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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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No century, but plenty of class – Root leads England to victory
Joe Root made an unbeaten 99 to lead England to a four-wicket victory over India in the second one-day international in Cardiff. The result levelled the three-match series with one match remaining, giving England a timely response after the opening fixture. Root fell just short of a century but guided the chase calmly, with the…
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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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Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin’s claims of ‘winning the offseason’ fall on deaf ears for fans
James Franklin’s assertion that Virginia Tech has “won the offseason” has been met with scepticism from some supporters, reflecting concern that recruitment and pre-season optimism must translate into results on the field. The reaction matters because Franklin arrives with a high-profile record and faces immediate pressure to restore confidence in the programme. Franklin takes over…
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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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Chloe Fineman Is Leaving ‘SNL’ After 7 Seasons: ‘It Does Feel Like the Right Time’
Chloe Fineman has announced she is leaving “Saturday Night Live” after seven seasons on the NBC sketch show, becoming the first cast member to confirm her departure ahead of season 52’s autumn premiere. She revealed the news on Instagram on 16 July, thanking creator Lorne Michaels and describing her time on the programme as “the…
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10 Greatest Heroes in ‘Batman: The Animated Series’ Who Aren’t the Dark Knight
Collider has published a listicle ranking the ten best heroes from Batman: The Animated Series, the acclaimed 1990s DC cartoon, who are not Batman himself. The piece highlights how the show, despite centring on Bruce Wayne’s alter ego, built out a rich supporting cast of allies, from law enforcement figures to civilians, who help combat…
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Netflix K-Drama ‘Teach You A Lesson’ Among Most-Watched Series Globally In First Half Of 2026
Netflix’s Korean drama “Teach You A Lesson” has emerged as one of the streamer’s biggest global hits of the year, ranking sixth among the most-watched series worldwide in the first half of 2026 despite premiering as late as 5 June. The action series has notched up 54.9 million global views in its first six weeks,…