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Iran says US revoked World Cup ticket allocation for supporters

Iran says US revoked World Cup ticket allocation for supporters

Published by Sam Flores

TEHRAN: Iran’s football federation on Tuesday (Jun 9) said the United States has revoked its allocation of tickets for its World Cup group games, accusing the co-host of obstructing the attendance of Iranian supporters under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row. The US has presented a number of bureaucratic hurdles for Iran at the global football spectacle, including refusing to issue visas for some of its support staff, as the two countries remain at war after the US and Israel attacked the country in late February. “With less than three days remaining until the start of the 2026 World Cup … the United States has once again acted to obstruct the presence of Iranian supporters at the stadiums hosting the national team’s three group stage matches,” the federation said in a statement. The Iranian football body said FIFA regulations dictate that it should be allocated 8 per cent of tickets for each match, which are given to participating federations for distribution to their supporters through official channels. According to the statement, Iran had already …

Ticket Prices for THE ODYSSEY Soar to ,000 on eBay

Ticket Prices for THE ODYSSEY Soar to $1,000 on eBay

Published by Jenni Sidey

Today’s round-up of literary headlines includes the fallout of The Odyssey ticket sales, the newest comics publisher to unionize, classic picture books being translated into Indigenous languages, and more. Ticket Prices for The Odyssey Soar to $1,000 on eBay Yesterday afternoon, ticket sales began for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey—and they quickly became chaotic. Wait times on AMC’s website were over an hour at one point, and tickets for the IMAX showings in New York, Texas, Florida, and Arizona quickly sold out. Scalpers are now listing these tickets on eBay for hundreds of dollars, with some reaching $1,000. The Odyssey is the “first feature film to be entirely shot on IMAX camera,” and Nolan has encouraged audiences to see it in this format… but it’s hard for me to imagine the difference in quality is worth shelling out $1,000 for. Dark Horse Comics Recognizes Staff Union Dark Horse has become the newest comics publisher to unionize, joining Seven Seas Publishing and Image Comics. The company voluntarily recognized the union, with interim CEO Jay Komas saying, “The path to …

Redditors Are Using AI to Beat Obscene World Cup Ticket Prices

Redditors Are Using AI to Beat Obscene World Cup Ticket Prices

Published by skeptic

Jordan vs. Algeria isn’t a soul-stirring World Cup matchup for most soccer fans. They’re the 63rd and 29th best teams in the world, according to FIFA rankings. The game will be played at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (officially called Levi’s Stadium) in Santa Clara, yet both nations’ diaspora are more heavily concentrated on the East Coast. And alongside exorbitant ticket prices and travel costs, Algerians hoping to make the trip have faced up to $15,000 US visa bond payments. Despite this, FIFA is charging $450 for a so-so view by the corner flag. Yet on its official marketplace, where existing ticket holders can sell, the price has cratered. On May 17, it became the first game to fall below $100 a ticket—a landmark celebrated on the r/WorldCup2026Tickets subreddit. What began as an ordinary soccer fan community for finding tickets to the most-expensive-ever World Cup has transformed into a grassroots, AI-powered movement with its own ticketing infrastructure, operating in near real time. Redditors—r/WorldCup2026Tickets has more than 140,000 members—report on surprise ticket drops from FIFA, …

Partiful Is Putting Ticket Payments on Its Platform

Partiful Is Putting Ticket Payments on Its Platform

Published by skeptic

“Partiful will not make money. There is no pitch at scale,” Partiful once posted via tweet in 2023, adding, “Investors gave us money to help u party, and that is what we are here to do. Enjoy it babes.” In a call with WIRED, Murthy said the tweet was always meant to be a joke. “It’s kind of funny how many people took it literally, and now it’s followed us around everywhere, and it’s become a meme,” Murthy said. “But it is nice to say that Partiful is monetizing now.” Last Call Courtesy of Partiful Partiful has done well partly due to its ability to channel a kind of public whimsy and weirdness people are looking to partake in. Just a cursory glance through a list of events in the Bay Area shows events like “Open Paint Night,” “Capture the Flag,” and “Bean-Up.” (The description reads, “Do you love beans?” 42 people say they are going at the time of writing.) The service has its detractors, but it has proved very popular for people looking …

IGN Live 2026: Start Times, Ticket Prices, Game Reveals and More

IGN Live 2026: Start Times, Ticket Prices, Game Reveals and More

Published by skeptic

IGN Live 2026 returns this year to show off some of the biggest games coming out and celebrate 30 years of game site IGN (which is owned by CNET parent company Ziff Davis). There will also be plenty of game demos, celebrity appearances, livestreams and pop culture panels during gaming’s busiest time of year.  IGN Live will take place on June 6 and 7 in Los Angeles and is set to be one of the biggest fan events of the year. It’s scheduled during the early summer window when the long-shuttered E3 gaming trade show used to be held. IGN Live, which is open to the public in contrast with the industry-only Summer Game Fest (happening during the same weekend), celebrates all things video games along with anime, collectibles and pop culture entertainment.  Here’s what you need to know to see IGN Live 2026 in-person or online.  When does IGN Live 2026 start?  The show starts on June 6 at 9 a.m PT/12 p.m. ET at the Magic Box @ The Reef in downtown LA. …

FIFA’s World Cup ticket practices under investigation : NPR

FIFA’s World Cup ticket practices under investigation : NPR

Published by Sam Flores

FIFA — led by Gianni Infantino — is facing a joint probe from attorneys general in New Jersey and New York. Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Win McNamee/Getty Images FIFA President Gianni Infantino has had an answer when asked about the sky-high ticket prices for this summer’s World Cup: They are simply adapting to the North American market. That’s the justification FIFA has used to sharply increase ticket prices for the World Cup taking place in the United States, Mexico and Canada this summer compared to previous tournaments. But those increases could come with some serious consequences: The New York and New Jersey attorneys general said on Wednesday they have launched a probe into FIFA over ticket practices. And it’s not just the ticket prices. New York Atty Gen. Letitia James and New Jersey Atty Gen. Jennifer Davenport are also looking at FIFA’s sales process, including the way it has allocated tickets to fans and whether the organization’s sales tactics have contributed to “soaring prices.” Here’s what to know about how FIFA sells …

FIFA subpoenaed by New York, New Jersey in World Cup ticket investigation | World Cup 2026 News

FIFA subpoenaed by New York, New Jersey in World Cup ticket investigation | World Cup 2026 News

Published by Sam Flores

US States react following increasing criticism of football’s global governing body for the pricing of FIFA World Cup 2026. Published On 27 May 202627 May 2026 FIFA faces a subpoena from the ‌states of New York and New Jersey as part of an investigation surrounding ticket pricing and ⁠accuracy of seat locations for the 2026 World Cup. In a joint news release on Wednesday, New York Attorney General Letitia James and New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport ⁠said prices for the 2026 World Cup matches “far exceeded the prices for any previous World Cup tournament”. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list FIFA has detailed the first-time use of “dynamic pricing” to adjust ticket costs based ⁠on demand. Fan complaints and allegations of paying for tickets in one location of the stadium but receiving a less-desirable seat caught the attention of state officials. When pressed to explain why prices of tickets, which went on sale in October, were so high, FIFA President Gianni Infantino ‌defended the governing body on multiple fronts by pointing to …

‘Sesame Street’ is pulling back the curtain on Jim Henson’s Creature Shop for 0 a ticket

‘Sesame Street’ is pulling back the curtain on Jim Henson’s Creature Shop for $150 a ticket

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter For years, the creative minds behind some of the world’s most cherished children’s characters have toiled in relative obscurity within a sprawling New York City warehouse. Now, Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, the legendary workshop responsible for bringing the Muppets to life, is finally pulling back the curtain, inviting the public into its magical realm. For the first time ever, the Queens-based workshop has opened its doors for public tours, offering fans a unique opportunity to meet puppet builders, witness live puppetry demonstrations, and capture memories with iconic characters. Jason Weber, the shop’s creative supervisor, emphasized that these $150-per-person tours are a tribute to the often-unseen artisans. “There is a level of expertise here that we’re sharing. It’s not just going to a pop-up store or something like that,” he explained during a recent visit. “Things are made one-of-a-kind, made by hand …

Commentary: Soaring World Cup ticket prices could bring in USb for FIFA, but where will the money go?

Commentary: Soaring World Cup ticket prices could bring in US$15b for FIFA, but where will the money go?

Published by Sam Flores

In the 2023-26 cycle, the budget for competitions rose from US$2.45 billion to US$5.62 billion, about a 130 per cent increase, while the budget for development increased only 44 per cent, and its share of budgeted revenues dropped from 44 per cent to 36 per cent. FIFA could argue that maximum revenue is needed to cover costs of future events and fund football development, but that is not the whole story told by FIFA’s 2027-2030 budget. Total additional costs are set at around US$3 billion, with the main driver being competition and events. Crucially, for the 2019-2022 cycle, development was 44 per cent of the costs; for 2023-2026, it dropped to 36 per cent of the costs; and for the 2027-2030 cycle, it is budgeted to further decrease to 29 per cent of costs.  Undoubtedly, these numbers will change, but they currently do not signal that FIFA is going to use its additional ticketing revenue to support broader football-related or social change investments. That is perhaps not surprising, as FIFA has faced governance challenges in …