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Beyond Buzzwords: How Sutter Leaders Create Healthcare’s Blueprint
By Matthew Murphy, Vitals contributor What does meaningful transformation look like inside a healthcare system, and what lessons can it offer the rest of the industry? In a series of recent podcast conversations, Sutter Health leaders shared how they’re tackling some of healthcare’s biggest challenges, turning new ideas into action and creating a blueprint for […]
Murphy hits US campaign trail, seeks to boost CT 'No Kings' rallies
Sen. Chris Murphy will campaign in five battleground states, spend time with CT candidates and try to boost turnout at 'No Kings' rallies.
Brewers Announce NLCS Game 3 Starter; Dodgers Still TBD
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy taps Robert Gasser to lead the rotation when the Los Angeles Dodgers host their first game of the National League Championship Series.
One Notable Observation from Brewers 2026 NLCS Roster vs. Dodgers
Manager Pat Murphy is banking on continuity for this National League Championship Series rematch against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
How Marni von Wilpert went from a frustrated first-term councilmember to a favorite in one of the country’s biggest Congressional races
It wasn't obvious four years ago that Marni von Wilpert would soon be running in a race that could determine Congressional control.
Tom Murphy explains his Associated Press Top 25 ballot
Oklahoma's upset of Texas in the Red River Rivalry led to a shake-up near the top of the ballot.
Former NC State Sports Medicine Director faces Wake County Judge in sexual abuse case
Former NC State Sports Medicine Director Robert Murphy appeared in Wake County court Friday on 32 charges related to sexual abuse allegations involving former student-athletes.
Bickley: Pat Murphy can save baseball
If the Brewers eliminate the Dodgers on their way to a pennant, Pat Murphy will detonate the argument for a hard salary cap, Dan Bickley writes.
Iowa Business Council survey shows postive outlook on state's economy
The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its third quarter Economic Outlook Survey that gauges the outlook for the next six months. IBC President Joe Murphy says it’s based on a 100 point scale. “Our overall survey score was 64.91 index points, so just under 65 points, relatively flat, virtually no movement on the overall […]
High school sports roundup for Oct. 3-5, 2026
Boys Tennis Lynnwood defeated Archbishop Murphy 7-0 Singles: Aryan Jadal (L) defeated Charles Leichman (AM) 6-2, 6-1 Kevin Phan (L) defeated Max Tsang (AM) 6-1, 6-0 Jaren Sayavong (L) defeated Leo […]
A Slice of Joy: In Conversation With 'Mystic Pizza' Performer Teisha Thomas
We caught up with powerhouse performer Teisha Thomas, who serves up heart, hits, and hospitality in 'Mystic Pizza' at the Ordway.
Steelers Sign Super Bowl Champion Cornerback
The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing veteran cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ practice squad, according to NFL insider […]
Pat Murphy identifies Brewers’ biggest challenge before Padres NLDS
The Milwaukee Brewers will meet the San Diego Padres in the NLDS after Milwaukee posted the best overall record in MLB during the regular season. San Diego enters the series after finishing the year on a strong note and knocking out the Chicago Cubs in the Wild Card round. A major part of the Padres’ [...]
'The Watcher' Season 2 finally kicks off at Netflix, 4 years after its renewal
Ryan Murphy fans will have a turn to be "watchers" once again.
Logan Museum to host Mary's Attic Sale
MURPHYSBORO — The General John A. Logan Museum will host Mary’s Attic Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2 and 3, inside the museum for
Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy Responds to Health Insurance Rate Increases
SAINT PAUL, Minn. – On Thursday, the Minnesota Department of Commerce announced the health insurance rate increases facing Minnesotans next year. For 203,000 consumers who purchase insurance on the individual market, rates will increase between 9.9 and 21.1 percent; for 184,000 Minnesotans who are insured on small group market plans, rates will increase between 10.6
Jackson County Health Department hosts walk-in clinics for flu season
The Jackson County Health Department will host walk-in clinics across Murphysboro and Carbondale to help make flu and COVID-19 vaccines more accessible.
Senate passes college sports bill amid opposition from CT senators
Blumenthal’s measure could make it easier for schools like UConn to join a power conference. But he and Murphy didn't back the overall bill.
UConn Football Reportedly Trying to Join Conference it Left Behind
Brett McMurphy of On3 says that UConn is looking to change its football footprint.
Former sports medicine director accused of sexually abusing more than a dozen college athletes
A grand jury indicted Robert Murphy on nine counts of sexual contact under pretext of medical treatment and 23 counts of sexual battery.
Former sports medicine director accused of sexually abusing more than a dozen college athletes
A grand jury indicted Robert Murphy on nine counts of sexual contact under pretext of medical treatment and 23 counts of sexual battery.
Murphysboro BBQ festival brings teams from near and far
MURPHYSBORO — The 39th annual Praise the Lard Barbecue Cook-off is this weekend's hottest ticket, with participating teams planning months in advance for one of the national circuit's biggest contests.
Ryan Murphy has had ‘arguments’ with Sarah Paulson over her hatred of ‘AHS: Roanoke’
Ryan Murphy is fiercely defending ‘American Horror Story: Roanoke’ after series star Sarah Paulson admitted that she ‘doesn’t give a s---‘ about that season.
Ex-NC State sports medicine director arrested after accusations of sexual abuse
More than 30 former NC State athletes have accused Robert Michael Murphy Jr. of sexual abuse.
Ryan Murphy’s ‘Glee’ Reboot Just Hit a Major Milestone
The 'Glee' reboot is looking more real by the minute, and Ryan Murphy just gave fans a major update. Here’s what he revealed about the script and the original cast.
Ex-NC State sports medicine director indicted, arrested on sexual abuse involving student-athletes
Robert Murphy's arrest comes a week after a grand jury indicted him on multiple counts involving the sexual abuse of male student-athletes.
Ex-NC State sports medicine director arrested after indictment
Former NC State sports medicine director Robert Michael Murphy was arrested Wednesday evening after a grand jury indicted him last week on multiple felony and misdemeanor counts involving the sexual abuse of male student-athletes he had treated.
Pat Murphy calls Jacob Misiorowski’s Brewers development a “Beautiful Story”
Jacob Misiorowski has become a major part of the Milwaukee Brewers’ push toward the postseason after putting together a historic season. With the 2026 MLB Playoffs approaching, Brewers manager Pat Murphy reflected on how the young pitcher’s performance this year compares with what he showed during the 2025 season. During an appearance on The Pat [...]
Column: Dolly Parton transcended politics by putting humanity first
Americans don’t agree on much these days. Dolly Parton was the rare exception. Country bumpkins and city drag queens. God-fearing Christians and queer people. Conservatives and progressives. Younger fans who discovered her decades after her rise to fame and generations who grew up alongside her. Parton’s reach was seemingly boundless, her audience a study in...
Jessica Lange gave strict condition to Ryan Murphy for returning to “American Horror Story” — and it’s not a ‘musical number’
The star revealed the one stipulation she had before agreeing to come back, and revealed she plays a secret fifth character on “AHS” season 13.
'Begin Again' review: 2013 film gets musical makeover at Old Globe
San Diego's Old Globe presents the world premiere musical 'Begin Again,' based on the 2013 film by John Carney, with a book by Jenna Clark Embrey and Molly Beach Murphy and music and lyrics by Pat Monahan and the band Train (Jerry Becker and Matt Musty).
How 'Murphy Brown' Turned an Unplanned Controversy Into a 44 Million-Viewer Business Lesson
A controversy with the former Vice President boosted the show into the stratosphere.
Making Capitol Hill Connections for Public Health Advocacy
Read departing lessons and reflections from Catherine Murphy of the ASTHO Government Affairs team, including best practices for successful Hill Day meetings.
U.S. Sen. Gary Peters to lead USC Dornsife’s Center for the Political Future, named Warschaw Chair
The Michigan Democrat will serve alongside Republican strategist Mike Murphy, bringing a record of bipartisan lawmaking and plans to expand the center’s presence in Washington.
San Antonio VA hospital report shows privacy and safety violations
Department of Veterans Affairs Office of the Inspector General issued 13 recommendations for Audie Murphy based on its findings.
Washington Wizards Finalize Exhibit 10 Signing of Rookie Forward
The Washington Wizards have finalized the Exhibit 10 signing of undrafted rookie and former Auburn and Mississippi State forward, KeShawn Murphy
Murphy wades into midterms, CT voter turnout: CT politics news
Plus: Connecticut's unemployment rate falls as private sector jobs grow, and Connecticut's education department puts focus on STEM equity.
What 'Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story' gets right (and wrong) about the Borden murders
Lizze Borden has fascinated true crime junkies for over 100 years. Now, her story lies in the hands of Ryan Murphy.
Danny Murphy explains why Dowman is struggling for game time
Max Dowman has been one of the most exciting players around the senior Arsenal team since last season, with the youngster delivering fine performances for the Gunners whenever he gets the opportunity ...
New Orleans Pelicans Training Camp Preview: SF Trey Murphy III
A training camp preview for New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy.
John Deere dealer Murphy Tractor names new president
Murphy Tractor and Equipment Co., one of the largest John Deere construction and forestry equipment dealerships in North America, has appointed Jeff Oldham as president, effective Sept. 10. Oldham succeeds Bill Buckles, who retired after 33 years with the company based in Park City, Kan. As president, Oldham will oversee operations across Murphy Tractor’s 29…
Pistons Mock Trade Lands Trey Murphy III
A mock trade has Detroit giving up two rotation players and multiple firsts for Cade Cunningham's missing second option. #Pistons
The Hidden Divide That Shapes Our Politics
I believe that public policy should be directed toward the common good. Others think that impinges on people’s freedom. We need to be honest about this dispute.
Manager Pat Murphy on Brewers' fourth straight Central Division title
The Milwaukee Brewers' run to a fourth straight Central Division title featured plenty of highs along the way, with manager Pat Murphy leading the way.
As Congress takes up college sports bill, Murphy is a top critic
The bipartisan bill would set national standards on college sports. It got a major boost after clearing its first procedural vote.
Atlanta Braves News: Atlanta Drops Series Opener to Cubs, Owen Murphy and J.R. Ritchie Return to Atlanta
Bad Start to the Week in Chicago.
On Stephen A. Smith, Chris Murphy slams Ted Cruz's college sports bill
Murphy is a staunch opponent of the Protect College Sports Act, which the Senate is expected to vote on.
Holmes Murphy’s Brainery class completes 1,700 hours of insurance training
Holmes Murphy’s onboarding program Brainery, recently completed its latest cohort, which completed more than 1,700 combined hours of insurance training during the program. Full-time employees participate in Brainery when they are hired and transition into their respective roles after completing it. This year’s cohort included 25 full-time employees who received hands-on training across the company’s…
ETSU to name College of Arts and Sciences after $15 million gift
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – East Tennessee State University announced a new name for its College of Arts and Sciences on Friday. The Phil and Martha Bachman College of Arts and Sciences, the…
Brewers Manager Makes Kyle Harrison Statement Amid Recent Struggles
The Milwaukee Brewers will have to figure out a way to get Kyle Harrison going. The left-hander has brutally struggled in his last three appearances, allowing 17 runs in his last 7.1 innings. Brewers manager Pat Murphy spoke about Harrison’s struggles after the game. He told the left-hander, “Look Harry, we’ll get this straight. This […] The post Brewers Manager Makes Kyle Harrison Statement Amid Recent Struggles appeared first on HEAVY.
Murphy beats Trump in deciding frame to reach semis
Shaun Murphy snatches a thrilling final-frame victory over Judd Trump to reach the semi-finals of the English Open.
Rutgers Turfgrass Research Field Days Showcase Innovation and Industry Collaboration
Turf professionals from across the United States and abroad gathered this summer for the 2026 Rutgers Turfgrass Research Field Days, where they explored the latest advances in turfgrass science and management while engaging directly with Rutgers researchers, faculty, staff, and students. The annual educational outreach events highlighted cutting-edge research and practical solutions for golf courses, […]
9 stars who swore off awards shows
From social anxiety to frustration with the voting process, these 9 stars had very different reasons for skipping awards shows — even when they were nominated.
Injury-hit Cardiff weighing up free-agent options
Cardiff City are continuing to monitor the free-agent market as an injury-hit squad leaves head coach Brian Barry-Murphy short of options.
Robertson relishing deeper role with Bluebirds
Midfielder Alex Robertson has praised Cardiff City's coaching staff for helping him settle in a deeper role. The Australia international, who made 38 appearances last season, has been asked to play further back by boss Brian Barry-Murphy and is enjoying his new responsibilities.
Murphysboro celebrates 75th apple festival
MURPHYSBORO— Murphysboro kicks off 75th apple festival with live music and remembering previous years. Rides, food trucks and of course apples. These are only a few of the sights at
Milwaukee Brewers Announce Sudden Christian Yelich Decision During Cubs Series
The Milwaukee Brewers started their series with the Chicago Cubs on Monday night with a 4-3 victory. Milwaukee will now have their ace Jacob Misiorowski on the mound for Game 2 of the series Tuesday, while Chicago will pitch lefty David Peterson. Ahead of the game, Brewers manager Pat Murphy made a few notable tweaks […] The post Milwaukee Brewers Announce Sudden Christian Yelich Decision During Cubs Series appeared first on HEAVY.
AMP Sports Launches The Dark Side Podcast with Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl Champions Derick Hall and Byron Murphy II
SEATTLE – September 8, 2026 –Sinclair’s AMP Sports today announced the launch of The Dark Side, a new podcast featuring Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl champions Derick Hall and Byron Murphy II, alongside KOMO News Sports Director Niko Tamurian. Each week, The Dark Side will go beyond traditional game analysis, with Hall and Murphy offering a...
Award-Winning Photographers Give Newhouse Students Up-Close Look at Covering Sports
Sony Artisans of Imagery Jean Fruth and Patrick Murphy-Racey provide advice, lead workshops at Syracuse football, Syracuse Mets games.
Brewers Manager Discusses Moving Harrison to Bullpen
Following a string of disastrous road starts and shrinking longevity, Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy weighs transitioning Kyle Harrison to the bullpen.
Seahawks CB Devon Witherspoon joins Byron Murphy on FOX Sports ranking
Seahawks star Devon Witherspoon may end up being one of the three best cornerbacks in the NFL in 2026 once thr season is all said and done.
“The ‘Crisis’ Is Made Up” — Sen. Chris Murphy Tears Apart Sen. Ted Cruz and Nick Saban’s Case for Divisive Protect College Sports Act
The Protect College Sports Act, written after months of negotiations between Sen. Ted Cruz and Sen.
‘Here There Are Blueberries’ heads to Broadway, Rupert Grint returns in ‘Cursed Child’ and more theater news
"Here There Are Blueberries" and other productions are headed to Broadway and theater in New York City.
Seahawks DT Byron Murphy II receives high praise from FOX Sports
Seahawks star Byron Murphy was forecasted by Fox Sports’ Bucky Brooks to be one of the two best defensive tackles in the NFL in 2026.
Braves Sign 9-Year MLB Backstop After Sean Murphy Update
The Atlanta Braves made a surprising catcher signing shortly after a roster cut.
The Fierce Battle For Kids’ Eyeballs...Plus Two “Devils” Face Off
(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.) During the week of this report, Spider-Man: Brand New Day hit theaters and went on to become one of the biggest films of all time. So, you know what that means! It’s time for a poll! Recently, Project Hail Mary came to Prime Video and became a top five film for them, but didn’t smash streaming records, a feat I cautiously thought it could accomplish. Can Spider-Man 4 do better? To set the stakes, some of the biggest films of all time do just okay on streaming. Wicked, Top Gun: Maverick, and Barbie come to mind... But unlike those films, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is a Sony film which means it’s headed to Netflix, the world’s largest streamer. Now, per friend of the newsletter and my go-to Netflix expert, Kasey Moore of What’s on Netflix, Sony films usually appear on Netflix 120 days after they premiere, which means Spidey 4 would land on Netflix on, checks notes, 28-November, one of the two biggest streaming weekends of the year! But Sony occasionally delays its biggest hits for a bit longer, to give them more time to make money on PVOD, so Spider-Man: Brand New Day might not swing onto Netflix until late December or even February 2027. Loading... Okay, on to this week’s issue. Since The Super Mario Galaxy Movie made its way to Peacock, I’m looking at the true workhorse of streaming viewership: kids films. And the surprising film that bested most Netflix animated movies. All that, plus Hulu has a new show that might be a hit (for them…?), two “Devils” square off on streaming, Zendaya tries to find some streaming magic, Netflix’s I Will Find You continues to do well, House of the Dragon tries to break into the season three top ten, some big NBC sports and summer programs, what friendly neighborhood Spider-Man character actually generates the most viewership on streaming, all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. 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 weeks of July 27th to August 2nd, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Film - As The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Hits Peacock, How Have Kids Films Fared in 2026? Like Mario hopping on a Koopa, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie landed on Peacock on 30-July. (Yeah, I kinda forced that Mario reference.) How did it do? Great, just like the first film. It got 13.0 million hours on its opening, and that’s good enough to take second place among Peacock films on the Nielsen charts all time: As I mention all the time, Peacock just isn’t the world’s biggest streamer—in fact, nowhere close—so its films struggle to put up numbers like Netflix (or even Prime Video and Disney+). So this is a solid debut for that streamer. And as we saw last time, The Super Mario Bros. Movie had a HUGE second life on Netflix when it moved streamers. This chart doesn’t even show how long the first Mario lasted on Netflix: a whopping, KPop-esque 31 weeks. For NBCUniversal, though, the big win was the second Mario movie grossing $429 million in America and over $1 billion globally. But yeah, to add a very strong streaming performance only makes its success even greater. Illumination pretty clearly has another hit franchise on their hands. This is a good time, though, to check in on kids films so far in 2026. We’ve had a few big, big titles, a rare Netflix success, and some disappointments. Let’s start with the top animated films since November of 2025, over their first four weeks on the charts, along with a few of the “best all time” animated films: (As a reminder, if a film doesn’t make the Nielsen top ten lists, I don’t have data for it, so it gets a “zero” in terms of viewership. Now, it had some viewership, but I don’t know what it is, so it gets a zero.) I added a few titles to get an idea of what the best of the best looks like in terms of animation. And you can see, through four weeks, Zootopia 2 can now claim “one of the biggest streaming films of all time” titles. GOAT too did surprisingly well, besting Netflix’s biggest films (Swapped and In Your Dreams) through four weeks. When I’ve talked about how films can have varying performances on streaming compared to their box office, this is what I mean. Goat just managed to gross even $103 million at the box office—so it’s popular, but just barely—but did very well on streaming. Of course, what set Encanto and KPop Demon Hunters apart from the rest was their absolutely insane longevity. Here are the kids film charts through eight weeks to show that: And really KPop Demon Hunters just kept going, and no 2025 or 2026 kids films have had that sort of longevity. I can’t wait to see the sequel in theaters. Film - Two Devils and a Drama As I wrote last week, in the past, theatrical-first film flops weren’t eligible for “Miss of the Week” or “Miss of the Year” honors/dishonors, but since so many more films go to theaters first these days, I’ve made them eligible now! But it’s complicated. You see, this is a Streaming Ratings Report, emphasis on streaming, which makes analyzing this week’s two biggest streaming misses—The Drama on HBO Max (A24’s dramedy starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson) and Prime Video’s The Devil Mouth (a killer shark movie starring young attractive people)—somewhat tricky. The Drama isn’t eligible for Luminate, but The Devil’s Mouth only had 1.5 million hours in its first week: The Devil’s Mouth notched 5.2 million hours according to Nielsen. Meanwhile, The Drama missed the charts entirely. Not great! But Prime Video is a much bigger streamer than HBO Max. That said, HBO Max titles are on Prime Video, but I think Prime Video prioritizes their original/exclusive titles, which helps boost their viewership. Complicating this further, The Drama made $48 million in the US—while A24 sells foreign distribution; the $57 million of overseas grosses helps A24 sell overseas rights for money in the future—off of a $28 million budget (which seems low for Zendaya and Pattinson, so they might have backend). The Devil’s Mouth, though, had zero dollars at the box office. The other stats for The Devil’s Mouth are bleak, and by “bleak”, I mean horrendous: a 4.7 on 15K reviews on IMDb (yikes) and a 46 on Metacritic (double yikes). The Drama, though buzzy online, only has a solid (but far from elite) 7.1 IMDb score on 121K reviews and a 59 on Metacritic (which is far, far lower than I’d have guessed). So which film is the “Miss of the Week”? I’m giving it to The Devil’s Mouth for one simple reason: it’s a horror film. And almost all horror films, even poorly reviewed horror films, should get a shot in theaters to at least try to recoup some of their budgets. The Drama made money at the box office and The Devil’s Mouth didn’t. It’s just like the situation last issue with Obsession and Masters of the Universe. Sure, Obsession didn’t pop on the streaming charts, but at least it already made it money at the box office. And as we’ve been seeing for years now and we’ll see all fall, theatrical films just do better on streaming. After all, the big “devil” winner this week was actually The Devil Wears Prada 2 with 14.8 million hours according to Nielsen. That’s right, The Devil Wears Prada 2—one of the box office success stories of May—came to streaming and parlayed its $220 million box office into 14.8 million Nielsen hours. Disney also put out a datecdote that it had 15.2 million “views” globally in five days, but again we don’t have a lot of great context for what that means. Here’s how it stacks up to other Hulu films, since I’m categorizing this mainly as a Hulu title (though it was also on Disney+): Share Quick Notes on Film 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… Whether Hulu has a new hit show on its hands... The top first and third seasons of all time and which shows are climbing those charts… What version of Spidey is the most popular... What sport and TV show are performing better on NBC than the NBA... All the flops, bombs and misses... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. Coming Soon! Next week, wow, things stay so busy. One of streaming’s biggest shows of all time, Ted Lasso, returns along with new YA-ish shows from Hulu (The Shards, from Ryan Murphy) and Prime Video (Sterling Point). The Challenge moves to Paramount+, plus My Life with the Walter Boys returns to Netflix and Futurama returns to Hulu. And Netflix has a new horror film, The Last House. Lots to talk about! All month, things stay busy. We’re talking Reacher on Prime Video! Outer Banks and Tires on Netflix! Lanterns on HBO Max! UFC 330 on Paramount+ and the MLB Field of Dreams game on Netflix. And a ton of smaller films come to streaming. Long term, the VMAs are back on 27-Sep! I feel like I haven’t heard much about this show in past years, but I’m seeing more news coverage and buzz for this show than in past years. I’m curious to see how it does.
Murphy & Schrier Advocate for Patient-First American Approach to Health Care
WASHINGTON, DC – As health care costs continue to rise across the country, Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (R-NC-03), Chair of the GOP Doctors Caucus, and Con ...
Pat Murphy Launches Post Script, A new Artist-Focused Entertainment Company
TORONTO (CelebrityAccess) - Canadian entertainment executive Pat Murphy has announced the launch of Post Script, a new independent entertainment company built around artist management, recorded music, media and intellectual property. The launch follows Murphy’s departure from
What Box Office Bomb Crushed Obsession on Streaming?
(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 into this week’s issue, let me ask you for some suggestions. At the risk of coining too many names for too many things (hence my dictionary of terms...), I need a name for straight-to-streaming films that are too expensive to justify a straight-to-streaming release, but not big enough to justify a theatrical release. Like some of the films I highlighted in last week’s tally of the biggest film flops of 2026 so far: Hulu’s Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice, Pizza Movie or Never Change! They don’t feel like “made for TV movies” (think Hallmark and Lifetime movies, cheap Netflix romcoms, or Disney Channel Original movies, for example) but they don’t feel big enough for the big screen. They’re not “cinematic” enough, so to speak. As I wrote... “I still need a name for this middle zone of film that’s too expensive to go straight-to-streaming but too small to justify a theatrical release (with all the PR, distribution, marketing and whatnot costs that go along with it), the Goldilocks zone of streaming film death.” Friend of the newsletter Brandon Katz has suggested the “Bermuda Budget Triangle”, “The Platform Gap” and “The Distribution Deadzone”. I love that first one. I’d offer up the much wordier “The Streaming Budget Dead Zone” or “the Goldilocks Zone of streaming film death” but that last one isn’t accurate since, unlike Goldilocks’ porridge, these films are the opposite of “just right”. That’s the problem! Anyway, if you have any suggestions, let me know! On to today’s Streaming Ratings Report. As you can tell by today’s headline, things are going to be spicy! I’m looking at a box office bomb that did really, really well on streaming, somewhat challenging a few different narratives. And another Netflix series declined in its second season. All that, plus Wicked: For Good switching streamers, The Hawk continuing its strong run, _The Bear’_s finale season finally dropping off the charts, the WNBA posting a big viewership number, “shallow libraries”, a sitcom spinoff failing to launch, more big budget IP flopping on Paramount+, all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. 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 weeks of July 20th to July 26th, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Film - The Latest Theatrical Success Story on Streaming In the latest edition of “Flops, Bombs and Misses of the First Half of 2026”, I made a crucial change: I started including theatrical films with the streaming misses. The streamers have collectively—including Netflix, but not to as big of an extent—stopped making a lot of straight-to-streaming films, and the ones they do make aren’t as expensive as in the heyday of the streaming bubble. After the following two films bombed in theaters, you’d guess that they’ll be included in my next collection of flops, bombs and misses six months from now: Masters of the Universe on Prime Video (only $64 million domestic box office) Mortal Kombat II on HBO Max ($79 million domestic) But you’d be wrong! Masters of the Universe, a reboot of the He-Man franchise, a toy from the 1980s, came to streaming on 22-July and did great! This long-gestating project—it’s been at every studio for years, and came close to getting a greenlight at Netflix—then finally came to theaters in June, and showed up on streaming less than two months later. (I don’t love this short theatrical window.) It surprisingly grabbed nearly 20 million hours on its debut: That means, wait for it, Masters of the Universe is currently the eighth biggest film on streaming through two weeks. My rough bar for “hit” is shows or films in the top 15%. Ergo…Masters of the Universe is a legit, streaming hit! (One quick caveat: if it falls out of the top ten next week, it will move to 13th overall, just on the edge of the top 15.) Of course, that’s the data for just 2026. Here’s how it stacks up to Prime Video’s theatrical films: That drop into its second week is typical for Amazon films, but also a worrying sign. I have a feeling interest in this film is front-loaded and we’ll see it drop off after this. As for Mortal Kombat II, in this case, the viewership numbers roughly match the theatrical outing, with only 4.1 million hours in its first week. Here’s how it stacks up to other HBO Max films: The best defense of this number is that, as a relatively violent rated-R film, Mortal Kombat II never had a good chance at breaking out. So now it’s time for a little big of “Entertainment Nuance Guy”: First, yeah, my headline is obviously facetious, since Masters of the Universe besting Obsession says more about horror as a genre than it does that film. Second, I read and listened to quite a few “nobody wanted this IP” takes about Masters of the Universe, and that’s not really true. At least enough people wanted it to power a 20 million+ hour debut! Third, both this film and Mortal Kombat II were considered “average” by viewers, but not great films, with a 6.4 and 6.3 respectively on IMDb. That’s just shy of the level needed to be a word-of-mouth hit. Fourth, in the olden days, strong word of mouth could transform a box office miss into a cable/DVD hit, like Austin Powers or The Shawshank Redemption. We haven’t seen a lot of examples of that on streaming, though. And there are far fewer ways to monetize the post-theatrical life of a film these days. Fifth, Prime Video has shown an ability to push their own titles well, likely because they control the Amazon Fire TV ecosystem. Add it all up, and here’s my nuanced take on Masters of the Universe: it was a box office bomb, but, shockingly, a streaming hit. Unfortunately, while being a theatrical hit saves your film financially, being a streaming hit does not. Both Masters of the Universe and Mortal Kombat II had big budgets and needed to make more money in theaters to justify them. So…Straight-to-Streaming or Theaters? We’ve hit a really fun point in the streaming calendar, since the films that came out in theaters in April, May, and June are now arriving on streaming. So the “Do theatrical releases help streaming performances?” question is gonna get a fresh round of updates nearly every week. No single week will answer the question, but we may get some insights. For example, so far in 2026, it looks like theatrical films are lasting longer on the weekly Nielsen film charts. Here’s a list of films that have made the charts in their fourth or fifth week of release, separated by “for kids” and “general entertainment”: It certainly seems like theatrical films are lasting just a pinch longer on the charts, with Project Hail Mary being the current five-week champion. One Battle After Another did well for HBO Max too, and even The Sheep Detectives made it four weeks. The only exception to this trend? Obsession, which only lasted two weeks on the charts. You might tempted to overreact to this news. Don’t. Obsession is a huge horror hit, but horror just doesn’t do as well on streaming. By the way, here’s the Google Trends for various theatrical and stremaing films: Plus, when it comes to Netflix in four months, Obsession may have another big boost. Quick Notes on Film Note that when I write, “the streamers have pulled back on straight-to-streaming films” that doesn’t mean “abandoned” because Netflix is gonna Netflix. On 24-July, they released 72 Hours, a Kevin Hart comedy. Along with Eddie Murphy, Mark Wahlberg, John Cena and Adam Sandler, Kevin Hart is a streaming film star now. Did this latest one work? Not really. It only garnered two weeks of 13.2 and 12.2 million hours on its debut, well below the 20-million-hour hit threshold. It also was poorly received critically—a 44 on Metacritic—and by customers—a 5.4 on IMDb on 21K IMDb reviews. 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… The latest Netflix true crime doc to pop on the charts… How The Bear finished its run… Netflix’s latest Western to return to streaming… What Paramount+ animated film flopped… And what sitcom also missed… All the flops, bombs and misses… And a whole lot more… ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. Coming Soon! I’m behind by a week, so we’ve got two issues coming your way this week, including one in a couple of days or so, then we’ll be all caught up**.** Next issue, inspired by The Super Mario Galaxy Movie coming to Peacock, I’m going to take a look at the workhouse of streaming TV: kids films. Plus The Devil Wears Prada 2 continues theatrical films’ big run on streaming. All that, plus another surprise hit on Hulu, Lioness on CBS, and a whole lot more. Long term, LeBron James is filming his own “Last Dance”-style docu-series, surprising no one. But as I’ve been writing about a lot this summer, this genre is really overrated, so whoever ends up buying it (reportedly ESPN) really shouldn’t pay too much for it.
Pat Murphy Gives Kyle Harrison Health Update After Brewer Game
Kyle Harrison says he feels great, but Pat Murphy and the Brewers are examining the left-hander's mechanics after his rough Cubs outing.
Nothing but good news again as Braves walk off Rockies for 7th straight win
ATLANTA -- Regardless of the result of Monday’s makeup game against the Giants, the Braves will have plenty of reasons to fondly remember what transpired during this current homestand. Sean Murphy homered yet again and Tyler Mahle spun another gem as the Braves completed a three-game series sweep with a
Northeastern introduces artificial intelligence combined majors, renames undergraduate data science programs
This fall, Northeastern will roll out 24 artificial intelligence, or AI, combined majors, which will replace its undergraduate data science majors. The rename of the data science major and its associated combined degrees “more accurately represents the scope and depth of the curriculum,” Christo Wilson, associate dean for academic programs and student experience, wrote in...
How the Cold War US Military Modeled Itself on Private Business
The following is an excerpt from Pentagon Capitalism: How the Cold War US Military Modeled Itself on Private Business by A. J. Murphy, now out at Harvard University Press.
Students ‘cracking the code’ as GRPS expands science of reading instruction
Cleo Murphy is starting second grade at Mulick Park Elementary in Grand Rapids, but she can explain one reading rule better than most adults.
Idaho high schoolers learn to lead campus mental health efforts at Boise State summit
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Cardiff boss Barry-Murphy wants busy end to window
Head coach Brian Barry-Murphy hopes Cardiff City will be very busy in the final week of the transfer window as he looks for reinforcements to solve their defensive injury crisis.
SBA looks to right-size small business rules…again
I think there's a legitimate desire to simplify this, and we've seen this across administrations," Emily Murphy said. "It's a really tough balance."
The Business of Broadway: Star-driven shows increase prices, demand this fall
If you want to stay ahead of the Broadway market, and get some good choices and availability, act in the next week or so.
Possible next entrants for the Penguins’ Hall of Fame
One of the latest drives for the Penguins has been to restart and put an emphasis on their Hall of Fame. Last year, a three-year class of inductees was announced for 2025-27. In 2025 the Pens inducted Francis, Kevin Stevens, Scotty Bowman, and Eddie Johnston. This year, it’s been announced that Marc-Andre Fleury, Larry Murphy, […]
Osho injury leaves Cardiff vulnerable - Barry-Murphy
Head coach Brian Barry-Murphy says his Cardiff City squad is "vulnerable" after centre-back Gabriel Osho joined their list of fitness concerns.
amBroadway | Tom Felton extends ‘Harry Potter’ run for final time, reality stars to join ‘Just in Time’ cast and more
Tom Felton will remain on Broadway a little longer than expected, extending his run as Draco Malfoy in “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” through Jan. 3,
Bengals avoid injury scare with Myles Murphy after cart ride
A cart ride at Bengals training camp turned out to be not much of a big deal.
Before Abrupt Ouster, Oregon State Hospital’s Chief Flagged Staffing Problems, Union Says
The Oregon Health Authority fired Sean Murphy from leadership at the vital, much scrutinized state-run psychiatric hospital, just four weeks into a tenure that began July 13.
Abbey Murphy Says Oilers “Shocked” Her On Tkachuk Wingmen Podcast
It won’t be long before the Edmonton Oilers open Training Camp in preparation for the upcoming 2026-27 NHL Season, but as is the case with every NHL club, they hosted Development Camp for the club’s young draft selections earlier in the summer.And during Development Camp, there was a special guest on hand – none other […] The post Abbey Murphy Says Oilers “Shocked” Her On Tkachuk Wingmen Podcast appeared first on HEAVY.
Wingers and defenders needed with tough season ahead
After Saturday's EFL Cup win over Swindon, we asked Cardiff City fans what manager Brian Barry-Murphy's promoted side still needs for the Championship season which kicks off against Wrexham on Monday. Mark: Unless Cardiff bring in at least another three or four players we will be in a dog fight at the wrong end of the table. Dafydd: The Championship looks really tough this year.
Who for captain? Miley or Murphy?
Miley has jumped up the pecking order in midfield with the departure of Bruno and Tonali. The club's longest serving player and a long standing member of the dressing room's leadership team, Murphy will undoubtedly be part of the group of players setting the example in the new season. With Anthony Gordon's departure meaning Harvey Barnes is more likely to play on his favoured left-side, the right wing is a battle between Murphy and Anthony Elanga.
VOTE: Do you think biological males should be allowed to play women’s sports?
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Politics, Pubs, Parades, + the Parish: Carol Murphy Part 2: Finding Her Voice in Public Service
In Part 2, New Jersey Deputy Assembly Speaker Carol Murphy traces her unconventional path from the legal field.
Review | Jeremy Jordan keeps ‘Just in Time’ swinging after Jonathan Groff
"Just in Time" is a bio-musical that follows Bobby Darin, the singer who rose to fame with “Splish Splash.”
Vandalism, populism and a rise in state tourism: CT politics news
Murphy maps out his vision of ‘economic populism.’ State tourism had a big year. And vandalism at the Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry.
Ryan Murphy addresses Ariana Grande’s ‘American Horror Story’ exit
Ryan Murphy is addressing Ariana Grande’s ‘American Horror Story’ exit days after the musician announced she would be ‘taking a step back’ from public life after her Eternal Sunshine Tour wraps.
'The Ocho' returns as the world's most obscure sports take center stage
Phil Murphy and Cristina Alexander have more.
From Westwood to the Valley: How ‘The Shards’ recreates 1981 L.A.
Ryan Murphy's FX adaptation of 'The Shards' brings Bret Easton Ellis' coming-of-age thriller to life with meticulous production design, costumes and iconic L.A. locations.
Politics, Pubs, Parades, + the Parish: Assemblywoman Carol Murphy
Assembly Deputy Speaker Carol Murphy reflects on growing up in a military family and the powerful influence of her father.
‘Cats,’ ‘Phantom’ and ‘Les Miz’ musicals briefly reunite in New York
Three musicals that once ruled Broadway are briefly sharing New York again, though none has returned in its original form.
He bought a fitness supplement online to bulk up, but ended up losing his mind
Daniel Murphy's mental health spiralled after he took missold drugs which had been mixed with steroids.
How the Jalen Carter extension impacts the Seahawks
Philadelphia reset the iDL market this week, which could impact negotiations with Byron Murphy and Leonard Williams for the Seahawks.