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Super Mario Galaxy film targets $200M+ opening weekend
Nintendo and Illumination are positioning the upcoming "Super Mario Galaxy" movie to open with more than $200 million domestically over the Easter holiday weekend. The strategy leans on the franchise’s multigenerational appeal and a family‑focused release window, with analysts citing the 2015 "Avengers: Age of Ultron" $191 million opening as a benchmark.
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By the numbers: K-Love seeks FCC approval to acquire WFCC
The FCC’s ongoing C‑band auctions have stripped B2B media distributors of roughly 60% of their satellite spectrum, and a second auction of Upper C‑band is slated for mid‑2027. Broadcasters now face a shrinking pool of transponder capacity and must redesign distribution for hundreds of channels across legacy and streaming platforms. Managed IP media gateways are emerging as the primary alternative, offering plug‑and‑play redundancy and 99.999% availability. Early adopters are building parallel satellite‑IP models to preserve continuity while preparing for a full migration.
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said the league will not centralize local broadcast rights like MLB and the NBA, allowing each club to choose its own distribution model. Teams may stay on regional sports networks, move to direct‑to‑consumer streams such as...
Bruno Mars’ ninth studio album, The Romantic, entered the Billboard 200 at No. 1 with 186,000 equivalent album units, marking his first chart‑topper since 2013 and his first debut‑at‑No. 1. The week’s tally comprised 93,500 pure sales, 90,500 streaming‑equivalent units (93.95 million streams),...
Despite offering free screenings across the US this SUN, #Neon’s sensation #TheSecretAgent aka #OAgenteSecreto starring #WagnerMoura is just 4th Brazilian film in history to cross the 4M mark at US #BoxOffice, after 94k on 15th limited 3-day weekend, up +72.4%...
Pixar’s new animated feature *Hoppers* opened to a $46 million domestic weekend, bringing its global debut to $88 million. The launch marks the studio’s strongest opening for an original title since *Coco* in 2017 and the best domestic start for a Pixar...
Asmongold, co‑founder of streamer talent agency Mythic Talent, has mutually part‑ed ways with the firm after making inflammatory comments about a U.S. school bombing linked to Iranian airstrikes. Mythic’s brief statement emphasized respect and responsibility while offering no details on...
Hit hard by #HOPPERS, #Sony’s original animation #GOAT will now cross the 150M mark next week at Global #BoxOffice, where it faces a staggered rollout, grossing 4.2M on 4th weekend overseas, a -54.8% drop, for a 62.5M intl. cume over...
#EmeraldFennell’s adaptation #WutheringHeights starring #MargotRobbie & #JacobElordi will beat #AnyoneButYou’s 220.3M global run on WED at Global #BoxOffice. after grossing strong 8.7M overseas on 4th weekend, just a -44.2% drop from last weekend, for a 134.9M cume over 78 intl....
Cable networks such as ESPN, CNN and AMC continue to rely on subscriber carriage fees rather than moving to free over‑the‑air (OTA) television. In 2024 they collected over $40 billion in carriage fees, while advertising revenue declined about 10 % year‑over‑year. Technical...
#Scream7 fell sharply in its 2nd wknd and took 2nd place with $17.3M. Drop was bigger than what recent franchise flicks had: -73% | 2026 | Scream 7 -61% | 2023 | Scream 6 -59% | 2022 | Scream 10-day domestic #boxoffice sits at...
Just sent a $500k proposal to develop a new show around gold mining. Think Gold Rush, but interactive.
Sling TV, a DISH/EchoStar subsidiary, introduced low‑cost daily Passes in 2025, attracting budget‑conscious cord‑cutters. Despite strong subscriber numbers—over 1.5 million—the parent’s strained balance sheet and costly 5G rollout have made Sling a non‑core asset. Analysts predict DISH may put Sling TV...
The NYT have sacrificed being “the paper of record” and exchange for games, cooking and a great direct to consumer business
#TheBride will cost Warner Bros $100M+ in losses #Hoppers gets Pixar back on track Here’s #MMT🌕 Midnight Movie Money to break it all down https://t.co/tR45x1FzCL
YouTube TV has launched a personalized subscription system that lets users build their own channel packages from 12 genre‑based bundles. The web‑only tool analyzes viewing history and suggests mixes of sports, entertainment, news and family channels, allowing customers to drop...
#GOAT ascends to $146.3M globally against $80M budget so still a ways to go for profitability https://t.co/3ZfNy2WTPD
🚨$90M BOMB ALERT🚨 #TheBride debuts with just $7.3M against that $90M budget Adds paltry $6.3M overseas for minuscule $13.6M global opening WB gonna lose $100M+ on this minimum 💀💀💀💀💀 https://t.co/yxGxmKbjiL
Ada Mockute Jaime, Nordcurrent’s senior leader, explains how the company scales mobile games by aligning product, marketing and community functions while leveraging creator‑driven discovery. She highlights the success of global titles such as Airplane Chefs and Cooking Fever, noting that universal mechanics...
#Hoppers hits $46M domestic debut, adding $42M overseas for $88M global bow Biggest worldwide debut for original animation since COCO https://t.co/Cl1dChzF6o
New pod: Gary Bettman on the Olympics, local media, and the NHL's ESPN and TNT deals. https://t.co/6z46IxChiO
Paramount Global agreed to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in a $110 billion deal, one of the largest media mergers in recent memory. The transaction arrives amid slowing subscriber growth and rising content costs, prompting heightened scrutiny from U.S. federal, state and...
Tip of the hat to Eddy, Oliver and the Apple team on their approach to distributing the new F1 rights. Fan first strategy, unlocking availability beyond their owned and operated platforms is good for everyone. Excited that @Tubi is part...
The Australian Communications and Media Authority’s 2025 report shows free‑to‑air (FTA) TV viewership rebounding to 52 % of adults, driven by younger audiences, while subscription streaming remains stable at 68 % usage. ABC iview continues to dominate FTA catch‑up but its share fell...
NEW @PuckNews: On heels of Telegraph acquisition, Mathias Döpfner told charges that Axel Springer was unlikely to make more big acquisitions in near future, noting that Murdochs were unlikely to sell The Wall Street Journal, which Springer couldn’t afford anyway. https://t.co/1NKCcK3NXz
President Donald Trump’s media arm has introduced Truth+, a live‑TV streaming service that combines a free tier with a $9.99 premium Patriot Package. The free tier provides 21 live channels, over 1,000 on‑demand titles, DVR capabilities and multi‑device support, while...
Indie filmmakers often blame poor scripts for funding failures, but the real culprit is a broken financial structure. Investors evaluate risk, recoupment probability, liquidity timeline, and market position within minutes, discarding projects that lack realistic budgets, clear audience targeting, solid...
Free online content is underpinned by affiliate marketing, where creators embed trackable links that generate commissions for purchases. Networks such as Awin, CJ Affiliate, and RevenueLab provide the infrastructure, even supporting crypto payouts, allowing niche publishers to stay afloat without...
Humble Bundle marks its 15th anniversary with a special “15 Time Capsule” bundle featuring ten Steam Deck‑compatible indie titles at deep discounts. The collection includes OddSparks: An Automation Adventure, Inkbound, Kill Knight, Mark of the Deep and other classics such...
Disney’s 20th Century Studios saw Predator: Badlands retain the No. 1 spot on the Circana VideoScan overall disc sales and Blu‑ray charts for the week ending Feb. 28, marking its second consecutive week at the top. The sci‑fi action title slipped to No. 2...
The Writers Guild of America released its Pattern of Demands ahead of negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers, a step approved by 97.4% of its members. The document outlines broad objectives on health and pension contributions,...
The NHL’s post‑Olympic slate is showing an early ratings lift, with the first eight telecasts on ABC, ESPN and TNT averaging 603,000 viewers – a 23% increase over the pre‑Olympic baseline. ESPN’s coverage now averages 785,000 viewers, up 17% year‑over‑year,...
The *Scrubs* revival premiered to 11.36 million cross‑platform viewers, becoming ABC’s highest‑rated comedy debut in 17 years and the network’s top streaming launch in over a year. The show leads the network’s linear adults 18‑49 ratings after three episodes and holds 90%...
The music industry saw a wave of senior appointments in early March 2026, with beatBread adding a CFO, a head of financial operations, and an AI board advisor. Moises recruited pop star Charlie Puth as chief music officer, while Sony...
SAS Airlines has become the first carrier to launch a dedicated BBC Nordic on‑demand channel, thanks to a partnership brokered by Touch Inflight Solutions. The new offering provides passengers with a curated selection of British titles, ranging from murder mysteries...
The FCC has approved the transfer of Legend Communications’ 24 radio stations in northern Wyoming from Susan K. Patrick to her ex‑husband Larry Patrick. The move follows Susan Patrick’s felony conviction for under‑reporting roughly $9 million in income and a subsequent...
NEW @PuckNews: David Ellison has lost faith in Jeff Shell and sources believe he is unlikely to survive at Paramount past its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. https://t.co/fSCgcW4ews
ABC’s long‑running reality series Shark Tank entered its 17th season with a schedule shift from Friday to Wednesday nights, prompting speculation about its ratings impact. Season 16 averaged a 0.27 rating in the 18‑49 demographic and attracted 2.81 million viewers, providing...
Tim Pernetti, American Conference commissioner just talked at the White House college round table, he is reportedly one of three finalists for NFLPA executive director job that should have a winner shortly
⚡️ Netflix Will Use AI to Increase the Velocity of Content Creation ⚡️ $NFLX @netflix released a short five minute explainer video with InterPositive founder and actor Ben Affleck, Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria, and Netflix Chief Product and...
YouTooz confirmed it will release three chibi‑styled Metaphor: ReFantazio figures and a Heismay Noctule plush, with pre‑orders opening on March 10, 2026. The figures depict the game’s protagonist Will, Leon Strohl da Haliaetus, and Eiselin Burchelli Meijal Hulkenberg, each holding...
Marvel Snap returned after a year‑long TikTok ban, with Second Dinner Studios now self‑publishing the title. The studio released roughly 100 new cards in 2025 and unveiled a "Foundational Focus" roadmap that includes the Objective keyword and a forthcoming Draft...
Survivor’s Spring 2026 season posted an average of 5.0 million viewers and a 0.95 rating in the coveted 18‑49 demographic across its first two episodes. Both metrics represent double‑digit year‑over‑year growth, with total viewership up 44% and the demo rating climbing...
SpotVault’s Spring 2026 ratings show ABC’s new drama RJ Decker premiered Tuesday, March 3, at 10 p.m. with a preliminary rating of 3.692 and a 0.21 lead. The key 18‑49 demographic registered only 0.3 viewers, reflecting a 79% drop compared with earlier benchmarks....
Terra Nil, the acclaimed reverse city‑builder from Free Lives, will exit Netflix Games on March 27, 2026, exactly three years after its debut. The departure is part of a broader wave of over 50 third‑party titles leaving the platform as...
Sentinels announced the signing of Canadian initiator Jonah P (JonahP) to its 2026 VCT roster, likely stepping in for Kyu. The move follows a disappointing VCT Americas Kickoff where the team secured only one series and missed Masters Santiago. JonahP arrives...
CNN C.E.O. Mark Thompson emails staff: “On U.S. cable, we’ve had our best weekend in four years and have been #2 in all of cable (news and non-news) since the conflict started.” Here’s his note: https://t.co/FNhiGsX819
Hanwha Life Insurance announced an exclusive official sponsorship of Korea's esports national team for the 2026 Aichi‑Nagoya Asian Games. The deal makes Hanwha the sole financial‑sector sponsor, supporting roughly 50 athletes competing in nine titles. The insurer will fund preparation,...
Connoisseur Media announced internal promotions to strengthen its Long Island radio cluster. Sales Director Darren DiPrima has been elevated to Station Manager, a role that unifies programming, sales, promotions, and operations. Simultaneously, Patrick Shea will serve as Director of Technical...
ESPN has officially taken over NFL Network, absorbing all existing on‑air talent contracts as of April 1. Employees will remain under their current deals until expiration, after which they must negotiate new agreements with Disney’s ESPN division. The transition has sparked...
⚡️ Premium-Priced AI Tier Coming to @Spotify ⚡️ $SPOT Spotify will transform from AI loser to AI winner over the course of 2026 https://t.co/DgqxhetIEf
