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The bigger picture: Tuchel gets blame for England exit but this is not only about him | Barney Ronay
Barney Ronay’s Guardian column argues that while Thomas Tuchel will inevitably take the blame for England’s World Cup semi-final exit to Argentina in Atlanta, the defeat reflects a deeper, recurring pattern in English football culture rather than being solely down to one manager’s failings. The piece draws parallels with previous England exits under different managers,…
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Argentina’s World Cup Victory Over England Scores 15.1 Million Viewers on Fox, Largest Semifinals Telecast in English-Language U.S. History
Fox Sports’ broadcast of Argentina’s dramatic 2-1 win over England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final drew an average of 15.1 million viewers, making it the most-watched men’s World Cup semi-final in English-language US television history. The record came just a day after Fox’s coverage of Spain’s win over France had itself set the…
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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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Gracie Abrams Shares Voice Notes From Upcoming ‘Daughter From Hell’ Tracks, Including One With an Alternate Melody
Gracie Abrams has previewed early voice-note recordings from two unreleased songs on her forthcoming third album, Daughter From Hell, during a Billboard interview. The snippets show how the songs developed from rough melodies and piano ideas, while also building anticipation for an album that follows the successful The Secret of Us. One previewed track, “Sober”,…
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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…