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Pioneering rock frontman dead at 72: ‘A titan amongst men’
His body was discovered in his home by his niece.
Why Kaelen Culpepper Should Make the Twins' Opening Day Roster
The young shortstop batted .274 and drove in 11 runs following his call-up in August.
Fatal Detroit stabbing exposes gaps in court-ordered mental health treatment
Mental health providers throughout Wayne County failed to file required outpatient treatment plans with the court 66% of the time last year, a 7 News Detroit investigation has revealed.
Jones County welcomes new mental health liaison
Emma Smith, who works for Foundation 2 Crisis Services, is Jones County’s first mental health liaison. She’ll respond to mental health-related 911 calls, follow up with people who have mental health needs, collaborate with school resource officers and supplement the mental health work done by county law enforcement.
Giants Must Be Annoyingly Careful With Two Potential Colts Trades
The New York Giants need to be careful if trying to make these trades with the Indianapolis Colts.
Groundbreaking Guidelines Released for Women’s Heart Health
The guidelines, which were authored by four major medical groups, are a framework for how hormonal changes up heart disease risk from puberty to after menopause.
Apple Wants to Fix Safari's Cramped Layout on iPhone Duo
Apple is considering changes to Safari on the iPhone Duo that would give websites access to more of the outer display, although the company has yet to settle on an approach. The challenge is allowing pages to occupy the area beneath Safari's side-mounted controls without making parts of a website inaccessible.
Obama’s ‘Cheesecake Factory’ Jab Rankles Trump on Mississippi Campaign Stop
Former President Barack Obama had cast his successor as out of touch while jabbing at his extravagant sense of style. Mr. Trump responded at length.
‘Jennings Alive’ festival brings free family fun and live entertainment downtown
This free event features 64 vendors, live entertainment, and activities for attendees of all ages!
International Judo Competition draws athletes, boosts sports tourism in Gainesville
Hundreds of judo athletes from more than 40 countries are competing over four days at the Alachua County Sports and Events Center at Celebration Pointe.
Jeremy Renner makes rare red carpet appearance with 13-year-old daughter Ava
The daddy-daughter duo attended the 24th annual Alice nella Città film festival in Rome.
Man dead after running into Meriden business for help following stabbing
Police believe the stabbing incident likely occurred on Pratt Street on or near the Green.
Isaiah Likely disappoints in Week 7 vs. Texans
New York Giants tight end Isaiah Likely limited to two receptions for 12 yards on four targets in Week 7
Abbott Laboratories vs. UnitedHealth: Does Health Innovation or Health Insurance Make for a Better Stock to Buy?
Abbott's $7.4B free cash flow and 0.3x debt load contrast sharply with UnitedHealth's $16.1B free cash flow but higher leverage and government policy risk.
Abbott changes policies as political winds shift
Greg Abbott's policy reversals come as polling shows a close race with Democrat Gina Hinojosa.
OpenAI announces 3 AI-generated discoveries in mathematics, computer science, physics
ChatGPT developer says AI models produced proofs addressing longstanding scientific problems, seeks independent academic scrutiny | Anadolu
Ask the doctors: Exercise snacks can improve health, fight boredom
Dear Doctors: You’ve mentioned the idea of “exercise snacks” a few times recently. As someone who gets bored during exercise, this appeals to me. Are they really that helpful, or is it just an “any amount is good” mentality? I’m interested in any studies on the topic and how they were done.
Dear Abby | Disliked dad's daughter receives no condolences
Dear Abby: A friend's wife's elderly biological father was killed in a one-car auto accident recently. She had been estranged from him for as long as I can remember (more
Couple Turns Lifelong Dream of Saving ‘Old, Dilapidated’ N.Y.C. Brownstones into a Growing Business (Exclusive)
One couple has turned their passion for restoring historic New York City guesthouses into a family business while raising three daughters and renovating every property during a pregnancy.
Snap counts: Secondary rotation leads to success vs. Packers
The Detroit Lions delivered an inspired secondary rotation to limit the Packers’ passing attack.
Titans $74 Million WR Tabbed Trade Candidate Before Week 7
A member of the Tennessee Titans wide receiver room is tabbed as a potential trade candidate by an NFL writer The post Titans $74 Million WR Tabbed Trade Candidate Before Week 7 appeared first on HEAVY.
McMillan backs Coombes after groin grab allegation
Munster head coach Clayton McMillan backs Gavin Coombes after the back row alleged he had been grabbed in the groin in Saturday's defeat by Leinster.
Joey Ortiz discusses throwing error in Brewers’ Game 4 loss
Joey Ortiz discusses throwing error in Brewers’ Game 4 loss
Eric Bauza, Emmy-winning“ Looney Tunes” voice actor behind Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, dies at 46
Jack Quaid, “Walking Dead” star Khary Payton, “Drag Race” queen Nina West, and more paid tribute to Bauza after his death.
Houston girl’s mother urges Abbott campaign to pull ad about her death
Wendy Álvarez wants the Greg Abbott campaign to remove an ad tied to the 2022 killing of her daughter, Arlene Álvarez, after backlash from the community.
Norman Powell: "I feel like this is another …
Norman Powell: "I feel like this is another …
Brian Cashman's Ego is Destroying the New York Yankees
New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman must get his ego in check.
Cuba's blackouts are driving business owners and families to drill costly private wells
"One little trip ... is enough for a load of laundry, cleaning the house, and cooking, and just like that you're out of water."
College Football TV Ratings: Most-watched games of Week 8
After strong TV ratings as part of a historic Week 7, college football’s viewership stayed strong in Week 8. ESPN and ABC had another impressive showing, as well, with three of the top five most-watched games of the weekend. Texas’ victory over Ole Miss was the headliner in the primetime window, and the Longhorns held […]
Inter’s Matteo Lavelli: Behind the teenager’s rise at the Nerazzurri
At the weekend, Inter picked up a closely-fought 2-1 win over Fiorentina in the Serie A and it came in dramatic circumstances. The Nerazzurri grabbed two goals in stoppage time, completing yet another...
Khaman Maluach: “It’s different. Draymond Green is …
Khaman Maluach: “It’s different. Draymond Green is …
Transmission Lines Could Have Cut Through the Ranch of a Billionaire Abbott Donor. Then Planners Made Them Go Away.
As hundreds of landowners fought to keep towers off their land, Kelcy Warren saw wholesale relief—without filing an official protest.
China's Pinghu Strengthens Business Ties with Germany
PINGHU, China, Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pinghu, a city in Zhejiang Province near Shanghai, held a business matchmaking event in Munich, Germany, in October, introducing its investment environment and the development policies of the Pinghu Sino-German Industrial Park. Minghu Expo Hub is about to open. The event was part of Pinghu's efforts to promote economic exchanges with Germany and introduce local opportunities to overseas businesses interested in the Chinese market. Located in north
New York Giants' Cam Skattebo Just Saved His Job
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo saved his job against the Houston Texans.
Jeanie Buss ‘Stunned’ by $12.5 Billion Lakers Sale to Bob Iger
Jeanie Buss was reportedly left in the dark about Mark Walter's record-breaking $12.5 billion sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner. The post Jeanie Buss ‘Stunned’ by $12.5 Billion Lakers Sale to Bob Iger appeared first on LA Sports Report.
The top 25 classic golf courses in Canada, ranked
We rank the best courses built in Canada before 1960.
Nathan Fielder's Elizabeth Holmes documentary 'You Can See Everything' ended, but the story didn't. Here's what's happened since.
Warning: Don’t read this article if you haven’t seen Fielder's critically acclaimed film, as it contains plenty of spoilers.
Kentucky vs. Texas Tech game discussion and pregame reading
A great preseason test for the Kentucky Wildcats as they take on No. 19 Texas Tech in Rupp Arena.
Curveballs & Confections; The science behind stadium sweets
Food Scientist Abby Thiel shares some of the science behind some of our favorite baseball candies! youtube.com/@AbbeytheFoodScientist Candy Science Coloring Book: amazon.com/dp/B0FGJWXGHD
Hinojosa leans on Rio Grande Valley roots in battle with Abbott
Voter turnout in the Valley is already 63% higher than it was four years ago at this point.
College football scores yesterday: Results of top 25, notable games
More ranked teams lost to unranked foes in Week 8. Here are the scores from top 25, other notable matchups that took place in Week 8.
Beloved rock singer taking rest of 2026 off due to health: ‘Less than ideal’
He shared the news on social media.
South Georgia State Fair returns with rides, food and entertainment
The South Georgia State Fair opens Thursday with rides, fair food and family entertainment, drawing crowds of all ages.
Editorial: How to lower costs in higher education
The soaring cost of higher education has been a problem for decades. Congressional Republicans have shown how to fix it. Last year, President Donald Trump signed his One Big Beautiful
De Goede hat-trick as Canada defeat England again
Sophie De Goede scored a hat-trick as Canada notched back-to-back wins against England with a 31-22 defeat of the reigning women's rugby world champions on Friday.De Goede stroked over the conversion from the touchline to put Canada 31-17 ahead, before England grabbed a late consolation try from Emma Sing. rcw/js
NFL Trade Deadline Could Dramatically Change The AFC South Landscape
With top stars from the Titans, Colts, and Jaguars hitting the trade block, Houston’s rivals could strip their rosters of veteran talent to fuel a mid-season rebuild.
Today on Texas Standard: What changed for women in Texas politics after Ann Richards
Texas has had just two women serve as governor: Miriam “Ma” Ferguson and Ann Richards. If Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeats Greg Abbott, she would become the third — and the first since Richards left office in 1995.
Argument over purchase turns physical; suspect pulls gun at South Side business
KABB Fox News 29 San Antonio provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, investigations, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for San Antonio and nearby towns and communities in South Central Texas, including Bandera, Boerne, Carrizo Springs, Castroville, Cibolo, Converse, Crystal City, Cuero, Del Rio, Devine, Eagle Pass, Floresville, Fredericksburg, Goliad, Helotes, Hondo, Kerrville, Live Oak, New Braunfels, Pearsall, Pleasanton, Poteet, Poth, Sabinal, San Marcos, Seguin, Schertz, Somerset, Universal City, Uvalde, Windcrest.
Puka Nacua active for Week 7 vs. Raiders
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is active for the Week 7 game
Rise of Palestinian parties in Knesset will redraw Israel’s political landscape
Exit polls indicate opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot will have to work with Arab-Israeli leaders to have a hope of governing
Tiger Woods Comeback Buzz Grows As December Return Takes Shape
Tiger Woods fuels fresh comeback speculation after a promising practice session, with the Hero World Challenge and PNC Championship emerging as possible return dates.
South Carolina extends home win streak over Tennessee football
South Carolina defeats Tennessee on a game-winning field goal.
‘Coming home again’: Seawell’s banquet hall moves back to South Carolina State Fairgrounds
The catering business left its Rosewood Drive location after more than 80 years.
Will ‘prairie populism’ defeat Republicans in the midterms?
Jonathan Freedland speaks to Rachel Leingang about her reporting across the midwest, where she has charted the renaissance of progressive populism
Chiefs Get Intriguing Insider Take on Commanders’ Stefon Diggs
With a 1-4-1 record, the Washington Commanders have reason to consider moving veteran players before the Nov. 10 trade deadline. Trading players who don’t fit into their long-term plans could help Washington add draft picks and build toward future success.Stefon Diggs is one player who could be available. The veteran wide receiver is playing on […] The post Chiefs Get Intriguing Insider Take on Commanders’ Stefon Diggs appeared first on HEAVY.
Johnson formally files for re-election, downplays loss of union support
Johnson downplayed the recent loss of union support for his campaign, calling himself “the most pro-worker mayor that this city has had.”
Dodgers Likely to Discuss Contract Extension With Freeman This Offseason
Fresh off a stinging postseason exit, the Los Angeles Dodgers look to secure star first baseman Freddie Freeman as he aims to extend his career through age 40.
Brian Thomas Jr. could be on the move
Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. is believed to be a trade candidate leading up to deadline
Deputies: Man with serious health issues missing
Investigators said Hagaman does not have his medications with him.
Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard to undergo testing after concerning injury update
Kawhi Leonard was missing in action on Sunday, as the Toronto Raptors lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves , 117-94, at Target Center. The Raptors fell to 2-1, while the Timberwolves improved to 3-0. Leonard was added to the injury report just an hour before tip-off. Toronto announced that the veteran forward was dealing with swelling in his left […] The post Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard to undergo testing after concerning injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Flyers Game 15: Lines, Notes, & How to Watch @ Capitals
The Philadelphia Flyers (3-7-4) are back on the road on Wednesday when they head down to our Nation’s Capital to […]
The US urgently needs more bilingual healthcare workers. This clinic might have the solution
In New Mexico, where a shortage is acute, Casa de Salud trains college and high-school health apprentices who understand the communities they serve
Cleveland Browns news: Titans preview, trade babble, and more!
The latest Cleveland Browns news and notes from around the NFL in the October 24 edition of the Saturday Dawg Chow.
Jesse Welles sang about politics and insects — and covered Black Sabbath and Bob Dylan
The rapidly rising "Join ICE" protest singer played solo and with a band on North Broad Street, and covered Bob Dylan, Black Sabbath, and Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Woman Is Quoted $2K to Put Up a Flex Wall in N.Y.C. Apartment, So She Uses Plastic Building Blocks Instead (Exclusive)
“I really grew to love my little castle,” Alliyah Barre tells PEOPLE
Trump, ignoring polls, predicts economy to help Republicans in midterms
By Trevor Hunnicutt CORINTH, Mississippi, Oct 26 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump campaigned on Monday in deeply Republican Mississippi, predicting victory for a Republican Senate candidate based
Gina Hinojosa wins court order to review Abbott-Musk emails, Gov. Abbott appeals
A judge has ordered the governor to let his Democratic opponent inspect unredacted communications with billionaire Elon Musk.
Disney's theme parks division lays off at least 100 employees
The layoffs affect the experiences division, which includes Disney's theme parks, cruise line and Aulani resort and spa in Hawaii.
Joy Behar finally returns to “The View” after nearly 1 month, shares painful details of shoulder injury
The 84-year-old first missed the Oct. 1 episode of the show, and hasn’t appeared back at the Hot Topics table since dislocating her shoulder.
Watch Inde Navarrette's Rogue X-Men Southern Accent
She'll star in the MCU reboot alongside Sadie Sink (Jean Grey), Kit Connor (Cyclops), Christopher Abbott (Prof. X), Samara Weaving (Emma Frost), Inde Navarrette (Rogue), Maya Boyd (Storm), Asa Germann (Angel) and Adam Driver (Mr. Sinister).
C.J. Stroud tosses two TDs in Week 7
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud completed 17 of 28 passes for 153 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 7
Jets’ Garrett Wilson Issues Message Amid 49ers Trade Speculation
The San Francisco 49ers have already made one trade leading up to the Nov. 10 deadline, reuniting with former defensive lineman DeForest Buckner in a deal with the Indianapolis Colts. Nonetheless, could the Niners make a bigger move?San Francisco is dealing with injuries to their wideout group, and one of the names floating in the […] The post Jets’ Garrett Wilson Issues Message Amid 49ers Trade Speculation appeared first on HEAVY.
Pittsburgh Penguins Face Another Key Absence Against Predators
The Pittsburgh Penguins are gearing up to take the ice on Saturday and will be without one of their key skaters against the Nashville Predators.Per Pens Inside Scoop, “Dan Muse said that Evgeni Malkin (illness) will not play tonight, so Avery Hayes is in. And Arturs Silovs will start in goal against Nashville.”The former is […] The post Pittsburgh Penguins Face Another Key Absence Against Predators appeared first on HEAVY.
Denver Broncos snaps and analysis in win over Arizona Cardinals
The inactive players for the Denver Broncos game against the Arizona Cardinale had two starters (still), but the other five are regulars on the inactive list: QB Sam Ehlinger, DL Jordan Jackson, CB Pat Surtain II, S Talanoa Hufanga, TE Dallen Bentley, OL Kage Casey, DL Tyler Onyedim. Offense This was another game where the […]
Bad spatula contributed to low rating at Athens bistro
Find out why two Athens restaurants received scores of 80 on recent health inspections.
Stan Wawrinka’s Remarkable Career Comes to an End
When the chair umpire called game, set and match to signal the end of day one at this year’s ATP 500 event in Basel, it also signaled the end of the career of one of the truly iconic tennis players of all time, as Stan Wawrinka had played his final career point. A three-time Major …
Warriors’ Stephen Curry Compares Rookie to 6-Time All-Star
The Golden State Warriors are three games into the season and the picture is already becoming clear. The roster is banged up. The veterans are managing workloads. And the player who has looked most ready to carry a larger share of the offensive burden is a rookie.Yaxel Lendeborg scored 26 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry Compares Rookie to 6-Time All-Star appeared first on HEAVY.
OPINION: Politics won’t ignore you, so don’t ignore politics
As we near closer to Election Day, columnist Meghan Essner explains how vital it is to get involved in politics in any way possible.
The Precision Peptide Company Highlights 30 Years of Peptide Science Behind Its Product Platform
HighlightsChief Scientific Officer Justin Kirkland brings three decades of hands-on peptide synthesis, analytical chemistry and formulation experience to the Company's product platformThe Company's approach centers on synthesis in the United States, an added purification step and independent third-party verificationScience-led development has already delivered the Company's needle-free BPC-157 Recovery Patch, independently tested at 95.5% purity and 2.02 mg of BPC-157 per patchVancouver, British
Seminoles Roundup: Kickoff Time Announced for FSU at BC
The Seminoles head to Chestnut Hill seeking a fourth straight road win against the Eagles, while volleyball dominates Notre Dame and women's golf secures a top-five finish.
Ria Health Brings 24/7 Peer Support to Virtual Alcohol Treatment Through Partnership with CHESS Health
Patients in all 50 states now have round-the-clock access to peers, community and crisis support through the Connections app, extending care far beyond the scheduled visitSan Francisco, CA, Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cravings, stress and isolation don’t keep office hours. Ria Health, the nationwide telehealth provider of alcohol use disorder treatment, is making sure its patients never face those moments alone. Through a new partnership with CHESS Health, every Ria Health patient now has
Health officials investigate unusual number of DIPG cases in eastern Kentucky
Families gathered in Corbin Wednesday as state and federal teams look for a cause.
Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Week 8 TV Map
See which cities get to watch the Browns vs. Steelers game on television this week.
Knicks’ fatal flaw that will doom 2027 NBA championship chances
Winning back-to-back titles is one of the hardest things to do in any sport, and the New York Knicks face an intense challenge as they look to repeat. It has been almost a decade since the last time an NBA franchise won two championships in a row. While New York’s 106-100 opening night loss to the Philadelphia 76ers featured some moments that […] The post Knicks’ fatal flaw that will doom 2027 NBA championship chances appeared first on ClutchPoints.
‘Masterplan’: Too lightweight to make an impact
Pretty faces can’t overcome ho-hum plotting
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.
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.
‘ESPN Gotta Pay This Dude,’ ‘Chemistry Seems More Business-Like’ — NFL World Split Over How Week 7 MNF Panned Out For Troy Aikman, Joe Buck
The Dallas Cowboys’ 38-21 win over the Philadelphia Eagles during Week 7’s Monday Night Football grabbed plenty of attention, but the spotlight wasn’t just on the action on the field. Fans were also keeping tabs on Joe Buck and Troy Aikman in the booth.
Aaron Rodgers passes Peyton Manning on all-time touchdowns list
Aaron Rodgers surpasses Peyton Manning in all-time touchdown passes.
Kyle Whittingham sends a strong message about Michigan's coaching staff
Kyle Whittingham expresses the need to stay calm amid a tough season for the Wolverines.
🎥 Drama galore as LAFC and Galaxy finish level
There were major fireworks in Los Angeles as the city's two bitter rivals, LAFC and LA Galaxy finished level in a crucial MLS showdown. The Galaxy had a two-goal lead in the second half and looked w...