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TV & Series

The Rise of J-Dramas and Japan-Korea Collaborations

Exploring the evolving landscape of J-Dramas and the collaboration between Japan and Korea.

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Streaming

Cloverfield Finds New Streaming Home on Peacock

Cloverfield is now streaming on Peacock, expanding its accessibility to audiences.

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Business

Netflix's Leadership Shakeup: Peter Rice Takes Charge

Peter Rice has been appointed as the chief content officer at Netflix, following the ousting of Bela Bajaria. This transition signals a significant shift in the streaming giant's approach to content strategy and could have wide-reaching implications for the industry.

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Streaming

Streaming Debut of 2026's Horror Hit 'Backrooms'

Kane Parsons' horror film 'Backrooms' is available to stream on HBO Max starting September 25, 2026.

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TV & Series

Hudson Williams Reflects on Returning to 'Heated Rivalry' Set

Hudson Williams shares his thoughts on stepping back into his role in 'Heated Rivalry' during the Toronto International Film Festival.

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Awards

Apple TV Dominates 2026 Emmys with Record 28 Wins, HBO Max Second

Apple TV's 'Widow's Bay' led a historic sweep with 14 Emmys, while HBO Max secured second place with 21 wins.

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Business

Apple TV+ raises prices by $2 monthly, no ad tier introduced

Apple TV+ implements immediate price increase with no advertising-supported tier option.

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Business

Apple TV raises U.S. subscription prices, marking fourth hike since

Apple TV subscription prices increase to $14.99 monthly and $119.99 annually, with Apple One individual plan also rising.

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Industry

Theatrical Box Office Rebounds as Streaming Growth Slows

Global theatrical revenue shows signs of recovery in 2026, with $19.8 billion earned by August from 1,800 releases, though challenges remain from streaming competition.

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TV & Series

Apple TV's 'Murderbot' Season 2 Adds 25 Cast Members, Filming

Apple TV's 'Murderbot' Season 2 has added 25 new cast members, signaling significant progress in production.

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Streaming

How to Keep Up With the Flood of Weekly TV Premieres and Finales

With over 40 weekly premieres and finales, strategic tools and personalized recommendations can help navigate the overwhelming TV schedule.

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Ratings

How Streaming Ratings Actually Work — And Why the Numbers You Read Are Mostly Estimates

Netflix reports hours viewed. Nielsen reports minutes. Third parties report something else entirely. Here is what each number counts, and why two outlets can describe the same show as a hit and a flop.

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Business

Peacock Raises Subscription Prices for Fourth Straight Year

NBCUniversal's Peacock has increased its subscription prices for the fourth consecutive year, with ad-free plans now matching Netflix's standard pricing at $19.99/month.

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Business

Why Streaming Services Keep Raising Prices and How to Save

Streaming services continue raising prices as production costs and competition grow, but consumers have options to save.

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Streaming

Disney+ Original Series Miss Top 20 in Yearly Streaming Rankings

Disney+ failed to place any original series in Nielsen's top 20 most-streamed shows, while acquired titles *Bluey* and *The Simpsons* performed strongly.

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Streaming

HBO Max's 'Lanterns' Series Premiere Among Top Streaming Picks This

The new DC Universe series 'Lanterns' premiered on August 14, 2026, as one of the top new releases this weekend.

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Streaming

Apple TV Adds 'Arrival' and Two Other Sci-Fi Classics to Free Library

Apple TV has expanded its free movie offerings with three acclaimed sci-fi films, including 'Arrival,' 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,' and 'The Martian.'

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Streaming

Psychological Thrillers Dominate Global Streaming in 2026

R-rated psychological thrillers continue to captivate streaming audiences, with Sydney Sweeney's film and Stephen King's *The Running Man* among the top performers.

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Streaming

Bluey Tops 2026 Streaming Charts, Nears Stranger Things Record

Disney+'s 'Bluey' ranks as the biggest acquired streaming series of 2026 so far, with 22.81 billion viewing minutes, just behind Stranger Things' finale surge.

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Bingebuster Website Revives Blockbuster Nostalgia with Streaming

A new website called Bingebuster recreates the Blockbuster video store experience by integrating streaming services to combat choice overload.

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TV & Series

HBO Max Confirms 'Gilmore Girls' Documentary with Lauren Graham

HBO Max has greenlit an official 'Gilmore Girls' documentary featuring Lauren Graham and the show's creators, with never-before-seen footage and insights into the series' legacy.

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Streaming

Netflix Dominates 2026 Streaming Rankings, Disney+ Absent from Top 20

Netflix claimed 11 of the top 20 most-streamed original series in the first half of 2026, while Disney+ failed to place any shows on the list, according to Nielsen data.

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TV & Series

Marvel's 'Wonder Man' Canceled After Season 2 Renewal, Showrunner

Marvel Studios' Disney+ series *Wonder Man* has been unexpectedly canceled despite a prior Season 2 renewal, showrunner Andrew Guest confirmed.

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