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CT health insurance premiums are going up but help is available. What to know
Open enrollment is under way for Access Health CT, the state’s health insurance marketplace providing health and dental plans. There are 22 health plans residents can choose from through Anthem or ConnectiCare Benefits Inc, the only c…
Beloved Celtic festival in Bethlehem ending operations after nearly 4 decades
The Celtic Cultural Alliance said years of significant financial challenges led to the decision.
Africa’s ‘unprecedented’ Ebola outbreak could reach UK, says top health official
Jean Kaseya, of the Africa CDC, warns of the illness spreading like Covid unless more funding is secured to increase preparedness and possible treatment
Holmes County names annual business and community winners
The Holmes County Chamber announced winners in six categories including business, community service and lifetime achievement.
Health inspections shut down a dozen more Central Florida eateries
Last week, 12 more Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down (at least temporarily) after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
Business briefs: Caesars offers Nevada residents free parking, dining discounts
The participating resorts are Caesars Palace, the Vanderpump Hotel, Harrah’s Las Vegas, Flamingo Las Vegas, the LINQ, Paris Las Vegas, Horseshoe Las Vegas and Planet Hollywood, including its Miracle Mile Shops garage …
Tokayev Urges Higher Taxes on Wealthy, Calls on Banks to Boost Business Lending
Tokayev Urges Higher Taxes on Wealthy, Calls on Banks to Boost Business Lending
EA shuts down legendary game studio BioWare after recent high-profile disappointments, controversies
Demi Lovato Shares Health Update Following IV Drip Photo
Demi Lovato has reportedly reassured fans after a brief trip to the hospital this week. It was reported that the singer suspects she had an allergic reaction. According to her Instagram Story, she bel...
Commentary: Standing alongside a personal attack on a victim of child rape, Ohio politicians reveal themselves
When politicians stand with vile — smearing a child rape victim to try to win dirty — they reveal much about themselves.
Demi Lovato Shares Health Update Following IV Drip Photo
Demi Lovato has reportedly reassured fans after a brief trip to the hospital this week. It was reported that the singer suspects she had an allergic reaction. According to her Instagram Story, she bel...
World Series 2026: With pinch-hit, 12th-inning walk-off, Ben Williamson meets the moment in Game 4 and extends the Rays' season at least one more day
Samsung Epis Holdings Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Business Update
INCHEON, Korea, October 28, 2026--Samsung Epis Holdings reports third quarter 2026 financial results and business update.
Steelers secondary plan implodes after trading away Joey Porter Jr.
Trading Joey Porter Jr. to Dallas destroys the press-man defense Omar Khan and Teryl Austin built alongside free-agent signing Jamel Dean.
Korean Webtoon Adaptations Lead COL Group’s 2027 Microdrama Slate
COL Group, V47 and Virtue Asia unveil a 2027 microdrama slate of CJ Group Korean adaptations and originals including ‘The Vanishing Act.’
Laurent Mekies reveals 'attention from F1 teams' in Red Bull-Ford Powertrains power unit amid Aston Martin rumours
The Red Bull-Ford Powertrains power unit has been very competitive in 2026, so could they supply more teams in the future, including Aston Martin? Watch every session of the Mexico City GP from this Friday, live on Sky Sports F1
Devils’ Gritsyuk Making Massive Impact in Second Season
When fans around the NHL think of the New Jersey Devils’ leading goal scorers, their mind likely goes immediately to Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier, or even Jesper Bratt. Most people won’t immediately think of Arseni Gritsyuk, a second-year NHLer who made the move from the Russian Kontinental Hockey League last season, yet there he is. […] The post Devils’ Gritsyuk Making Massive Impact in Second Season appeared first on HEAVY.
Star Entertainment fined $260m in historical money laundering case
Star Entertainment has been fined $260 million for breaching money laundering laws between 2016 and 2022. The casino operator was also found to have contravened customer due diligence rules, including a failure to monitor.
Anthony Edwards Injury: Return Timeline And Who Should Replace Him
The Anthony Edwards injury has left the Minnesota Timberwolves facing up to two months without their leading scorer. ESPN's Shams Charania reported October 27 that Edwards required an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee. Chris Haynes separately reported that the procedure had already taken place, according to a procedure update. Charania's reported window is up […] The post Anthony Edwards Injury: Return Timeline And Who Should Replace Him appeared first on Stadium Rant.
Carpenters political spending exceeds all other campaigns
With a week to go before the November general election, political spending in Hawaii has reached a new high, and most of it is coming from one source.
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Stock 12‑Month Price Target Raised to $3.62, Implies 21% Upside
Explore more price target data and ratings for AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. on the Forecasts tab, and track all previous and future analyst recommendations for AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. in the dedicated News Flow.Select reference data provided by FactSet. Copyright © 2026 FactSet Researc…
St. Paul apartment residents raise health, safety concerns over homeless encampment
South Korea's AI trade roars back as chip profits soar
South Korean stocks surged as SK Hynix's record profits fueled the AI trade, following months of volatility and concerns over massive AI spending.
Let's Talk: Youth — A champion, a colorful legacy and science that glows
Young people across East Tennessee are finding opportunities to shine, whether through athletic competition, scouting or scientific discovery. This week, we’re celebrating a Bearden Middle School champion, a special Girl Scout experience inspired by Dolly Parton and a classroom challenge that could take fifth graders to Dollywood. Bearden Middle School student wins Pan American championship […]
Pellissippi State students discover engineering is more than rocket science
Building a rocket is exciting. Launching one is even better. But for students in Pellissippi State Community College’s Engineering Club, the biggest discoveries may have nothing to do with how high a rocket flies. Students are learning that engineering requires creativity, persistence, teamwork and a willingness to try something that might not work the first […]
Entertainment Named Second Most Valuable Sector
Netflix, YouTube and Instagram helped the entertainment sector become the world's second-most valuable sector, according to an Interbrand report.
The Land of the Standing-Up Rocks
A national monument since the 1920s, Chiricahua is America's newest national park.
Political Analysts Weigh Predictions for Midterm Elections
The National Journal Hotline hosts a panel in Washington, DC, examining the 2026 midterm elections, including race predictions and key contests to watch.
NFL trade deadline: 4 players we want to see dealt to ideal landing spots include RBs Saquon Barkley and Jonathan Taylor
Trump tamed after US midterms? Europe doubts it
President Donald Trump may be facing a political pounding at the US midterm elections next month -- but in Europe expectations are low that a big Democrat win would change much.While a Democrat win co...
Giancarlo Stanton Gets Negative Update On Yankees Future
The New York Yankees have a lot of major decisions to make, including what to do with aging DH Giancarlo Stanton. History has shown Stanton’s power helping the Yankees thrive and playing a major role in the 2024 MLB World Series appearance. Unfortunately, the aging process has diminished Stanton to see the Yankees losing faith […] The post Giancarlo Stanton Gets Negative Update On Yankees Future appeared first on HEAVY.
Survey shows high percentage of Seattle businesses have considered moving out of Emerald City
Around half of Seattle businesses report that are considering moving or shrinking, blaming a business environment that they say is getting worse and don’t believe it looks like it will get better, according to a survey from the Downtown Seattle Association and Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.
“I’m Struggling”: Erin Andrews Admits Health Concerns Over Demanding FOX NFL Schedule
Erin Andrews has worked FOX’s NFL sidelines for years, but the weekly grind appears to be taking a toll. The veteran reporter opened up about the physical strain of the network’s demanding schedule, admitting she is finding it hard to keep pace.
Chicago organization says ’Salud’ to stopping stigma surrounding mental health
An immigrant-founded nonprofit is cutting through barriers of seeking and receiving mental health care.
Is Politics the New Casino? Predictions Markets with David Sirota and Michael Auerbach
Maple Leafs Handed Blunt ‘Valuable’ Easton Cowan Claim
The Toronto Maple Leafs lost 5-2 to the Calgary Flames on Monday, October 26, but the game still offered a few positives.Of course, it is hard to draw positive conclusions from a defeat, especially since Toronto’s winning streak ended and Kirill Marchenko suffered an injury.However, at least one positive takeaway was Easton Cowan. According to […] The post Maple Leafs Handed Blunt ‘Valuable’ Easton Cowan Claim appeared first on HEAVY.
Putting ‘student’ in student-athlete: how mental health impacts Elon athletes
Athletes at Elon juggle classes, homework and practices. Managing the pressures that extend beyond the field, including social media, can add another layer. Nearly 30% of female student-athletes say social media frequently makes them feel worse about their bodies, according to a 2026 NCAA resource on athlete mental health.
Business owners meet with Neighborhood Services Dept. about paid parking
The department heard feedback from the community, with DECI also attending the meeting after conducting multiple surveys for businesses.
What local election officials found in Trump’s new claims about California voters
The Trump administration is demanding that almost every California county review its claims that noncitizens are registered to vote..
Why Anthropic’s IPO is risky business
Ahead of Anthropic's IPO, the AI giant's S-1 outlined an unusually broad series of risks to the AI company's success including cyber threats, existential risks to humanity, the model's self-preserving qualities, a tumultuous political climate and even climate change. CNBC's Jonathan Vanian has the story.
Variety Nominated for 62 Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards
Variety has amassed 62 nominations for the Los Angeles Press Club’s 19th annual National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards, including nods for Print Journalist of the Year for Chris Willman and O...
Minneapolis business' Día de los Muertos ofrenda highlights ICE surge impact
Antarctic sea ice loss batters ocean’s freshwater engine
The Antarctic Intermediate Water (AAIW) – a vast layer of fresh water spanning much of the Southern Hemisphere’s ocean – has rapidly reversed its long-term trends in salinity and density, according to new research. The AAIW helps store carbon, supply oxygen and drive global ocean currents.
UCLA expands campus vending machines to offer 24/7 access to health essentials
UCLA announced this month that it will expand the number and operating hours of essential health vending machines on campus. The Be Well Bruin Express – launched by UCLA Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center and UCLA’s Health Education and Resource Team in partnership with UCLA Vending Services – is stocked with a variety of health-related products and operates 24 hours a day outside the Ashe Center.
Building a Sustainable Future for Life Sciences
For energy-intensive life science companies, sustainability starts long before a product reaches the market. The buildings they choose can play a significant role in their environmental impact—a factor investors are increasingly taking into account.
TheWrap Lands 26 National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Award Noms, Including Best Website
Editor-in-Chief Sharon Waxman is nominated for WaxWord, while senior reporter Kayla Cobb is recognized for Online Journalist of the Year.
TheWrap Lands 26 National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Award Noms, Including Best Website
Editor-in-Chief Sharon Waxman is nominated for WaxWord, while senior reporter Kayla Cobb is recognized for Online Journalist of the Year.
Should the Eagles trade Saquon Barkley?
Is Saquon Barkley on the trading block with the Eagles?
Scientists warn of worsening climate indicators in new report led by Oregon State University
Tiger Woods expected to play in TGL season-opener in December, his first competition since rollover crash and arrest
Cardinals bring back former receiver after Marvin Harrison Jr. trade
The Arizona Cardinals are bringing back a familiar face to help address their wide receiver problems. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, Arizona is signing veteran wide receiver Zay Jones after spending the 2024 and 2025 seasons with the team. Jones returns with more than 300 career receptions, nearly 3,300 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns. […] The post Cardinals bring back former receiver after Marvin Harrison Jr. trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
World Series down only 6% amid low ratings predictions
For those fearing record-low ratings for the World Series, the matchup between the Brewers and Rays is exceeding expectations.
Who Owns What: The Watermania Waterpark Richmond May Expropriate
[There is often a lack of transparency around land ownership in BC. Who Owns What is an ongoing series by The Realist focused on interesting land ownership stories. Have a suggestion for a future story? Email: howardchai@substack.com.] Earlier this month, CBC and Richmond News reported that the City of Richmond is planning to expropriate Watermania, the waterpark located at 14300 Entertainment Boulevard near the Richmond Ice Centre. The City of Richmond currently leases the property from a private owner — 14300 Entertainment Blvd. Investments Ltd. — and the lease is set to expire in March 2027. According to the reports, the two sides have been unable to agree on terms of the lease renewal and the City has since served a Notice of Expropriation, saying it wants to secure “essential community services,” according to CBC, with outgoing Mayor Malcolm Brodie telling CBC that “Watermania is an important recreation facility for our community, and the city’s goal is to secure its long-term future.” Richmond News added that because the expropriation is not for a linear easement like a sewage line or rapid transit, an inquiry can be requested, and one has been scheduled for November 30 to December 4, according to CBC. What was left out of both stories, however, is who the City would be expropriating Watermania from. According to the Land Owner Transparency Registry, 14300 Entertainment Boulevard is legally owned by 14300 Entertainment Blvd. Investments Ltd. and that numbered company is controlled by a Chinese individual named Hai Feng Zhu, who primarily resides in the Jilin province. The registered address of 14300 Entertainment Blvd. Investments Ltd. is 3899 Cartier Street in Vancouver, a mansion in Shaughnessy that BC Assessment values at $10,423,000. The home at 3899 Cartier Street has previously been tied to Kevin Sun of Sun Commercial by reporter Sam Cooper when he was with the Vancouver Sun in a report noting that Sun had an associate named Hai Feng Zhu who is a director of SunOil Ltd., as confirmed by the company’s filings. Another person mentioned in both the report and filing is Denise She. A search of Hai Feng Zhu in the Land Owner Transparency Registry reveals that Zhu also owns four other properties in British Columbia. The Realist then used the PIDs1 to identify the addresses, finding that the two parcels with PIDs beginning 014 are two parcels that form 1155 Bidwell Street in Vancouver and that the two parcels with PIDs beginning 015 are two parcels that form 1755 Davie Street. 1755 Davie Street is the Best Western Plus Sands, 1155 Bidwell Street is a surface parking lot, and both are held under 0993956 B.C. LTD., which is controlled by Hai Feng Zhu alongside the aforementioned Kevin Sun and Denise She, among others. The Best Western Plus Sands is listed under Sun Commercial’s portfolio and Sun Commercial also previously sold the Richmond Ice Centre to the City of Richmond for $32 million in 2019. Denise She, Peter Cheng De She, and Julia MiMi Yang also control 1078635 B.C. Ltd., which owns 1707 Davie Street, the small retail building that sits between 1755 Davie Street and 1155 Bidwell Street. Governments in British Columbia have a tendency to overpay for real estate, so it’ll be interesting to see how much the City of Richmond pays for Watermania if they do end up expropriating the property. BC Assessment values 14300 Entertainment Boulevard at $49,397,000. The assessed value is dated to July 1, 2025 and is a small decline from the previous assessment of $52,584,000. The rest of this story dives into Sun Commercial and $159 million in sales it made last year to KingSett Capital. Become a paid subscriber for all the details. Subscribe Sun Commercial Sun Commercial is based out of the City Square Shopping Centre at 555 W 12th Avenue in Vancouver, which it acquired in 2019 for $225 million, and also has an office located at 415 Yonge Street in Toronto.
Fox Sports: Brewers-Rays World Series ratings beat fears, down only 6% through 2 games
The World Series matchup between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays is exceeding expectations for viewership
Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital Earns Magnet Recognition with Distinction for Excellence in Nursing
Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital has achieved hospital Magnet redesignation with Distinction for nursing excellence and recognition of outstanding safety and innovative care for patients from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).St. Mary’s Regional Hospital first received Magnet Hospital designation in 2022.Magnet...
GoFundMe set up after South Walton business owner drowns in Gulf
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Friends of a local family are asking you to help them after suffering an unthinkable tragedy. 34-year old business owner Stone Romberg drowned in the Gulf. According to th...
Kingfisher High School students learn business skills through new AP course
A new AP Business with Personal Finance course is helping students turn business ideas into real-world experience, including two seniors who increased profits from their floral subscription service.
Why DeForest Buckner trade is so crucial for 49ers’ success
The San Francisco 49ers needed help on the defensive line, and the Indianapolis Colts’ fire sale gave them an opportunity to address that problem. By trading for DeForest Buckner , San Francisco is bringing back a familiar face who can help improve its pass rush as the team deals with injuries. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, ESPN […] The post Why DeForest Buckner trade is so crucial for 49ers’ success appeared first on ClutchPoints.
LeBron James’ Philadelphia Experiment Is Already Getting Complicated
LeBron James’ move to Philadelphia was supposed to give the 76ers another superstar capable of helping them compete for an NBA championship. However, just days into the 2026-27 season, the experiment is already facing an unexpected challenge. Philadelphia has started the season with plenty of excitement surrounding its new roster, but injuries and frontcourt concerns…
Indigenous Business Awards honor entrepreneurs, creative leaders and business owners
Chef and entrepreneur Sean Sherman, film producer Jhane Myers and business owners Myra Jo and Darren Price were among the honorees at the 2026 Indigenous Business Awards in Milwaukee. Indigenous Business Group presented the awards Oct. 13 at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, concluding its fifth annual Indigenous Biz Con. The awards recognized 10 individuals, businesses, […]
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Raises Sports Gambling Concerns in $14K-a-Month Child Support Dispute
The Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards is seeking changes to how part of his child support payments would be managed, citing concerns about sports gambling. According to TMZ’s reporting on court documents, Edwards asked for a trust to receive a portion of the money and a trustee to oversee distributions. The mother of his child, Alexandria […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Raises Sports Gambling Concerns in $14K-a-Month Child Support Dispute appeared first on HEAVY.
Prince George's approves funding plan to build Sphere Entertainment
Exclusive | How Meghan Markle is protecting her mental health amid dad's child porn allegations
Fantasy Football Impact: 4 Potential Josh Downs Landing Spots
A few teams that could be foreseeable places for Colts WR Josh Downs to go to, and the effect it would have on his fantasy football value.
The Secret to Apple Breeding Is Science, Art, and Pure Luck
From 10,000 annual crosses to a single release, University of Minnesota breeders use modern tools to refine a process that ultimately relies on patience, human taste and unpredictable biology.
Animals Starves while the Kardashians Miss the Charts Again
(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) Before we get going, I’d like to offer congratulations to Jonathan Funke, whose suggestion “midflicks” won the poll for what I should call straight-to-streaming films which aren’t big or cinematic enough to go to theaters but seem too expensive for a TV movie. It’s so useful a term, I just used it last week! Now I just need to add this term to my data dictionary! Okay, on to this week’s issue. We’re starting out looking at Netflix/Ben Affleck’s latest crime thriller, Animals. I’ll also look at Disclosure Day heading to Peacock (it did better than you’d remember in theaters...) and a new movie based on toys. Plus, a long-time streaming flop returns for its eighth season...will it finally chart? (No.) Will anyone at Disney care? Probably not. All that, plus another look at new shows landing on streaming on 1-Oct from Reelgood, what streamer hasn’t had a film make the Luminate charts since August, Reacher’s long run on the charts, M_onster: The Lizzie Borden Story’s_ short run, the top shows in 2026 according to Samba TV, all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. And I mean that last part: putting this week’s issue together, I assembled OVER 25 images, most of which are bespoke looks I made just for this report. Really, publishing articles like this takes the work of writing two articles: one is the narrative and the other is making charts/graphs. Let’s dive right in! (Reminder: The streaming ratings report focuses on the U.S. market and compiles data from Nielsen’s weekly top ten viewership ranks, Luminate’s Top Ten Data, JustWatch and Reelgood interest data, Samba TV household viewership, company datecdotes, Netflix hours viewed data, Google Trends, and IMDb to determine the most popular content. While most data points are current, Nielsen’s data covers the week of October 5th to October 11th, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Film - Netflix’s Latest Star-Studded Thriller Goes For Glory The tempting angle for anyone writing about streaming film this month, like yours truly, is to ask, “Is this why Dan Lin lost his job at Netflix?” Take Animals, the Ben Affleck-starring-and-directing, Artists Equity-produced crime thriller that opened on 9-Oct. (Kerry Washington and Gillian Anderson are also in it.) If it did really well, then one could argue that Lin has another success on his resume. If it underperformed, then it’s another example of a Netflix underperformance this year. So where did Animals fall? Kinda in the middle, but that means it’s more “not a hit” than “big hit”. On Nielsen, it opened to 12.0 million hours, and here’s how that stacks up for 2026 films so far this year: Obviously, that’s not great. It’s both under my 15 million opening bar for “fine” for a Netflix film and 20 million bar for “great” opening. It did a bit better on Samba TV, getting to first place. That’s very, very good, though again, looking at the Nielsen data, it probably means that it was a light week overall. Luminate’s data is a bit closer to Samba TV’s, tied for 17th all time for single weeks since May of 2024: To top it off, no one seemed to like it. It has a 33 on Metacritic and only a 5.7 on IMDb. Both of these numbers could have been impacted by the stories about Affleck’s comments about using AI to make the film. Given the controversy, the film might not have been as bad as the ratings suggest, but it’s also not a bullish sign. All to say…yeah, on net this film isn’t a point in Dan Lin’s favor. At this point, Netflix’s slide has been long enough—going on since February—that I’m almost tempted to lower the bar for what a “hit” is on streaming. Post-February of 2026 or so, it seems like straight-to-streaming films just haven’t hit the same heights as they did from 2022 to 2025. Before we head onto the “Quick Hits” for film, I want to shout out a fellow newsletter whose articles I’ve been loving this year, LA Material, a new LA-based news outlet. For just a highlight of my favorite articles since July... I loved this article on Ghost Town, a group on Venice that clears homeless encampments. As a Los Angeleno, obviously I adore their articles on LA parking issues. Their article on illegal parking tickets got the City Council to address the issue! Also check out their article on people parking in medians. Check out their deep dive on what went wrong with the LA Jazz Festival and how it fell apart, or what’s wrong with USC’s finances. Finally, they wrote up a voter guide on voter guides for the LA General Election. So meta! In search of a city? L.A. Material is an independent news outlet covering the people, politics, culture and glorious chaos shaping Los Angeles. L.A. Material brings you intel on the city you can’t get anywhere else. From exploring how Reddit short stories became Hollywood’s hottest commodity to reporting on the survival jobs keeping entertainment workers afloat. And answering, once and for all, why the AMC Burbank escalator is always broken. Through their newsletters, podcast, videos, events, and member community, L.A. Material is designed to help Angelenos connect to Los Angeles and each other. Sign up now for the free weekday newsletter. Quick Notes on Film Steven Spielberg’s latest film, Disclosure Day, came to Peacock on 9-Oct, and I’ll admit that, after pulling its stats, I did a pinch of a double take. As I wrote throughout my deep, deep, deep dive on summer box office/Obsession/Backrooms/IP/superheroes, oftentimes the film media discusses films as “flops” or “misses” or “hits” without clarifying what they specifically mean. Since Disclosure Day didn’t make $250 million in the US or $500 million globally, it was definitely a disappointment by Spielbergian standards, who is the highest-grossing director of all time, and arguably even more ahead in adjusted grosses. But it did make $245 million globally on a $115 million budget, so it isn’t as big of a miss as I remember. That’s still probably not enough to break even in the theatrical window, when you factor in marketing costs…but it’s close. And it grossed a lot more even in the US than some titles with about ten times more coverage. Anyways, lots of preamble to say this one only did 4.5 million hours according to Nielsen, so it did make the charts, but on the low end. Here’s how it stacks up to other Peacock titles: Apple TV (née +) followed up their “success for them” Mayday with Matchbox The Movie. This one doesn’t look like a success even for them, but at least it’s not a miss. Apple/Skydance clearly tried to take advantage of the success of Barbie at the box office—let’s greenlight all the toy properties!!!—but of course, this didn’t make it to theaters. And it stars John Cena, who, as I argued earlier this summer, NEEDS to get his movies back in theaters. Anyways, this one has mixed-to-bad numbers. It missed the Samba TV and Nielsen charts in its first week, but did make Luminate with 7.1 million hours. That’s just enough to not be an outright miss, and about half what Mayday did earlier this summer. Speaking of Apple Studio’s Mayday, it ended up lasting five weeks on Luminate, which isn’t bad for Apple TV. On Nielsen, it had a three-week run, racking up 13.5 million hours total. Again, like Matchbox, the issue is the budget; I doubt that this viewership earned enough to justify that budget. Also, to be clear, neither of these films are “midflicks”; both should have gone to theaters. Toy Story 5 is not hanging around on the streaming charts on Disney+, so it’s not as leggy as either Zootopia 2 or Moana 2, and definitely not in the same class as Encanto. (It did make all the money at the box office, so Disney is going to be fine…) The Breadwinner on Netflix (from Sony) is down to 3.9 million hours in its third week. It only lasted for one week on the Samba TV charts. Netflix’s Doing Life had a smaller-than-normal binge release curve bounce, only going to 7.1 million hours from 6.0 to start, but it made Samba TV at fifth place in its second week. The Netflix documentary, The Widower: Til’ Death Do Us Part, also had a small binge release curve bounce to 6.5 million hours, but did make a second week on Samba TV. Meanwhile, Netflix’s Unabomber fell off after two weeks on Nielsen—which is not great at all—and Demon Slayer fell off after just one week. Over on Luminate, the two smaller titles The Swan: Behind the Mirror and Kill. Bury. Print both fell out of the Luminate top ten charts. The story of library film at the first of the month is the arrival of the Ice Age films on Netflix. Now, here’s a small example of optimizing your library that even Netflix could do better. Say you want to rent/license a new film series from Disney**.** A streamer could pay a big paycheck and then drop each Ice Age film on the exact same day of the month, the fourth of October. That’s one choice. In contrast, the streamer could have released each film one week apart, and make each one a mini-event for folks watching Ice Age films. Or even roll them out monthly. Netflix opted for the former strategy, and as a result, only three of the films made the Nielsen charts this week. The “Miss of the Week” goes to Tubi’s YA-ish horror film_, R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead 2_, which didn’t even make the Luminate charts like Tubi films usually do, or, should I say, “used to”? Tubi films, most of which are straight-to-streaming, used to reliably make the Luminate film charts (which only covers straight-to-streaming films), but a Tubi film hasn’t made it since August. The first Pumpkinhead got 1.4 million hours last year according to Luminate. As I wrote about this film before, it seems to be a bit muddled in terms of age: too scary for young kids but probably not scary enough for older kids. Speaking of Luminate, Netflix’s latest doc about a comic (expect more docs about comedians all month), Who Is Martin Mull?, flopped, getting just 200K and 700K hours according to Luminate. Three other film/special misses belonged to Hulu, including a standup special, Jamie Foxx: Take Care of Yourself, Neon’s latest horror film, Hokum, which made $17 million in the US, and a Family Guy Halloween special. (That last one was only 22 minutes, so it’s not a surprise it missed.) Finally, another Netflix standup special missed the charts, Mojo Brookzz: I Know You Lying missed too. I can confirm last week’s misses, most notably Paramount+’s Jackass: Best and Last, MUBI’s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma and HBO Max’s Evil Dead Burn. Television - I Can’t Visualize Nothing: The Kardashians Story Normally, in the mini-dive essays that open the Streaming Ratings Report, I focus on shows that do well or, at the very least, make the charts. Why? Because as I’ve said time and again, I can’t visualize nothing like, say, the Kardashians’ TV shows. Here’s the TV debuts chart for this week with a missing spot for The Kardashians, whose eighth season just landed on Hulu:
Bears Emerge as Potential Trade Suitor for Massive Defensive Tackle
The Chicago Bears and general manager Ryan Poles will have some decisions to make leading up to the November 10 NFL trade deadline. Over the years, Poles has had a very aggressive approach to building the Bears’ roster. He has cooled off a bit over the last year, but Chicago is not far away from […] The post Bears Emerge as Potential Trade Suitor for Massive Defensive Tackle appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.