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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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Players ‘puzzled’ by tactics but Tuchel left himself no other option with his squad picks
Thomas Tuchel’s squad selection and tactical choices have come under scrutiny after England’s World Cup campaign ended in a semi-final collapse against Argentina, with players reportedly “puzzled” by his overly defensive approach after leading 1-0. Despite building his reputation on demanding intensity and a Premier League-style physicality, Tuchel opted for injury-prone players while overlooking creative…
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Odysseus skin brings Matt Damon into Fortnite ahead of Nolan film
Epic Games has partnered with Christopher Nolan’s forthcoming film adaptation of “The Odyssey” to bring character skins into Fortnite, giving Matt Damon his first appearance in a video game as he portrays Odysseus. The tie-in forms part of a wider set of film-based skins being added to the battle royale game as promotion builds ahead…
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Fear of humanoid robots spurs human workers to strike at Hyundai auto factory
Thousands of unionised Hyundai workers in South Korea have begun partial strikes over the company’s plans to introduce Atlas humanoid robots into its factories. The dispute is significant because it is being described as the car industry’s first factory stoppage specifically linked to humanoid robots, highlighting growing labour concerns that AI-driven automation could reduce jobs,…
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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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The Deals: ‘Yellowstone’ & ‘Avengers’ Composer Brian Tyler Sells Music Rights to CEG
Cutting Edge Group (CEG), which holds the music catalogues of Warner Bros. Discovery and AMC Studios, has acquired composer Brian Tyler’s rights and royalty streams across his major film and TV soundtracks. The deal, announced on 15 July, is described as one of the largest ever completed for a single film and TV composer’s rights,…
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Marvel Comics to move to LA as part of radical changes
Marvel Comics is leaving New York City, the home of Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, and more. It’s heading out west to Los Angeles next year.
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Released 44 Years Ago Today, the Heartwarming Comedy Starring Kenny Rogers as a Down-On-His-Luck Race Car Driver
Kenny Rogers performing at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey on August 19, 1982. (Photo by Ebet Roberts/Redferns) Musical crossover superstar Kenny Rogers starred in the comedy-drama film ‘Six Pack,’ released on July 16, 1982. The post Released 44 Years Ago Today, the Heartwarming Comedy Starring Kenny Rogers as a Down-On-His-Luck Race Car Driver…