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How SEC teams ranked in latest USA TODAY Sports 1-138 rankings
How did USA TODAY Sports rank the SEC in the latest 1-138 rankings after Week 6?
Health officials suspect new measles outbreak, this time in Rock County
The cases are linked to each other but separate from a large ongoing outbreak in southwest Wisconsin.
One Las Vegas hotel ranked No. 1 among 161 casino hotels in AAA’s first list.
THE VILLAS retained Five Diamond status for a second year, and The Vanderpump Hotel earned Four Diamond status in its first three months of operation.
Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat Inks Vertical Series Deal With Fox Entertainment
Kevin Hart’s production company Hartbeat has inked a vertical series deal with Fox Entertainment. The deal will see Fox Entertainment Studios have first look rights to developing feature film and tele...
Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat Inks Vertical Series Deal With Fox Entertainment
Kevin Hart’s production company Hartbeat has inked a vertical series deal with Fox Entertainment.
Katie Zacharia ends first White House press briefing after 14 minutes
Katie Zacharia took the lectern for the first time as White House press secretary on Oct. 13, but if you blinked, you might have missed it.
Yankees Birthday of the Day: Charlie Silvera
The catcher didn’t get a lot of playing time, but was around for some great moments in Yankees’ history.
Casey’s Cash for Classrooms campaign brings in record $1.8 million
Ankeny-based Casey’s General Stores announced that its annual Cash for Classrooms campaign generated a record $1.8 million in August to support K-12 schools across its 19-state footprint. The total included nearly $1.5 million in customer donations, $250,000 from the Coca-Cola Co. and $100,000 from Casey’s. “The incredible response to this year’s campaign shows just how…
SMU agrees to jersey patch deal with Texas Capital
SMU agreed to a jersey patch deal with Texas Capital across all sports, per On The Pony Express’ Bill Embody. ESPN’s Pete Thamel first reported the news. It’s the biggest sponsorship deal in school history and it will debut this weekend when the Mustangs play Virginia. SMU, now ranked No. 24 overall in the latest […]
Astros named top landing spot for 34-HR Yankees outfielder
This Yankees outfielder could help finalize the Astros' outfield situation.
Mets have 'clearest' need for Tarik Skubal over Dodgers, Yankees
The Dodgers and Yankees both have strong rotations.
Trump-linked super PAC pulls funding from 2 House Republicans as GOP fights to keep majority
House Republicans face growing pressure as Trump-aligned MAGA Inc. pulls planned spending from Tom Kean and Marianette Miller-Meeks' districts.
Bethenny Frankel Reveals Launch of New Business Venture Bethenny Media
According to a series of new posts on LinkedIn, the reality TV veteran is staffing up the company with senior executives — including hiring a former staffer from Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine.
Trump revives debunked Haitian pet claim at Ohio rally, hits Omar after search
Trump visited Youngstown to campaign for the state’s Republicans on the ballot next month
The 20 most successful ‘Shark Tank’ products of all time, ranked
Who knew socks, sponges, and toilet stools could be worth millions? We’re revisiting 20 of the most successful products in ‘Shark Tank’ history, from brilliant investments to spectacular missed opportunities.
Hear Ankeny's Iowa House District 42 candidates on cancer, taxes
Republican Heather Stephenson and Democrat Amy Tagliareni are running in Ankeny's open-seat House District 42 race. Meet the candidates.
Yankees Floated in Strong Take on Brewers’ William Contreras
For a second straight campaign, the New York Yankees‘ season ends in the ALDS after being eliminated by the Tampa Bay Rays. As a result, changes should be coming, but how major they will be remains to be seen. Nonetheless, running it back with most of the players from the last three seasons shouldn’t be […] The post Yankees Floated in Strong Take on Brewers’ William Contreras appeared first on HEAVY.
Yankees news: Free agency could destroy New York’s bullpen
Yankees may experience bullpen exodus; Maybin wants Acuña in the Bronx; Baby Bombers are back; should Chisholm return?
CSU Theatre brings haunting tale of Dracula to life with a feminist twist
This fall, Colorado State University Theatre’s play was the classic tale of “Dracula,” written by Bram Stoker, but told with a feminist twist. Written by Kate Hamill and directed by Saffron Henke, CSU associate professor of theatre, “Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really” brought a whole new message to the original Gothic horror story, emphasizing women’s...
Illumina’s (ILMN) Sequencing Business Is Recovering, But Is the Stock Getting Ahead of Itself?
Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) has returned 118% over the past six months, compared to a 21.25% return for the Insider Monkey Billionaire Index and 14% for State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust. Illumina has given investors a reason to look at it differently in 2026. After years of dealing with growth challenges and strategic distractions, […]
Insider Suggests Former Yankees Manager Replace Aaron Boone
The New York Yankees are dealing with the fallout of another disappointing early MLB Playoffs exit. World Series goals with a strong starting pitching staff ended in a decisive three-game sweep by the Tampa Bay Rays. Some fans do cite the injury to Aaron Judge as a main reason for the loss, but manager Aaron […] The post Insider Suggests Former Yankees Manager Replace Aaron Boone appeared first on HEAVY.
It’s Time for the Aaron Boone Era to End
The dust has settled on yet another empty October run by the New York Yankees. Despite an easy victory over the Boston Red Sox in the Wild Card Series, they had no answer for the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Division Series, suffering a three-game sweep. The Yankees’ elimination extends their World Series …
Four Padres’ Prospects Who Could Make an Impact in 2027
The San Diego Padres have one of the worst-ranked farm systems in all of Major League Baseball. That has posed a massive problem for General Manager A.J. Preller whenever he tries to wheel and deal at the Trade Deadline. However, Preller has proved adept at holding onto gems. Recent Padres' prospects such as Jackson Merrill …
Access to Genius: 10 Scientists and Thinkers Who Changed What We Know
5 WOMEN Five voices across science and scholarship 5 MEN Five more stories across discovery and innovation 10 FOR OCTOBER Ten people across a two-part October feature October is National Disability Awareness Month, an annual observance recognizing the contributions of people with disabilities to workplaces and communities. The 2026 theme, “Celebrating Value and Talent,”...
Republicans Promoted a False Rumor That James Talarico Was in Ohio
The Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas spent nine days off the trail with what he and his campaign said was a bad case of the flu. His opponents fueled rumors, including one that spread widely before it was debunked.
Badgers get back to back primetime games vs. ranked opponents
The Badgers continue to get big primetime opportunities.
GOP-linked group behind ads for socialist candidate in Ohio Senate race
A super PAC with ties to Republicans is spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to promote a third-party candidate for U.S. Senate in Ohio, in an apparent attempt to siphon voters from the Democratic candidate, former Sen. Sherrod Brown.
PAC linked to GOP firm is boosting Ohio socialist in Senate race
The socialist candidate says the effort is “deceiving” voters.
Study links environment and youth mental health
A new University of Canterbury-led study of almost 1 million young people in New Zealand shows the environments they live in may be linked to their mental health over time. Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha ...
Yankees coach fired at midseason gets second chance in MLB
Dillon Lawson is back as a uniformed coach in MLB. Three years after he was fired by the New York Yankees in the middle of the 2023 season, falling on the sword for the underwhelming performances of the team, Lawson…
Housing, Iran, and public lands divide 4th Congressional District candidates
Republican Incumbent Mike Kennedy and Democratic challenger Jonny Larsen consistently offered competing stances on the role of the federal government in Utah's future.
Aaron Judge doesn’t owe the Yankees a public meltdown
I’d rather hear what Aaron Judge expects to change than watch him throw a chair. The Yankees captain can be […]
Having someone to talk to linked to better mental health among LGBQ+ teens
Gay or bisexual teens who have someone to turn to with a serious problem have significantly better mental health outcomes than those who don't, according to a new study from Tulane University researchers.
AECOM appoints Dwight Pullen to lead its global Transportation business
DALLAS (October 12, 2026) — AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced it has appointed Dwight Pullen as Transportation Global Business Line Chief Executive, effective immediately. In this role, Mr. Pullen will lead AECOM’s global Transportation business, which is ranked No. 1 by Engineering News-Record. He assumes the role as AECOM pursues...
CVS Health’s Valuation Suggests Opportunity, but Can Earnings Deliver?
CVS Health Corporation (NYSE:CVS) operates across several areas of healthcare, including health insurance, pharmacy benefit management, and retail pharmacy services. Although its diverse range of businesses provides it with access to a variety of revenue sources, increasing medical costs, pressures relating to reimbursement, and ongoing regulatory scrutiny are still affecting its profitability. For investors, the main […]
Every Will Smith movie performance, ranked from worst to best
Oscar winners, box-office bombs, and everything in between: We ranked every Will Smith movie performance from worst to best.
Intel (INTC) Fixed Its Chip Business. Can the Foundry Earn the Premium?
For years, the easy line on Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) was that it had become a fallen giant, losing ground on chip design and manufacturing at the same time. That line has aged badly. The stock now trades at a multiple usually reserved for high-flying growth names. Here’s the twist: the part of Intel that best explains […]
The Yankees Must Decide On Giancarlo Stanton’s Future
After another ALDS exit, the Yankees face a tough choice regarding Giancarlo Stanton's contract and his declining health and production in New York.
Scientists had coffee drinkers quit for two weeks. One result stood out
Quitting coffee led to an unexpected change in the body that went beyond caffeine.
Aging for Amateurs: Putting humanity and dignity into science and medicine
Education at Medical University of South Carolina began to change decades ago by incorporating themes from classic Greek thinkers and saints about the need to uphold human dignity.
Yankees news: Turning to the offseason
ALDS Game 3 and offseason plans; Ideas for free agent signings; Disgruntled fans sound off
Gotcha? Some said a glass of water 'proved' China faked its space station – but simple science destroyed the argument in seconds | BBC Sky at Night Magazine
A theory online claimed China's space agency was faking its space station – all because of a glass of water. Science debunked the theory.
Science Snapshots: October 11, 2026
Three key science updates: 2024’s extreme, possibly normalizing rainfall; hypertension-linked osteoarthritis worsened by vasopressin; and an AI-proof checker solving Erdős problems autonomously.
Melbourne man linked to suspected flydubai hijacker condemns 'false accusations'
A Melbourne man whose Islamic community centre has been linked by prosecutors in the United Arab Emirates to the co-pilot who allegedly attacked the captain of a flydubai jet has
How Do Freedivers Cope With So Little Oxygen? Scientists May Have Found a Clue.
A small, unreviewed study linked freediving training to changes in brain connectivity, raising questions about adaptation to low oxygen.
Popular weight loss drugs linked to a surprising fingernail problem
Popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, have been linked to unexpectedly high rates of nail detachment, hair loss, and scalp inflammation, with some problems occurring several times more frequently among users. Researchers found that weight loss alone could not fully explain the differences, suggesting there may be more to these overlooked symptoms.
Patrick Mahomes’ Former Teammate Linked as Chiefs Reunion Candidate
The Kansas City Chiefs are weighing their wide receiver options after injuries left the position short on depth, limiting Patrick Mahomes’ options in the passing game. The team’s Week 5 bye gives it time to evaluate the roster and explore potential reinforcements. Former Chiefs WR Justin Watson is among several receivers Kansas City is considering […] The post Patrick Mahomes’ Former Teammate Linked as Chiefs Reunion Candidate appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
Brian Thomas Jr. blanked in Week 5
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. went without a reception on three targets in Week 5
Northwestern Football Ranked for First Time Since 2021
Northwestern football is back in the national spotlight. The Wildcats return to the AP Top 25 for the first time since the final poll of the 2020 season, ending a wait that began in January 2021.
Where is Texas ranked? Where Longhorns fell in polls after Oklahoma loss
Where did Texas drop in the college football polls after its loss in the Red River Rivalry to Oklahoma? Here's a look:
Anthony Volpe sounds fed up, and the Yankees need to listen
“Enough’s enough” was the part of Anthony Volpe’s postgame response that stuck with me. Speaking after Wednesday’s elimination, the Yankees […]
😱 Blimey! Scandinavian clash goes bonkers and breaks record
What the hell was going on in Sweden on Saturday afternoon? AIK Solna and IF Brommapojkarna served up a pretty wild shootout in the Allsvenskan.It had all started quite calmly, though – typically Sc...
Latest Ladd McConkey injury update is bad news for Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers face uncertainty at wide receiver ahead of their Week 5 matchup against the Denver Broncos as injury concerns grow.
New York Yankees' Pitcher Trade Seems Almost Inevitable
The New York Yankees will almost certainly trade one of these two pitchers.
The Yankees All-September Birthday Team
It’s a little late, but here’s September’s lineup.
Yankees news: Could the Yankees move on from Stanton?
Decisions will have to be made about Giancarlo Stanton; no further punishment for interfering fan; grading 2026.
Scientists Say the Secret to a Happier, Healthier Society May Begin in Childhood
How children are raised may matter for social well-being worldwide, with surveys across three culturally different countries linking supportive childhoods to adults’ trust and sense of belonging. At home, a child seeking comfort depends on a caregiver’s response, while time for free play offers room to explore. A University of Nottingham-led study linked these experiences,
Fantastic photos from Red River Rivalry as Oklahoma upends Texas
There was excitement all around the Texas State Fair and it continued in the Cotton Bowl as Oklahoma jarred top-ranked Texas.
Bill Belichick earns first ranked win in UNC tenure
The Tar Heels finally have a reason to celebrate in the Belichick era.
Rubio pledges US cooperation in Marine-linked murder case
A US Marine stationed on Okinawa has been arrested on suspicion of killing a 39-year-old woman.
The 6 Best Science Fantasy Books Released Since 1990, Ranked
From The Fifth Season to Gideon the Ninth, these science fantasy novels blend magic, technology, and unforgettable worlds.
Solanke saves wasteful Spurs
Dominic Solanke scores in stoppage time to salvage a draw for a wasteful 10-man Tottenham.
10-man Tottenham strike back to hold Man Utd
Dominic Solanke rescued a 1-1 draw for 10-man Tottenham to ramp up the pressure on Manchester United boss Michael Carrick on Saturday.Manchester City won 1-0 at Old Trafford last month despite playing for more than an hour with 10 men.
Trent Grisham and the Yankees’ flawed philosophy
Grisham hitting leadoff with the season on the line exposes a flaw in the Yankees’ mode of thinking.
Bears linked to trade reunion with All-Pro edge rusher at fifth-round pick price tag
This veteran All-Pro edge rusher would make a lot of sense for the Bears at this price.
IMG Academy vs. New Palestine highlights
Nationally-ranked IMG Academy defeated New Palestine 49-7 on Friday
Jim Cramer Breaks Down the Complicated Story Behind CVS Health’s (CVS) Decline
During the October 6 episode of Mad Money, Jim Cramer examined whether CVS Health Corporation’s (NYSE:CVS) turnaround still has room to run after the stock’s sharp retreat from its summer highs. CVS ranked ninth among 10 stocks screened for a potential bear market. The criteria behind its inclusion offer another way to assess the turnaround […]
Jim Cramer Weighs MasTec’s (MTZ) Business Against the Selling Pressure
Toward the end of the October 6 lightning round of Mad Money, a caller asked about MasTec, Inc. (NYSE:MTZ). Jim Cramer acknowledged its operating performance but remained reluctant to buy, as he said: This thing has been crushed. I mean, it’s been crushed. And you know what? It’s doing pretty well. It’s not even that […]
HSBC’s Synopsys Upgrade Bets on a Business Model Shift. Can It Justify $700?
HSBC upgraded Synopsys Inc. (NASDAQ:SNPS) to Buy from Hold on September 25 and raised its price target from $490 to $700, implying a multiple of nearly 35 times HSBC’s fiscal 2027 EPS estimates. According to analyst Frank Lee, the company is evolving beyond its traditional slow-growth software profile as its licensing-plus-royalty model and agentic AI […]
Every Final Destination movie, ranked from worst to best
Six movies, countless gruesome deaths, and one unforgettable log truck. EW ranks the entire ‘Final Destination’ franchise from worst to best.
Illinois Basketball Ranks No. 5 in Toughest Non-Conference Schedules
The Field of 68 ranked Illinois basketball No. 5 nationally in non-conference schedule difficulty for the 2026-27 season.
On the Yankees’ playoff failures and the agony of apathy
What to do when it doesn’t hurt anymore
In Small-Business Lending, AI Reads The Numbers But Bankers Still Make The Call
AI is starting to read small firms’ books and draft advice. For generative tools, federal guidance leaves the job of checking that advice to each bank.
Yankees news: Should Boone Stay or Should Boone Go
Calls for the skipper’s dismissal mount as logistics make it unlikely; Kilby shines in AFL; Goldy’s renaissance
Friedkin place focus on Roma amid Everton sale
The Friedkin family has put Everton, acquired in 2024 through its holding company, up for sale. According to Il Messaggero, this decision is linked both to economic reasons and to the potential diffic...
Mets’ Proposed Yankees Swap Is More Complicated Than It Looks
A Mets–Yankees trade proposal involving Giancarlo Stanton and Jorge Polanco has major hurdles. His veto rights, salary and DH fit explain why. The post Mets’ Proposed Yankees Swap Is More Complicated Than It Looks appeared first on HEAVY.
Christian Brothers Academy football rolls to another lopsided victory
Junior star Jack Hulett scored three touchdowns for No. 3 ranked CBA.
Packers Linked to Titans RB to Bolster Rushing Attack
The Green Bay Packers have to do something to get the rushing game going this season.
Browns coach Todd Monken discusses mental process of getting rejected by Jets for Adam Gase in 2019
Yankees Must Cut Grisham To Fix 2027 Outfield
The Yankees lost in three games to the Rays. Per Sports Illustrated, re-signing Trent Grisham is a mistake fans cannot afford to see happen again.
Digital detox how-to; artificial intelligence in nursing; when to see your doctor about GI issues; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources
Prevention interviewed Beth Malow, MD, Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics in the Vanderbilt Sleep Division, about a study that found insomnia is linked with a 26% higher risk of stroke and 28% higher odds of hospital admission. William Schaffner, MD, Professor of Health Policy, was quoted by Parade about the most common COVID symptoms people are experiencing right now, HealthLeaders interviewed Deonna Taylor, PhD, ACMP, RN, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Adult Ambulatory Nursing, about how artificial intelligence will affect nursing practice. The Wall Street Journal interviewed Joseph Schlesinger, MD, Professor of Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine, for a story about ICU alarms keeping patients from getting sleep and creating alarm fatigue for nurses. Cathy Eng, MD, Executive Director of the Young Adult Cancers Program was interviewed by the The New York Times about GI symptoms that patients should not ignore. Heather Jackson, PhD, APRN, Administrative Director, Advanced Practice, was interviewed by Fox17 about nurse practitioner roles becoming the fastest growing job in the next 10 years. Prevention interviewed Jonah Garry, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, for stories about how sleep impacts your heart health and how to do a digital detox.
Week 6 Open Thread
Welcome to the open thread, the home for discussion for all non-UW games this weekend. With the Huskies playing on Friday, you can check in any time you like on Saturday, but you can never leave. Saturday Early – There are no ranked vs. ranked games in the early slot, but Indiana at Nebraska could […]
Netflix’s Summer of Bummer
(Welcome to the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a newsletter on the entertainment industry and business strategy. I write a weekly Streaming Ratings Report and a bi-weekly strategy column, along with occasional deep dives into other topics, like today’s article. Please subscribe.) Today, I’ve got a guest post from longtime friend of the newsletter, Brandon Katz. I’ve been trying to find time all summer to look at Netflix’s straight-to-streaming film slate, but between a pre-planned trip and Nielsen moving up their streaming data timeline, I’ve been swamped. So I reached out to Brandon, one of my favorite fellow analysts, to write about it. And I feel like he captured the tone and data focus of the newsletter perfectly. You can connect with Brandon on LinkedIn and Twitter. Enjoy! Don’t worry, folks. You’re in safe hands with me. To ease any anxieties about an interloper in ESG’s domain, I’ll start by stealing one of his best framing devices: headlines. Box office flops are covered in the same way the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles eye pizza: with cartoonish insatiability. I would know. I’m a former reporter who wrote nearly identical headlines: Yet, intentionally or not, streaming misses get treated with kids gloves, filtered through a rosy lens: In the last six years, U.S. streaming viewership has become nearly as transparent as the box office, but the data often arrives weeks later, in a number of less intuitive metrics, and with nary an official budget to be found. This plays into the Wall Street-whispering narratives major streamers have been cultivating for years. They get a pass in a way that theatrical studios simply don’t. Subscribe Netflix’s Summer Slate Not a single Netflix original film released between May and August this year opened above 20 million U.S. TV hours, per Nielsen. That benchmark usually serves as the EntStrategyGuy’s floor for a streaming hit on Netflix. None of these films enjoyed a hit-cementing single week of 20-plus million hours during their runs. Netflix’s two best films were true crime docs, Maternal Instinct (16.5 million hours) and The Crash (19.7 million), the best overall week for a film this summer. Great for most other streamers, but not necessarily what we’re used to seeing from Netflix. For an overly-dramatic comparison, Happy Gilmore 2 opened last summer to around 47 million hours (celebrity cameos, baby!). Zooming out, the picture looks even worse. In 2026, Netflix’s five biggest scripted summer films posted the lowest average (28.6 million hours) and median (28.8 million hours) eight-week viewership totals of the past four years. Now, it’s unrealistic and unfair to expect Netflix to deliver a _KPop Demon Hunters-_sized hit every year. But it’s also not ideal to see the size of their hits shrinking over the last few summers. Let’s quickly run through some of the notable summer misses. Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein’s perfectly fine romcom, Office Romance, fell off the charts after 20 million hours in its first two weeks. Top films usually last for four-plus weeks. Starry titles ideally don’t decay that fast either. Homegrown star Millie Bobby Brown couldn’t prevent the snappy Enola Holmes franchise from diminishing returns. At 14.3 million U.S. hours, the third film posted roughly half of what the first two films did in their first two weeks. What’s on Netflix calculated that per-day global views were down nearly 60% from the second movie. The Whisper Man did okay with more than 36 million hours over its first four weeks. But I expected a little more juice from a film featuring Robert De Niro, Michelle Monaghan, and Adam Scott. Kevin Hart’s Ladies First collected just 11.2 million hours total across two weeks. That’s a big miss for one of Netflix’s go-to stars. Plopping into the same bucket are Sunny Sandler’s Don’t Say Good Luck (10.3 million in two weeks) and John Cena’s Little Brother (17.5 million). Meanwhile, English-language originals Color Book (June 19), In the Hand of Dante (June 24) and Heartstopper Forever (July 17) never sniffed Nielsen’s Top 10 at all, despite needing only 2 to 5 million hours to land in the top ten most weeks. (By my count, eleven English-language scripted original films released between May and August did chart). It’s only fair to mention that Swapped (1-May) posted nearly 42 million U.S. hours over five weeks (the longest Netflix original run this summer) and is currently their eighth most-watched English-language film ever worldwide. Remarkably Bright Creatures (37 million, 4 weeks) and Voicemails for Isabelle (27 million, 4 weeks) weren’t bombs either. Still, overall, I think it’s fair to say this was a quieter summer season than we’re used to seeing from the market-leader. You might not realize that given the language commonly used in public analysis. The Twist Despite the starkly black-and-white tone of the coverage, here’s the twist: when many box office bombs arrive on streaming, their viewership looks a whole lot like many of Netflix’s supposedly successful summer releases. Hmm, where have we heard that one before? Masters of the Universe topped out at $65 million stateside against a $170 million budget_._ I’ll admit, Skeletor ripping sleeveless curls as a gym bro and bodyslamming Adam’s co-workers was funny. But, much to the chagrin of my bank account, my laughter doesn’t launch franchises. Yet the He-Man reboot opened to 19.6 million hours (from a Wednesday five-day opening instead of just one weekend), on par with Hoppers on Disney+ (19.4 million). It put up nearly 47 million hours over its first six weeks, bigger than all of Netflix’s summer releases. Pretty darn healthy and likely to land among the 25 most-watched movies on streaming this year. Sticking with Amazon, The Sheep Detectives just barely broke even at the box office with $133 million worldwide (and only $66 million domestic). I never expected cloven-hooved, cud-chewing mammals to be able to bring me to tears. Yet that’s exactly how I found myself at the end of this surprisingly affecting movie (#NoShame). It was likely the unexpected quality in a family-friendly film that powered its streaming over-performance. Sheep Detectives delivered a solid run for Prime video netting 26.2 million hours! How about franchise IP? Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu had the lowest opening ($81 million) and lowest-grossing Disney-era live-action Star Wars film ($178 million domestic). One day before release, its Heat score (19.8%)—audiences who list their interest as a 7/7—fell behind blockbusters Wicked (21%), Superman (23%), Fantastic Four: First Steps (23%), Michael (23%), Toy Story 5 (26%) and Avatar: Fire and Ash (27%), according to Greenlight Analytics. The urgent enthusiasm just wasn’t there. On streaming, Mando opened to weeks of 12.1 million, 6.1 million and 2.7 million hours (21 million total) over its first three frames. Not the numbers Lucasfilm was hoping for nor the numbers of a streaming hit. But they’re in the same vicinity as some Netflix summer releases with $345 million at the global box office to offset a smidgen of the pain. Final Thoughts So why oh why does this nuance gap exist? Four key reasons: Data Literacy: A “$100 million opening” just makes sense. After decades of box office reporting, even casual movie fans are well-versed in the benchmarks of hits and home runs. There’s an immediate shorthand. But “16.5 million” hours doesn’t land nearly as cleanly. Despite leaps of progress, the streaming ratings era is still in its infancy compared to theatrical. The EntStrategyGuy and I met thanks to a late 2010s group chat of data nerds hungry to find a shred of certainty in nebulous streaming performance. I’m not surprised to see “No. 1 on Netflix” still getting misconstrued out in the wild. Timing: By Friday morning, we have the box office’s Thursday night previews totaled, allowing us to better project the weekend’s expectations. From there, ticket sales are reported daily. By Sunday, the film’s fate is usually finalized, at least in terms of public perception. In streaming, Nielsen recently improved its delay to…two weeks. The medium isn’t forced to contend with instant gratification as harshly. Financials: Theatrical film budgets are a mere Google away. Profit and loss is calculated in the cold and unforgiving naked light of day for all to see. But finding the vast majority of streaming exclusive movie budgets requires the forensic investigation skills of a Criminal Minds detective. Also, it’s very difficult to calculate how much revenue/value a straight-to-streaming films provides a streamer. This is why there are so few stories about streaming original movies “losing X amount of money”. On top of that, marketing budgets are far greater for theatrical movies than streaming exclusive movies, which leads to earlier and better awareness. This then translates to a wider pool of potential interest. Narrative Control: Netflix is the only major streaming service to publish weekly first-hand viewership data and annual engagement reports. Naturally, some headlines borrow their first-hand framing**.** Other streamers benefit from their comparative lack of transparency. They may occasionally announce vague performance platitudes such as Apple TV’s Mayday becoming its “biggest film debut on the platform to date over its first 18 days,” and that it ranked No. 1 with left-handed viewers in its first weekend. (Fine, I made up that second one). But, for the most part, they keep first-hand viewership shrouded in mystery to avoid bad press. Especially for outlets that demand multiple articles per day from their writers, it’s an easy (and understandable) way for some reporters to hit their daily article quota by just repeating what the streamers have told them. TL:DR version: Streaming-exclusive movies are asked to do different things than theatrical movies, but that doesn’t mean they should escape judgment. Both still need to draw enough eyeballs to justify their cost within the proper performance contexts. The more cleanly we can inject a little nuance into streaming analysis, the better we’ll understand the audience and content trends that drive this industry. And that’s what all of this is really about: knowing what audiences actually want! Brandon Katz is the Director of Insights & Content Strategy at Greenlight Analytics where he focuses on evaluating the ever-fluid media landscape to unearth understanding, opportunity and value. Greenlight Analytics is the entertainment intelligence consulting company redefining how Hollywood finds, understands, and activates audiences. Prior to joining Greenlight Analytics, he served as the senior entertainment industry strategist at Parrot Analytics, and as a full-time entertainment industry reporter covering the Xs and Os of Hollywood, most notably with TheWrap and the Observer.
Inaugural Festival of Ideas, Entertainment, Learning, and Discovery coming to Shakespeare & Company in late October
Founded by producer Hunter Runnette, the three-day festival brings authors, scholars, and thinkers to Shakespeare & Company to explore questions shaping communities and the world.
Business News: Movado Selling Ebel To F.P. Journe And Chanel In Deal Heralding Comeback Of Once Mighty Swiss Brand
Consortium of buyers, including François-Paul Journe and French luxury group Chanel, buys 95% stake in Ebel for $66.5 million.
Carpenter’s heart attack after restraining donkey ruled compensable
A New York appeals court on Thursday upheld workers compensation coverage for a carpenter who suffered a heart attack after helping restrain a donkey at his employer’s owner’s residence.
One type of sleep linked to dramatically lower risk of dementia, Parkinson's and 81 other diseases
Greater REM sleep was linked to 80% lower Parkinson's risk and 46% lower dementia risk in a major study of over 95,000 adults tracked for years.
Four Tigers Rookies Break Into MLB’s Top 50
Led by Kevin McGonigle’s top-ranked campaign, Detroit’s rising stars dominated the 2026 rankings, signaling a powerful youth movement and a bright future for the rebuilding franchise’s core.
Henrico proposes new marijuana business regulations
Henrico County officials are considering zoning changes that would establish regulations for recreational marijuana businesses in the county as a way to implement recent changes in Virginia law governing the distribution, processing and retail sale of cannabis. The changes, outlined in a 24-page draft ordinance amendment (linked below), will
Scientists have identified a 'protein signature' in blood that could predict healthy aging
Having a certain ratio of proteins produced by immune cells in your blood is linked to a higher risk of age-related diseases, scientists report.
Arizona Fall League Week 1 Recap
The Yankees’ contingent is off to a strong start in Arizona.
Art Garfunkel, 84, postpones tour due to respiratory infection
Art Garfunkel is reportedly postponing his upcoming tour.
NY Yankees risk rewarding the wrong thing after another October exit
The Yankees don’t need to fire Aaron Boone to prove they’re upset. They also don’t need to extend him to […]
Rays Benefit From Guardians-White Sox ALDS Going the Distance
The Tampa Bay Rays await their ALCS opponent after the Cleveland Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 9-5 to force Game 5 of the ALDS. With four days of rest following their Yankees sweep, Kevin Cash and the Rays could gain a pitching advantage heading into Game 1.