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Caitlin Clark Gifts Jimmy Fallon With Taylor Swift-Inspired Shoes
On Friday night, Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever appeared as a special guest on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”Clark discussed a variety of topics, including her childhood project called ...
Supreme Court’s trend on church and state is a reminder conservatives have a steady grip on the nation’s laws
The Supreme Court first agreed to hear the case that launched the justices’ current trajectory protecting the free exercise of religion in January 2016. But after Justice Antonin Scalia suddenly died the next month, creating a possible 4-4 split, the court postponed the hearing for 15 months, past the presidential election.
AI nerves reinforce age-old investing lesson: Get diversified
A $2.5 trillion wipeout for the Nasdaq Composite this week is reminding even the smallest investors just how reliant we’ve all become on the success of the artificial intelligence buildout.
LOS ANGELES FILIPINO COMMUNITY RALLIES BEHIND SHARON CUNETA’S “THE MEGA EXPERIENCE” CONCERT
Veteran show producer Trinity Foliente of Trinity Entertainment and Events leads a major production effort alongside Peachy Formacion and Carnie Banares of Stargaze Entertainment and Jay Lansangan of Apicem Productions. Sponsors and community leaders unite to support the Megastar’s spectacular Pasadena concert. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA | October 30, 2026 — Excitement is reaching new heights as the Filipino American…
VADNOS: America’s political polarization is a misperception
I braced myself before I sat down. The guy across the table from me had spent the last 20 minutes explaining why vaccine mandates were unethical, a viewpoint I strongly disagreed with. What was there to expect other than a shouting match, or perhaps the stiff silence where no one is willing to say what...
Tennessee second in inagural swim league
Tennessee closed out the inaugural College Swimming League with a second place finish on Friday at the Indiana University Natatorium.
5 Takeaways From Cavaliers’ 119-95 Win Over 76ers
Cleveland opened NBA Cup play with a 119-95 win over Philadelphia behind Evan Mobley, Peyton Watson and a plus-24 point differential.
Roma meet with Alejandro Balde’s agent for January
Roma are eyeing Barcelona for the January transfer window. And Tony D’Amico has Alejandro Balde in his sights. The Spanish left-back could leave the Blaugrana as early as the next transfer window, a...
Why the prognosis for healthcare stocks is uncertain ahead of Congress’ new makeup
Healthcare stocks may struggle to find momentum as the Democrats get ready to take over Congress.
NYT Cooking’s AI assistant saved my weeknight chicken, but almost ruined my cake
Mind the butter
Rob Lowe’s Unique Christmas Time-Loop Movie Is Just a Few Weeks Away
Rob Lowe is preparing for a new Christmas release with In a Holidaze, a romantic comedy built around an unusual time-loop premise. The film follows a young woman who finds herself reliving the same holiday week while trying to make sense of her relationships and personal choices. Starring alongside Maddie Ziegler, Lowe will appear in […] The post Rob Lowe’s Unique Christmas Time-Loop Movie Is Just a Few Weeks Away appeared first on Mandatory.
Victor Wembanyama reveals his priorities amid potential MVP campaign
Victor Wembanyama wants to be successful as an individual, but he seems to have loftier goals than that.
Bradley Barcola explains why he left PSG to join Liverpool
Bradley Barcola says it was the “right time” to leave Paris Saint-Germain when he joined Liverpool in the summer transfer window. The Reds shelled out an initial £106 million to sign the winger, ...
Windows PowerToys can automate some of your more tedious PC tasks
Don't waste time rearranging windows, renaming files or taking other tedious actions manually when Windows can automate them for you with PowerToys.
'Obsession' Star Inde Navarrette Dresses as Betty Boop for Halloween 2026
Navarrette hosted the Halloween episode of 'SNL,' then hit New York in a Boop costume.
Mark Cuban says he doesn’t ‘give a f---' about growing his net worth—a healthy mindset for non-billionaires too, a financial therapist says
The billionaire serial entrepreneur says he cares more about the impact he can have by spending and investing, rather than worrying about amassing more wealth.
Oracle: Priced For The AI Bet To Disappoint, With A Database Business Underneath
AI-driven Oracle Cloud Infrastructure backlog is significant but concentrated, with half tied to OpenAI. Find out why ORCL stock is a hold.
Britney Spears Says She Hopes to 'Find a New Family'
Britney Spears has repeatedly expressed her disappointment with how her family has treated her.
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Big Tech’s AI race will save small business owners time. It won’t find them customers
The next customer is one introduction away.
How ancient combat may explain why 90% of us are right-handed
Why are most people right-handed? Explore the theories behind human handedness, from brain evolution and upright posture to survival advantages in combat.
Colorado Politics Calendar Nov. 9-15
CoPo’s weekly political calendar will help you find political and public-policy events throughout Colorado. It includes candidate and issue campaign events, public policy meetings, court hearings, state and local party conventions, assemblies, debates, rallies, parades, speaking engagements, traveling dignitary appearances, water meetings, book signings, county commission hearings, city council meetings and more. As a subscriber, […]
This teen boy set out to get people talking about periods. He's now a Diana honoree
This year's the Princess Diana honor roll highlights 198 inspiring young activists and advocates — including an 18-year-old guy in India who founded Team Period.
I built a greenhouse in my yard instead of an ADU and make money renting it
Leela Rea used her wedding industry experience to built a greenhouse in her backyard that she rents out for intimate events in Southern California.
America at 250 through Gen Z's eyes as midterms reshape politics
As America's 250th anniversary year ends, a lingering student exhibit on Oakland University's campus offers lessons that the professor behind the project had hoped for - and one he didn't plan at all.
WoW Forever ran on 251,136GB of RAM and 70,480 CPU cores to survive its launch night
Blizzard says World of Warcraft: Forever launched on 3,924 virtual machines with 251,136GB of RAM and 70,480 CPU cores, behind an unusually smooth debut.
Rutgers study finds prenatal exposure to wildfires may be associated with risk of autism
Fine, tiny particles from wildfires are 30 times smaller than the width of human hair, and are easily inhalable.
Xero CEO: Why America’s entrepreneurship boom is only half the story
Right now, we’re flying blind on owner outcomes.
I'm blind and went backpacking for a week with my McKinsey colleagues
Batu Demir, who is blind, backpacked on the Peaks of Balkans trail with 99 of his McKinsey colleagues, who guided him as they hiked.
I broke into VC at 20 without waiting for a job opening
Ibrahim Noon, 20, an associate at venture capital firm Forerunner, shared how he got into the VC industry with no prior connections.
What is going wrong for defending champions Larne?
BBC Sport NI explores some of the challenges that Larne are facing so far this campaign after a 4-2 defeat against Cliftonville on Friday night left them nine points behind leaders Coleraine
JJ Gabriel confirms he has picked Real Madrid over Barcelona
Manchester United academy prospect JJ Gabriel has indicated a clear preference for Real Madrid over Barcelona, dealing a blow to the Catalans’ attempts to secure one of English football’s most hig...
Packers QB Jordan Love Bracing for NFL Punishment
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love didn’t have to say a word to let everyone know how he feels about NFL officiating right now.Love and his wife, Ronika Stone, dressed up as blind referees for Halloween. Their costumes were complete with striped shirts, sunglasses, walking sticks, and yellow penalty flags. Stone posted the video on […] The post Packers QB Jordan Love Bracing for NFL Punishment appeared first on HEAVY.
Why scientists are heating old wind turbine blades to 2,000°C
Europe risks becoming a dumping ground for hard-to-recycle wind turbine blades but new research has found a ‘hot’ solution
Ben Johnson on Buccaneers’ Defense:‘They’re Chaos’
The Bucs must find a way to slow an elite Bears’ offense in Week 9. Chicago HC Ben Johnson believes Tampa’s defense will be hard to beat.
Savannah business leaders inducted into Junior Achievement Hall of Fame
Two Savannah business leaders were inducted into the Junior Achievement Savannah Business Hall of Fame.
The Science of Happiness: How to Find More Joy in Retirement
Explore the science of happiness and its impact on aging. Discover how happiness boosts cognitive function and well-being.
Tsai partner on sports as an asset class and bigger business behind Nets
Your best source for quality Brooklyn Nets news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.
San Antonio Mayor pushes for changes to state health care, immigration and housing laws
WOAI NBC News Channel 4 San Antonio provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, investigations, and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for San Antonio and nearby towns and communities in South Central Texas, including Windcrest, Uvalde, Universal City, Somerset, Seguin, Schertz, San Marcos, Sabinal, Poth, Poteet, Pleasanton, Pearsall, New Braunfels, Live Oak, Kerrville, Hondo, Helotes, Goliad, Fredericksburg, Floresville, Eagle Pass, Devine, Del Rio, Cuero, Crystal City, Converse, Cibolo, Castroville, Carrizo Springs, Boerne, Bandera.
Road Rash Finally Goes Digital as EA Adds 25 Classic Games to Steam
EA has put 25 classic PC games on Steam with a very interesting story behind them. Seven of them are restored Anniversary Editions of Road Rash and six Wing Commander titles. The other 18, which include Theme Hospital, Strike Commander, both Crusader games, and eleven Ultima games, are on Steam...
Cavs beat Sixers 119-95 behind Donovan Mitchell’s stellar performance
Mitchell gave Cleveland everything they needed.
Feds find ‘insignificant’ impact from planned Amtrak facility near Rate Field
A 59-page report comes less than two weeks after the Federal Railroad Administration said it would examine previous studies about the project’s impact.
‘My thought was always: he will be killed next’: Sonia Gandhi on marrying into an Indian political dynasty and her husband’s assassination
She came from humble Italian origins to join India’s ruling family. Then both her mother-in-law, Indira Gandhi, and her husband, Rajiv, were brutally murdered. In a rare interview, the politician talks about her reluctant rise to power, Narendra Modi’s repressive regime – and why youth protests give her hope for the future
Shooting World Championships continue, double-header in ISL: Indian Sports LIVE, November 7
Here are all the updates from Indian sports on November 7, 2026.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. Finds Home With Reds Or Nats
Jazz Chisholm Jr. may leave New York. Fox Sports breaks down the best fits for his power and speed, focusing on the Reds and Nationals.
Independence to present plan to ease business licensing, add small-business help Monday
City of Independence staff will present a set of recommendations Monday to make it easier to open, operate and grow a business.
Latest Music Industry Hires: RCS, Ground Control, Nebula17, More
Here’s a roundup of recently announced music industry hires and in-house promotions as of Friday, November 6th, 2026.
Good Sports: Cinderella season for UC Merced women's soccer
A historic season continues for UC Merced women's soccer as the Bobcats are headed to the conference championship.
‘The Blind Barista isn’t finished’: Community rallies around local business following theft
After her SUV, coffee trailer and inventory were stolen, The Blind Barista is receiving an outpouring of community support as she works to rebuild her mobile coffee shop.
Behind the scenes with Kaitlan Collins covering the historic 2026 blue wave midterm election.
Rubin Observatory discovers two hidden companions of the Milky Way. Hundreds more may be waiting
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has already uncovered two previously unknown companions of the Milky Way using preliminary observations covering just 7% of the night sky. The discoveries include an extremely faint galaxy 355,000 light-years away and a star cluster hidden behind cosmic dust. Scientists suspect hundreds of additional satellite galaxies remain undiscovered, and Rubin's powerful telescope could finally bring them into view.
No business like GnomeMade business
NEW ULM – The Minnesota firearm deer hunt opener starts Saturday, but in New Ulm, the shopping opener started Friday. Hundreds of holiday shoppers attended the 42nd GnomeMade Market, spread across the community at over 20 locations. One of the craft market’s most popular stops is the Lind House at 622 Center Street. Every year […]
Panda politics: Why Pandas represent China & US diplomacy
As Atlanta Zoo's new Giant Pandas make their debut, there's a bigger story behind how they got here from China. For decades, China has sent Giant Pandas to zoos around the world as a gesture of goodwill. We are joined by Professor Feiling Wang, an expert of U.S.-China relations at Georgia Tech to discuss what it means to have pandas back in Atlanta at a time when the U.S. and China are at odds on so many issues. Then we take a look at the two new arrivals, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang at Zoo Atlanta.
INTERVIEW: The business behind the athlete
What happens behind the scenes when an athlete becomes a brand, a business and a cultural influencer?
INTERVIEW: The business behind the athlete
What happens behind the scenes when an athlete becomes a brand, a business and a cultural influencer?
Don’t believe your eyes. Sacramento’s newest museum is full of mind-bending illusions
Gravity-defying rooms, dizzying tunnels and optical tricks await at the new Museum of Illusions in Sacramento’s DOCO. Take a look inside.
Findings from CHCF’s Sacramento Regional Market Report
Discover important trends and challenges in Sacramento's health care system at this CHCF Regional Market Report Event.
Study finds significant health disparities for women with atrial fibrillation
Inside DirecTV’s Unscripted party with PEOPLE and Entertainment Weekly
Check out photos of reality stars from shows like ‘The Traitors,’ ‘Love Is Blind,’ ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County,’ and ‘Dancing With the Stars’ who attended DirecTV’s Unscripted bash in Beverly Hills.
EA producer tells the inside story behind new Wing Commander remasters
It's mostly bad news from EA lately but preservation efforts are nice to see.
Costco Employee Finds Carrier Left In Shopping Cart — Then Reads The Writing On The Side
She was 14 years old and all alone.
Consumers say pet health is the last expense they'd cut, survey finds
In a new national survey, most pet owners reported holding steady or increasing what they spend on their pets. Only 7% of consumers said they would trim pet health spending if money got tight.
Vermont health insurance enrollment opens as premiums rise
Open enrollment for 2027 health coverage is underway in Vermont, with a shorter window to sign up as premiums continue to rise.
Trump tried to bring the Cheesecake Factory into politics. Democrats dominated the districts with a restaurant
Missouri’s Austin Simmons set to return for 2027 in massive move
Coach Eli Drinkwitz’s Missouri Tigers are 6-2 on the season and slight underdogs against Texas in Week 10 action . The Tigers tied with three other teams for fifth place in the SEC, a half-game behind the Ole Miss Rebels and Alabama Crimson Tide for fourth place. Quarterback Austin Simmons has wowed fans with insane throws this season and now has a […] The post Missouri’s Austin Simmons set to return for 2027 in massive move appeared first on ClutchPoints.
VA, DOW Join HHS-Led TEFCA Health Information Network
The Indian Health Service, Social Security Administration and other federal agencies have also joined the nationwide TEFCA network.
Shoreham-Wading River students test Peconic Estuary waters as scientists for 'Day in the Life' program
Shoreham-Wading River High School science research students got to take a crack at being field scientists. The students traveled to Indian Island County Park in Riverhead on Oct. 23 to take part in “A Day in the Life,” a citizen science program run by the Central Pine Barrens Commission. Students worked on the Peconic Estuary, joining teams from...
Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production at Texas factory next year to make room for Cybercab
Elon Musk says Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas by mid-2027 to make room for increased Cybercab robotaxi output.
Permafrost Is Thawing From the Inside Out—and It’s Unleashing an Entirely New Kind of Landslide
Wildfires from decades ago may be secretly melting the frozen ground from below, setting off a disastrous chain of events in the present.
Campbell hosts Harnett business leaders for economic update
Photo by Campbell University Harnett County has grown more than 27% over the last 15 years and is on the cusp of significant growth in the business sector as well. Campbell University recently hosted the 2026 Harnett County Economic Development Update; this was the university's third year in a row hosting the event. The annual event invites elected officials, business leaders and stakeholders from Harnett and its neighboring counties to share updates on new projects, economic trends and announcements from the previous year. Campbell’s continued involvement is part of its five-year Strategic Plan, launched earlier this year, which lists “community impact” as one of its four main objectives. “Every place I have ever worked, the university has been viewed by its surrounding community and region as an asset to economic development, as an inducement to business and industry and as a driver of innovation. It has been seen as the indispensable partner for growth,” Campbell President Dr. William M. Downs told the group of about 200 in attendance. “We ask that you save us a seat at your table when you are dreaming big about the future of this county and beyond. Campbell University is open for business, and we’d like to do business with you.”In addition to Campbell, Harnett is home to Harnett County Schools and its Career & Technical Education programs and a satellite campus of Central Carolina Community College, home of the Eugene Moore Manufacturing & Biotech Solutions Center (the largest training facility in the state). Stephen Barrington, Harnett County Economic Development director, shared the county’s latest initiatives, focus areas and opportunities in economic development. He lauded Campbell and the county’s strong educational and training infrastructure for training the area’s current and future workforce.“Workforce is at the top of the list when we talk about economic development,” Barrington said in a press release. “Work and skill-ready talent remains at the top of the list [of assets in Harnett County]. We’re extremely grateful for the education and training of our students for the next generation.”One big project landed in September when Harnett County was awarded a $500,000 Build Ready Sites grant from the North Carolina Railroad Company to advance a rail-served industrial site. The investment will help prepare the property for future development and strengthen Harnett County’s ability to compete for rail-served projects. The funding will support Byrd Industrial Site B, an 83-acre site with 58 developable acres within the Byrd Industrial Sites in Lillington.Harnett County is also actively working with Samet Corp. is actively working with Samet Corp. on the development of a 175,500-square-foot speculative industrial building to stimulate economic development.Featured speaker was Ted Abernathy, founding and managing partner of Economic Leadership, a small group of data, strategy and best-practice policy experts that work with companies, foundations and business organizations to analyze competitiveness, develop strategy, support leadership, tune communications and reimagine the future.Abernathy lauded Harnett County’s proximity to one of the fastest-growing and most business-friendly regions in the country — the Research Triangle and Raleigh-Durham metropolitan area — and said Harnett needs to attract more businesses that offer higher-paying jobs to compete. “The quality of the jobs you attract is one of the challenges for you as you go forward,” Abernathy said in a press release. “You need more high-paying jobs. A big chunk of the population here is making $25 to $50 an hour, which is good. But where you’re really weak is this high end. If you looked at Raleigh or Durham or Mecklenburg, that number would be a third of their jobs.”Learn more about Harnett County Economic Development and current projects happening at harnettedc.org.
Dawn Staley reacts to USC Hall of Fame induction for former WBB star Tyasha Harris
Harris was a star point guard for Staley and the Gamecocks from 2016-2020. She was an All-American and a three-time All-SEC selection.
Bernhard Capital closes $1B deal for Bowman Consulting
Bernhard Capital Partners has completed its approximately $1 billion all-cash acquisition of Bowman Consulting Group, making the national engineering services firm privately held and ending its Nasdaq listing. The deal combines Bowman’s technical capabilities, established client relationships and national reach with Bernhard’s industry expertise and track record of growing infrastructure services businesses. The companies plan […]
Steelers Land Next Franchise Quarterback in Latest Mock Draft
With Aaron Rodgers saying this season is his last year, the Pittsburgh Steelers will have to find his heir apparent. […]
Before the White House, Susie Wiles built political ties in Northeast Florida
Before Susie Wiles became a nationally known Republican strategist, she built a career in Northeast Florida, working behind the scenes for Jacksonville mayors and developing ties to the region’s political and environmental issues.
Russell Brand’s predatory nature an open secret in entertainment industry
Bosses at BBC and Channel 4, where the comedian’s celebrity was built, are facing awkward questions about anything they may have known about his behaviour
Former White House health aide accuses Trump advisers of catering to special interests
In an interview with podcaster Joe Rogan, Calley Means accused top administration aides and strategists of favoring powerful industries.
Arizona Fall League: Arizona Diamondbacks Report and update
While spring training gets all the hype when it comes to baseball in Arizona, locals know that the Arizona Fall League is where the true baseball joy is to be found. The weather is typically much more conducive to spectating, and while Cactus League prices are barely indistinguishable from a regular season game, basically the […]
Jane Kim to be new insurance commissioner
Ex-SF supervisor vows to take on industry profits
North Korea tells EU to 'mind its own business' on human rights
by: Sertac ComakNorth Korea's UN mission has lashed out at the European Union over a draft UN resolution. Pyongyang has said the West does not have a monopoly on human rights. North Korea responded to the European Union's draft United Nations resolution on human rights in the country by telling the bloc to "mind its own business," state media reported Thursday.Pyongyang has long been accused by the UN and human rights advocates of committing human rights violations.North Korea's UN mission said
Nick Sirianni admits he was intentionally misleading about starting quarterback
The Philadelphia Eagles dropped to 2-6 on the season with Sunday’s loss to the Washington Commanders. The game marked Philadelphia’s sixth consecutive loss and its third since the franchise announced that star quarterback Jalen Hurts would miss the remainder of the season after testing revealed the former Super Bowl MVP had several blood clots in…
Q&A: Gary Kirsh, MD, on health policy for independent urology
Independent urology practices head into 2027 facing a conversion factor cut, prior authorization hurdles, and Part B drug price negotiation, according to Gary Kirsh, MD.
Chris Murphy's office issues health update after senator's stroke
The Connecticut Democrat will miss the next few weeks of Senate votes after experiencing a small brain bleed. His doctor expects a "full recovery."
Maricopa County gets EPA approval for emissions-offsetting credit program for businesses
Under the new rule, businesses can get credits for replacing high-emitting vehicles, which they can use to offset emissions from industrial sites.
Bobby Smith ’73 inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
Rider men’s soccer alumni awarded for his contributions to the sport
Colts’ Josh Downs Gets Major Trade Update From Sports Illustrated
The Indianapolis Colts and Josh Downs appear to be heading toward a near-certain split. It hasn’t happened yet, though, and the clock is ticking toward the Tuesday, Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline. Downs is in the last year of his contract, making him an obvious trade candidate for a rebuilding Colts team. He has also […] The post Colts’ Josh Downs Gets Major Trade Update From Sports Illustrated appeared first on HEAVY.
Why Andrew Nembhard Is Now Even More Important To Pacers
Pacers Guard Andrew Nembhard is becoming increasingly important to the Pacers with Tyrese Haliburton sidelined, but can he handle the expanded role? Nembhard has become more of a factor in Indiana's game plans with Haliburton's extended absence, often being trusted with the main ball-handling duties. With increased expectations, Nembhard has the opportunity to prove his …
Science Behind the Forecast: The cloud that can look like a UFO
Every week WAVE 3 meteorologist Tawana Andrew breaks down what we know and what we don't about the climate and weather here in Louisville.
Whoa, I Missed It! Disney Starts Licensing the Household Silver, When IP Backfires, and More Big Content Moves
(Welcome to the “Most Important Story of the Week”, my bi-weekly strategy column analyzing the most important (but often not buzziest) news story of the last two weeks. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. Please subscribe.) Over these last few months, the entertainment business story landscape revolved around Skydance (and their merger) and Netflix (and their leadership shakeup). I don’t even want to scan my archives to see how many times I wrote about just those two companies over the last six months or so, let alone how many times they demanded their own article. Oh, how I long for June, when I could avoid them and write about other mergers and acquisitions (Comcast and NBCUniversal; Fox buying Roku). Well, not really, but you know what I mean. That focus on just two companies meant I ignored a lot of fun and, more importantly, important stories. So, it’s also time for another “Whoa, I Missed It” article. These are stories I wish I had written about, but aren’t exactly current events anymore. And there are a lot of them! Fifteen stories in all, including a very important merger that I didn’t write about, my word of warning about the IP deluge, how “genre” TV is making a big comeback, Netflix’s latest smart acquisition (and a licensing divorce), Disney and HBO’s recent TV show buys (and what they say about reboots on TV), a big cable merger, Amazon’s new bundle, social media censorship, and a lot more. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - Buy, Sell or Hold the Latest Content Development and Licensing in 2026!!! Content is king. I’ve written that before, and I believe in it now more than ever. If I had to quantify it, and I have, I put it at about 50% of the fate of any given media company, be they streamer, network, bundler, studio or social platform. This is a hits-driven business, and, as I like to do about every so often, it’s time to check in on the latest content moves. These content shifts on their own aren’t usually enough to be the “most important story” of a week, but if you add them up, you can see the content landscape shifting. The stories also fell into two natural buckets: licensing deals and IP moves. Plus, I’ll offer my “buy, sell or hold” rating for whether I think the deal is smart for a given side. Let’s dive right in. Disney Starts Licensing the Household Silver Disney is starting to license their core brands to Netflix. Quietly, over the last couple of years, Disney had rented some 20th Century [Fox] shows and films to Netflix, but until now, the core brands had escaped that fate. Now? At least some Pixar films will make it to Disney (including Elio) and some Disney+ Originals (like Percy Jackson and the Olympians). Here’s my rating for each company: Disney: Sell. One is tempted to say Disney has started licensing the “crown jewels”, but I don’t think we see that yet. I’d call this the “family silver” instead, which isn’t quite as valuable. That said, Disney’s new CEO clearly is focused on shoring up the company’s profitability, and that means licensing deals, even at the expense of Disney+ exclusivity. This could also help bring eyeballs to Percy Jackson for the upcoming season, a similar benefit to “dual casting” this show, which I also think Disney should do. Still, in the long run, I’d protect the core brands more. Netflix: Buy. This is a smart move, assuming the price is right, and I’d bet it is. (Netflix’s content licensing teams are some of the best in the industry.) Of course, this is another data point that Netflix is moving away from making their own films and relying on licensing instead. That has downsides—they’ll always end up renting—but if you’re buying Disney content, that’s a good move. Prime Video Buys More Live Events Amazon’s Prime Video/MGM Studios keeps purchasing live events, including the Emmys (which I wrote about here) and some regional sporting rights. These bolster their NFL, NBA and Academy of Country Music Awards licensing deals. My theory here is that Prime Video knows that they can sell the advertising for more on live events than on their massive acquired/original inventory of shows and films. (As I’ve been showing with Reelgood’s data, they have a LOT more shows and films than other streamers.) Advertisers want live, engaged viewers, since they’re a lot more likely to be real. Prime Video: Hold. I like Amazon’s focus on live events, but it remains tough to evaluate this company, er, business unit, since we don’t know anything about their financials. Yes, Amazon’s CEO recently released a very carefully worded statement about Prime Video, claiming profitability, but we don’t know by how much by when. (It’s also not audited by third parties, so we have to take it with another grain of salt.) Plus, given that Amazon increased the price of the Emmys by about a third, they also likely overpaid. (Maybe that’s why they’re barely profitable, allegedly.) But also, I think they know they need to dominate live TV, and that’s a smart strategy! So I’m torn, but lean towards calling this a smart move. The Emmys: Definitely sell! I mentioned this in my “Streaming Bonus Content” article, but I really, really, really, really do NOT like this move for the Emmys. Chasing short term dollars over long term awareness is not a smart move. To reach the widest audience, the “dual-cast” format—meaning broadcast and streaming—just reaches more people. Skydance Takes Its Animation Back This is the story that made me want to write a “let’s catch up on content” column in the first place. Specifically, Skydance and Netflix have ended their animated film output deal. It’s not huge, since really, what film has Skydance Animation made that’s broken out? But strategically, it shows you how Skydance is positioning their company. Skydance Animation: Hold. Again, I still need to see Skydance Animation put out a hit or two before I can judge this as a smart move. The other worry for Skydance is they have a lot of overlapping animation houses now, and that’s going to end at some point. Still, if John Lasseter can regain his animation mojo—and his track record has been mixed at Skydance, ignoring his other issues—this could be a powerful point for Paramount. Netflix: Hold (put your films in theaters). Right now, with the Dan Lin upheaval and Peter Rice coming in, we don’t really know what Netflix’s plans for theaters versus straight-to-streaming films are. So I need to see what new films (if any) they buy/rent/produce to replace the Skydance flicks, but it will probably be a smarter investment of capital, since the straight-to-streaming films have just failed to break out, outside of one major example. Theaters: Buy! They do look like they’re gonna end up with more inventory based on the Skydance move, and now Netflix putting four to five films in theaters per year. For example, Netflix confirmed that KPop Demon Hunters 2 will come to theaters, and that’s going to be a smash. Disney+’s Reboot Future So those were the major licensing news stories, and now we get to the IP-related updates. Obviously, I’m generally pro-IP in content development. But that’s not some iron law; not all IP hits equally. Get ready for Entertainment Nuance Guy. And let’s start with a big worry. Scanning the news stories, Disney has three reboots on their lineup between ABC, Hulu and Disney+: Coach (on ABC), The X-Files and Glee. So are reboots as immune to failure as IP? We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out about… Why I’m skeptical about some upcoming genre and IP plays… How Skydance’s merger closing unlocked Paramount and HBO… The focus on “genre” across the streamers and studios… Some big creators leave Netflix… Netflix’s horror TV show licensing play (and what they should have done instead)… A huge merger that I didn’t write about... Whether or not we’ll see a major film tax credit… Amazon’s new megabundle of streamers… And (somehow) more… ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support.
Want to have a better chat? Scientists say the secret is ‘pink noise’
The most enjoyable conversations strike a balance between exploring a topic and pulling in fresh ideas, study finds
Health intel-sharing group warns industry in wake of cyberattack on French blood bank
A healthcare intelligence-sharing organization is warning its members to lock down systems following cyberattacks on cold storage systems, including a French blood bank.
Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for Nov. 6
Welcome to Sportico’s transactions wire, a weekly rundown of personnel, partnerships, products and purchases across the sports business industry. PERSONNEL The Familie Signs Michael Phelps Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian in history, has joined The Familie for representation as he enters the next chapter of his career focused on expanding his business portfolio, strategic …
Healthcare Dealmakers—Chicago's $11B hospital merger, another health system ASC deal and more
Healthcare mergers and acquisitions are in no short supply as providers, health tech companies, payers and other industry players look to expand their businesses and gain a competitive edge. | Kaiser Permanente's next regional health system acquisition, Redesign Health's merger with Sheba Medical Center's innovation arm and more merger and acquisition news from a busy October.
Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for Nov. 6
Welcome to Sportico’s transactions wire, a weekly rundown of personnel, partnerships, products and purchases across the sports business industry. PERSONNEL The Familie Signs Michael Phelps Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian in history, has joined The Familie for representation as he enters the next chapter of his career focused on expanding his business portfolio, strategic …
DoD and VA join forces to increase electronic health information security
The two agencies are the latest to join TEFCA following the Indian Health Service, which joined in 2024.
Los Angeles is about to test a new kind of housing politics
The city ousts its NIMBY mayor for a democratic socialist YIMBY.
Chicago Bears release statement about latest stadium update
It sounds like the Bears are considering a path toward building a stadium in Arlington Heights or Chicago rather than Indiana.
Revealed: Meta approved political ads in India that incited violence
May 20, 2024Hannah Ellis-PetersenThe Facebook and Instagram owner Meta approved a series of AI-manipulated political adverts during India’s election that spread disinformation and incited religious violence, according to a report shared exclusively with the Guardian.Facebook approved adverts containing known slurs towards Muslims in India, such as “let’s burn this vermin” and “Hindu blood is spilling, these invaders must be burned”, as well as Hindu supremacist language and disinformation about