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Eduardo Rodriguez 7th in NL Cy Young voting
Unsurprisingly, Jacob Misiorowski was the winner of the NL Cy Young award, getting all thirty first-place votes. But there was some love for Arizona further down the ballot, with Eduardo Rodriguez getting two fifth-place votes, from Tyler Kepner of the Athletic, and Dejan Kovacevic of DK Pittsburgh Sports. E-Rod is the first D-back to be […]
Caine Prize clears Zimbabwean author of AI writing allegations and adds new rules
The Caine Prize for African Writing has cleared Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Kundizeza of using AI to write his award-winning story | KCBS All News 106.9FM and 740AM
Can Amazon’s Business Pay For Its Spending?
For questions about this article or underlying research, email help@trefis.com.Amazon.com (AMZN) directed $215 billion toward capital spending over the twelve months to September 2026. During the same twelve-month period three years earlier, the company spent $54.7 billion.
Why health systems are backing operational tech over AI hype
Health systems are shifting venture strategies toward startups that solve internal staffing and workflow problems, with clinicians playing a bigger role.
USC and Indiana University work together toward a better future for brain health
USC’s football team confronts the Hoosiers on Saturday, but the two schools’ partnership toward a better future for brain health endures.
Fitchett named Eastern Shore Rural Health’s Employee of the Year
Stacey Fitchett has been named Eastern Shore Rural Health System, Inc.’s 2026 Employee of the Year. A 17-year employee, Fitchett serves as dental operations manager. The award is Rural Health’s highest employee honor, with candidates nominated by their peers and selected by an independent, non-staff committee. Fitchett was nominated for her outstanding customer service, commitment to patient and staff satisfaction, ... Read More
Scientists say barriers to sustainable chemistry lie beyond the lab
Survey sparks call to reform how chemistry research is funded, published and rewarded
Purple wins The Technology Business of the Year at the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards 2026
Manchester-based WiFi and analytics platform, used in more than 80,000 venues worldwide, recognised as one of the UK’s best businesses at Grosvenor House, LondonManchester, UK, Nov. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Purple, the Manchester-based global guest, staff and multi-tenant WiFi and analytics platform, has won The Technology Business of the Year at the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards 2026. The ceremony took place at Grosvenor House, London, on Tuesday 10 November in front of 1,200 bu
Taylor Swift to Receive Prestigious 2026 Sherry Lansing Leadership Award
Taylor Swift will receive the prestigious 2026 Sherry Lansing Leadership Award from filmmaker Greta Gerwig at this year's Women in Entertainment gala.
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.
Bessent confronts Lutnick over not labeling Nvidia customer a national security threat, sources say
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent challenged Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over his department’s reluctance to label Nvidia customer Megaspeed a possible national security threat in a Situation Room confrontation last week that illustrates the tension inside the Trump administration over Chinese access to Nvidia’s advanced chips, two people familiar with the matter told CNN.
Resident Evil Requiem Wins the First 2026 Game of the Year Award
Top accolade at the Golden Joystick Awards
Anthony Clark, a comedian best known for 'Yes, Dear,' dead at 62
Anthony Clark, a comedian and actor known for shows 'Yes, Dear,' and 'Boston Common,' has died. Mike O'Malley and Nick Swardson posted tributes to him.
Investing in Hawaiʻi's Future: Shidler Awards $1.4M+ in Scholarships
More than 470 Shidler students benefit from donor generosity, opening doors to educational opportunities, career growth and future leadership.
North Dakota receives nation's largest Year 2 Rural Health Transformation Program funding increase | Health and Human Services North Dakota
North Dakota received the largest dollar increase in Year 2 Rural Health Transformation Program funding of any state in the nation. The $206.4 million award from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services represents a $7.44 million increase over Year 1, bringing the state's total funding to more than $405 million over two years. North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) will build on the program's first-year progress, supporting continued investments in the rural healthcare workforce, access to care, infrastructure and healthier communities.
World Health Organization officials meet to evaluate revoking the U.S.' measles-free status
U.S. measles cases have surpassed 5,000 cases as officials from the World Heath Organization meet to evaluate the country's measles-free status. NBC News' Erika Edwards discusses how the decline in MMR vaccines administered has contributed to the growth of cases.
Alloy Properties Continues Leasing Momentum at Award-Winning Elements Life Science Campus in San Diego
Alloy Properties (Alloy), a national life science and innovation real estate platform, announced that Biora Therapeutics has signed a 19,560-square-foot... Read More
Is your gym attire setting you up for health problems?
Kenya’s fitness boom runs on activewear built for stretch, sweat and shine yet almost no one asks what’s actually in the fabric. By 7 a.m. on a Saturday, Riverside Square in Nairobi’s Westlands neighborhood is already filling up. Dozens arrive in matching leggings and sports bras, water bottles clipped to armbands, ready for a running […]
ESPN was reportedly against 24-team College Football Playoff
It was no secret, even to those in charge of the College Football Playoff, that fans were against expanding the field to 24 teams. Even Rich Clark, the director of the CFP, admitted during a press call yesterday that CFP leadership “considered” the negative fan sentiment towards a 24-team playoff, but went ahead with expansion…
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From its founding in 1949, WBNS-10TV has strived to bring to central Ohio the highest quality news and entertainment programming, while utilizing the best in television technology. WBNS is the most-watched news channel in central Ohio, delivering 24-hour news, CBS programming and sports, top-rated syndicated programs and award-winning local programming. WBNS stands on the cutting edge of television broadcasting as it has since its inception. On television, online and on the go, 10TV News is Central Ohio's News Leader. WBNS is part of TEGNA, a publicly traded local media company dedicated to serving the greater good of our communities.
Yankees' Cam Schlittler wins AL Cy Young Award
New York Yankees ace Cam Schlittler is the 2026 AL Cy Young Award winner.
Cam Schlittler of the New York Yankees has won the American League Cy Young Award
NEW YORK (AP) — Cam Schlittler of the New York Yankees has won the American League Cy Young Award.
Upcountry Fiber wins Smart Rural Community Showcase Award
Upcountry Fiber received a 2026 Smart Rural Community Showcase Award from NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association in September.
Ovation Orlando Moves Forward in Kissimmee with Major Hotel Acquisition, New Renderings and Plans for Massive Entertainment District
One of Osceola County's largest proposed entertainment and hospitality developments is moving forward, as developers behind Ovation Orlando have acquired a neighboring 718-room Marriott hotel and unveiled new renderings of a massive shopping, dining and entertainment destination near Walt Disney World.
The science of gossip: Here's what it does to your brain and why we can't get enough
Gossip may have a bad reputation, but research suggests it activates the brain's reward system, strengthens social bonds and can even help relieve stress; neuroscience explains why we find it so irresistible, while Jewish tradition warns of the damage it can cause
SBART Press Luncheon: Sydney Burgoyne Receives Phil Womble Ethics in Sports Award
Santa Barbara will travel to Baldwin Park and Dos Pueblos will host Granite Hills in the high school football playoffs.
2026 midseason NFL point: Our MVP, top rookies, best coach, surprises, disappointments and more
Aaron Gordon Gives Health Update After Rocky Start to Nuggets Season
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has not looked like himself this season.
Notable Woodward Avenue retail space near the DIA goes up for sale
Retail space fronting Woodward Avenue that contains some of Detroit’s best-known restaurants is hitting the market for sale.
WEBTOON Entertainment (WBTN) Stock May Be Trading At A Premium On Raised Q4 Guidance
WEBTOON Entertainment has had a rough run on the market over the past year, which naturally puts the focus back on what investors are paying for its sales. With the share price under pressure, the key issue is whether the current valuation still lines up with the revenue the business is generating. The stock has fallen 40.4% over the past year, which raises a straightforward question about whether the current market value is in step with WEBTOON Entertainment's sales profile. Recent earnings...
Community Foundation awards $162,400 in health grants
MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine has announced the awarding of $162,400 in grants to support local charitable programs and projects through the Muscatine Health Support Fund. The Muscatine Health Support Fund’s purpose is to encourage, assist, establish, maintain, and develop projects to improve community health and aid the growth and development […]
MLB Awards 2026: Yordan Álvarez and Pete Crow Armstrong take home All-MLB honors, Hank Aaron Awards and more
From Navy nurse to home health pioneer: Eileen Klimkowski's journey of service and innovation
A small-town girl from New Jersey never imagined that a chance decision to join the Navy would lead her to Charlotte, a degree from UNC Charlotte’s School of Nursing, and a pioneering career that would transform home health care across the region. But for Eileen Klimkowski ’79, following opportunity and trusting her instincts became a […]
Amazon Web Services commits $100M to AI, cloud tech health initiatives over next 5 years
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is committing $100 million towards artificial intellig | The funds are part of the AWS Health Impact Initiative, a five-year program, announced Monday.
Vermont receives $190M in the second year of federal rural health awards
The second installment of the five-year program aims to continue the work already in motion, which some lawmakers have raised concerns over.
Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski, Yankees' Cam Schlittler Win Cy Young Awards
Jacob Misiorowski won the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night after helping the Milwaukee Brewers win their first World Series title while setting a new standard for velocity by a starting pitcher.
The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards are almost here. Here's what to expect and how to watch
The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards are here, live from Las Vegas | 1080 WTIC NEWSTALK
The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards are almost here. Here's what to expect and how to watch
The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards are here, live from Las Vegas
Bangladesh and India ban toxic pesticide to boost suicide prevention and brain health
Regulatory action on an acutely toxic pesticide will save thousands of lives and protect brain health worldwideGlobally it is estimated 1 in 5 suicides are attributable to the ingestion of acutely toxic pesticides. Many of these deaths are easily preventable and occur in rural communities across Africa, Asia, Eastern Mediterranean, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Pacific Islands. Long-term exposure to toxic pesticides has also been linked to brain health and neurological risks among agricultural workers, and neurodevelopmental disorders among children. In September 2026, Bangladesh and India declared national bans on paraquat, regarded as one of the most dangerous agricultural chemicals due to its severe toxicity and links with suicide, Parkinson disease, and risk to farmer occupational safety. With this historic public health decision, Bangladesh and India join over 70 countries that have prohibited paraquat.Suicidal thoughts and behaviors can be impulsive and often occur during moments of acute distress. In these critical moments, easy access to a highly lethal means like paraquat can make the difference between life and death. Restricting access to lethal means of suicide is highly effective because it allows crucial time for suicidal thoughts to pass and the opportunity to intervene, preventing numerous potentially fatal actions. Evidence from a number of countries including the Republic of Korea, Malaysia and Sri Lanka demonstrate that national bans on paraquat and other acutely toxic pesticides have resulted in substantial reductions in pesticide-related suicides and overall suicide rates, without harming agricultural productivity. Based on international evidence, national regulatory action on paraquat in Bangladesh and India is anticipated to save thousands of lives and protect brain health. These momentous actions build on years of tireless work across government, civil society, academia, community, and the health sector, including WHO. WHO, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, have produced critical resources to support pesticide regulators in phasing out the use of acutely toxic pesticides linked to suicide, including the International code of conduct on pesticide management: guidance on pesticide regulation to prevent suicide, the brochure Preventing suicide by phasing out highly hazardous pesticide, as well as a resource booklet Preventing suicide: a resource for pesticide registrars and regulators. In addition, a WHO study demonstrated that national bans on acutely toxic pesticides are among the most cost-effective interventions for mental health and have been included in WHO’s Menu of cost-effective interventions for mental health.Global momentum to phase out highly hazardous pesticidesOver the last decade, the phasing out of highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs) from agriculture has gained increasing momentum in several international fora. HHPs refer to a small number of pesticides that cause disproportionate harm to human health and the environment. In 2023, a resolution on chemicals was adopted which included to address HHPs at the Seventy-sixth World Health Assembly, and in 2026, official and external side events at the Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly were held highlighting the need to take action on acutely toxic HHPs for suicide prevention. In November 2026, the First International Conference of the Global Framework on Chemicals will take place to advance key global targets on chemicals including the phasing out of HHPs from agriculture. The regulatory actions taken by Bangladesh and India represent a significant step towards this target and sets an important precedent for the rest of the world. Removing acutely toxic pesticides from circulation protects agricultural workers, children, and individuals in distress, advancing brain health and preventing suicide.
Cam Schlittler unanimously wins AL Cy Young Award
The emphatic rise of a new ace in the Bronx is capped off with the ultimate pitching honor.
Pens Points: Murashov staying mindful
Here are your Pens Points for this Wednesday morning… Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Erik Christensen said he is at peace being remembered as a shootout specialist, a reputation he developed during his NHL career, with the Albertan converting 52.7% of his career shootout attempts, including 14 of 23 with Pittsburgh. Speaking with Seth Rorabaugh of […]
Arkansas awarded $207.7 million in second installment from federal Rural Health Transformation Program
Less than two months after Arkansas finished parceling out its first round of funding from a federal healthcare program established under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the state was awarded its second, $207.7 million installment.
Lincoln inks 25K sf lease with children’s entertainment company at Hollywood campus
Lincoln inked a lease deal with a children’s entertainment and media company for 25,000 square feet of space at its creative office campus in the Hollywood Media District, The Real Deal has learned. It is a five-and-a-half-year, full-floor lease and an HQ relocation for Moonbug Entertainment. The company’s deal is at Lincoln’s BA/SE, a campus of two four-story buildings located at 6555 Barton Street and 959 Seward Street. The campus is a short walk away from Hudson Pacific Properties’ Sunset Las Palmas Studios in Tinseltown. Lincoln Property Company’s Kent Handleman and Douglas Brown represented their company, and boutique brokerage CREA’s […]
Wausau prosthetics business aims to help more veterans find the right fit
Forge Prosthetics combines traditional craftsmanship with 3D-printed sockets. Working with patients like Kevin Bean is rewarding for owners.
UK Center for Clinical & Translational Science awarded nearly $34 million from National Institutes of Health
UK Center for Clinical & Translational Science awarded nearly $34 million from National Institutes of Health
2027 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 89: Dru Baker
White Sox outfielders have taken a step forward, while this speedster has stalled out
$40,000 Awarded to 5 Business Plans from MEO’s Core Four Business Planning Course
Five graduates of Maui Economic Opportunity’s Core Four Business Planning Course have been awarded a total of $40,000 in grants funded by the County of Maui Office of Economic Development to help launch and grow their local businesses.
Feds award $10B to states, including $188M to SD, in second year of rural health grants
The federal government awarded $10 billion in rural health grants to all 50 states for 2027, funding efforts to improve health care access and services.
NL Cy Young Award: Jacob Misiorowski was the clear choice, both statistically and narratively
CULVER CITY NAMED MOST BUSINESS-FRIENDLY SMALL CITY AT 2026 EDDY AWARDS
Culver City has been named a 2026 Most Business-Friendly City - Small City by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) at its annual Eddy Awards, held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, recognizing the City's commitment to supporting local businesses, attracting investment, and strengthening...
Fantasy Football Midseason Awards: Kenneth Walker III earns MVP — see who else won some hardware
DDCC celebrates local businesses
For the past several years, the Small Business Center at Davidson-Davie Community College has honored local businesses that work hard to enhance the lives of their communities as part of […]
Can Micro-Budget Productions Create a New Path Into Entertainment? This Founder Is Betting on It
When work got scarce, she found a new way forward.
ECU Health recognized for work in lifestyle medicine
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine gave ECU Health the 2026 Special Recognition Award for Health System Innovation.
Teenage Violinist Wins $3,500 U.S. National Science Award for Research into Musical Expression
14-year-old Seiji Iigaya developed a Python model that interrogated 100 different points of interaction between bow and string, and he found that violin tone was most "expressive" at the moment right before the waveform became unstable.
How Indie Horror Film ‘Obsession’ Defied All Awards Expectations
Inde Navarrette and Michael Johnston talk turning a small indie horror film into a massive Hollywood awards season contender.
Shirt pull on Isak should have been penalty
Liverpool should have been awarded a penalty against Arsenal for Jurrien Timber's shirt pull on Alexander Isak, says a Premier League panel.
Chemist Phillip Milner receives Young Innovator Award
Milner’s teaching and research interests lie at the intersection of organic and materials chemistry.
Cape Girardeau City Council moves forward with business-funded tourism committee
The Cape Girardeau City Council voted 5-2 Monday night to move forward with a proposal from local business owners to pay for research on tourism in the city.
Santa Cruz County business: Biotech company acquired; Joby lands more Air Force funding
Global immunology company Argenx is acquiring Unnatural Products, a Santa Cruz-headquartered company focused on developing new treatments for certain types of rare cancers and diseases, in a deal that could be worth upward of $1 billion, Jessica M. Pasko reports in her weekly roundup of local business. She's also got news on funding for Joby Aviation from the Air Force's innovation arm, the launch of this year's Lookout List and plenty more.
Defensive tackle Adam Butler is honored
Las Vegas defensive tackle is awarded for his commitment
Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski unanimously wins NL Cy Young Award after record-setting, World Series-winning season
No pitcher had a better 2026 than Jacob Misiorowski.
Bilt Wants to Give Small Businesses Big Chains' Secret Weapon. It Isn't Discounts
Bilt is expanding beyond rent rewards with Neighborhood OS, a platform designed to support local businesses.
Blizzard Changes World of Warcraft Forever Gold Rewards For High Level Quests, and Players are Celebrating
For the longest time in World of Warcraft, when you finished a quest at max level, the experience you would earn would get converted to gold. But in WoW Forever, Blizzard killed off that conversion, and has now added a fix.
TDH announces $22M in Rural Health Transformation Grants awarded in Northeast Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Health has announced the full list of Rural Health Transformation Program awards.
MLB Awards chat and discussion
Chris Sale is a long shot to win the Cy Young award, but there is a chance for some Braves to make All-MLB
Women Rise Together's business awards triumph
A ceremony in Ipswich recognises the achievements of black and minority ethnic entrepreneurs.
City of Pharr Communications Wins 10 State Awards
The City of Pharr's Office of City Communications received 10 awards, including four first-place honors, during the 2026 TATOA Government Programming Awards ceremony held November 5 at The Venues at San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, Texas.
Royal Credit Union awards grant to two Chippewa Valley small businesses
This year was RCU’s first year offering these grants and with an open application, they saw around 125 applicants.
Metro Atlanta veterans find healing, friendship and new purpose through adaptive sports
For retired Air Force veteran Ken Temple, preparing for a bike ride means more than checking tire pressure. It's an opportunity to move forward after decades of living with chronic pain.
Flood damage struck this small business days after big win
Businesses in McCaysville and Copperhill, Tennessee are devastated following historic flooding in the area. Joining us live to discuss the impacts is Gavin Loth, the COO of Bearfoot in Blue Ridge, a local soap-making company founded by his wife. The catastrophic deluge came only 10 days after the business earned top honors in the Best of Tennessee awards. You can help Gavin and his wife at the following link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bearfoot-in-blue-ridge-recover-after-the-flood
Andrew Shao wins trailblazer award for NAD+ Science
Andrew Shao wins CRN and Radicle Science trailblazer honor for advancing NAD+ supplement research and global industry standards.
Taylor Swift to Be Honored at Women in Entertainment Gala
Taylor Swift will receive The Hollywood Reporter’s Sherry Lansing Leadership Award at the publication’s annual Women in Entertainment breakfast gala, it was announced Wednesday. Greta Gerwig will present Swift with the honor, which recognizes trailblazers and philanthropists in entertainment and media. “Taylor Swift took on an industry that has long underestimated women and won on […]
The midterms energized a powerful political constituency: abuse survivors
Two Ohioans are part of a growing movement of survivors of sexual abuse and gender-based violence who are showing up at statehouses, lobbying the U.S. Congress, and coming forward to share their experiences with political candidates — and they’re getting results.
The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards are almost here. Here’s what to expect and how to watch
The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards are here, live from Las Vegas.
The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards are almost here. Here's what to expect and how to watch
The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards are here, live from Las Vegas | KMBZ
Real Madrid forward open to permanent exit as Arsenal circle
Real Madrid’s Endrick isn’t ruling out a permanent January transfer, amid multiple reports of Arsenal interest in the young forward.Photo by Diego Souto/Getty ImagesMarco Ruiz reports for Spanish ...
Need small business help in Philly? The city just launched a central hub for that
Built with Baltimore startup EcoMap Technologies, an online directory guides local entrepreneurs toward capital, legal advice and workspace.
Golden Joystick Awards 2026
The Golden Joystick Awards for 2026 were held on November 11, and Insider Gaming has the complete list of award winners.
Musk receives top science honor despite leading federal research cuts
Researchers who lost grants and families waiting on pediatric cancer breakthroughs watched Elon Musk, the man behind the cuts, get the country’s top science prize. That’s not an honor for science. It’s a reward for loyalty, handed out as Trump and Musk, the two most powerful men in Republican politics, tried to patch things up before the midterms, writes Wendy A. Turrell of Akron in a letter to the editor.
Moana, The Invite and “What Customers Want”
(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) Before we get going, I wanted to acknowledge that two of the most important figures in sports media (at least to me and my team) are stepping back from two of the best sports shows of all time. First off, Ernie Johnson will no longer host possibly the greatest studio show in the history of all sports, Inside the NBA. (Charles Barkley has said in the past that he’s retiring when Ernie does, which would be even worse!) EJ is one of the greatest to ever do it, and the NBA won’t be the same without him. Next, Michael Wilbon is taking a leave of absence from PTI, my favorite sports news show. I’ve been listening to the podcast for this show since the 2010s, if not earlier, treating it as my daily sports page. Wilbon, along with his co-host Tony Kornheiser, is also one of the greatest to ever do it. The sports media landscape will be worse without these two in it! Wishing all the best to Wilbon and EJ. Okay, on to this week’s issue. We’ve got two big shows—the second season of Prime Video’s The Terminal List and the third season of Netflix’s _Nobody Wants This—_but both were bested by an acquired title landing on Netflix. All that, plus an Original film from Mexico makes the charts but a formerly huge foreign TV show does not, a notable creator’s latest standup special flops, Ted Lasso finishes as a top season four series of all time, big numbers for the NBA’s new season (finally), the top animated shows on linear and streaming, movie budgets, and all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. But first, on the film side, I’m taking a look at Moana and A24’s buzzy film from last summer. Let’s dive right in! (Reminder: The streaming ratings report focuses on the U.S. market and compiles data from Nielsen’s weekly top ten viewership ranks, Luminate’s Top Ten Data, JustWatch and Reelgood interest data, Samba TV household viewership, company datecdotes, Netflix hours viewed data, Google Trends, and IMDb to determine the most popular content. While most data points are current, Nielsen’s data covers the weeks of October 19th to October 25th, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Film - What Do Customers Want? If I could remove one phrase from entertainment journalism, it would be “what customers want”. It’s not that it’s not wrong per se, but I read a lot of articles that use that phrase, but then don’t provide evidence of what customers actually want.1 For example, look at the bar chart below. It shows customer interest as measured by how much customers actually spent at the American box office, comparing four films to four others. Which films would you say represent “interest” the most? The one on the left certainly seems bigger, right? So it seems like “customers” wanted to see those films more. So here’s that chart with names attached: That’s right, four very buzzy films—The Invite, You Can See Everything, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma and Primetime—went up against four notable “flops” or underperformers—Moana, Disclosure Day, Minions and Monsters, and Supergirl—and the latter clearly had more interest. That doesn’t mean they’re more profitable2 or well-liked by critics, but if you’re asking what customers want to spend their money on, it’s those movies. I’d especially argue that You Can See Everything had about as much media coverage as a film can get—I saw/read about it constantly; whenever random NBA podcasts are talking about it, you know it’s everywhere—and yet Moana will likely best it. I bring this up, because this week features a showdown between a notable box office flop, Moana on Disney+, and a buzzy dramedy, The Invite on HBO Max. Moana was widely considered to be a flop, and it was a disappointment at the box office, only earning $126 million domestically (and $323 million globally). For the budget, that’s a big miss, down from Moana 2’s heights of $1 billion globally. But as I’ve written a few times this summer, we often confuse “this film is profitable” with “more customers want to watch this film”, which is not the same thing. But that’s the box office. Let’s look at the streaming numbers, starting with the Moana live-action reboot. Where, yes, Moana (2026) also disappointed. It made Nielsen, but under 10 million hours, which is low for kid-skewing Disney+ films: It did make Samba TV, but at tenth place for only one week: Those numbers stand in stark contrast to some of Moana’s previous superlatives on streaming. Moana (the original animated film) has made the Nielsen charts 130 times since 2021. Moana 2 opened to 33.3 million hours on Nielsen. Moana was the biggest film on streaming in 2023 and 2024, second in 2020 and 2021, and top six in 2022 and 2025. Moana 2 was second overall in 2025. To be clear, the Moana live-action reboot didn’t work, given how much it cost to make. It’s absolutely a disappointment. But more families paid to see it than people paid to see most of A24’s buzzy films this year, with one notable (horror film) exception. Okay, on to The Invite, A24’s buzzy summer release, which just came to HBO Max. Mainly, I’m curious: Who made money from this film? Or who lost money: the stars of The Invite or A24? No, seriously, read this Deadline article for the details. The Invite’s budget was allegedly “under $15 million” (so...$14 million?) then A24 bought it for “a sum north of $10 million”, which I saw elsewhere as over $12 million (so...$13 million?), but then it just made $26 million in the US. So basically, The Invite’s investors only made money after they sold foreign territories—it made $33 million overseas—but A24 might just make its money back in the US in the theatrical window, assuming it had $0 in marketing. I read one article analyzing this film’s marketing campaign which assumed no marketing spend, even though that article went on to detail how much marketing and PR and ads this film had. For what it’s worth, I saw a lot of marketing for it. A24 will likely just break even after factoring in other windows, but no matter what, this isn’t a hugely profitable juggernaut from Hollywood’s most-heralded film studio. (And, I’d note, most coverage of IP or superhero failures doesn’t account for profitability in future windows.) Really, I’m guessing that the stars—Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Ed Norton and Penelope Cruz—had or kept their backend, hence why they did so much press for this film, which brings me to my actual takeaway, which I just mentioned two weeks ago about Backrooms: I don’t trust A24’s reported film budgets anymore. Either A24 is strategically releasing low numbers to get good press or they’ve really cracked the code on how to make movies at prices no one else can approach. But I’m skeptical about that last point. You don’t keep elite talent happy by keeping budgets in check—see: Dan Lin getting fired—and by all accounts, A24 keeps talent very happy. There’s another option: not paying big name actors their actual quotes upfront by giving away back end/profit participation. Offering backend is one great way to keep the reported budget lower than it actually is, but it makes the film less profitable for A24. (By the way, I’m still running down the numbers on Backrooms’ budget. If you know its actual budget—not the reported $10 million number—reach out to me on my contact page. I’ve heard rumblings I’m on to something, but would love something more concrete.) Okay, enough asking questions about A24’s business model. To the streaming ratings! The Invite came to HBO Max on 23-Oct, so we could look at the streaming numbers now… …and I don’t have any for you since it didn’t make any of the charts I track. And that’s pretty much the moral of the streaming story. Even though it disappointed on streaming, Moana wins this round, too. Quick Notes on Film The only other notable new straight-to-streaming film was S_urviving Hurricane Otis_, a Mexican Original on Netflix. It made Nielsen with 3.4 million hours and Luminate with 4.8 million hours. Overall, I’d call that very solid for a foreign-language title, but still far from a hit. Overall, the Luminate and Nielsen charts felt very light this week. Gladiator II also came to Netflix non-exclusively (it’s still streaming on Paramount+) and had 5.0 million hours according to Nielsen. That’s up from the 3.7 million hours it had when it premiered on Paramount+ a year and a half ago. Netflix’s Animals fell to 4.9 million hours according to Nielsen and fell off the Samba TV charts. Peacock/Universal’s Disclosure Day actually made it for a third week, but only at 2.8 million hours. Apple TV’s Sacrifice was down to 2.7 million from 3.2 million. Still, for an Apple TV film to make two weeks is solid (for them). Toy Story 5 made a fifth week on the charts. 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… ...how The Terminal List did after a four-year break... ...what acquired surprising title topped the charts… …where Ted Lasso finished in the all-time charts… ...big NBA opening week ratings... …a controversial new reality show that missed the charts... ...what very notable foreign TV show flopped... ...all the flops, bombs and misses... ...and a whole lot more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. If you want an idea of just how much content you’d get in a full issue, check out this older issue.
Resident Evil Requiem wins Ultimate Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards 2026
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Farewell to the electoral college? Democrats now control enough states to elevate the popular vote
Eighteen states run by Democrats have already joined an interstate compact to award their Electoral College votes to whichever presidential candidate wins the national popular vote.
Taylor Swift to Receive Special Honor at THR’s Women In Entertainment Gala
Taylor Swift is set to receive another special award in the coming weeks! The 36-year-old entertainer has just been announced […]
Washington Huskies Leading Receiver Makes Midseason Watchlist For Biletnikoff Award
Second-year wideout Chris Lawson is up for the honor given to the best receiver in the country.
Gaston County city progressing with new fire station, preparing for business growth
BESSEMER CITY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Bessemer City is moving forward with plans to build a new fire station. The Gaston County city of 5,800 people says the project on East Virginia …
Science For The People, Right On!
Recent elections mean scientists will return to research and leadership roles, so that forward-looking innovations can resume.
Seattle’s Egyptian Theater to reopen toward end of year
A group called WFLM Seattle will reopen the theater Dec. 4, showing fan favorite and cult films, international movies and documentaries.
Ashland University rewards president with three-year extension
President Jon Parrish Peede will continue leading the private university as it works to strengthen its finances and improve its long-term outlook.
Superior Health Foundation gives $467K to 14 UP health initiatives
Fourteen U.P. organizations receive awards from the Superior Health Foundation.
wayOut Names Recipients Of 2026 Impact In Entertainment Awards
wayOut Names Recipients Of 2026 Impact In Entertainment Awards
Arrowhead Pride Midseason Awards: The Chiefs’ top Defensive Rookie
Two Kansas City defenders drew votes for Arrowhead Pride’s midseason rookie award, but one ran away with it.
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