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6 Months Before ‘Doomsday,’ Marvel’s $1.5 Billion Classic Surges on Streaming
The 2012 MCU film ‘The Avengers’ has made a resurgence on streaming platforms, ranking high on Hulu’s Top 10 Movies in the U.S.
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Nikki Glaser, RuPaul & More React to 2026 Primetime Emmy Nods
Nikki Glaser and RuPaul were among the figures reacting to the 2026 Primetime Emmy nominations, announced on Wednesday 8 July. Glaser landed three nods — two for her special Nikki Glaser: Good Girl and one as host of the 83rd annual Golden Globes — marking a notable moment for the Globes, which returned to Emmy…
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Auteurs and Showrunners Dominate Emmy Nominations in Writing and Directing Categories
Variety has published a breakdown of the 2026 Emmy nominations in the writing and directing categories, arguing that they are dominated by “auteurs” and showrunners — creators who both write and direct, and often star in, their own shows. The piece frames these categories as a bellwether of where the television creative community sees excellence,…
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Nexstar Rails Against $6.2B Tegna Merger Injunction: Calls Out DirecTV & State AGs “Cynical Attempt To Advance Their Own Commercial & Political Interests”
Nexstar Media Group has filed a 50-page reply brief challenging the preliminary injunction that halted its $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna, escalating its legal fight to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The Texas-based broadcaster argues the injunction is “overbroad”, contending that a nationwide freeze cannot be justified by alleged competitive harms…
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Saints’ Cam Jordan eyes Super Bowl glory in what he expects to be final NFL season
New Orleans Saints defensive end Cam Jordan has indicated that the upcoming 2026 campaign, his 16th in the NFL, will most likely be his final season. Having re-signed with the Saints for one more year after a strong 2025 in which he recorded 10.5 sacks, the veteran pass rusher says his overriding goal before retiring…
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Fallout series nominated for 9 Emmys, but not even one of them is for ‘Outstanding Goggins’
The streaming adaptation of the video game franchise Fallout has secured nine Emmy nominations, marking a significant recognition for a series based on a game and reinforcing the growing critical standing of video game adaptations on television. The article notes the achievement with a comedic slant, joking that despite the haul of nominations, none were…
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‘My Own Worst Enemy’ Band Lit Settles Sony Lawsuit Over ‘Streaming’ Clause From 1998
Rock band Lit have reached a settlement to end their $800,000 lawsuit against Sony Music over streaming royalties for their 1990s catalogue. A court filing dated Tuesday 7 July, first reported by Billboard, states that Sony has agreed a “settlement in principle” with frontman A. Jay Popoff, guitarist Jeremy Popoff, bassist Kevin Baldes and the…
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‘Dancing With the Stars’ Bosses, Dancers Celebrate Breaking Back Into Emmys Race: “Deeply Grateful for This Recognition”
Dancing With the Stars has secured a nomination for best reality competition series at the 2026 Emmy Awards, marking its return to the category for the first time in a decade. The ABC show, which last received a nomination in this category in 2016, is now in its 34th season and 20th year on air,…
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HBO Chief on ‘Heated Rivalry‘ Emmys Ineligibility: “I’m Just Proud to Have Season 2″
HBO’s content chief Casey Bloys has spoken to The Hollywood Reporter about the network’s continued dominance at the 2026 Emmy nominations, where it secured 122 nods — eleven more than second-placed Netflix. The interview matters because it comes amid both a period of sustained awards success and considerable uncertainty, with HBO potentially set to be…