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Phantom Blade Zero is asking players to free up 300GB of space for pre-loading, double its actual 145GB file size
If you're looking forward to playing Phantom Blade Zero as soon as it's released, you might want to make sure you have enough space for the pre-load.
Vera Health secures $28.5M series A for AI-driven clinical search engine
Clinical artificial intelligence search engine Vera Health secured $28.5 million in series A funding to accelerate and expand its platform. | Vera Health’s platform scans more than 60 million peer-reviewed publications, clinical guidelines, consensus statements and drug labels, executives say.
SLC, SEG Still Negotiating Key Details Over Future of Entertainment District
Two years after the City Council told Smith Entertainment Group it would have to earn staff-level design review, the company's draft agreement for the Downtown district asks for it, and for much more.
These Are Lifehacker's 2026 'Gift of the Year' Award Winners
The Lifehacker staff of tech experts and reviewers have selected their choices for the best Gifts of the Year for 2026 in 15 categories ranging from the best smartphone and e-reader to the best gaming equipment and fitness tracker.
Indie rocker Neko Case brings fun, loose show to Iowa City
Veteran indie singer-songwriter Neko Case, who will perform Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, at the Englert Theatre in Iowa City, is like a musical shark: constantly in motion. "I have too many ideas all the time," Case told The Gazette.
‘More than just math and science’: LeTourneau University hosts prospective engineering, aviation students - Longview News-Journal
Aspiring engineers and pilots from 18 states traveled to Longview this past weekend to learn about LeTourneau University’s engineering and aviation programs. On Saturday, high school seniors from across the […]
Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center's Endeavour gallery is a wonder
Sam Lubell's architecture review of the new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center.
'Speaking in Tongues' review: Hard times in the Central Valley
José Luis Valenzuela directs the world premiere of Luis Alfaro's 'Speaking in Tongues' in a Latino Theater Co. production at the Los Angeles Theatre Center.
My Turn | Reflections on a life in politics
"I did jump into politics and a career-long public life, and — God forgive me, because the voters won’t — I loved it," Mike Carroll writes.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's final major update adds long-awaited New Game Plus, new Nightmare difficulty and much more
Ubisoft is saying goodbye to Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced with a sizeable update arriving today.
Notre Dame Opponent Preview: Navy Midshipmen
Tradition and respect take center stage at Gillette Stadium as the Fighting Irish face a struggling Midshipmen squad fighting for bowl eligibility in this historic 99th meeting.
The gut health category is crowded: How can brands truly stand out?
For formulators, the challenge is no longer simply finding a gut health ingredient, but a product that provides the credible science, relevant benefits and the flexibility to support innovative product formats
Photos: 6th annual Family FallFest
Photos from the 6th annual Family FallFest in Goodrich Park on Saturday, October 24.
Here's How The Way Activision Talks About Call Of Duty Launch Weekend Sales Has Changed Over Nearly 20 Years
It hasn't been bragging about Modern Warfare 4 sales despite rave reviews
Pumpkins with Purpose brighten Palm Beach for a cause
There were pumpkins, philanthropy and plenty of Palm Beach charm for four festive days as Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope and The Royal Poinciana Plaza celebrated the ninth annual
Former FBI director faces new attempt at prosecution from Trump administration
It would be the third criminal case that the Justice Department has brought against the longtime critic and foe of President Donald Trump.
Preview | MNUFC Welcome SKC for Latest Edition of the Nicest Rivalry in Sports
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Sponsored: Celebrating Nuclear Science Week
Nuclear energy plays an important role in powering our communities. This week, Entergy is celebrating the science, innovation and skilled professionals who help deliver reliable energy to Louisiana and beyond.
What Is the Relationship Between Doing Good History and Entertainment?
[Cross-posted from The Tattooed Historian’s Dispatch] What exactly are we doing when we communicate history to the public? Most of us would agree that accuracy matters, evidence matters, context matters, historical rigor matters. But we also live in a world where attention matters (and attention spans are dropping at an alarming rate). Subscribe Whether we’re posting on social media, producing videos, hosting podcasts, giving public talks, or designing museum programs, we’re all competing with countless other demands on people’s time. The public doesn’t simply stumble into history anymore. Now, good history has to find people where they already are. This raises a difficult question: Is making history entertaining part of good historical practice, or is it simply what we must do to remain relevant? “Entertainment” is often treated as the opposite of seriousness. But what do we mean when we use the term itself? Does entertainment mean simplifying the historical record? Does it mean telling compelling stories in a lively manner? Is there a difference between being engaging and being entertaining? And who gets to decide where that line is? Share These questions become even more complicated online. Social media platforms reward attention. Algorithms reward engagement (the positive and the negative). Visibility often depends on producing content that people are willing to click, watch, share, and discuss. What happens when those incentives shape the way history is presented? Can historians work within those systems without letting those systems define the work? Are public audiences being served better than ever before, or are platform incentives changing what kinds of history rise to the surface? These are just a few of the issues that I discuss with John R. Heckman in our latest installment of “Historians Off the Cuff.” Feel free to suggest future topics for us to discuss in the comments section below. Hope you are entertained. LOL Civil War Memory is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
Hallowine haunts Mercato with wines food and live fun
The Rotary Club of Naples and The Naples-Pelican Bay Rotary Club host Hallowine, bringing the community together for an unforgettable evening of wine tasting, culinary pairings, live entertainment, and spirited
Spanberger: Make NextEra ‘Robo memo’ public
Gov. Abigail Spanberger wants a memo by a NextEra subsidiary made public as regulators review a proposed merger between NextEra and Dominion.
After a flurry of ethics cases, sexual harassment rules for Congress are under review
Lawmakers reviewing the issue of sexual harassment on Capitol Hill say they're disturbed by what they've found.
Mayor Sarno meets with DHHS Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and Health and Racial Equity Coordinator and Former Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford for an Update and Review
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Molly Shea met with Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and Racial Equity Coordinator and former Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford for an update on the Youth Commission. Mayor Sarno stated, “It was great to be with DHHS Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and Health and Racial Equity Coordinator, my former Aide Shenell Ford as they shared updates and review in regards to the youth commission. I look forward to continuing to work with them both, and all partners on the youth commission for the betterment of our City. I commend both Commissioner Caulton-Harris and Shenell on their steadfast work to bring back this commission.”
Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Injury Report and Game Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks once again have a clean injury report.
Halide’s Duo update just knocked an item off my camera wish list.
Halide III just got its iPhone Duo update with re-worked controls for the new screen formats and a feature that Apple’s native camera app left out: a waist-level viewfinder. When you use the phone in its L-shaped pose the image preview will appear on the top portion of the screen. I was hoping I’d be able to move the preview to the lower half of the screen and use it like a classic Hasselblad camera. It’s a nerdy little detail, but Halide is made by nerds, for nerds, and I appreciate that. [Link: Halide for Duo: Electric Boogaluo | https://www.lux.camera/halide-for-duo/ | Lux — iPhone camera apps, camera reviews and more]
Oppo Find X10 Pro Max Review: The Incredible Triple 200MP Cameras Are Only Half the Story
It's more like a camera that is also a phone than a phone with a camera.
Scientists Kept Antimatter Trapped for Months, and the Results Could Rewrite Physics
Northwestern physicists trapped a single positron for months using electromagnetic fields, enabling measurements that could reveal differences between matter and antimatter.
Rhule rundown: Bye week recap, scouting Washington
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule met with media on Monday morning to recap the bye week and preview the Huskers’ Saturday night matchup against Washington at Memorial Stadium.
Ishbia-backed Amtrak project gets deeper review amid Bridgeport backlash
Federal regulators are expanding their environmental review of a $900 million Amtrak facility in Bridgeport tied to Justin Ishbia's White Sox stadium plans.
Kingston South celebrates launch with community gathering
The Kingston South Grand Opening took place Saturday, Oct. 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event marks another step in Cameratta Companies’ vision of an over 7,700-acre conservation
Is Rayquaza Broken? Delta Reign Set Preview
Our new set Delta Reign is getting some hype because of the crazy new engine based around Mega Rayquaza ex. This deck is clearly good, and it's already
Judge: Trump DOJ illegally fired ex-FBI director’s daughter as a federal prosecutor
Maurene Comey, who was an assistant U.S. attorney for a decade, was illegally fired in July 2025 despite her work on some of the nation’s highest-profile cases.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Review Embargo Date Details
One of the most important dates in gaming history has been revealed: We know when the GTA 6 review embargo is.
Review: The Whyte Sythe RS Delivers High-End Suspension at a Reasonable Price
A dependable option for steep, technical terrain.
Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Pro Controller restock tracker: we’re watching these retailers
🎮 Nintendo will release a Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 Pro Controller on October 29 💰 It costs $99.99, the same as other limited editions 📅 A restock could occur on launch day at Walmart and Best Buy 🚨 Our Zelda Switch 2 Pro Controller restock tracker @mattswider on X will send out an alert when stock appears Walmart: Zelda Pro Controller Best Buy: Zelda Pro Controller Amazon: Zelda Pro Controller Target: Zelda Pro Controller GameStop: Zelda Pro Controller Nintendo is releasing a special limited edition Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller to celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda series. It releases on October 29, 2026, which is when we expect to see a long-awaited restock of the hard-to-find controller. 🚨 We’re tracking Zelda Switch 2 Pro Controller stock updates. If you’d like to know when more stock arrives, follow Matt Swider on X and turn on notifications. You can also become a free or paid subscriber to The Shortcut to help support our work. 🚨 The Switch 2 Pro Controller features the same striking gold and royal emerald color scheme of the Nintendo Switch 2 The Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary edition, and also includes a fun little easter egg on the back: an 8-Bit Link. 🚨 Want the Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Pro Controller? Drop your email for restock alerts before it sells out. ⤵️ Subscribe This is the same Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller we’re used to, aside from the intricate design, but it means you’ll have to pay more as a result. It costs $99.99 instead of the standard $89.99. However, the Pro Controller is the easiest way to play the best Switch 2 games in TV mode. If you’ve been searching for a Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Pro Controller restock, here’s everything you need to know. Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 Pro Controller should restock at these retailers We’ve seen retailers such as Walmart and Best Buy restock items on release day, even when pre-orders have sold out. It’s likely that the Zelda Switch 2 Pro Controller will be up for grabs on October 29, 2026, when the controller and console launches. Demand will be high, and stock could sell out fast. However, we’ll be keeping a close eye on every major retailer, including Target, Amazon, GameStop, and the Nintendo Store and will alert our followers as soon as stock goes live. Why you can trust our Zelda Switch 2 Pro Controller restock tracker We’ve already helped over 400,000 people buy a PS5 when it was in and out of stock during Covid, and we’ve helped our subscribers continue to secure hard-to-find items. The Shortcut followers were some of the first to secure the Switch 2 when it went on sale, and we’ve also helped countless others snag limited edition consoles like the PS5 30th anniversary edition. The Shortcut and Matt Swider on X offer exclusive Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 Pro Controller restock updates with up-to-the-second US store inventory checks at the biggest retailers. You’ll receive an instant notification on X (if set to on) as soon as new stock arrives. Up next: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 review roundup: ‘a strong return to form’ Subscribe Adam Vjestica is The Shortcut’s Senior Editor. Formerly TechRadar’s Gaming Hardware Editor, Adam has also worked at Nintendo of Europe as a Content Marketing Editor, where he helped launch the Nintendo Switch. He also runs a retro gaming YouTube channel called Game on, boy! Follow him on X @ItsMrProducts.
Mac DeMarco review – glowing melodies and shirtless antics at Carnegie Hall
After winning over gen Z, the cult indie rocker makes the historic venue swoon with introspective anthems and a Michael Jackson cover
I tested the new Amazon Kindle for a week. Here’s why it’s the one you probably want
Our tech writer has long recommended the Kindle Paperwhite, but he’s starting to think the regular Kindle might be the best option for the new lineup.
📈 Monday data: The bottleneck isn’t intelligence
In the AI Investment Brief today: CapEx updates and lease commitment breakdowns Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark recently said in a speech at the IMF that the singularity has begun: For many years, researchers and science fiction authors have forecast a future in which AI systems drastically increase the pace of overall scientific and technical progress, making things move so quickly that it is hard for humans to keep up. They call this the singularity. I believe that this year we have gained convincing evidence that it has now begun. This follows Anthropic’s claim that in August, 26% of its AI R&D was led by Claude, with a human supervising its work. In October, OpenAI posted 719 math manuscripts1 made by its internal model. Math and coding are two fields where a research loop can close without leaving the desk. But can the loop close in the rest of science? Subscribe The loop is real The idea is not new. Mathematician Irving John Good, who had worked with Alan Turing at Bletchley Park, argued that a machine smarter than us “could design even better machines; there would then unquestionably be an ‘intelligence explosion,’ and the intelligence of man would be left far behind.” The Gödel machine, a self-improving computer that can rewrite its own code better than its prior, was first proposed in 2003. In 2025, researchers at Sakana AI and the University of British Columbia set out to show that this was possible. Their agents iteratively improved their own code through a feedback loop, resulting in gains of 30 pp on SWE-bench and more than 15 pp on Polyglot, testing coding skills beyond Python. The idea has since been tested in other labs. A Gemini-powered agent called AlphaEvolve found a faster matrix multiplication kernel used for training Gemini, speeding up the kernel by 23% and cutting Gemini’s training time by 1%. In China, MiniMax reported that its M2.7 model worked on improving its own agent’s harness, skills, sampling and memory. Over 100 rounds of rewriting led to a 30% gain, per its internal evaluations. In each case, what was being rewritten was not the model itself but everything around it. Is it better than human work? In September this year, in what seemed like a milestone, an AI-built agent proved as good at improving other AI agents as a human-built one. It did that in what appeared to be half the steps. But the result was inconclusive: the differences between runs were greater than the difference between the AI- and human-built agent results. Nonetheless, this is increasing the chatter around recursive self-improvement (RSI) in AI. Google’s Sundar Pichai said that “you have RSI loops along with AI researchers in various aspects of model development.” Sakana AI published a paper on RSI through multi-agent collaboration, finding that after two cycles its system scored 1.2–1.6x better per output token than the base model across four research benchmarks. Ramez Naam challenges that view. He splits AI self-improvement into five overlapping types. The first four describe how autonomous the AI is; so far, only types 1 and 2 have been observed. The fifth type describes accelerating returns, and he notes that greater autonomy doesn’t guarantee a takeoff scenario. Instead, each round of self-improvement would need to deliver at least as much as the last. The results from Sakana, AlphaEvolve and MiniMax above might look like type 3 or type 4 autonomy. But in each case, the AI wasn’t updating its own weights directly, only the ancillary parts — the harness, the memory. And where Claude leads its own R&D, for now a human still supervises.
Apple Raises iPad and Mac Trade-In Values
Apple today updated its U.S. trade-in estimates, raising maximum values across the iPad lineup and for most Macs following today's announcement of the new iPad mini. Every iPad category has gained value, although the increases are relatively modest. The iPad mini and standard iPad both rise by $20, while the iPad Air gains $15 and the iPad Pro increases by $10.
Oct. 21: Douglas County Board of Health reviews lead prevention, WIC funding and upcoming health priorities
The Douglas County Board of Health approved its consent agenda, which included agreements with hospitals, nonprofits and government agencies, and
Dayton-area country singer Will Thiery wins first Josie Music Award
When Will Thiery stood on the Grand Ole Opry stage to accept his Josie Music Award, he wanted to kiss the floor.
Scientists Estimate That Europe's Scorching Summer Heat Killed More Than 50,000 People in Urban Areas
The new research, which has not yet been peer-reviewed but was accepted for publication, suggests that climate change is responsible for two-thirds of the deaths
Nebraska behavioral health coalition meets to review statewide mental health progress
NFL Monday Night Football preview: Cowboys can't afford to lose to this version of the Eagles
Knox County Deputies Announce Backing for Sheriff Polky
ROCKLAND — The Knox County Deputy Sheriff’s Association Lodge #700 announced Oct. 26 that it is endorsing incumbent Patrick Polky for Sheriff."Our lodge represents the law enforcement personnel of the
D. C. Circuit Review: Reviewed – Some unfinished business
The D. C. Circuit published two opinions last week in cases that were argued last term. Mennonite Church USA v. DHS, No. 25-5209, which was heard in February of this year, involved a challenge to the Trump Administration’s policy of pursuing immigration-enforcement operations at houses of worship. Prior to 2025, the federal government largely maintained […]
Ukraine Health Cluster Partner Emergency Response to Attacks, as of 30 September 2026
Infographic in English on Ukraine about Health, Protection and Human Rights and more; published on 26 Oct 2026 by Health Cluster and WHO
Study finds red light therapy overhyped
Red light therapy can help with acne, hair thinning and mild skin aging, but companies selling at-home devices often promise more than the science demonstrates, according to a review published in September. Masks, wands and full-body panels that were once mostly found in dermatologists’ offices are now sold for homes and gyms, with promises of...
CVS Health Q3 Earnings Preview: How to Approach the Stock?
CVS' third-quarter 2026 results face mixed segment trends, with Aetna's margin recovery and digital investments offering support amid persistent 340B pressures and membership declines.
Vote against political insanity; vote for Seth Bodnar
We’ve all heard the saying, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” That’s exactly what Montana voters are experiencing under our two-party system:
Office of Mental Health to relax prior approval process for changing services
The changes will streamline the state’s review and approval process for more than a thousand mental health programs.
Review: Jay-Z burnishes his legend at SoFi Stadium
LOS ANGELES — As the intro of his song "Girls, Girls, Girls" poured over the crowd at SoFi Stadium late Friday night, Jay-Z locked eyes (from behind his ever-present shades)
Review: Jay-Z burnishes his legend at SoFi Stadium
LOS ANGELES — As the intro of his song "Girls, Girls, Girls" poured over the crowd at SoFi Stadium late Friday night, Jay-Z locked eyes (from behind his ever-present shades)
Ted Sarandos Swoops Into Seoul as Netflix Celebrates 10 Years in Korea
The streaming gaint's co-CEO joined stars from ‘Squid Game,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and other Korean hits for a two-day fan festival, while previewing buzzy upcoming titles like ‘Possible Love,’ ‘Tantar...
Ornithologist John Weske devoted life to shorebird science
John S. Weske, whose long-term banding of royal terns and brown pelicans contributed to current understanding, died Oct. 18 at 90.
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
Windows 11’s new “better performance” toggle shows up, but your current PC will never be able to use it
Windows 11's recent preview builds include a new toggle called "Advanced Performance Extensions," aka "APX," and on supported hardware.
Wizards at Hornets Preview: Washington heads south to Charlotte
Wizards head to Charlotte for their first matchup against the Charlotte Hornets this season.
Preparing for what’s next: Nursing insights on Future Ready Healthcare
New 2026 survey findings reveal how nurses view workforce sustainability, AI adoption, and patient communication, offering practical insights into what it takes to build a future-ready healthcare organization.
Phantom Blade Zero review: dark wuxia martial arts masters with an apprentice's execution
S-Game's Unreal Engine 5 'kungfupunk' debut can't help but get tangled in frustrating design choices.
Probi and Symrise spotlight new clinical evidence at SupplySide Global
At SupplySide Global 2026, Symrise and Probi present new clinical findings for skin radiance and digestive health alongside a stable probiotic designed to broaden formulation options for brands
Democrat Coumba Kebe wants to keep the politics out of the treasurer’s office
Political newcomer Coumba Kebe is the Democratic nominee for Indiana state treasurer. Kebe wants to keep the politics out of the office and build back trust with people.
BCM hosting special Nov. 13 show for America 250
BRISTOL — In partnership with The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail, Mountain Empire Children’s Choral Academy, and Theatre Bristol, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum is bringing together an
‘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.
'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
'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
'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
'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 ...
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The Men's First Team are back in Serie A action, this time heading south to face Lecce in Puglia.The Serie A Matchday 8 clash is set to take place at the Stadio Via del Mare at 18:00 CET on Sunday, Oc...
Tickets on sale now for 49 Winchester's Charlottesville show next year
49 Winchester, a homegrown Virginia country rock band, is the first band announced for Ting Pavilion's 2027 lineup. Tickets are on sale now.
Clay Walker Christmas coming to NPAC Nov. 29
GREENEVILLE — Rumor has it … it’s shaping up to be A Clay Walker Family Christmas.
Political analysis favors Mendoza over Ciscomani
The Cook Political Report has switched its assessment of the congressional race for the House seat from a “toss-up” ranking to “Leans Democratic.”
Business Ins and Outs | Atlanta dessert shop, Provisions, Mexirican and donut shop opening
Business Ins and Outs | Atlanta dessert shop, Provisions, Mexirican and donut shop opening
Review: 'Whalefall' a big fish tale thriller within a fraught father/son relationship
Movie reviewer Joshua Hill says 'Whalefall' combines a fraught father/son relationship with a suspenseful narrative featuring excellent sound design and imagery.
Udinese vs AC Milan – Match preview and team news
AC Milan will aim to get inside the top four of the Serie A league table by securing all three points when they meet Udinese on Sunday away from home in their next match.Udinese vs AC Milan – Match...
VT Science Corner: Expanding eating disorder care to rural areas
The great Taylor Swift proclaimed “I’m the problem, it’s me” in her 2022 song, "Anti-Hero." This lyric reflects something many people can recognize: the belief that something is fundamentally wrong
Hibernian vs Celtic – Match preview and team news
Celtic will look to bounce back from their recent European defeat as they travel away from home to face Hibernian in their next Scottish Premiership match on Sunday.Hibernian vs Celtic – Match prev...
Science Hill lost in the TSSAA state volleyball finals on Friday
Franklin's win capped a banner day for Nashville-area Division I programs as they teams swept the Class A (Eagleville), AA (Valor Prep) and AAA championships.
Barcelona vs Real Madrid, La Liga: Preview
The biggest game in the game, with a whole lot at stake
Sunday Preview – Orlocks rule the roads of Necromunda
See what’s coming up next week for Necromunda, Warhammer 40,000, and more.
‘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.
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