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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

May 26, 2026

1. Kylie
2. The Boroughs
3. WWE RAW
4. Legends
5. Desi Bling
6. Worst Ex Ever
7. Nemesis
8. Bad Thoughts
9. Should I Marry A Murderer?
10. Mating Season

others ...

The Roast Of Kevin Hart
WWE SmackDown
Man On Fire
Money Heist: Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine
Perfect Match
The Wonderfoois
My Royal Remesis
Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano - MVP MMA
Funny AF with Kevin Hart
Running Point
Unchosen

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

May 23, 2026

1. Kylie
2. The Boroughs
3. WWE SmackDown
4. Legends
5. Desi Bling
6. Nemesis
7. Worst Ex Ever
8. Should I Marry A Murderer?
9. The Roast Of Kevin Hart
10. Mating Season

others ...

WWE RAW
Man On Fire
Money Heist: Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine
Perfect Match
The Wonderfoois
My Royal Remesis
Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano - MVP MMA
Funny AF with Kevin Hart
Running Point
Unchosen
Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches
Dark Winds
Beef
Glory
Salish & Jordan Matter
Hulk Hogan: Real American
Trust Me: The False Prophet
Stranger Things: Tales From '85
Sold Out On You
This Is A Gardening show
Big Mistakes

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

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May 19, 2026

1. WWE RAW
2. Legends
3. Nemesis
4. The Roast Of Kevin Hart
5. Worst Ex Ever
6. Should I Marry A Murderer?
7. Man On Fire
8. Money Heist: Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine
9. Perfect Match
10. The Wonderfoois

others ...

My Royal Remesis
Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano - MVP MMA
Funny AF with Kevin Hart
Running Point
Unchosen
Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches
Dark Winds
Beef
Glory
Salish & Jordan Matter
Hulk Hogan: Real American
Trust Me: The False Prophet
Stranger Things: Tales From '85
Sold Out On You
This Is A Gardening show
Big Mistakes

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

May 17, 2026

1. Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano - MVP MMA
2. The Roast Of Kevin Hart
3. Legends
4. Nemesis
5. Worst Ex Ever
6. Should I Marry A Murderer?
7. Man On Fire
8. My Royal Remesis
9. Perfect Match
10. Money Heist: Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine

others ...

Funny AF with Kevin Hart
Running Point
Unchosen
Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches
Dark Winds
Beef
Glory
Salish & Jordan Matter
Hulk Hogan: Real American
Trust Me: The False Prophet
Stranger Things: Tales From '85
Sold Out On You
This Is A Gardening show
Big Mistakes

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

May 9, 2026

1. Worst Ex Ever
2. Should I Marry A Murderer?
3. Legends
4. Man On Fire
5. WWE SmackDown
6. My Royal Remesis
7. Funny AF with Kevin Hart
8. Running Point
9. Unchosen
10. Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches

others ...

WWE RAW
Dark Winds
Beef
Glory
Salish & Jordan Matter
Hulk Hogan: Real American
Trust Me: The False Prophet
Stranger Things: Tales From '85
Sold Out On You
This Is A Gardening show
Big Mistakes

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

May 5, 2026

1. Should I Marry A Murderer?
2. Man On Fire
3. WWE RAW
4. Running Point
5. Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches
6. Unchosen
7. Funny AF with Kevin Hart
8. Dark Winds
9. Beef
10. Glory

others ...

Salish & Jordan Matter
Hulk Hogan: Real American
WWE SmackDown
Trust Me: The False Prophet
Stranger Things: Tales From '85
Sold Out On You
This Is A Gardening show
Big Mistakes

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

*Most anticipated heading to the weekend: WWE Backlash

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

May 2, 2026

1. Should I Marry A Murderer?
2. Man On Fire
3. Running Point
4. WWE SmackDown
5.Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches
6. Unchosen
7. Dark Winds
8. Beef
9. Salish & Jordan Matter
10. Hulk Hogan: Real American

others ...

Trust Me: The False Prophet
Stranger Things: Tales From '85
Sold Out On You
This Is A Gardening show
Big Mistakes

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

April 25, 2026

1. Unchosen
2. Running Point
3. Beef
4. Trust Me: The False Prophet
5. Stranger Things: Tales From '85
6. Hulk Hogan: Real American
7. Sold Out On You
8. Salish & Jordan Matter
9. This Is A Gardening show
10. Big Mistakes

others ...

At Home With The Fury's
WWE SmackDown
Love On The Spectrum
Tevor Noah: Joy In The Trenches
Million Dollar Secret
Ronaldinho: The One And Only
Someone Has To Know
XO. Kitty
Heartbreak High
Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen
Bloodhounds
WWE WrestleMania: Night 1
WWE WrestleMania: Night 2
WWE NXT
Aaron Chen: Funny Garden
The Predator Of Seville
Homicide: New York
Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole
Murder In A Small Town

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

April 20, 2026

1. WWE WrestleMania Vegas
2. Beef
3. Trust Me: The False Prophet
4. Salish & Jordan Matter
5. Big Mistakes
6. At Home With The Fury's
7. Love On The Spectrum
8 Tevor Noah: Joy In The Trenches
9. Million Dollar Secret
10. Ronaldinho: The One And Only

others

Someone Has To Know
XO. Kitty
Heartbreak High
Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen
Bloodhounds
WWE WrestleMania: Night 1
WWE SmackDown
WWE NXT
Aaron Chen: Funny Garden
The Predator Of Seville
Homicide: New York
Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole
Murder In A Small Town

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

April 18, 2026

1. WWE SmackDown
2. Trust Me: The False Prophet
3. Salish & Jordan Matter
4. Big Mistakes
5. Beef
6. At Home With The Fury's
7. Trevor Noah: Joy In The Trenches
8. Love On The Spectrum
9. Someone Has To Know
10. Ronaldinho: The One And Only

others ...

XO. Kitty
Heartbreak High
Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen
Bloodhounds
WWE NXT
Aaron Chen: Funny Garden
The Predator Of Seville
Homicide: New York
Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole
Murder In A Small Town

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

*WWE: WrestleMania Saturday fully expected to rank number 1 or 2 tomorrow

*WWE: WrestleMania Sunday fully expected to rank number 1 oe 2 the day after tomorrow

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

April 14, 2026

1. Trust Me: The False Prophet
2. Salish & Jordan
3. WWE RAW
4. Big Mistakes
5. Love On The Spectrum
6. At Home With The Fury's
7. Trevor Noah: Joy In The Trenches
8. XO. Kitty
9. Heartbreak High
10. Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen

others ...

Bloodhounds
WWE NXT
Aaron Chen: Funny Garden
The Predator Of Seville
Homicide: New York
Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole
Murder In A Small Town

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

April 13, 2026

1. Trust Me: The False Prophet
2. Salish & Jordan
3.Big Mistakes
4. Danny Go!
5. Love On The Spectrum
6. At Home With The Fury's
7. XO. Kitty
8. Heartbreak High
9. Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen
10. Bloodhounds

others

WWE RAW
WWE NXT
Aaron Chen: Funny Garden
The Predator Of Seville
Homicide: New York
Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole
Murder In A Small Town

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

*WWE Raw (RAW Before WrestleMania) expected to be in number 1 or 2 position in less than 12 hours at time of publication.

*Media Man's Most Anticipated This Month:

WrestleMania 42 (April 18 and 19 - Day 1 and Day 2), followed by Hulk Hogan: Real American (April 22), followed by WWE RAW After WrestleMania, followed by WWE SmackDown before WrestleMania (Australian broadcast and selected international markets outside the U.S)

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

April 8, 2026

1. Danny Go!
2. WWE RAW
3. XO. Kitty
4. Love On The Spectrum
5. Heartbreak High
6. Aaron Chen: Funny Garden
7. Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen
8. The Predator Of Seville
9. Bloodhounds
10. Homicide: New York

others ...

Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole
Murder In A Small Town
Virgin River
Sidemen: Insider
One Piece
Dynasty: The Murdochs
Mark Rober's CrunchLabs
Unicorn Academy
Bridgerton
Tyler Perry's Beauty In Black
The Dinosaurs

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

*Media Man's Most Anticipated This Month: WrestleMania 42 (April 18 and 19 - Day 1 and Day 2), followed by Hulk Hogan: Real American (April 22), followed by WWE RAW After WrestleMania

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

April 1, 2026

1. WWE RAW
2. Heartbreak High
3. The Predator Of Seville
4. Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen
5. Homicide: New York
6. Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole
7. Murder In A Small Town
8. Aaron Chen: Funny Garden
9. Virgin River
10. Sidemen: Insider

others ...

One Piece
Dynasty: The Murdochs
Mark Rober's CrunchLabs
Unicorn Academy
Bridgerton
Tyler Perry's Beauty In Black
The Dinosaurs

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

March 30, 2026 (Sydney, Australia)

1. Heartbreak High
2. WWE SmackDown
3. Murder In A Small Down
4. Homicide New York
5. Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen
6. The Predator of Seville
7. Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole
8. Virgin River
9. Sidemen: Inside
10. One Piece

others ...

Dynasty: The Murdochs
Mark Rober's CrunchLabs
Unicorn Academy
Bridgerton
Tyler Perry's Beauty In Black
The Dinosaurs

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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March 25, 2026 (Sydney, Australia)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

1. WWE RAW
2. Sidemen: Inside
3. Virgin River
4. One Piece
5. Dynasty: The Murdochs
6. Mark Rober's CrunchLabs
7. Unicorn Academy
8. Bridgerton
9. Tyler Perry's Beauty In Black
10. The Dinosaurs

others ...

Vladimir
The TikTok Killer
A Friend: A Murderer
The Night Agent
Formula 1: Drive To Survive
Resident Alien

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March 11

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

1. The Dinosaurs
2. WWE RAW
3. Bridgerton
4. Vladimir
5. The TikTok Killer
6. One Piece
7. A Friend: A Murderer
8. The Night Agent
9. Formula 1: Drive To Survive
10. Resident Alien

others ...

Shrill
Person Of Interest
Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model
The Midddle.

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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March 4, 2026 (Sydney, Australia)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

1. Bridgerton
2. WWE RAW
3. Formula 1: Drive To Survive
4. Resident Alien
5. The Night Agent
6. Shrill
7. Person Of Interest
8. The Actor Awards
9. Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model
10. The Middle.

others ...

Being Gordon Ramsay
The Lincoln Lawyer

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March 2, 2026 (Sydney, Australia)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

1. Bridgerton
2. WWE Elimination Chamber
3. Formula 1: Drive To Survive
4. The Night Agent
5. Shrill
6. Resident Alien
7. Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model
8. The Middle.
9. Being Gordon Ramsay
10. The Lincoln Lawyer

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Feb 17, 2026

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

1. Bridgerton
2. The Lincoln Lawyer
3. Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model
4. How To Get To Heaven From Belfast
5. Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich
6. Unfamiliar
7. Lead Children
8. The Art Of Sarah
9. Single's Inferno: Reunion
10. His&Hers

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

Feb 11

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

1. The Lincoln Lawyer
2. Bridgerton
3. WWE RAW
4. Unfamiliar
5. Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich
6. His&Hers
7. Singles Inferno
8. Is It Cake? Valentines
9. Ghosts
10. Free Bert

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

WWE RAW and WWE NXT strong rankings on Thursday night live data reports via The (Netflix) box/interface!

Feb 5, 2026

1. Bridgerton
2. His & Hers
3. Single's Inferno
4. Ghosts
5. Is It Cake? Valentines
6. WWE Raw
7. Free Bert
8. WWE NXT
9. Finding Her Edge
10. Agatha Christie's Seven Dials

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

*WWE Raw is ranking much stronger than some U.S based "wrestling sheets" and "pro wrestling websites" are reporting. It's Thursday night in Sydney, Australia and RAW is still at number 6 in The Land Down Under!

*WWE NXT in number 8 position now! Stronger performance since Robert Stone replaced Ava as NXT General Manager. NXT international business has picked up right Triple H and JR! This is live date from the Nexflix TV interface on a Thursday night in Sydney, Australia. You got that American pro wrestling dirt sheet "reporters"!

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

January 21, 2026

1. His & Hers
2. Agatha Christie's Seven Dials
3. WWE Raw
4. Harlen Coben's Run Away
5. Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web
6. Stranger Things
7. Can this Love Be Translated?
8. 2 Broke Girls
9. Smallville
10. Emily In Paris

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge
*rankings can change quickly

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

January 20, 2026

1. His & Hers
2. Agatha Christie's Seven Dials
3. Harlen Coben's Run Away
4. Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web
5. Stranger Things
6. Can this Love Be Translated?
7. Smallville
8. 2 Broke Girls
9. Undercover Miss Hong
10. Rick And Morty

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge
*rankings can change quickly

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Netflix News

Here's the latest Netflix news as of mid-January 2026!

The streaming giant is kicking off the year strong with a packed slate of new releases, ongoing buzz around major deals, and continued subscriber growth.

Major Highlights

Netflix is reportedly in the midst of a blockbuster acquisition: the company has agreed to buy Warner Bros. in a massive deal valued at around $82.7 billion (with some reports citing $72 billion in equity value).

This move aims to supercharge its content library with iconic franchises like Harry Potter and classic films.

However, there's drama — Paramount Skydance has launched a competing hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, adding some high-stakes industry intrigue!

Netflix ended 2025 with over 301.6 million global subscribers, solidifying its position as the top streaming platform.

What's New & Coming in January 2026

January is loaded with fresh originals, from thrilling mysteries to romantic adaptations and long-awaited returns.

Here are some of the standout releases that are lighting up the charts and generating buzz right now:

People We Meet on Vacation — A charming rom-com adaptation of the Emily Henry novel, starring Emily Bader — it's been topping the charts as one of the biggest new movies of the year so far!

The Rip — This high-octane action-thriller directed by Joe Carnahan reunites Ben Affleck and Matt Damon — it's one of the most anticipated films dropping mid-month, perfect for fans of intense heist vibes!

His & Hers — A gripping mystery series starring Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal, following estranged spouses racing to solve a murder. It's been climbing the Top 10 with strong buzz around its twists.

Bridgerton Season 4 — The Regency-era drama returns later in the month (Part 1 premiering around Jan 29), with plenty of masquerade glamour and romance — the premiere events are already making waves!

Other notables include:

Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart (true-crime docuseries)

New seasons of hits like Unlocked: A Jail Experiment, Love Is Blind: Germany, and WWE Unreal

Stand-up specials and reality shows keeping the variety flowing.

Plus, don't miss the Stranger Things 5 making-of documentary One Last Adventure, which premiered earlier this month for fans wanting a deep dive into the finale. Netflix is clearly doubling down on big stars, book adaptations, and high-energy originals to keep viewers hooked in 2026. (Grok)

Netflix: News

Netflix is a global streaming service providing a vast library of films, TV shows, documentaries, and mobile games. As of 2026, it has approximately 325 million paid members across more than 190 countries.

Pricing & Plans: Subscription plans typically range from $7.99 to $24.99 per month.

Content Offerings: Includes "Netflix Originals" (like Stranger Things and Squid Game), licensed content, and a growing selection of live programming and video podcasts.

Device Compatibility: Streamable on smart TVs, game consoles, smartphones, tablets, and via http://Netflix.com.

Features: Supports offline downloads, personalized recommendations, and a dedicated "Netflix Kids" experience with parental controls.

Recent 2026 Developments

Warner Bros. Merger News: As of January 21, 2026, Netflix has moved toward an all-cash $27.75-per-share offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, aiming to outbid Paramount.

Market Reaction: Despite a Q4 earnings beat, Netflix shares saw a 7% decline in some markets (e.g., Frankfurt) on January 21, 2026, due to investor concerns regarding the financial weight of the Warner Bros. acquisition.

New Initiatives: The company is expanding into vertical video features for mobile and has recently launched video podcasts.

Live Events: Upcoming live events include the world-record climber Alex Honnold's "Skyscraper Live" ascent of Taipei 101 on January 23, 2026.

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WWE Unreal

WWE Unreal is a professional wrestling documentary and reality series on Netflix that provides an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and internal operations of WWE.

WWE Unreal

Show Overview

Genre: Reality television / Documentary series.

Premise: The series follows WWE Superstars and executives, notably Paul "Triple H" Levesque, as they plan storylines in the writers' room and manage the "Gorilla Position" during live broadcasts.

Production: A collaboration between WWE, Omaha Productions (Peyton Manning), NFL Films, and Skydance Sports.

Seasons & Episodes

The series has released two seasons as of January 2026:

Season 1: Premiered July 29, 2025. It chronicled the lead-up to the debut of WWE Raw on Netflix and WrestleMania 41. Notable segments included a look at John Cena's high-profile storyline turns and the return of Charlotte Flair.

Season 2: Released January 20, 2026. This five-episode season focuses on the "Road to SummerSlam 2025" and features superstars like Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, Rhea Ripley, and Cody Rhodes.

It delves into real-life drama such as R-Truth's contract negotiations and Naomi's previous walkout from the company.

Season 3: Confirmed to be in development, expected to focus on John Cena's retirement tour.

Key Personalities Featured

Executives: Paul "Triple H" Levesque (Narrator), Peyton Manning (Executive Producer).

Superstars: John Cena, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Rhea Ripley, Becky Lynch, Seth Rollins, and Bianca Belair.

Merchandise

Related promotional items and apparel are available, including:

CM Punk "WWE Unreal" Hoodie: A themed fleece hoodie priced at approximately $69 USD (~$116 AUD).

Action Figures: Mattel has released sets like the "Hall of Champions" 4-pack featuring legendary superstars seen in the series.

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“TrillerTV continues to operate its global operations for its millions of registered users, leveraging hundreds of licensed publishing partners across a variety of live and on-demand sporting events” spokesperson for Flipps Media, TrillerTV’s corporate entity.

“TrillerTV intends to provide the greatest content for users no differently than it has the past 11 years.”

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May 15

Livestreamer ChudTheBuilder Faces $1.25 Million Bond After Courthouse Shooting

Dalton Eatherly, the 28-year-old known online as ChudTheBuilder for livestreaming confrontations with racial slurs, argued with Joshua Fox, a 31-year-old Army veteran, outside the Montgomery County Courts Center in Clarksville. Eatherly shot Fox in the stomach and shoulder during a fight, claiming self-defense after Fox pursued and punched him; over 100 stream viewers backed his account, but prosecutors pointed to the crowded public setting and Eatherly's prior arrests. Judge H. Reid Poland III set a $1.25 million bond, citing the felony charges of attempted homicide, aggravated assault, and more, which carry 15 to 60 years if convicted. Online, reactions divide sharply between self-defense claims and criticism of Eatherly's history, with fundraising topping $130,000 amid plans to block his release.

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May 15

Forecast: Amazon, Netflix, Google to control half of CTV ad market by 2030

The global fight to “own the living room” is entering a new phase as Google, Amazon and Netflix are projected to control 50 per cent of the global connected TV advertising market by 2030, according to forecasts presented by Omdia at RetailX in London.

The findings highlight how the centre of power in television is rapidly shifting away from traditional broadcasting toward streaming platforms, TV operating systems and advertising ecosystems. According to Omdia forecasts, global connected TV (CTV) advertising revenue will surge from $44 billion (€37.8bn) in 2025 to $81 billion by 2030, with CTV ad revenues expected to surpass traditional linear TV advertising during the 2030s.

By the end of the decade:

Google is forecast to command 26 per cent of global CTV advertising revenue

Amazon will account for 13 per cent

Netflix will represent 9 per cent

Combined, the three companies will own half of the entire global CTV advertising market.

“The battle for the living room is no longer only about streaming content,” commented Maria Rua Aguete, Senior Research Director at Omdia, speaking at RetailX London. “It is increasingly about controlling the platform, the advertising layer, the operating system, the data and ultimately the consumer relationship.”

Rua Aguete noted that television is becoming one of the most strategic gateways for digital advertising, retail media and commerce integration, with tech companies increasingly competing to control the TV interface itself.

Omdia also revealed that the European TV operating system landscape is shifting rapidly. According to the research firm, VIDAA is set to become Europe’s third-largest TV operating system this behind Android TV and Tizen, overtaking several established competitors as manufacturers seek greater ownership of the smart TV experience. The rise of VIDAA underlines how smart TV operating systems are becoming critical strategic assets in the streaming era, acting as the front door for content discovery, advertising monetisation and viewer engagement.

“Who owns the TV operating system increasingly controls advertising, discovery and monetization,” added Rua Aguete. “The operating system is becoming as important as the content itself.”

The shift comes as media companies, streamers, retailers and technology giants race to secure premium positioning in connected households. Amazon is leveraging Prime Video and retail media integration to expand its TV advertising footprint, while Netflix continues to scale its advertising business globally through its ad-supported tier. Google remains dominant through YouTube’s massive connected TV reach and broader advertising infrastructure.

Omdia expects several trends to accelerate the transformation of television advertising over the next five years:

Expansion of ad-supported streaming services

Convergence of retail media and television advertising

Growth in programmatic and targeted TV advertising

Increasing importance of TV operating systems and smart TV ecosystems

Greater competition for consumer attention and platform ownership

The findings reinforce how television, commerce and digital advertising are converging into a single ecosystem and why control of the living room is becoming one of the most valuable strategic positions in media.

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May 6

Endemol Shine Poland brings Naked Attraction back to territory

Media and entertainment powerhouse, Banijay Entertainment, has announced Endemol Shine Poland is producing hit dating format, Naked Attraction (Magia Nagosci. Polska) for Zoom TV. Returning after a year off-air, the show is set to premiere its fifth season later this year.

Originally created for Channel 4 in 2016 by Studio Lambert, part of All3Media, Naked Attraction has become a global phenomenon, with successful adaptations in Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Norway, Spain, Sweden, and Italy. A true “dating in reverse” format, the show strips away first impressions inviting participants to put aside prejudices and opt for naturalness when it comes to finding love. In Poland, the format has already run for four seasons, consistently sparking conversation and encouraging audiences to reflect on body acceptance and perceptions of attraction. The new season will be hosted by Julia Oles.

Michal Kaszuba, Head of Production at Endemol Shine Poland said: “Naked Attraction has already built a strong following in Poland, and after a year off-air, we’re proud to bring it back. It’s a show that sparks conversation, challenges perceptions, and we’re confident the bold format will once again resonate strongly with Polish audiences.”

Ben Packwood, SVP Sales for CEE at All3Media added: “It is great to see Magia Nagosci. Polska returning to Polish screens for a fifth season in 2026. Zoom TV has proven that Naked Attraction has a dedicated local audience and can continue to be a ratings winner, year after year.”

Endemol Shine Poland has over 20 years’ experience producing hit shows including local adaptations of renowned brands such as Don’t Forget the Lyrics, Must Be The Music, Drag Me Out, Boomerissima, MasterChef, Lego Masters and The Money Drop. More recent launches include BAFTA-nominated factual format Banged Up and Ambulance. In addition, it is behind premium scripted programming including Our Century for TVP 1, Squared Love for Netflix, and the return of Penoza for TVP 2.

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May 15

Spider-Noir

Nicolas Cage, Lamorne Morris attend 'Spider-Noir' premiere

Nicolas Cage, Lamorne Morris and Jack Huston attended the premiere of their new Prime Video series, Spider-Noir, in New York Wednesday night.

Co-stars Brendan Gleeson, Li Jun Li, Karen Rodriguez, Lukas Haas and Abraham Popoola also walked the red carpet at the event.

The comic-book adaptation is slated to debut on Prime Video on May 27.

The series will be available to view in black and white, and color.

"Spider-Noir tells the story of Ben Reilly, a seasoned, down-on-his luck private investigator in 1930s New York, who is forced to grapple with his past life, following a deeply personal tragedy, as the city's one and only superhero," a synopsis said.

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May 15

Combat Sports: Jake Paul Can't Get Into TKO Events

According to Jake, his involvement with MVP has made it so he can't be in his older brother's corner in WWE for the foreseeable future. Despite the trouble, he enjoys what he describes as playful banter between himself and TKO.

"I don't take any beefs too serious. I think it's definitely in the name of entertainment; however, there is truth in it," the 12-2 professional boxer said on "Smash Cast." "From my side, I'm just having fun. The fact that one of the biggest organizations in the world, the TKO group, has this major beef with me, they won't even let me go be in my brother's WWE matches because they hate me so much. And so it's pretty wild, how much under their skin we are. ... I enjoy s*** talk. I like when people make fun of me. I'm easy to make fun of. I'm able to make fun of myself." (Jake Paul)

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Streaming Rankings

May 14, 2026

Top 10 Overall

Includes movies and TV series.

1. The Pitt HB0 - Max
2. The Boys - Prime Video
3. Buey - Disney
4. The Big Bang Theory HBO Max
5. Bob's Burgers - Hulu
6. SpongeBob quarePants - Paramount+
7. Family Guy - Hulu
8. Grey's Anatomy - Hulu / Netflix
9. Thrash (2026) - Netflix
10. Survivor - Hulo / Paramount + / Pluto TV

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Nielson (Australia)

Nielsen data shows Australian outdoor and sport retailers are changing how they advertise to win over outdoor enthusiasts

Advertising strategies shift as competition grows for a large, active and quality-focused audience

Sydney, April 22, 2026 – New Nielsen Ad Intel data shows Australian outdoor and sports retailers are changing how they invest in advertising, as competition intensifies for the attention of outdoor enthusiasts.

Advertising spend across a selected group of major Australian outdoor and sports retailers rose 4.0% year-on-year in 2025, reaching $91.9 million, up from $88.4 million in 2024. While overall growth was moderate, the way brands allocated that spend points to increasingly different strategies as retailers looked for new ways to stay visible in a competitive market.

Anaconda was the biggest advertiser in the group in 2025, investing $17.6 million, followed by BCF (Boating Camping Fishing) at $13.0 million, then Rebel Sport at $6.6 million.

Across the retailers analysed, social media was the largest channel by spend in 2025, attracting $39.9 million, followed by metro TV at A$20.0 million, general display at $11.4 million, regional television at $10.8 million, and out-of-home at $4.3 million.

The figures show brands are taking very different paths to reach consumers interested in outdoor lifestyles. Anaconda and BCF both backed broad, high-reach strategies, spanning television, social and digital display. Rebel Sport also maintained a diversified mix, with strong investment across social, television and general display. By contrast, 4WD & Outdoor Supacentre leaned heavily into social and radio, while Kathmandu was overwhelmingly social-led. Macpac, meanwhile, remained much more television-focused than many of its competitors.

The timing of spend also points to a highly seasonal battle for attention. Investment built sharply in the second half of the year, peaking in November and December, when retailers were most aggressive in competing for consumers during key promotional and holiday periods.

The ad battle is playing out against the backdrop of a large and commercially attractive audience. New Nielsen Consumer & Media View (CMV) data shows around 15.4 million Australians identify as outdoor enthusiasts via their interest in fishing, camping or bush walking, making them a substantial audience for brands looking to connect through lifestyle, wellbeing, performance and quality.

This broad audience is 53.8% male and 46.2% female, with almost two-thirds aged under 55. The strongest concentration sits among 18-39 year olds, followed by 40-54 year olds, showing outdoor enthusiasm is especially strong among active, working-age Australians.

They are also motivated shoppers. Nielsen CMV shows 73.3% say they would spend more for quality goods, while 66.9% say they tend to hold off buying until products go on sale, suggesting this audience values quality but remains highly responsive to promotions and timing.

The data also points to a strong lifestyle connection. More than 66% say they prefer holidays where they can see nature or be in a natural setting, and Australians in this audience are 25% more likely than average to be seeking an adventure or outdoor experience on a domestic holiday in the next 12 months. *Full article and coverage via Nielsen.

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Wrestling Media And Ratings Flashback

October 6, 2025

Media Man Monday Wrestling Feature

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Nielsen's new ratings system is bad news for pro wrestling | Wrestling Observer Radio
https://youtube.com/watch?v=T7cAAIeHUHA

Dave Meltzer goes into detail regarding Nielsen's new ratings system, which has had a very bad effect on pro wrestling so far. (F4 Online)

Something To Wrestle With Bruce Prichard

WWE is playing chess when most are playing checkers
https://youtube.com/watch?v=cRHawQflb1c

JBL shares his views on WrestleMania 43 heading to Saudi Arabia.

Watch full show:

#wrestlemania #wwe #wrestling #aew

Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard is an audio podcast that discusses topics, events, wrestlers and memorable moments through the lens of former WWE executive Bruce Prichard co-hosted by Conrad Thompson. STW was launched in August 2016 on MLW Radio. The episodes typically range from 2 hours to 4 hours in length, and include discussions about previous WWE pay-per-views and former WWE wrestlers. (STWW)

"We are in the TKO ERA of pro-wrestling" - Eric Bischoff | 83 Weeks
https://youtube.com/watch?v=qnVy3f3cWe0&t=177s

Eric Bischoff discusses TKO's increasing dominance over the landscape of professional wrestling and combat sports. (83 Weeks)
#ericbischoff #wweufc #tkowwe

Teddy Long on ESPN rating Wrestlepalooza 'C
https://youtube.com/watch?v=3X1pSjdvdPg

Konnan on: if Paramount buys WBD, will they drop AEW from their network?
https://youtube.com/watch?v=BsfTd9zudqw

Jim Cornette on AEW Dynamite's Record Low Ratings
https://youtube.com/watch?v=hivB1aNgLBI

Jim Cornette on What If Hulk Hogan Demanded An Ownership Stake In WWE From Vince McMahon
https://youtube.com/watch?v=6QXabryiHaw

Why WWE & AEW Should Be Worried About Nielsen’s Ratings Shake-Up
https://youtube.com/watch?v=9E_TPYByHUI

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Nielsen Wrestling News (via X)

October 5, 2025

The Media Rating Council accredited the system, and Nielsen plans to phase out the old method entirely by late 2025. However, early results show inconsistent effects—some sports events have seen gains, but wrestling has been hit hard, with drops of 20-60% in key demographics.

As of October 6, 2025, "Nielsen Wrestling News" primarily refers to the ongoing industry-wide discussion about Nielsen's overhaul of its TV ratings methodology, which has drastically lowered reported viewership numbers for major wrestling programs like WWE and AEW.

This change, rolled out in early Q4 2025, has sparked concern among promoters, analysts, and fans about its potential impact on media deals and the perceived value of wrestling content. Below, I'll break down the key details, impacts, and reactions based on the latest reports.

What Changed in Nielsen's System?

Nielsen transitioned from its traditional "panel-only" method (tracking ~42,000 households) to a new "Big Data + Panel" approach.

This integrates:

Data from 45 million households and 75 million devices (e.g., set-top boxes, smart TVs).

The goal: More accurate, comprehensive audience measurement in a streaming-heavy era.

Impact on Wrestling Shows

The shift explains recent "plummeting" ratings, complicating year-over-year comparisons.
Here's a snapshot of affected shows (new Big Data + Panel numbers vs. old panel-only equivalents where available):

(Media Man: See Grok live results)

Broader Context and Outlook

Wrestling remains a top performer relative to other non-sports TV (e.g., WWE Raw still ranks high in key demos), but the optics are rough amid WWE's Netflix transition and AEW's expansion pushes.

Analysts like those at Wrestlenomics suggest tracking both methodologies for now to avoid panic. No major cancellations or deal breaks reported yet, but expect more scrutiny in Q4 earnings calls

Sources: Wrestlenomics, F4WOnline, Programming Insider. These aren't actual declines in audience—it's a measurement shift—but they could influence negotiations.

Industry Reactions

Dave Meltzer (Wrestling Observer Newsletter): Called it a "disaster for pro wrestling," noting wrestling's value to TV "looks to be taking a very significant hit." He highlighted disproportionate drops for WWE/AEW compared to other genres.

WWE: Expressed internal concerns that the lower numbers could undermine TNA Wrestling's ongoing TV deal talks (aiming for ~$10M annually). However, TNA President Carlos Silva stated it hasn't factored into negotiations yet. USA Network (WWE SmackDown broadcaster) is monitoring but using supplementary data like VideoAmp.

AEW/WBD (TBS/TNT): Tony Khan and Warner Bros. Discovery view it as a short-term optics issue, relying on internal metrics showing stable engagement. One source: "Not seeing a strong pattern yet—some events go up, others down."

Broader Concerns: Fears of cascading effects on ad revenue, rights fees, and even talent contracts. Reddit's r/SquaredCircle community debated it as "doom and gloom" for public perception, though networks have access to fuller data sets.

Media Man: Change is a regular occurrence in both the media, new media and pro wrestling industry. Best to adopt the Charles Darwin ideology .. adapt to change and evolve to the changing landscape. Manage risks and focus on strengths. To help get to the bottom of things as per the old saying in and around Vegas, "Follow The Money". TKO may have an ace or two up it's sleeve here, but AEW is not short a dollar either. There's many moving parts to this situation.

The combat sports sector will be watching Nielsen with an eagle eye, or evil eye?!

Many are watching the waters.

Road To Crown Jewel and Road/Flightpath to WrestleMania Saudi!

He who owns the gold makes the rules?!

More podcast and pro wrestling news fodder right?! Got to fill up those reports with something in between the pro wrestling match results.

Plenty of news outside the ring, as well as in and around in.

This storyline is writing itself. VKM and maybe Shane watching with interest. UFC can't be to bothered by this, fresh off a Paramount Skydance Deal.

Anyone game to bring back Lucha Underground? That's what we thought. How about more web only broadcasts? Still, With WWE Speed now off X and onto NXT something knows something!

The grapple for the audience and paying customers and b2b continues.

"There's a customer born every minute" P. T. Barnum

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

May 19, 2026

1. WWE RAW
2. Legends
3. Nemesis
4. The Roast Of Kevin Hart
5. Worst Ex Ever
6. Should I Marry A Murderer?
7. Man On Fire
8. Money Heist: Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine
9. Perfect Match
10. The Wonderfoois

others ...

My Royal Remesis
Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano - MVP MMA
Funny AF with Kevin Hart
Running Point
Unchosen
Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches
Dark Winds
Beef
Glory
Salish & Jordan Matter
Hulk Hogan: Real American
Trust Me: The False Prophet
Stranger Things: Tales From '85
Sold Out On You
This Is A Gardening show
Big Mistakes

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

May 17, 2026

1. Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano - MVP MMA
2. The Roast Of Kevin Hart
3. Legends
4. Nemesis
5. Worst Ex Ever
6. Should I Marry A Murderer?
7. Man On Fire
8. My Royal Remesis
9. Perfect Match
10. Money Heist: Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine

others ...

Funny AF with Kevin Hart
Running Point
Unchosen
Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches
Dark Winds
Beef
Glory
Salish & Jordan Matter
Hulk Hogan: Real American
Trust Me: The False Prophet
Stranger Things: Tales From '85
Sold Out On You
This Is A Gardening show
Big Mistakes

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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The Lead Up (for reference, data, educational and historical purposes)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

May 9, 2026

1. Worst Ex Ever
2. Should I Marry A Murderer?
3. Legends
4. Man On Fire
5. WWE SmackDown
6. My Royal Remesis
7. Funny AF with Kevin Hart
8. Running Point
9. Unchosen
10. Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches

others ...

WWE RAW
Dark Winds
Beef
Glory
Salish & Jordan Matter
Hulk Hogan: Real American
Trust Me: The False Prophet
Stranger Things: Tales From '85
Sold Out On You
This Is A Gardening show
Big Mistakes

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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The Lead Up (for reference, data, educational and historical purposes)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

May 5, 2026

1. Should I Marry A Murderer?
2. Man On Fire
3. WWE RAW
4. Running Point
5. Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches
6. Unchosen
7. Funny AF with Kevin Hart
8. Dark Winds
9. Beef
10. Glory

others ...

Salish & Jordan Matter
Hulk Hogan: Real American
WWE SmackDown
Trust Me: The False Prophet
Stranger Things: Tales From '85
Sold Out On You
This Is A Gardening show
Big Mistakes

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

*Most anticipated heading to the weekend: WWE Backlash

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

May 2, 2026

1. Should I Marry A Murderer?
2. Man On Fire
3. Running Point
4. WWE SmackDown
5.Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches
6. Unchosen
7. Dark Winds
8. Beef
9. Salish & Jordan Matter
10. Hulk Hogan: Real American

others ...

Trust Me: The False Prophet
Stranger Things: Tales From '85
Sold Out On You
This Is A Gardening show
Big Mistakes

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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The Lead Up (for reference, data, educational and historical purposes)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

April 25, 2026

1. Unchosen
2. Running Point
3. Beef
4. Trust Me: The False Prophet
5. Stranger Things: Tales From '85
6. Hulk Hogan: Real American
7. Sold Out On You
8. Salish & Jordan Matter
9. This Is A Gardening show
10. Big Mistakes

others ...

At Home With The Fury's
WWE SmackDown
Love On The Spectrum
Tevor Noah: Joy In The Trenches
Million Dollar Secret
Ronaldinho: The One And Only
Someone Has To Know
XO. Kitty
Heartbreak High
Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen
Bloodhounds
WWE WrestleMania: Night 1
WWE WrestleMania: Night 2
WWE NXT
Aaron Chen: Funny Garden
The Predator Of Seville
Homicide: New York
Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole
Murder In A Small Town

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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The Lead Up (for reference, data, educational and historical purposes)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

April 20, 2026

1. WWE WrestleMania Vegas
2. Beef
3. Trust Me: The False Prophet
4. Salish & Jordan Matter
5. Big Mistakes
6. At Home With The Fury's
7. Love On The Spectrum
8 Tevor Noah: Joy In The Trenches
9. Million Dollar Secret
10. Ronaldinho: The One And Only

others

Someone Has To Know
XO. Kitty
Heartbreak High
Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen
Bloodhounds
WWE WrestleMania: Night 1
WWE SmackDown
WWE NXT
Aaron Chen: Funny Garden
The Predator Of Seville
Homicide: New York
Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole
Murder In A Small Town

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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The Lead Up (for reference, data, educational and historical purposes)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

April 18, 2026

1. WWE SmackDown
2. Trust Me: The False Prophet
3. Salish & Jordan Matter
4. Big Mistakes
5. Beef
6. At Home With The Fury's
7. Trevor Noah: Joy In The Trenches
8. Love On The Spectrum
9. Someone Has To Know
10. Ronaldinho: The One And Only

others ...

XO. Kitty
Heartbreak High
Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen
Bloodhounds
WWE NXT
Aaron Chen: Funny Garden
The Predator Of Seville
Homicide: New York
Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole
Murder In A Small Town

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

*WWE: WrestleMania Saturday fully expected to rank number 1 or 2 tomorrow

*WWE: WrestleMania Sunday fully expected to rank number 1 oe 2 the day after tomorrow

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

April 14, 2026

1. Trust Me: The False Prophet
2. Salish & Jordan
3. WWE RAW
4. Big Mistakes
5. Love On The Spectrum
6. At Home With The Fury's
7. Trevor Noah: Joy In The Trenches
8. XO. Kitty
9. Heartbreak High
10. Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen

others ...

Bloodhounds
WWE NXT
Aaron Chen: Funny Garden
The Predator Of Seville
Homicide: New York
Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole
Murder In A Small Town

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

The Lead Up (for reference, data, educational and historical purposes)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

April 13, 2026

1. Trust Me: The False Prophet
2. Salish & Jordan
3.Big Mistakes
4. Danny Go!
5. Love On The Spectrum
6. At Home With The Fury's
7. XO. Kitty
8. Heartbreak High
9. Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen
10. Bloodhounds

others

WWE RAW
WWE NXT
Aaron Chen: Funny Garden
The Predator Of Seville
Homicide: New York
Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole
Murder In A Small Town

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

*WWE Raw (RAW Before WrestleMania) expected to be in number 1 or 2 position in less than 12 hours at time of publication.

*Media Man's Most Anticipated This Month:

WrestleMania 42 (April 18 and 19 - Day 1 and Day 2), followed by Hulk Hogan: Real American (April 22), followed by WWE RAW After WrestleMania, followed by WWE SmackDown before WrestleMania (Australian broadcast and selected international markets outside the U.S)

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

April 8, 2026

1. Danny Go!
2. WWE RAW
3. XO. Kitty
4. Love On The Spectrum
5. Heartbreak High
6. Aaron Chen: Funny Garden
7. Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen
8. The Predator Of Seville
9. Bloodhounds
10. Homicide: New York

others ...

Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole
Murder In A Small Town
Virgin River
Sidemen: Insider
One Piece
Dynasty: The Murdochs
Mark Rober's CrunchLabs
Unicorn Academy
Bridgerton
Tyler Perry's Beauty In Black
The Dinosaurs

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

*Media Man's Most Anticipated This Month: WrestleMania 42 (April 18 and 19 - Day 1 and Day 2), followed by Hulk Hogan: Real American (April 22), followed by WWE RAW After WrestleMania

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The Lead Up

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

April 1, 2026

1. WWE RAW
2. Heartbreak High
3. The Predator Of Seville
4. Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen
5. Homicide: New York
6. Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole
7. Murder In A Small Town
8. Aaron Chen: Funny Garden
9. Virgin River
10. Sidemen: Insider

others ...

One Piece
Dynasty: The Murdochs
Mark Rober's CrunchLabs
Unicorn Academy
Bridgerton
Tyler Perry's Beauty In Black
The Dinosaurs

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

March 30, 2026 (Sydney, Australia)

1. Heartbreak High
2. WWE SmackDown
3. Murder In A Small Down
4. Homicide New York
5. Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen
6. The Predator of Seville
7. Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole
8. Virgin River
9. Sidemen: Inside
10. One Piece

others ...

Dynasty: The Murdochs
Mark Rober's CrunchLabs
Unicorn Academy
Bridgerton
Tyler Perry's Beauty In Black
The Dinosaurs

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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The Lead Up

March 25, 2026 (Sydney, Australia)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

1. WWE RAW
2. Sidemen: Inside
3. Virgin River
4. One Piece
5. Dynasty: The Murdochs
6. Mark Rober's CrunchLabs
7. Unicorn Academy
8. Bridgerton
9. Tyler Perry's Beauty In Black
10. The Dinosaurs

others ...

Vladimir
The TikTok Killer
A Friend: A Murderer
The Night Agent
Formula 1: Drive To Survive
Resident Alien

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March 11

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

1. The Dinosaurs
2. WWE RAW
3. Bridgerton
4. Vladimir
5. The TikTok Killer
6. One Piece
7. A Friend: A Murderer
8. The Night Agent
9. Formula 1: Drive To Survive
10. Resident Alien

others ...

Shrill
Person Of Interest
Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model
The Midddle.

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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March 4, 2026 (Sydney, Australia)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

1. Bridgerton
2. WWE RAW
3. Formula 1: Drive To Survive
4. Resident Alien
5. The Night Agent
6. Shrill
7. Person Of Interest
8. The Actor Awards
9. Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model
10. The Middle.

others ...

Being Gordon Ramsay
The Lincoln Lawyer

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The Lead Up

March 2, 2026 (Sydney, Australia)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

1. Bridgerton
2. WWE Elimination Chamber
3. Formula 1: Drive To Survive
4. The Night Agent
5. Shrill
6. Resident Alien
7. Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model
8. The Middle.
9. Being Gordon Ramsay
10. The Lincoln Lawyer

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Feb 17, 2026

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

1. Bridgerton
2. The Lincoln Lawyer
3. Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model
4. How To Get To Heaven From Belfast
5. Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich
6. Unfamiliar
7. Lead Children
8. The Art Of Sarah
9. Single's Inferno: Reunion
10. His&Hers

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

The Lead Up (for data, historical, educational and reference purposes)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

Feb 11

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

1. The Lincoln Lawyer
2. Bridgerton
3. WWE RAW
4. Unfamiliar
5. Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich
6. His&Hers
7. Singles Inferno
8. Is It Cake? Valentines
9. Ghosts
10. Free Bert

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

WWE RAW and WWE NXT strong rankings on Thursday night live data reports via The (Netflix) box/interface!

Feb 5, 2026

1. Bridgerton
2. His & Hers
3. Single's Inferno
4. Ghosts
5. Is It Cake? Valentines
6. WWE Raw
7. Free Bert
8. WWE NXT
9. Finding Her Edge
10. Agatha Christie's Seven Dials

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

*WWE Raw is ranking much stronger than some U.S based "wrestling sheets" and "pro wrestling websites" are reporting. It's Thursday night in Sydney, Australia and RAW is still at number 6 in The Land Down Under!

*WWE NXT in number 8 position now! Stronger performance since Robert Stone replaced Ava as NXT General Manager. NXT international business has picked up right Triple H and JR! This is live date from the Nexflix TV interface on a Thursday night in Sydney, Australia. You got that American pro wrestling dirt sheet "reporters"!

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The Lead Up (for data, historical, educational and reference purposes)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

January 21, 2026

1. His & Hers
2. Agatha Christie's Seven Dials
3. WWE Raw
4. Harlen Coben's Run Away
5. Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web
6. Stranger Things
7. Can this Love Be Translated?
8. 2 Broke Girls
9. Smallville
10. Emily In Paris

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge
*rankings can change quickly

Streaming

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The Lead Up

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

January 20, 2026

1. His & Hers
2. Agatha Christie's Seven Dials
3. Harlen Coben's Run Away
4. Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web
5. Stranger Things
6. Can this Love Be Translated?
7. Smallville
8. 2 Broke Girls
9. Undercover Miss Hong
10. Rick And Morty

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge
*rankings can change quickly

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Netflix News

Here's the latest Netflix news as of mid-January 2026!

The streaming giant is kicking off the year strong with a packed slate of new releases, ongoing buzz around major deals, and continued subscriber growth.

Major Highlights

Netflix is reportedly in the midst of a blockbuster acquisition: the company has agreed to buy Warner Bros. in a massive deal valued at around $82.7 billion (with some reports citing $72 billion in equity value).

This move aims to supercharge its content library with iconic franchises like Harry Potter and classic films.

However, there's drama — Paramount Skydance has launched a competing hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, adding some high-stakes industry intrigue!

Netflix ended 2025 with over 301.6 million global subscribers, solidifying its position as the top streaming platform.

What's New & Coming in January 2026

January is loaded with fresh originals, from thrilling mysteries to romantic adaptations and long-awaited returns.

Here are some of the standout releases that are lighting up the charts and generating buzz right now:

People We Meet on Vacation — A charming rom-com adaptation of the Emily Henry novel, starring Emily Bader — it's been topping the charts as one of the biggest new movies of the year so far!

The Rip — This high-octane action-thriller directed by Joe Carnahan reunites Ben Affleck and Matt Damon — it's one of the most anticipated films dropping mid-month, perfect for fans of intense heist vibes!

His & Hers — A gripping mystery series starring Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal, following estranged spouses racing to solve a murder. It's been climbing the Top 10 with strong buzz around its twists.

Bridgerton Season 4 — The Regency-era drama returns later in the month (Part 1 premiering around Jan 29), with plenty of masquerade glamour and romance — the premiere events are already making waves!

Other notables include:

Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart (true-crime docuseries)

New seasons of hits like Unlocked: A Jail Experiment, Love Is Blind: Germany, and WWE Unreal

Stand-up specials and reality shows keeping the variety flowing.

Plus, don't miss the Stranger Things 5 making-of documentary One Last Adventure, which premiered earlier this month for fans wanting a deep dive into the finale. Netflix is clearly doubling down on big stars, book adaptations, and high-energy originals to keep viewers hooked in 2026. (Grok)

Netflix: News

Netflix is a global streaming service providing a vast library of films, TV shows, documentaries, and mobile games. As of 2026, it has approximately 325 million paid members across more than 190 countries.

Pricing & Plans: Subscription plans typically range from $7.99 to $24.99 per month.

Content Offerings: Includes "Netflix Originals" (like Stranger Things and Squid Game), licensed content, and a growing selection of live programming and video podcasts.

Device Compatibility: Streamable on smart TVs, game consoles, smartphones, tablets, and via http://Netflix.com.

Features: Supports offline downloads, personalized recommendations, and a dedicated "Netflix Kids" experience with parental controls.

Recent 2026 Developments

Warner Bros. Merger News: As of January 21, 2026, Netflix has moved toward an all-cash $27.75-per-share offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, aiming to outbid Paramount.

Market Reaction: Despite a Q4 earnings beat, Netflix shares saw a 7% decline in some markets (e.g., Frankfurt) on January 21, 2026, due to investor concerns regarding the financial weight of the Warner Bros. acquisition.

New Initiatives: The company is expanding into vertical video features for mobile and has recently launched video podcasts.

Live Events: Upcoming live events include the world-record climber Alex Honnold's "Skyscraper Live" ascent of Taipei 101 on January 23, 2026.

News

(In Case You Missed It)

WWE Unreal

WWE Unreal is a professional wrestling documentary and reality series on Netflix that provides an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and internal operations of WWE.

WWE Unreal

Show Overview

Genre: Reality television / Documentary series.

Premise: The series follows WWE Superstars and executives, notably Paul "Triple H" Levesque, as they plan storylines in the writers' room and manage the "Gorilla Position" during live broadcasts.

Production: A collaboration between WWE, Omaha Productions (Peyton Manning), NFL Films, and Skydance Sports.

Seasons & Episodes

The series has released two seasons as of January 2026:

Season 1: Premiered July 29, 2025. It chronicled the lead-up to the debut of WWE Raw on Netflix and WrestleMania 41. Notable segments included a look at John Cena's high-profile storyline turns and the return of Charlotte Flair.

Season 2: Released January 20, 2026. This five-episode season focuses on the "Road to SummerSlam 2025" and features superstars like Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, Rhea Ripley, and Cody Rhodes.

It delves into real-life drama such as R-Truth's contract negotiations and Naomi's previous walkout from the company.

Season 3: Confirmed to be in development, expected to focus on John Cena's retirement tour.

Key Personalities Featured

Executives: Paul "Triple H" Levesque (Narrator), Peyton Manning (Executive Producer).

Superstars: John Cena, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Rhea Ripley, Becky Lynch, Seth Rollins, and Bianca Belair.

Merchandise

Related promotional items and apparel are available, including:

CM Punk "WWE Unreal" Hoodie: A themed fleece hoodie priced at approximately $69 USD (~$116 AUD).

Action Figures: Mattel has released sets like the "Hall of Champions" 4-pack featuring legendary superstars seen in the series.

News

Media Man

Netflix wins Media Man 'Streaming Service Of The Month' award (January 2026, February, March, April and May 2026)

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News Flashback

Streaming Reaches Historic TV Milestone, Eclipses Combined Broadcast and Cable Viewing For First Time

June 2025

Streaming Notches a Record 44.8% of Total TV Usage in May

Streaming Usage Up 71% Since 2021, with YouTube, Netflix and Other Platforms Showing Dramatic Growth Over Four Years

FAST Services Continue to Grow as PlutoTV, Roku Channel and Tubi Combine for 5.7% of TV Viewing in May

NEW YORK – June 17, 2025 – Streaming reached a historic milestone in May as its share of total television usage outpaced the combined share of broadcast and cable for the first time ever, according to Nielsen’s monthly report of The Gauge™. Streaming represented 44.8% of TV viewership in May 2025, its largest share of viewing to date, while broadcast (20.1%) and cable (24.1%) combined to represent 44.2% of TV.

This month also marks four years since the launch of The Gauge, which debuted with the May 2021 report. As audience viewing habits—and the media landscape at large—have rapidly evolved over that time, The Gauge has continued to serve as the industry benchmark for tracking how people spend time watching television. When comparing TV usage in May 2021 and May 2025, it’s clear that streaming has been the dominant viewing format with a usage increase of 71%. And while broadcast and cable viewing have declined (down 21% and 39%, respectively, compared with May 2021), traditional TV has shown surprising resilience.

“It’s fitting that this inflection point coincides with the four year anniversary of Nielsen’s The Gauge, which has become the gold standard for streaming TV measurement,” said Karthik Rao, Nielsen CEO. “It’s also a credit to media companies, who have deftly adapted their programming strategies to meet their viewers where they are watching TV – whether it’s on streaming or linear platforms.”

Along with the 71% increase in streaming usage, six additional streaming services are now reported in the list of platforms that exceed a full share point of TV usage. The original list included Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, Prime Video and Disney+, and has expanded to 11 platforms in May 2025.

Among subscription services, Netflix has gone wire-to-wire as the leading SVOD provider in total TV usage for four straight years. Netflix’s viewership has climbed 27% since May 2021, and the streamer owned the biggest day in streaming history, thanks to two exclusive NFL games it live streamed on Christmas Day 2024. Many programs—and by extension, other distributors—have also benefited from the SVOD giant through The Netflix Effect, where licensed content becomes an even bigger hit when distributed on the platform. Exemplified by memorable streaming hits like Suits (Netflix / Peacock) and Young Sheldon (Netflix / Max), this month’s top streaming title, You, (4 billion minutes) was one of the first examples of the Netflix Effect in 2018.

Free services have been a major driver of streaming’s overall success. Most notably, YouTube Main (excluding YouTube TV) has exhibited steady, significant growth and is up over 120% since 2021. YouTube represented 12.5% of all television viewing in May, its fourth consecutive monthly share increase and the highest share of TV for any streamer to date. Additionally, FAST services have become increasingly popular, and three have reached the reportable threshold in The Gauge. PlutoTV, Roku Channel and Tubi combined for 5.7% of total TV viewing in May, which is larger than any individual broadcast network this interval.

The continued transformation of traditional media companies into streaming-first entities has also been a strong contributor to the growth of streaming. Platforms like Hulu, Paramount+ and Peacock have expanded their accessibility to create crucial points of connection with streaming-native audiences, complementing rather than competing with their linear counterparts. This trend extends beyond original and catalog content, too, demonstrated by successful simulcasts of sporting events like Super Bowl LIX on FOX and Tubi, and the 2024 Olympics on NBC and Peacock. Virtually all subscription-based platforms now have ad-supported components as well, which are creating a critical new element to the television landscape from an agency and advertiser perspective as they seek to reach streaming-centric consumers.

While the milestone of streaming exceeding traditional TV viewership is almost certainly not permanent, it presumably will be in the near future. This trend could continue into the summer months, but the balance will likely shift back—at least temporarily—as football kicks off and a new broadcast season returns.

The May 2025 interval included dates 04/28/2025 through 05/25/2025. Nielsen reporting follows the broadcast calendar with measurement weeks that run Monday through Sunday.

About The Gauge™

The Gauge™ is Nielsen’s monthly snapshot of total broadcast, cable and streaming consumption that occurs through a television screen, providing the industry with a holistic look at what audiences are watching. The Gauge was expanded in April 2024 to include The Media Distributor Gauge, which reflects total viewing by media distributor across these categories. Read more about The Gauge methodology and FAQs.

About Nielsen
Nielsen is a global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics. Through our understanding of people and their behaviors across all channels and platforms, we empower our clients with independent and actionable intelligence so they can connect and engage with their global audiences—now and into the future. Learn more at http://nielsen.com

Source: Nielsen

https://nielsen.com/news-center/2025/streaming-reaches-historic-tv-milestone-eclipses-combined-broadcast-and-cable-viewing-for-first-time/

https://nielsen.com/news-center/

Media Man

Nielsen wins Media Man 'Data Provider Of The Month' award

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Netflix

March 25, 2026 (Sydney, Australia)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

1. WWE RAW
2. Sidemen: Inside
3. Virgin River
4. One Piece
5. Dynasty: The Murdochs
6. Mark Rober's CrunchLabs
7. Unicorn Academy
8. Bridgerton
9. Tyler Perry's Beauty In Black
10. The Dinosaurs

others ...

Vladimir
The TikTok Killer
A Friend: A Murderer
The Night Agent
Formula 1: Drive To Survive
Resident Alien

News

The Lead Up (For reference, data and educational purposes)

March 11

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

1. The Dinosaurs
2. WWE RAW
3. Bridgerton
4. Vladimir
5. The TikTok Killer
6. One Piece
7. A Friend: A Murderer
8. The Night Agent
9. Formula 1: Drive To Survive
10. Resident Alien

others ...

Shrill
Person Of Interest
Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model
The Midddle.

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

News

The Lead Up (For educational, reference and historical purposes)

March 4, 2026 (Sydney, Australia)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

1. Bridgerton
2. WWE RAW
3. Formula 1: Drive To Survive
4. Resident Alien
5. The Night Agent
6. Shrill
7. Person Of Interest
8. The Actor Awards
9. Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model
10. The Midddle.

others ...

Being Gordon Ramsay
The Lincoln Lawyer

News

The Lead Up (for data, historical, educational and reference purposes)

The Lead Up

March 2, 2026 (Sydney, Australia)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

1. Bridgerton
2. WWE Elimination Chamber
3. Formula 1: Drive To Survive
4. The Night Agent
5. Shrill
6. Resident Alien
7. Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model
8. The Middle.
9. Being Gordon Ramsay
10. The Lincoln Lawyer

News Flashback

The Lead Up (for data, historical, educational and reference purposes)

Feb 17, 2026

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

1. Bridgerton
2. The Lincoln Lawyer
3. Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model
4. How To Get To Heaven From Belfast
5. Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich
6. Unfamiliar
7. Lead Children
8. The Art Of Sarah
9. Single's Inferno: Reunion
10. His&Hers

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

The Lead Up (for data, historical, educational and reference purposes)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

Feb 11

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

1. The Lincoln Lawyer
2. Bridgerton
3. WWE RAW
4. Unfamiliar
5. Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich
6. His&Hers
7. Singles Inferno
8. Is It Cake? Valentines
9. Ghosts
10. Free Bert

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

News

The Lead Up (for historical, date and reference purposes)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

WWE RAW and WWE NXT strong rankings on Thursday night live data reports via The (Netflix) box/interface!

Feb 5, 2026

1. Bridgerton
2. His & Hers
3. Single's Inferno
4. Ghosts
5. Is It Cake? Valentines
6. WWE Raw
7. Free Bert
8. WWE NXT
9. Finding Her Edge
10. Agatha Christie's Seven Dials

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

*WWE Raw is ranking much stronger than some U.S based "wrestling sheets" and "pro wrestling websites" are reporting. It's Thursday night in Sydney, Australia and RAW is still at number 6 in The Land Down Under!

*WWE NXT in number 8 position now! Stronger performance since Robert Stone replaced Ava as NXT General Manager. NXT international business has picked up right Triple H and JR! This is live date from the Nexflix TV interface on a Thursday night in Sydney, Australia. You got that American pro wrestling dirt sheet "reporters"!

News Flashback

The Lead Up (for data, historical, educational and reference purposes)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

January 21, 2026

1. His & Hers
2. Agatha Christie's Seven Dials
3. WWE Raw
4. Harlen Coben's Run Away
5. Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web
6. Stranger Things
7. Can this Love Be Translated?
8. 2 Broke Girls
9. Smallville
10. Emily In Paris

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge
*rankings can change quickly

Streaming

Netflix

The Lead Up

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

January 20, 2026

1. His & Hers
2. Agatha Christie's Seven Dials
3. Harlen Coben's Run Away
4. Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web
5. Stranger Things
6. Can this Love Be Translated?
7. Smallville
8. 2 Broke Girls
9. Undercover Miss Hong
10. Rick And Morty

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge
*rankings can change quickly

News

Netflix News

Here's the latest Netflix news as of mid-January 2026!

The streaming giant is kicking off the year strong with a packed slate of new releases, ongoing buzz around major deals, and continued subscriber growth.

Major Highlights

Netflix is reportedly in the midst of a blockbuster acquisition: the company has agreed to buy Warner Bros. in a massive deal valued at around $82.7 billion (with some reports citing $72 billion in equity value).

This move aims to supercharge its content library with iconic franchises like Harry Potter and classic films.

However, there's drama — Paramount Skydance has launched a competing hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, adding some high-stakes industry intrigue!

Netflix ended 2025 with over 301.6 million global subscribers, solidifying its position as the top streaming platform.

What's New & Coming in January 2026

January is loaded with fresh originals, from thrilling mysteries to romantic adaptations and long-awaited returns.

Here are some of the standout releases that are lighting up the charts and generating buzz right now:

People We Meet on Vacation — A charming rom-com adaptation of the Emily Henry novel, starring Emily Bader — it's been topping the charts as one of the biggest new movies of the year so far!

The Rip — This high-octane action-thriller directed by Joe Carnahan reunites Ben Affleck and Matt Damon — it's one of the most anticipated films dropping mid-month, perfect for fans of intense heist vibes!

His & Hers — A gripping mystery series starring Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal, following estranged spouses racing to solve a murder. It's been climbing the Top 10 with strong buzz around its twists.

Bridgerton Season 4 — The Regency-era drama returns later in the month (Part 1 premiering around Jan 29), with plenty of masquerade glamour and romance — the premiere events are already making waves!

Other notables include:

Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart (true-crime docuseries)

New seasons of hits like Unlocked: A Jail Experiment, Love Is Blind: Germany, and WWE Unreal

Stand-up specials and reality shows keeping the variety flowing.

Plus, don't miss the Stranger Things 5 making-of documentary One Last Adventure, which premiered earlier this month for fans wanting a deep dive into the finale. Netflix is clearly doubling down on big stars, book adaptations, and high-energy originals to keep viewers hooked in 2026. (Grok)

Netflix: News

Netflix is a global streaming service providing a vast library of films, TV shows, documentaries, and mobile games. As of 2026, it has approximately 325 million paid members across more than 190 countries.

Pricing & Plans: Subscription plans typically range from $7.99 to $24.99 per month.

Content Offerings: Includes "Netflix Originals" (like Stranger Things and Squid Game), licensed content, and a growing selection of live programming and video podcasts.

Device Compatibility: Streamable on smart TVs, game consoles, smartphones, tablets, and via http://Netflix.com.

Features: Supports offline downloads, personalized recommendations, and a dedicated "Netflix Kids" experience with parental controls.

Recent 2026 Developments

Warner Bros. Merger News: As of January 21, 2026, Netflix has moved toward an all-cash $27.75-per-share offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, aiming to outbid Paramount.

Market Reaction: Despite a Q4 earnings beat, Netflix shares saw a 7% decline in some markets (e.g., Frankfurt) on January 21, 2026, due to investor concerns regarding the financial weight of the Warner Bros. acquisition.

New Initiatives: The company is expanding into vertical video features for mobile and has recently launched video podcasts.

Live Events: Upcoming live events include the world-record climber Alex Honnold's "Skyscraper Live" ascent of Taipei 101 on January 23, 2026.

News

(In Case You Missed It)

WWE Unreal

WWE Unreal is a professional wrestling documentary and reality series on Netflix that provides an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and internal operations of WWE.

WWE Unreal

Show Overview

Genre: Reality television / Documentary series.

Premise: The series follows WWE Superstars and executives, notably Paul "Triple H" Levesque, as they plan storylines in the writers' room and manage the "Gorilla Position" during live broadcasts.

Production: A collaboration between WWE, Omaha Productions (Peyton Manning), NFL Films, and Skydance Sports.

Seasons & Episodes

The series has released two seasons as of January 2026:

Season 1: Premiered July 29, 2025. It chronicled the lead-up to the debut of WWE Raw on Netflix and WrestleMania 41. Notable segments included a look at John Cena's high-profile storyline turns and the return of Charlotte Flair.

Season 2: Released January 20, 2026. This five-episode season focuses on the "Road to SummerSlam 2025" and features superstars like Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, Rhea Ripley, and Cody Rhodes.

It delves into real-life drama such as R-Truth's contract negotiations and Naomi's previous walkout from the company.

Season 3: Confirmed to be in development, expected to focus on John Cena's retirement tour.

Key Personalities Featured

Executives: Paul "Triple H" Levesque (Narrator), Peyton Manning (Executive Producer).

Superstars: John Cena, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Rhea Ripley, Becky Lynch, Seth Rollins, and Bianca Belair.

Merchandise

Related promotional items and apparel are available, including:

CM Punk "WWE Unreal" Hoodie: A themed fleece hoodie priced at approximately $69 USD (~$116 AUD).

Action Figures: Mattel has released sets like the "Hall of Champions" 4-pack featuring legendary superstars seen in the series.

News

Media Man

Netflix wins Media Man 'Streaming Service Of The Month' award (January 2026, February and March 2026)

News Flashback

TrillerTV: News

Streaming Media wars heat up: Netflix, Stan, HeyU; Sports Streamers - WWE Network, FITE TV, New Japan World, UFC Fight Pass, ESPN +, Paramount Network, Global Wrestling Network et al. Opportunities, threats and unknown

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Streaming Top 10

Current

January 15, 2026

1.. Stranger Things (Netflix)

2. Landman (2024). (Paramount+)

3. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (Netflix)

4. NCIS (Hulu / Netflix / Paramount+ / Pluto TV)

5. Emily in Paris (Netflix)

6. Homeland (Hulu / Netflix)

7. Fallout (2024) (Prime Video)

8. Bluey (Disney+)

9. IT: Welcome to Derry (2025) (HBO Max)

10. Grey's Anatomy (Hulu / Netflix)

*Correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

News

Streaming Top 10

Jan 15

Movies

1. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.
Netflix

2. Home Alone. Disney+

3. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) Peacock

4. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Disney+

5 Elf. Max

6. Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie. Netflix / Paramount+

7. Red One (2024). Prime Video

8. Dr.Seuss' The Grinch (2018)
Peacock

9. The Great Flood (2025). Netflix

10. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. HBO Max

News

The Lead Up

January 12, 2026

1. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (Netflix)

2. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) (Peacock)

3. Home Alone (Disney)

4. Jay Kelly (2025) (Netflix)

5. My Secret Santa (2025) (Netflix)

6 Oh. What. Fun. (2025) (Prime Video)

7. KPop Demon Hunters (2025) (Netflix)

8. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (Disney+)

9. Dr.Seuss' The Grinch (2018) (Peacock)

10. The Santa Clause (Disney+)

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

News Flashback

October 24, 2025

Pop Culture/Entertainment

Streaming TV: Movies Top 10

Flashback

1. KPop Demon Hunters (2025) Netflix
2. Superman (2025) HBO Max
3. Elio (2025) Disney+
4. 28 Years Later (2025) Netflix
5. Ruth & Boaz (2025) Netflix
6. San Andreas. Netflix
7. Ice Road: Vengeance. Netflix
8. The Wrong Paris (2025) Netflix
9 Lilo & Stitch (2025) Disney+
10. Shrek 2. Netflix / Peacock

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

Pop Culture/Entertainment

March 21, 2025

Streaming Ratings

1. Zero Day (Netflix), 1.84 billion minutes viewed 2. Reacher (Prime Video), 1.81 billion 3. Love Is Blind (Netflix), 1.42 billion 4. Bluey (Disney+), 1.05 billion 5. Family Guy (Hulu), 1.01 billion 6. Cobra Kai (Netflix), 893 million 7. Saturday Night Live (Peacock), 863 million 8. American Murder: Gabby Petito (Netflix), 801 million 9. Resident Alien (Netflix/Peacock), 765 million 10. Yellowjackets (Netflix/Paramount+), 742 million

Acquired Series

1. Bluey, 1.05 billion minutes 2. Family Guy, 1.01 billion 3. Saturday Night Live, 863 million 4. Resident Alien, 765 million 5. Yellowjackets, 742 million 6. The White Lotus (Max), 735 million 7. NCIS (Hulu/Netflix/Paramount+), 718 million 8. Bob’s Burgers (Hulu), 706 million 9. The Big Bang Theory (Max), 702 million 10. Grey’s Anatomy (Hulu/Netflix), 701 million

Movies:

1. To Catch a Killer (2023) (Hulu/Netflix), 694 million minutes 2. Trial by Fire (2018) (Netflix), 463 million 3. The Gorge (Apple TV+), 362 million 4. La Dolce Villa (Netflix), 310 million 5. Don’t Let Go (Netflix), 244 million 6. Aftermath (Netflix), 241 million 7. The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Prime Video), 210 million 8. Heart of Champions (Netflix), 199 million 9. Nosferatu (2024) (Peacock), 192 million 10. Moana (Disney+), 189 million

News

Media Man

WWE RAW On Netflix wins Media Man 'Streaming Series Of The Month'; Runner-up: WWE SmackDown (Streaming on Netflix in Australia and some other non-US markets). RAW nor SmackDown are currently in the top 10 streaming charts as far as we can ascertain. RAW peaked at number 1 and 3 positions for the first couple of broadcasts via Netflix. WWE can be expected to race up the charts again as WrestleMania Season is heating up.

Zero Hour wins Media Man 'Political Thriller/Drama Of The Year' award. (Currently streaming on Netflix)

*Rakings can vary on a daily basis.
*Correct at time of publication.

Sources Include: X, Netflix TUDUM

https://www.netflix.com/tudum/top10/tv

https://www.netflix.com/tudum/top10

NETFLIX TO BECOME NEW HOME OF WWE RAW BEGINNING 2025

Long-Term Deal Brings Weekly Live Sports Entertainment to Netflix

STAMFORD, Conn., January 23, 2024 – WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), and Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) today announced a long-term partnership that will bring WWE’s flagship weekly program – Raw – to the world’s leading entertainment service. This marks a major programming shift as Raw leaves linear television for the first time since its inception 31 years ago

Beginning in January 2025, Netflix will be the exclusive new home of Raw in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Latin America, among other territories, with additional countries and regions to be added over time. Likewise, as part of the agreement, Netflix will also become the home for all WWE shows and specials outside the U.S. as available, inclusive of Raw and WWE’s other weekly shows – SmackDown and NXT – as well as the company’s Premium Live Events, including WrestleMania, SummerSlam and Royal Rumble. WWE’s award-winning documentaries, original series and forthcoming projects will also be available on Netflix internationally beginning in 2025

“This deal is transformative,” said Mark Shapiro, TKO President and COO. “It marries the can’t-miss WWE product with Netflix’s extraordinary global reach and locks in significant and predictable economics for many years. Our partnership fundamentally alters and strengthens the media landscape, dramatically expands the reach of WWE, and brings weekly live appointment viewing to Netflix.”

“We are excited to have WWE Raw, with its huge and passionate multigenerational fan base, on Netflix,” said Netflix Chief Content Officer, Bela Bajaria. “By combining our reach, recommendations, and fandom with WWE, we’ll be able to deliver more joy and value for their audiences and our members. Raw is the best of sports entertainment, blending great characters and storytelling with live action 52 weeks a year and we’re thrilled to be in this long-term partnership with WWE.”

“In its relatively short history, Netflix has engineered a phenomenal track record for storytelling,” said Nick Khan, WWE President. “We believe Netflix, as one of the world’s leading entertainment brands, is the ideal long-term home for Raw’s live, loyal, and ever-growing fan base."

With 1,600 episodes to date, Raw is the most iconic show in sports entertainment. Since its debut in 1993, Raw has delivered action, compelling drama and unmatched athleticism – 52 weeks a year. Blending the best of scripted content with unpredictable live entertainment, the three-hour show has helped launch the careers of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Triple H, John Cena, Roman Reigns, Bianca Belair and Charlotte Flair.

The show is currently the No. 1 show on USA Network, where it brings in 17.5 million unique viewers over the course of the year. One of television’s best performing shows in the 18-49 advertising demographic, Raw trends on X 52 weeks a year while each new episode is airing. On social media, WWE has more than one billion followers across its platforms.

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About WWE
WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), is an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, premium live events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE’s TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion homes worldwide in 25 languages through world-class distribution partners including NBCUniversal, FOX Sports, TNT Sport, Sony India and Rogers. The award-winning WWE Network includes all premium live events, scheduled programming and a massive video-on-demand library and is currently available in approximately 165 countries. In the United States, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, is the exclusive home to WWE Network. Additional information on WWE can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com.

About Netflix
Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services with over 247 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

About TKO
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company that comprises UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, and WWE, an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. Together, our organizations reach more than 1 billion TV households in approximately 170 countries, and we organize more than 350 live events year-round, attracting over one million fans. TKO is majority owned by Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 intended to be covered by the safe harbor provisions contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, expected programming and viewer benefits under the multi-year domestic media rights partnership with and NBCUniversal. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from what is expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to the factors discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in TKO’s final prospectus on Form 424(b)(3) filed with the SEC on September 19, 2023, as any such factors may be updated from time to time. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and, except as may be required under applicable law, neither TKO nor WWE undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise

Investors and others should note that TKO announces material financial and operational information to its investors using press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts, as well as its Investor Relations site at investor.tkogrp.com. TKO may also use its website as a distribution channel of material information about the Company. In addition, you may automatically receive email alerts and other information about TKO, UFC and WWE when you enroll your email address by visiting the “Investor Email Alerts” option under the Resources tab on investor.tkogrp.com.

Wrestling News

WWE

Cody Rhodes and Bayley win the Royal Rumble Matches to earn the right to headline WrestleMania

At the 2024 Royal Rumble, Cody Rhodes and Bayley both outlasted 29 other Superstars to win their respective Royal Rumble Matches and earn the right to challenge a World Champion at The Showcase of the Immortals. Plus, Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns successfully defended his title against Randy Orton, AJ Styles and LA Knight in a Fatal 4-Way Match, and Kevin Owens accidently got himself disqualified in a United States Title Match against Logan Paul.

Wrestling News

Cody Rhodes Addresses Never Crossing Paths With CM Punk In AEW

Cody Rhodes is surprised he never crossed paths in any real way with CM Punk during their respective runs in AEW.

“The American Nightmare” spoke about this during the WWE Royal Rumble 2024 post-show press conference on Saturday night.

“It’s funny that we meet back here,” Cody said of himself and Punk. “Really. When we were at AEW, I thought we would encounter one another there. It didn’t happen. For whatever reason, it didn’t happen.”

He continued, “I think both him and I had different personal experiences. Don’t believe anything that Wade Keller put out about why I left or anything like that. The truth is, nobody knows. Personal thing. Probably a personal thing for Punk. That happens. People come. People go. It’s not a huge thing.”

Rhodes also spoke about reuniting with The Miz, Kofi Kingston and Punk and it feeling like his first run in WWE.

“To see [CM Punk] tonight. To see Miz. To see Kofi. Those were my guys,” he said. “First OVW show I walked into, Brent Albright vs. CM Punk was the main event and Punk was also running the whole show, maybe set up the ring. To see that, sometimes you want another person who you admire and respect to stop looking at you as the kid and look at you and see who you are now. I think he got to see who I am now. That means a lot to me. He’s amazing, could have gone either way, I look forward to what he does in WWE.”

Wrestling News and Streaming News

Netflix to become new home of WWE Raw beginning 2025

STAMFORD, Conn., January 23, 2024 – WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), and Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) today announced a long-term partnership that will bring WWE’s flagship weekly program – Raw – to the world’s leading entertainment service. This marks a major programming shift as Raw leaves linear television for the first time since its inception 31 years ago.

Beginning in January 2025, Netflix will be the exclusive new home of Raw in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Latin America, among other territories, with additional countries and regions to be added over time. Likewise, as part of the agreement, Netflix will also become the home for all WWE shows and specials outside the U.S. as available, inclusive of Raw and WWE’s other weekly shows – SmackDown and NXT – as well as the company’s Premium Live Events, including WrestleMania, SummerSlam and Royal Rumble. WWE’s award-winning documentaries, original series and forthcoming projects will also be available on Netflix internationally beginning in 2025.

“This deal is transformative,” said Mark Shapiro, TKO President and COO. “It marries the can’t-miss WWE product with Netflix’s extraordinary global reach and locks in significant and predictable economics for many years. Our partnership fundamentally alters and strengthens the media landscape, dramatically expands the reach of WWE, and brings weekly live appointment viewing to Netflix.”

“We are excited to have WWE Raw, with its huge and passionate multigenerational fan base, on Netflix,” said Netflix Chief Content Officer, Bela Bajaria. “By combining our reach, recommendations, and fandom with WWE, we’ll be able to deliver more joy and value for their audiences and our members. Raw is the best of sports entertainment, blending great characters and storytelling with live action 52 weeks a year and we’re thrilled to be in this long-term partnership with WWE.”

“In its relatively short history, Netflix has engineered a phenomenal track record for storytelling,” said Nick Khan, WWE President. “We believe Netflix, as one of the world’s leading entertainment brands, is the ideal long-term home for Raw’s live, loyal, and ever-growing fan base."

With 1,600 episodes to date, Raw is the most iconic show in sports entertainment. Since its debut in 1993, Raw has delivered action, compelling drama and unmatched athleticism – 52 weeks a year. Blending the best of scripted content with unpredictable live entertainment, the three-hour show has helped launch the careers of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Triple H, John Cena, Roman Reigns, Bianca Belair and Charlotte Flair.

The show is currently the No. 1 show on USA Network, where it brings in 17.5 million unique viewers over the course of the year. One of television’s best performing shows in the 18-49 advertising demographic, Raw trends on X 52 weeks a year while each new episode is airing. On social media, WWE has more than one billion followers across its platforms.

Netflix to Become New Home of WWE Raw Beginning 2025

01/23/2024

Long-Term Deal Brings Weekly Live Sports Entertainment to Netflix

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), and Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) today announced a long-term partnership that will bring WWE’s flagship weekly program – Raw – to the world’s leading entertainment service. This marks a major programming shift as Raw leaves linear television for the first time since its inception 31 years ago.

Beginning in January 2025, Netflix will be the exclusive new home of Raw in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Latin America, among other territories, with additional countries and regions to be added over time. Likewise, as part of the agreement, Netflix will also become the home for all WWE shows and specials outside the U.S. as available, inclusive of Raw and WWE’s other weekly shows – SmackDown and NXT – as well as the company’s Premium Live Events, including WrestleMania, SummerSlam and Royal Rumble. WWE’s award-winning documentaries, original series and forthcoming projects will also be available on Netflix internationally beginning in 2025.

“This deal is transformative,” said Mark Shapiro, TKO President and COO. “It marries the can’t-miss WWE product with Netflix’s extraordinary global reach and locks in significant and predictable economics for many years. Our partnership fundamentally alters and strengthens the media landscape, dramatically expands the reach of WWE, and brings weekly live appointment viewing to Netflix.”

“We are excited to have WWE Raw, with its huge and passionate multigenerational fan base, on Netflix,” said Netflix Chief Content Officer, Bela Bajaria. “By combining our reach, recommendations, and fandom with WWE, we’ll be able to deliver more joy and value for their audiences and our members. Raw is the best of sports entertainment, blending great characters and storytelling with live action 52 weeks a year and we’re thrilled to be in this long-term partnership with WWE.”

“In its relatively short history, Netflix has engineered a phenomenal track record for storytelling,” said Nick Khan, WWE President. “We believe Netflix, as one of the world’s leading entertainment brands, is the ideal long-term home for Raw’s live, loyal, and ever-growing fan base."

With 1,600 episodes to date, Raw is the most iconic show in sports entertainment. Since its debut in 1993, Raw has delivered action, compelling drama and unmatched athleticism – 52 weeks a year. Blending the best of scripted content with unpredictable live entertainment, the three-hour show has helped launch the careers of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Triple H, John Cena, Roman Reigns, Bianca Belair and Charlotte Flair.

The show is currently the No. 1 show on USA Network, where it brings in 17.5 million unique viewers over the course of the year. One of television’s best performing shows in the 18-49 advertising demographic, Raw trends on X 52 weeks a year while each new episode is airing. On social media, WWE has more than one billion followers across its platforms.

About WWE

WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), is an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, premium live events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE’s TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion homes worldwide in 25 languages through world-class distribution partners including NBCUniversal, FOX Sports, TNT Sport, Sony India and Rogers. The award-winning WWE Network includes all premium live events, scheduled programming and a massive video-on-demand library and is currently available in approximately 165 countries. In the United States, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, is the exclusive home to WWE Network. Additional information on WWE can be found at http://wwe.com and http://corporate.wwe.com.

About Netflix

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services with over 247 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

About TKO

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company that comprises UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, and WWE, an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. Together, our organizations reach more than 1 billion TV households in approximately 170 countries, and we organize more than 350 live events year-round, attracting over one million fans. TKO is majority owned by Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 intended to be covered by the safe harbor provisions contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, expected programming and viewer benefits under the multi-year domestic media rights partnership with and NBCUniversal. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from what is expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to the factors discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in TKO’s final prospectus on Form 424(b)(3) filed with the SEC on September 19, 2023, as any such factors may be updated from time to time. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and, except as may be required under applicable law, neither TKO nor WWE undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Investors and others should note that TKO announces material financial and operational information to its investors using press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts, as well as its Investor Relations site at http://investor.tkogrp.com. TKO may also use its website as a distribution channel of material information about the Company. In addition, you may automatically receive email alerts and other information about TKO, UFC and WWE when you enroll your email address by visiting the “Investor Email Alerts” option under the Resources tab on http://investor.tkogrp.com.

(Sources: Netflix, WWE/TKO Group and Business Wire)

Streaming News

Netflix to stream WWE’s Raw starting next year in its biggest jump into live entertainment - January 28, 2024

Netflix and TKO Group Holdings said Tuesday that the streaming platform will air the WWE’s flagship program Raw starting next year.

Netflix is trying to drive revenue by cutting down on subscription sharing and pushing viewers toward its ad-tier membership.

The streaming platform is making its first major foray into live sports, while WWE will get access to Netflix’s roughly 250 million global subscribers.

Netflix and TKO Group Holdings said Tuesday that the streaming platform will air WWE’s flagship program “Raw” starting next year, in Netflix’s first major foray into live sports.

The 10-year deal is valued at more than $5 billion, according to a company filing. Netflix will have the option to exit the deal after five years and to extend it for another decade. The streaming platform will be able to stream “Raw” globally, and will start the agreement with exclusive rights to it in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Latin America. Netflix will also become the home for all WWE shows and specials outside the U.S., including “SmackDown” and “NXT” as well as “WrestleMania,” “SummerSlam” and “Royal Rumble.”

TKO shares spiked more than 20% following the news and a separate announcement that actor and former wrestling superstar Dwayne Johnson would join its board of directors. Netflix shares rose less than 1%, hours before the company was set to report earnings after the bell Tuesday.

Netflix, which is trying to drive revenue by cutting down on subscription sharing and pushing viewers toward its ad-tier membership, has made few attempts at live programming in its history. Adding “Raw,” which currently airs on USA Network and produces three hours of live programming per week year-round, to its programming lineup will be a boon to the platform and a significant historical shift for Netflix.

“This is a super game changer,” said TKO President and Chief Operating Officer Mark Shapiro in an interview. “When you look back at the chapters of sports media history, new chapters are driven by extraordinary new paradigms. ESPN and Turner bringing NFL to cable in 1987. Rupert Murdoch bringing football to Fox in 1994. When new histories are written, Raw on Netflix will be such a chapter starter.”

Netflix has dabbled in sports recently with documentary-type series about Formula One and professional golf, tennis and football. This deal will allow Netflix to tap into WWE intellectual property for similar projects. With WWE permission, Netflix could even develop movies or series around WWE characters, a person familiar with the matter said.

For TKO, the parent company of WWE, striking a deal with Netflix brings WWE wrestling to about 250 million global subscribers. WWE President Nick Khan has had Netflix on his radar as a potential landing spot for “Raw” for several years.

He discussed the world’s largest streamer on a WWE earnings call in the first quarter of 2022, referencing how Netflix has showed openness to changing long-held stances, such as rejecting advertising and cracking down on password sharing. As recently as December 2022, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said at the UBS Global TMT Conference that Netflix had not “seen a profit path to renting big sports.”

“Netflix is willing to make adjustments and reverse positions when it identifies an issue,” Khan said back in 2022.

Choosing Netflix

TKO held discussions with other media companies but zeroed in on Netflix in December, according to people familiar with the matter.

Netflix’s global footprint, which outreaches every other streaming service, was a key draw for WWE, Shapiro said.

“This is one of the greatest entertainment platforms in the world,” Shapiro said of Netflix. “It has marketing you can’t even comprehend. It has positioning that’s unparalleled in terms of what they do on their front page.”

Netflix announced earlier this month it had 23 million monthly active users for its advertising tier, which the company launched in November 2022. Matches will be scripted around commercial breaks to satisfy ad-free customers, who will see continued action from live matches that aren’t important to the outcome, such as a wrestler in a sustained headlock, according to a person familiar with the matter.

“Raw” is the top program on the USA cable network, drawing 17.5 million unique viewers per year, the companies said. Shapiro said Amazon’s ability to stream “Thursday Night Football” this season without a glitch and Peacock’s recent success streaming a National Football League playoff game gave him confidence Netflix will be technologically sound streaming “Raw,” even if it hasn’t done anything like this on a consistent basis yet.

Disclosure: Comcast NBCUniversal, CNBC’s parent company, owns USA Network.

Clarification: This story was updated to reflect that Netflix said it had 23 million monthly active users for its advertising tier.

TKO APPOINTS DWAYNE JOHNSON TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Johnson Granted Full Ownership of Trademarked Name, “The Rock”

NEW YORK (January 23, 2024) – TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) (“TKO”), a premium sports and entertainment company, has appointed Dwayne Johnson to its Board of Directors, effective today.

Johnson, one of the most decorated WWE Superstars in company history and the most followed American man globally on social media platforms, brings decades of experience in live entertainment and sports to the Board. Through his expansive business portfolio, which includes Seven Bucks Productions, Teremana Tequila, ZOA Energy, Project Rock, and the recently combined spring football league, the United Football League (UFL), Johnson has significant experience identifying and cultivating revenue generating media rights, live events, sponsorship, licensing, and social media opportunities. The appointment of Johnson reflects TKO’s commitment to delivering long-term value and strong performance for shareholders through strategic growth initiatives across both UFC and WWE.

Vince McMahon, Executive Chairman of the Board, TKO, said: “Very few people on the planet understand the convergence of sports, entertainment, media, and business like Rock. We are proud to have him join the TKO board to help take our company to new heights.”

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, said: “My grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia, and my dad, Rocky ‘Soulman’ Johnson, would’ve never thought this day would come. Which is why I’m very humbled to have a seat at the table that has decades of history and family legacy for me. A table that my family helped to build. Being on the TKO Board of Directors, and taking full ownership of my name, ‘The Rock’, is not only unprecedented, but incredibly inspiring as my crazy life is coming full circle. At my core, I’m a builder who builds for and serves the people, and Ari is building something truly game changing. I’m very motivated to help continue to globally expand our TKO, WWE, and UFC businesses as the worldwide leaders in sports and entertainment — while proudly representing so many phenomenal athletes and performers who show up every day putting in the hard work with their own two hands to make their dreams come true and deliver for our audiences. I’ve been there, I’m still there and this is for them.”

Ariel Emanuel, CEO, TKO, said: “I am thrilled to partner with Dwayne and welcome his immense talent to TKO’s Board. Dwayne brings an incredible track record of creating content and building globally recognized consumer brands, and he will play a key role in realizing our ambitions for TKO.”

WWE has also entered into a services and merchandising agreement with Johnson that provides for his promotional, licensing, and other services, and an intellectual property assignment agreement pursuant to which Johnson has secured ownership of the trademarked name, “The Rock”. The name is derived from his father, WWE Hall of Famer Rocky Johnson, who was the first Black champion in WWE history (alongside partner Tony Atlas). Johnson’s grandfather, Peter Maivia, a Samoan-American professional wrestler, was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2008.

The addition of Johnson, as well as today’s appointment of Brad Keywell to TKO’s Board of Directors, will increase TKO’s board from 11 to 13 members.

Dwayne Johnson Background

Dwayne Johnson is a global entertainer and entrepreneur who manages a diverse and ever-expanding media and business portfolio. Johnson serves as the co-founder and CEO of Seven Bucks Companies, a multi-platform global enterprise crossing all entertainment and creative verticals with an audience-first mentality. A third-generation performer, Johnson began his WWE career in 1996 and remains one of WWE’s preeminent WWE Superstars in the organization’s history.

Johnson develops, produces, and stars in all forms of entertainment content via his production company, Seven Bucks Productions, LLC, which he co-founded in 2012. In addition to Seven Bucks Productions, LLC, Johnson has founded multiple business ventures, including Teramana Tequila, the fastest-growing tequila brand in history, and co-founded ZOA Energy, LLC, an energy drink company in partnership with Molson Coors. In 2020, Johnson co-led a consortium to acquire the XFL, a professional American football league, which re-launched in 2023 before merging with the USFL to form the UFL. Johnson also maintains several prominent brand partnerships. Alongside Under Armour, Inc., Johnson founded and developed a line of fitness apparel under the “Project Rock” brand. In 2016 and 2019, Johnson was named by TIME as one of the world’s most influential people.

A dedicated philanthropist, Johnson serves as a National Celebrity Wish Ambassador for Make-A-Wish and has been granting wishes with the organization for over 20 years. In 2008, the United States Congress and the United States Joint Leadership Commission recognized Johnson with the prestigious Horizon Award, the U.S. Congressional Award given to an individual in the private sector who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and provided opportunities for youth nationwide. Johnson graduated from the University of Miami, where he earned a football scholarship and became NCAA National Football Champions.

Johnson has been a client of Endeavor’s WME agency for nearly 13 years.

About TKO

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company that comprises UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, and WWE, an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. Together, our organizations reach more than 1 billion TV households in approximately 170 countries, and we organize more than 350 live events year-round, attracting over one million fans. TKO is majority owned by Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company.

Streaming News

Tubi Makes Late Play To Be 'Streamer Of The Year'

Fox’s advertising supported streamer Tubi @tubi strikes deal with Warner Bros. Discovery to stream DC movies including “The Batman,” “Suicide Squad,” “Black Adam,” “Wonder Woman” and “Aquaman,” in addition to as superhero themed series “Batwoman,” “Gotham” and “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.”

The news comes at a not so great time for other streaming firms such as Netflix and don't even start us on embattled Disney, who parents and their offspring have been tuning out of in droves.

“Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn),” “Green Lantern” and “Wonder Woman 1984,” will also hit Tubi’s on-demand lineup in 2024.

Available as of Tuesday are “Batman,” “Batman Returns” and “Batman Forever,” as well as “Superman: The Movie” and “Superman II,” and TV series “Batwoman,” “Gotham” and “Krypton.”

Pro wrestling living legend John Cena of WWE and 'Peacemaker' fame is keen to do some more work and collaborations with DC into the new year now that that apparent communications "ban" between him and DC powers that be is no longer. What a business hey, hence showbiz! Hollywood er Hollyweird, never mind.

More Streaming News

FITE (soon to be Triller) is our 'Sports Streamer Of The Year', and BINGE wins 'Streaming Service Of The Year' (Australian region)

Sources: Variety, Wires, New Corp, Advanced Television, Digital TV Europe, Wikipedia and last but not least, X.

The Streaming Wars

The rise of FAST services
As streaming services continue to raise subscription prices, customers have attempted to find ways to cut costs—including free. According to a Hub Entertainment Research study, more than half (55%) of consumers said they use at least one free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service, such as Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Tubi, Amazon’s Freevee, or the free version of Peacock. Perhaps there’s no greater example of the service’s success this year than Freevee’s Jury Duty, which quickly became a word-of-month hit, catapulting it to the top of U.S. streaming charts. Earlier this year, Tubi announced it was beefing up original programming in its catalog to lure new subscribers.

The great rebundling
In the spring, Warner Bros. Discovery unveiled Max, the result of HBO Max merging with Discovery+, to broaden the appeal of the new flagship streaming platform, while Paramount debuted Paramount+ with Showtime to domestic audiences shortly after. Meanwhile, more streaming bundles began rolling out this year: Disney—which already offered a bundle with Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+—launched a one-app experience, offering Hulu and Disney+ programming in the same space. Recently, Apple and Paramount were reportedly in talks to bundle their streaming services at a discount, while Verizon announced it would offer a $10 bundle for the ad-supported subscription plans of Netflix and Max streaming services. An AlixPartners study found that about 70% of new streaming subscribers will get their subscriptions from streaming bundles, or with plans that combine a streaming subscription with cable TV, broadband, or wireless plans, as opposed to stand-alone streaming services.

A big bet on sports
According to one study, 29% of viewers are watching sports on streaming services like Prime Video. At the end of last year, YouTube TV acquired the NFL’s Sunday Ticket for reportedly $2 billion, beating out Disney, Amazon, and Apple for the package. The deal allows subscribers to watch the Sunday Ticket as an add-on for YouTubeTV, or as a stand-alone purchase on YouTube Primetime Channels. Last year, Prime Video began live streaming Thursday Night Football games, which saw viewership go up 25% this season. Netflix announced last week it will livestream a tennis match between Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz in the spring, while Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed last month that the company will launch a stand-alone streaming app of ESPN in 2025.

Studios uploading entire TV shows and films on social media
Pirating content online isn’t anything new, but Gen Z has been turning to social media to watch full episodes and movies for free. On TikTok, a quick search shows that the platform is overrun with episodes and parts of full movies uploaded by users, while an uploaded version of The Super Mario Bros. Movie was viewed by 9 million people on Twitter before it was taken down. To meet users where they are, Peacock experimented with releasing programming on social media and uploaded the pilot episode of its comedy series Killing It on TikTok in five parts, which according to a Peacock spokesperson, garnered 7 million views. A month later, on October 3 (aka Mean Girls Day), Paramount uploaded the entirety of Mean Girls on TikTok. A study found that nearly a quarter (23%) of TikTok users are more likely to discover entertainment content on social and video platforms versus other platforms.

Reruns are back in (again)
This isn’t exactly a new trend, but it’s one that’s been building as more consumers become cord-cutters. Unsurprisingly, popular classic shows with massive fan bases like The Office, Friends, Seinfeld, and Breaking Bad continue to find success on streaming services. Some other recent examples include Nickelodeon’s 2005 animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender debuting on Netflix, making it one of the most-watched children’s shows during the pandemic, while the CW’s Riverdale and All-American have trended on Netflix when it was made available on the platform. This year’s biggest example was USA Network’s Suits, which gained newfound popularity after being licensed on Netflix, pushing it to the No. 1 spot on U.S. streaming charts. If the success of Suits proves anything, it’s that licensing might be the way to go if networks want to generate interest in (and get paid for) some of their older programming.

That movie you didn’t watch might grab your attention as a 3-part limited series instead
When BlackBerry came out in theaters this spring, it was met with much critical acclaim for its acting and storytelling, and earned $2.9 million at the global box office. In October, IFC Films released the 121-minute-long film as a three-part limited series with 16 minutes of unseen footage. “I look at this as a way for a smaller, independent piece of work to double-dip and find its audience,” director Matt Johnson told Variety when asked about the decision to recut the film. Last month, Hulu premiered Faraway Downs, a six-episode series, which is an reedited version of Baz Luhrmann’s 2008 film, Australia, starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman. While the original film has a running time of nearly three hours, the series adds an extra hour of new footage, with some plot changes. While Australia received mixed reviews when it premiered, Luhrmann told the Daily Beast that he wanted to revisit the film, and leaned on episodic storytelling to present the story in a different way, in hopes of giving it a second chance with some viewers.

Streaming Top 10

March 2026

Streaming

Netflix’s season three bow of 'The Night Agent' took the top spot from the streaming giant’s 'Lincoln Lawyer' on Nielsen's latest ratings snapshot:

Top 10 Overall:

Includes Movie and TV Series

1.The Night Agent (Netflix)
2. The Lincoln Lawyer (Netflix)
3The Hunting Party (2025) (Netflix / Peacock)
4. Love Is Blind (Netflix)
5. The Pitt (HBO Max)
6. Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model
(Netflix)
7.. Bluey (Disney+)
8.. The Big Bang Theory HBO Max
9. Bridgerton (Netflix)
10. Grey's Anatomy (Hulu / Netflix)

Full article and coverage via The Hollywood Reporter
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Media Man Peg-On

The Hollywood Reporter: Top 10! THR media and digital media peg-on some have been waiting for! THR gets the scoop in the shadows of night. The Night Agent with well executed spycraft to sneak its way to number one in the streaming charts, followed by The Lincoln Lawyer with some genius legal maneuvering to promo itself to number 2 position, and The Hunting Party with some cunning alpha survival tactics and Darwinism field tactics to bag number 3 spot. Good hunting and see you back here for next week's top 10 and the friendly global streaming wars continue. All is fair in love and war, and streaming wars. Netflix vs Paramount vs Disney and the others rage on, and a tip to keep an eye for WWE's RAW and SmackDown to lift, as we are about a month out from the Showcase Of The Immortals: WrestleMania 42 aka WrestleMania Vegas. Vegas sports entertainment set to shake up the Hollywood top 10 ratings. WWE's Miz to help lift American Gladiators over at Amazon Prime from April 17. You heard it here first. Media and entertainment, brace yourself for the next round of cullings in and around Hollywood, partly thanks to A.I, which THR friends and associates have mixed thoughts on, which is totally understandable. Scribe by a human at Media Man

News Lead Up

Current

January 15, 2026

1.. Stranger Things (Netflix)

2. Landman (2024). (Paramount+)

3. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (Netflix)

4. NCIS (Hulu / Netflix / Paramount+ / Pluto TV)

5. Emily in Paris (Netflix)

6. Homeland (Hulu / Netflix)

7. Fallout (2024) (Prime Video)

8. Bluey (Disney+)

9. IT: Welcome to Derry (2025) (HBO Max)

10. Grey's Anatomy (Hulu / Netflix)

*Correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

News

Streaming Top 10

Jan 15

Movies

1. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.
Netflix

2. Home Alone. Disney+

3. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) Peacock

4. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Disney+

5 Elf. Max

6. Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie. Netflix / Paramount+

7. Red One (2024). Prime Video

8. Dr.Seuss' The Grinch (2018)
Peacock

9. The Great Flood (2025). Netflix

10. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. HBO Max

News

The Lead Up

January 12, 2026

1. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (Netflix)

2. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) (Peacock)

3. Home Alone (Disney)

4. Jay Kelly (2025) (Netflix)

5. My Secret Santa (2025) (Netflix)

6 Oh. What. Fun. (2025) (Prime Video)

7. KPop Demon Hunters (2025) (Netflix)

8. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (Disney+)

9. Dr.Seuss' The Grinch (2018) (Peacock)

10. The Santa Clause (Disney+)

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

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October 24, 2025

Pop Culture/Entertainment

Streaming TV: Movies Top 10

Flashback

1. KPop Demon Hunters (2025) Netflix
2. Superman (2025) HBO Max
3. Elio (2025) Disney+
4. 28 Years Later (2025) Netflix
5. Ruth & Boaz (2025) Netflix
6. San Andreas. Netflix
7. Ice Road: Vengeance. Netflix
8. The Wrong Paris (2025) Netflix
9 Lilo & Stitch (2025) Disney+
10. Shrek 2. Netflix / Peacock

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

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December 1st

NETFLIX:

A League of Their Own
As Good as It Gets
Bad Teacher
Big Momma’s House
Big Momma’s House 2
Brightburn
Burlesque
Cheaper by the Dozen
Cheaper by the Dozen 2
Christmas Break-In
Downton Abbey
Godzilla
Hollow Man
Joy for Christmas
Kung Fu Panda
Kung Fu Panda 2
Kung Fu Panda 3
Little Women
Pulp Fiction
Stripes
The Ugly Truth
Victoria: Seasons 1-3
What Lies Beneath
The Wolf of Wall Street
Zero Dark Thirty
All The Empty Rooms — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
CoComelon Lane: Season 6 — NETFLIX FAMILY
Love is Blind: Italy (IT) — NETFLIX SERIES
My Next Guest with David Letterman and Adam Sandler — NETFLIX SERIES
Playing Gracie Darling (AU) — NETFLIX SERIES
Troll 2 (NO) — NETFLIX FILM

DISNEY+:

I AM BOXER (Hulu Original) – Episode 2
HBO MAX
90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After: Pillow Talk, Season 9 (TLC)
Adult Swim Yule Log (Adult Swim)
Adult Swim Yule Log 2: Branchin’ Out (Adult Swim)
Atomic Blonde
Battle of the Sexes
Bright Leaf
Christmas with the Kranks
Dames
DeLorean
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
Girls Trip
Gunsmoke in Tucson
Hidden Figures
I’ll See You in My Dreams (1952)
Illegal
Jim Thorpe: All-American
Jimmy the Gent
Key Largo
Kid Galahad
Larceny Inc.
Law of the Badlands
Little Caesar
Liz and the Blue Bird
Lu Over the Wall
Mad Men, Seasons 1-7
Mandalay
Millennium Actress
Mind Game
Miss Congeniality
Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous
Mission to Moscow
My Dream is Yours
Ne Zha
Night and Day
Perfect Blue
Pierrot le fou
Racket Busters
Riffraff
Romance on the High Seas
Santa Fe Trail
Shin Godzilla (GKIDS)
Shining Victory
Shoeshine
Sing and Like It
Song of My City
Summer Wars
Table 19
Taking Woodstock
The Color Purple (1985)
The Colors Within
The Damned Don’t Cry
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
The Goonies
The Matrimonial Bed
The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex
The Sea Wolf (1941)
The Seventh Victim
The Shop Around the Corner
They Won’t Believe Me
Tiny Furniture
Trouble Along the Way
Walk Softly, Stranger
Walk the Dark Street
Wedding Crashers
Wilson
Wolf Children
X-Men First Class
Paul Anka: His Way (HBO Original)

HULU:

The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular
Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son
Black Swan
Crazy Heart
Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes
Disney’s A Christmas Carol (2009)
Doctor Dolittle (1998)
Doctor Dolittle 2
Epic Movie
Full-Court Miracle
Gremlins
Home Alone
Home Alone 2: Lost In New York
Home Alone 3
Home Alone 4
Home Alone: The Holiday Heist
Home Sweet Home Alone
Legion
Love is Strange
Maggie’s Plan
Mr. Popper’s Penguins
Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising
Night School (2018)
Planet of the Apes (2001)
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Roll Bounce (2005)
17 Again
Straight Outta Compton
Superbad
The Leisure Seeker
The Meddler
The Santa Clause
The Santa Clause 2
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
The Ultimate Christmas Present
Twas The Night…….
When the Bough Breaks
Wild (2014)

PEACOCK:

10 Cloverfield Lane
300
2012
The Addams Family
Addams Family Values
All The Money In The World
Bad Words
Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure
Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey
Bill & Ted Face The Music
Black Nativity
Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason
Bridget Jones’s Baby
Bridget Jones’s Diary
Cheaper By The Dozen
A Christmas Carol
Creed
Creed II
Creed III
Die Hard
Erin Brockovich
Everest
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
Gladiator
Jingle All The Way
Just Friends
Kajillionaire
The King of Kings
The Martian
Meet The Fockers
Meet The Parents
Miracle On 34th Street (1947)
Miracle On 34th Street (1994)
The Night Before
Pacific Rim
Pacific Rim: Uprising
Paul Blart: Mall Cop
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
Pitch Perfect
Pitch Perfect 2
Pixels
Pride And Prejudice
Public Enemies
Rock Of Ages
Rocky
Rocky Balboa
Rocky II
Rocky III
Rocky IV
Rocky V
Tammy
Trading Places
Troy
Unaccompanied Minors
Bel-Air, Season 4 – 2 New Episodes (Peacock Original)
Confessions of Octomom, Season 1 (Lifetime)
Married To Medicine: Atlanta, Season 12 – Premiere (Bravo)
Purina’s Incredible Dog Challenge 2025 – Finale (NBC)

PARAMOUNT+:

22 Jump Street
A Christmas Blessing
A Christmas Carol (1984)
A Night At The Roxbury
A Single Man
A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas
Adam Sandler’s Eight Crazy Nights
Addams Family Values (1993)
American Hustle
American Renegades
American Sniper
Angel Falls Christmas
Annihilation
Batman (1989)
Batman & Robin (1997)
Batman Forever (1995)
Batman Returns (1992)
Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)
Beverly Hills Cop III (1994)
Boomerang
Braveheart
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
Chicago
Christmas Cupid
Christmas on Windmill Way
Coneheads
Disturbia
Django Unchained
Downsizing
Ella Enchanted
Ernest Saves Christmas
Extract
Failure to Launch
Fargo
Father of the Bride (1991)
Fences
Footloose (2011)
Forrest Gump
From Dusk Till Dawn
Get Him Back for Christmas
Gone Baby Gone
GoodFellas
Head of State
Hotel for Dogs
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Hustle & Flow
I See You
Ida Red
Inglourious Basterds
Interstellar
Jungleland
Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
Monster Trucks
Mr. Popper’s Penguins
My Little Pony: The Movie
No Country for Old Men
Nobody’s Fool
Norbit
Ocean’s Eleven (2001)
Ocean’s Thirteen (2007)
Ocean’s Twelve (2004)
Once Upon a Christmas Wish
Paddington
Peanuts: Bon Voyage Charlie Brown (And Don’t Come Back)
Pulp Fiction
Raging Bull
Rain Man
Rounders
Safe
Save the Last Dance
Scary Movie 2
Selma
Serendipity
Shaft (2000)
She’s the Man
Shutter Island
Smallfoot
Snatch
Something’s Gotta Give
Southside With You
Sunset Boulevard
Taxi Driver
The Addams Family (1991)
The Angry Birds Movie
The Aviator
The Doors
The Equalizer (2014)
The Equalizer 2 (2018)
The Fighter
The Hateful Eight
The Hunt for Red October
The Island
The Italian Job (2003)
The Last Airbender
The Mexican
The Natural
The Ring (2002)
The Romantics
The Talented Mr. Ripley
The Truman Show
The Untouchables
The Wolf of Wall Street
This Christmas
Tooth Fairy
True Grit (2010)
Virtuosity
We Are Marshall
Guns Up streaming premiere

PRIME VIDEO:

12 Angry Men (1957)
A Haunting in Venice
Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey
Bloodsport
Bull Durham
Death on the Nile (2022)
Dog (2022)
Double Impact
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Hackers
Hoosiers
Igor
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
Love Actually
Mad Max (1980)
Madagascar
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
Max (2015)
Max 2: White House Hero
Notting Hill
Out of Time
Penguins Of Madagascar
Platoon
Sicario: Day of the Soldado
The Birdcage
The Man In the Iron Mask
The Prodigy
Zombieland
Supernatural S1-15
The Merchants of Joy (2025)

TUBI:

The Angry Birds Movie
Appaloosa
Arthur Christmas
The Assistant
Babylon A.D.
Batman Begins
Barbie
Call Me Claus
Carlito’s Way
Cat People
Catch Me If You Can
The City of Lost Children
The Client
Clique
Climax
C’mon C’mon
Colombiana
Community (Seasons 1&2)
Conan the Barbarian (2011)
Cop Out
The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight Rises
Dark Places
Death at a Funeral (2010)
Dog (2022)
A Dog’s Way Home
Donnie Brasco
Eight Below
Enough
Ex Machina
Eyes Wide Shut
The Faculty
The Family That Preys
Faster (2010)
The Fighting Temptations
First Sunday
The Flash
Forrest Gump
Four Brothers
Friendsgiving
Frozen River
Genus: MLK/X
Ghost Rider (2007)
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
Ghosts of Girlfriends Past
Gods of Egypt
Gone in Sixty Seconds
Good Burger
The Good Mother
Grease
The Green Knight
Green Room
Hannibal
The Happytime Murders
Hardcore Henry
Harry and the Hendersons
The Heat (2013)
The Help (2011)
The Hitcher (2007)
The Hole in the Ground
House at the End of the Street
Hustlers
I Love You, Man
I, Robot
Jack and Jill
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit
Jumping the Broom
Keanu
Kingdom of Heaven
Laggies
Life After Beth
Little
Little Man
Little Rascals
The Little Rascals Save the Day
Love & Basketball
Machete Kills
Malcolm X
Man on Wire
Medusa Deluxe
The Meg
Meg 2: The Trench
Men (2022)
The Menu
Moonlight
Mrs. Doubtfire
The Night Before
Nostalgia
Obsessed
Oculus
Only Lovers Left Alive
Our Family Wedding
Out of the Furnace
Overboard (1987)
Pain and Glory
Patch Adams
The Perfect Guy
Pet Sematary (2019)
Pleasantville
Proud Mary
Reindeer Games
Richie Rich
Road House (1989)
Room (2015)
Rosewood
Run All Night
The Rundown
Running on Empty (2024)
Safehaven
Sausage Party (2016)
Say Yes to the Dress (Seasons 3-11, 14-15, 18)
Scooby-Doo
Scooby-Doo: Monsters Unleashed
Seabiscuit
Second Act
The Secret Life of Pets 2
The Silence of the Lambs
Slice
Slither
The Souvenir
Spawn
Spring Breakers
Starman
Straight Outta Compton
Stuart Little
Stuart Little 2
The Talented Mr. Ripley
The Terminator
Think Like a Man Too
Torque
Total Recall (2012)
Ultraviolet

Underworld (2003)
Unstoppable
Vertical Limit
War
The Warriors
The Wolf of Wall Street

December 2nd

NETFLIX:

Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches: Season 2
Matt Rife: Unwrapped – A Christmas Crowd Work Special — NETFLIX COMEDY SPECIAL
DISNEY+
Dancing With the Holidays – Streaming at 8pm ET
Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular

HBO MAX:

Capital One MLB Open
Chopped: Volume 4, Season 63 (Food Network)
New Orleans: Soul of a City (CNN Original Series)
“The Hidden Homeless,” The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper (CNN Original)
Hard Knocks: In Season with the NFC East (HBO Original)

HULU:

Griffin in Summer (2025)
The Devil Conspiracy

PEACOCK:

The Death Investigator with Barbara Butcher, Season 1 – Premiere (Oxygen)
Unusual Suspects, Season 1-8 (WB)
Married To El Chapo: Emma Coronel Speaks (Oxygen)

PARAMOUNT+:

Band Aid
I, Daniel Blake
5-Star docuseries premiere

PRIME VIDEO:

Oh. What. Fun. (2025)
December 3rd

NETFLIX:

The Northman
My Secret Santa — NETFLIX FILM
Stranded with my Mother-in-Law: Season 3 (BR) —

NETFLIX SERIES:

With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration — NETFLIX SERIES

DISNEY+:

Are You Sure?!? (Disney+ Original) – Two-Episode Premiere
CMA Country Christmas
Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation (Disney+ Original)
Miraculous Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir (Season 6) – New Episodes
RoboGobo – Holiday Episode

HBO MAX:

Fixer to Fabulous, Season 7 (HGTV)

HULU:

CMA Country Christmas: Special Premiere
Hunting Mr. Nice: How to Catch a Cartel Kingpin: Complete Season 1
Inside the Cult of the Jesus Army: Complete Season 1
The Missing Millionairess: Complete Season 1

PEACOCK:

93rd Annual Christmas In Rockefeller Center
Exatlón Estados Unidos: All-Stars, Season 10 – Premiere (Telemundo)
Vanderpump Rules, Season 12 – Premiere (Bravo)

PARAMOUNT+:

Teen Mom: The Next Chapter (season 2)

PRIME VIDEO:

Bullet Train

TUBI:

All About the Andersons
All Fun and Games

December 4th

NETFLIX:

A Lot Like Christmas
Forrest Gump
Mean Girls (2004)
Mean Girls (2024)
The Abandons — NETFLIX SERIES
The Believers: Season 2 (TH) — NETFLIX SERIES
Fugue State 1986 (CO) — NETFLIX SERIES
I Wish You Had Told Me (PH) — NETFLIX FILM
Lali: Time to Step Up (AR) — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY

HBO MAX:

About Face, Season 1 (TLC)
Cheap A$$ Beach Houses, Season 1 (HGTV)
Dunkman, Season 1
Dylan’s Playtime Adventures, Season 1D (Max Original)
Architecton (A24)
It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley (HBO Original)

HULU:

I Love You… But I Lied: Complete Seasons 1 and 2
Stadium Lockup: Complete Season 1
The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd: Complete Season 2

PEACOCK:

Didi
National Heads-Up Poker Championship, Season 1
Christmas in Nashville (NBC)
December 5th

NETFLIX:

Jay Kelly (GB) — NETFLIX FILM
Love and Wine (ZA) — NETFLIX FILM
The Making of Jay Kelly (GB) — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
The New Yorker at 100 — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
The Night My Dad Saved Christmas 2 (ES) — NETFLIX FILM
The Price of Confession (KR) — NETFLIX SERIES
Owning Manhattan: Season 2 — NETFLIX SERIES

DISNEY+:

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw (Disney+ Original) – Premiere
The Great Christmas Light Fight (Season 13) – Premiere
Mickey & Minnie’s Holiday Songs: Christmas shorts – Premiere

HBO MAX:

Batwheels, Season 3A (Cartoon Network)
House Hunters International: Volume 9, Season 205 (HGTV)
House Hunters: Volume 10, Season 247 (HGTV)
The Family McMullen (2025)

HULU:

The Great Christmas Light Fight: Season 13 Premiere
Inheritance (2025)

PEACOCK:

The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills, Season 15 – Premiere (Bravo)
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills After Show, Season 3 – Premiere (Bravo Digital)

PARAMOUNT+:

Transformers: EarthSpark specials

PRIME VIDEO:

The Phoenician Scheme (2025)
ONE Championship (2025)

TUBI:

A Mother’s Confession
December 6th

DISNEY+:

Phineas and Ferb Recap: Percy Jackson – Premiere

HULU:

Fatal Destination: Complete Season 1
The Flipping El Moussas: Complete Season 2
My Lottery Dream Home: Complete Season 18
1000-lb Roomies: Complete Season 1
Ugliest House In America: Complete Season 6

PRIME VIDEO:

Surely Tomorrow (2025)

December 7th

NETFLIX:

Babylon
Cast Away

HBO MAX:

The Christmas Showdown (OWN)

PEACOCK:

Reality Hot Seat – Premiere (Peacock Original)

TUBI:

Emily the Criminal
December 8th

NETFLIX:

Elmo and Mark Rober’s Merry Giftmas — NETFLIX FAMILY

HBO MAX:

90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, Season 8 (TLC)

HULU:

Dance Moms: A New Era: Complete Season 2

PEACOCK:

Bel-Air, Season 4 – Finale, 3 Episodes (Peacock Original)
Children of the Snow, Season 1 (WB)
Go On, Season 1 (NBC)
Here Come the Irish, Season 2 – Premiere (Peacock Original)

PARAMOUNT+:

Predators documentary premiere

TUBI:

Arlington Road
Coffee and Cigarettes
Cruel Intentions
Destination Wedding
Fanny and Alexander
In the Mood for Love
Inland Empire
Joe Bell
Murphy Brown (2018)
Paris, Texas
Triple 9

December 9th

NETFLIX:

The West Wing: Seasons 1-7
Badly in Love (JP) — NETFLIX SERIES
Blood Coast: Season 2 (FR) — NETFLIX SERIES
Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY

DISNEY+:

I AM BOXER (Hulu Original) – Episode 3
Monsters Funday Football – Live at 8pm ET
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures (Disney+ Original) Season 3 – All Episodes Streaming

HBO MAX:

Bugs Bunny Builders, Season 2I (Cartoon Network)
Fixer Upper: Colorado Mountain House (Magnolia Network)

PEACOCK:

The Croods: A New Age
Kimora: Back In The Fab Lane, Season 1 – Premiere (E!)
Password, Season 3, Episode 100 (Holiday Special) (NBC)
Renfield

PRIME VIDEO:

Transformers: The Last Knight

December 10th

NETFLIX

The Accident: Season 2 (MX) — NETFLIX SERIES
Record of Ragnarok: Season 3 (JP) — NETFLIX SERIES
Simon Cowell: The Next Act (GB) — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY

DISNEY+:

Are You Sure?!? (Disney+ Original) – Two New Episodes
Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation (Disney+ Original) – New Episode
Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas
Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Disney+ Original) Season 2 Premiere – Two Episodes
Secrets Declassified with David Duchovny (Season 1)

HULU:

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Two-Episode Season 2 Premiere
Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas

PRIME VIDEO:

Merv (2025)

December 11th

NETFLIX:

The Fakenapping (SA) — NETFLIX FILM
Had I Not Seen the Sun: Part 2 (TW) — NETFLIX SERIES
Lost in the Spotlight (ID) — NETFLIX FILM
Man Vs Baby (GB) — NETFLIX SERIES
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft: Season 2 — NETFLIX SERIES
The Town (TR) — NETFLIX SERIES

HBO MAX:

Wizkid: Long Live Lagos (HBO Original)

HULU:

The Death Coast: Complete Season 1

Lovely Complex: Complete Season 1 (DUBBED)
Girl Taken (2025)
Secrets Declassified with David Duchovny: Complete Season 1
Surviving Jeffrey Epstein: Complete Season 1
Swamp People: Serpent Invasion: Complete Season 3

PEACOCK:

The Fabelmans
A Motown Christmas (NBC)

PARAMOUNT+:

Little Disasters limited series

PRIME VIDEO:

The Game Awards

TUBI:

Rogue

December 12th

NETFLIX:

The Amazing Digital Circus: Season 1: episodes 5-7
City of Shadows (ES) — NETFLIX SERIES
Home for Christmas: Season 3 (NO) — NETFLIX SERIES
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery — NETFLIX FILM
DISNEY+
Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The End of an Era – Two Episode Premiere
Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show – Premiere

HBO MAX:

Stolen Children (HBO Original)
This Is Spinal Tap
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
Sarah Squirm: Live + In the Flesh (HBO Original)

HULU:

Neighborhood Watch (2025)
Plane (2023)
Under Fire (2025)

PEACOCK:

Everything on the Menu with Braun Strowman, Season 1 – Finale (USA)
NBC’s Year In Review Presented By Access Hollywood (NBC)

PARAMOUNT+:

Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles season 2 premiere

PRIME VIDEO:

Tell Me Softly / Dímelo Bajito (2025)

TUBI:

Hag

December 13th

NETFLIX:

The Talented Mr. Ripley
HBO MAX
Vantara: Sanctuary Stories, Season 1 (Animal Planet)

HULU:

Gold Rush: White Water: Complete Season 8
House Hunters International: Complete Season 199
Little Boy Lost: An ID Mystery: Complete Season 1
Rock The Block: Complete Season 6
Say Yes To The Dress With Tan France: Complete Season 1
Sister Wives: Complete Season 5
Super Mega Cakes: Complete Season 1

PARAMOUNT+:

Family, Film and TV Awards

December 14th

NETFLIX:

PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie

HBO MAX:

Toad and Friends, Season 1D

Very Merry Mystery (OWN)

December 15th

NETFLIX:

A Cowboy Christmas Romance
Christmas at the Chalet
The Christmas Classic
Christmas on the Alpaca Farm
The Creature Cases: Chapter 6 — NETFLIX FAMILY

DISNEY+:

I AM BOXER (Hulu Original) – Episode 4

HBO MAX:

Assassination in the Valley of the Kings (Discovery)
The Bold Type, Seasons 1-5
Tony Shalhoub Breaking Bread (CNN Original Series)
Truck U, Season 21
White House Christmas (HGTV)

HULU:

The Unknown Country (2022)
TUBI
Sharp Stick
Tinsel Town

December 16th

NETFLIX:

Castle Rock: Seasons 1-2
Culinary Class Wars: Season 2 (KR) — NETFLIX SERIES

HBO MAX:

The Secrets We Bury (ID)
“MisinfoNation: White Genocide,” The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper (CNN Original)

HULU:

Chevalier (2023)

PEACOCK:

Polite Society

PRIME VIDEO:

Joker: Folie à Deux

December 17th

NETFLIX:

The Manny: Season 3 (MX) — NETFLIX SERIES
Murder in Monaco (GB) — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
What’s In The Box? — NETFLIX SERIES

DISNEY+:

Are You Sure?!? (Disney+ Original) – Two New Episodes
Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation (Disney+ Original) – Season Finale
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 (Disney+ Original) – New Episode
SuperKitties (Season 3) – New Episodes Including a Holiday Episode

HBO MAX:

Obsession: The Murder of a Beauty Queen (HBO Original)

HULU:

Farmer Wants a Wife Australia: Complete Seasons 13 and 14
Farming for Love Canada: Complete Seasons 1 and 2
Secret Crush: Complete Seasons 1 and 2

PEACOCK:

The Voice, Season 28 – Finale (NBC)

PRIME VIDEO:

Fallout S2 (2025)

December 18th

NETFLIX:

10DANCE (JP) — NETFLIX FILM
Emily in Paris: Season 5 — NETFLIX SERIES

HBO MAX:

Saving Yellowstone with Dennis Quaid, Season 1 (Animal Planet)
Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately? (HBO Original)

HULU:

The Curse of Oak Island: Complete Season 12
iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2025
The Making of a Heart Attack: Complete Season 1
WWE’s Greatest Moments: Complete Season 1
American Sweatshop (2025)

PEACOCK:

Jimmy Fallon’s Holiday Seasoning Spectacular (NBC)

PRIME VIDEO:

Human Specimens (2025)

December 19th

NETFLIX:

A Time For Bravery (MX) — NETFLIX FILM
Breakdown: 1975 — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
The Great Flood (KR) — NETFLIX FILM
Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day — NETFLIX LIVE EVENT

DISNEY+:

Discovered by Disaster (Season 1) – Premiere
Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The End of an Era – Episodes 3 & 4

HBO MAX:

House Hunters: Volume 10, Season 248 (HGTV)
Teen Titans Go!, Season 9F (Cartoon Network)

HULU:

Kumail Nanjiani: Night Thoughts: Special Premiere

PEACOCK:

Jigsaw
A Saturday Night Live Christmas Special (2022)
Saw
Saw 2
Saw 3
Saw 4
Saw 5
Saw 6
Saw X
Saw: The Final Chapter
Spiral

PARAMOUNT+:

DORA season 4 premiere

TUBI:

Seven Samurai
Mo’ Waffles

December 20th

DISNEY+:

Inside the Enchanted Waterways – Premiere

HBO MAX:

Adult Swim’s The Elephant (Adult Swim)

HULU:

Evil Lives Here: The Killer Speaks: Complete Season 2
Long Lost Family: Complete Seasons 3-6
Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing: Complete Season 3
Playboy Murders: Complete Season 3
Sherri Papini: The Untold True Story: Complete Season 1
London Calling (2025)

PRIME VIDEO:

The Creator (2023)

December 21st

HBO MAX:

Secrets in the Sand, Season 2 (Science)
December 22nd

NETFLIX:

The Closer: Seasons 1-7
Elway — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Sicily Express (IT) — NETFLIX SERIES

DISNEY+:

I AM BOXER (Hulu Original) – Episode 5

HBO MAX:

Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires (2025)
The Last Captains, Season 1 (Discovery)

HULU:

The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball: Complete Season 2

PEACOCK:

Supernatural, Season 1-15 (The CW)

PRIME VIDEO:

A Minecraft Movie (2025)
Miss Sophie – Same Procedure as Every Year (2025)

TUBI:

Bizarre Foods With Andrew Zimmern (Seasons 1-9)
High and Low

December 23rd

NETFLIX:

Eden

King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch: Season 3 — NETFLIX SERIES

HBO MAX:

“The Exorcists,” The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper (CNN Original)

HULU:

Strange Harvest (2025)

PEACOCK:

Watch What Happens Live, Season 22 – Finale (Bravo)

PARAMOUNT+:

The Kennedy Center Honors

December 24th

NETFLIX:

Downton Abbey: A New Era
Goodbye June (GB) — NETFLIX FILM
Tom Segura: Teacher — NETFLIX COMEDY SPECIAL

DISNEY+:

Made in Korea (Hulu Original) – Two-Episode Premiere
Parent Wars (Season 1)
Are You Sure?!? (Disney+ Original) – Two New Episodes
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 (Disney+ Original) – New Episode

HBO MAX:

Guy’s Grocery Games, Season 40 (Food Network)
Ne Zha II (A24)

HULU:

Made in Korea: Two-Episode Series Premiere
American Pickers: Best Of: Complete Season 7
Parent Wars: Complete Season 1

December 25th

NETFLIX:

Christmas Gameday: Cowboys vs. Commanders — NETFLIX LIVE EVENT
Christmas Gameday: Lions vs. Vikings — NETFLIX LIVE EVENT
Stranger Things 5: Volume 2 — NETFLIX SERIES (Releasing at 5pm PT)

DISNEY+:

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade

HBO MAX:

Happy And You Know It (HBO Original)

December 26th

NETFLIX

Cover-Up — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY

DISNEY+:

Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The End of an Era – Final Two Episodes

HBO MAX:

Heaven (HBO Original)

HULU:

Finnick 2 (2025)
The Life of Chuck (2024)

PRIME VIDEO:

Sinners (2025)
December 27th

HBO MAX:

Junk or Jackpot?, Season 1 (HGTV)

HULU:

Beat Bobby Flay: Complete Season 38
Sister Wives: Complete Seasons 6-8

PEACOCK:

The Copenhagen Test, Season 1 – Premiere, All Episodes (Peacock Original)
December 28th

HBO MAX:

Home Reimagined, Season 1B (Magnolia Network)
My Pet Ate What!?, Season 1 (Animal Planet)

PEACOCK:

Despicable Me 4

PARAMOUNT+:

A GRAMMY® Celebration of Latin Music
December 29th

NETFLIX:

Members Only: Palm Beach — NETFLIX SERIES

DISNEY+:

I AM BOXER (Hulu Original) – Episode 6
HBO MAX
Celebrity IOU, Season 11 (HGTV)
Two Guys Garage, Season 24

PRIME VIDEO:

The Naked Gun (2025)
TUBI
The Bachelor (Seasons 2-4, 6-13, 20-22)
The Bachelorette (Seasons 2-7, 14-16)
The 400 Blows
Rashoman
Solaris (1972)

December 30th

NETFLIX:

Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Ricky Gervais: Mortality (GB) — NETFLIX COMEDY SPECIAL

DISNEY+:

Project Runway (Seasons 5-8)

HULU:

Project Runway: Complete Seasons 5-8

PEACOCK:

Book Club: The Next Chapter
Kimora: Back In The Fab Lane, Season 1 – Finale (E!)

PRIME VIDEO:

A Cinderella Story
Blade (1998)
Blade II
Dark Shadows (2012)
Free Willy
He’s Just Not That Into You
In the Heart of the Sea
Music and Lyrics
Practical Magic
Project X
Ready Player One
The Great Gatsby (2013)
The Legend of Tarzan
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
Wrath of the Titans

December 31st

NETFLIX:

Sleeping with Other People
Stranger Things 5: The Finale — NETFLIX SERIES (Releasing at 5pm PT)

DISNEY+:

Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out (Season 1)
Little Angel (Season 8)
Made in Korea (Hulu Original) – Episodes 3 & 4
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 (Disney+ Original) – New Episode
Strangest Things (Season 3)

HBO MAX:

Building Outside the Lines, Season 3 (Magnolia Network)

HULU:

Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out: Complete Season 1A
Grand Prix of Europe (2025)
Together (2025)

PARAMOUNT+:

New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash (live stream only)

*Correct to best of knowledge at time of publication

Box Office News (North America)

1. Kung Fu Panda 4 - $30 million

2. Dune: Part Two - $29.1 million

3. Arthur the King - $7.5 million

4. Imaginary - $5.6 million

5. Cabrini - $2.8 million

6. Love Lies Bleeding - $2.5 million

7, Bob Marley: One Love - $2.3 million

8. One Life - $1.7 million

9. The American Society of Magical Negroes - $1.3 million

10. Ordinary Angels - $1 million

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Casino was my last good role, says iconic actress Sharon Stone

Sharon Stone has said she never got a good part again after 1995's Casino and described herself as "the invisible actress".

The Basic Instinct star, now a stunning 66, has since appeared in films such as Catwoman, Lovelace and Basic Instinct 2.

Stone was passed over on snatching an Oscar for Martin Scorsese's crime thriller Casino to Susan Sarandon in Dead Man Walking.

Speaking on high profile Louis Theroux Podcast, Stone disclosed The Godfather director Francis Ford Coppola warned her in advance that this would be the case.

She said: "Francis put his hand on my shoulder and he said: 'I need to talk to you.'

"He said: 'You're not going to win the Oscar.'

'I want you to feel like you're going to cry now. I don't want you to cry in the room, and that's why I'm doing this, and it feels so mean right now.

"'But I didn't win for The Godfather and Marty didn't win for Raging Bull, and you're not going to win for Casino."

Coppola said none of them won because the Academy couldn't "hear opera", she remembered.

"'This is not the level of films they want," she remembers him saying.

Discussing attending the Oscars when she knew she was going to lose, she said: "You have to pretend it's fantastic and it's not fantastic.

"And then I didn't get any good parts ever again for the rest of my entire life."

When Theroux replied: "That can't be true. I'm sure there were other movies you did that were good," she replied: "No, and guess what? I hate it."

She continued: "It's easier to say: 'She's cold', or: 'I don't like her', or: 'She's difficult', or: 'She must be sick', or: 'She's too old', or that 'she's hard to cast', or: 'We don't know what to do with her.'

Stone also touched on her experiences with disgraced and vulgar producer Harvey Weinstein, who is in the clink (jail) for sex offences and with whom she she crossed paths at events for the Aids charity Amfar.

She said: "I had a long time of dealing with Harvey and I'm really glad that he's in prison and I think he should stay there with the rest of the people who are like him. Harvey's a pig. He's an octopus and you're just always getting one of his tentacles off you."

Asked if she was too powerful for him to try to coerce into sex, she said: "He would say things to me like: 'You know, you think you're such a princess, Sharon,' as I would unwind him off me.

"And I'd say: 'Yeah, I think I'm the queen of France. F*** off.'

"But he was certainly comfortable with throwing me across the room. He was physically violent to me on more than one occasion because he was so angry at me because I wouldn't do what he wanted me to do."

The Power of the Documentary: Breaking the Silence

OCEAN'S 8 - Official 1st Trailer

BLADE RUNNER 2049 - "2048: Nowhere to Run" Short

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Trailer (Official)

TOMB RAIDER - Official Trailer #1

Netflix Is A Joke | Emmys 2017 | Netflix

Sandy Wexler | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix

GLOW | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix

YouTube Red Originals

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Vince McMahon biopic, Pandemonium; Hollywood star Bradley Cooper approached with offer

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“Ant-Man & The Wasp” Now In Production

Marvel Studios' Black Panther - Official Trailer

Thor: Ragnarok Teaser Trailer [HD]

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Trailer (Official)

TOMB RAIDER - Official Trailer #1

The Greatest Showman | Official Trailer | 20th Century FOX

ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD - Official Trailer (HD)

The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin - [Official Trailer]

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Interviews with new and established models via Media Man website network

Preity Üpala feature - June 2017

Hannah Fraser, Professional Mermaid, Artist, Activist and Model

Richard Bradley (Producer: Richard Bradley Productions) - 26th May 2016

John "Vulcan" Seru, Wrestling legend, trainer, motivator and actor - June 2017

Davo Hardy - May 2016

Brigette Paroissien, Model, Actor and Entertainment Industry Entrepreneur

The Rock, Actor & Wrestler (Credit: ABC Mondo Thingo) : 2004

"Rowdy" Roddy Piper - Wrestler & Actor, by Chris Yankek - April 2003

Joy Hruby, Producer, Presenter, Actor & Author, Joy's World & The Dubbo Dazzlers: 29th July 2003

Darren Gray, Director, Darren Gray Management: 15th June 2003

Lorraine (Abner Zurd) Fontanes, Democrat Candidate for Governor of California & Film Maker : 15th August 2003

Ric Drasin, Bodybuilder, Wrestler, Actor & Self Defense Expert: 18th June 2003

Gary "Jaws" Tiplady, Wrestler and Actor - 8th July 2003

Brooke Paige Anderson, Actor: 4th December 2003

Lisa Milner, Writer, Film Maker & Activist: 15th January 2004

Kym Jackson, Actor: 31st October 2004

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Hollywood remake: James Packer follows in dad Kerry’s footsteps with $450 million film deal

WWE Studios and Film Roman announce 'Camp WWE' irreverent animated web series

Human Statue Bodyart ramps up bodypainting and human statues for James Bond movie themes: Skyfall, Goldfinger and more

Thor: The Dark World

Universal Pictures Australasia release schedule update

The Avengers wins three MTV movie awards

Marvel Studios keen to bring female superhero to big screen

Marvel Entertainment news: Bradley Cooper Cast as Rocket Raccoon in Marvel’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’

Hugh Jackman contemplates an exit from "X-Men" Wolverine role

'Expendables 3' movie blockbuster cast: Jackie Chan, Nicolas Cage, Wesley Snipes in Talks to Join the Action Sequel

'Expendables 2' beats 'Dark Knight Rises,' 'Spider-Man' in China

Grudge Match - Official Trailer

Avatar mystery building up in Sydney suburbs with Eva Rinaldi: News media companies start probe

WWE Studios movie releases; Wrestling and movie connection

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'Wolverine' Actor Hugh Jackman to be Honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Hugh Jackman leads Aust SAG-Globe charge

Skyfall, Rise Of The Guardians battle at US box office

Superhero movie line-up for Australia in 2013

Skyfall, Rise Of The Guardians battle at US box office

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Aussie Celeb News; James Bond Casino Icon Connection, by Greg Tingle - 29th December 2010

Season's Greetings punters, entertainment news junkies, one and all. Today we have a look at the latest from Aussiewood and Hollywood powerhouses James Bond, with a Bondi Beach twist, Marvel Entertainment (go Wolverine)..we love you Hugh, Spider-Man, Underbelly and more.. Media Man http://www.mediamanint.com and Gambling911 with your celebrity and entertainment news fix, just in time for the New Year. Ho Ho Ho!...

MGM Emerging from Bankruptcy; Wants To Produce James Bond 23...

MGM Studios is emerging from bankruptcy with a $500 million line of credit, and its first Xmas wish is to produce James Bond #23, rumoured to be directed by Sam Mendes and starring Daniel Craig (again), despite many leaks saying that means it will be a gay Bond (for real), if you follow.

The James Bond franchise has long been a fav of casino and gambling lovers, with Casino Royale being the top pick for most punters.

MGM Studios has been going through the wars as of late, with the filing of bankruptcy hanging around their neck. Their massive financial troubles led to the delay of not only The Hobbit, directed by New Zealander Peter Jackson, but also James Bond 23 starring the Daniel Craig.

The studio just underwent a giant restructuring and was able to acquire $500 million worth of credit from financial powerhouse JP Morgan, a good lot of which will likely be spent on the sequel to Quantum of Solace. MGM is expected to partner with Sony for co-financing, as it has done a few times previously with Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace.

Bond fans, did you know that 2012 marks the fiftieth anniversary of Dr. No (1962), the very first James Bond movie ever, which makes it bloody good timing to release a new Bond movie. The studio will be attempting to secure and shore up its cast, director, and screenplay for the new movie in very short order.

The studio had previously announced that Peter Morgan, and frequent Bond collaborators Neal Purvis and Robert Wade, would be penning a draft of Bond 23. Purvis and Wade have worked on every James Bond flick since The World Is Not Enough, and that includes Die Another Day, Casino Royale, and Quantum of Solace - the last two of which were rewritten, to some extent, by Paul Haggis.

Rumors have been flying for months have indicated that Sam Mendes (American Beauty, Revolutionary Road) is leading the pack to direct the new movie. Now, Mendes is not a filmmaker known for his action style skills. He did however direct Road to Perdition, co-starring none other than Daniel Craig.

As of press, James Bond will not be film in 3D. Oh, did we mention Media Man is the agent and manager for John Seru who played bad guy Gabor in Bond's 'The World Is Not Enough'. In Nine's 'Underbelly' Seru placed Kiwi Steve in the following episodes: Alpha and Omega, The Good Lieutenant, Hurt on Duty (2010), Saving Face and Women in Uniform.

MGM is still technically under bankruptcy protection for a couple more months.

Marvel Entertainment's The Avengers: New Mexico Connection...

Marvel Entertainment's biggest film project of all time is is now New Mexico’s biggest film production ever as 'The Avengers' confirms its 2011 shooting locations.

Thor not only hits off the summer movie season of 2011, but it sets up events that will culminate in the Marvel superhero team-up epic, The Avengers, the following year. With story elements of Thor taking place in New Mexico, and the production shooting in Santa Fe and Galisteo, it’s of little surprise to see Marvel Studios returning once again for their biggest project ever.

New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson and Marvel Studios officially announced the agreement making The Avengers the single largest film production in the state’s history. The current schedule has Joss Whedon’s The Avengers shooting in New Mexico between April and September of next year, using both Albuquerque Studios and of course, the beautiful and vast surrounding locations that so many other major Hollywood flicks have used.

The Avengers also is set to shoot action in Michigan and New York but production will primarily take place in New Mexico’s largest city Albuquerque.

Governor Richardson talks to local economic benefits to New Mexico: "In addition to being our biggest production to date, The Avengers will be the most technologically advanced and will provide cutting-edge training opportunities for our crew… I’m announcing this as a Christmas present of sorts to the people of New Mexico. This is a perfect example of the incredible job creation, economic impact and global visibility this industry has brought our state over the past eight years, and of the need to keep it moving forward."

So Marvel heroes fans, be looking out for Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner, Scarlett Johansson, Clark Gregg and Samuel L. Jackson.

Thor opens May 5, 2011; The First Avenger: Captain America hits July 22, 2011 and The Avengers is scheduled to debut May 4, 2012.

Spider-Man: Broadway No Match For Movie; Spidy Fans Disappointed; Would Rather Play Spider-Man Games And Play Dress Up...

The new and much talked about Spider-Man musical has another problem stuck in its web. Sick to death of waiting for the problematic Broadway show to officially open, critics for two mainstream news companies released early and negative reviews of the $65 million musical, which won't officially open until February 7.

Writing for Bloomberg News, the influential financial news wire service, veteran critic John Simon slammed the show as "an unfocused hodge-podge of story-telling, myth-making and spectacle that comes up short in every department. A few good songs would help, in which department the show is sorely lacking," Simon wrote in the review late Sunday night. Like most rock stars, Bono and The Edge haven’t a clue about writing for the theatre."

The U2 legends wrote the score for the show, which was directed by Lion King helmer Julie Taymor.

Both Simon and Newsday's Linda Winer defended their premature reviews on the grounds that the show was charging full ticket prices in some cases more than $200 a seat for the performances, and that the opening date had been pushed back twice.

Winer called the show's infamous high-flying acrobatics "exciting and scary, in a circus way" but dismissed the second act as "weak."

Simon was also impressed with the flying scenes: "An hour of anticipation for about 90 seconds of exhilaration," he wrote.

Would you believe four actors have been injured during the show's rehearsals, including a horrible injury to lead aerialist Chris Tierney last week.

Critics almost never publish their reviews of productions before the official opening night. Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark has pushed back its debut twice.

The New York Times said in a posting to its arts blog that it would not review the show until the official opening.

Media Man loves Marvel Entertainment, Spider-Man and U2, but this project does not sound good. Sorry guys.

Underbelly TV Movie Legal Problems...

Network Nine may be forced to shelve forever one of its Underbelly telemovies because of legal action in the state of New South Wales.

Tell Them Lucifer Was Here, the first of 3vtelemovies being made under the Underbelly Files title, tells the story of the 1998 murders of Victoria cops Rod Miller and Gary Silk.

After a probing investigation by the Lorimer Task Force, Bandali Debs and Jason Roberts were found guilty of the double murder in 2003. Debs was sentenced to life in prison, Roberts to 35 years.

The subject seemed relatively safe... for true crime. Reader may recall the first Underbelly could not be screened in Victoria.

However, anything that identifies "Debs" could be a bit no go zone in NSW.

On September 24, the Victorian Government Solicitor applied to the Melbourne Magistrates Court to have Debs transferred to a NSW prison for questioning over the death of a Sydney prostitute 15 years ago.

Debs's lawyer, Michael De Young, did not oppose the application, saying his client maintained his innocence and was confident of being acquitted and returned to Victoria.

New South Wales Police have been trying for 2 years to question Debs...also was convicted in 2007 of the 1997 murder of 18-year-old sex worker Kristy Harty...and reckon they have enough evidence to link him to the killing.

The transfer order was granted by the court, but Debs had 14 days to appeal the decision.

Channel Nine has 3 options: rush the Silk-Miller telemovie out before NSW police have laid any charges that might arise from the interview; release the telemovie in all states bar NSW if charges are laid; or hold off for a national release until any case has been heard.

Nine has has yet to comment on this matter.

Underbelly #4 To Hit Aussie TV...

A 4th Underbelly series to screen in 2011 promises to showcase the birth of organised crime in Australia.

Based in Sydney in the roaring 1920s, Underbelly Razor tells the story of the bloody battle between "vice queens" Tilly Devine and her rival Kate Leigh.

The Nine Network are calling it their most "ambitious and daring" Underbelly series yet.

It will be joined by 3 Underbelly telemovies - Tell Them Lucifer was Here, Infiltration and The Man Who Got Away...which were announced earlier in the year.

Aussie Poker Celeb King Shane Warnie Tag Team With Wolverine Hugh Jackman In Cricket Nets; Jackman Hit In Balls (Almost) In Lead Up To Boxing Day Ashes Test...

The tag team led the celebrity contingent to the Melbourne Cricket Group for the prestigious Boxing Day Test. 'Our Hugh' got hit in the balls by a Warnie spinner, so it seemed, but he had a cup on, perhaps taking safeguards, after getting hit in the eye with a foreign object at his Oprah Winfrey grand entrance via way of flying fox a couple of weeks ago. Wolverine Jackman joined other famous mugs in the crowd, including Opposition Leader Tony 'The Bruiser' Abbott and veteran English talk show king Sir Michael Parkinson aka 'Parkie'. Premier Ted Baillieu and wife Robyn also tagged along, as did Eddie "Everywhere" McGuire, Cathy Freeman and Molly Meldrum. In a smart and rather cunning move, just outside the MCG sports stars and entertainment biz celebs tag teamed a game of cricket which raised money for the McGrath Foundation. The foundation ambassador Lee Furlong joined ex-cricketers Justin Langer and Michael Slater, Glen Moriarty, Kris Smith and Guy Sebastian at the friendly game. Earlier, Shane Warne made one of his very first public appearances since the "Hurley-burley", acting as host for his fav Shane Warne Foundation's annual Boxing Day breakfast at Crown. Warne mate, James Packer, attended, along with wife Erica in a show of support. Singer Leo Sayer also entertained to an appreciative crowd that included Glenn Robbins, Mark Taylor, Ian Healy, Aaron Hamill and Bill Brownless. A great day was had by all, as best we can tell.

Aussie Poker Celeb Shane Warne And UK Sort Liz Hurley: Come Down Under And Come In Spinner?...

Is Liz Hurley coming to Australia? Getting spotted at Heathrow Airport sent press into a frenzy and created munch speculation she will keep her date with Warnie. Friends of Hurley told the Pommie press she had dumped the cricket spin legend after learning he had sent more than 100 sexy text messages to another woman behind her back. Warnie is known for his ability to sent sexy texts that can get the right response. Now it appears Liz may have reconsidered after attempts to stop an imminent divorce and rekindle her relationship with husband Arun Nayar reportedly failed. During her public flirtation with the spinner on Twitter, Hurley wrote that she was keen to attend the January 3 "Pink Test," which supports the Jane McGrath Foundation. Talk about a play on words "Pink Test", got to love her form. Liz also told Warnie she would "definitely" make an appearance on his Channel Nine chat show if she made it to Sydney. Sources close to the Aussie spinner have said the cricketer was devastated after being apparently dropped by Hurley, having previously confided his desire to marry her. Both Hurley and Warne announced on Twitter that they had split from their respective partners shortly after spending 2 delightful, fun filled nights together at a luxury London hotel earlier this month and being papped kissing outside a restaurant. Warne was last week caught in the outfield sending erotic texts, including, "I want to see you riding me" to middle-aged Melbourne mum Adele Angeleri. In an apparent attempt to win Hurley back after the messages were published in the British tabloids he logged back on to Twitter to pen "No matter what anyone says if you know in your heart… who cares what people think / say !!!" Hurley was snatched in the airport mess at Heathrow, where snowy conditions caused widespread cancellations from Saturday, leaving over 100,000 punters stranded, having their patience tested. A fellow traveler said the swimwear model and well loved celeb babe "looked nervous" as she attempted to blend in with the crowd, wearing large sunglasses and dressing down. "She'd dressed down and it was clear she wanted to be left alone," the witness told The Sun. "She looked like a woman with a lot on her mind." Liz’s office refused to comment on her travel plans. Whatever the case, we wish Liz (and Warnie) well on any of their upcoming travel plans.

Betting For Aussies On TV And Film Success: Not Yet...

Many Australia's remain pissed that they are not able to bet on financial outcomes of upcoming TV shows and motion pictures. Passionate Aussies has been reading reports filed by Media Man and Gambling911 on Box Office betting exchanges, but none of the action has come to Australia, so us Aussies can't be on it. We're not sure any Yankees of Canooks got to bet on outcomes either. Sly, Arnie and Wall Street - when you read this, give us an update please. We want to bet on movie and TV outcomes. PartyGaming and Virgin were rumoured to have some interest in the concept, but nothing has eventuated from our probe as yet. Oh, if you want to see the way Hollywood used to work, do yourself a favor and rent or buy 'The Last Mogul', which told the career story of the late Lew Wasserman. Oh, we heard you want a review, so here it is mates...

The Last Mogul: The Life And Times Of Lew Wasserman...

For the second half of the 20th century, Lew Wasserman was without question the most powerful money man in show business, even if most people had no idea who he was. Born in Cleveland, OH, in 1913, Wasserman started out booking music gigs for mob-controlled clubs, and quickly became an agent for Music Corporation of America, which became the most lucrative music agency in America. Funny that. As Wasserman rose through the ranks at MCA, he established such innovative business practices as "packaging" talent i.e: booking hot acts and artists only in a package deal with other artists who were not as talented, to put it politely, and took the company into managing acting talent in Hollywood, where he re invented the film industry forever by negotiating a ground-breaking deal for James Stewart on the film Winchester '73, which reduced the actor's up-front salary in favor of a cut of the movie's profits, earning the actor a mint in the process. Under Wasserman's lead at MCA, the company took over Universal Pictures, established the studio's television branch and made it the most important production outlet in the business), created the hugely successful Universal City studio tours, and expanded MCA's recording branch into one of the biggest record companies in the world. Wasserman was also politically well connected. Ronald Reagan was one of his early clients when MCA want Hollywood), and was reputed to have some handy connections to organized crime. Wasserman was a secretive fellow who did not give interviews or commit anything to writing if it could be avoided, but he knew nearly everyone in show business. The Last Mogul: The Life and Times of Lew Wasserman is a documentary that through interviews with his friends and business associates beautifully showcases his remarkable career, from his childhood in Ohio to his death in 2002. Yep, there's mob ties and such, but hey, that's show business.

Wrap Up...

Readers... er, punters, how did you like our report? What films and celebs take your liking? As Shane Warne says, 'How good was that?!". Have you been naughty or nice? Did Santa give you what you had hoped for? What have you got planned for New Year's Eve? Tell us in the forum.

If you have a bet, please bet with your head, not over it, and for God's sake, have fun.

*Greg Tingle is a special contributor for Gambling911

*Media Man http://www.mediamanint.com is primarily a media, publicity and internet portal development company. They cover a dozen industry sectors including gaming and offer political commentary and analysis.

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Aussiewood - Hollywood Entertainment News, by Greg Tingle - 29th November 2010

Sylvester Stallone Sex Film 'The Party at Kitty and Stud's' Sells For $400K on eBay...

Sly, The Italian Stallion himself, is back in action…erotic action, sort of... The rights to a soft-porn film starring Sylvester Stallone four decades ago, was sold on e-Bay for $412,100. The then strapped-for-cash star made his on-screen debut in the 1970 film "The Party at Kitty and Stud's." Stallone played Stud, a young man who, along with his oversexed lover Kitty, enjoys inviting various women into their bed. The 71-minute movie was eventually renamed "The Italian Stallion" by Bryanston Distributors after the actor became famous in "Rocky." Now that the rights have been purchased (the owner has not yet been identified), it's likely the film will be re-released, The Sun reported. In an interview in the 1970s, Stallone, now 64, told Playboy that he was so poor that he had to take the role. "It was either do that movie or rob someone because I was at the end—at the very end—of my rope. Instead of doing something desperate, I worked two days for $200." After filming "Rocky," the erotic filmmakers tried to sell the movie back to Stallone for $100,000, but the actor said he "wouldn't pay two bucks for it," according to AOL's Moviefone. Last year MGM unsuccessfully tried to buy the flick. Sly, you've cum a long way since then.

U2 legend Bono Waits For Table At Australian Bondi Beaches' Icebergs...

Bono snuck into 'Sin City' Sydney on Saturday. He headed for a eat and a drink as he often does when down under. The renowned Irish rock singer, who spent two weeks at Sydney's Bungan Beach with his family in 2006 completely undetected, casually strolled into Rose Bay nosherie Catalina on Sunday for a seafood feed with guitarist The Edge (David Evans) and the eatery's owner, Michael McMahon. On Saturday night he arrived unannounced at Icebergs Dining Room and Bar at Bondi Beach and like a normal person waited or a table at the "no reservations" restaurant. "He was having a red cocktail but didn't finish it because a table became available," advised a deepthroat. No, not a Stallone type of deepthroat you rascals. The U2 360 tour begins in Melbourne this Wednesday night.

Avatar Michelle Rodriguez Star Teams Up With Sea Shepherd In Perth...

Hollywood babe actress Michelle Rodriguez, star of Avatar, was in Fremantle supporting anti-whaling activist group Sea Shepherd. Rodriguez has been aboard Sea Shepherd’s flagship vessel MY Steve Irwin. The crew are replenishing supplies before heading to the Southern Ocean in December. The trip, dubbed 'Operation No Compromise', will be Sea Shepherd’s seventh mission into the frigid waters of Antarctica to attempt to stop the slaughter of whales by Japanese "scientific researchers". Among the crew are three Perth residents including former Labor Attorney General Jim McGinty’s brother Kevin McGinty, Steven Bennett and Georgie Dicks. Captain Locky MacLean said the crew are looking forward to having Rodriguez on board. The group, which uses rather militant art of war tactics in its fight against whaling, made headlines early this year when their stealth vessel the Ady Gill was "cut in half" by Japanese whalers. This year, a new monohull fast vessel called the Ocean Adventurer will replace the Ady Gill. SS are currently seeking a large sponsor which would give them the naming rights to use 'Godzilla'. Something like that. Sea Shepherd’s Australian Director Jeff Hansen said: "It is great to see high profile people like Miss Rodriguez giving up their spare time to help promote our fight to defend the whales being illegally targeted in New Zealand and Australian waters". Media Man lost good mate Peter Carrette this past weekend, approximately 48 hours after doing photography at the Bondi Beach 'No Compromise' gig at Bondi Beach last Friday. R.I.P Peter. We miss you mate.

Darren Aronofsky Explains 'The Wolverine' Aussie Hugh Jackman...

If you're wondering why "Black Swan" director Darren Aronofsky was hired to tackle "The Wolverine" for 20th Century Fox, wonder no more. Aronofsky himself has broken his silence on the "Wolverine" front in an extensive interview with Movie City News. According to the filmmaker, his reasons for choosing the "Wolverine" non-sequel as his next project are quite simple: in the end, he just wanted to have a good time. "I'm just trying to have fun," he said. "I think, for the first time in my life, you know, every single film that I've done so far I've been the only person in the room who wants to make the movie. And, I kind of am excited about doing a film where actually everyone wants to make it just to see what the experience is like and to see if I can do what I do in that world." It's not like I'm going to change my process," he added. "I'm going to be working with the same team, and making, you know, really trying to do something very, very different and see what happens." During the interview, Aronofsky said that he's received a large amount of support both from franchise lead Hugh Jackman and Fox Studios head Tom Rothman, joking that Rothman "doesn't even know how gutsy it is" that he hired the outside-the-box filmmaker for "The Wolverine." "I've been looking for a situation where everything lines up really well. This just makes sense; I think I'm being hired because of who I am. I'm not being hired to turn into someone. I'm being hired to do what I do. I don't know if (Rothman) knows exactly what he's bought, but we're definitely going to make something great, you know, but it will be very different, and that's what I do. We're going to try and have a great time with it."

John Travolta and Kelly Preston 'Overjoyed' With New Baby Benjamin; Travolata Not Gay...

Living legend and iconic star of Saturday Night Fever (the movies and the online slot game), is delighted with his new baby, but very unhappy about the gay rumours. Actors John Travolta and Kelly Preston took to Travolta's website earlier this week to announce the birth of their 8-pound, 3-ounce son, Benjamin Travolta. "We are overjoyed to announce the arrival of our son, Ella's baby brother, Benjamin Travolta. Born November23, 2010 in Florida, Benjamin is healthy and doing beautifully. Thank you for the congratulations messages and wishes...we are beyond happy about the newest addition to our family," the family said in the message. Travolta, 56, and Preston, 48, announced the pregnancy earlier this year, celebrating with a dozen close friends at a shower held at their Los Angeles-area home. "This baby is such a healing baby," a family friend told People magazine. The pregnancy was the first bit of good news they had shared in a long time. "It's impossible to keep a secret," they wrote in a statement on Travolta's website in May, "especially one as wonderful as this." We want to be the first to share this great news with everyone that we are expecting a new addition to our family," the online statement continued and like this week's update, was signed "Love, John, Kelly and Ella." John Travolta's family has been dealt another blow as reports emerge that he has been allegedly cheating on his wife...engaging in "lewd sex acts with other men" as part of a "secret gay spa subculture." Perez Hilton posted the story on his website along with a cover of the National Enquirer, carrying the headline "John Travolta Caught In Cheating Scandal! "John Travolta has been cheating on Kelly for years!" said Robert Randolph, author of the memoir, You'll Never Spa in This Town Again. "And when the details emerge, he's gonna make Tiger Woods look like a boy scout." John has been married to Kelly Preston for 19 years, with the pair expecting their third child this year. They lost their eldest son Jett in 2009 to an autism-related seizure.

WWE Studios Films Flop At Box Office; Perform Well In DVD Rental Market...

Entertainment trade publication Variety published a report today on WWE Studios's new films strategy "flopping" at the box office, but perhaps finding a market on home video. Variety followed up on WWE's third quarter earnings report last Thursday by noting WWE reported $3.8 million in revenue related to "Legendary," despite the movie drawing a measly $200,000 at the box office. WWE executive Jim Connelly told Variety that WWE is banking on strong storefront marketing at retail locations such as Walmart to help boost DVD and Blu-ray sales of their movies. Variety also reported on WWE pushing their slate of movies to theaters simply for marketing purposes before pulling the movies and releasing them on DVDs. That was apparent with WWE Studios's theatrical release schedule for "Legendary" and "Knucklehead." Related to the planned launch of the WWE TV Network potentially in 2011, Variety reports that WWE is looking to their slate of movies to serve as "more high-profile programming" on the new cable tele channel. Going forward, Jim Connelly told Variety that WWE will be re-evaluating their movie release schedule for 2011 as they begin to roll out the next slate of low-budget movies in theaters with an eye on home video. Variety concluded: "For now, it appears as if the future of WWE Studios will play out on the smallscreen."

Aussie's Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban To Appear On Oprah Winfrey Show Tomorrow; Australia Catches Oprah - Oprah House Mania...

Australian actress Nicole Kidman and huby singer Keith Urban will be on The Oprah Winfrey Show tomorrow. Urban has earlier confirmed that he would be performing in the shows Ultimate Australian Adventure episodes to be filmed later this year. "Tomorrow, two of the hottest Aussies are here! Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban! The countdown to Oprah's Ultimate Australian Adventure starts now!," says a post on the official Facebook page for The Oprah Winfrey Show. Keith Urban was in The Oprah Winfrey Show earlier this November where he confirmed his performance at the much anticipated episodes set to be shot in Sydney this December. Urban promoted his sixth studio album Get Closer to in the United States. However, the Australia singer did not comment on rumours that his wife Nicole Kidman will also be on Oprah's Australian show. Tomorrow's episode might just confirm if Nicole Kidman will indeed be a guest on December 14 and 15 at the Sydney Opera "Oprah" House.

Mad Max Revamped Movie #4 Will Happen Says Aussiewood Insiders; Fury Road?!...

Remember the Aussie cult film classic that went on to mainstream...Max Max. They got to #3, always with Aussie tough guy Mel Gibson in the lead as 'Max Rockatansky' aka 'The Road Warrior'. Filming will take place near Broken Hill, New South Wales. Gibson will not be reprising his old role in Mad Max 4: Fury Road which will star British actor Tom Hardy alongside Charlize Theron. In November 2006, George Miller had stated that he still had full intentions to make Fury Road, telling the press that he was considering doing the film without Mel Gibson, saying, “There's a real hope. The last thing I wanted to do is another Mad Max, but this script came along, and I'm completely carried away with it." The film's screenplay was co-written with cult British comic creator Brendan McCarthy, who also designed many of the new characters and vehicles. Miller again confirmed his desire to make another Mad Max at the 2007 Aurora film maker initiative. However, he did say he thought Mel Gibson would not be interested in the film because he is too old (not too nuts!)

Billionaire Branson To Launch Apple iPad Lifestyle Mag...

Aussie's live Branson and Virgin, so you'll love this...Word of Sir Dick's plans to publish "Project" for delivery on iPads came shortly after media mogul Rupert Murdoch hinted that his News Corp empire will soon publish a digital newspaper for the hot Apple gadgets. News Corp, owner of The Australian, has been tight-lipped about the project but 79-year-old mogul Murdoch acknowledged in an interview last week that "The Daily" is in the works. Sir Richard said in invitations to the press that "Project" themes will include entertainment, travel, business, design, and international culture. The event in New York City on Wednesday did not indicate whether "Project" would be provided as passenger reading on flights. Billionaire entrepreneur Sir Richard owns about half of Virgin Atlantic airline with its aircraft that boast internet-age amenities such as power outlets at seats and wireless connections to the web. He recently said that his Virgin Galactic enterprise is on track to offer commercial space travel within 18 months, and that space hotels are next on the drawing board. Yeah, we know, Branson has appeared in films such as Casino Royale, Around The World in 80 days, and a good spread of other movies and TV specials. If your going to be a media tart, you might as well be very good at it.

Lachlan Murdoch Acquires Ten Network Stake, Joins Shareholder Aussie James Packer...

Lachlan Murdoch, son of News Corp. Chairman Rupert, has recently acquired a little over half of James Packer’s stake in Ten Network Holdings Ltd. Packer bought a 17.88% stake, or 172.2 million shares, in the media group last month through Cavalane Holdings Ltd. Murdoch, through Illyria Nominees Television Pty Ltd. has agreed to buy 93.4 million shares for A$128.2 million, according to a regulatory filing to the ASX (Australian Stock Exchange). The two gents will act in concert in relation to the exercise of their votes, the statement said. Packer and Murdoch agreed to join the board of Australia’s third-ranked television broadcaster last month. Gina Rinehart, Australia’s richest woman, lifted her stake in the company to 10%. Packer also owns 49% of Consolidated Media Holdings Ltd. which in turn has 25% of Foxtel, down under's largest pay television operator.

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