, one line." And discussion is rife on Chinese social media about 裸辞 — a term that translates, quite literally, to "naked resignation." Examples seen in BI's search of the keyword included "how much to save before naked resignation," "three things to consider before naked resignation," and "20 jobs to try after naked resignation." Advertisement"There are articles on Chinese social media criticizing gap years," she said, "arguing that it is a Western concept that does not adapt well to Chinese society." "There's a popular internet buzzword among Chinese young people, "Gai溜子," which can be roughly translated to "drifter" on the street," Lim added.

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☆ Biden's campaign manager told 40 of his top financial backers that the cash in his war chest would largely go to Kamala Harris if he steps aside: report
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Biden's campaign manager had a call with around 40 of his top financial backers on Sunday, NBC reports. Julie Chavez Rodriguez said Biden stepping aside would mean the war chest would get redistributed, per NBC. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementPresident Joe Biden's campaign has been pulling out the stops to shore up support for him after his disastrous debate performance on Thursday. According to NBC's Mike Memoli and Monica Alba, Biden's campaign manager, Julie Chavez Rodriguez, had a call with around 40 of Biden's top financial backers on Sunday.

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☆ Critical Role's 'Downfall' is a new crossover project for the 'Dungeons & Dragons' history books
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Critical Role's new campaign arc, "Downfall," will be helmed by "Dimension 20's" Brennan Lee Mulligan. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementIt looks like "Critical Role" is venturing into uncharted nerd world territory again, and it's bringing in the big guns. The eight-member CR cast is on episode 98 of their third long-running "Dungeons & Dragons" campaign. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ These new bombshell allegations from Boeing whistleblowers about what happens to faulty plane parts are pretty horrifying
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewThe Senate subcommittee investigating Boeing's safety and quality practices on Monday released a new report — and it contains new allegations from company whistleblowers about what happens to faulty plane parts. A new slate of accusations came from Sam Mohawk, a Boeing quality assurance investigator in Renton, Washington. Related storiesThe Senate subcommittee also highlighted allegations from former Boeing quality manager Merle Meyers. The fresh slate of accusations from Boeing whistleblowers adds to the existing allegations against the company from other Boeing whistleblowers. AdvertisementNotably, two Boeing whistleblowers died before the Senate subcommittee's report came out on Monday.

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☆ A Vegas investor says he was invited to go on OceanGate's submersible but made up an excuse to get out of the trip because he didn't trust Stockton Rush's safety claims
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewJay Bloom, a Las Vegas investor, says he was offered seats on OceanGate's Titan submersible but got nervous about safety and lied about a scheduling conflict to get out of it. "And he's telling me that it's safer than flying helicopters, it's safer than scuba diving, and safer than crossing the street." AdvertisementBloom told Newsweek that he and his son then made up a scheduling conflict and bowed out of the June 2023 dive. The Titan submersible set off to explore the Titanic wreck on June 18 but lost contact with its support ship within two hours. AdvertisementStill, Bloom told Newsweek that he might be willing to venture to the wreck of the Titanic if it were a Navy expedition or one guided by James Cameron.

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☆ Jon Stewart says the POTUS race is boiling down to Biden and Trump accusing the other of 'having soup where there should be brain'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Jon Stewart came out swinging on Monday about how he thinks the POTUS race has devolved. Stewart said it's now "boiled down to each candidate accusing the other of having soup where there should be brain." download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . In his Monday monologue on "The Daily Show," Stewart kicked off his segment by giving a "quick state of play." "I guess the election has basically boiled down to each candidate accusing the other of having soup where there should be brain," Stewart quipped.

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