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Florida HC Jon Sumrall Admits Gators Have Serious Problem Brewing
After a humiliating blowout at The Swamp, Jon Sumrall faces a crisis as recurring defensive lapses and stagnant quarterback play threaten to derail the Gators' once-promising season.
Will Hrgovic be Facing Verhoeven in his First Defence of the IBF Heavyweight Title?
Kickboxer Rico Verhoeven could bounce back from his defeat to Usyk with an immediate crack at another heavyweight title, on the Fury vs AJ undercard
Dylan Raiola and Ducks Offense Stumble in Loss to UCLA
Dylan Raiola and the Oregon Ducks offense had a terrible performance, leading to their loss to the UCLA Bruins.
UConn Football: Five Takeaways From Win Over Temple
The Huskies moved back to .500 with a 34-20 win over the Owls in Philadephia.
Are Labaron Philon Jr.'s Preseason Struggles Worth Stressing Over?
Labaron Philon Jr. is going to be a hit for the 76ers, but right now it's looking like he's struggling, and the season hasn't even started yet.
Jaguars Make Flurry of Roster Moves Before London Game
The Jaguars put the final touches on their roster for Sunday’s showdown with the Eagles.
Good News Confirmed for Celtic Before Facing Motherwell
Celtic have been handed some good news ahead of their game against Motherwell.
Two Bills Out, Three Questionable Against Rams On Monday Night
Buffalo faces a short-handed roster in Los Angeles as injuries sideline Ed Oliver and Joshua Palmer, forcing rookie Skyler Bell into the spotlight for a high-stakes showdown.
IN THE HOUSE: Notable recruits at Arkansas-Tennessee game
Arkansas hosted approximately 60 recruits on unofficial visits Saturday afternoon for the Tennessee game at Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
UConn Football Alum to Be Active For First NFL Game
Joe Fagnano is going to get his first shot to be active for an NFL game.
Chip Kelly's Northwestern Offense Looks Unstoppable Again
Northwestern’s offense continues to prove it’s the real deal, totaling 436 yards and five touchdowns in a dominant win over Ball State behind Aidan Chiles and Chip Kelly.
RODRIGUEZ: Nebraska football earns its flowers, despite loss to Indiana
Nebraska football (5-1, 2-1) pushed Indiana to the final minutes in its 20-17 loss to Indiana (6-0, 3-0), proving it deserves a seat at the table and can compete with the best teams in college football.
The 6 Best Science Fantasy Books Released Since 1990, Ranked
From The Fifth Season to Gideon the Ninth, these science fantasy novels blend magic, technology, and unforgettable worlds.
Vasco and Remo name line-ups for São Januário clash
Vasco and Remo have named their lineups for this Saturday's (10) Brasileirão clash at São Januário.Both teams are in the bottom half of the table, but are in contrasting form.Vasco have won three s...
Broncos Linebacker Will Be Back In Court This Week
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper has a trial date in November, but a new hearing has been added.
Chelsea v Bournemouth Match Report: Cherries Stifled at Stamford Bridge
Bournemouth’s winless Premier League run continued as Chelsea thrashed the Cherries 5-1 at Stamford Bridge. Despite Evanilson’s second-half strike, defensive errors proved costly for Marco Rose’s injury-hit side, who remain 17th and searching for their first win.
Toronto Raptors Worth More In Latest NBA Valuation Report
The Toronto Raptors climbed to 11th place in Sportico's list of the league's most valuable franchises.
Half-Time Player Ratings: Man Utd vs Spurs (Premier League)
Manchester United returned from the international break to face Tottenham Hotspur in a must-win match at Old Trafford.
Paolo Banchero Recaps 'Pretty Good' Offensive Performance
Orlando's young star breaks down the team's lethal pick-and-roll chemistry and a high-assist night that signals a shift toward a more dynamic, unselfish offensive identity this season.
Everton's Trip To Hull: The Opposition View
Everton travel to Hull City in the Premier League on Sunday as David Moyes' side look to continue their unbeaten run.
Weekend Reading on Women's Representation: Arizona Congress Candidate Speaks Out About Her Rape, 'It’s OK to Talk About It’: Will Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Run for President?
Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation is a compilation of stories about women’s representation in politics, on boards, in sports and entertainment, in judicial offices and in the private sector in the U.S. and around the world—with a little gardening and goodwill mixed in for refreshment! —Friday, Oct. 9, marked 115 years since the men of California went to the polls to decide whether the women they lived alongside would be permitted to join them there. —Bernadette Greene-Placentia, the Democratic nominee in Arizona’s 8th Congressional District with a real chance to upset her opponent, was reportedly raped while fixing one of her yard signs. "She chose to share her story because she knows many survivors struggle in silence, and she hopes that by speaking about her experience, others will know they are not alone," said a campaign spokesperson. —Pew Charitable Trust reports that 37 percent of Americans now believe a woman will not be elected president in their lifetime. I urge women like AOC to seriously consider a presidential bid in 2028. —The poet, essayist and translator Anne Carson was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature for her genre-defying work. Since 1901, the Nobel Prize in literature has been awarded 122 times to 104 men and just 18 women. ... and more.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Might Have Taken Another Leap
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander doesn't need to add any physical skills. Instead, he and his teammates need to create easier opportunities for high-percentage buckets. Shai playing off ball might accomplish exactly that.
Olympiacos vs. Panathinaikos: Team News and Predicted Line-Ups
Olympiacos manager Imanol Alguacil faces a high-stakes test as the Red and Whites aim to bridge the five-point gap against their undefeated, league-leading eternal rivals Panathinaikos.
How One Player's Downfall Has Hurt the Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are still a force to be reckoned with, but one player who used to be great is now unplayable for them.
Three Takeaways From Syracuse Men's Basketball Media Day
The Orange hosted local media at the Carmelo Anthony Center on Friday afternoon in advance of the first exhibition game of the season.
Three Keys to Victory for the Oregon Ducks Against UCLA
Oregon is facing a must-win game against the UCLA Bruins. Here are three keys to the game if they want to escape with a win.
Amazon’s new Alexa Tablet finally gives the iPad lineup some much needed competition
This week, Amazon unveiled a new lineup of Alexa Tablets. They no longer run a proprietary OS with a custom...
Rangers Top Prospect Walcott Strong in Fall League
Texas Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott had a strong day in the Arizona Fall League, but the Surprise Saguaros dropped their third straight game.
Ravens Injury Report: Lamar Jackson Out, Zay Flowers Questionable
The third and final injury report for the Baltimore Ravens has some tough news for Lamar Jackson and raises concerns about Zay Flowers.
One Surprising Area Where Georgia Could Have Advantage Over Alabama
The Georgia Bulldogs are headed into their biggest game of the season tonight.
TENNESSEE LADY VOLS VOLLEYBALL: Ole Miss gets swept
No. 10 Tennessee powered past Ole Miss (25-15, 25-12, 25-14) as Food City Center packed out in Dark Mode on Friday night.
Padres Catching Shift Could Clear A Path For A Trade
The San Diego Padres made some changes in their catching situation, and they now have an abundance of riches there.
Every Final Destination movie, ranked from worst to best
Six movies, countless gruesome deaths, and one unforgettable log truck. EW ranks the entire ‘Final Destination’ franchise from worst to best.
Ron Washington Is Another Reason Suzuki Should Be Fired
The Los Angeles Angels were once in contention not to long ago due to their former manager.
UCF's Defense Among FBS Leaders in Pressure Rate
The Knights aim to disrupt Oklahoma State’s Heisman-caliber offense by unleashing a relentless four-man front that ranks among the nation's most efficient at rattling opposing quarterbacks.
Three Storylines to Watch: Washington Wizards vs. Detroit Pistons
The Washington Wizards are set for their second preseason game when they host the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night
Chelsea vs Bournemouth: Confirmed Starting XIs for Premier League Clash
The team news is in from Stamford Bridge as Chelsea and Bournemouth face each other in the Premier League
Phoenix Suns Great Makes Bold Claim About Devin Booker
Eddie Johnson challenges Phoenix to unleash Devin Booker, urging the superstar to reclaim his role as the aggressive "head of the snake" despite a star-studded new roster.
Illinois Basketball Ranks No. 5 in Toughest Non-Conference Schedules
The Field of 68 ranked Illinois basketball No. 5 nationally in non-conference schedule difficulty for the 2026-27 season.
Genoa vs Fiorentina: Lineups and how to watch
The Viola remain as unpredictable as ever as they emerge from the break.
Cleveland Guardians' Formula for an ALDS Game 5 Victory
The Cleveland Guardians have a clear blueprint for winning Game 5 of the ALDS against the Chicago White Sox.
Veteran Safety Is Unsung Hero In Broncos Secondary
Denver Broncos safety is a tackling machine in the back end of the team's stellar secondary.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt Being Miscast As Commanders Workhorse Back
Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt has not yet proven that he cam be an every down back,despite strong rookie season
If Arkansas is to beat Tennessee, it will happen in only one way
Arkansas' path to victory over the Vols is a one-track scenario
Opinion | Republicans Have the Money. Democrats Have the Momentum.
This week in politics: Which Democrats? And whose A.I. morals?
Watch Motherwell v Celtic LIVE on CelticPlayer
The Celts are back after the international break! The Bhoys travel to North Lanarkshire to take on Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership tomorrow (October 11). The Hoops sit top of the table, and it�...
🚨 Arsenal-Leeds XIs: ¡Lewis-Skelly, Konsa and Havertz start!
Arsenal and Leeds United kick off Matchday 6 in the Premier League. The Gunners go into the game second in the table, behind Manchester City, who have won all their matches so far.Meanwhile, Leeds arr...
Colts vs. Steelers
Here is how the ColtsRoundtable staff sees the Week 5 matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and Pittsburgh Steelers unfolding.
F1 Singapore GP: Verstappen, Other Drivers React To Sprint Qualifying
Max Verstappen and his fellow Formula 1 drivers give their immediate reactions to Sprint Qualifying in Singapore.
Sergio Pérez Blames Bottoming Out for Singapore GP Qualifying Crash
The Mexican driver lost control of his Cadillac on turn 4 after a heavy compression into the asphalt. The impact damaged his front wing and caused the red flag. He finished twentieth but is confident he can improve his race pace.
Tolu Arokodare To Start: Ajax Predicted XI Against NEC Nijmegen
After a lengthy international break, Ajax return to action on Saturday night against NEC Nijmegen.
Warriors Reportedly Missed Out on Preferred Target in 2026 NBA Draft
Who did the Golden State Warriors want in the draft?
Did The Friedkin Group Ever Care About Everton?
Everton's owners, The Friedkin Group, have confirmed that they are now looking to sell the Premier League club.
Ethan Nwaneri Continues Promising on Loan at Borussia Dortmund
Arsenal loanee, Ethan Nwaneri has continued his encouraging start to life in Dortmund. He started Borussia Dortmund’s first game after the September international break against Werder Bremen in a 2-2 draw, marking three consecutive starts for his club in all competitions.
Three Things We Learned From PSV 2-0 SC Heerenveen
Guus Til’s clinical form rescued a vulnerable defence as Peter Bosz’s side overcame narrow escapes to secure three points ahead of their Champions League trip to Leipzig.
When Will Enough Be Enough for Florida State and Norvell?
Florida State’s collapse against Louisville raises more questions about Mike Norvell’s future as the Seminoles face mounting pressure heading into a showdown with Miami.
One Month at a Time: Planning for and pondering the inevitable end
Columnist Bill Lynch reluctantly turns his sights to the future -- more specifically, his own inevitable, mortal end.
Fosi Audio Launches DAP Neo Digital Portable Music Player
DAP Neo brings lossless playback, tactile controls and a focused listening experience to the Fosi Moment range, Fosi Audio’s new product line of CD and DAPs.
Detroit Pistons See Potential With Ausar Thompson At PG
With one preseason game in the books, the Detroit Pistons already have an exciting wrinkle to explore with Ausar Thompson logging point guard minutes
Leclerc Praises Hamilton: 'He Is Driving at an Exceptional Level'
The Monegasque highlights his teammate's performance in his second season with Ferrari and notes that he is a seven-time world champion. Despite the on-track friction, the two's relationship remains solid, and Ferrari arrives in Singapore with moderate expectations.
No. 3 Spartans Open Season With Dominant Offensive Showing
Anthony Romani netted two goals as East Lansing’s high-octane offense dismantled Northern Michigan, showcasing a lethal power play and top NHL prospects in a statement season-opening victory.
Utah Jazz Cannot Let Whistles Teach Them To Defend Softly
Will Hardy must balance disciplined aggression with youthful mistakes, ensuring a whistle-heavy preseason doesn't strip away the physical identity needed to anchor Utah’s developing defensive core.
Minnesota Vikings Receive Surprising Update for New Orleans Saints Matchup
As Justin Jefferson returns to practice, a fresh hamstring injury to Jordan Addison threatens to derail Minnesota’s stagnant offense ahead of a critical clash with New Orleans.
MLB Insider Links Guardians' Steven Kwan To Padres
A.J. Preller could pursue a blockbuster trade for Cleveland’s Gold Glove outfielder, potentially shifting Fernando Tatis Jr. in the lineup to create a terrifying new offensive core.
The Houston Rockets Dominate in their First Preseason Game
The Rockets defeat the Mavericks 135–117. Houston put up a nearly flawless performance on both ends of the court.
Panthers Named Landing Spot For Intriguing Eagles CB
The Carolina Panthers need to address some issues on defense this season.
Evanston to honor longtime local businesses at annual Legacy Business Celebration on Oct. 15
From the barber chair to the bagel counter, the businesses that have shaped Evanston for generations will take center stage next week at the annual Legacy
Packers Linked to Titans RB to Bolster Rushing Attack
The Green Bay Packers have to do something to get the rushing game going this season.
Knicks Release Statement on Pending Contract Extensions: What It Means
The New York Knicks are in a difficult place with their contract negotiations.
Al Horford Addresses Kristaps Porzingis’ Absence From Warriors
No one seems to know what's going on with Porzingis.
Bills Given Edge Over Rams in Expert NFL Game Picks
The Buffalo Bills will look to move to 4-1 on the season against the Rams this week.
Don't Sleep on What Rumfield Accomplished With Rockies
When rookie TJ Rumfield took the field for the Colorado Rockies, he was going to make sure that he performed at a high level.
Bills Likely to Face Aaron Donald on MNF vs Rams
The Buffalo Bills have a tough game this week against the Los Angeles Rams.
Boston Red Sox’ Sonny Gray Makes Decision on 2027 Season
After contemplating retirement, the 36-year-old veteran has made a decision on his future.
3 Keys to the SEC Powerhouse Battle: Alabama vs Georgia
Tuscaloosa braces for a heavyweight collision as Alabama’s relentless pass rush and poised young quarterback face its ultimate litmus test against Georgia’s veteran, championship-caliber roster.
Duke Freshman Makes Excellent First Impression
Duke freshman forward Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje made a fantastic first impression.
“The Exorcist ”film, starring Scarlett Johansson, should feel ‘dangerous’: ‘It made me wildly uncomfortable’
“I want this to be a world where God is dead,” writer-director Mike Flanagan tells EW as the new trailer drops.
Seahawks Injury Issues: Coach Earns Credit For Finding Answers
With key starters sidelined, first-time coordinator Brian Fleury earns praise for stabilizing Seattle’s offense through creative adjustments and steady leadership amidst a wave of early-season roster volatility.
Anthony Joseph Drops Final Tiemoue Bakayoko to Celtic News
Anthony Joseph has dropped a final update on the situation involving Tiemoue Bakayoko and Celtic.
Nets’ Wolf, Traoré Taking Sophomore Leaps in Preseason
Explosive driving and elite playmaking from Brooklyn's rising sophomores signal a potential bench revolution, transforming last season's developmental growing pains into a formidable second-unit strength.
White Sox Put Their Season in Sean Burke's Hands
With their bullpen running out of gas and their season hanging in the balance, the White Sox will lean on Sean Burke for Game 5.
Chris Finch Addresses Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball On-Court Pairing
Will LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards stagger minutes?
Look for Marlins' Heriberto Hernandez to Step Up in 2027
After smashing 25 homers this season, the emerging outfielder is entering the prime of his player
Magic's Sean Sweeney Talks Preseason Win, Injury Updates
Orlando Magic coach Sean Sweeney had a lot of good things to say about the team after a preseason win over the Memphis Grizzlies. He also provided injury updates on Anthony Black and Noah Penda.
Cleveland Guardians Announce Starting Pitcher for ALDS Game 5
Forty-eight hours after closing out Game 4, the Cleveland Guardians will hand Gavin Williams the ball to be their starter in Saturday's win or go home Game 5.
SMU Bowl Projections Raise Questions About Mustangs' Playoff Hopes
SMU football is projected for bowl games against Florida, Arizona and USC, but Kevin Jennings and the Mustangs still have a path toward the ACC title and playoffs.
Steelers Star Cites Serious 'Disconnect' With Coaching Staff
Jalen Ramsey's frustration with rigid play-calling signals a growing rift in Pittsburgh, leaving Mike McCarthy scrambling to bridge the gap between veterans and his new defensive scheme.
Boston Celtics: One Thing Abundantly Clear After Preseason Opener
If there were any doubts about how the Celtics were going to play in 2026-27, you can erase them now.
Kyshawn George Emerges as Wizards Point Guard Behind Trae Young
Washington’s wing thrives in a dual role, anchoring the second-unit offense and stifling elite scorers. Can the versatile wing maintain this high-usage pace across a full season?
Keys to Success: Tulane vs. Army
The Green Wave will look to get off on the right foot in American Conference play.
High-Usage Scorers Named Memphis Grizzlies' Biggest Roster Hole
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Netflix’s Summer of Bummer
(Welcome to the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a newsletter on the entertainment industry and business strategy. I write a weekly Streaming Ratings Report and a bi-weekly strategy column, along with occasional deep dives into other topics, like today’s article. Please subscribe.) Today, I’ve got a guest post from longtime friend of the newsletter, Brandon Katz. I’ve been trying to find time all summer to look at Netflix’s straight-to-streaming film slate, but between a pre-planned trip and Nielsen moving up their streaming data timeline, I’ve been swamped. So I reached out to Brandon, one of my favorite fellow analysts, to write about it. And I feel like he captured the tone and data focus of the newsletter perfectly. You can connect with Brandon on LinkedIn and Twitter. Enjoy! Don’t worry, folks. You’re in safe hands with me. To ease any anxieties about an interloper in ESG’s domain, I’ll start by stealing one of his best framing devices: headlines. Box office flops are covered in the same way the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles eye pizza: with cartoonish insatiability. I would know. I’m a former reporter who wrote nearly identical headlines: Yet, intentionally or not, streaming misses get treated with kids gloves, filtered through a rosy lens: In the last six years, U.S. streaming viewership has become nearly as transparent as the box office, but the data often arrives weeks later, in a number of less intuitive metrics, and with nary an official budget to be found. This plays into the Wall Street-whispering narratives major streamers have been cultivating for years. They get a pass in a way that theatrical studios simply don’t. Subscribe Netflix’s Summer Slate Not a single Netflix original film released between May and August this year opened above 20 million U.S. TV hours, per Nielsen. That benchmark usually serves as the EntStrategyGuy’s floor for a streaming hit on Netflix. None of these films enjoyed a hit-cementing single week of 20-plus million hours during their runs. Netflix’s two best films were true crime docs, Maternal Instinct (16.5 million hours) and The Crash (19.7 million), the best overall week for a film this summer. Great for most other streamers, but not necessarily what we’re used to seeing from Netflix. For an overly-dramatic comparison, Happy Gilmore 2 opened last summer to around 47 million hours (celebrity cameos, baby!). Zooming out, the picture looks even worse. In 2026, Netflix’s five biggest scripted summer films posted the lowest average (28.6 million hours) and median (28.8 million hours) eight-week viewership totals of the past four years. Now, it’s unrealistic and unfair to expect Netflix to deliver a _KPop Demon Hunters-_sized hit every year. But it’s also not ideal to see the size of their hits shrinking over the last few summers. Let’s quickly run through some of the notable summer misses. Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein’s perfectly fine romcom, Office Romance, fell off the charts after 20 million hours in its first two weeks. Top films usually last for four-plus weeks. Starry titles ideally don’t decay that fast either. Homegrown star Millie Bobby Brown couldn’t prevent the snappy Enola Holmes franchise from diminishing returns. At 14.3 million U.S. hours, the third film posted roughly half of what the first two films did in their first two weeks. What’s on Netflix calculated that per-day global views were down nearly 60% from the second movie. The Whisper Man did okay with more than 36 million hours over its first four weeks. But I expected a little more juice from a film featuring Robert De Niro, Michelle Monaghan, and Adam Scott. Kevin Hart’s Ladies First collected just 11.2 million hours total across two weeks. That’s a big miss for one of Netflix’s go-to stars. Plopping into the same bucket are Sunny Sandler’s Don’t Say Good Luck (10.3 million in two weeks) and John Cena’s Little Brother (17.5 million). Meanwhile, English-language originals Color Book (June 19), In the Hand of Dante (June 24) and Heartstopper Forever (July 17) never sniffed Nielsen’s Top 10 at all, despite needing only 2 to 5 million hours to land in the top ten most weeks. (By my count, eleven English-language scripted original films released between May and August did chart). It’s only fair to mention that Swapped (1-May) posted nearly 42 million U.S. hours over five weeks (the longest Netflix original run this summer) and is currently their eighth most-watched English-language film ever worldwide. Remarkably Bright Creatures (37 million, 4 weeks) and Voicemails for Isabelle (27 million, 4 weeks) weren’t bombs either. Still, overall, I think it’s fair to say this was a quieter summer season than we’re used to seeing from the market-leader. You might not realize that given the language commonly used in public analysis. The Twist Despite the starkly black-and-white tone of the coverage, here’s the twist: when many box office bombs arrive on streaming, their viewership looks a whole lot like many of Netflix’s supposedly successful summer releases. Hmm, where have we heard that one before? Masters of the Universe topped out at $65 million stateside against a $170 million budget_._ I’ll admit, Skeletor ripping sleeveless curls as a gym bro and bodyslamming Adam’s co-workers was funny. But, much to the chagrin of my bank account, my laughter doesn’t launch franchises. Yet the He-Man reboot opened to 19.6 million hours (from a Wednesday five-day opening instead of just one weekend), on par with Hoppers on Disney+ (19.4 million). It put up nearly 47 million hours over its first six weeks, bigger than all of Netflix’s summer releases. Pretty darn healthy and likely to land among the 25 most-watched movies on streaming this year. Sticking with Amazon, The Sheep Detectives just barely broke even at the box office with $133 million worldwide (and only $66 million domestic). I never expected cloven-hooved, cud-chewing mammals to be able to bring me to tears. Yet that’s exactly how I found myself at the end of this surprisingly affecting movie (#NoShame). It was likely the unexpected quality in a family-friendly film that powered its streaming over-performance. Sheep Detectives delivered a solid run for Prime video netting 26.2 million hours! How about franchise IP? Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu had the lowest opening ($81 million) and lowest-grossing Disney-era live-action Star Wars film ($178 million domestic). One day before release, its Heat score (19.8%)—audiences who list their interest as a 7/7—fell behind blockbusters Wicked (21%), Superman (23%), Fantastic Four: First Steps (23%), Michael (23%), Toy Story 5 (26%) and Avatar: Fire and Ash (27%), according to Greenlight Analytics. The urgent enthusiasm just wasn’t there. On streaming, Mando opened to weeks of 12.1 million, 6.1 million and 2.7 million hours (21 million total) over its first three frames. Not the numbers Lucasfilm was hoping for nor the numbers of a streaming hit. But they’re in the same vicinity as some Netflix summer releases with $345 million at the global box office to offset a smidgen of the pain. Final Thoughts So why oh why does this nuance gap exist? Four key reasons: Data Literacy: A “$100 million opening” just makes sense. After decades of box office reporting, even casual movie fans are well-versed in the benchmarks of hits and home runs. There’s an immediate shorthand. But “16.5 million” hours doesn’t land nearly as cleanly. Despite leaps of progress, the streaming ratings era is still in its infancy compared to theatrical. The EntStrategyGuy and I met thanks to a late 2010s group chat of data nerds hungry to find a shred of certainty in nebulous streaming performance. I’m not surprised to see “No. 1 on Netflix” still getting misconstrued out in the wild. Timing: By Friday morning, we have the box office’s Thursday night previews totaled, allowing us to better project the weekend’s expectations. From there, ticket sales are reported daily. By Sunday, the film’s fate is usually finalized, at least in terms of public perception. In streaming, Nielsen recently improved its delay to…two weeks. The medium isn’t forced to contend with instant gratification as harshly. Financials: Theatrical film budgets are a mere Google away. Profit and loss is calculated in the cold and unforgiving naked light of day for all to see. But finding the vast majority of streaming exclusive movie budgets requires the forensic investigation skills of a Criminal Minds detective. Also, it’s very difficult to calculate how much revenue/value a straight-to-streaming films provides a streamer. This is why there are so few stories about streaming original movies “losing X amount of money”. On top of that, marketing budgets are far greater for theatrical movies than streaming exclusive movies, which leads to earlier and better awareness. This then translates to a wider pool of potential interest. Narrative Control: Netflix is the only major streaming service to publish weekly first-hand viewership data and annual engagement reports. Naturally, some headlines borrow their first-hand framing**.** Other streamers benefit from their comparative lack of transparency. They may occasionally announce vague performance platitudes such as Apple TV’s Mayday becoming its “biggest film debut on the platform to date over its first 18 days,” and that it ranked No. 1 with left-handed viewers in its first weekend. (Fine, I made up that second one). But, for the most part, they keep first-hand viewership shrouded in mystery to avoid bad press. Especially for outlets that demand multiple articles per day from their writers, it’s an easy (and understandable) way for some reporters to hit their daily article quota by just repeating what the streamers have told them. TL:DR version: Streaming-exclusive movies are asked to do different things than theatrical movies, but that doesn’t mean they should escape judgment. Both still need to draw enough eyeballs to justify their cost within the proper performance contexts. The more cleanly we can inject a little nuance into streaming analysis, the better we’ll understand the audience and content trends that drive this industry. And that’s what all of this is really about: knowing what audiences actually want! Brandon Katz is the Director of Insights & Content Strategy at Greenlight Analytics where he focuses on evaluating the ever-fluid media landscape to unearth understanding, opportunity and value. Greenlight Analytics is the entertainment intelligence consulting company redefining how Hollywood finds, understands, and activates audiences. Prior to joining Greenlight Analytics, he served as the senior entertainment industry strategist at Parrot Analytics, and as a full-time entertainment industry reporter covering the Xs and Os of Hollywood, most notably with TheWrap and the Observer.
Olympiacos Welcome Internationals Back Ahead of Derby Clash Against Panathinaikos
Olympiacos manager Imanol Alguacil regains a full-strength squad as key stars return from international duty, providing a crucial fitness boost just days before the heated eternal enemies derby against Panathinaikos.