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Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake’s son disapproved of her revealing outfit in ‘Matchbox: The Movie’
Jessica Biel revealed that her 11-year-old son Silas, whom she shares with Justin Timberlake, was ‘very concerned’ about one of his mom’s looks in ‘Matchbox: The Movie.’
10-man Tottenham strike back to hold Man Utd
Dominic Solanke rescued a 1-1 draw for 10-man Tottenham to ramp up the pressure on Manchester United boss Michael Carrick on Saturday.Manchester City won 1-0 at Old Trafford last month despite playing for more than an hour with 10 men.
Half-Time Player Ratings: Man Utd vs Spurs (Premier League)
Manchester United returned from the international break to face Tottenham Hotspur in a must-win match at Old Trafford.
ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Misery’ onstage in Argenta; touring ‘Velveteen’ at UCA
Argenta Contemporary Theatre stages “Misery,” William Goldman’s adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, Wednesday through Nov. 1.
Americans 75 and older are wealthiest age group, Fed survey finds
Bolstered by steady gains in the stock market, families headed by someone aged 75 or older are now America’s wealthiest, while the youngest families saw their wealth decline in the
'All INdiana Politics': Cost of living and AI regulation dominate Indiana’s most competitive House race
INDIANAPOLIS — The race for Indiana’s 5th Congressional District has emerged as the state’s most competitive contest as Democratic State Sen. JD Ford challenges Republican incumbent Rep. Victoria Spartz. The district, which includes Hamilton, Tipton, Howard, Grant, Madison, and Delaware counties, has historically served as a Republican stronghold. However, shifting trends in the northern Indianapolis […]
Warriors, Brandin Podziemski reportedly agree to 5-year extension
Podziemski is now under contract with Golden State through at least 2030-31.
New Google TV Streamer: Big Upgrades are Coming
The Google TV Streamer is now well over 2 years old, if you can believe that. The streaming media box with its sleek pill-shaped design, was once the easiest recommendation in the business for someone looking to upgrade their not-that-smart smart TV. But because we’ve reached the 2-year mark and Google handed the streamer a...
'It's not entertainment': Black soldier who survived 2009 Fort Hood shooting slams idea of livestreaming shooter's execution
Retired Army Sgt. Alonzo Lunsford says he'll attend Nidal Hassan's execution, but does not want it to be seen as "entertainment."
🚨XIs confirmed: United and Tottenham meet in crisis clash
Old Trafford hosts the clash between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur this Saturday, October 10 (16:30 GMT), on Matchday 6 of the Premier League. Both clubs desperately need to turn things arou...
Is Elevance Health (ELV) Undervalued After Its Recent Share Price Rally?
Elevance Health (ELV) has been on investors’ radar after a recent share price move, with the stock last closing at US$412.70. That shift now meets a business generating US$201.1b in annual revenue. Recent trading has been firm, with a 1-day share price return of 2.93% and a 7-day share price return of 6.80%. Elevance Health’s year-to-date share price return of 16.50% and 1-year total shareholder return of 19.16% point to momentum building despite a small 3-year total shareholder return...
Canal Street Chronicles: Week 5 Saints vs. Vikings Bold Predictions
Here are some bold predictions from the CSC staff for Week 5 of the Saints 2026 regular season
Corporate site selection experts raise a warning flag on Colorado
Business site-selection experts had some concerns about Denver's affordability and regulations, they told the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce audience
HSBC’s Synopsys Upgrade Bets on a Business Model Shift. Can It Justify $700?
HSBC upgraded Synopsys Inc. (NASDAQ:SNPS) to Buy from Hold on September 25 and raised its price target from $490 to $700, implying a multiple of nearly 35 times HSBC’s fiscal 2027 EPS estimates. According to analyst Frank Lee, the company is evolving beyond its traditional slow-growth software profile as its licensing-plus-royalty model and agentic AI […]
A&E: Golden vocal cords provide an award-winning career
The 1995 comic stage play “Moon over Buffalo” marked Carol Burnett’s return to Broadway after a thirty-year absence. She’s the standup comedian with sultry red hair whose television show made
Wolfsburg’s Cora Zicai grateful for first Germany starting opportunity
Germany international Cora Zicai has expressed her relief at returning to the German national team following Friday evening’s 4-2 friendly victory over Australia in Karlsruhe. The 21-year-old Wolfsb...
New restaurant and hotel arrive in the Redding area
This week in the Buzz: Two friends are opening a new eatery in an old pizza spot. An indoor cycling studio expands, and a new hotel opens in Redding.
Netflix Executive Says AI Has Touched 300 Titles as Director Claims Budget Savings of Up to 40%
Netflix says it has used AI on about 300 titles, while director Kang Yoon-sung told a Busan festival panel that AI workflows can cut film…
Cristiano Ronaldo provisionally suspended after Portugal walkout
Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended after the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) announced on Saturday that it had opened disciplinary proceedings against the 41-year-old over his decision to walk out on the national team."Disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against Cristiano Ronaldo," said the federation in a statement, classifying the case as "urgent" and confirming Ronaldo is currently suspended pending a decision on the final punishment.
Every Virtus Bologna player drafted by the Golden State Warriors
Let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Warriors out of Virtus Bologna.
If the Saints win/lose vs. Vikings
What either result could mean for the black and gold in Week 5.
Phoenix Suns Great Makes Bold Claim About Devin Booker
Eddie Johnson challenges Phoenix to unleash Devin Booker, urging the superstar to reclaim his role as the aggressive "head of the snake" despite a star-studded new roster.
Has Elevance Health (ELV) Earned Its Discount After Medicare Updates?
Elevance Health has delivered solid gains over the past year, and fresh product updates in its Medicare business keep the story moving. The open question for anyone looking at the stock now is whether that share price is adequately backed by the company’s earnings power. With a 19.2% return over the past year, Elevance Health has rewarded holders, which puts more focus on whether that move lines up with its earnings profile. The planned 2027 Medicare Advantage offerings aim to provide more...
US midterms could bring more women into Congress
The US is holding Congress and state governors elections. At all levels of US politics, women are underrepresented — but they may win some historic victories in the midterms on November 3.
US midterms: Women candidates could make history
The US is holding Congress and state governors elections. At all levels of US politics, women are underrepresented — but they may win some historic victories in the midterms on November 3.
Why France’s Center Does Not Hold
The belief that the country is on a downward slope fuels the appeal of radicalism.
Colts vs. Steelers
Here is how the ColtsRoundtable staff sees the Week 5 matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and Pittsburgh Steelers unfolding.
Ari Emanuel: Elon Musk's AI prediction inspired live-events business
Hollywood powerbroker Ari Emanuel recently said on a podcast that Elon Musk once told him live events were essentially AI-proof.
Gen Alpha is already pitching VCs. Here's their advice.
Five venture capitalists told Business Insider their tips for Gen Alpha founders. They discussed AI, social media, and college.
The midterm strategy driving Democrats deep into Trump country
By Leah Douglas, Joseph Ax and Tim Reid WASHINGTON, Oct 10 (Reuters) - On paper, Democrat Justin Pearson, a 31-year-old Tennessee state legislator, has little chance of winning the state's
Warriors Reportedly Missed Out on Preferred Target in 2026 NBA Draft
Who did the Golden State Warriors want in the draft?
Editorial: AI’s risks are no reason for panic
“Nobody knows anything,” the screenwriter William Goldman famously said of the movie business. Much the same can be said today for artificial intelligence, a technology that’s moving fast, destination unknown.
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.
Tulsa vs Navy Prediction, Pick, NCAAF Odds for October 10
Read Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Navy Midshipmen predictions, picks and odds in our college football preview for Saturday, Oct. 10.
Intel Corporation $INTC Shares Bought by Wealth Science Advisors LLC
Wealth Science Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC - Free Report) by 50.7% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 20,633 shares of the chip maker's sto
The iPhone Duo’s Unfolding Animation Is Giving Z Fold 8 Owners FOMO, but Not Me
Commentary: While there are ways to recreate some of the iPhone Duo’s style on an Android device, it feels a little desperate to me.
Yankees news: Should Boone Stay or Should Boone Go
Calls for the skipper’s dismissal mount as logistics make it unlikely; Kilby shines in AFL; Goldy’s renaissance
Friedkin place focus on Roma amid Everton sale
The Friedkin family has put Everton, acquired in 2024 through its holding company, up for sale. According to Il Messaggero, this decision is linked both to economic reasons and to the potential diffic...
AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) Stock Price Breaks Above 50 Day Moving Average
AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) Stock Price Crosses Above 50-Day Moving Average - Here's What Happened
Maple Leafs Announce Major Player Absence Ahead of Avalanche Showdown
The Toronto Maple Leafs revealed that forward John Tavares will be unavailable on Saturday as the Maple Leafs gear up to face their toughest test of the season against the Colorado Avalanche.Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller told Travelling Reports that Tavares had headed back to Toronto as the Tavares family welcomed their newest son, […] The post Maple Leafs Announce Major Player Absence Ahead of Avalanche Showdown appeared first on HEAVY.
Tottenham XI vs Manchester United – Predicted lineup and team news
Tottenham Hotspur go to Old Trafford on Saturday evening still waiting for a first Premier League win, with Roberto De Zerbi’s side bottom on two points.Spurs have won five and lost one of their las...
Bankrupt Ouachita County Medical Center reportedly eyed by UAMS, Baptist Health
CAMDEN -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Baptist Health have expressed interest in buying Ouachita County Medical Center, the hospital's CEO told the county Quorum Court this week.
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 pre-orders set Amazon record, dominating GTA 6
The Ocarina of Time remake and GTA 6 should overshadow all November competition. Yet physical Amazon sales of the Zelda title are moving at an unprecedented pace. Nintendo’s Switch 2 exclusive game has sold more than 100,000 copies in the last month alone.
Mobile Trivia Launch Could Matter For AMC Stock And AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC)
AMC Entertainment Holdings recently introduced AMC Movie Trivia Game Show, a free mobile app created with Hoyt Games and puzzle designer David L. Hoyt, offering daily movie-themed puzzles and thousands of trivia challenges across major app stores. The game links directly to AMC Stubs, turning loyalty membership into in-app bonuses that could deepen engagement with frequent moviegoers and digital audiences. We will now look at how AMC Entertainment Holdings' investment narrative interacts...
Man critically wounded in shooting at Humboldt Park business
The 31-year-old man was approached by someone he did not know and shot in the chest at 7:20 p.m. Friday, police said.
Every BK Skonto player drafted by the Golden State Warriors
Let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Warriors out of BK Skonto.
MLB Insider Links Guardians' Steven Kwan To Padres
A.J. Preller could pursue a blockbuster trade for Cleveland’s Gold Glove outfielder, potentially shifting Fernando Tatis Jr. in the lineup to create a terrifying new offensive core.
Good Sports: The Fresno Falcons return to Selland Arena
Eighty years of history for the Falcons is adding a new chapter this week, with a brand new scoreboard and playing in front of a sold out crowd at Selland Arena.
Al Horford Addresses Kristaps Porzingis’ Absence From Warriors
No one seems to know what's going on with Porzingis.
Gears of War: E-Day Sold 168,000 Copies on Steam but Xbox Game Pass Players Generated 130% More Revenue
We recently reported that Gears of War: E-Day wasn't having the best launch week over on Steam, but according to Alinea Analytics's Rhys Elliott, Steam doesn't even account for half of the game's revenue or owner base. The analytics firm estimates that Gears of War: E-Day sold around 230,00...
Steph Curry drops truth bomb on Warriors’ front office failure
It’s no secret there is disappointment surrounding the Warriors ahead of the upcoming season. While Golden State retained Steph Curry for another two years on a $116 million contract extension,...
New Atrium Health program causing controversy
The State Treasurer's Office is asking a judge to put a hold on a new Atrium Health program.
New Atrium Health program causing controversy
The State Treasurer's Office is asking a judge to put a hold on a new Atrium Health program.
Boston Red Sox’ Sonny Gray Makes Decision on 2027 Season
After contemplating retirement, the 36-year-old veteran has made a decision on his future.
Street Fighter Cup Zero Build Reload in NA Central: Session 1
Ready? Fight! Throw down in the Street Fighter Cup and battle for a chance to earn cosmetic rewards. Let’s go, World Warrior!
Flu numbers low so far but COVID on the rise, Vt. health officials say
Cold and flu season is underway in Vermont, and the state health commissioner said that while flu cases remain low so far, doctors across the state are seeing more cases of another seasonal illness pop up.
Missouri Health Care Association’s Golden Age Games return for its 26th year
The three-day event brings together over a dozen assisted and long-term care facilities for some friendly competition.
Wladimir Klitschko granted temporary guardianship of Hayden Panettiere estate
Wladimir Klitschko appeared in virtual court on Thursday alongside 11-year-old daughter Kaya, who he shares alongside Panettiere. Kaya is the sole heir of the “Heroes” star’s estate, following the death of the actor Aug. 16.
Military & Veterans Campus has new way to build teamwork
On a recent Friday at the Easterseals NH Military & Veterans Campus in Franklin, I found myself about 30 feet in the air. I was holding onto a pole and contemplating what suddenly seemed like a rather narrow log stretching out over a great deal of empty space toward another pole, which also seemed remarkably distant.
Adéla brings 'Nicole Kidman' and Chappell Roan to the Fonda Theatre
The 22-year-old pop singer flamed out on a YouTube competition series. Now she's one of the year's viral breakouts.
Contest-Winning Microscope Thrown Out for Using Generative AI
Ning Xu's winning entry to Nikon Instruments' Small World in Motion competition was ineligible due to AI, a spokesperson for the contest told Gizmodo.
Massie's Epstein bill push approaches required signatures
The measure is on hold for now because the House is out of session until after the November election.
Massie's Epstein bill push approaches required signatures
The measure is on hold for now because the House is out of session until after the November election.
Russell Westbrook wants to carry torch for L.A. Olympics
Retired NBA player and Olympic gold medal winner Russell Westbrook said he wants to carry the torch when his native Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Games.
R&S Holdings Acquires Residential Addiction Treatment Operator Innovo Detox
R&S Holdings, a behavioral health organization that offers addiction treatment and behavioral health services through its subsidiaries, has added a
R&S Holdings Acquires Residential Addiction Treatment Operator Innovo Detox
R&S Holdings, a behavioral health organization that offers addiction treatment and behavioral health services through its subsidiaries, has added a
Baptist Health buys Coral Gables office building for $39M as region’s health care heavyweights compete for space
Baptist Health South Florida picked up a Coral Gables office building for $39 million, the latest booster shot to its regional growth. The health care system bought the property at 2855 Le Jeune Road from City National Bank, in a deal that pencils out to $321 per square foot, according to records and real estate database Vizzda. The bank sold the four-story building after it leased 145,000 square feet for its headquarters at 2701 South Le Jeune Road, also in Coral Gables. The space consolidated staff members working in its former Coral Gables building, as well as in Brickell and […]
Céline Dion takes a tumble, but goes on
LOS ANGELES — Céline Dion will go on — even after taking a little tumble onstage. The 58-year-old singer slipped in front of a live audience while performing "Dans un
High School Football Week 7: Elkhorn South faces Omaha Creighton Prep on Golden Spike Sports
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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.
Kratsios Speaks at Science Summit on New Golden Age
Remarks by Director Michael Kratsios at the Science: A New Golden Age SummitRemarks as prepared for deliveryOct. 8, 2026Good morning, and thank you
Spencer Pratt says he was told Democratic candidate Talarico is in mental health facility
Former Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt said Friday that he was told Texas Democratic candidate James Talarico is in a mental health facility.
Five Bold Predictions For Ohio State Vs. Maryland
We had a decent week last week with two correct bold predictions! Let's keep that momentum going as Ohio State takes on Maryland this week.
Measure O aims to simplify Concord's business tax structure
Concord voters will be asked in November whether to approve an update to the city’s decades-old business tax structure that backers say places a bigger Concord voters will decide on Measure O, a proposed business tax overhaul that supporters say would raise $2.9 million annually for roads, public safety and parks.
College of the Redwoods Hosting 35th Annual Science Night October 16th
“College of the Redwoods will hold its 35th annual Science Night Friday, October 16th, 2026, 5 pm – 8 pm.”
Google Fitbit Edge: Official Teaser, Launch Date Arrives
Google confirmed today that the Fitbit Edge is indeed real and is launching much sooner than we expected. In a short teaser posted to Twitter, Google told us to get our wallets ready on Monday. For those not familiar with Fitbit Edge, this is expected to be Google’s new fitness tracker that lands somewhere between...
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.
Chad Lowe shares a message of hope after death of 13-year-old daughter
Chad Lowe posted a message about hope and spirituality on Instagram, following his 13-year-old daughter Fiona's death.
HHS Recommends Science-Based Thresholds to Target Dangerous Enhanced Kratom Products
HHS provided a new recommendation to the Drug Enforcement Administration that establishes science-based thresholds.
Trump selects Katie Zacharia as next White House press secretary
President Donald Trump has selected Katie Zacharia, a conservator commentator who worked briefly at the Department of Homeland Security, as his new press secretary, multiple White House officials told CNN.
Trump wants Talarico and Paxton to debate. Talarico couldn't be happier
When Democratic nominee James Talarico stopped holding campaign events in the Texas Senate race, his Republican opponent Ken Paxton saw an opening to pounce.
Scientists Took a Cheek Swab From the World's Oldest Tortoise. His DNA Could Reveal Hints to Longevity
Jonathan, an Aldabra giant tortoise, is about 194 years old and the oldest land animal alive today. Discoveries about his genetics could provide clues to extending lifespan in humans
Intel Is Reportedly Launching New CPUs On Old Sockets That Support DDR4 Memory
If you guessed the RAMpocalypse is involved...
Healthcare workers at 'tipping point' as union ballots for industrial action
Nipsa has been holding meetings with members working across the health service and said they had given a clear message over their frustrations.
Minneapolis Amplified holding concerts at small businesses
Live music and art will be flooding Minneapolis small businesses this weekend with Minneapolis Amplified.
Gears Of War: E-Day Estimated To Have Sold Just 320,000 Copies Despite Rave Reviews
But the Game Pass math is more complicated than you might think
👀¿Deal off? AFA blocks Marcos Rojo's move to Estudiantes
Marcos Rojo's move to Estudiantes de La Plata is on hold following the AFA's decision not to clear the defender to play in the domestic league. Extra registration slot denied and CONMEBOL's stanceArge...
Gears of War: E-Day sells 230K copies
Gears of War: E-Day has sold 230K copies since its advance-access launch on October 1 and full release on October 6. Steam accounts for 168K of those, with Xbox (console and PC) selling 62K. But there’s more to this story, as Xbox makes up the bulk of revenue. E-Day is the best-reviewed Gears game in nearly two decades (and the best one ever made, in my opinion). The Coalition has made a banger here (it’s currently in my top 10 of the year). Despite E-Day’s undeniable quality, this is a soft result. And it’s down to the business model, really. E-Day has made $37M so far, thanks to the Premium upgrade On Xbox, Game Pass is cannibalising much of the premium revenue. Our estimates show that 1.7M folks accessed E-Day via their subscription rather than a copy. But Xbox is having it both ways – or having it halfway, at least – via its Premium Edition Game Pass upgrade. Game Pass subscribers could pay $30 (or their local equivalent) for up to five days of early access starting October 1. Our estimates show that of the 1.7M who accessed E-Day through Game Pass, 722K paid for the upgrade. Between the review embargo lifting on October 1 and the full release, E-Day managed to shift another 250K early-access upgrades – no doubt helped by the campaign’s rave reviews. So despite selling far fewer copies on Steam, Xbox accounts for almost three-quarters of the revenue (roughly $26M of the $37M, versus about $11M on Steam). So “230K copies” undersells the paying audience. Including the 722K upgrades, nearly 950K people actually paid something for E-Day. The $30 upgrade is a halfstep from cannibalisation, but will Xbox go all the way? While E-Day is a sublime game, these are soft numbers for a flagship when Xbox badly needs revenue wins. E-Day sold 62K copies on Xbox against 722K Premium upgrades, so for every one copy sold on Xbox, nearly 12 Game Pass upgrades were sold. The $70 premium SKU is – functionally – dead on Xbox. Normally you can’t see what a Game Pass player would have paid, because the game’s just there in the subscription. But the $30 early-access upgrade estimate shows that 722K people demonstrated they’ll spend real money on this game. In a world without day-one Game Pass, many of these folks would have bought E-Day at $70. They paid $30 for five days early access to something they don’t own. Xbox is, in effect, charging its most valuable customers the least, based on a hangover from a tried-and-exhausted strategy from a previous administration. Those 722K willing-to-pay players generated about $21.7M via the upgrade. If three quarters of this group – mostly US and European audiences – bought E-Day outright, that’s nearly $40M. Of course, Game Pass does bring in meaningful recurring revenue, and E-Day is adding value for hundreds of thousands of subscribers. However, Game Pass is no longer growing, so Xbox is at a crossroads. Xbox is reportedly looking to do a Netflix and bolt on an ad-supported tier to pad it further. But that will just set a new floor, and leadership keeps telling us the priority now is revenue growth, which is subscriber-speak for ARPU. Xbox has already pulled Call of Duty from day-one Game Pass after day-one inclusion hammered its sales, with new CoD titles now arriving on the service around a year late. We know that some Microsoft executives believe the service devalues games outright, and rumours (which Microsoft has dismissed so far, to be fair) suggest that day-one releases could be taken off Game Pass. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe When a game this well-reviewed does this softly on its home platform, the model – not the game – gets brought into question. What else E-Day’s early adopters have played (including this month so far) Looking at E-Day‘s players on Xbox, most have played the franchise before (86% have played Gears 5, 76% Gears 4), and every game on the crossover list is either a shooter or a title from an Xbox-owned studio (though Game Pass is inflating those numbers, of course, more on that later): As for what else Xbox’s E-Day players have played this month, the top three are Fortnite (16%), Roblox (7%), and Call of Duty (6%). Another 5% played Minecraft Dungeons II, which is also on Game Pass and launched a couple of days before Gears‘ advance-access date. Many Game Pass players are happy to check out most big new additions. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Over on Steam, the top crossover games are also mostly shooters (slightly more PC-coded ones), including Space Marine 2, which was itself heavily inspired by Gears: Looking at what E-Day‘s Steam players are into this month shows who they are – as subscriptions don’t skew the data. The top three are Wardogs (13%), Deadlock (12%), and CS2 (10%), so you’ve got the restless shooter crowd checking out the new hotness. A little further down are Helldivers 2 and Space Marine 2, your co-op PVE shooter players who’ll feel right at home in Horde mode. Game Pass is skewing the playtime distribution on Xbox Looking at the playtime distribution in our platform, E-Day players on Steam are – relatively speaking – playing for longer: 54% of E-Day players on Xbox have played for five hours or less (versus 32% on Steam) 19% of Xbox players played for over 15 hours (versus 33% on Steam) 14% of Xbox players played for over 20 hours (22% on Steam) The absolute number of people playing for over 15, 20, and 50 hours is, of course, bigger on Xbox, thanks to the sheer volume of folks who came in through Game Pass (upgraders included). None of that is cause for alarm. Game Pass is the reason Xbox playtime skews lower, as when a game is free to try, people try it and bounce without putting in even an hour (17% under an hour on Xbox versus 6% on Steam). Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe The subscription brings in tourists alongside the committed, dragging down the average even when the game is excellent (but also perhaps winning over the uninitiated). It’s standard across every subscription-included title, on PS Plus too. Forza Horizon 6, for instance, had 11% of its Xbox players bounce under an hour, versus just 2% on Steam. So, Xbox’s crossroads So there we have it. Gears of War: E-Day is an incredible game whose revenues have been stifled by subscription inclusion and exclusivity. It’s the best-reviewed entry in the series in fifteen-odd years, but it still turned into one of the year’s softer flagship launches, not because players didn’t want it, but because Xbox’s own storefront gave its most willing buyers a reason not to pay. Which leaves Xbox at a crossroads. Will it keep making Gears games when the financial returns are this thin and the margins this low? And if it does, does the next one arrive off Game Pass at day one – the way CoD now does, or even on PlayStation? I think it should. Alright, back to E-Day for me! The last word Reply to this email – or reach out here – if you have any feedback for the newsletter – or want to request a game for us to cover. [Alinea Analytics boasts the most accurate PC and console estimates in the business. Game makers use our platform to understand their audience, keep an eye on the competition, monitor sales trends, and spot new opportunities. We equip game studios and financial institutions with accurate data and the confidence to make smarter, data-driven decisions. Want to talk about all things games market data? We’d love to chat!]
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