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Disney creators build original witch world for upcoming film ‘Hexed’
By Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES, Oct 12 (Reuters) - For director Fawn Veerasunthorn, the upcoming Disney animated fantasy film “Hexed” is a mother-daughter love story that comes with a set
AECOM appoints Dwight Pullen to lead its global Transportation business
DALLAS (October 12, 2026) — AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced it has appointed Dwight Pullen as Transportation Global Business Line Chief Executive, effective immediately. In this role, Mr. Pullen will lead AECOM’s global Transportation business, which is ranked No. 1 by Engineering News-Record. He assumes the role as AECOM pursues...
3.2K views · 23 reactions | Violent threats have become a new normal...
Violent threats have become a new normal among public officials in the U.S., reshaping private lives, costing millions in security and pushing people out of office. Our reporter Nick Corasaniti...
Suspect steals car, leads police on chase before crashing into Sunnyside area business, HPD says
Officials said the suspect was in a stolen car being chased before crashing into the store front on Scott and Mallow Steet, injuring themselves and two customers.
From one truck stop to 69 stores: Nebraska family business expands.
What began in 1948 as a truck stop serving travelers in Grand Island has grown into a multi-state business spanning convenience stores, travel centers, hotels, restaurants and truck repair shops.
Itron and AT&T Business Expand Next-Generation Connectivity for Water and Gas Utilities
Collaboration Gives Utilities Greater Communications Flexibility Through Integration of Itron Gas and Water Solutions with AT&T's Nationwide LTE-M Network Enables resilient connectivity for gas and water utilities through AT&T's networkSupports meter data collection without the need to deploy and maintain additional communications infrastructureHelps utilities streamline operations, reduce truck rolls and gain greater visibility into gas and water systems LIBERTY LAKE, Wash., Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOB
Mustafa Prize laureate donates award money to support young scientists
TEHRAN – Turkish Professor Mehmet Toner, a 2025 laureate of the Mustafa Prize, has pledged his share of the prize money to support the development of the Rasul Medal and provide research grants for young scientists.
Gears of War: E-Day server crashes and login problems are because of DDoS attacks, studio says
If you've been having server issues with Gears of War: E-Day, you're not alone, and there's now a reason for it: DDoS attacks.
How we build genomic sovereignty in the Arab world
Genomic medicine is being built from datasets that don't represent the Arab region, although it has the talent, data and infrastructure to close the gap.
Hubert Hurkacz Has the Weirdest Big Three Resume in Tennis
No one ever talks about Hubert Hurkacz, so let's talk about him because the Pole has just done something rather ridiculous. By beating Novak Djokovic 6-4 6-3 at the Shanghai Masters, Hurkacz became only the fourth player ever to defeat Roger Federer on grass, Rafael Nadal on clay, and Djokovic on hard courts. The other …
Osasuna rocked: Ramis sacked, and Arrasate returns!
Club Atlético Osasuna has officially announced the dismissal of Luis Miguel Ramis as first-team head coach. The decision was approved by the board after reviewing the club’s performances at the sta...
Sholing 2-10 Reading Women: Match Report
The Royals racked up a double-digit scoreline as they thrashed Sholing away from home.
North Carolina Muslims have spent decades building political power. What has it produced?
In recent years, Muslim organizers in North Carolina have been working to build a political infrastructure to register voters, engage candidates and give the state's growing Muslim population a more organized voice in government.
Nebraska earns third straight scoreless draw in match with Rutgers
Nebraska concluded its East Coast road trip at Rutgers. In another defensive bout, the Huskers held out yet again to draw 0-0.
Real Madrid veteran starts new business venture that links him with his grassroots
Real Madrid’s win over Villarreal was not as tidy as Jose Mourinho would have hoped, but the team did manage to take all three points without conceding a single goal.For a team that had kept only on...
Is local produce safer? After Cyclospora outbreak, Ann Arbor business owners say yes
Ann Arbor residents, along with many other Midwesterners, found themselves rethinking where their produce comes from amid a diarrheal parasite outbreak this past summer.
Around the Big Ten: Grass is not quite green in Eugene
Around the Big Ten is back for another week, recapping all the important moments from the weekend.
Rashod Bateman leads Ravens in receiving
Rashod Bateman had 62 yards on five receptions during the team's come-from-behind win over the Atlanta Falcons on TNF.
The Social Reckoning Crashes Hard at Box Office, Turns Into a Major Flop
Sony’s Facebook drama opened to just $5.5 million in North America, finishing fifth. The Social Reckoning box office debut fell short of even modest expectations and left it far behind the film that i...
Evanston resident’s walk caps Mental Illness Awareness Week
From left: Organizer Mamie Redus, Abenaa Redus and Rashad Redus walk the path at James Park. Community members of all ages participated in the annual Walk
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day in the Face of Political Erasure
Overview: Indigenous Peoples’ Day offers an opportunity to recognize and celebrate Native peoples, confront historical revisionism and ongoing efforts to erase Indigenous contributions, and promote greater understanding of Native history, cultures, and sovereignty. Guest Opinion Falling on the second Monday of October, Indigenous Peoples Day is a chance to collectively celebrate the history, cultures, and […]
William Shatner says he learned about ‘the world of homosexuality’ from kinky Alexander Skarsgård movie
William Shatner says he made a connection between a playful shove in the face from his friend Neil deGrasse Tyson and Alexander Skarsgård’s erotic drama ‘Pillion’ — specifically, about ‘the world of homosexuality.’
📜 Flu slams refereeing after Fla derby: Encouraging foul play
On Sunday (11), Fluminense lost 1–0 to Flamengo at the Maracanã in Round 30 of the Brasileirão.After the derby, the Tricolor Carioca published an official statement on its social media channels sh...
Bears HC Ben Johnson Called Out After Packers Embarrassment
The Chicago Bears and head coach Ben Johnson got a reality check at the hands of the rival Green Bay Packers. The post Bears HC Ben Johnson Called Out After Packers Embarrassment appeared first on HEAVY.
Carrascal scores a beauty, and leaders Flamengo beat Fluminense
Flamengo beat Fluminense 1–0 at the Maracanã this Sunday (11) in Matchday 30 of the 2026 Brasileirão.With important Conmebol Libertadores fixtures coming up during the week, both rivals opted to r...
Trump considering firing Kimberly Guilfoyle after embarrassing revelations, source says
President Trump is weighing whether to dismiss Kimberly Guilfoyle as U.S. ambassador to Greece after a string of embarrassing revelations about her conduct.
Fatal Motorcycle Collision Followed by Separate Vehicle Crash Into Local Business
Emergency responders were dispatched to two serious motor vehicle crashes Sunday afternoon, October 11, including a fatal motorcycle collision and a subsequent crash involving a vehicle striking a…
Fatal Motorcycle Collision Followed by Separate Vehicle Crash Into Local Business
Emergency responders were dispatched to two serious motor vehicle crashes Sunday afternoon, October 11, including a fatal motorcycle collision and a subsequent crash involving a vehicle striking a…
Will Titans Bench Cam Ward After Embarrassing Texans Loss?
Following a historically bad 0-5 start, Robert Saleh addresses the growing pressure to sideline his struggling quarterback while the franchise spirals toward a potential lost season.
Turning AI Ambition into Real-World Advantage
As enterprises race to adopt AI, Amitabh Sarkar, argues that AI’s real test is on infrastructure, and durable transformation will depend on converging networks, cloud, security, governance and trust.
Dr. Oz, Trump Medicaid director, in Nebraska to root for state rural health program, Big Red
Nebraska officials were joined Saturday by a top Trump administration official, Dr. Mehmet Oz, to announce updates in Medicaid and public rural health programs.
UChicago scientists discover semi-aquatic Jurassic-era otter that could chew and swallow
Globo, Endemol Shine Brasil partner to co-create new entertainment IP with global potential
MIPCOM: Brazilian media giant Globo and production company Endemol Shine Brasil have partnered to co-create new entertainment formats with international potential.
Some Republicans reject Trump’s move to import diesel fuel from Russia
“It’s a grave error by the president,” said Rep. Don Bacon, a Nebraska Republican. “People realize that the sanctions on Russia are appropriate when Russia’s invading a country."
Nebraska Humane Society: Do dogs really feel guilty? Science says maybe not
Dogs that appear guilty after chewing a shoe or having an accident on the carpet may not actually feel guilt, according to research on dog cognition.
HIRO Report: Nebraska vs. No. 7 Indiana
Nebraska came painfully close to knocking off the reigning champs, but what did the Huskers’ first loss look like through the eyes of our HIRO metric?
Nebraska Humane Society: Do dogs really feel guilty? Science says maybe not
Dogs that appear guilty after chewing a shoe or having an accident on the carpet may not actually feel guilt.
Hillary Clinton draws crowd at Omaha political event ahead of midterms
Nebraskans will head to the polls Nov. 3.
Hillary Clinton draws crowd at Omaha political event ahead of midterms
Nebraskans will head to the polls Nov. 3.
Trump says Russia and Ukraine agree to 'energy ceasefire'
US President Donald Trump said in a brief statement Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to halt strikes on each other's energy infrastructure, prompting surprise from Ukraine's leader, who
Bowen Byram Sabres-to-Blackhawks Contract Questioned After Aho Embarrassment
Bowen Byram still has a long career ahead of him with the Chicago Blackhawks. He can still turn into the high-end defenseman they believed they were getting when they sent a big package to the Buffalo Sabres for him and then signed him to an expensive contract extension. But the early returns have been less […] The post Bowen Byram Sabres-to-Blackhawks Contract Questioned After Aho Embarrassment appeared first on HEAVY.
Communities worry for their health after Trump weakens pollution limits: 'It's a kick in the gut'
Biden-era changes to the Clean Air Act would have tightened regulations for industrial sites, but the Trump administration has given exemptions to hundreds of facilities. People living near the sites are concerned about air quality and their well-being.
Sunday Puzzle: Back to school
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and LAist listener Bill Etienne of Laguna Niguel, California.
Endemol Shine Brasil and Globo Join Forces to Co-Create Major Global Entertainment IP
Endemol Shine Brasil, part of Banijay Latin America, a leading force in Brazilian entertainment, and Globo, Latin America’s largest media company, have entered into a partnership to co-create new formats with the ambition to become the next generation of internationally successful franchises. The collaboration brings together the creative and strategic strength of Endemol Shine Brasil, […]
Globo, Endemol Shine Brasil Pact for Global Entertainment Alliance
Brazil’s Globo and Endemol Shine Brasil forge strategic pact to develop and produce non-scripted IP franchises from Brazil or the world.
Video: Living Under Threat of Political Violence
Our reporter Nick Corasaniti interviewed elected officials from across the political spectrum on what it’s like to live and work with threats of political violence.
PAID POST: How Connecticut Hospitals Are Modernizing Critical Infrastructure for the Future
Connecticut healthcare systems are modernizing critical energy infrastructure to improve reliability, increase efficiency, and support patient care for years to come.
Global private equity fuels Indian healthcare’s push into smaller cities
Hospitals flush with foreign money are expanding rapidly and filling gaps in public infrastructure
São Paulo beat Vitória at MorumBIS in the Brasileirão
On Saturday night (10), São Paulo beat Vitória 2–1 at MorumBIS in São Paulo, in the 30th round of the Brazilian Championship. Calleri scored both goals for São Paulo, while Martínez scored for ...
Badgers swept in fifth straight loss to Nebraska
The Badgers fought quite hard, but fell short on Saturday.
📊 Check out the updated Brasileirão table after Saturday's matches
Matchday 30 of the 2026 Brasileirão kicked off this Saturday (10) with two games.At São Januário, Vasco drew 0–0 with Remo and failed to pull away from the threat of the relegation zone.Later, at...
#1 Nebraska Volleyball Sweeps #7 Wisconsin To Stay Undefeated
The Huskers were dominant in the top ten battle
Cerebras Is About as Big as Nvidia's Data Center Business Was Nearly a Decade Ago. The Similarities Mostly End There.
The AI chipmaker is about the size Nvidia's data center business was nearly a decade ago. Can it grow the same way?
Silicon Valley’s Dream City Has Crashed Into Small-Town Politics
A bitter standoff between tech-backed developers and local county leaders helped doom a $3-billion project at the edge of the Bay Area.
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.
PD Editorial: Texts about Sonoma County business belong to the public, not the trash folder
Supervisors wave away concerns, insisting the texts are mostly trivial. They should aspire to be better.
Informanté on Instagram: "Namibia urged to harness growing space science opportunities Staff Reporter NAMIBIA is positioning itself to benefit from the growing space economy through new satellite infrastructure, proposed legislation and expanded education and training opportunities, with young people urged to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers. This was said by Dr Lisho Mundia, Deputy Executive Director for the Department of Higher Education, Training, Research and Innovation, who represented Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp at the official opening of World Space Week Namibia 2026 at the Windhoek High School Stadium on Monday. This year’s World Spac
1 likes, 0 comments - informante_news on October 10, 2026: "Namibia urged to harness growing space science opportunities Staff Reporter NAMIBIA is positioning itself to benefit from the growing space economy through new satellite infrastructure, proposed legislation and expanded education and training opportunities, with young people urged to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers. This was said by Dr Lisho Mundia, Deputy Executive Director for the Department of Higher Education, Training, Research and Innovation, who represented Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp at the official opening of World Space Week Namibia 2026 at the Windhoek High School Stadium on Monday. This year’s World Space Week is being held under the theme “Rocket Revolution”, reflecting the transformation of space technology from the first human-made satellite launched in 1957 to modern spacecraft, satellites, space stations and missions beyond Earth. Full story: https://informante.web.na/?p=401904 Photo: National Commission on Research, Science and Technology - (NCRST)".
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...
Nebraska football chokes against Indiana. Don't say you're surprised
Choke job. That’s Nebraska for you. The Huskers squandered the moment, letting a game slip away against Indiana.
Anthony Letai: The Science and Collaboration Behind Progress in RAS-Targeted Cancer Research
Anthony Letai: The Science and Collaboration Behind Progress in RAS-Targeted Cancer Research / Anthony Letai, cancer, Cancer research, Collaboration, drug
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.
Dr. Oz, Trump Medicaid director, in Nebraska to root for state rural health program, Big Red
Dr. Mehmed Oz, Trump Medicaid director, was in Nebraska Saturday to root for state rural health grant progress and Big Red.
No. 7 Indiana in trouble early against Nebraska
Curt Cignetti's team will need to have a comeback to stay perfect.
iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 17: a choice between value and cutting-edge cameras
The Pro is better, yes — but is it right for you?
Two Vehicles Crash Into Closed Visalia Business Following Three-Vehicle Collision
A three-vehicle collision in Visalia sent two cars into a closed business. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
College football scores, live updates: Indiana vs. Nebraska, Texas A&M vs. Missouri and more
Dr. Oz congratulates Pillen on healthcare spending, decreasing Medicaid enrollment
Dr. Mehmet Oz joined Gov. Jim Pillen over the weekend to congratulate his team on distributing Nebraska’s first cut of the Rural Health Transformation Program. Oz also praised Nebraska for being the first state to implement new Medicaid work requirements.
Genoa 2-1 Fiorentina: Match report
The Viola can’t even score their own goal as they slump to a deeply embarrassing defeat against a bad opponent.
Smart Money Picks For A Stormy College Football Saturday
My college football predictions for today! Picks and analysis for Alabama vs. Georgia, OU vs. Texas, and Indiana vs. Nebraska. Who wins the biggest matchups?
Trump fumes at 'stain' on Norway after missing out on Nobel Peace Prize
The president described the decision to award the Nobel Peace Prize to Navi Pillay as "disgraceful and embarrassing" and said he would "not forget."
Indiana vs Nebraska football live updates: Start time, TV, predictions for Week 6 game
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.
3 bold predictions for Indiana football at Nebraska
From Lee Beebe Jr.’s carries to Charlie Becker’s run blocking, here’s a few predictions for how Indiana’s day could go.
Sarasota County commissioner’s husband paid $42K by lobbyist for developers
The financial relationship between Tallahassee lobbyist and Sarasota County Commissioner raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest under Florida ethics law.
Rewriting the playbook: The grassroots movement for Black midlife health
I was 45 when my body first started sending distress signals: drenching night sweats, sudden 2 a.m. awakenings and a persistent brain fog that had me forgetting...
In Blair, Dr. Oz talks rural health funding in Nebraska
Dr. Mehmet Oz met with U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair to discuss Nebraska’s $218 million allocation through the Rural Health Transformation Program.
Prospect funeral home owner accused of stalking, threatening former business partner
PROSPECT, Conn. (WTNH) — The owner of a funeral home in Prospect has been arrested following a state police investigation into his alleged harassment and stalking of a former business partner, acco…
Group uses Governor Pillen contract controversy to launch business grant program
As early voting gets underway in Nebraska, a government contract that has dogged Gov. Jim Pillen's administration for months is once again drawing attention in the governor's race.
‘Shooting ourselves in the foot’: KIRO hosts call on Seattle to help businesses hurt by construction
Seattle’s construction projects are meant to improve roads and infrastructure, but Angela said the city is hurting small businesses.
Rashod Bateman should be available for Week 5
Ravens WR Rashod Bateman not on injury report after full practice
Prospect man arrested for allegedly stalking and harassing a former business partner
A Prospect man was arrested for allegedly stalking and harassing a former business partner.
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.
Week 6 Open Thread
Welcome to the open thread, the home for discussion for all non-UW games this weekend. With the Huskies playing on Friday, you can check in any time you like on Saturday, but you can never leave. Saturday Early – There are no ranked vs. ranked games in the early slot, but Indiana at Nebraska could […]
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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.
The struggle for Georgia's political future
The Eurasia Center explores the latest in Georgia, the US-Georgia relationship, and the country's political trajectory.
Nebraska regents approve $500 million Project Health increase, Gold contract extension
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved a $500 million increase to Project Health, a teaching hospital being built in Omaha. Regents also passed on a 6-2 vote a contract extension for NU President Jeffrey Gold.
Ohio political blogger found guilty in explicit Shrek meme trial
An Ohio political blogger let out a surprised laugh as he was found guilty of harassment after he sent an explicit digitally altered image of the cartoon character Shrek to a powerful lawmaker.
jonetta rose barras: Are aspects of DC’s much-touted healthcare system on the verge of collapse?
When MedStar Washington Hospital Center in DC announced the closure of one of its two postpartum maternal units over the summer, alarms understandably went off throughout the government and advocacy community. In the District and in many other parts
Sarasota businesses prepare for flooding from Hurricane Isaias
Sarasota businesses prepare for possible heavy rain and flooding amid Hurricane Isaias concerns while planning to maintain normal hours.
One World Community Health Center hosts free health fair in Omaha
One World Community Health Center will host a free, family-friendly health fair Saturday at the South Omaha Campus of Metropolitan Community College as part of Binational Health Week.
A political blogger sent an explicit meme of Shrek to Ohio lawmaker. Now he’s on trial.
An Ohio political blogger had his first day in court Thursday, facing charges of harassment after sending a powerful state lawmaker an explicit picture of the cartoon character Shrek.
Bank of America names new Sarasota-Manatee president
Jeff Crabtree will lead efforts to grow market share in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
Bank of America names new Sarasota-Manatee president
Jeff Crabtree will lead efforts to grow market share in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
Leak Details iPhone Features for Apple's LG Home Accessories
Smart home accessories that Apple reportedly helped LG develop could offer iPhone proximity controls and a way to begin setup before the devices have power, according to findings shared by the leaker known as "pdfu". The findings concern the upcoming LG-branded accessory range that Bloomberg revealed earlier this week. The lineup reportedly includes a thermostat, temperature sensor, deadbolt lock, wired video doorbell, and several security cameras.
Did the Zionism row lose it for Zack Polanski?
Peter Walker and Lexy Topping discuss Zack Polanski’s leadership after he lost the Holborn and St Pancras byelection
Indiana football at Nebraska: 3 things to watch for
Indiana plays its second straight road game, heading to Lincoln to face a tough Nebraska group.