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William Shatner reveals truth behind 'Star Trek' Tribbles scene, sliding doors
LOS ANGELES ― While still helming the U.S.S. Enterprise as rugged Captain James T.
Tick-Borne Disease Center Hosts NY State Health Commissioner
New York State Health Commissioner James McDonald, MD toured Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Regional Tick-Borne Disease Resource Center and Clinic Sept. 1.
‘VisionQuest’ star Paul Bettany says new series is another ‘massive swing’ (exclusive)
‘VisionQuest’ star Paul Bettany interrogates the ‘intergenerational digital trauma’ of the upcoming Marvel series and talks reuniting with James Spader, who’s back as Ultron.
Farke on James, squad rotation and Chelsea
Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Carabao Cup third-round tie against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge (kick-off 20:00 BST). Farke said there's "a little question mark" over Daniel James as he "reported an issue with his back after the warm-up at Brighton". He added: "The scan results were good. Farke confirmed there will be some squad rotation against Chelsea to help "integrate new players".
Chelsea captain makes excuses after Arsenal defeat
Reece James suggested the Arsenal squad’s long time spent together helped them to overcome Chelsea on Sunday, but have the Gunners really had that much stability in the team?Photo by Justin Setterfi...
💣 James Rodríguez is close to joining Italy's second division!
The former Real Madrid player is close to Serie B: Avellino are betting on the attacking midfielder’s international experience in their push for promotionJames Rodríguez’s future could lie in Ita...
James L. West Center Executive Speaks at National Conference
Jaime Cobb-Tinsley, Vice President of Family & Professional Education at the James L. West Center for Dementia Care, participated in a best-practices panel
Former NBA Center Takes Shot at Cavaliers' James Harden
A former NBA center has called out Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden over his new contract.
James Alan Cook Celebrated for Success and Expertise in Law and Interactive Entertainment
September 8, 2026 -- James Alan Cook is noted for his legal career in computer law and interactive entertainment
‘Mistrust’ of Palantir may affect NHS research, says health minister
James Frith warns patients may be less willing to share data as new figures show a rise in opt-outs
Marching bands make season debut amid Saturday's storms
Saturday’s much-anticipated season opener for the James Madison University football team saw some of the festivities dampened by thunderstorms that hit the Shenandoah Valley throughout the weekend.
Burn's absence has not gone unnoticed
"We're on the telly!" Perhaps not the exact words uttered by Dan Burn Jr, but based upon his big smile and thumbs up once realising both he and his dad had made their way on to the St James' Park big screen on Saturday, I think I'm safe in my assumption. The VIP box was as close as Burn Sr got to the weekend's draw with Bournemouth. Injury has ruled him out of action until after the September international break, and his absence in the heart of the Newcastle defence hasn't gone unnoticed.
Notre Dame's Flanigan continues family tradition by delivering at Lambeau
Notre Dame tight end James Flanigan knew exactly how he wanted to celebrate scoring his first career touchdown in the stadium where his father and grandfather played. Flanigan’s father and grandfather, both named Jim Flanigan, each played for the Green Bay Packers. After scoring on a 3-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter of No. 4 Notre Dame’s 41-13 victory over Wisconsin at Lambeau Field, Flanigan pumped his fist in the air just as his dad used to do during his own playing days.
New James Bond feature film to première at GoldenEye
A new feature documentary exploring the life, imagination and enduring legacy of James Bond creator Ian Fleming – titled Ian Fleming and the Curse of James Bond – will première at GoldenEye, Fleming’s former Jamaican home, during the 80th anniversary year of the villa’s construction. Directed by Adam Low, the film examines Ian Fleming’s life, imagination and legacy beyond the legend of 007, considering the contradictions, pressures and fascinations that shaped both the man and the charged literary world he created.
Virginia Tech news: James Franklin blasts 'un-American' flag thrown
The James Franklin era at Virginia Tech has begun. Franklin got to enjoy the Enter Sandman entrance for the Hokies for the first time as the head coach. His team was also dominant, winning 73-3 over VMI. In the third quarter, Marcellous Hawkins Jr. scored on a two-yard run, putting the Hokies up 58-0. Hawkins then went up to one of the members of […] The post Virginia Tech news: James Franklin blasts 'un-American' flag thrown appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Players Ratings As Bournemouth Let Another Lead Slip Late On
Brilliant in spells but another ultimately frustrating finish for the Cherries. Bournemouth looked capable of running riot at St James’ Park but couldn’t find the killer third goal before Newcastle struck late again, but there was a lot to like about Marco Rose's side in this thriller up north.
Science Cafe returns Sept. 15 to discuss AI impacts
Science Cafe returns Sept. 15 at Litherman’s Brewery to discuss AI impacts with experts Nicholas Smith and James Dobson. Join the talk.
Letitia James’ Times Square shooting probe draws GOP criticism over New York’s mental health crisis
Saritha Komatireddy proposes a new Office of Civil Commitment after the Times Square fatal stabbing, saying New York fails mentally ill people.
James Madison outduels Liberty in Napier’s debut, 20-13
JMU rotates between QBs, still outduels Liberty’s run game, in Billy Napier’s successful debut.
Bronny James: Lakers have 'good vibes everywhere'
Guard Bronny James said that the vibes are positive on the Lakers right now as the new NBA season approaches.
James Franklin Era Begins With Virginia Tech’s 73-3 Domination
The James Franklin era at Virginia Tech couldn’t have started much better. The Hokies absolutely destroyed VMI 73-3 Saturday night at Lane Stadium, putting together a dominant performance in all three phases and immediately giving Virginia Tech fans a reason to believe this program could be headed in a completely different direction. Hokies Come Out…
LeBron James Joins Polymarket as Prediction Markets Court Sports' Biggest Stars: Here's What We Know
On Saturday, four-time NBA champion and four-time Olympic medalist LeBron James announced an upcoming partnership with Polymarket, the prediction market platform. James posted a 14-second video on X showing him exiting an elevator at “Polymarket HQ,” with floor buttons labeled...
Cavan Sullivan Scores In 3rd Straight Match, Does LeBron James Chalk Celebration
Cavan Sullivan scored in a third straight match to become the first teenager with a goal contribution in five straight MLS matches.
The next James Bond: the (00)7 questions fans want answered
Speculation has been building recently that an announcement about Daniel Craig's successor could be close.
Where is the 'True Lies' cast now? See the stars more than 30 years later
The lies, they are true! More than 30 years later, catch up with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis, and the rest of James Cameron’s crackerjack 'True Lies' cast.
Trump’s first major midterm money move: A $10 million Texas Senate ad blitz
This is the first significant spending in a premier general election contest by MAGA, Inc., and reflects how a once-safe Republican seat in Texas may be viable for Democrats with the candidacy of James Talarico.
Jays Roster Move: Tiedemann Up, Taillon IL
The title tells it all, but SB has this idea that I should put something into a post, not just a title. Seems strange to me. Jameson Taillon was put back on the IL with right elbow inflammation. Ricky Tiedemann has been called back from Buffalo. Tiedemann would have had to stay down for ten […]
Power & Politics: 25 years after 9/11 and preserving its history; Race for NJ's 7th Congressional District
Republican State Sen. Declan O'Scanlon, Executive Vice President of the Gary Sinise Foundation James Ravella and Democratic candidate for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District Rebecca Bennett join the show this week.
Power & Politics: 25 years after 9/11 and preserving its history; Race for NJ's 7th Congressional District
Republican State Sen. Declan O'Scanlon, Executive Vice President of the Gary Sinise Foundation James Ravella and Democratic candidate for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District Rebecca Bennett join the show this week.
Talarico plans Texas food drive to counterprogram Trump’s GOP convention
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico plans to hold a statewide food drive next week as Republicans descend on Dallas for President Donald Trump’s midterm convention.
College football viewing picks for September 5, 2026: How to watch Week 1
All Times Eastern 11 a.m. Webber International at Stetson — YouTube noon East Carolina at Alabama — ABC/ESPN Unlimited New Hampshire at Syracuse — ACC Network/ESPN Unlimited Bryant at Army — CBS Sports Network Oregon State at Houston — ESPN/ESPN Unlimited Liberty at James Madison — ESPNU/ESPN Unlimited North Texas at Indiana — Fox/Fox One…
Newcastle vs. Bournemouth
Newcastle United returns to St James’ Park on Saturday to face Bournemouth in its third Premier League game of the season. Matthias Jaissle’s new-look side remains unbeaten across its first three competitive matches and enters the weekend with four league points after Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa scored in a 2-0 victory away to Tottenham […]
Toronto Blue Jays Announce Trey Yesavage Update Amid Playoff Push
The Toronto Blue Jays welcomed back Jameson Taillon from the IL on Friday night against the Kansas City Royals, but they’re still awaiting the potential return of Trey Yesavage.Yesavage played a pivotal role as a rookie last year during the Blue Jays’ World Series run, and before his injury this season, he quickly became Toronto’s […] The post Toronto Blue Jays Announce Trey Yesavage Update Amid Playoff Push appeared first on HEAVY.
Jays Crush Royals
Blue Jays 9 Royals 2 Let’s get the bad news out of the way off the start. Jameson Taillon came out of the game after the second inning with right elbow discomfort. Why is it always the throwing arm that gets the discomfort? Oh right, because they are doing something very unnatural with the throwing […]
Jays Roster Move: Tallion Up, Tiedemann Down
I was very hopeful that Ricky Tiedeman would spend the rest of the season with the Jays. Oh well. Jameson Taillon has been added to the Jays roster, and will be starting tonight. He had forearm tendinitis, but wasn’t out terribly long. He started two games, for the Jays, before hitting the IL, allowing 3 […]
Comer indicates McConnell staffers aiming for lawmaker to return to Senate later this month
Rep. James Comer indicated that he has spoken with McConnell staffers who indicated they are aiming for the senator will return later this month.
Lakers Champion Gives Verdict on LeBron James' 76ers Future
LeBron James is entering a part of his career he has never quite experienced before. At 41, with his 24th NBA season ahead of him, the four-time champion has taken a much different path into the next chapter than he has at any point since entering the league.
Benson, James to make pitch for governor to Detroit Economic Club
The event will be held Sept. 16. Each candidate will have solo time on stage.
Panthers Lose 6-Foot-4 TE to Cowboys
The Carolina Panthers recently discarded an experienced 6-foot-4 tight end from their roster ahead of Week 1 of the NFL season. The Dallas Cowboys opted to be the beneficiary. On Thursday, the NFL’s official transaction report showed that the Cowboys signed TE James Mitchell to their practice squad. The Panthers had waived Mitchell after the […] The post Panthers Lose 6-Foot-4 TE to Cowboys appeared first on HEAVY.
Only James Peoples Until Penn State Football
One. More. Freaking. Day.
Two Reform UK officials step down after undercover report on party donations
Reform says Dan Jukes and James Orr have left their roles as it launches an investigation into the report.
Farage aides step down after undercover report on Reform UK donations
James Orr and Dan Jukes have stepped down from positions pending outcome of party investigation, says Reform UK
West Palm Beach mayor gets ethics clearance for private business venture
West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James has been approved by the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics to start a private business venture while in office, with restrictions to prevent conflicts of interest.
Senator Andy Kim Tours Saint James Health With RWJBarnabas Health Community Health Team
RWJBarnabas Health welcomed Senator Andy Kim to the Saint James Health Clinic at East Side High School in Newark to share how the school-based model is helping bring care directly into the community.
Can Paolo Banchero Recapture LeBron James Comparison?
At Paolo Banchero's best, he shows flashes that are similar to LeBron James, but can he do it consistently?
Nets’ Brown Jr. Receives Praise From Fellow Louisville Alum
Donovan Mitchell draws comparisons to James Harden while hailing the rookie’s elite basketball IQ, signaling a new era of playmaking and defensive versatility for the Brooklyn backcourt.
Smithtown High School East Science Director Wins National Chemistry Award
Maria Zeitlin was named the 2027 recipient of the James Bryant Conant Award in High School Chemistry Teaching.
GOP lawmaker says he expects McConnell will return to Capitol Hill later this month after lengthy absence
House Oversight Chair James Comer of Kentucky said Thursday that Sen. Mitch McConnell’s staff have told him they are hoping the senator – who has had an extended absence from Washington due to health issues – will return when the Senate comes back into session on September 14.
Sony and Microsoft say they’re not obligated to pass U.S. tariff refunds to consumers, echoing Nintendo
Back in July, Sony executives told investors that the company expected to receive $508 million in refunds from the U.S. government, after tariffs that the PlayStation-maker paid were ruled mostly in 2025 were found to be illegal. “Most” of the refund would by recouped by Sony’s gaming division, its chief financial officer said. This week, Sony’s lawyers are arguing that the company is not legally obligated to pass those proceeds on to consumers who paid for recently price-hiked PlayStation consoles. That’s in the face of a lawsuit from gamers calling on them to do exactly that. “Paying fair market price for voluntarily purchased consumer goods is not a legally cognizable injury in fact,” the lawyers wrote in a legal motion filed on Monday, as they asked a judge in California’s Northern District to dismiss a potential class action lawsuit over the tariff refunds. Microsoft made a similar argument two weeks ahead of Sony’s lawyers, in a similar lawsuit brought by a gamer in federal court in Washington State. As Microsoft’s legal team put it on August 21, in their request for a dismissal of that lawsuit: “There is nothing unjust about Plaintiff purchasing an Xbox at an advertised price and getting exactly what he paid for—regardless of whatever theory he devised months later about Microsoft’s cost structure.” Both legal fights are set to go on for some time. How things got to this point U.S. tariffs impacting a wide range of imported goods, including game consoles, had kicked off in early 2025. In May 2025, Microsoft raised the price of its Xbox consoles, citing “market conditions and the rising cost of development.” They raised them again that September. In August of that year, Sony raised the price of PlayStation 5 consoles, citing “a challenging economic environment.” Sony later told investors that its tariff fees for the fall quarter were nearly $200 million. in February of this year, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the 2025 tariffs illegal, prompting impacted companies to begin to request refunds. In turn, consumers began suing the likes of Sony and Microsoft to get what they said was their share. The gamers in the Microsoft and Sony lawsuits argue that the 2025 price hikes of PlayStation and Xbox consoles, which added $50 or more to their sticker price, were due to illegal tariffs and should now be returned to consumers. The Sony suit started in May, when a group of gamers sued in federal court in California, saying Sony Interactive Entertainment (PlayStation) would be unjustly enriching itself if it did not pass tariff refunds to its PS5 buyers. “Sony is poised to be paid twice for the same unlawful tariff burden: once by its customers (through elevated prices) and once by the U.S. government (through tariff refunds),” the gamers’ lawyers wrote at the time. They called for Sony to partially reimburse anyone who bought a PlayStation in the U.S. since August 1, 2025. The Microsoft suit, filed by gamer Trevor Hastings against the Xbox giant in July, made similar claims. The console makers push back In late July, Nintendo’s lawyers, facing a similar suit accusing them of double-dipping on tariffs and refunds, replied with arguments that previewed Microsoft’s and Sony’s: “Nintendo or one of its retailers set a price for each product, and consumers decided whether that price was worth paying,” they wrote. Sony has buttressed that Nintendo-style argument this week by saying that the gamers have failed to prove that tariffs were the reason for its August 2025 PS5 price hike. They call thatclaim “speculative and illogical.” Other factors, including “inflation, currency fluctuations, component costs, logistics, competitive dynamics, or demand,” could have played a role. (No, the Sony lawyers do not break down the costs and factors that officially triggered the price increases). Microsoft has also argued that there’s no proof in these lawsuits that tariffs drove all or some of the price increase, as it seeks to dismiss the tariff refund suit it’s facing: “Plaintiff provides no specific allegations that would establish any pricing differential attributable to tariffs or suggest any possibility that Microsoft applied then or could recreate now any dollar-for-dollar calculation of tariff-related pricing—any more than it could any other market factor that affects pricing.” To further skewer the gamer side’s argument in its case, Sony’s lawyers have pointed to what might be a surprising defense: yet another PlayStation 5 price hike from this past spring, after the tariffs were ruled illegal. “If the original price increase were attributable to tariffs, SIE [Sony Interactive Entertainment, aka PlayStation] would have had no reason to raise prices again after the Supreme Court invalidated the IEEPA tariffs.” … “If tariffs were the cause of the price increases, one would expect SIE to lower prices once the tariffs were eliminated—not raise them again. Instead, the timeline confirms that the pricing of PlayStation consoles includes a diverse and dynamic set of input costs.” Judges have not yet ruled on the arguments made by Sony, Microsoft or Nintendo. Last week, Panic, the company behind the small, yellow Playdate handheld said it would be passing its tariff refunds on to consumers. It is the only gaming hardware maker to have made such a pledge. Game File is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my reporting, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Item 2: A reporter’s second Second Life Wagner James Au, who from 2003-2006 was paid by San Francisco-based tech company Linden Lab to be a full-time journalist embedded in their virtual world Second Life, is returning to the company. This time, he’ll be an editorial advisor and business development specialist, he tells Game File. The new role will involve trying to share the stories of people inhabiting Second Life’s ongoing online world with reporters and by extension the public. Au plans to continue to also chronicle some of that through his long-running blog New World Notes. I’ve known Au since the mid-2000s and featured him in a 2007 article for the Columbia Journalism Review about reporters like him opening up virtual news outlets within Second Life. As I wrote at the time: On April 22, 2003, writing as Hamlet Linden for the New World Notes blog on Second Life’s Web site, Au introduced himself. “For the next few months, Linden Lab has invited me to set aside my journalist cap, and instead, don the digital beanie of their in-house virtual correspondent.” He wasn’t paid to keep it positive. He wrote about builders and eccentrics, but then in August of that year, he reported on a tax revolt against Linden Lab (a complaint about the fees it charges users who build stuff) led by a resident whose avatar was a big cat. Second Life has always been less of a video game and more of a virtual world where people can live, hang out, make art, sell virtual items and flirt. Back in 2007, Au described touring it as “sort of like underwater lucid dreaming.” For the past two decades, Au has maintained New World Notes as an independent publication. But he said he’s been drawn back to Second Life and Linden Lab as a place to directly work. The virtual world has around 650,000 monthly active users, he said, “which is actually about what it was during the hype wave.” Au says he’s still finding rich stories in Second Life, the kind that keep him interested 20 years into the beat: “Over the last few months for instance, I wrote about an SL creator in Venezuela whose apartment was destroyed by the earthquakes, so the global SL community rallied to get him back on his feet,” he told me. “Then there’s the woman from a Middle Eastern country who explored her lesbian sexuality in SL, then earned enough from her virtual jewelry to escape her abusive family situation and country.” Au wants to beckon more reporters to give Second Life another look. He argues that it is often ahead of internet trends, noting, for example, an early backlash in the community against AI-made art. Now the platform is drawing curiosity from more of the user-generated content community who’ve grown up with the likes of Roblox, according to Au. “Second Life was too early during its hype wave in 2005-2010, but it now feels right for a new wave of interest,” he told me.
N.Y. leads 23-state lawsuit over new Title X family planning funding conditions
Attorney General Letitia James is leading the challenge to new conditions tied to Title X.
CNBC Sport: Josh Harris on signing LeBron James, rebuilding the Commanders and rising sports values
CNBC's Michael Ozanian sits down with Josh Harris, managing partner of Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment.
Florida Democrats call for attorney general’s impeachment over Hope Florida
Democrats have little power in Tallahassee.
Nicolas Cage is the martini-drinking spy who inspired James Bond in cheeky “Fortitude” trailer
The action comedy also stars Matthew Goode, Ed Skrein, Ben Kingsley, and an unrecognizable Michael Sheen as Winston Churchill.
EA SPORTS FC™ 27 Brings Fans Closer to The World’s Game With New Partners, Leagues, and Stadiums
Powered by the support of global football partners, EA SPORTS FC™ 27 captures The World’s Game with unrivalled authenticity. Today, Electronic Arts announced an expanded roster of leagues, clubs, partners and stadiums coming to EA SPORTS FC 27, bringing players closer to the football they love through one of the most authentic representations of The World’s Game. Additions include new and renewed partnerships with a number of major European clubs, the highly anticipated return of Liga MX, and the continuation of EA SPORTS FC’s long-term relationship with the Bundesliga, the ROSHN Saudi League and the A-League. FC 27 AUTHENTICITY “With EA SPORTS FC 27, we’re building on years of bringing our community closer to football,” said James Salmon, Senior Director Partnership Marketing, EA SPORTS FC . “New and renewed partnerships bring more of the clubs, leagues, players and stadiums fans care about into FC 27, with the authenticity they expect from us. Together, they make The World’s Game
Dolly Parton And Tim Curry, Two Entertainment Icons Gone
On Tuesday, Aug. 25, the world received a one-two gut punch. First, the news hit that American musical icon and philanthropist Dolly Parton passed away at the age of 80.
Chomp the Block returns, Lauren Groff with Marlon James at Heartwood
Looking for something to do this week in Gainesville/Alachua County? Check out Chomp The block, the Matheson Museum, live music in Gainesville and Alachua.
Newcastle 2.0 Underway After Transformative Transfer Window
Matthias Jaissle’s tactical revolution takes shape at St James’ Park as marquee signing Matias Fernández-Pardo headlines a ruthless squad overhaul built on youth, intensity, and strategic identity.
Former Florida governor hopeful hauled out of county meeting after protesting Isarael investments
James Fischback was forcibly removed from a Miami-Dade commissioners meeting after protesting the county's raised investment limit in Israel bonds.
What Box Office Bomb Crushed Obsession on Streaming?
(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 into this week’s issue, let me ask you for some suggestions. At the risk of coining too many names for too many things (hence my dictionary of terms...), I need a name for straight-to-streaming films that are too expensive to justify a straight-to-streaming release, but not big enough to justify a theatrical release. Like some of the films I highlighted in last week’s tally of the biggest film flops of 2026 so far: Hulu’s Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice, Pizza Movie or Never Change! They don’t feel like “made for TV movies” (think Hallmark and Lifetime movies, cheap Netflix romcoms, or Disney Channel Original movies, for example) but they don’t feel big enough for the big screen. They’re not “cinematic” enough, so to speak. As I wrote... “I still need a name for this middle zone of film that’s too expensive to go straight-to-streaming but too small to justify a theatrical release (with all the PR, distribution, marketing and whatnot costs that go along with it), the Goldilocks zone of streaming film death.” Friend of the newsletter Brandon Katz has suggested the “Bermuda Budget Triangle”, “The Platform Gap” and “The Distribution Deadzone”. I love that first one. I’d offer up the much wordier “The Streaming Budget Dead Zone” or “the Goldilocks Zone of streaming film death” but that last one isn’t accurate since, unlike Goldilocks’ porridge, these films are the opposite of “just right”. That’s the problem! Anyway, if you have any suggestions, let me know! On to today’s Streaming Ratings Report. As you can tell by today’s headline, things are going to be spicy! I’m looking at a box office bomb that did really, really well on streaming, somewhat challenging a few different narratives. And another Netflix series declined in its second season. All that, plus Wicked: For Good switching streamers, The Hawk continuing its strong run, _The Bear’_s finale season finally dropping off the charts, the WNBA posting a big viewership number, “shallow libraries”, a sitcom spinoff failing to launch, more big budget IP flopping on Paramount+, all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. 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 July 20th to July 26th, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Film - The Latest Theatrical Success Story on Streaming In the latest edition of “Flops, Bombs and Misses of the First Half of 2026”, I made a crucial change: I started including theatrical films with the streaming misses. The streamers have collectively—including Netflix, but not to as big of an extent—stopped making a lot of straight-to-streaming films, and the ones they do make aren’t as expensive as in the heyday of the streaming bubble. After the following two films bombed in theaters, you’d guess that they’ll be included in my next collection of flops, bombs and misses six months from now: Masters of the Universe on Prime Video (only $64 million domestic box office) Mortal Kombat II on HBO Max ($79 million domestic) But you’d be wrong! Masters of the Universe, a reboot of the He-Man franchise, a toy from the 1980s, came to streaming on 22-July and did great! This long-gestating project—it’s been at every studio for years, and came close to getting a greenlight at Netflix—then finally came to theaters in June, and showed up on streaming less than two months later. (I don’t love this short theatrical window.) It surprisingly grabbed nearly 20 million hours on its debut: That means, wait for it, Masters of the Universe is currently the eighth biggest film on streaming through two weeks. My rough bar for “hit” is shows or films in the top 15%. Ergo…Masters of the Universe is a legit, streaming hit! (One quick caveat: if it falls out of the top ten next week, it will move to 13th overall, just on the edge of the top 15.) Of course, that’s the data for just 2026. Here’s how it stacks up to Prime Video’s theatrical films: That drop into its second week is typical for Amazon films, but also a worrying sign. I have a feeling interest in this film is front-loaded and we’ll see it drop off after this. As for Mortal Kombat II, in this case, the viewership numbers roughly match the theatrical outing, with only 4.1 million hours in its first week. Here’s how it stacks up to other HBO Max films: The best defense of this number is that, as a relatively violent rated-R film, Mortal Kombat II never had a good chance at breaking out. So now it’s time for a little big of “Entertainment Nuance Guy”: First, yeah, my headline is obviously facetious, since Masters of the Universe besting Obsession says more about horror as a genre than it does that film. Second, I read and listened to quite a few “nobody wanted this IP” takes about Masters of the Universe, and that’s not really true. At least enough people wanted it to power a 20 million+ hour debut! Third, both this film and Mortal Kombat II were considered “average” by viewers, but not great films, with a 6.4 and 6.3 respectively on IMDb. That’s just shy of the level needed to be a word-of-mouth hit. Fourth, in the olden days, strong word of mouth could transform a box office miss into a cable/DVD hit, like Austin Powers or The Shawshank Redemption. We haven’t seen a lot of examples of that on streaming, though. And there are far fewer ways to monetize the post-theatrical life of a film these days. Fifth, Prime Video has shown an ability to push their own titles well, likely because they control the Amazon Fire TV ecosystem. Add it all up, and here’s my nuanced take on Masters of the Universe: it was a box office bomb, but, shockingly, a streaming hit. Unfortunately, while being a theatrical hit saves your film financially, being a streaming hit does not. Both Masters of the Universe and Mortal Kombat II had big budgets and needed to make more money in theaters to justify them. So…Straight-to-Streaming or Theaters? We’ve hit a really fun point in the streaming calendar, since the films that came out in theaters in April, May, and June are now arriving on streaming. So the “Do theatrical releases help streaming performances?” question is gonna get a fresh round of updates nearly every week. No single week will answer the question, but we may get some insights. For example, so far in 2026, it looks like theatrical films are lasting longer on the weekly Nielsen film charts. Here’s a list of films that have made the charts in their fourth or fifth week of release, separated by “for kids” and “general entertainment”: It certainly seems like theatrical films are lasting just a pinch longer on the charts, with Project Hail Mary being the current five-week champion. One Battle After Another did well for HBO Max too, and even The Sheep Detectives made it four weeks. The only exception to this trend? Obsession, which only lasted two weeks on the charts. You might tempted to overreact to this news. Don’t. Obsession is a huge horror hit, but horror just doesn’t do as well on streaming. By the way, here’s the Google Trends for various theatrical and stremaing films: Plus, when it comes to Netflix in four months, Obsession may have another big boost. Quick Notes on Film Note that when I write, “the streamers have pulled back on straight-to-streaming films” that doesn’t mean “abandoned” because Netflix is gonna Netflix. On 24-July, they released 72 Hours, a Kevin Hart comedy. Along with Eddie Murphy, Mark Wahlberg, John Cena and Adam Sandler, Kevin Hart is a streaming film star now. Did this latest one work? Not really. It only garnered two weeks of 13.2 and 12.2 million hours on its debut, well below the 20-million-hour hit threshold. It also was poorly received critically—a 44 on Metacritic—and by customers—a 5.4 on IMDb on 21K IMDb reviews. 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… The latest Netflix true crime doc to pop on the charts… How The Bear finished its run… Netflix’s latest Western to return to streaming… What Paramount+ animated film flopped… And what sitcom also missed… All the flops, bombs and misses… And a whole lot more… ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. Coming Soon! I’m behind by a week, so we’ve got two issues coming your way this week, including one in a couple of days or so, then we’ll be all caught up**.** Next issue, inspired by The Super Mario Galaxy Movie coming to Peacock, I’m going to take a look at the workhouse of streaming TV: kids films. Plus The Devil Wears Prada 2 continues theatrical films’ big run on streaming. All that, plus another surprise hit on Hulu, Lioness on CBS, and a whole lot more. Long term, LeBron James is filming his own “Last Dance”-style docu-series, surprising no one. But as I’ve been writing about a lot this summer, this genre is really overrated, so whoever ends up buying it (reportedly ESPN) really shouldn’t pay too much for it.
Florida Politics: Hope Florida, Nixon-Moody debate?
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is set to host a forum with several huge names in the Florida Republican Party, such as Attorney General James Uthmeier and GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Byron Donalds. Meanwhile, Angie Nixon is throwing her hat into the ring, challenging U.S. Senator Ashley Moody to a public debate ahead of the general election. POLITICO Reporter and Florida Playbook author Kimberly Leonard joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to discuss what's new in Florida politics.
James Harrison calls out Steelers over shocking fan-favorite release
Pittsburgh Steelers legend James Harrison called out the team over its recent release of fan-favorite linebacker Elandon Roberts.
Eagles release rookie edge rusher Keyshawn James-Newby
Philadelphia released seventh-round rookie Keyshawn James-Newby while finalizing its initial 53-man roster.
James Talarico visits Fort Worth with Mark Cuban to discuss healthcare
FORT WORTH, Texas — While on a 25-mile campaign walk from Taylor, Texas, to Round Rock, Texas, James Talarico got fatigued and nauseous and went to the emergency room the
De Zerbi insists he remains confident in Spurs ‘project’ but admits ‘mentality’ challenge
Roberto De Zerbi admits Tottenham’s biggest challenge is finding the “right mentality” after they suffered a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle.Spurs were beaten at St James’ Park as goals from Anthony E...
Analysis: Encouraging signs for new boss Jaissle
Newcastle fans may well have found themselves in the opposite position to Spurs supporters before the campaign had started - fearful of what was coming. Tonali was one of three key departures from St James' Park, along with captain Bruno Guimaraes, who went to Arsenal for £85m this month, and England winger Anthony Gordon after his £69m move to Barcelona. Manager Eddie Howe left on 31 July after nearly five successful years, which included guiding the Magpies to their first domestic trophy in 70 years with victory in the 2025 Carabao Cup.
Fact File: Michael Zetterer
Leeds United have added great depth in the goalkeeping department with the signing of German goalkeeper Michael Zetterer.Providing competition for James Trafford, the 31-year-old arrives from Bundesli...
Duo to bring sounds of Québec to House Party
Roy-James, a dynamic Montreal duo that weaves together the musical traditions of Québec, Balfolk and New England, will perform an intimate evening of song and strings at Bagaduce Music’s 2nd
James Harrison Blasts Steelers Projected Starter Before Roster Cuts
Former Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker James Harrison ripped the team's projected starting right tackle Dylan Cook. The post James Harrison Blasts Steelers Projected Starter Before Roster Cuts appeared first on HEAVY.
Steelers Cut Ties with Wide Receiver After Disappointing Preseason
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released wide receiver Jakobie Keeney-James, the team announced on Friday. Keeney-James is among the first wave […]
Rep. Crockett says she’ll be campaigning ‘downballot’ instead of with Talarico
The congresswoman, who lost the primary Senate race to state Rep. James Talarico, did not mention him by name.
Mavs Coach Leaving Dallas To Join LeBron James' 76ers
Phil Handy, one of the league's best developmental coaches and a personal favorite of Kyrie Irving, is leaving Dallas for Philadelphia.
Jasmine Crockett has no plans to campaign for James Talarico
Jasmine Crockett tells Laura she will not be campaigning with James Talarico in the closely-watched Senate race in Texas. Crockett says she’ll be supporting down ballot candidates in the midterms who are often overshadowed.
Louisiana fertilizer plants lay off 200 as war with Iran drives up cost of key raw material
The company said it is reducing staffing at the plants in Convent and St. James, because of the availability and cost of sulfur, one of the key components of phosphate fertilizer production. Ammonia production at the Faustina plant in St. James will not be affected.
Louisiana fertilizer plant lays off 200 as war with Iran drives up cost of key raw material
The company said it is reducing staffing at the plants in Convent and St. James, because of the availability and cost of sulfur, one of the key components of phosphate fertilizer production. Ammonia production at the Faustina plant in St. James will not be affected.
More than 200 employees laid off at St. James Parish fertilizer plant
The company said it is reducing staffing at the plants in Convent and St. James, because of the availability and cost of sulfur, one of the key components of phosphate fertilizer production. Ammonia production at the Faustina plant in St. James will not be affected.
Photos: Partial lunar Eclipse over St. Louis delights at Science Center
Hundreds of people showed up at the St. Louis Science Center James S. McDonnell Planetarium to watch a partial eclipse unfold under clear skies on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. Members
Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico teams with Mark Cuban on plan to break up healthcare
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico unveiled a plan to bust what he says are healthcare monopolies in an effort to lower costs.
‘There’s a whole process’: Bangor business owner highlights needle disposal challenges after patio incident
James Gallagher owns Bangin’ Whoopie in Bangor. He said he was first alerted to the person injecting drugs by a five-year-old and her grandmother.
Reggie Watts dropped from festivals after abuse allegations
Reggie Watts has reportedly been dropped from the lineups of multiple festivals after being accused of 'reckless' and 'abusive' behavior.
Jameson Parker Joins QC Entertainment As President Of Production
Jameson Parker has joined QC Entertainment ('Get Out,' 'BlacKkKlansman') as President of Production, Deadline can report exclusively.
In Texas Senate race, Talarico seeks depositions that could damage Paxton
Democrat James Talarico has leaned into Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s past legal scandals to try to win over moderate Republicans.
LeBron James’ $300M business deal has a surprising tie to former Lakers owner Mark Walter
LeBron found a clever way to turn future earnings into serious cash years before he needed it.
Josh Harris Talks Landing LeBron on ‘Sportico Sports Business’
Josh Harris admits that even though he’s the owner of the 76ers, he’s not LeBron James’ boss. “LeBron doesn’t have a boss,” Harris said in an interview for the latest episode of Sportico Sports Business Presented by Endava, airing Tuesday night on YES Network. “I’m totally comfortable with it. I think that LeBron—or any athlete who’s …
Josh Harris Talks Landing LeBron on ‘Sportico Sports Business’
Josh Harris admits that even though he’s the owner of the 76ers, he’s not LeBron James’ boss. “LeBron doesn’t have a boss,” Harris said in an interview for the latest episode of Sportico Sports Business Presented by Endava, airing Tuesday night on YES Network. “I’m totally comfortable with it. I think that LeBron—or any athlete who’s …
James Talarico continues to edge out Ken Paxton in Texas’ U.S. Senate race, new poll finds
The latest University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll shows Democratic state Rep. Talarico leading Republican Attorney General Paxton by three percentage points, with 14% of respondents undecided. Republicans maintain a modest lead over Democratic candidates in most other leading statewide contests.
Lakers predicted to trade Bronny James to Clippers for $60M former first-rounder in 3-team deal
The Los Angeles Lakers are still in need of a couple of holes to fill. In this deal, they let go of Bronny James for a paint beast.
Josh Hart on Sixers adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown and if Philly is a sports town
Former Villanova Wildcat and NBA Champion Josh Hart joins John Clark to share his thoughts on the Sixers added LeBron James and Jaylen Brown.
Buy this semiconductor stock that could soon overtake Intel in CPU market, Raymond James says
The investment firm upgraded the semiconductor name to strong buy from outperform.
Trump to headline RNC fundraiser in Houston aimed at boosting Ken Paxton’s Senate campaign
An analysis by AdImpact suggests that Paxton, Democratic state Rep. James Talarico, and groups supporting both campaigns could spend roughly $440 million on the Texas Senate race, making it the second-most expensive U.S. Senate contest in history.
Alpharetta weighs North Point sports, entertainment district
Jamestown, a developer, is seeking approvals for a sports and entertainment district that would transform Alpharetta’s North Point Mall. The requests cleared the city’s planning commission in a 4-3 vote Aug. 6.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ to oust ‘Titanic’ from top 5 highest-grossing films at global box office
James Cameron’s days with three films in the top 5 highest-ever earners at the global box office are numbered, as ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ is poised to unseat ‘Titanic’ at No. 5.
Old Forge history series concludes with Salem witch trials program
James Spencer will examine the Salem witch trials through modern science during the final Town of Webb Historical Association Local History program.
Liverpool fight back in thrilling four-goal draw
Rebecca Lowe and the chaps react to Newcastle's 2-2 draw with Liverpool, where a late stoppage-time penalty rescued a point for the Reds at St. James' Park.
Extended HLs: Newcastle v. Liverpool Matchweek 1
Watch full-match highlights from Newcastle's battle with Liverpool at St. James' Park in Matchweek 1.
Retro Recap: All The Classic Gaming News From The Past Week (August 23rd 2026)
Golden Axe! James Pond! Zelda! Panzer Dragoon!
Apollo 15 astronauts collected tiny green glass beads from the Moon in 1971; more than 35 years later scientists found evidence of water inside, changing what we knew about the lunar interior
In 1971, Apollo 15 astronauts David Scott and James Irwin noticed something unusual on the Moon: tiny green flecks scattered across the otherwise grey surface. They collected samples and brought them back to Earth, unaware that the material would decades later challenge a long-held belief about the Moon.
Lakers' Luka Doncic's chemistry with Jaden Hardy is Bronny James' worst nightmare come true
The Los Angeles Lakers are still trying to figure out their roster and rotations for the upcoming season. It seems Bronny James could already be doomed.
Back-to-school healthy habits for the family
As families settle into a new school year, staying energized, focused and healthy can be a challenge. James De Los Rios with Life Time Fitness Atlanta has simple, practical tips to help families build wellness routines that actually stick.
Reigning NFL rushing champion James Cook focused on helping the Bills win
The Buffalo Bills gave Cook a $46 million, four-year deal that’s a bargain compared to the money teams handed out to running backs this month.
James Gunn reveals title, description for Jimmy Olsen/Gorilla Grodd series, calls it DC’s ‘first foray’ into true crime
James Gunn and HBO Max shared the official title and description for DC’s Jimmy Olsen/Gorilla Grodd mockumentary series, which the ‘Superman’ filmmaker called ‘our first foray into the true crime genre.’