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Australia's Star Entertainment accepts $183.6 million anti-money laundering penalty
Oct 29 (Reuters) - Australia's Star Entertainment said on Thursday it would accept a court-imposed penalty of A$260 million ($183.6 million) for breaching anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism
Australia's Star Entertainment accepts $183.6 million anti-money laundering penalty
Oct 29 (Reuters) - Australia's Star Entertainment said on Thursday it would accept a court-imposed penalty of A$260 million ($183.6 million) for breaching anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism
LA looks into boosting downtown nightlife with entertainment zones, but not a ‘free-for-all’
“This motion asks whether Los Angeles can design entertainment zones in a way that is safe, structured, locally controlled and responsive to community concerns,” said Councilmember Ysabel Jurado.
San Antonio officials pitch $850 million Convention Center expansion
The city is also proposing spending $125 million to maintain the Alamodome over the next decade as part of the downtown sports and entertainment district.
LA Council tApprovf Entertainment Zones for DTLA
The Los Angeles City Council directed city departments Wednesday to report on the feasibility of establishing so-called “entertainment zones” in the downtown area. The council voted 12-0 to approve a motion introduced by Councilwoman Ysabel Jurado, who is advocating for the creation of entertainment zones to boost nightlife and commerce. Jurado aims to utilize Senate […]
Disney Lays Off at Least 100 Theme Park Employees, With Imagineers and Disney Live Entertainment Among Those Cut
At least a hundred employees from Disney's theme park division, including Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Live Entertainment, have been laid off.
“Nobody Wants This” creator tells Dax Shepard she’s writing him into the show
“It would be pivotal, and an important role,” Erin Foster said.
LA Council to Explore the Creation of Entertainment Zones for DTLA
The Los Angeles City Council directed city departments Wednesday to report on the feasibility of establishing so-called “entertainment zones” in the downtown area. The council voted 12-0 to approve a motion introduced by Councilwoman Ysabel Jurado, who is advocating for the creation of entertainment zones to boost nightlife and commerce. Jurado aims to utilize Senate […]
Hayden Panettiere’s death investigation closed almost 3 months after actress died of accidental overdose
Panettiere died in August, just days before her 37th birthday.
George Cheeks Unveils Skydance TV Leadership
Skydance TV’s Co-Chair and Chief Content Officer Cheeks has named his ten top executives across the company’s studios business, entertainment, sports and news.
ENTERTAINMENT: Big Boo!seum Bash offers trick-or-treating at 9 locations
Nine Little Rock museums and cultural centers offer free trick-or-treating, games and activities to the annual Big Boo!seum Bash, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday.
CNB announces planned retirement of CNE president
Cherokee Nation Businesses announced that Mark Fulton, president of its hospitality company, Cherokee Nation Entertainment, will retire March 14, 2027, following two decades with the organization.
Alta Scores 26 Nominations for National Arts and Entertainment Awards from Los Angeles Press Club
More than two dozen Alta Journal writers, illustrators, and photographers were named finalists.
LA Council to Explore the Creation of Entertainment Zones for DTLA
The Los Angeles City Council directed city departments Wednesday to report on the feasibility of establishing so-called “entertainment zones” in the downtown area. The council voted 12-0 to approve a motion introduced by Councilwoman Ysabel Jurado, who is advocating for the creation of entertainment zones to boost nightlife and commerce. Jurado aims to utilize Senate […]
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Three Blotto Band Members to Host ‘Blotto Fest’ at Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame
Stony Brook, NY —Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) will host Blotto Fest at its Stony Brook Village location (97 Main Street) on Sunday, Nov. 8th at 3pm. The event is free for members and included with general admission ticket or $10 at-the-door concert ticket.
MSG Sports, Entertainment Giant Pays $11 Million to Four Lawyers
James Dolan’s sports and media empire saw four in-house lawyers earn almost $11.1 million in total compensation this year, one in which his NBA champion New York Knicks now stand apart from the billionaire’s other assets.
Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato recreate their most iconic moments for new Rare Beauty campaign
Once a princess, always a princess.
Recap of HE&R 2026 Employee Support Fund Golf Tournament
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts marked its 18th Employee Support Fund Golf Tournament on Oct. 26, 2026.
Jesse Sisgold Exits Skydance for Role at RedBird Capital
A longtime confidant of David Ellison and the former president and COO of Skydance Media, Sisgold most recently led the company's Paramount Sports Entertainment division.
Post Malone to Headline New Year’s Eve Festival as Smith Entertainment Group Brings a Blockbuster Winter Weekend to Utah
The Jazz welcome the Knicks (Dec. 30) and Celtics (Jan. 1) as part of Winter Weekend. Post Malone headlines a New Year's Eve Festival at Delta Center followi...
Post Malone to Headline New Year’s Eve Festival as Smith Entertainment Group Brings a Blockbuster Winter Weekend to Utah
The Jazz welcome the Knicks (Dec. 30) and Celtics (Jan. 1) as part of Winter Weekend. Post Malone headlines a New Year's Eve Festival at Delta Center followi...
U.S. WEED CHANNEL Appoints E! Entertainment Co-Founder Larry Namer as Global Strategy Advisor
USWC Group, Inc., operator of U.S. WEED CHANNEL (USWC), has appointed Larry Namer, co-founder of E! Entertainment Television, as global... Read More
Post Malone to Headline New Year’s Eve Festival as Smith Entertainment Group Brings a Blockbuster Winter Weekend to Utah
SEG teams up with Palm Tree Crew for a New Year’s Eve Festival featuring Post Malone and special guest Alesso, as Winter Weekend brings four days of sports and entertainment to Utah
Miranda Lambert makes rare comment about Blake Shelton divorce: ‘Not fun’
Luckily, the Grammy winner channeled her “misery” into her music.
Ice Cube’s son says he hasn’t been asked yet to appear in the next “Friday” movie: ‘I will call mom’
O’Shea Jackson Jr. is still waiting to hear from his pops or management about “Last Friday.”
Documentary About "Halloween" Scream Queen Danielle Harris Lands at Deranged Minds Entertainment
A new feature documentary will trace Danielle Harris's decades in the Halloween franchise alongside chapters of her life she's never discussed at length before.
When does “From” season 5 premiere? What to expect from the horror series’ final chapter
Production is currently underway on the final season of the hit MGM+ horror series.
Model injured after host kicks flying drone into her face on live TV
Ernesto Chavana was captured on camera using his foot to punt a flying drone on a Mexican TV show, sending it careening into a model’s face on set.
Wynonna Judd reveals plans to visit estranged daughter in prison
Grace Kelley is currently serving a 15 month sentence.
Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa react to getting a 4 from “DWTS” guest judge Shirley Ballas
“I’m not gonna take it personally,” Stiles insisted.
The Woodlands Resort Welcomes Fall With Live Entertainment and Seasonal Dining
The Woodlands Resort is welcoming fall with a lineup of recurring events and seasonal happenings. As the weather cools, guests can enjoy a variety of indoor experiences,
Salt Entertainment Inks Agreement with Clive Barker and Park Ave Ent. LLC for 'Hellraiser'
Plans New Tabletop Game Line Based on the Horror Franchise
Justin Blandford interview - Illinois Times, the capital city's source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture
History is more than dates, buildings and plaques. It’s the stories we choose to remember and the ones we’re still learning how to tell. This week, we sit down with Justin Blandford, superintendent of Springfield’s state historic sites, to talk about some of his favorite projects, the challenges of working with history and the unexpected […]
Romance, revenge and reality in focus as V47 Entertainment, VIRTUE Asia and COL Group reveal 2027 microdrama lineup
Singapore - 28 October 2026:V47 Entertainment, COL Group and VIRTUE Asia have unveiled a new 2027 microdrama slate for Asia,
MiAsia Symone on the latest entertainment headlines
Jay-Z has officially been announced as the Super Bowl halftime performer and fans have things to say. Plus retired NBA standout, Paul Pierce is rumored to be struggling financially.
Flutter Entertainment options signal 9.5% move on earnings
Flutter Entertainment options signal 9.5% move on earnings
Star Entertainment hit with £137 million anti-money laundering fine
A federal judge has slapped one of Australia’s largest casino operator with a hefty penalty over ‘egregious’ anti-money laundering violations while warning other industry players non-compliance is ‘not worth the risk’.
Val Chmerkovskiy, Carrie Ann Inaba share long embrace on “DWTS” set after temporary feud and 1-week suspension
EW captured the moment on camera after Chmerkovskiy was barred from competing for one week after his joke about defending wife Jenna Johnson from Inaba’s judging.
Invitation to the presentation of G5 Entertainment’s third quarter 2026
G5 Entertainment AB, a leading European casual mobile game developer and publisher will publish its financial results for the third quarter 2026 on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 07:00 a.m. (CET).At 08:00 a.m. (CET) on the same day, Vlad Suglobov (CEO) and Stefan Wikstrand (CFO) will host a presen…
“Dancing With the Stars” duo reacts to double elimination after Horror Movie Night
Jenna Dewan tells EW that she saw “genuine improvement” from Tyler Cameron every week.
A historic partnership: The Ozark Empire Fair and Kissel Entertainment unite nearly a century of tradition with next-level innovation
The Ozark Empire Fair, one of Missouri’s largest and most beloved traditions, and Kissel Entertainment, one of the nation’s most trusted traveling amusement providers, are excited to announce…
AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) stock price forecast: Analysts see $2.67 target after 86% rally
AMC Entertainment stock has gained 86% in 2026 as box office revenue recovers. Analysts maintain a Moderate Buy rating with an average $2.67 price target
Aimé Donna Kelly gives first look at ‘unique’ “SVU” episode: ‘Halloween vibes’ (exclusive)
Captain Renee Curry leads this week’s case to “get justice” for the victim, Kelly tells EW.
'Northville Cemetery Massacre' Gets 50th Anniversary Blu-ray Disc Release Dec. 15 from VCI Entertainment
Longtime independent film distributor VCI Entertainment on Dec. 15 will release the 1976 motorcycle gang classic Northville Cemetery Massacre on Blu-ray Disc, the film’s first-ever appearance on the high-definition format. The “Special 50th Anniversary Special Edition” features a brand-new 4K restoration from the best available film elements. Also, for the first time on any home … Continue reading "‘Northville Cemetery Massacre’ Gets 50th Anniversary Blu-ray Disc Release Dec. 15 from VCI Entertainment"
Primetime: in this taut morally complex thriller, ambition, entertainment and justice collide
The film reveals how easily the pursuit of justice can become a form of exploitation, and the responsibility the audience bears for the entertainment it consumes.
Rayman Legends Retold reveals PS5-exclusive ASTRO BOT costume
The PlayStation 5 version of Rayman Legends Retold will feature an exclusive costume based on Sony Interactive Entertainment’s ASTRO BOT character, publisher Ubisoft and developers Ubisoft Mo…
E! Entertainment Co-Founder Larry Namer Named Global Strategy Advisor to U.S. WEED CHANNEL
USWC GROUP, INC. U.S. WEED CHANNEL (USWC) today announced the appointment of Larry Namer, co-founder of E! Entertainment Television, as Global Strategy Advisor.
As families rethink entertainment spending, Chuck E Cheese leans into play
As inflation pressures household budgets, the nearly 50-year-old brand is betting on all-inclusive experiences, birthday parties and its Adventure World to keep families coming back.
Spotlight on Business: Indoor entertainment park and music production studio
This week's Spotlight on Business highlights a new indoor active entertainment park and a professional recording and music production studio.
4 Life Entertainment utilises CHAUVET Professional for Central Park’s SummerStage
By any measure, the rig that Spencer Lavoie, of 4 Life Entertainment, oversaw at Central Park’s SummerStage was impressive. Filled with the latest fixtures, it relied on eight advanced CHAUVET Professional RDMX Splitters to handle data distribution requirements during the ongoing seasonal 60-show event, which concluded on 1 October. But for Lavoie, the success of
The Star Entertainment Group to pay A$260 million penalty
The Federal Court has issued a ruling against The Star Entertainment Group, imposing a penalty of $260 million for breaches of AML/CTF laws.
PENN Entertainment Appoints Gary Hunter Chief Information Security Officer
PENN Entertainment appoints Gary Hunter as Chief Information Security Officer to lead enterprise cybersecurity across its gaming, technology, and digital experiences.
V47 Entertainment, VIRTUE Asia and COL Group Reveal 2027 Microdrama Line Up
Launched at Inside Microdramas, the world's first dedicated upfront for microdramas and the vertical entertainment economy, the slate showcases formats designed for the next phase of brand storytelling
Entertainment Hits $332.5B To Become World’s Second Most Valuable Sector
That’s according to consultancy Interbrand, whose latest Best Global Brands report pegs the cumulative value of entertainment companies’ brands at $332.5B, an increase of 12.4% year-on-year.
A sneak peek at the roller skating rink coming to Okemos. What we know
An 8,000-square-foot roller skating rink is planned at a major entertainment center in Okemos. The $650,000 investment will open next month.
Oct. 24 Arts & Entertainment Calendar
Events coming up in the Greenville area offer music, arts, theater and family fun. Here is a sampling. “Today” refers to events scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 28.
Things get rolling at Swansea's new Entertainment Luxury Cinemas
The big screens are shining once again at Swansea's movie theater. Owner Bill Hanney says the best is yet to come, with upgrades just months away.
Things get rolling at Swansea's new Entertainment Luxury Cinemas
The big screens are shining once again at Swansea's movie theater. Owner Bill Hanney says the best is yet to come, with upgrades just months away.
For your entertainment: Comedian Gary Owen puts on a show in doubleheader return to Laughlin
Laughlin fans are invited to let it go with comedian and actor Gary Owen as he returns to Tropicana's Pavilion Theater this Friday, Oct. 30, as part of his No
LATEST: Casino operator Star Entertainment fined AUS$260m for major AML breaches
AUSTRALIA'S Federal Court has ordered casino operator Star Entertainment Group to pay a AUS$260 million penalty for a series of AML breaches.
BREAKING NEWS: Entertainment firm Bandai Namco says about 340,000 personal records leaked
BREAKING NEWS: Entertainment firm Bandai Namco says about 340,000 personal records leaked
Coliseum Authority votes to attach James Brown's name to entertainment complex, arena still unnamed
The Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority (ARCCA) voted to name the facility comprised of both the Augusta arena currently under construction and the Bell Auditorium, the James Brown Entertainment Complex. Brad Usry, who chairs ARCCA’s New Arena Committee, issued the motion to name the complex after the Godfather of Soul during the Authority’s monthly meeting, Tuesday […]
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.
Regional Entertainment Calendar
Upcoming entertainment events scheduled within a 250-mile radius of Mountain Home include: Thursday, Oct. 29 MercyMe LIVE Tour, 7 p.m. gates open 5:30 p.m. Walmart AMP, 5079 W. Northgate Rd., […]
We are living in the age of cartoon science
A new venture to clone military dogs seems more like entertainment than a genuine attempt to solve the many real-world problems we face
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…
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.
Grocery store to anchor major development for prime I-30 spot near Arlington’s Entertainment District, mayor says
The master plan agreement sets development in motion for a coveted spot of vacant land in the nearly built-out city.
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...
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.
Why Familiar Screen Symbols Still Work in Entertainment Design
Why are familiar screen symbols so effective in entertainment design?
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.
Caesars Entertainment reports worse than expected third quarter earnings
In the third quarter 2026, Caesars Entertainment posted a slight increase in net revenue, but overall reported a loss of $123 million compared to a loss of $55
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.
THR Lands 96 National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards Noms
THR is a finalist for best publication, best website and journalist of the year in two categories.
Cattlemen’s banquet to offer recognition, entertainment
The Cattlemen’s Banquet Wednesday night at the annual KLA Convention & Expo will bring members together for an evening of recognition, entertainment and support for the future of Kansas agriculture.
Cattlemen’s banquet to offer recognition, entertainment
The Cattlemen’s Banquet Wednesday night at the annual KLA Convention & Expo will bring members together for an evening of recognition, entertainment and support for the future of Kansas agriculture.
Caesars Entertainment to offer free self-parking at properties through Christmas
Free parking at 8 Las Vegas properties plus discounts on dining, spa and shows.
Free parking, discounts as Caesars Entertainment courts Las Vegas locals
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Prince George's approves funding plan to build Sphere Entertainment
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:
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