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Pop Culture/Entertainment

Streaming

March 6, 2025

1. The Night Agent (Netflix), 1.52 billion minutes viewed
2. Sweet Magnolias (Netflix), 1.07 billion
3. Bluey (Disney+), 1.04 billion
4. The Recruit (Netflix), 956 million
5. Kinda Pregnant (Netflix), 847 million
6. NCIS (Hulu/Netflix/Paramount+), 834 million
7. Grey’s Anatomy (Hulu/Netflix), 791 million
8. Younger (Netflix), 767 million
9. Law & Order: SVU (Hulu/Peacock), 730 million
10. The Big Bang Theory (Max), 728 million

Original Series:

1. The Night Agent, 1.52 billion minutes
2. Sweet Magnolias, 1.07 billion
3. The Recruit, 956 million
4. Severance (Apple TV+), 582 million
5. American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson (Netflix), 519 million
6. Paradise (Hulu), 476 million
7. Squid Game (Netflix), 430 million
8. Invincible (Prime Video), 419 million
9. Apple Cider Vinegar (Netflix), 410 million
10. Beast Games (Prime Video), 381 million

Acquired Series:

1. Bluey, 1.04 billion minutes
2. NCIS, 834 million
3. Grey’s Anatomy, 791 million
4. Younger, 767 million
5. Law & Order: SVU, 730 million
6. The Big Bang Theory, 728 million
7. Bob’s Burgers (Hulu), 725 million
8. Family Guy (Hulu), 711 million
9. The Rookie (Hulu), 689 million
10. American Dad (Hulu), 667 million

Movies:

1. Kinda Pregnant, 847 million
2. You’re Cordially Invited (Prime Video), 431 million
3. The Menu (Netflix), 380 million
4. Back in Action (Netflix), 286 million
5. The Wild Robot (Peacock), 236 million
6. Moana (Disney+), 208 million
7. The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Peacock), 186 million
8. American Renegades (Netflix), 159 million
9. Sing (Netflix), 145 million
10. Frozen (Disney+), 132 million

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Streaming TV Ratings

As of March 7, 2025, streaming TV ratings reflect the continued growth and dominance of streaming platforms in the U.S. entertainment landscape. While I don’t have comprehensive real-time data for all of 2025, I can provide insights based on trends and specific ratings up to early 2025, drawing from available information.

Streaming viewership has been on a steep upward trajectory. By December 2024, streaming accounted for over 43% of Americans’ total TV viewing time, up from 26% in May 2021, according to Nielsen’s “Streaming Unwrapped” report. In 2024 alone, U.S. audiences spent over 12 trillion minutes streaming—equivalent to 23 million years—a 10% increase from 2023’s 21 million years. This shift highlights how streaming has overtaken traditional TV in many respects, with total TV usage remaining steady while streaming usage surges.

Nielsen’s ARTEY Awards for 2024 crowned Bluey on Disney+ as the top overall streaming title, with 55.62 billion viewing minutes, largely driven by kids aged 2-11 (43% of its audience). For acquired series, the classic western Gunsmoke racked up 10.23 billion minutes across Peacock and Paramount+, appealing strongly to viewers over 50 and Black audiences (36% of its watch time). These figures showcase the diversity of content driving streaming success.

Looking at early 2025, specific weekly ratings from Nielsen provide a snapshot. For January 27–February 2, 2025, The Night Agent on Netflix led with 2.92 billion minutes viewed, followed by The Recruit (1.19 billion minutes) and Younger (1.04 billion minutes), both also on Netflix. Bluey held strong at 1.01 billion minutes, while Apple TV+’s Severance posted 557 million minutes, marking a robust three-week run for the platform (its best since Ted Lasso Season 3 in 2023). Earlier, from January 20–26, The Night Agent hit 3.11 billion minutes, with Severance at 622 million, showing sustained momentum for high-profile originals.

The trend of streaming originals dominating is clear, but acquired content and older shows like Grey’s Anatomy (754 million minutes, January 27–February 2) and Bob’s Burgers (866 million minutes) also retain strong audiences across platforms like Hulu and Netflix.

Paramount+’s Landman (1.38 billion minutes, January 6–12) and Netflix’s Squid Game (2.37 billion minutes in the same week) further illustrate how new releases can spike viewership, though Squid Game dropped 48% from the prior week yet still led by nearly a billion minutes.

These ratings, based on Nielsen’s U.S. TV-only measurements (excluding mobile and computer viewing), suggest streaming’s grip is tightening, with platforms like Netflix, Disney+, and Paramount+ leading the charge. For the most current 2025 data beyond February, trends indicate continued growth in original content viewership, alongside steady interest in nostalgic or acquired series. If you’d like deeper analysis on a specific show or platform, let me know! (Grok)

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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.

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

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Movie Box Office (North America)

February 16, 2025

1. Captain America: Brave New World - $88.5m
2. Paddington in Peru - $13m
3. Heart Eyes - $10m
4. Dog Man - $9.7m
5. Ne Zha 2 - $7.2m
6. Love Hurts - $4.4m
7. Mufasa: The Lion King - $4.2m
8. One of Them Days - $3m
9. Companion - $1.9m
10. Becoming Led Zeppelin - $1.8m

others

Flight Risk
Sonic The Hedgehog 3
Moana 2
Presence
Wolf Man
Nosferatu
Wicked
Babygirl
Game Changer
The Last Showgirl
Gladiator II
Homestead
The Fire Inside

* Correct at time of publication

Movie Box Office (North America)

January 5, 2025

1. Mufasa: The Lion King - $23.8m

2. Sonic The Hedgehog 3 - $21.2m

3. Nosferatu - $13.2m

4. Moana 2 - $12.4m

5. Wicked - $10.2m

6. A Complete Unknown - $8.6m

7. Babygirl - $4.5m

8. Gladiator II - $2.7m

9. Homestead - $2.1m

10. The Fire Inside $1.2m

Movie Box Office (North America)

December 22, 2024

1. Sonic The Hedgehog 3 - $62m

2. Mufasa: The Lion King - $35m

3. Wicked - $13.5m

4. Moana 2 - $13.1m

5. Homestead - $6m

6. Gladiator II - $3.5m

7. Kraven the Hunter - $3.1m

8. The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim - $1.3m

9. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever - $825,000

10. Queer - $364,000

Streaming TV Rankings

October 15, 2024

Top 10

TV Series:

1. Disclaimer (Apple TV+)

2. Nobody Wants This (Netflix)

3. The Penguin (Max)

4. High Potential (Hulu)

5. Teacup (Peacock)

6. Agatha All Along (Disney+)

7. Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)

8. From (MGM+)

9. Slow Horses (Apple TV+)

10. The Old Man (Hulu)

Movies:

1. It's What's Inside (Netflix)

2. Salem's Lot (Hulu)

3. Caddo Lake (Max)

4. Wolfs (Apple TV+)

5. Terrifier (Prime Video)

6. Terrifier 2 (Freevee)

7. Bad Boys: Ride or Die (Netflix)

8. Hold Your Breath (Hulu)

9. Challengers (Prime Video)

10. Lonely Planet (Netflix)

Movie Box Office (North America)

October 13, 2024

1. Terrifier 3 - $18.3m

2. The Wild Robot - $13.5m

3. Joker: Folie à Deux - $7.1m

4. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice - $7.1m

5. Piece By Piece - $3.8m

6. Transformers One - $3.7m

7. Saturday Night - $3.4m

8. My Hero Academia - $3m

9. The Nightmare Before Christmas - $2.3m

10. The Apprentice - $1.6m

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Streaming Entertainment

Netflix

Rankings (Worldwide)

Top 10

September 30 to October 6, 2024

Nobody Wants This
Monsters
Love Is Blind

1. #NobodyWantsThis

2. #Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

3. #LoveIsBlind: S7

4. #Heartstopper: S3

5. #ThePerfectCouple

6. #MrMcMahon

7. #TheAmazingDigitalCircus

8. #UnsolvedMysteries: V5

9. #EmilyInParis: S4

10. #PrisonBreak: S1

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Streaming Industry News: Australia

Ads May Appear On More Services In Bid To Maintain Price Point And Increase Profits

October 2024

Australian Based Streaming Services Feel Global Disruption To Business Model; Consumer Churn And Viewers Spoiled By Online Options Including Free Ones For Price Of Internet Connection

Nine Entertainment's Stan is considering a move to introduce advertising, as the Aussie streaming service looks at ways of lifting revenue.

Stan is one of the few remaining streaming services to run without ads in Australia, with the only other platform not to offer a cheaper, promotion-subsidised subscription, Disney+, expected to introduce advertising sooner rather than later.

Despite managing to successfully compete against the likes of industry giants Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Paramount+, and Binge for close to a decade without incorporating ads, Nine Entertainment's bottom line may now force the company's hand as it looks to make up for diving incomes in a range of areas.

According to the Australian Financial Review, the departure of Nine boss Mike Sneesby has potentially opened the door for the introduction of ads on Stan, with new acting CEO Matt Stanton understood to be considering his options.

Mr Sneesby, who was head of the streaming service before ascending to the leadership of Nine, had kept a close watch over Stan before his departure, with current Stan boss Martin Kugeler apparently given little latitude to make major changes.

Stan was also largely separated from other parts of Nine under Mr Sneesby and was given its own offices while being spared from the worst of the cost-cutting which affected other parts of the business – such as the Financial Review, Sydney Morning Herald and Nine Network.

However, the financial pressures which necessitated those cuts may now be set to hit home, with Mr Stanton having two main options to increase revenue from the streaming service.

The first would be to increase prices, as many other platforms have done in recent years, while the second would be to implement advertising.

The AFR reports that should Nine choose the second option, it would likely begin by placing ads in Stan Sport, given those viewers are already accustomed to having promotional materials incorporated into broadcasts.

Nine had previously considered the inclusion of ads in sports coverage, including in coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, but ultimately decided against it.

Despite this, Nine's sales team are reportedly keen on the prospect of ads in sport coverage as a potential source of revenue in future.

However, incorporating advertising into other programming, such as films and tv shows, is more challenging, and comes with the risk that viewers may move away (known as churn) from Stan and onto Nine's free-to-air options.

There is also the potential that a shift from a more expensive ad-free subscription to a cheaper ad-subsidised one could cost the company money by creating a shortfall in revenue.

Nine has not given any public indication about how it may proceed.

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Nine mulls adding advertising to Stan in search for new revenue

October 9, 2024

Streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video were once entirely commercial-free. Now almost all services have a cheaper ad-backed plan.

By Sam Buckingham-Jones

Streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Paramount+ and Binge were once pristine islands where Australians could pay for the privilege to watch movies and TV shows without advertising.

This is no longer true. All four of those companies now offer cheaper tiers that are subsidised by limited advertising. The other big player, Disney+, has introduced ads in the US and is expected to do so in Australia soon.

There is still one exception to the rule. Stan is now the only ad-free atoll remaining in a crowded sea of streamers.

Stan, which is owned by Nine Entertainment, has been around for 10 years. It is a rare example of a home-grown streaming service that has managed to successfully compete against the likes of Netflix and achieve scale and profitability. That it has done this without advertising hasn’t gone unnoticed.

Mike Sneesby, who founded Stan and went on to run Nine, was asked about running ads more than four years ago. At the start, he usually answered along the same lines: “Just because you can make money out of selling something, it doesn’t necessarily mean you should.” (AFR)

Full article and coverage via subscription to The Australian Financial Review
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https://afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/nine-mulls-adding-advertising-to-stan-in-search-for-new-revenue-20241008-p5kgld

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Online Content

In saturated markets, growth hinges on seizing market share through SEO-centered content marketing and innovation to highlight your business's unique selling points.

Comprehensive competitor and keyword research alongside high-quality, structured content creation are vital to establishing industry authority in competitive markets.

Adoption of emerging platforms and continual monitoring of performance metrics ensure content marketing strategies are result-oriented and adaptive.

A saturated market presents business owners with unique challenges. It can be difficult for new businesses to break into a saturated market or for well-established businesses to increase their revenue. However, with SEO-driven content marketing strategies, you can capture more market share and add to your existing customer base.

What is a saturated market?
A saturated market has little to no new consumer demand for a product or service. This can occur for several reasons, including intense competition, lowered demand or changing trends, making certain products or services obsolete. Some examples of saturated markets include the smartphone manufacturing industry, social media news and services, the fast food industry and the cryptocurrency/Bitcoin news sector.

It's important to distinguish a saturated market from a niche market. Even though they are both extremely competitive, this competition is caused by different factors. Niche industries are competitive because they cater to a much smaller customer base with very specific needs. Saturated markets, in general, consist of a much broader consumer base that has already been claimed by established competitors.

Challenges of a saturated market
Saturated markets present several specific challenges. The lack of customer growth can make it difficult for businesses to grow or diversify their revenue streams. Saturated markets are very difficult to break into since businesses must compete against established suppliers who may have high customer retention rates due to their brand reputation.

The only way for businesses in a saturated market to grow significantly is to steal market share from their competitors. This requires innovation since companies must either increase demand by having a new product or find ways to highlight their brand's unique selling points.

Content marketing strategies for a saturated market
One of the best ways to stand out in a saturated market and steal market share is to update your content marketing strategies.

Start with SEO
SEO is essential if you want to gain visibility in today's saturated markets. Having quality content will not help you if potential consumers are not finding it. Technical SEO and SEO-driven content strategies can help your content rank higher on SERPs, ensuring that your target audience is regularly seeing your content.

Using effective SEO helps you increase your brand visibility and customer base. At Outpace SEO, optimizing multiple forms of content, including images, service pages, blogs and alternate text, is one of the strategies we use to make sure that our clients are as competitive as possible in difficult search landscapes.

Do the right research
To effectively implement SEO-driven marketing, businesses need to research their target demographic, relevant keywords and competitors. For example, at my company, we conduct competitor audits for our clients to identify which topics and types of content are ranking on the first page, as well as any content gaps.

Write original, high-quality content
Businesses can develop an effective content strategy based on keyword research. The content you produce should be original, creative and written by people, not AI - or at least mainly by people, like the hard working folks at Media Man. Updating content regularly and making sure it is accurate can also help you build authority and credibility. High-quality content published regularly will establish you as a major player in your industry, helping you build a customer base.

Optimize content structure
Content structure has the potential to boost rankings and help businesses appear in AI overviews, rich snippets and xAI, and perhaps also ChatGPT search results. One strategy we use to optimize our clients' content is using long-tail keywords and high-volume search queries in the headers. Length is also important: research the average length of your competitor's pages that are ranking in the top spots, and start creating content that is similar in length.

Embrace new platforms
What platforms are your customers using? TikTok, X AI, ChatGPT search and Instagram are just a few examples of new opportunities for content marketing. Keeping up with new platforms rather than sticking to outdated strategies can help you stay ahead of the competition and capture market share. Rather than spreading your resources thin and diluting your brand, identify the most effective platform for your demographic and use it to highlight your unique selling points.

Monitor success
Your marketing strategies should provide tangible results. If they are not, it might be time to adjust. Monitoring the right KPIs, such as engagement, click-through rates, bounce rates, rankings and conversions, can help you gain a clearer picture of which content is actually working for you. Making data-driven decisions about content marketing strategies is one of the best ways to succeed in a saturated market.

Update your content strategies to succeed
If your business is in a saturated market, scaling and increasing revenue will be especially challenging. To succeed, it's important to optimize every aspect of your content so that it works for your business. Using SEO to inform content marketing strategies and making data-driven decisions can help you update and improve content while building brand authority. Stay competitive in saturated markets with SEO-driven content marketing practices.

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Gonzo journalism elements to help keep things interesting ... Human and AI Elements!

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Human and AI Elements!
SEO or Hunt Machine Optimisation is the process of perfecting the website’s visibility to have applicable quests on hunt machines. More visibility in hunt results makes the point attract the attention of the druggies. and the population at large.

Search Machines such as and similar as Google, Yahoo, and Bing use technology to bottleneck on the web on different spots. They collect information about each point and also put them in an indicator. Further, the algorithm analyses the runners in the indicator grounded upon numerous different factors to determine the applicable spots that appear in a hunt result. The ranking factors for seo toronto can be keywords, unique content, applicable length of content, image attributes, etc. Optimizing the point with SEO factors can grease crawling and indexing and help the point rank advanced in hunt results. Unlike paid hunt advertisements, organic rankings on point can’t be achieved on hunt machines. thus, it becomes important to optimize websites to rank advanced in hunt results.

When it comes to Statistics, The first five Google quests on the first runner account for 67.60, while only 0.78 of Google quest click on the alternate runner. 70 of the marketers consider SEO more effective than PPC for generating deals. 51 of shoppers surveyed say they use Google to probe a purchase they plan to make online. These are a many statistics to punctuate the significance of SEO.

An effective SEO strategy can help the runner rank advanced and reach the right followership and increase website business when it comes to businesses. It can also help in getting transformations. Readout why SEO is important for businesses.

1. Increases visibility of a website

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2. Increases website business

Organic hunt is pivotal to a business. Search Machines contribute to a business’s visibility, and SEO can help druggies land to the point. SEO builds an online presence, increases website business, and helps the business to grow. The advanced the website ranks, the further business the business shall admit. The first Google hunt result has a 28.5 click- through rate which falls down to 2.5 for the tenth hunt result.

3. Enhances stoner trust on website

SEO establishes the authority of content on the hunt machine by admitting parameters like unique content, quality backlinks, advanced runner ranking, and stoner geste, which enhances stoner trust in the website. spots that are listed on the hunt machine are considered believable than the runners that aren’t. Quality SEO helps establish business credibility, gives exposure, and enhances its character.

4. This leads to a better consumer experience of the website.

SEO can help in perfecting the consumer experience and furnishing quality content to the consumers. It makes the content dependable through quality backlinks and the right keywords. SEO helps search machines in relating the right spots that are helpful to the stoner. Website speed is another criterion that plays an important part. A slow website will have a high brio and tends to distort the experience.

5. Search Machines aren’t perfect, and if you don’t take applicable way, your website will be ranked lower.

Hunt Machines need or, as we call, colorful conditions to identify point applicability. SEO enables the hunt machine to effectively judge its applicability and show the same in the hunt results. The better these conditions are satisfied, the advanced the runner ranks, which can help the business get website business, make credibility, and lead to transformations.

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Transformations can be appertained to the asked thing the point or business has. That can be enabling deals, subscribing to a service, adding readership, etc. Quality SEO promotes high website business which in turn leads to advanced transformations. High-engaging websites are bound to get a better conversion as they can gather maximum eyeballs.

Conclusion

SEO has come a critical element to the online success of businesses. Businesses who want to make sure of their strong online presence need to invest in SEO.

Fun Fact: The next article/scribe we publish on SEO and the like will be much more traditional in nature, and may not actually get as many readers, such is the nature of the online news and publishing media. More regular SEO news coverage on the Media Man Group of websites.

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Movie Box Office (North America)

September 29, 2024

1. Wild Robot - $35m

2. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice - $16m

3. Transformers One - $9.3m

4. Devara Part 1 - $5.6m

5. Speak No Evil - $4.3m

6. Megalopolis - $4m

7. Deadpool & Wolverine - $2.79m

8. My Old Ass - $2.2m

9. Never Let Go - $2.2m

10. The Substance - $1.6m

others

Am I Racist

Reagan

Jung Kook: I Am Still

Alien: Romulus

The Killer's Game

It Ends with Us

The Forge

God's Not Dead: In God We Trust

Twisters

Blink Twice

Despicable Me 4

Afraid

Inside Out 2

Coraline

The Crow

Trap

Stree 2

Borderlands

Harold and the Purple Crayon

Cuckoo

Longlegs

The Firing Squad

A Quiet Place: Day One

Bad Boys: Ride or Die

The Fabulous Four

Fly Me to the Moon

Raayan

Bad Newz

MaXXXine

The Bikeriders

Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot

Horizon: An American Saga

The Lion King

Kalki 2898 AD

Kinds of Kindness

The Garfield Movie

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Jatt & Juliet 3

Blue Lock Thee Movie - Episode Nagi

Daddio

Janet Planet

The Watchers

The Exorcism

Thelma

GHOST Rite Here Rite Now

Furiosa: A Mad Max Story

The Fall Guy

The Strangers: Chapter 1

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings

Haikyuu!! The Dumpster Battle

In a Violent Nature

Ezra

Sight

* Correct at time of publication

News

Box office numbers down approx 70 percent from last year

(References: Wikipedia, Box Office Mojo, IMDb, Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter)

Combat Sports

December 14, 2024
Saturday Night's Main Event XXXVII

WWE Crown Jewel
November 2, 2024

November 30, 2024
WWE Survivor Series: WarGames

October 27, 2024
UFC 308
Etihad Arena
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Ilia Topuria vs Max Holloway
Robert Whittaker vs Khamzat Chimaev

October 13, 2024
UFC Fight Night Vegas
APEX, Las Vegas
Brandon Royval vs Tatsuro Taira

October 12, 2024
BKFC Spain
Marbella, Spain
3 Title Fights

WWE Bad Blood
Rhodes and Reigns vs The Bloodline
October 5, 2024
Atlanta, Georgia

October 6, 2024
UFC 307
Salt Lake City, Utah

September 29
UFC Fight Night France
Renato Moicano vs Benoît Saint Denis

WWE Speed

September 27, 2024
WWE SmackDown
Hayes vs Andrade 6

September 13, 2024
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
BKFC 66 - Blas vs Reber
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel. Hollywood, Florida

September 14
UFC
UFC Noche aka UFC 306
Sphere, Las Vegas
O'Malley vs Dvalishvili

September 14
Premier Boxing Champions
MGM T-Mobile Arena

Movie Box Office (North America)

September 15, 2024

1. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice - $51.6m

2. Speak No Evil - $11.5

3. Deadpool & Wolverine - $5.2m

4. Am I Racist - $4.8m

5. Reagan - $3m

6. The Killer's Game - $2.6m

7. Alien: Romulus - $2.4m

8. It Ends with Us - $2.3m

9. The Forge - $2m

10. God's Not Dead: In God We Trust - $1.5m

others ...

Twisters

Blink Twice

Despicable Me 4

Afraid

Inside Out 2

Coraline

The Crow

Trap

Stree 2

Borderlands

Harold and the Purple Crayon

Cuckoo

Longlegs

The Firing Squad

A Quiet Place: Day One

Bad Boys: Ride or Die

The Fabulous Four

Fly Me to the Moon

Raayan

Bad Newz

MaXXXine

The Bikeriders

Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot

Horizon: An American Saga

The Lion King

Kalki 2898 AD

Kinds of Kindness

The Garfield Movie

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Jatt & Juliet 3

Blue Lock Thee Movie - Episode Nagi

Daddio

Janet Planet

The Watchers

The Exorcism

Thelma

GHOST Rite Here Rite Now

Furiosa: A Mad Max Story

The Fall Guy

The Strangers: Chapter 1

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings

Haikyuu!! The Dumpster Battle

In a Violent Nature

Ezra

Sight

* Correct at time of publication

News

Box office numbers down approx 70 percent from last year

(References: Wikipedia, Box Office Mojo, IMDb, Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter)

Lists

Pop Culture/Streaming Entertainment

Top 10 Movies Streaming (United States)

August 20, 2024

Top 10 movies

1. The Instigators (Apple TV+)

2. The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (Hulu)

3. The Bikeriders (Peacock)

4. Deadpool 2 (Disney+)

5. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (Netflix)

6. Twister (Max)

7. Challengers (MGM+)

8. If (Paramount+)

9. Deadpool (Disney+)

10. Wicked Little Letters (Netflix)

Pop Culture/Streaming Entertainment

Top 10 Streaming TV (United States)

1. The Umbrella Academy (Netflix)

2. A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (Netflix)

3. Presumed Innocent (Apple TV+)

4. House of the Dragon (Max)

5. Industry (Max)

6. Bad Monkey (Apple TV+)

7. Time Bandits (Apple TV+)

8. The Bear (Hulu)

9. Evil (Paramount+)

10. Batman: Caped Crusader (Prime Video)

Pro Wrestling

WWE Raw

Scotiabank Saddledome
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

September 9, 2024

Full Raw highlights: Sept. 9, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHGULgW_fDU&t=13s&ab_channel=WWE

"Oh God. Howie is stirring" Wade Barrett

"Uncle Howdy staring down Gable and Gable not looking for Rowan who came flying in" Joe Tessitore

"Onto the steel stairs" JT

"That Iron Claw slam from Erik Rowan" Wade Barrett

"This one is as good as over. Get him in the ring. Pin that man. And mercyfully this carnage will finally be over" WB

"With all due respect Bret, but your not in my league" Gunther

"Hockey style punch up right here in Calgary" WB

"And Drew I can assure you of this. When its over, and it will be over, I'm going to find peace. And you know why I'm going to find peace. I'm going to find peace 'cause I'll know in my heart that it will be over and its going to be over because October, Atlanta, Georgia, Bad Blood, it will be CM Punk. It will be Drew McIntyre. It will be Hell In A Cell" Adam Pearce

"Oh, let's go" JT

Fans cheer

Bret Hart returns home to Raw in Calgary: Raw, Sept. 9, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evRp3gGxIrg&ab_channel=WWE

Drew McIntyre will face CM Punk inside Hell in a Cell at Bad Blood: Raw highlights, Sept. 9, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRcQhjaxLkY&t=3s&ab_channel=WWE

Drew McIntyre to Wade Barrett: “Stay out of my business”: Raw highlights, Sept. 9, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkfpnQc3UUw&ab_channel=WWE

Natalya helps Lyra Valkyria & Zelina Vega def. Pure Fusion Collective: Raw highlights, Sept. 9, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yemWPWKPJIY&ab_channel=WWE

FULL MATCH: Jey Uso wins Intercontinental Title No. 1 Contender’s Tournament: Raw, Sept. 9, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7usaFHDITo&t=5s&ab_channel=WWE

Jey Uso is focused on becoming a singles champion: Raw exclusive, Sept. 9, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rzOTentGAQ&t=6s&ab_channel=WWE

The Judgment Day ambush The Terror Twins: Raw highlights, Sept. 9, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOC0W5swIcA&ab_channel=WWE

Liv Morgan helps steal win for “Dirty” Dom as Judgment Day brawls with The LWO: Raw, Sept. 9, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wa-6fCUHPUI&ab_channel=WWE

The Wyatt Sicks conquer American Made in a Street Fight: Raw highlights, Sept. 9, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLzsxsdjoyo&t=11s&ab_channel=WWE

Survivor Series: War Games comes to Vancouver - Tickets on sale this Friday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFsLqanLseQ&ab_channel=WWE

Recap

Wyatt Sicks vs American Made - Street Fight

Bret "The Hitman" Hart to appear!

CM Punk & McIntyre appearance

"Dirty" Dom vs Dragon Lee - mask in danger thanks to Judgement Day?

WWE I/C Contenders Match

Superheroes vs Fyre and Dawn. WWE Women's Tag Team Title

and more.

Bret Hart returns to Raw tonight: WWE Now, Sept. 9, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXObhqqFXXI&ab_channel=WWE

Media Man: Pumped. Buzz for CM Punk and Drew McIntyre. McIntyre as seen in the upcoming movie, 'The Killers Game' Fantasy Booking: Hitman Hart vs Killer McIntyre in a steel cage! How about it CM Punk? Gonzo Pro Wrestling scribe! Strong thumbs up.

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Streaming Entertainment via Grok; X TV Tipped To Eventually Go Head To Head With YouTube, Netflix, But Will Take Many Years To Get To That Point; Customers Waiting To Churn/Switch. Changes Ahead For WBD, HBO, Binge, Paramount And Many Others - Too Many To List! Media Man Founder and Subscriber TV Veteran

Streaming entertainment has transformed how we consume media, offering a vast array of movies, TV shows, music, and more directly to our devices. Here's a breakdown of what's happening in this space as of my last update:

Major Players:

Netflix: Known for its original content like "Stranger Things," "The Crown," and "Squid Game." They've been pushing into gaming and have been experimenting with ad-supported models.

Amazon Prime Video: Comes with Amazon Prime membership. Notable for "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," "The Boys," and its integration with shopping and other Amazon services.

Disney+: A powerhouse for family entertainment, featuring Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and classic Disney content. It's also expanding its library with more adult-oriented content under the Star banner in some regions.

HBO Max: Offers premium content like "Game of Thrones," "Chernobyl," and a vast library of movies. It's also known for its DC Universe shows.

Apple TV+: While newer, it's making waves with high-quality originals like "Ted Lasso," "The Morning Show," and "See."

Peacock (NBCUniversal): Provides a mix of free and premium content, including "The Office," WWE, and original series like "Punky Brewster."

Paramount+: Combines CBS All Access with content from Paramount, Nickelodeon, MTV, and more, featuring shows like "Star Trek: Discovery" and "The Stand."

Trends and Developments:

Original Content: There's a massive push towards creating exclusive content to attract subscribers. This includes movies, series, documentaries, and even live sports.

Global Expansion: Services are increasingly focusing on international markets, either by offering local content or by making their service available in more countries.

Bundling: Companies are bundling their streaming services with other products. For example, Disney has bundles with Hulu and ESPN+.

Ad-Supported Models: To combat rising costs, some platforms like Netflix have introduced or are considering ad-supported tiers.

Direct-to-Streaming Releases: Movies are increasingly bypassing traditional theatrical releases, going straight to streaming platforms, especially noted during global health crises.

Quality Over Quantity: While there's a lot of content, platforms are also focusing on high-quality, award-winning productions to stand out.

Interactive Content: Some platforms are experimenting with interactive movies or shows where viewers can choose the plot direction.

Technological Integration: Enhanced with technologies like 4K, HDR, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos for audio, providing a cinematic experience at home.

Challenges:

Content Saturation: With so many platforms, there's a risk of content fatigue among viewers.

Churn: Subscribers frequently switch between services based on what's currently available, leading to high turnover.

Regulatory Scrutiny: Issues like market dominance, content licensing, and privacy are increasingly under regulatory lenses.

Piracy: Despite advanced measures, piracy remains a challenge, especially for content not easily accessible in certain regions.

If you're interested in a specific aspect of streaming entertainment or want to know about recent developments since my last update, feel free to ask! If there's a particular service or type of content you're curious about, I can dive deeper into those areas. (Grok)

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Streaming TV

Streaming TV has revolutionized how we consume television content, offering a vast array of shows, movies, and original programming through internet-based platforms rather than traditional cable or satellite TV. Here's a breakdown of what you might be interested in regarding streaming TV as of my last update:

Key Players:

Netflix: Known for its extensive library, original content like "Stranger Things," "The Crown," and "Squid Game," and a global reach.

Amazon Prime Video: Comes with an Amazon Prime subscription, offering shows like "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," "The Boys," and movies, plus the integration with shopping services.

Hulu: Offers a mix of current TV episodes, a robust library of older content, and originals like "The Handmaid's Tale." It's also notable for its live TV option.

Disney+: Focuses on family-friendly content, including Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and National Geographic. Hits include "The Mandalorian" and "WandaVision."

HBO Max: Home to HBO's acclaimed series like "Game of Thrones," "Chernobyl," plus a wide range of Warner Bros. movies and new originals.

Apple TV+: While newer, it's gaining traction with high-quality originals like "Ted Lasso," "The Morning Show," and "Foundation."

Peacock: NBCUniversal's service, offering a mix of free and premium content, including "The Office," "Parks and Recreation," and new originals.

Trends and Features:

Ad-Supported vs. Ad-Free: Many services now offer tiers where you can choose between watching with ads for a lower price or paying more for an ad-free experience.

Live TV Streaming: Services like Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and Sling TV allow streaming of live broadcast channels, appealing to sports fans and those who still want traditional TV experiences.

Bundling: Some platforms offer bundles with internet service providers or other streaming services to reduce costs.

Original Content: There's a significant push towards exclusive, original content to differentiate services, leading to a golden age of TV with high-quality, diverse programming.

Global Expansion: Services are increasingly focusing on global markets, offering localized content or subtitles/dubbing in multiple languages.

Technological Considerations:

4K and HDR: Many services now offer content in 4K resolution and HDR, enhancing viewing quality.

Offline Viewing: Most services allow downloading content for offline viewing, which is great for travel or areas with poor internet.

Smart TVs and Devices: Streaming is not just for computers or smartphones anymore; smart TVs, streaming sticks (like Roku, Amazon Fire Stick), and gaming consoles have made streaming accessible on almost any screen.

Challenges:

Content Fragmentation: With content spread across multiple services, there's a growing issue of "streaming fatigue" where consumers feel overwhelmed by the number of subscriptions needed.

Price Increases: As content quality and exclusivity rise, so do subscription costs, leading to discussions about the cost-effectiveness of streaming vs. traditional cable.

Piracy: The fragmentation and cost have somewhat revived piracy concerns as viewers look for ways to access content without multiple subscriptions.

If you're looking for recommendations or have specific questions about streaming services or shows, feel free to ask! If there's been a significant update or new service since my last update, you might want to check the latest reviews or news for the most current information. (Grok)

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Streaming Movies Top 10 (North America)

August 27, 2024

1. Furiosa (Max)

2. The Union (Netflix)

3. Jackpot (Prime Video)

4. The Instigators (Apple TV+)

5. Alien (Hulu)

6. The Bikeriders (Peacock)

7. Immaculate (Hulu)

8. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (Hulu)

9. Alien: Covenant (Hulu)

10. Twister (Max)

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Top 10 Streaming TV (North America)

August 27, 2024

1. Bad Monkey (Apple TV+)

2. The Umbrella Academy (Netflix)

3. Industry (Max)

4. The Bear (Hulu)

5. From (Prime Video)

6. Presumed Innocent (Apple TV+)

7. Emily in Paris (Netflix)

8. Time Bandits (Apple TV+)

9. A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (Netflix)

10. Evil (Paramount+)

Media Man

Pop Culture/Streaming Entertainment

Top 10 Movies Streaming (United States)

1. The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (Hulu)

2. Deadpool 2 (Disney+)

3. Twister (Max)

4. Deadpool (Disney+)

5. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (Netflix)

6. Tarot (Netflix)

7. If (Paramount+)

8. Wicked Little Letters (Netflix)

9. Challengers (MGM+)

10. Abigail (Peacock)

Others

The Beekeeper (Prime Video)

Find Me Falling (Netflix)

My Spy: The Eternal City (Netflix)

*correct at time of publication

Streaming TV (United States)

Top 10 TV

1. House of the Dragon (Max)

2. A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (Netflix)

3. Presumed Innocent (Apple TV+)

4. Batman: Caped Crusader (Prime Video)

5. Time Bandits (Apple TV+)

6. The Decameron (Netflix)

7. The Bear (Hulu)

8. The Boys (Prime Video)

9. Mayor of Kingstown (Paramount+)

10. Evil (Paramount+)

Streaming Service

An online provider of entertainment (music, movies, multi-episode series, etc.) that delivers content over an Internet connection to the subscriber's computer, TV or mobile device.

Netflix, Amazon Prime, Binge (Australia), Kayo Sports (Australia), Hulu, HBO, Disney, ESPN Plus, Gaia, Passionflix, Spotify, Discovery, Peacock, Paramount Plus, Triller TV, UFC Fight Pass, WWE Network and Apple TV+ are examples of paid streaming services.

Examples of free services include Amazon ABC iView, Freedive, Free TV, Hoopla, Kanopy, Pluto TV, Roku Channel, Snagfilms, Sony Crackle, SBS On Demand, Tubi TV, VUDU and Xumo.

Streaming TV/Pop Culture News

Top 10 Streaming Television Rankings

July 11 - 17

1. The Bear - Hulu

2. Presumed Innocent - Apple TV+

3. Sunny - Apple TV+

4. The Boys - Prime Video

5. House of the Dragon - Max

6. My Lady Jane - Prime Video

7. Evil - Paramount+

8. Your Honor - Netflix

9. The Acolyte - Disney+

10. Sausage Party: Foodtopia - Prime Video

Movie Streaming (United States)

July 11 - 17, 2024

1. If - Paramount+

2. The Beekeeper - Prime Video

3. Hillbilly Elegy - Netflix

4. Twister - Max

5. X - Kanopy

6. Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F - Netflix

7. Pearl - Prime Video

8. Monkey Man - Peacock

9. Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire - Max

10. A Quiet Place - Paramount+

WWE SmackDown

July 26, 2024

Top 10 Friday Night SmackDown moments: WWE Top 10, July 26, 2024
https://youtube.com/watch?v=F9UXbZyVxu4&ab_channel=WWE

"And my God" Corey Graves

"A man like like should not be able to fly like Dawkins just did" CG

"Look out behind Michin"

"What's the point of a sneek attack. A jump start before the match" CG

"You don't want to throw hands with the former Golden Gloves champion Baron Corbin" CG

"Just cleaning the clock of one half of the Street Profits" Wade Barrett

"Couple of Scottish witches utilizing the dark arts" WB

"And a frog splash by Logan Paul" CG

"My goodness. Down goes Theory" CG

"And out runs Waller" WB

"Can you blame him" CG

"And the Money In The Bank briefcase right in the mug" CG

"The Bloodline are number one contenders" CG

Full SmackDown highlights: July 26, 2024 https://youtube.com/watch?v=o4Wrej-NYUQ&t=6s

"LA Knight simply refusing to be denied" ... "With his brain clearly not operating at full capacity" Wade Barrett

"Blockbuster from the heavens. Cover by Ford" Corey Graves

"All gas, no breaks, Jacob Fatu just smashed Montez Ford" Corey Graves

"You handed Cody Rhodes a chair and we think it's only fair that you come out here and apologize " ... Grayson Waller

The Bloodline def. The Street Profits to earn a title match: SmackDown highlights, July 26, 2024 https://youtube.com/watch?v=WVxh2eiBYXQ&t=8s

The Street Profits and more battle in high-stakes Gauntlet Match: SmackDown, July 26, 2024 https://youtube.com/watch?v=T8Zzi66UaaA&t=4s

FULL SEGMENT: Terence Crawford lays out Austin Theory with one punch: SmackDown, July 26, 2024 https://youtube.com/watch?v=Tv5UIaPIo8o

Cody Rhodes will go it alone against The Bloodline: SmackDown highlights, July 26, 2024 https://youtube.com/watch?v=WaPt-bd2BzY&t=6s

Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill throw Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn out of the ring: SmackDown, July 26, 2024 https://youtube.com/watch?v=UARLejZlHy8&t=6s

LA Knight vows to stomp Logan Paul at SummerSlam: SmackDown highlights, July 26, 2024 https://youtube.com/watch?v=XFe03u7w-NI&t=5s

Logan Paul and Santos Escobar attack LA Knight: SmackDown highlights, July 26, 2024 https://youtube.com/watch?v=dd9sk_TsyEY&t=4s

"And here comes Paul again. The Maverick. The United States champion"... Corey Graves

LA Knight knocks Logan Paul from apron to beat Santos Escobar: SmackDown highlights, July 26, 2024 https://youtube.com/watch?v=kTFb18gKj_0&t=8s

Tiffany Stratton & Nia Jax def. Bayley & Michin with briefcase attack: SmackDown, July 26, 2024 https://youtube.com/watch?v=PeIWkT597QU&t=2s

Tiffany Stratton and Nia Jax give Michin a pre-match beatdown: SmackDown highlights, July 26, 2024 https://youtube.com/watch?v=LtE8TCPIbvs&t=4s

Tiffany Stratton explains why she’s already the champion: SmackDown exclusive, July 26, 2024 https://youtube.com/watch?v=sy-6jlT54jc

#DIY tell The Bloodline to come and get it: SmackDown exclusive, July 26, 2024 https://youtube.com/watch?v=v5Ygs0Oz4PQ

Moments and highlights to be added to the official WWE YouTube channel

http://youtube.com/wwe

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The Best Qualities That All Successful Musicians Have

The music industry has always been competitive ever since the melodious sound found its way to our precious ears and eyes. Just like online casino games at usa online casinos, the competition has become very stiff due to the new global trends.

But the only way you can turn your passion into a career, you have to want it more than anything. The music legends we know now did not become successful because they too the career lightly.
Rather, they went all out, they put their bodies and souls on the line to be where they are today. If you aspire to be the best musician, here are the best qualities you need to have for a successful career.

You Have No Other Choice

Quite a number of professional musicians got where they are today because they managed to soldier on the struggles that comes within the music industry.

They could have wished for a landslide career whereby everything kicks off on a higher tone. But with the struggles that comes within the industry you have no choice if that what you really want.

Be Patient and Have a Persistent Attitude

This is actually the most important aspect when it comes to having a career in music. Having a successful career in music does not happen overnight. Even the well-known artists in the industry such as Jay-Z and Lorde had to be persistent and patient towards their goals.

You need to put yourself in a position that you will be able to compete with other music superstars. And that cannot happen overnight. You need a lot of dedication towards what you want to achieve. Maybe one day your breakthrough will come after your song is featured in an online casino slot. Recently, we’ve seen online slot machines featuring real music to make things more exciting.

Moreover, you need to put in more time to practice. That will help you to improve your craft as well as your creativity towards your music. The only thing you need to do right in music is being creative. Offer your fans content that shows a lot of passion along with creative and surely you will be home and dry.