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Anthony Chergosky on the politics of Democratic majorities
Anthony Chergosky on Democrats taking control of the Wisconsin Legislature and Congress.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will soon celebrate its 100th edition
The 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will feature a record 100 inflatables in the sky and a cast of celebrities on the ground.
ATP Finals predictions: Sky Sports panel pick their winners and surprise package as Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz lead the field
Who will win the season-ending tournament in Italy? Are world No 1 Alexander Zverev and No 2 Carlos Alcaraz on collision course? You can watch the Nitto ATP Finals from November 15-22 in Turin on Sky Sports Tennis
DP World Tour Championship: Rory McIlroy takes share of lead alongside Tyrrell Hatton in Race to Dubai finale
Rory McIlroy surged to take a share of the lead at the DP World Tour Championship on Thursday, joining Tyrrell Hatton at the top of the leaderboard at five under par; watch the third round of the DP World Tour Championship live on Sky Sports
Chantelle Cameron vs Mikaela Mayer rematch confirmed on undercard for Jake Paul vs Cedric Doumbe on Christmas Eve
Chantelle Cameron to face Mikaela Mayer in highly-anticipated rematch on the Jake Paul vs Cedric Doumbe bill on Christmas Eve in Dubai; Cameron claimed a hard-fought points win over Mayer in Birmingham in August; Paul makes his return to boxing on the Most Valuable Promotions show
Notorious Graffiti Towers wiped clean in downtown Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES — The skyline of downtown Los Angeles got a lot less colorful in the past few months as crews wiped florid, eye-catching graffiti off the towers of a
Mauricio Pochettino: Manchester United agree two-and-a-half-year deal with USA manager to replace Michael Carrick
Mauricio Pochettino will take charge of Manchester United after the current international break; USA boss will replace Michael Carrick, who was sacked on Thursday with the club in the Premier League relegation zone; Pochettino will sign deal until summer of 2029
HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Holiday market, concerts and comedy planned in Roanoke, Lynchburg, Danville and Rocky Mount this weekend
Three Dog Night, Greensky Bluegrass and Trae Crowder perform in Lynchburg, Roanoke and Rocky Mount this weekend
Bookwaves/Artwaves - November 12, 2026: Mary Roach, America’s Funniest Science Author, Part Two, 2026
Mary Roach, whose latest book is "Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy," now out in paperback, in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky. Recorded by computer September 15, 2026. The author of several non-fiction works that examine specific areas of life that are rarely covered elsewhere, Mary Roach brings a sharp eye and excellent research skills to explain how things work, how they don’t work, and the various things that happen in between.
Merv Griffin’s SoCal desert oasis, entertainment venue hits market for $24M
A Southern California estate once owned by TV host and media mogul Merv Griffin is on the market. Griffin’s former 40-acre property at 81345 Avenue 54 in La Quinta is on the market for $23.9 million, Robb Report reported. The Agency’s Zach Goldsmith and Mauricio Umansky share the listing. The Agency ranked fourth in The Real Deal’s most recent Los Angeles County brokerage rankings, claiming $3.3 billion in on-market transactions on homes above $1 million from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2026. The seller is Newport Beach-based real estate investor Mark Majerovic, who purchased the Coachella Valley property in […]
Business owners call city’s plan to replace parking garage with apartment building part of ‘pie in the sky’ vision for downtown
The Seneca Street parking garage is in the middle of a tug of war. Voices are AI generated. The Ithaca Voice is not responsible for mispronunciations. The Ithaca Common Council is moving ahead with plans to try to replace the decaying garage with a housing development without a parking requirement. Downtown Ithaca businesses are fighting back. […]
A 4.5 billion year old meteorite crashed into her home. She gave it to the Houston Museum of Natural Science
The sonic boom and streak of light from the meteorite earlier this year made many Houstonians look to the sky. Now, that meteorite is on display for free at the museum for Houstonians to see a part of Space City history.
A 4.5 billion year old meteorite crashed into her home. She gave it to the Houston Museum of Natural Science
The sonic boom and streak of light from the meteorite earlier this year made many Houstonians look to the sky. Now, that meteorite is on display for free at the museum for Houstonians to see a part of Space City history.
This Luxury Automotive Showroom Gives Buyers a Golf Simulator for Entertainment
Innovative Sight & Sound Tampa built a unique entertainment space for Skyway Motor Space that helps protect the showroom’s expensive displays while letting prospective buyers unwind.
Wisconsin Chief Justice Jill Karofsky stresses court safety, mental health
A year after cautioning that the state of Wisconsin's judiciary is "troubled," Wisconsin's chief justice said that the state's court system and employees have been resilient in the face of threats and other challenges.
Racing Bulls confirm Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad as 2027 Formula 1 driver line-up
Racing Bulls have confirmed Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad will be retained for the 2027 Formula 1 season.
Grant Golin to lead House Democratic Office staff under Christine Hunschofsky
Mitchell Allen is Deputy Staff Director; Lauren Guagliardo handles press.
UW Huskies Film Study: Penn State Nittany Lions
The Washington Huskies returned home to Husky Stadium with some momentum as they took on the Penn State Nittany Lions. Unfortunately said momentum from last game did not travel with them from Nebraska, as the offense stuttered out the gates yet again but now this time with the defense looking all out of sorts. UW […]
Witkoff and Kushner meet Putin in Moscow for Ukraine talks
(CNN) — Talks between President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, US envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin are underway in Moscow, after negotiations in Abu Dhabi aimed at ending the Ukraine war concluded without a breakthrough.The US envoys were greeted at Vnukovo Airport on Thursday by Russian presidential special envoy Kirill Dmitriev, the CEO of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund.The trip comes after two days of talks in the UAE capital between Russian, Ukrainian and American negotiators – the first of their kind since February – which Kyiv said made progress on some issues, but did not result in a clear resolution.Speaking after Wednesday’s talks, which lasted less than two hours, Kushner said the purpose of the Moscow meeting was to finalize plans for more humanitarian relief and the release of prisoners, as well as to push to “get Europeans added to the format so we can make this a multilateral format.”While Ukraine has long argued that Europe should be at the main negotiating table, Moscow has so far resisted such efforts.Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized the presence of European officials in the UAE city earlier this week, saying their involvement was not a “promising approach.”Meanwhile, when asked if there had been any contact between the Russians and any EU representatives in Abu Dhabi, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday, “No such contacts were planned, and none took place.”Kushner – who acts as one of the country’s top diplomats despite holding no official role within the Trump administration – and Witkoff are also expected to travel to Dublin to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and discuss ideas from the Abu Dhabi talks.Kyiv faces drone attackDespite the flurry of diplomacy, the latest push for peace has not afforded Ukraine respite from the daily barrage of Russian attacks.Moscow launched a ballistic missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight into Thursday, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. In Kyiv, at least one person was killed, and several others injured amid a Russian drone attack Thursday morning, local authorities said.Zelensky also said Thursday that Starshield – a military-grade version of Elon Musk’s Starlink service that is critical to Ukraine’s military operations – has faced “significant disruptions” in recent days, hampering Kyiv’s ability to shoot down Russian drones.“These are not random errors but systematic speed restrictions. For us, this primarily means a significant complication in intercepting Russian jet-powered drones,” Zelensky posted on X. “We are trying to establish all the circumstances with the American side.”In October too, Ukraine said speed limits were imposed on Starshield satellite terminals, as the relationship between Kyiv and Washington deteriorated. Trump denied approving that decision, while Musk said the Trump administration was behind the restrictions.This story has been updated with additional developments.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.
Michael Urie, Raven-Symoné, Dan Bucatinsky, and Michael Feinstein to receive honor at wayOUT Gayla
LGBTQ+ icons to receive honors at an upcoming “Gayla” co-chaired by Liza Minnelli. Michael Urie, Raven-Symoné, Dan Bucatinsky, and Michael Feinstein will be awarded at the 2026 wayOUT event.
Steph Curry injured: Golden State Warriors' 'concern is high' as four-time NBA champion exits Houston Rockets loss
Steph Curry to have an MRI on right abdominal injury, with Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr saying concern is high over the 38-year-old two-time league MVP; watch the 2026/27 NBA season, including the Christmas Day games and the NBA finals, on Sky Sports
Packers Injury Report: WR Skyy Moore designated to return
Green Bay has used it’s 4th of 8 return designations in 2026
Marvel 1943 'Has Not Been Canceled,' Despite Development Struggles
Skydance producers are reassuring the team that all is well, despite rumors to the contrary
Why Family-First Youth Behavioral Health Models Struggle to Win Investor Funding
In the last six years demand for youth behavioral health services has skyrocketed, and so has the settings where patients are receiving care. While
Why Family-First Youth Behavioral Health Models Struggle to Win Investor Funding
In the last six years demand for youth behavioral health services has skyrocketed, and so has the settings where patients are receiving care. While
Skydance Plans $6 Billion in Cuts After Warner Bros. Merger
Skydance outlines $6 billion in planned savings through corporate restructuring, marketing cuts and streaming consolidation after its merger.
Commentary: John Cole's Tennessee: Risky business
Marsha Blackburn eked out a win in the Nov. 3, governor's race after shedding nearly 1 million votes from her 2024 U.S. Senate reelection.
Skyrim confirms unexpected remaster on 15th anniversary of Bethesda game
Revisit Skyrim in 2027 ... again 🫠
Why Does Skyrim’s Icy, Dangerous World Feel So Warm and Comforting? For Its 15th Anniversary, We Spoke to Experts To Find the Answers
15 years after release, Skyrim's icy, dangerous world feels warm and cozy. But why has this dark fantasy become such a comfort play? We spoke to experts and developers to find out.
World of Warcraft: Forever secret hunters have found the MMO's first hidden treasure
The Dawn Walker sword has been discovered by World of Warcraft: Forever secret pioneers, requiring a questing torch and some serious sleuthing.
Manuel Neuer "99.9 percent" certain to retire
Manuel Neuer is widely expected to bring his illustrious career to an end in the summer of 2027, when his contract with Bayern Munich expires.Sky Germany goes as far as to report that the 40-year-old'...
Luke Littler thought he would be facing 'pub players' on Netflix show before Fallon Sherrock landed £501,000 jackpot
Luke Littler says Fallon Sherrock worthy winner of his Netflix show but surprised that he knew just over half of the competitors; world No 1 looking to successfully defend Grand Slam of Darts title live on Sky Sports from Saturday, will face Beau Greaves in group stage
Mauricio Pochettino: Man Utd close to agreeing deal with Michael Carrick's potential successor ahead of Monaco meeting
Man Utd CEO Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox are set to meet minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe for a Monaco summit on Wednesday to review the clubs start to the season; club would have to buy Mauricio Pochettino out of USA contract
Four players who have transformed into rising stars for Husker volleyball
Four Husker volleyball players entered the season as role players, but have since sky rocketed into All-Americans. The growth of both the starters and bench might be enough to push the Huskers to a National Championship.
wayOut Names Recipients Of 2026 Impact In Entertainment Awards
wayOut Names Recipients Of 2026 Impact In Entertainment Awards
Billings Clinic announces new name: One Sky Health
CEO says the combined Billings Clinic and Logan Health are now fully integrated and “actually functioning like one organization.”
Billings Clinic–Logan Health Looks to the Sky for a New Name
Billings Clinic–Logan Health, the state’s largest hospital organization, is rebranding under a simpler name: One Sky Health. While the name nods to Montana’s moniker as Big Sky Country, it is designed to represent the unification of the two health care systems and the states they cover. The new name nods to Montana’s nickname, Big Sky […]
Santa’s Village is now open and celebrating 10 years as SkyPark
The annual event features holiday traditions and festive entertainment on select dates through Jan. 10, including Breakfast with Santa and Tea with Mrs. Claus.
Night Sky Update November 10-20, 2026
This is the Saint Louis Science Center’s NIGHT SKY UPDATE for the week of Tuesday, November 10, 2026 Information updated weekly or as needed. Times...
Skydance plans to bundle HBO Max and Paramount+ next year
(CNN) — Skydance will start selling HBO Max and Paramount+ together in a streaming bundle early next year, the company said Monday.
Chatbot Maternal Mental Health Support Found to Be ‘Insufficient’
Mental health support chatbot use during pregnancy and postpartum periods, even with some clinical monitoring, was deemed "insufficient" for
Chatbot Maternal Mental Health Support Found to Be ‘Insufficient’
Mental health support chatbot use during pregnancy and postpartum periods, even with some clinical monitoring, was deemed "insufficient" for
Science Stories: New Dwarf Planet, Mars Moon Mission and the Actual Sky of Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’
Radio Catskill's resident Science Guy Joe Johnson discusses stories that caught his eye.
Blood Rain Has Terrified People for Thousands of Years. The Culprit Might Be Growing on Lamp Posts.
From Tennessee's 1841 flesh shower to Kerala’s crimson monsoon, the sky has some explaining to do—unless the source isn’t coming from on high.
Why? Greater Omaha
An agricultural heartland, this region cultivates growth for new sectors as well. A Q&A with Heath Mello, President & CEO, Greater Omaha Chamber.
Lighting by Mood, “the new kid on the block”
This new lighting design firm is putting emotion, storytelling and human experience at the centre of its approach, bringing lighting for humans to themed entertainment
What’s next for the Browns stadium funding plan after the election?
The Browns’ $600 million commitment remains tied up in court, while Ohio’s incoming leaders face questions about whether to defend the funding plan or leave the fight to the courts.
Skydance announces layoffs to games division following $111bn merger
"We have taken some time to consider where we are investing our efforts and have made the difficult decision to scale down some of our projects"
Scientists created an empty, lifeless Earth in a computer. And it could help us find alien life in the Galaxy | BBC Sky at Night Magazine
A team of scientists have built a model of a lifeless Earth that they can use to search for signs of life on planets orbiting distant stars.
HBO Max and Paramount+ are officially combining in 2027
The streaming landscape is about to undergo another massive transformation, and your monthly subscription budget might finally get some relief. Following Skydance’s historic entertainment merger, medi...
Investigators recover voice recorder from jet crash in Florida that killed 9
Investigators said they have recovered the cockpit voice recorder from a business jet that plummeted from the sky.
Skydance Games Hit By Layoffs
A number of staffers at Skydance Games have been laid off following merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.
Read the memo from Skydance's CEOs after beating Q3 earnings estimates
See what Skydance's CEO David Ellison and co-CEO Ynon Kreiz told employees after beating earnings estimates in the new company's first quarter.
DC Studios Boss James Gunn Out After Rocky Reign As Comic Movie Exec
The shakeup comes in the wake of Skydance’s mega-merger with Paramount.
Skydance plans to bundle HBO Max and Paramount+ next year
(CNN) — Skydance will start selling HBO Max and Paramount+ together in a streaming bundle early next year, the company said Monday.
Paramount+, HBO Max bundle is coming ahead of Skydance streamer merger
A Paramount+ and HBO Max bundle will be available in early 2027, before David Ellison's company combines their tech platforms.
Skydance Games Confirms Layoffs Following Warner Bros.-Paramount Merger
Skydance Games has laid off staff following last month's Warner Bros-Paramount merger.
Skydance looks to cut more than $6 billion as it integrates Warner Bros. operations
Executives warned that Warner Bros. film slate would be disappointing in the fourth quarter.
Skydance Games Layoffs Hit Following Warner Bros. Merger
Skydance Games has undergone a round of layoffs following the merger between Warner Bros. and Paramount.
James Gunn and Peter Safran are replaced as heads of DC Studios
Skydance made the announcement Monday. Gunn and Safran will be replaced by Marvel veteran Jeremy Latcham.
James Gunn and Peter Safran are out in another DC Studios shakeup, Skydance appoints Jeremy Latchman
James Gunn and Peter Safran aren’t surviving the Skydance takeover of Warner Bros., after all. Skydance Motion Picture Group announced Monday that Gunn and Safran are stepping down after four years...
Skydance Lays Off Game Developers Post-Warner Bros. Merger
David Ellison's VR gaming division is downsizing
Exclusive: Skyfall AI launches Steve-001 to run 3 businesses it acquired
Skyfall AI's Steve-001 runs three businesses it bought. One grew monthly revenue 127.7%; another is still 3% below its purchase level.
Skydance names Latcham to lead DC Studios, replacing Gunn and Safran
Nov 9 (Reuters) - Skydance on Monday named former Marvel Studios executive Jeremy Latcham to lead DC Studios, replacing co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran, as it reshapes the superhero
Skylark Releases New Album
The vocal ensemble Skylark rereleased new music this fall. “Gentle Dark” was released worldwide through LSO Live on October 23. The recording brings together Gregory W. Brown's "Gentle Dark," a
Akron Children's receives $1 million grant for healthcare in Mahoning Valley
The gift, donated by Ed and Chris Muransky, will support the Mahoning Valley Behavioral Health Initiative, a five-year program to improve access to mental healthcare and expand treatment programs across the region.
Skydance Starts Layoffs In Games Division After Warner Bros. Games Acquisition
After acquiring Warner Bros. Games as part of the bigger deal, layoffs have begun in the games division at Skydance.
Skyrim lead designer hopes Sentinel will finally solve The Elder Scrolls' ladder problem
A veteran Bethesda designer has revealed a particular problem he hopes The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel is going to solve.
Fire tears through downtown Fort Lauderdale bar, spreads to neighboring business
A fire ripped through a popular bar in downtown Fort Lauderdale early Monday morning, sending thick plumes of black smoke into the sky and prompting a large response from firefighters.
The cities using AI the most aren’t the ones building it
New Census data shows business AI adoption climbing fast and nearly everywhere — but the metros leading it fall outside the traditional technology hub map.
Bottling Clouds: The Sky Is Full of Scents We’ve Never Smelled
Scientists are exploring how airborne microbes and molecules could offer a less extractive way to make perfume.
OpEd: ULA’s Impact on Market Isn’t Clear
People have analyzed Measure ULA from a strictly intent-based perspective. Supporters have pointed to the nearly $1.4 billion in revenue collected by the
Ministers confirms two new cancer drugs will not be covered by basic health insurance
The drug Enhertu will not be included in the basic health insurance package to help patients with metastatic stomach cancer. Negotiations with the manufacturers over the drug’s price have failed to produce a sufficient agreement, Health Minister Sophie Hermans wrote in a letter to the Tweede Kamer. The drug Skyclarys will also not be included in the basic insurance package.
Competition, entertainment proves 'electric' start for WTGL
PALM BEACH GARDENS - New York Golf Club's Rose Zhang recently sky dived for the first time, completing a tandem jump in Lake Elsinore, California, before the 2026 Solheim Cup. Yet, the adrenaline she felt standing in an open door of a plane at 10,000 feet was not quite like standing over the first tee shot in WTGL history.
US veterans' and military health systems join TEFCA
US veterans’ and military health systems joined TEFCA, enabling secure record sharing with participating providers across different care settings.
I Think Mike Pinsky Can Still Win Survivor 51, But I’m Officially Writing Off 3 Other Castaways
I feel better about Mike than at least three other players.
Scientists have found strange objects in deep space unlike anything seen before. And they could help solve a huge mystery in space science | BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Astronomers have identified a new class of mysterious hypersoft X-ray source that behave unlike anything catalogued before.
Abu Dhabi Championship: Jon Rahm beats Tyrrell Hatton, Rory McIlroy to Rolex Series win and boosts Race to Dubai hopes
Rory McIlroy moved above Patrick Reed to second in the Race to Dubai standings; McIlroy finished four strokes behind Jon Rahm, who claimed a two-shot win over Tyrrell Hatton on his Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship debut
Tennis spearheaded the rise of women’s sports. Now it wants to reclaim its legacy
The WTA Tour is meeting an existential moment with a risky strategy. It believes it will re-establish it as the leader of women's sports.
In Maine, a new approach to practicing medicine in the sky
Air medical service comes with high risks, high costs, and staffing struggles. To reduce turnover and serve rural patients, LifeFlight of Maine is putting the needs of healthcare workers first.
Opinion: It’s the morning after a historic election reshaped American politics. What comes next is crucial.
Opinion from Max McCoy: There are few things more stirring than the Kansas sky at dawn, and the election results on the morning of Nov. 4 rolled like thunder across the prairie.
UM College of Business ranks among nation’s top public undergraduate programs
UM tied for No. 89 among undergraduate business programs at public universities and tied for No. 149 among all undergraduate business programs nationwide, public and private. The overall ranking places the UM College of Business first among Big Sky Conference institutions.
Small businesses eligible for big bucks
State providing up to $50K for qualifying applicants making major investments
George Washington University awarded $1.5M to support Native tourism
George Washington University’s International Institute of Tourism Studies has been selected for a $1.5 million federal cooperative agreement to help tribal nations, tribal organizations and Native Hawaiian organizations develop cultural heritage tourism. The funding will pay for technical assistance, assessments of communities’ needs and coordination with federal agencies. The agreement provides $1.5 million annually and […]
Mike Dean astounded by ‘awful' Leeds vs Tottenham controversy
Mike Dean reacting on Sky Sports News
Coventry denied 'certain penalty' as two Sky Sports pundits agree on Everton drama
David Moyes in thought at Hill Dickinson. Plus a picture of Frank Lampard talking to the fourth official.
NBA: LeBron James held to single-digit points for only 10th time as Philadelphia 76ers lose to Cleveland Cavaliers
LeBron James held to eight points as Philadelphia 76ers lose 119-95 on his return to Cleveland; the 41-year-old received smattering of boos from Cavaliers fans during first half; James spent 11 seasons over two stints with the Cavs
Earth has new mini-moon – but it won’t be around for long | BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Earth has acquired a new mini-moon known as 2026 QQ8. How it was discovered and how long it will last in Earth orbit.
'Milo' Expands Its Presence In Audio Storytelling
DeAPlaneta Entertainment continues to drive the expansion of Milo, the globally renowned preschool series, across various formats.
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.
Frank Lampard fumes over controversial Everton decisions
Frank Lampard criticised three “big decisions” that went against Coventry City in their defeat to Everton on Friday night. The Sky Blues went ahead through Yann Gboho early in the second half at t...
‘Minimal look, maximal politics’: how the black T-shirt became a political weapon
Worn by Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, Andy Burnham and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, fashion experts say the look radiates authority and no-nonsense masculinity
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.
USGS Aquatic Science lab destroyed, but no injuries reported, in Thursday fire
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Fantasy football Week 9: Should you start Buccaneers running backs?
Bucky Irving remains a fantasy starter, but Jeffery Simmons and Chicago's run defense make Kenneth Gainwell a risky Week 9 flex.
Skyrim Lead Designer Reveals Two Biggest Changes Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel Needs
We all have our Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel wishlist, but Skyrim's lead designer has revealed two major changes that need to happen.
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Pilot Draws Incredible GTA 6 Mural With His Flight Path
Benjamin McDaniel, who calls himself The Pilot Picasso, just unveiled his new masterpiece: a GTA 6 mural drawn by flying his plane. Using flight path visualization systems, you can watch his entire journey and see the artwork come to life.