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Skip the Touch ID Scan: Unlock iPhone Duo With Apple Watch
iPhone Duo uses a Touch ID sensor built into the side button for authentication. Some may feel this is a step backwards after almost a decade of Face ID on iPhones, but if you wear an Apple Watch, you can use it to unlock your iPhone Duo instead. This way, you don't need to touch the side button at all. It's the closest thing we have to a seamless Face ID experience on iPhone Duo (at least for now). The feature is called Unlock with Apple Watch.
Denver Film declares John Cho an outlaw
Dispatch from the Denver Film Festival: Evolving comic actor John Cho accepts award and talks about his sinister turn as a cult leader ... Local filmmakers make the case for stronger Colorado film incentives. That and more.
Alabama’s Receiver Rotation Raises a Bigger Question for Ryan Grubb
Crimson Tide wide receiver Noah Rogers waited almost the entire devastating loss at Tennessee from the sideline. The NC State transfer, who played two snaps in Knoxville, and Keelon Russell, who never threw a pass his way. Alabama’s leading receiver, Ryan Coleman-Williams, missed the game after reportedly having knee surgery, so the door looked wide …
TGR Rocket Science Film Features Sun Valley Skier Karl Fostvedt
Watch winter athletes push the physics of what’s possible with reckless abandon in TGR’s new winter .... READ MORE
14-year-old Ngozi Wright makes feature film début
At just 14 years old, Ngozi Muzik Wright adds another milestone to an impressive performing arts journey that began when she was barely old enough to speak. The gifted young Jamaican, whose commanding dub poetry performances have captivated audiences at home and throughout the diaspora, has stepped on to the big screen in her first full-length feature film, From A Yardie To A Yankee.
He Kept Driving for Uber and Paying for Health Insurance. Medicare Could Still Add a 10% Late-Enrollment Penalty
Driving for Uber while carrying your own health insurance feels like playing by the rules, but Medicare draws a line most gig workers never see coming, and crossing it quietly locks in a surcharge that compounds every year you stay on the road.
Jenna Ortega ‘almost fell on’ her face after filming “Iron Man 3”: ‘I didn’t want to move’ (exclusive)
The 2013 Marvel movie marked Ortega’s film debut.
Elizabeth Holmes film puts up a fight against 'Clayface' at box office
A movie set in the world of Batman and a three-hour documentary about Elizabeth Holmes went head-to-head at the box office this weekend, and it turned out to be a closer contest than expected.
Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård on 'Wicker' sex scenes, big themes
Colman and co-star Alexander Skarsgård sat down with The Envelope to discuss the unusual (and unusually bawdy) fable of a medieval fisherwoman and the man of her wishes.
‘Resident Evil’ film resurrects horror game franchise
The first “Resident Evil” game came out in 1996, and since then, the franchise has been working to bring zombies, creatures and deadly outbreaks to life. For the newest piece,
Jenna Ortega ‘almost fell on’ her face after shooting ‘Iron Man 3’ film debut (exclusive)
Jenna Ortega recalls ‘limping’ home and nearly falling on her face after shooting her film debut in ‘Iron Man 3.’
How Nathan Fielder's cringe-comedy career led him to Elizabeth Holmes
Spoiler alert! We're discussing the themes and structure of the Elizabeth Holmes documentary "You Can See Everything" and touching on a surprising aspect of its second half, so turn away if you want to go in completely cold.
One Of Steven Spielberg's Biggest Box Office Flops Is An Underrated Disney Movie
Steven Spielberg is one of the most prolific directors to still be working, and he's known for absolutely stunning films, but not every movie can be a hit.
Mark Allen 'completely overwhelmed' after opening up about mental health
The snooker player has given fresh hope that he may return to competition
Aaron Gordon Praises David Adelman's New System
Aaron Gordon is the perfect piece for David Adelman's new system.
A Dead Salmon's Fake Brain Activity Still Haunts Science, and AI Tools Can Fall for the Same Trap
A dead salmon once showed fake brain activity on an fMRI scan. Now AI researchers say tools that explain AI models face the same statistical trap.
World's Fastest Lawnmower Company Is Officially Going Out Of Business
Dixie Chopper made the world's raddest lawnmowers for almost half a century, but its story is now coming to an end.
Walmart taps startup General Medicine to expand Better Care Services
Walmart is teaming up with startup General Medicine to expand its Better Care Services, turning the digital healthcare platform into a more comprehensive healthcare marketplace. | Walmart is teaming up with startup General Medicine to expand its Better Care Services, turning the digital healthcare platform into a more comprehensive healthcare marketplace.
Three new members join Endowment for Health’s board of direc...
Zach Palmer, Alex Mason and Julia Williams joined the Endowment for Health board Oct. 1, bringing banking, community development and health care leadership expe...
Tampa General Hospital and Health Care District of Palm Beach County to Open Lakeside Cancer Center in September 2027, Expanding Access to Academic-Based Cancer Care in Florida’s Rural Communities - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Lakeside Cancer Center will connect cancer patients in the Glades with world-class treatment, complex care coordination and access to oncology specialists. October Tampa General Hospital and Health Care District of […]
Simply unbelievable! Neymar sent off under the 'Vini Jr law'
Neymar's Saturday night (24th) borders on the unbelievable.After halftime in Santos' 1–0 loss to Bahia at Vila Belmiro, the star No. 10 CONTINUED taunting Rodrigo Nestor before play resumed at the s...
Mediterranean diet may boost tiny proteins that protect the heart and brain
Scientists have uncovered a surprising new clue to why the Mediterranean diet is so good for the heart, brain, and healthy aging. Researchers at USC found that older adults who closely followed the diet had higher levels of two tiny proteins, humanin and SHMOOSE, produced by the mitochondria, the energy-producing structures inside cells. These proteins have been linked to protection against heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, and age-related damage.
San Anselmo businesses prepare for potential El Niño flooding as winter approaches
DAVE RAMSEY: Will the dream (car) become reality?
This week’s installment of down-to-earth personal finance advice from Dave Ramsey and the Dave Says column.
Updated cast makes ‘The Social Reckoning’ shine
On Oct. 9, “The Social Reckoning” came out in theaters, which is a follow-up to the 2010 film “The Social Network.” Both films catalog events in the life of Facebook,
Islanders News: Did not do Dallas
The Islanders were leaky all over in Dallas, almost like they have a declining defense outside of Matthew Schaefer. The 6-3 loss to the Stars was not surprising overall, but it did end a modest points streak and exposed some holes that Pete DeBeor has been working to cover. Islanders News Elsewhere
Il Volo celebrates nearly 20 years of musical harmony
Longer than many marriages and most rock bands, the Italian singing trio Il Volo have been together for almost 20 years. They’ve gone from teenagers to 30-somethings while selling more
Pa., N.J. and Del. to kick off 2027 ACA health insurance open enrollment on Nov. 1 as health costs rise: What you should know
ACA customers may face higher premium prices for coverage next year, but insurance experts say most people still qualify for financial assistance.
2.9K views · 17 reactions | Over $10 billion has been spent so far on...
Over $10 billion has been spent so far on ads for the midterm elections, according to media tracking firm AdImpact. But who is paying for those ads? We dug into the data. https://wapo.st/4zKTGk7
3 bonds are on the California ballot. Here's a last-minute voter guide to make sense of them
Californians will decide on $44 billion in bonds when the vote on Propositions 1, 37 and 38. They'd take out debt to pay for housing and medical research.
What to Stream: ‘Minions & Monsters,’ Matthew Perry, Daddy Yankee and ‘The Gilded Age’
A docuseries about Matthew Perry and the latest “Minions” movie are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time this week, as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: Daddy Yankee's new album, the fourth season of “The Gilded Age”
Helen Mirren receives Legend of Entertainment Award at SCAD Savannah Film Festival
Helen Mirren receives Legend of Entertainment Award at SCAD Savannah Film Festival
Liverpool have dodged a transfer bullet with one smart decision
Over the last few transfer windows, it feels like almost every single player in the world has been linked with a Liverpool move. It was clear after their fifth-place finish last term that some major c...
Psychology says children who carry the same toy from room to room may be seeking more than entertainment
it offers familiarity, comfort and a sense of security as they navigate an unfamiliar or overwhelming world.
Mariska Hargitay reveals several interviews didn’t make it into “My Mom Jayne ”documentary
“I could have made so many films.”
Brad Pitt's Underrated Sci-Fi Astronaut Movie Deserved Better At The Box Office
You likely missed this critically acclaimed Brad Pitt sci-fi thriller when it was in theaters, but it's a film that warrants a watch.
She voted for Trump every time. Then came cancer and the bills
Cindy Banda faces mounting medical bills after battling breast cancer. Despite the single mother's positive outlook, the financial strain combined with the high cost of living is overwhelming. And it's
'You Can See Everything' surges with $19.5M at box office; 'Clayface' takes No. 1
DC Studios scored a modest, R-rated win with “Clayface,” landing a $24 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday | KNSS Radio
In brief: Orlando Bloom, Elijah Wood joining 'The Gentlemen'
Netflix is rounding up more gentlemen. Tudum announced Orlando Bloom, Elijah Wood and Ed Speelers are joining stars Theo James and Kaya Scodelario for the third season of The Gentlemen, which is currently filming in the U.K. and Morocco. Also added to the series cast are Dexter Fletcher, Robert Carlyle and Bugzy Malone, who appeared in the 2019 film that inspired the Netflix series. Daniel Ings, who played the drug-addled older brother Lord Frederick “Freddy” Horniman to James’ criminal mastermind Eddie Horiman, told HATC magazine he will not return for the third season. Netflix has not confirmed this …The action-adventure series Fallout has inspired a new reality show. Prime Video has revealed Fallout Shelter: The Experiment, an unscripted competition inspired by the post-apocalyptic drama series and the video game universe. The show “invites everyday participants to test their aptitude for the apocalypse in Vault-Tec's state-of-the-art bomb-proof vault shelters," according to Prime Video. Contestants will “go head to head in a series of high-octane drills, psychological dilemmas and morally challenging behavior trials.” The winner walks away with a $1 million prize. Fallout Shelter: The Experiment will begin streaming in January 2027 … TNCMS.AdManager.render({region: 'fixed-big-ad-top-asset', slot: 1, fold: "above"}); Bravo renewed a slate of its reality shows ahead of Bravo’s Fan Fest on Saturday. New York-based In the City has been greenlit for season 2, while Next Gen NYC is coming back for a third season. For viewers seeking a little Southern charm, The Next Gen universe will be expanding with a spinoff based in Atlanta, and Southern Hospitality is moving forward with a fifth season. Premiere dates have not yet been announced … Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved. Thank you for reading kmaland.comAt KMA, we attempt to be accurate in our reporting. If you see a typo or mistake in a story, please contact us by emailing kmaradio@kmaland.com.
NFL Week 7 picks: Experts overwhelmingly favor 49ers over Falcons
The 49ers look to keep their undefeated season alive in Week 7.
Michigan health insurance experts urge you to prepare now for open enrollment
Open enrollment for health insurance through the marketplace begins Nov. 1
Critical 'Musk' documentary pulled from theatres after just two weeks
The film concludes its theatrical run with a $571,902 box-office performance.
OU honoring Sean Hutton against Mississippi State
The Sooners are honoring hospitalized player Sean Hutton with helmet stickers against Mississippi State.
'Multwoh' becomes highest-grossing film of CinePanalo
'Multwoh,' a queer romance-horror film, has become the highest-grossing film to emerge from the Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival, the film’s team said Sunday.
Check out our favorite horror films, shows filmed in North Carolina
In honor of Halloween, here are 6 of the best horror films shot in North Carolina, plus a few TV options and more.
Michigan Health Care Workers Become Teamsters
(CEDAR SPRINGS, Mich.) – Two groups of health care workers at Intersect Healthcare of Cedar Springs in Cedar Springs, Mich., overwhelmingly voted to join Team
The Locations of North Carolina’s Industrial Poultry Farms Have Been a Secret—Until Now
A few days before Christmas in 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency received a complaint through its National Response Center: “There has been a horrible smell in the air for almost a week,” the caller said, according to state records. “It’s so bad it’s making people throw up.” The caller thought the odor was emanating […]
Three new members join Endowment for Health’s board of direc...
Zach Palmer, Alex Mason and Julia Williams joined the Endowment for Health board Oct. 1, bringing banking, community development and health care leadership expe...
Georgia Opens as Overwhelming Favorites vs. Florida
Despite the Gators' momentum and Georgia’s recent stumble against Auburn, oddsmakers have the Bulldogs as double-digit favorites.
1 player Eagles must target at 2026 NFL trade deadline
If the Philadelphia Eagles make any more trades before the 2026 trade deadline , it should almost certainly be as sellers, not buyers. Now sure, could Roseman find a bargain on the margins and make a move, like if a team is willing to take a conditional seventh-round pick for a player at a position of need – safety, anyone? -instead of releasing […] The post 1 player Eagles must target at 2026 NFL trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Did Elizabeth Holmes and Billy Evans get paid for their documentary?
Nathan Fielder’s documentary turns a dispute over paying its subjects into a central source of tension. Here’s what we know about the proposed deal.
‘Wicker’ stars explain why women are ‘going slightly feral’ over Alexander Skarsgård’s character
‘Wicker’ stars Olivia Colman, Elizabeth Debicki explain why women are ‘going slightly feral’ over Alexander Skarsgård’s character in their new movie.
Why was Cole Palmer sent off against Tottenham?
Palmer was dismissed soon after Tottenham broke the deadlock through a Mike Penders own goal
Why Young Sheldon’s Emily Osment Asked for Intimacy Coordinator to Film With Co-star Montana Jordan
Johnson County Focus on Youth Fund promotes access to children’s mental health resources
This is an installment of a series exploring youth mental health. The Daily Iowan has received a grant and is partnering with the Solutions Journalism Network to explore the topic. The Johnson County Focus on Youth Fund has been promoting access to children’s mental health resources by providing funding for families who can’t afford services....
Frighteningly fun films for Halloween
With autumn finally here and spooky season in full swing, what better way to celebrate than by watching a fun, creepy film? Whether you prefer horror films or nostalgic childhood
Tiny magnetic vortices could help computers work more like your brain
Scientists have filmed tiny magnetic vortices called skyrmions melting out of an organized lattice for the first time, revealing new ways to manipulate these unusual structures. The breakthrough could help make brain-like computers a reality, potentially enabling dramatically smaller and more energy-efficient technology.
Robert Pattinson says he's "so happy" Steven Soderbergh will complete filming on The Batman 2: "To have someone who's as talented as Steven doing it is great"
Exclusive: Primetime star Robert Pattinson tells GamesRadar+ about completing filming on The Batman 2 with director Steven Soderbergh
Verizon Apologizes for iPhone Duo Pre-Order Delays, Giving Customers $100 Gift Card
Verizon has apologized to customers who pre-ordered the iPhone Duo through the carrier but have since been informed that their delivery is delayed. In an email sent to affected customers, Verizon said an "unexpected shipping delay" means that iPhone Duo deliveries to some customers will "take a little longer". To make up for the inconvenience, Verizon is offering affected customers a $100 Verizon gift card that can be used online or in-store toward bill payments or merchandise.
7 Cars And Trucks That Have Some Of The Worst MPG Ratings Ever
Seven fuel-hungry vehicles, including the Ram TRX, Ferrari Enzo, Bugatti Veyron and Lamborghini LM002, return as little as 5 mpg.
Elon Musk’s Grok Releases First AI-Generated “Odyssey” Episode
Months after Elon Musk promised that Grok Imagine would make an entirely AI “Odyssey” film, the tech mogul has partially followed through.
Lindsay Lohan revisits key ‘Mean Girls’ filming location on set of new movie
Lindsay Lohan held a ‘Mean Girls’ reunion with director Mark Waters on the set of their new movie ‘Return to You,’ which is filming at the original Heron house used in the 2004 teen comedy.
BREAKING: Courtois out against Barcelona
Real Madrid have announced that goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will not play against FC Barcelona tonight. Per Realmadrid.comCourtois is a last-minute drop due to a flu process for tonight’s match between Real Madrid and Barcelona, corresponding to the tenth round of the League. Illia Voloshyn enters the squad list in his place. This is devastating news […]
Liza Minnelli bombed in many movies. So why do people still love her?
ASK MICK LASALLE: The Chronicle movie critic emeritus answers questions about Liza Minnelli, Dolly Parton and his favorite documentaries, with 11 films he says are worth seeking.
Women’s heart health gets a new playbook, starting in childhood
For the first time, four leading medical societies have banded together to create a shared framework for assessing and improving women’s heart health across the lifespan, starting in childhood.
12 AI models were asked what they really think about humans — and almost all agreed on one uncomfortable truth
29 of 35 responses shared the same theme
Oct. 26, 2026: 911 dispatch tax, impact of health officer’s resignation, jail population below 200
This morning’s edition includes a reports about Bloomington’s choice between imposing higher taxes and using dispatch reserves. Monroe County’s health department remains closed to walk-in service amid a leadership shakeup. Plus, the a jail population dipped below 200.
‘You Can See Everything’ surges with $19.5M at box office; ‘Clayface’ takes No. 1
DC Studios scored a modest, R-rated win with “Clayface,” landing a $24 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Helen Mirren bags Legend of Entertainment Award at Savannah Film Festival
Helen Mirren has been honoured as a Legend of Entertainment.
Trump, Who Once Called Early Voting ‘Ridiculous,’ Casts a Midterm Ballot
The president voted at a polling station in Palm Beach County, Fla.
Jon Ossoff’s films exposed corruption. Then his colleague was murdered.
What the Georgia Democrat and potential presidential candidate learned about politics and going viral from his time making documentaries.
USC Legend Tells Lincoln Riley "It just Ain't Working Out" as He Calls for "Tough Decisions" at His Alma Mater
Lincoln Riley is running out of excuses, and USC is running out of patience. Just a week after showing promise against Penn State, the Trojans embarrassed themselves in a 24-7 loss to Wisconsin, exposing an offense that looked completely lost.
What's 'Fjord' About? A Political Stance That May Be Too Hot to Handle
Why do so many insist that "Fjord" doesn't choose sides? The film has a clearly delineated villain.
Wieden+Kennedy launches entertainment division to make movies and shows—with and without brands
W+K Entertainment will develop original projects, starting with a Bad Bunny film, and help clients break into Hollywood.
'You Can See Everything' surges with $19.5M at box office; 'Clayface' takes No. 1
DC Studios scored a modest, R-rated win with “Clayface,” landing a $24 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday | KMBZ
‘Optimus Prime: Awakening’ review: Peter Cullen delivers an emotional performance | Texas A&M University-San Antonio
“Optimus Prime: Awakening” is a 12-minute short film that was screened alongside the 40th anniversary theatrical re-release of “The Transformers: The Movie.” Released in 1986 after the first two seasons of the animated series, “The Transformers: The Movie” returned to theaters in 2026 as part of Hasbro’s yearlong “Apology Tour.” The marketing campaign celebrated the...
Netflix’s Leadership Shake Up…Explained
(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.) Well, I had a simple article planned for this week. Called “Whoa, I Missed It!”, I’d take a gander at a few important-but-under-the-radar stories I didn’t cover while I wrote about all things “Skydance. (Formerly known as “the saga of Netflix trying to buy Warner Bros., but not Discovery, then Paramount-Skydance bought all of Warner Bros. Discovery”.) Alas, that article will have to wait. Netflix made news. Ironically, my “Whoa, I Missed It!” article would have mostly been about “content” strategy decisions, which is also what today’s article is about. But instead of the entire industry, this article will only cover Netflix’s decision to upend their film and TV content teams. Just that! So that’s the full topic of the day. I’m going to tackle the issue in the opposite direction of the way “stuff” flows: uphill. We’ll start at film, then move onto TV, and then onto the CEOs themselves, and the strategy questions that still remain. But we start with the numbers driving this. Let’s dive in. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - Netflix Upends Their Corporate Hierarchy I’ve got a lot of thoughts, but we’ll start with the most common response to yesterday’s article. Let’s Talk Stock Price More than one person, responding to what I published two days ago, pointed out that, well, actually, the thing driving Netflix’s actions is this: In short, stock price! Even if Netflix isn’t obsessed with their own share price—they probably are, but, for the record, my strategic advice to every CEO is to absolutely ignore stock prices, which will, ironically, probably help the stock price long-term—most everyone thinks they are. By the way, I prefer market capitalization to stock prices, because it’s a more apples-to-apples way to compare companies: But there’s an even better way to look at it, and it kinda casts some doubt on the entire push here: price-to-earnings. I have a long list of articles that I wish I had written, and chief among them is an article titled, “Am I Still a Netflix ‘Bear’?” meaning someone who thinks Netflix’s stock is overvalued. As of last summer, Netflix had solved their biggest problem—which for me (circa 2019) was the lack of free cash flow—but their stock was CRAZY overvalued. That’s this chart here: Why did Netflix’s stock price increase to a price-to-earnings ratio of 50 last summer? What financial metric changed so quickly? Nothing. Given that, historically, mature entertainment companies average 10 to 20, with 16 being the average, that increase made little sense. Netflix’s stock swoon these last eight or so months wasn’t irrational; the stock price rise last year was. So if you want a really hot Netflix take, here it is: Netflix’s stock price has been going down because the financial industry recovered its senses, not because of any strategic mistake. Yes, that would imply that cleaning house may have been a mistake. That’s why the charts yesterday are so important, because they show that Netflix did have a strategic problem (a lack of hits) and that’s what they moved to address. (One could also argue the industry drastically overrated Netflix’s growth prospects, but that’s a financial industry problem, not a Netflix strategy problem per se. Some growth estimates are just crazy. *cough* AI *cough*) Now, the last time Netflix’s stock price crashed—circa 2022—it gave them an opening. I’d argue Netflix insiders knew they needed to expand post-COVID-19 crisis, adding advertising, cracking down on password sharing, and dabbling in sports. But if they had done that when their stock price was high, it would give folks a reason to second guess their strategy. (Arguably, last year, when Netflix pursued the Warner Bros. merger, it gave the industry a chance to review their business.) Instead, after the 2022 fall, they had the opening to make strategic changes. We may see Netflix pivot again following this latest slide. For example, the “binge versus weekly” conversation is alive and well again. Same for expanding into theaters even more. And adding both linear channels and streaming bundles. And maybe more either social, user-generated, vertical, or creator content. But the first shift came with who is making the content calls. A Message from Our Sponsor Last winter Pulp Fiction was on Netflix. For those same 90 days, it was also free, with ads, on Pluto TV and the Roku Channel. That is not a glitch, and it is not rare. The title has run on 20 different US streaming services since 2019, across 80 separate windows, and for more than 600 of those days it sat on a paid subscription service and a free ad-supported one at the same time. Almost nobody can see this, because when a title leaves a service, the record that it was ever there tends to leave with it. Reelgood keeps that record, dated to the day rather than the month: 4MM+ movie, show and episode titles across 300+ services globally, with timestamped arrivals, departures and moves across SVOD, AVOD, TVOD and vMVPD. Licensing teams price against every prior window. Rights teams check what a licensee actually delivered, and when. Pick a title you think you know: data.reelgood.com/title-availability Film - Dan Lin Want to know why I don’t opine on individual film or TV executives, especially new hires? Dan Lin. As I always caution, it’s really, really, really tough to predict which executives will succeed in new roles and which won’t. The successful head of co-production/finance partner, Rideback, Lin was considered for the head of DC Studios job before taking the job as the head of Netflix. By all accounts at the time, this was a smart hire. (That’s my read of the news coverage anyways.) But now that Netflix has fired Dan Lin, we got a slew of news stories about how he was doing a terrible job. In sports media, Bryan Curtis, new Substack writer/podcaster from The Ringer, calls this the “now you tell us” story, when you only hear the bad news after a star athlete leaves a sports team. In this case, now they tell us that Dan Lin was bad with talent after he got kicked out the door. So was Dan Lin a flop? It’s actually tough to say. While film moves faster than TV, even two years isn’t really enough time to evaluate a person’s output. The new head hasn’t really taken control. As Emily Horgan noted, it takes much longer than two years to produce animated films, so yeah, it’s definitely too early to judge in that domain. As for live-action films, I just published an article by Brandon Katz called “Netflix’s Summer of Bummer”, but I’d point out Netflix had a bad summer two years ago too. Arguably, their best summer came from KPop Demon Hunters last year and Happy Gilmore 2, the latter of which I saw credited to Lin. Then, the stories came out that Dan Lin clashed with talent, both Ben Affleck and Greta Gerwig, classic “now they tell us” factoids to explain his firing. This may have been true, but also should have been expected given that he was given the mandate to bring budgets back in check, especially after Rebel Moon. So if he made folks upset, well, that’s what he was hired to do! But also, he was described as “well-liked” at his hiring! In that case, I’m a bit sympathetic to Lin, since he may have been undercut by senior leadership, as often happens. Basically, a CEO hires a subordinate to be their “bad cop” and keep budgets in check, but then when talent complains, the CEO ends up undercutting them. That’s how I think you end up with a Narnia movie as expensive as any of the other flops, along with a film executive the town no longer likes. As a result, I think that Netflix is now executing a classic “hire the opposite” move by hiring Peter Rice. This phrase comes from my experience following football and basketball coaching decisions, where teams generally hire the opposite of who they just had. If you have an offense-minded head coach, hire the defensive guy. Or in college football, if you have a strong recruiter, then you pivot to an “X’s and Os” type of guy. Or in pro basketball, if you have a very analytically minded coach, you hire the player-friendly guy. I see that here. After dropping Scott Stuber—arguably a talent-friendly executive with lax budget control—Netflix hired the business guy to keep costs in check. Now Netflix is pivoting back to Peter Rice and presumably a more talent-friendly regime. (Disney, by the way, has done this twice: hiring business guys to succeed talent-friendly Bob Iger. It didn’t work out last time.) When it comes to Peter Rice…we’ll see! Maybe he works out, but maybe he doesn’t. I’d actually say the biggest problem is that Netflix still hasn’t solved its “IP Problem”, in that they don’t own much IP, so they just have a lower hit rate. The new executive won’t solve that. (Though buying Lionsgate would help.) Share “Content” - Bela Bajaria I almost published yesterday’s article after this column, but ended up flipping the order, because it told the story so well. So if you want the data for why Netflix is looking at TV to fix their problems, it’s in that article, this graph in particular: I know I just wrote that it’s often hard to judge executives, but Bajaria ran TV for six years and film for three and a half more. That’s more than enough to judge hit rates, and Netflix needs more hits. That’s the story. Since 2023, Netflix hasn’t had as many hit shows as it used to, and many of its previous power house TV shows have ended their runs (Stranger Things most of all). Also, many shows from 2020 to 2022 probably pre-dated Bajaria’s tenure. (That said, one thing may have been outside of Bajaria’s control, which I explain below.) Let’s lump some content strategy thoughts about Netflix and TV into one place: 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… Why I partially blame Squid Game for Netflix’s latest troubles… What is “the football trap”... Why it might not be the TV shows or films’ fault at all… What change I don’t think Netflix will make... How Bela Bajaria evolved Netflix’s TV strategy in smart ways… Whose departure likely submarined Bajaria’s final few years… One sneaky explanation for Netflix’s content struggles... And a whole lot more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support.
LLMs Recommend Far More Care Than Doctors
Sometimes a serendipitous study is just what the doctor ordered, especially when you need evidence to support your case on AI alignment.
Clayface Takes First Place While Holmes Documentary Grows in Week Two
Clayface opened with $24.5M, while A24's three-hour Elizabeth Holmes documentary You Can See Everything grew 25% in its second weekend.
‘Friday the 13th’: Grading the 12 films
Winding up on the floor of a movie theater is never a good thing. But that’s where one frightened audience member wound up in 1980 after seeing “Friday the 13th”
Xbox Asked for $800 Million After Netflix Offered $500 Million for Game Adaptation Rights
Netflix offered Xbox $500 million for seven years of exclusive film and TV rights, and Xbox countered with $800 million, Puck's newsletter…
‘Clayface’ Ties ‘Obsession’ For A Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score Record
'Clayface' has a Rotten Tomatoes audience score that matches Obsession's a wild achievement for the comic book film.
iPhone Duo Fails JerryRigEverything's Dusty Durability Test
Apple's iPhone Duo has failed JerryRigEverything's latest durability test. Despite its IP68 dust-resistance rating, dust entered the hinge through several ingress points, overwhelming the magnets that hold the phone shut. The bend test then left a permanent green line across the inner display, before the screen became unresponsive.
Alverno College doubles down on women’s sports to boost enrollment
After years of struggling with declining enrollment, Alverno College changed its recruitment strategy with a renewed focus on athletics — and it’s starting to work.
Who’s spending money on the California insurance commissioner race
Jane Kim and Ben Allen have promised not to take insurance money, but an outside PAC supporting Allen has received industry donations.
A last-minute voter guide to all 14 propositions on the California ballot
Californians are voting on 14 ballot measures, including propositions on taxes, voting, healthcare, housing and the environment. It's a lot to take in, but we're here to help.
Elizabeth Holmes film puts up a fight against 'Clayface' at box office
A movie set in the world of Batman and a three-hour documentary about Elizabeth Holmes went head-to-head at the box office this weekend, and it turned out to be a closer contest than expected.
Jonathan Lipnicki didn’t warn his family about ‘Primetime’ nude scene: ‘I’m sure they were quite surprised’
‘Jerry Maguire’ child star Jonathan Lipnicki tells EW that he didn’t warn his family about his full-frontal nude scene in ‘Primetime’ before they went to see the film, which stars Robert Pattinson as ‘To Catch a Predator’ host Chris Hansen.
Reddit discussions could help improve public health messaging on heat
Two years ago, Robbie M. Parks, an environmental health scientist at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, and Nathaniel Matthews-Trigg, director of climate and disaster resilience at Americares, founded an online community on Reddit, r/heat_prep, where members share information and advice about coping with extreme temperatures.
Clatsop County health inspections for September
Clatsop County health inspectors recently completed a round of restaurant inspections that yielded overwhelmingly positive results for most local eateries. But one Seaside establishment received a temporary closure after receiving […]
Spurs seal rare win at Chelsea as Palmer sees red
Tottenham clinched a Premier League win at Chelsea for just the second time in 36 years as a woeful own goal from Blues keeper Mike Penders was followed by Cole Palmer's red card in Saturday's 2-0 victory.When Palmer's run was halted by Fernandes's handball, the Chelsea star escaped with a yellow card after barging into his rival with such aggression that the Tottenham midfielder was sent crashing to the sodden turf.
What business thinks of the politicians and parties
Business leaders are hard to impress this election. In the Herald's annual “Mood of the Boardroom” survey, they give poor or middling marks to almost the whole political class, including the two former business executives running the Government's economic policy, and several ratings are among the wo
Tulane’s Protection Around Trace Johnson Critical for Win Over UTSA
It will be really important for the Tulane Green Wave to give quarterback Trace Johnson some strong pass protection as they get set to take on the American Conference-leading UTSA Roadrunners at Yulman Stadium on Saturday night.
'You Can See Everything' Surges With $19.5M at Box Office; 'Clayface' Takes No. 1
NEW YORK (AP) — DC Studios scored a modest, R-rated win with “Clayface,” landing a $24 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. But the biggest success story in theaters remained A24’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything,” which pulled in $19.5 million in its ...
“Wicker” stars have a theory on why women are ‘slightly feral’ over Alexander Skarsgård’s character
Skarsgård’s sexy basket is “the whole package,” costar Olivia Colman says.
Montclair Film Festival Unmasks Hidden Horrors Behind Famous Fright Flicks
Explore how ten landmark American films reveal generations of hidden fears in filmmaker Wilhelm Kuhn’s Halloween-season lecture at Cinema505 in Montclair.
Cougars picture-perfect Homecoming scene goes sideways
When the meeting between Washington State and Boise State was announced, it was immediately circled by many to be one of the better games of the revamped Pac-12 slate. Especially in the timeslot it was put in. A late October matchup at 3pm in Pullman. College football is arguably at its peak around this time […]
'You Can See Everything' surges with $19.5M at box office; 'Clayface' takes No. 1
DC Studios scored a modest, R-rated win with “Clayface,” landing a $24 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday | KCBS All News 106.9FM and 740AM
Likelihood Each Cubs Free Agent Starter Returns
From Shota Imanaga’s uncertain future to Clay Holmes’ defensive fit, we breakdown the odds of Chicago’s veteran rotation arms returning to the North Side for 2027.
Liberty Mutual Re and Celest.Science explore parametric trigger data fallback
Liberty Mutual Reinsurance (LM Re) part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, and Celest.Science have announced a collaboration to explore the development of