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UW-Madison Science Hall receives gift
After receiving a large donation, UW-Madison's Science Hall will undergo a major renovation after receiving a large donation.
Rosholt students learn about science at camp with help from NASA
Rosholt students learn about science at camp with help from NASA
Vanderbilt's Candice Storey Lee named athletic director of year
Sports Business Journal cites extensive work on school's athletic facilities, as well as impressive sports results
Facebook post shows political ‘bat signal’ projection on Portland tunnels that transportation official says i
The name of a candidate for Washington County chair was projected on what appears to be the Vista Ridge tunnels without a permit, ODOT confirmed, in what the candidate called a 'bat signal.'
Everyday Kentucky On The Go | The Living Arts & Science Center in Lexington
Everyday Kentucky On The Go | The Living Arts & Science Center in Lexington
Everyday Kentucky On The Go | The Living Arts & Science Center in Lexington
Everyday Kentucky On The Go | The Living Arts & Science Center in Lexington
Spencer Pratt calls Jesus Christ his political role model
Spencer Pratt named Jesus Christ as his top political role model in an interview as he campaigns for Los Angeles mayor against incumbent Karen Bass.
Jetson Leder-Luis Named Poets & Quants Best 40-Under-40 Business Professors
Jetson Leder-Luis, Assistant Professor of Markets, Public Policy and Law, has been named to the Poets & Quants 2026 Best 40-Under-40 Business Professors list, which aims to identify and celebrate the […]
The Science Behind the Quest for a Non-Peptide Oral Weight Loss Drug
Not only does it have a tongue-twisting name, “orforglipron” has a complex molecular structure that made its synthesis very challenging. A massive effort by chemists at the Eli Lilly pharmaceutical
7 celebrities who are rarely seen in public
After becoming household names, these celebrities chose a life outside of the spotlight.
Beloved U.S. Sports Writer Howard Fendrich Dead at 55
Howard Fendrich, a beloved longtime sports journalist for the Associated Press, has passed away. He was 55. The longtime U.S. sports writer, who was based out of Washington, D.C., was perhaps best known for his tennis coverage. He covered the Grand Slams and other major tournaments and developed ...
Olivia Rodrigo teases new single 'The Cure': Here's what we know about it, including the 'happy coincidence' about its name
Yahoo is breaking down everything Rodrigo's fandom knows — and is speculating about — ahead of "The Cure" release.
Talking sports with Channel 3 sports director Joe Zone
Channel 3 sports director Joe Zone tackles the top sports stories in the state on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
NHL named Sports League of the Year
From the players returning to the Winter Olympics, the GR8 Chase, and two outdoor games in Florida, The NHL was named Sports League of the Year at the Sports Business Awards
Clemson Livestock Poultry Health Names Catherine Harris Deputy State Veterinarian
Harris said the unit’s unique organizational structure, which includes its adjacency to Cooperative Extension, the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences, and the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine, was a major draw and provides opportunity for collaborations that will benefit the state’s animal agriculture industry.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Recasts Male Lead Following Player Feedback
Owlcat Games stated that the unnamed voice actor 'felt less expressive than we wanted'
The big Strauss Zelnick interview: GTA, AI, Roblox and building the biggest entertainment company in the world
"Technology is not going to take people's jobs, and the big tech companies who laid off people and said it was because of AI were not telling the truth"
Appleton area high school sports results for Wednesday, May 20
Kimberly, Brillion win conference golf tournament championships.
Appleton area high school sports results for Wednesday, May 20
Kimberly, Brillion win conference golf tournament championships.
"Paradox Drive" Set Revealed for "Pocket" Featuring Paradox...
The next Pocket set will be named Paradox Drive (B3a) and will release on May 28th! As its name implies, it will feature Pokemon with "Ancient" and
Pokémon Company In Japan Demands ID Checks To Fight Scalpers
For some reason the same restrictions will also be in place for entering Japanese Pokémon tournaments
Maldonado named APS Congressional Science Fellow
Danielle Maldonado, a doctoral student in physics, will use her scientific expertise to inform federal policymaking during a yearlong fellowship on Capitol Hill as a 2026-27 American Physical Society Congressional Science Fellow,
SFA’s JacksTeach program names second science teacher fellow
NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Following the successful launch of its educator support initiative last year, Stephen F. Austin State University’s JacksTeach program has named alumna Amy Calhoun, chemistry teacher at Sabine High School in Gladewater, as the recipient of the second annual JacksTeach Science Teacher Fellowship.
Prep talk: Carson High's Tatum brothers are rising cricket players
Johnny and Johnathon Tatum will leave on trip to England this summer for international cricket tournament.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP): How Abhijeet Dipke's collective became an online sensation
A satirical collective named after the cockroach has got millions of online followers in less than a week.
Dolphins Have "Names"? The Surprising Science Behind Their Unique Calls - Futura-Sciences
The Art of Dolphin “Names” Dolphins communicate in a way that stands out even in the animal kingdom. Some species, like the famed bottlenose dolphin, have unique acoustic signals, called “signature whistles,” which function much like a personal name. This vocal signature isn’t just an underwater soundbite – it’s stable...
Ward and Smith Co-Managing Director Devon Williams Named to Triangle Business Journal “40 Under 40 Leadership Award”
The Triangle Business Journal (TBJ) recently selected Devon Williams as a “40 Under 40 Leadership Award” recipient for 2026. The honor recognizes ou
Data breach on New York public health system claims 1.8M victims, leaking biometric data to hackers
First revealed in March, the incident was confirmed to be months long. NYC Health + Hospitals blamed the intrusion on an unnamed third-party vendor. Stolen data includes medical records, finger and palm prints, and location data from patients and workers alike.
Morning Sports: May 21, 2026
Sheridan HS Boys and Girls Soccer: It’s State Tournament time for soccer in Gillette. After coming up short in last year’s state championship game, the Sheridan boys will try again to win only their second state title in school history. The lone win was in 2011. In all likelihood, the Broncs will have to go […]
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 21, 2026: Final 4 teams square off in unpredictable 5A baseball bracket
When it comes to a playoff bracket, the term chalk indicates a tournament has gone as planned.
The Steam Team Wins Austin Business Journal Family Business Award, Marks 43 Years Serving Central Texas
AUSTIN, Texas, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Steam Team has been named a recipient of the Austin Business Journal Family Business Award, ...
NHL named League of the Year at Sports Business Journal Awards
Players in Olympics, outdoor games in Florida among reasons for victory
NHL named League of the Year at Sports Business Journal Awards
Players in Olympics, outdoor games in Florida among reasons for victory
Loma looks to live dangerously in return to the ring
Former Ukrainian pound-for-pound king Vasiliy Lomachenko hasn't officially announced his return to the ring, but the rumors about who will be his comeback fight opponent are already swirling. Gervonta "Tank" Davis was the first name mentioned. That makes sense, since fans of both fighters have ...
Eddy Cue named 2026 Cannes Lions Entertainment Person of the Year
Eddy Cue has been chosen as this year’s recipient of the Entertainment Person of the Year Award, which will be presented next month at the Cannes Lions festival.
NFIB Names Fred Horner from Massillon as 2026 Small Business Champion
The award recognizes NFIB members for their dedication to Ohio small businesses.
Senator Laird Names Salinas Regional Sports Authority 2026 Nonprofit of the Year
Official website of Senator John Laird, representing California Senate District 17.
Apple Executive Eddy Cue Named Cannes Lions Entertainment Person Year
The veteran Apple executive will accept the honor in Cannes next month and deliver a keynote address alongside producer Jerry Bruckheimer.
Xbox expands leadership team with major hires
Xbox has added two big names to its leadership team: Matthew Ball and Scott Van Vliet. The new recruits are part of an on-going drive from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma to move faster, build better products, and make more focused business decisions. The Game Business can reveal that Ball is joining as Chief Strategy Officer. He is a popular industry analyst who is responsible for the annual The State of Video Gaming report, which is widely read across the business. His first job will be to strengthen the console side of Xbox, which is facing significant pressures, not least from the rising costs of memory and storage. In an interview with The Game Business earlier in the year, he admitted he was “pretty frightened” by the situation for the console sector. Ball had previously worked as head of strategy and planning for Amazon Studios, and wrote the 2022 international best-seller The Metaverse. He is currently CEO of Epyllion, a venture partner at investment group Makers Fund and senior advisor at KKR & Co. Meanwhile, Scott Van Vliet joins as Chief Technology Officer. He was previously in charge of Azure OpenAI and AI Core infrastructure at Microsoft, and he also led engineering for Microsoft Teams during the COVID 19 pandemic. But he has a games background. He previously worked across games for Amazon, including Alexa, Amazon Game Studios and the Amazon App Store. He directly worked on the Minecraft: Fire TV Edition. Prior to that, he was VP of Digital Play at Mattel, and worked across brands such as Batman, Barbie, Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja and Cut The Rope. His job will be to improve how Xbox builds products so teams can move faster and deliver stronger results. For more breaking stories, sign-up to The Game Business today Subscribe In addition to these new hires, Xbox has promoted Chris Schnakenberg to Corporate Vice President, Partnerships & Business Development. He was previously VP of partnerships and business development, and joined from Activision Blizzard, where he spent 12 years in various strategy, business development and partner relations role. His focus is on third-party games, publishers and developers working with Xbox. The news follows a number of new hires and promotions earlier in the month, including Jason Ronald taking leadership over Xbox’s upcoming Project Helix console. “These changes are about strengthening our foundation by creating more clarity and improving execution,” Sharma said in an email to staff. “As we head toward Showcase and beyond, we’ll continue making the changes needed to position XBOX for the future.” Matthew Ball is speaking with Christopher Dring at The Game Business Live on Monday, June 8. More details on the event can be found here.
Xbox expands leadership team with major hires
Xbox has added two big names to its leadership team: Matthew Ball and Scott Van Vliet. The new recruits are part of an on-going drive from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma to move faster, build better products, and make more focused business decisions. The Game Business can reveal that Ball is joining as Chief Strategy Officer. He is a popular industry analyst who is responsible for the annual The State of Video Gaming report, which is widely read across the business. His first job will be to strengthen the console side of Xbox, which is facing significant pressures, not least from the rising costs of memory and storage. In an interview with The Game Business earlier in the year, he admitted he was “pretty frightened” by the situation for the console sector. Ball had previously worked as head of strategy and planning for Amazon Studios, and wrote the 2022 international best-seller The Metaverse. He is currently CEO of Epyllion, a venture partner at investment group Makers Fund and senior advisor at KKR & Co. Meanwhile, Scott Van Vliet joins as Chief Technology Officer. He was previously in charge of Azure OpenAI and AI Core infrastructure at Microsoft, and he also led engineering for Microsoft Teams during the COVID 19 pandemic. But he has a games background. He previously worked across games for Amazon, including Alexa, Amazon Game Studios and the Amazon App Store. He directly worked on the Minecraft: Fire TV Edition. Prior to that, he was VP of Digital Play at Mattel, and worked across brands such as Batman, Barbie, Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja and Cut The Rope. His job will be to improve how Xbox builds products so teams can move faster and deliver stronger results. For more breaking stories, sign-up to The Game Business today Subscribe In addition to these new hires, Xbox has promoted Chris Schnakenberg to Corporate Vice President, Partnerships & Business Development. He was previously VP of partnerships and business development, and joined from Activision Blizzard, where he spent 12 years in various strategy, business development and partner relations role. His focus is on third-party games, publishers and developers working with Xbox. The news follows a number of new hires and promotions earlier in the month, including Jason Ronald taking leadership over Xbox’s upcoming Project Helix console. “These changes are about strengthening our foundation by creating more clarity and improving execution,” Sharma said in an email to staff. “As we head toward Showcase and beyond, we’ll continue making the changes needed to position XBOX for the future.” Matthew Ball is speaking with Christopher Dring at The Game Business Live on Monday, June 8. More details on the event can be found here.
Sabres Goalie Named Potential Trade Target For Division Rival
Could the Sabres deal goalie Devon Levi to one of their top rivals?
UA Little Rock School of Business Golf Tournament Raises More Than $88,000 for Student Support
The UA Little Rock School of Business celebrated the success of its 15th annual golf tournament on May 18 at Pleasant Valley Country Club, raising more than $88,800 in gifts ... UA Little Rock School of Business Golf Tournament Raises More Than $88,000 for Student Support
Apple's Eddy Named Cannes Lions' Entertainment Person Of The Year
Apple's Eddy Cue will be named Entertainment Person of the Year at Cannes Lions next month.
E11EVEN Expands Its Signature Entertainment Experience Across Miami, Toronto, and New York During this Summer's Fútbol Tournament
Globally recognized for redefining nightlife through its one-of-a-kind 24/7 ultraclub format, E11EVEN Miami will expand its cultural footprint this summer with a multi-city entertainment initiative during the World Cup. The brand will activate in Miami, Toronto, and New York with a series of match screenings and parties from June 11 through July 19.
E11EVEN Expands Its Signature Entertainment Experience Across Miami, Toronto, and New York During this Summer's Fútbol Tournament
/PRNewswire/ -- Globally recognized for redefining nightlife through its one-of-a-kind 24/7 ultraclub format, E11EVEN Miami will expand its cultural footprint...
Students win statewide Frederick Douglass debate tournament
Slippery Rock University is championing multicultural education through competition. Four SRU students earned first place in the statewide Frederick Douglass Institute Collaborative conference and debate…
News industry scion James Murdoch buys New York magazine and Vox
Other Vox titles, including Eater, Popsugar, SB Nation, the Dodo, and the Verge, are not included in the transaction. They will make up a second, independent company under a new name.
Frank Mitloehner named UC Davis animal science chair
His appointment is effective June 1.
This week in Santa Cruz County business: Tourism officials focusing on regional visitors amid rising fuel costs; Diversity Center unionizes
Jessica M. Pasko takes the pulse of Santa Cruz County tourism ahead of the crucial summer visitor season, notes another local unionization effort and relays names, dates and numbers to know from the county business scene.
Crooked Letter Sports: Another championship, another 40-win season, but does Southern Miss have a chance for a national seed?
Today’s Crooked Letter menu has several flavors: college baseball, the Ferriss Trophy, Aaron Rei’s much-deserved PGA Championship victory, another remembrance of Charlie Rugg, the NBA phenom named Wemby and much, much more.
Here’s how you can win $100K to name John Morgan’s new Florida political party
After teasing a $100,000 prize for someone who can name his political party, John Morgan has now officially launched the contest.
Morning Sports: May 20, 2026
Buffalo HS Boys and Girls Soccer: They are the defending 3A state champs, and so far the Buffalo boys soccer team has taken everyone’s best shot this season. The Bison have put together a record of 11 wins and 3 losses and have the #1 seed out of the East heading into the state tournament, […]
Why renaming this common hormonal disorder is a huge deal
You probably know someone who has a condition that, until last week, was known as PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome. It affects one in eight reproductive-aged women. But despite it being such a common disorder, patients are often misdiagnosed and have delayed treatment. Now, medical professionals are trying to change that. After 15 years of work, the condition has been renamed to PMOS, or polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome. The new name reflects the real driver of the condition: disruptions in hormones. But how much can changing a name really do? Click here to access resources about PMOS in multiple languages. Interested in more science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
🎥 The maddest moments in the Copa Sudamericana
The Copa Sudamericana was also in action today, and these were the best moments from a crazy Tuesday. The STRANGEST moment!This mistake has no name... Deportivo Riestra goalkeeper Ignacio Arce conced...
Gretna Van Fleet, namesake of Grammy-winning band, dies at 95
The rock band Greta Van Fleet chose their name in 2012, dropping the "n" from Gretna.
Alcoa tops Knoxville's best moments from Day 1 of TSSAA spring state tournament
Here's a look at top moments from Day 1 of the TSSAA spring state tournaments for Knoxville area athletes and teams.
Materials scientist gains valuable research experience
The opportunities at the College of Engineering and Applied Science are what attracted Ananth Balasubramanian to the University of Cincinnati. He came to UC as a master's student and after two years, transitioned to a direct PhD program in materials science and engineering. Here, he works in the Digital Fabrication Laboratory and recently was named Graduate Student Engineer of the Month by CEAS.
Dodgers on Deck: Wednesday, May 20 at Padres
Shohei Ohtani is on the mound for the Dodgers at the end of their stretch of 13 game days in a row, starting the series finale against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night at Petco Park. Ohtani was named the National League pitcher of the month for March/April, and has allowed six total runs […]
Palmetto Sports team LIVE ahead of Clemson baseball's matchup vs. Notre Dame in ACC Tournament
Palmetto Sports' Ella Grogan and Caroline Soro preview Clemson baseball's matchup vs. Notre Dame in ACC Tournament LIVE.
Great Lakes Sports & Entertainment Network to air Tigers-Guardians game on Thursday
The Detroit Tigers will play Game 3 of their series against the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday, May 21 and there’s a new way to watch.
Paducah Sports Park to host first tournament in new facility this weekend
Crews are still finishing parts of the $65 million complex, but officials say the park is ready to welcome teams beginning Saturday.
Jonathan Weigel named one of the World's Best 40-Under-40 Graduate Business Professors by Poets & Quants - Haas News
Assistant Professor Jonathan Weigel, who teaches business ethics to MBA students and studies how fragile states can build more accountable governance, has been named one of Poets & Quants’ “World’s Best 40-Under-40 Graduate Business Professors of 2026.” Weigel was selected from more than 1,700 nominations from students, administrators, and faculty members at business schools around […]
Get Outside with Sports, Fitness, and Plenty of Fun This Summer
There’s no shortage of ways to play in the great outdoors on Florida’s Historic Coast Skimboarding PRO/AM Tournament Florida Skimboarding Pro/Am takes Place on Vilano Beach in St. Augustine Florida August 14-16. Bridge of Lions 5K The Annual 5k Run starts at Castillo de San Marcos, along Matanzas Bay and across the Historic Bridge of Lions takes place on July 11. St. Augustine, FL, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Summer is the perfect time to get outside, stay active, and explore everything Flo
Darden’s Christoph Herpfer Named One of “Best 40 Under 40 Business Professors” by Poets & Quants
Citing his holistic teaching approach, research with real-world application, and pioneering work to develop Darden's healthcare offerings, Poets & Quants named Christoph Herpfer to its list of the Best 40 Under 40 MBA Professors for 2026.
Shakira's eight-year tax fraud nightmare ends with acquittal in Spain
Shakira has maintained her innocence for eight years as Spain filed three separate tax fraud cases against her. With an acquittal on Monday, she cleared her name.
Experts: Maine-famous names might be liability this year
With early voting already underway leading up to the June 9 primary, Maine voters are seeing familiar family names on both parties’ ballots.
France Politics
French President Emmanuel Macron delivers his speech during a conference named "No Money for Terror", on the sidelines of the G7 finance ministers meeting, aimed at cutting off financing of
The great indoors: Travel Lane County seeks indoor sports venue
On this edition, we talk with Samara Phelps of Travel Lane County about its efforts to develop a large indoor court sports venue to both accommodate local teams and also attract out-of-town tournaments. We also talk with KLCC's Zac Ziegler about his story on Springfield Public Schools being found by the state to be non-compliant with certain curriculum.
Chicago Reader names a new publisher
The Chicago Reader has named a new publisher as the long-struggling alternative news outlet continues its latest turnaround effort.
John Morgan's $100K political party contest starts now
John Morgan needs your help to name his third party.
A key science publishing platform is cracking down on AI slop
The pre-print website arXiv has announced that researchers who put their names to papers which included errors clearly generated by artificial intelligence (AI) will face a year-long ban and ongoing restrictions.
Morgan & Morgan founder puts $100K on table, asks Americans to name new political party
Orlando attorney and political megadonor John Morgan is inviting Americans to help shape a new political movement, putting $100,000 behind a nationwide contest.
Keep Up Entertainment celebrates one year!
Keep Up Entertainment is marking its first anniversary with a free celebration featuring live music, DJs, food trucks and more!
Brown University names Francesca Beaudoin as public health dean
An alumna, Beaudoin has led the School of Public Health on an interim basis since January, and played a leadership role in the university’s healing and recovery effort in the aftermath of the campus shooting in December.
Sustainable Ag Named National Science Foundation Research Fellow
Sydney Bryson, a sustainable land and food systems major in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design, was named an NSF Graduate Research Fellow.
Scientists discover over 1,100 new marine species
Scientists have named 1,121 new marine species in a single year - from deep-sea ghost sharks to cave shrimp off Marseille.
Alabama city named one of the nation’s 50 best sports business cities
The Sports Business Journal published its fourth annual list.
VIDEO: NFIB’s Josh McLeod Discusses Top Small Business Issues on C-SPAN
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 19, 2026) – NFIB Director of Federal Government Relations Josh McLeod joined C-SPAN’s Washington Journal on Monday to discuss the current state of the small business economy and the top issues that are impacting Main Street. McLeod explains how the 20% Small Business Deduction
Central's Jacie Reardon embraces chaos of multi-sport spring, enters state among top throwers
Reardon is ranked top-three in the discus, shot put and javelin ahead of this week's state meet.
KPMG integrates Claude across its core business and workforce of more than 276,000 in strategic alliance
Anthropic is an AI safety and research company that's working to build reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems.
Dr. Elisabeth Ploran named inaugural dean of SFA’s College of Health Professions
Following a nationwide search, Stephen F. Austin State University has appointed Dr. Elisabeth Ploran as the inaugural dean of the College of Health Professions. Ploran will begin her tenure in July, coinciding with the launch of the new college.
Marking 28 years of impact, the 2026 L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in
UNESCO and The Fondation L’Oréal are proud to announce the names of the five international Laureates of the 2026 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards.
CEC Entertainment names Chris Monroe EVP, CFO
CEC Entertainment, parent company to Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza, has appointed Chris Monroe has EVP and CFO. Monroe has more than 30 years of experience in restaurants. aviation and defense sectors, according to a press release.
The latest on Ebola: A travel ban and an old vaccine
Affordable Care Act changes, drinking while pregnant, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Commanders named best team fit for the 'other' Diggs
The Washington Commanders have been named the best team fit for former Cowboys star.
Northwestern professors navigate politics, pedagogy in Trump-era classrooms
As history Prof. Michael Allen lectured about the Vietnam War in his American Wars class this quarter, he drew a connection between South Vietnamese police tactics and present-day immigration enforcement in the U.S.: that police force can alienate civilians rather than winning them over. He said this comparison was not meant to tell students what...
Sports roundup for Monroe County Region events May 16-18
Bedford's boys lacrosse opens the state tournament with a win over SMCC; Airport softball team takes second in Michigan Challenge.
DC politics have arrived in West Virginia
West Virginia politics have taken on a distinctly DC-style edge, brought in by Gov. Patrick Morrisey. While this approach may offer short-term gains for the governor and his allies, the long-term effects of the 2026 Republican Primary could extend well beyond another election cycle with fewer people willing to put their name and reputation on
The 2025-26 Clarion Sports Awards
Athletics at the University of Denver had yet another successful year. Highlighted by hockey’s national championship, gymnastics and women’s lacrosse making runs into the NCAA tournament and the
Indianapolis named No. 3 Best Sports Business City
With the No. 3 ranking, Indianapolis jumps eight spots from the inaugural rankings in 2023, when it was ranked No. 11.
Dr. Francesca L. Beaudoin named School of Public Health dean at Brown
Currently serving as interim dean, the accomplished physician and scholar will advance academic excellence, expand research and provide strategic direction for the school.
Woodbridge school counselor named 2026 Delaware Behavioral Health Professional of Year - State of Delaware News
Taylor Richey, a school counselor from the Woodbridge School District, is the state’s 2026 Delaware Behavioral Health Professional of the Year. Secretary of Education Cindy Marten made the announcement at a statewide banquet honoring the district and charter network behavioral health professionals of the year. The Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center counselor said […]
Business of the Week: Together for Youth
BROOME COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Together for Youth is the Greater Binghamton Chamber Business of the Week. First formed 140 years ago under the name Berkshire Farm Center, it has now grown into a st...
Boston Scientific invests $1.5B in MiRus with option to buy its TAVR business
Boston Scientific has invested heavily in Georgia-based MiRus, a rising name in the competitive TAVR landscape.
How reality TV stars seeking office are changing politics
Discuss how political candidates are capitalizing on name recognition through past exposure from reality TV
TXSE pulls from Jane Street, blockchain, D-FW business for new leaders
The upstart exchange announced its board of directors, while its parent company TXSE Group named a CFO.
Whoa! Netflix is Sending Narnia Heading to Theaters...What This Means for the Future of Film
(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.) Here’s a funny thing about the debate over whether streamers should release their movies in theaters first: Both sides think the other side represents the “conventional wisdom”. If you’ve been reading me for any amount of time, or even just scanned my front page, you know I think movies make more money by having a robust theatrical window compared to going straight-to-streaming. I’ve published thousands of words on this topic. And for years, I felt like I was standing up to a wave of opposition. See, while the “put your films in theaters to make money” take was obvious at any point before 2019, post-streaming revolution, most of the trendy thinkers took the opposite point of view. Big names argued that Netflix putting their film straight-to-streaming (“S-to-S” from here on out) actually made more money. Netflix was “disrupting” theaters, just as they disrupted Blockbuster Video, and since innovation is always good, this too was a great idea. This thinking then leaked into the mainstream business outlets like the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg. I read many articles whose take boiled down to “Netflix makes tons of money from S-to-S releases” and “theaters were in structural decline” anyways. Covid-19 shutting down theaters and the 2023 strikes shutting down film production seemingly justified this point of view, as the box office struggled to return to 2017-2019 heights. Yet I’ve also read folks arguing the opposite point: the conventional wisdom says to put films in theaters! From some writers’ points of view, “everyone” actually agrees/agreed with my “send your films to theaters” take—especially the stodgy traditional studios—and folks still didn’t understand Netflix’s genius. I feel like, for the last two years, many people have argued this point as if it’s conventional wisdom. You know what? I may have been wrong. At this point, the “S-to-S strategy makes money” might be the minority viewpoint. Especially with the news this month that Netflix will put at least one film—Greta Gerwig’s Narnia film The Magician’s Nephew—in theaters in 2027 for a full 49-day run is big news. So that’s the story of the week, but I’ll also explain why they’re making this move now and why Netflix may not completely embrace theaters, along with other topics, like how I don’t buy Disney’s “super app” strategy, the latest good news out of the unions, my take on the latest attacks against free speech, and a whole lot more. Let’s get started. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - Netflix Goes to Theaters! Listen, I promise not to victory lap too hard today. As I just wrote, I’ve argued against sending films straight-to-streaming for—checks calendar—eight years now. Since 2018. Yikes. That’s a long time. And for years, others painted my thinking as “conventional” in that I was standing up for the status quo against trendy, cool disruption. And that’s not cool! But math is math, and I never could make the S-to-S numbers work. The only thing that ever enabled that model was Wall Street’s brief exuberance for it. It seems like the heads of Netflix now agree with me. (There were always rumors that former head of film for Netflix Scott Stuber argued internally for theatrical releases as well.) As they announced: “The Magician’s Nephew_—the first film in a Narnia series of films—will open on 12-Feb-2027, with a 49 day theatrical exclusive run.”_ I’m a little surprised at how little coverage this big change actually got. Credit to Bloomberg for leading with it and Matt Belloni’s The Town for highlighting it with the provocatively titled podcast “Hell Hath Frozen Over”. But after that? Instead of getting as much coverage as, say, the FCC’s latest egregious crackdown on free speech, this news story got crickets. But it’s massively more important for the future business of entertainment. So let’s start with the obvious question… Why Put Your Movies in Theaters? So…why should Netflix put (some!) of their movies in theaters? Well, I’ve already written that in a very, very, very long article from 2022: [ ](https://entertainment.substack.com/p/the-data-is-in-theatrical-films-massively) [ The Data Is In: Theatrical Films Massively Outperform Straight-To-Streaming Films ](https://entertainment.substack.com/p/the-data-is-in-theatrical-films-massively) Entertainment Strategy Guy · April 5, 2023 [ Read full story ](https://entertainment.substack.com/p/the-data-is-in-theatrical-films-massively) To summarize, theatrical runs make much more money, especially blockbusters, because they earn more money per viewing,1 and that helps boost home entertainment sales. Theatrical films also perform as well or better than the streaming-only films. Now, partially this is driven by increased marketing for said films, but said marketing ultimately boosts the awareness of the movies and drives improved streaming and library performance as well. Again, I’ve made this case after reviewing the economic models and streaming data for years. Just last week, Emily Horgan also made the case for kids films! Yes, it is probably conventional wisdom, but that’s also because it’s true! I’d also argue we’ve seen a lot of data in the various studios’ behavior. As I’ve noted before, the more a studio needs to make money, the likelier they are to put films in theaters. As such, Disney, Universal, Warner Bros., Paramount and Sony all send their major films to theaters. Even if they once made a big S-to-S push (*cough* Disney *cough*), they’ve since relented and returned to theaters. The tech companies don’t need to make money, per se, so it took them years to embrace theaters. Apple doesn’t need to make money because it doesn’t disclose their (likely) Quibi-sized losses each year. (They fear bad press more than losing money.) Amazon announced two years ago that they planned to make Amazon-MGM Studios/Prime Video profitable on its own, and guess what? Now they’re putting films in theaters. That leaves Netflix. They’re in between the “no need to make money at all” and the “desperately need to make money to offset linear TV declines”, so they had less pressure to put some films in theaters. Plus, for years, they were the sexy disruptor, and Wall Street rewarded them for that. (Honestly, they still do.) Yet, even Netflix likely saw the money they were leaving on the table (I’ve estimated it at an easy billion dollars before) so they changed their course. I heard one pundit argue that, because Netflix already makes so much money, they don’t need to make more money, which sort of goes against everything I’ve ever learned about business and economics. Again, to be super-nuanced, sending “films to theaters” does not mean EVERY film. TV movies have been a thing for decades. Lifetime films, Hallmark holiday films, Disney Channel Original Movies, and so on, don’t need theatrical runs. But films above a certain budget level (say $25 to 50 million) almost certainly need theaters to maximize their revenue. The Scenarios (with a Dose of Skepticism) Now time for some skepticism: it won’t surprise me at all if Netflix re-changes course. Specifically, Netflix announced that their Narnia film will go to theaters. And I’d bet anything we see KPop Demon Hunters 2: The Huntering2 also goes to theaters, cause it’s the surest hit outside of a Disney animated sequel right now. But how much does Netflix truly commit to theaters? They’ve already tried to emphasize that this is a one-off move. I see three broad scenarios:
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