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Jaylen Brown Avoids The Bench In Awkward Boston Return
Jaylen Brown skipped the bench during his first return to Boston as a 76er. Fans are calling him out after he ignored Jayson Tatum during Saturday's game.
Arkansas has left Tennessee doubting itself
Arkansas' competitive effort has Vol fans and analysts panicking
Travis Kelce celebrates with Guardians fans after playoff-clinching victory
The Chiefs star and Guardians minority owner Travis Kelce cheered on the Cleveland Guardians during their ALDS-clinching win over the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field.
Buffalo Bills fans beginning to doubt team’s chances in 2026
The Buffalo Bills’ Week 4 loss to the New England Patriots feels like ages ago, and it’s left a very sour taste in the collective mouths of Bills Mafia. The extra time off ahead of Week 5 has allowed doubt to creep in from all corners of the football world. To put the wrongs of […]
'Outstanding ' - Celtic Fans Love What Chris Sutton Just Said
Celtic fans appear to agree with what Chris Sutton said following Celtic's win over Motherwell.
Yankees news: Turning to the offseason
ALDS Game 3 and offseason plans; Ideas for free agent signings; Disgruntled fans sound off
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire for Week 6
With the fifth Sunday of NFL games officially in the books, it's time to identify players to add who can make a difference on your fantasy roster.
John Stamos reveals The Beach Boys' Mike Love is facing 'serious health challenges'
John Stamos has warned fans that Mike Love "may not be exactly the Mike we've always known".
Kevin Stefanski comments on Falcons' loss to Ravens, Penix injury
Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski comments on Michael Penix injury after loss to Ravens
Tigers Fans Can Only Watch as Skubal Pitches in NLCS
Trading their two-time Cy Young winner for prospects haunts Detroit as the dominant southpaw debuts in the Championship Series, fueling a bitter debate over small-market baseball economics.
ESPN United Kingdom - Serving Sports Fans. Anytime. Anywhere.
Visit ESPN to get up-to-the-minute sports news coverage, scores, highlights and commentary for Football, Cricket, Rugby, F1, Golf, Tennis, NFL, NBA and more.
Where New Orleans Pelicans Stars Landed in Top 150 Fantasy Basketball Ranking
This is where the New Orleans Pelicans stars fell on a top 150 fantasy basketball ranking ahead of the season beginning.
Scientists win chemistry Nobel for discoveries about mirrored molecules that led to many drugs
Portraits of Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai are shown on the screen as they are awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm, Sweden, on Oct. 7, 2026. Photo: (Fredrik Sandberg/TT News Agency via AP)By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN, KOSTYA MANENKOV and STEFANIE DAZIO STOCKHOLM (AP) — Scientists Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai...
Knicks’ First Preseason Games Have 3 Clear Winners
The New York Knicks are back on the court, and with opening night less than two weeks away, the preseason is already giving fans a few reasons to feel good about what's ahead. Knicks' First Preseason Games Have 3 Clear Winners That Stand Out The Knicks are 0-2, but that isn't exactly cause for concern. …
12 USB-C Gadgets That Make Great Gifts
Whether you're shopping for a gamer, DIY enthusiast, or music lover, these USB-C gadgets make great gifts, including power banks, portable fans, and headphones.
Rambling about politics, Christa Pike and the changing times
Are we at risk of creating another convicted murderer with a fan club?
John Stamos speaks out on Beach Boys' Mike Love's 'serious' health issues
John Stamos said it's a "miracle" that Beach Boys frontman Mike Love is on stage despite medical advice after fans shared concern about Love's health.
John Stamos speaks out on Beach Boys' Mike Love's 'serious' health issues
John Stamos said it's a "miracle" that Beach Boys frontman Mike Love is on stage despite medical advice after fans shared concern about Love's health.
Brewers faithful pack parking lots before NLCS opener
Hours before first pitch, Brewers fans packed tailgates and celebrated the start of the NLCS.
Kyrie Irving Reveals Bigger Purpose Behind His Mavericks Return
Kyrie Irving returned to competition Sunday in China with a message about what comes next. Fans have waited patiently for this day to come, and boy he didn’t disappoint. After more than 19 months away, the Dallas Mavericks guard spoke about his love for basketball, his legacy and the people he hopes to reach through […] The post Kyrie Irving Reveals Bigger Purpose Behind His Mavericks Return appeared first on HEAVY.
Michael Page Reacts to Signing With Misfits Boxing
Former UFC middleweight fighter Michael Page shared his reaction to signing with Misfits Boxing, his next home in combat sports.The long-time MMA fighter, who was released by the UFC last month after a decision win over Nursulton Ruziboev that was panned by MMA fans as a boring fight, had been fielding offers from several combat […] The post Michael Page Reacts to Signing With Misfits Boxing appeared first on HEAVY.
Things Only Adults Notice In Wolfwalkers
Wolfwalkers is a magical fantasy adventure for all ages. But there's a whole lot in this whirlwind movie that only adults notice.
The Brutal Truth About the Chicago White Sox’s ALDS Elimination
The Chicago White Sox 2026 season ended in a heartbreaking loss to the Cleveland Guardians in a winner-take-all Game 5 at Progressive Field on Saturday night. The South Siders became the first franchise since 2017 to lose a Division Series despite leading 2-0. This leaves a bad taste in the mouths of Chicago fans as …
SEC fines school $500,000 for fan behavior
The SEC didn't wait long to penalize for the infraction.
Grading Arkansas football's 24-17 loss to Tennessee
Coach Ryan Silverfield's fourth quarter decisions have come under the spotlight by media and Arkansas fans.
Nintendo says it has no plans to ditch physical games, knows how much fans like it
Nintendo comments on the future of physical games and acknowledges interest from fans.
Jackie Chan, 72, makes first public appearance in months — fans say the same thing
Jackie Chan made a rare public outing on October 9 at the NBA Global Games in China alongside David Beckham, take a look…
'Children of Blood and Bone' cast reveals the family drama at the heart of the fantasy epic
At NYCC, the stars of the upcoming adaptation opened up about the love, betrayal, and grief driving the film's central families.
Oregon chosen to participate in a research study that screens infants for genetic conditions
Oregon is enrolled in a nationwide newborn genomic screening research study, the Northwest Regional Newborn Blood Spot Screening Program and BRIDGES-NBS program.
The Good and Bad News After 3 Straight Losses
Even for Mountaineer fans, the last 3 games have been a tough watch
Patriots vs. Raiders Odds: FanDuel, Kalshi, Polymarket and Prediction
The New England Patriots are favored to get back above .500 on Sunday, but the Week 5 betting board is sending a more cautious message about how comfortable that victory might be.New England enters at 2-2, while the Las Vegas Raiders are 3-1 and have covered the spread in all four games.The Patriots also head […] The post Patriots vs. Raiders Odds: FanDuel, Kalshi, Polymarket and Prediction appeared first on HEAVY.
'GTA 6' Leaker Posts Nude Lucia Video With Threats of Releasing Game Early
Amid threats against Rockstar, Cyberleek is promising GTA 6 fans nude Lucia gameplay in 4k if the leaker's meme coin reaches a market cap milestone
Pat Fitzgerald Sends Emotional Message to Michigan State Fans
Pat Fitzgerald delivered an emotional message to Michigan State fans following the Spartans' fourth straight loss, asking Spartan Nation to keep believing.
Fans Side With Jessie James Decker Over the Unexpected Parenting Rule She Has for Her Children
We didn’t expect this!
Sunday football open thread
Rejoice, Spurs fans — Tottenham Hotspur are no longer bottom of the Premier League! …Okay, they’re still in the relegation zone and could fall behind Coventry City into 19th, but thanks to Fulham’s loss to Ipswich yesterday, Spurs are no longer the worst team in the Premier League! Isn’t that something worth celebrating? Well, maybe […]
Photos: Champions Square | Saints vs. Vikings
New Orleans Saints fans enjoyed the Week 5 entertainment in Champions Square ahead of the game against the Minnesota Vikings during the 2026 NFL season on Oct. 11, 2026.
Sunderland 0-2 Brighton Player Ratings and Fan Reaction
Ferdi Kadioglu dominates and Yasin Ayari shines as the Seagulls return from the break in style. Discover who dazzled and who struggled in this comprehensive individual performance breakdown.
Chiefs House entertains local fans at Leicester Square in London
Chiefs House entertains local fans at Leicester Square in London | @EdEastonJr
New York Jets Flight Connections 10/11/26
Happy Sunday, Jets fans! The Jets are back in action today against the Cleveland Browns looking to end their three game losing streak. The weather is likely to be a factor. We will see whether the Jets can get back into the win column. Your daily links are below. Jets Activate WR Tim Patrick from […]
Sergei Guriev, Dean of London Business School, elected Fellow of the Econometric Society
LBS Dean joins 30 new Fellows announced for 2026
Substitute teacher fired over OnlyFans account says business is booming
A Missouri woman says her free speech was violated. Her adult content site has attracted more subscribers after news spread of her dismissal.
Sunderland looking good for relegation
Ahead of the season kicking off, I fancied Sunderland to be relegated. Yes, I know what you are saying, as a Newcastle United fan I would be wanting that to happen.
Patriots fans believe playoffs remain possible
The results of our latest Patriots fan survey are in.
Yankees news: Could the Yankees move on from Stanton?
Decisions will have to be made about Giancarlo Stanton; no further punishment for interfering fan; grading 2026.
Liverpool have golden opportunity after bombshell Michael Olise decision
Liverpool have got themselves a golden opportunity right after Michael Olise’s bombshell decision on his future.Liverpool will have to make a big decision very shortly. Their winger situation is out...
Chris Simms questions NBC exit as fans weigh in
Former NFL quarterback Chris Simms says he was surprised to lose his role on NBC’s Football Night in America despite receiving positive feedback.
Chris Simms questions NBC exit as fans weigh in
Former NFL quarterback Chris Simms says he was surprised to lose his role on NBC’s Football Night in America despite receiving positive feedback.
Chris Simms questions NBC exit as fans weigh in
Former NFL quarterback Chris Simms says he was surprised to lose his role on NBC’s Football Night in America despite receiving positive feedback.
Who sings the 'Sunday Night Football' theme song? All about the beloved tune
Football fans have been \
ASU-Hawaii in weather delay
Fans were relayed the information on the jumbotron and told to exit the stadium as the rain started to come down heavier at the break.
Misery Index: Mike Elko's bizarre rant about Texas A&M fans couldn't come at a worse time
Titans fans not confident heading into Texans game
Morale for the Titans is pretty low here at MCM
Fantastic photos from Red River Rivalry as Oklahoma upends Texas
There was excitement all around the Texas State Fair and it continued in the Cotton Bowl as Oklahoma jarred top-ranked Texas.
Local sports hosts slam convoluted, costly Minnesota Wild game-broadcast logistics
If you want to watch Minnesota Wild games this season, you’ll have a few hoops to jump through. That’s the story for many NHL and NBA franchises this season, as the ripple effects of the demise of Main Street Sports Group and FanDuel Sports Network continue to be felt. For the Wild, it works like…
As A Twilight Fan, I’m Already Obsessed With CBS’ Eternally Yours (And Not Just Because Of THAT Reference)
I've been bloodthirsty for something like this.
Arc Raiders' 2.0 Update and 'Spider-Man' Grappling Hook Drive Player Count to Reach 7-Month High
The new Arc Raiders 2.0 update has triggered a seven-month high for its concurrent player count on Steam as fans show up for its "Spider-Man" grappling hook, a new map, a free weekend, and more.
Vikings Elevate/Activate Multiple Players vs Saints, Including OBJ
The Minnesota Vikings are indeed elevating Odell Beckham Jr. from the practice squad for Sunday's game in New Orleans. See the full list of Week 5 elevations here.
What Comes Next For Tencent Music After A 62% Slide
If you backed Tencent Music Entertainment Group for its fan economy story and smartphone tailwinds, the recent outcome would have been jarring. Holding Tencent Music Entertainment Group over the past year would have meant a 61.7% loss, including dividends. If you were weighing that decision on 9 October 2025, with analysts split between bullish digital growth and stricter rules plus margin pressure, which specific assumptions about user monetization, regulation, or offline events did the...
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.
Tom Welling reveals ‘Smallville’ costar John Glover once showed him a fan-made nude
During New York Comic Con, Tom Welling shared that his ‘Smallville’ costar John Glover gave him a fan-made nude to sign during the show’s run.
Metro Health’s Baby Buggy Walk and Health Expo spotlights infant mortality
Families gathered Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at the Ramon V. Quintero Community Center for Metro Health’s 13th Annual Baby Buggy Walk in the Park and Health Expo, a community event aimed at raising awareness about infant
Minnesota Wild Moving Kaprizov to Different Line?
John Hynes is tired of waiting on his top forwards to get going, so he's shaking things up for Kirill Kaprizov and the Minnesota Wild.
Rayo Plastic Balls Protest Forces La Liga Match Suspension
Rayo Vallecano’s long-awaited return to their Vallecas stadium ended in chaos on Saturday. The La Liga match against Athletic Club was suspended after local fans repeatedly interrupted play by throwing hundreds of small plastic balls and paper airplanes onto the pitch, a coordinated protest against club president Raúl Martín Presa, in what should have been […] The post Rayo Plastic Balls Protest Forces La Liga Match Suspension appeared first on HEAVY.
Squadron 42 Storms Onto Steam With Surprisingly Low Minimum PC Requirements, but Fans Still Face a Wait Until Q2 2027
Cloud Imperium Games has opened Squadron 42's Steam page and released a new trailer, while some fans and content creators played the game.
Jason Kelce Owes Jaguars Fans An Apology Before London Kickoff
Jason Kelce admits he keeps calling the Eagles 'we' on TV. The former center promises to fix his bias before facing Jacksonville in London.
Survey results: Fans split on the Giants’ playoff potential
Giants fans don’t think their team can win the division, but give them better odds at being a Wildcard.
Review: McDonald's Snack Wrap in the US and UK
After sparking disappointment from fans in the UK, we compared both versions of McDonald's snack wraps in the US and UK.
Panthers fans optimistic, but not convinced on Young’s hot start
Panthers fans are optimistic, but wary, about Young’s strong start
Will Citi Upgrade Change Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) Stock Narrative
Flutter Entertainment confirmed that Chief Legal Officer Don Liu resigned at the end of September 2026, with Group Company Secretary Edward Traynor stepping in as interim legal head. FanDuel continues to show solid customer and handle momentum during the early NFL season. The same period combined legal leadership turnover, regulatory pressure in Brazil that led to a shutdown of operations there, and higher UK gaming taxes with ongoing cost transformation and heavy US investment. This...
‘Stranger Things’ star brings music project to S.F.
Nearly one year after the “Stranger Things” finale was released on Netflix, Finn Wolfhard is ready to show a new side of himself to San Francisco fans.
Seedy K’s GameCap: Florida State
There are times when the aura of sports is as marvelous and heartening as Friday evening’s sunset. There’s the game. The fandom. The sense of community. Victory makes it better. But, when you find yourself the morning after, thinking about one of those people who passed in and out and in of your life and […]
2 offensive transfers have earned the trust of Buckeye Nation
As we head into Ohio State’s sixth game of the season, we’ve got the results to this week’s fan survey, and Buckeye Nation is putting its trust in two transfers on the offense.
Newcastle set for '£10m' windfall after consultation with fans
A general view of St James' Park during the Premier League match Newcastle United vs Everton at St. James' Park, Newcastle, United Kingdom, 25th May 2025 / PIF Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan at St James' Park
Sales take a hit at ‘Trump Town’ merch store as shoppers voice frustration over president’s policies
Fans are still coming through the doors to buy Trump merchandise but even they are disappointed in some of the president’s moves.
No Celtic deal for Bakayoko, and rightly so
Contrary to rumours flying around over the last few days, Celtic will NOT be offering a contract to former French international Tiemoue Bakayoko…Tiemoue Bakayoko of AC Milan celebrates with the fans...
Watch: Inside Our $22K Sports Betting Experiment
What happens when you bet like a problem gambler on DraftKings and FanDuel? Reporter Jake Pearson spent 10 weeks on the apps to find out.
Malvern High School Homecoming 2026: Presenting Your Hometown Homecoming Queen Heaven!!
The Malvern High School 2026 Homecoming Queen Heaven Brown was escorted and introduced to the Leopard Stadium fans Friday during pregame festivities on David Alpe Field.
Hartford businesses prepare for marathon, Wolf Pack weekend
Thousands of runners and hockey fans are expected in Hartford this weekend for the Eversource Hartford Marathon and the Wolf Pack’s first home game of the season.
Bears-Packers Franchise Connections
Before the Bears play the Packers, @jacobinfante24 shares the connections between the two teams’ rosters and coaches:
Duke Freshman Makes Excellent First Impression
Duke freshman forward Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje made a fantastic first impression.
Partnership expands access to kids' mental health services
First 5 Plumas announces it is working with Lost Sierra Family Integration Center to provide easier access to infant and early childhood mental health and
Reddit AMA: Ohtani's health, final NLCS roster decisions and more
MLB.com Dodgers beat reporter Sonja Chen took questions from fans in an r/Dodgers AMA on Friday. The full conversation can be viewed here, but below is a sampling of the best questions and answers, lightly edited for clarity.
El-Sayed talks corporate money, healthcare, artificial intelligence at Lansing town hall
Corporate influence in politics and its ripple effects on issues ranging from data centers to healthcare, was the focus of a town hall Friday in downtown Lansing hosted by Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who was joined by End Citizens United President Tiffany Muller.
El-Sayed talks corporate money, healthcare, artificial intelligence at Lansing town hall
Corporate influence in politics and its ripple effects on issues ranging from data centers to healthcare, was the focus of a town hall Friday in downtown Lansing hosted by Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who was joined by End Citizens United President Tiffany Muller.
Yankees Must Cut Grisham To Fix 2027 Outfield
The Yankees lost in three games to the Rays. Per Sports Illustrated, re-signing Trent Grisham is a mistake fans cannot afford to see happen again.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Year Two DLC includes Hello Kitty, Persona, Final Fantasy VII, and more
SEGA hosted a special showcase revealing the next two DLC packs for Year Two of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, following Godzilla and Evangelion.
Rams Reacts: Fans ready to rebound with the team
Fans are believing in the Rams again
Dr. André Carrington on audiofuturism: the Black history of science fiction radio drama, Oct. 16
“Audiofuturism: Science Fiction Radio Drama and the Black Fantastic Imagination” chronicles the largely understudied history of audio science fiction made for Black creators for Black audiences.
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.
Céline Dion falls during her Paris residency, but she gets back up
Céline Dion slipped in front of live audiences while performing 'Dans un Autre monde' during her Paris residency on Oct. 7. But the French Canadian singer quickly got back up and signaled to fans that she was A-OK by flashing a thumbs-up.
'GTA 6' Fandom Is Officially Shook After The Nude Jason Leak
A massive GTA 6 leak highlighting nudity sparks conspiracy theories about nude gameplay, cheats, and first-person mode
Memories, tributes flood in following legendary Mike Ditka's passing
After the announcement of Mike Ditka's passing, fans and teams across the country paid tribute on social media.
Notre Dame Fans To Team: Just Win (Big), Baby
Welcome back to One Foot Down Reacts, where we ask the most connected Notre Dame football fans to weigh in on a weekly question of our choosing. This week, the biggest question after an 11-point win over a North Carolina team and a beleaguered Stanford on deck was: What does the team most need to […]
NYCC apologizes for ‘repeated disturbance’ during panel, actor slams fan for ‘disrespecting’ his castmates (exclusive)
“I will always step in to protect that space,” Rogers tells EW, while NYCC producer ReedPop says it’s “taking steps to ensure any future incidents are addressed in a swifter manner.”
First Look: Fantasia And Tank Celebrate The Power Of Faith In Tyler Perry’s ‘The Gospel Of Christmas’
In an exclusive conversation with ESSENCE, the film’s stars talk about sharing the screen with their musical heroes and the personal significance of the upcoming Netflix film.
Oklahoma State vs. UCF: Kickoff Time, TV Channel, Betting Odds and What to Know
No. 18 Oklahoma State returns to Boone Pickens Stadium Saturday for a sold-out Big 12 showdown against UCF. Here's everything fans need to know about kickoff, TV coverage, betting odds, Stripe the Stadium, and the key matchups as the Cowboys look to improve to 2-0 in conference play.
Science, healthcare, and the wealth gap: Why Stefany Shaheen is running for Congress
The democratic congressional candidate vows to make government work for regular people again.
'Love Me Love Me 3,' the next sequel in the hit romantic drama series, coming to Prime Video
The third film will continue the young adult saga based on Stefania S.'s international best-selling novels.
