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‘Adolescence’ Is No. 1 on Netflix for First Half of 2025
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/adolescence-no-1-netflix-first-half-2025-1236319015/

#Netflix

Netflix’s Most Viewed Series for 2025’s First Half Is … Not ‘Squid Game’

‘Adolescence’ sits atop the streamer’s semiannual data release, with the Korean smash right behind it.

The Hollywood Reporter

Anthony Dean 7h ago

CBS to Cancel 'Late Show With Stephen Colbert' Citing Finances
https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/cbs-cancel-late-show-stephen-colbert-financial-decision-1236464356/

CBS to Cancel 'Late Show With Stephen Colbert' Citing Finances

CBS said it planned to cancel Stephen Colbert's Late Show after next season, citing the weakening finances of late night

Variety

Anthony Dean 8h ago

Ars Technica 9h ago

Dictionary.com “devastated” paid users by abruptly deleting saved words lists
Dictionary website isn't offering refunds and is now only available with ads.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/07/dictionary-com-devastated-paid-users-by-abruptly-deleting-saved-words-lists/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

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Anthony Dean 12h ago

Peacock also now not only costs more, but has less stuff vs this time a year ago, with the departure of Hallmark.

Wrestling fans: how is Peacock's WWE side is holding up? Is Raw on Netflix impacting things at all?

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Anthony Dean 12h ago

I get Peacock free as a Comcast customer (unless that changes). This would definitely make me cancel it otherwise. Since when is Peacock worth as much as Netflix or even HBO Max (which also cost $17-$18 a month)?! At least similar secondary service Paramount+ has Star Trek/SpongeBob...

Anthony Dean 12h ago

Lilo & Stitch Becomes First 2025 Title to Cross $1 Billion Globally
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/lilo-and-stitch-becomes-first-billion-box-office-1236318553/

Box Office Milestone: ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Becomes First Title of 2025 to Cross $1 Billion Globally

The live-action blockbuster is the first Hollywood film to join the billion-dollar club since fellow Disney 2024 family pic 'Moana 2' over Thanksgiving in 2024.

The Hollywood Reporter

Anthony Dean 12h ago

A $3 hike on ad and ad-free Peacock plans; now $11/mo. with ads, or $17/mo. ad-free. Also a new limited content tier at $8/mo.

Peacock Hikes Prices of Ad Tiers and Ad-Free Tiers as NBA Looms
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/peacock-hikes-prices-ad-tiers-nba-1236318749/

#Peacock #streaming

Peacock Hikes Subscription Prices By $3 Per Month as the Arrival of the NBA Looms

The company is also rolling out a cheaper plan called Peacock Select, with current seasons of NBC and Bravo shows, and some library content.

The Hollywood Reporter

Anthony Dean 12h ago

'Barbie' Animated Feature: Illumination & Mattel Studios Close Deal
https://deadline.com/2025/07/barbie-animated-feature-illumination-mattel-studios-close-deal-1236461077/

‘Barbie’ Animated Feature In Works From Illumination & Mattel Studios

A 'Barbie' animated feature is moving forward, as Illumination & Mattel Studios have closed a deal percolating for some time, sources tell Deadline.

Deadline

Anthony Dean 14h ago

From 2018: What were the main influences and trends in 2000s TV animation?
https://www.diversetechgeek.com/influences-trends-2000s-tv-animation/

#animation #2000s #ThrowbackThursday

What were the main influences and trends in 2000s TV animation?

A look at the major trends in 2000s TV animation, from “slice-of-life” TV shows to the influence of anime on Western animation.

Diverse Tech Geek

Anthony Dean 14h ago

From October: Basic Plex and Jellyfin server tips
https://www.diversetechgeek.com/basic-plex-jellyfin-server-tips/

#plex #Jellyfin #ThrowbackThursday

Basic Plex and Jellyfin server tips

A list of some basic tips on setting up Plex and Jellyfin media servers, including naming media files.

Diverse Tech Geek

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