The new online world, dubbed the Readyverse, will be filled with digital experiences, like games and places to hang out with friends virtually through VR headsets and other devices.
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Readyverse Studios is laying the groundwork to bring the promise of the open metaverse depicted in Ernest Cline’s "Ready Player One" novel and the blockbuster film adaptation into a multi-world, multi-IP open metaverse experience.
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Disney has gained support from ValueAct Capital Management and Blackwells Capital. The investment firms are expected to support Disney's recommended nominations for its board of directors at an upcoming shareholder meeting.