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Why Aren’t There More Imax 70mm Screens for ‘The Odyssey’? ‘It’s Not Practical,’ Company Says
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey”, the first film shot entirely on Imax cameras, has been released with strong demand for true Imax 70mm screenings. However, only 25 US cinemas can show the film in that format, limiting access despite audiences travelling long distances to see it as intended. Imax chief executive Richard Gelfond said expanding the…
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Watching Shia LaBeouf Unravel: ‘He Was Exploding on Set’ and in ‘Deep Pain’
Writer-director Josh Penn Soskin recounts an on-set incident involving Shia LaBeouf during production of his debut film, “The Rooster Prince”, saying the actor became distressed and shouted after an intense scene. Soskin describes the event as frightening for colleagues but interprets LaBeouf’s behaviour through the lens of the mental-health struggles experienced by his late brother,…
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Netflix reveals around 300 titles have used generative AI
Netflix has confirmed that around 300 titles on its platform have used generative AI, mostly during post-production, as the streaming giant leans further into the technology to cut costs and speed up output. The company disclosed the figure in its second-quarter earnings report, framing AI as a means of delivering “higher quality output more quickly…
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Netflix to Stop Releasing Viewership Data Every 6 Months, Will Shift to Annual Reports
Netflix will stop publishing its “What We Watched” viewership report every six months and move to a single annual report from 2027. The change reduces the frequency of its most detailed public viewing disclosures, even as scrutiny grows over how well original series retain audiences beyond their first seasons. Its latest six-month report, covering January…
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Netflix Shares Fall After Mixed Q2 Earnings Report; Execs Say “Quality And Variety” Matter As Much As View Time
Netflix shares fell 9% in after-hours trading after the streamer reported mixed second-quarter results, with revenue narrowly missing Wall Street expectations despite a small earnings beat. The reaction highlights investor concern over Netflix’s growth and engagement, particularly as it faces intense competition for viewers’ time from platforms such as YouTube and TikTok. Revenue was $12.56…
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GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen Insists Sony Killing Physical Discs ‘Doesn’t Matter at All’ Because Video Game Sales Make Up So Little of His Business
GameStop chief executive Ryan Cohen says Sony’s planned end to physical discs for new PlayStation games from January 2028 will not materially affect the retailer. He argues that game software now accounts for less than 12% of GameStop’s business, while collectibles contribute more than half, highlighting the company’s shift away from its traditional core market.…
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Netflix shares slide on cautious third-quarter revenue outlook
Netflix’s shares fell as much as 9% in after-hours trading on Thursday to their lowest level in over a year, after the streaming giant paired in-line second-quarter results with a softer-than-expected outlook for the third quarter. The share slide reflected investor anxiety over whether Netflix’s viewer engagement is cooling, with forward guidance weighing more heavily…
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Paramount rebuts states’ antitrust bid to block Warner Bros deal
Paramount Skydance has filed its first detailed rebuttal against an antitrust lawsuit brought by a 12-state coalition seeking to block its $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, dismissing the case as “one of the weakest merger challenges in modern antitrust history.” The dispute came to a head at a hearing on Friday before Judge…
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New Street Fighter 6 Fragrances Let Your Room Smell Like Juri’s Feet
GameSpot reports on a new range of Street Fighter 6-themed fragrances, including a scent associated with the character Juri and marketed with a deliberately provocative reference to her feet. The novelty products reflect how video-game merchandising increasingly extends beyond clothing and collectibles into unusual lifestyle items aimed at dedicated fans. The available article text contains…
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OnePlus Is Exiting the US Market
OnePlus has announced that it will withdraw from the US and European mobile phone markets, meaning future handsets will not be launched in either region. The move removes a prominent Android competitor from those markets, despite the OnePlus 15 being described by IGN as its favourite smartphone, and leaves customers with fewer choices. Existing stock…