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March 15, 2026 (Sydney, Australia)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

1. Virgin River
2. One Piece
3. WWE SmackDown
4. Dynasty: The Murdochs
5. Dinosaurs
6. Bridgerton
7. Age Of Attraction
8. Love Is Blind: The Reunion
9. Phantom Lawyer
10. A Friend: A Murderer

others ...

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

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

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March 11, 2026 (Sydney, Australia)

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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

@netflix

March 2, 2026 (Sydney, Australia)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

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!

*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

News Flashback

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

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

January 21, 2026

*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

*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

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!

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.

Netflix: News

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.

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 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) and February 2026

Streaming

Netflix
@netflix

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

Feb 11, 2026

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 referene 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

News

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

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

January 21, 2026

*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

*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

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!

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.

Netflix: News

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.

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 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) and February 2026

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Netflix Casino Based Series, Casino Culture/Entertainment and more

December 2025

Past, Present and Future

Martin Scorsese, creators of ‘Billions’ teaming up for Netflix Las Vegas drama

Netflix has ordered a series set in Las Vegas from three people who know the territory well: Casino director Martin Scorsese and Ocean’s Thirteen writers and Billions co-creators Brian Koppelman and David Levien.

The streamer has given an eight-episode order to the drama, which will center on the president of a hot Las Vegas hotel/casino and the moves he makes to secure and expand his position in the city. Koppelman and Levien are writing the currently untitled show and will serve as showrunners.

The pair will executive produce with Scorsese and his Sikelia Productions, Julie Yorn and Rick Yorn of Expanded Media, Paul Schiff and Beth Schacter.

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Casino Notes

Casino (TV series / mini-series) Casino (1995–1997):
A famous five-part American television mini-series directed by Martin Scorsese, sometimes referred to as the “Casino trilogy/series” informally because it completes Scorsese’s unofficial mafia trilogy (along with Goodfellas and Casino the movie). However, it’s not actually a traditional TV series but a long-form film released in parts in some countries.

More commonly, people just mean the 1995 film Casino itself when they say “Casino series.”

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Casino (1995) – Martin Scorsese Film & Its Informal "Series"

The iconic 1995 film Casino directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Sharon Stone, is often grouped with Scorsese’s other mafia/gangster films as an unofficial trilogy:

Goodfellas (1990) Casino (1995) The Irishman (2019)

Fans and critics frequently refer to these three as Scorsese’s “Casino trilogy” or “mob series,” even though they are not direct sequels.

News

Casino (2005–2006) – A short-lived Norwegian drama series about a group of friends running an illegal poker club.

Las Vegas (2003–2008) – NBC series starring James Caan and Josh Duhamel set in a fictional Las Vegas casino (the Montecito). Often what people mean when they say “casino series” in the 2000s context.

Tilt (2005) – ESPN drama about professional poker players trying to take down a corrupt card room boss.

Luck (2012) – HBO series created by David Milch, set at a California racetrack with heavy gambling elements (cancelled after one season).

YouTube / Streaming Content (Modern Usage)

In recent years, “Casino Series” most commonly refers to long-running YouTube or Twitch slot machine/streaming series by popular gambling creators:

NG Slot – “Casino Series” episodes where he plays high-limit slots in Las Vegas and elsewhere.

The Big Jackpot (Raja) – Famous for his “Boom!” catchphrase and multi-hour “Casino Series” videos.

Slotlady, Brian Christopher Slots, etc., all have ongoing “casino series” playlists.

Poker Tournament Series

Major recurring poker tournament festivals are sometimes called “casino series”

Wynn Signature Series

Venetian DeepStack Extravaganza

Aria Poker Classic

Commerce Casino’s L.A. Poker Classic series, etc.

News

Notes

Many online casinos (PokerStars, 888poker, partypoker, GGPoker, ACR Poker, etc.) run branded poker tournament series with “Casino” in the name, for example:

PokerStars Casino Series (occasional themed online festivals)
888poker Casino Pride Series or similar regional series GGPoker sometimes partners with land-based casinos for “Casino Championship Series”
Land-based casino tournament series
Major casino chains frequently host recurring poker or slots series:

Wynn Signature Series (Wynn Las Vegas)

Venetian DeepStack Extravaganza / DeepStack Championship Series

Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO)
Commerce Casino LA Poker Classic series
Choctaw Casino Championship Series (Durant, Oklahoma)
Borgata Poker Open / Almighties Million series

Top 10

Netflix

Top 10

Current

December 31, 2025

Shows

1. Stranger Things S5
2. Ricky Gervais: Mortality
3. Emily In Paris (For Australia)
3. Sean Combs: The Reckoning
4. WWE RAW (number one for Australia today)!
5. Red Road
6. Sanctuary: A Witch's Tale
7. Man vs Baby
8. Younger
9. Dave Shappelle: The Unstoppable
10. Sean Combs: The Reckoning

Movies

1. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
1. Goodbye June (Australia)
2. My Secret Santa and The Croods: A New Age (for Australia)
2. Reunion (Australia)
3. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
4. The Grinch
5. Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hilberbrant Story
6. Madagascar
7. Kpop Demon Hunters (for Australia today)
8. Life After Fighting
9. The Great Flood (for Australia)
10. The Corruptor (for Australia today)

Kids Movies

10. How The Grinch Stole Christmas

*Rakings can change quickly

*Correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

News

The Lead Up

Top 10

Dec 17, 2025

Shows

1. Man vs Baby
2. WWE RAW (number one for Australia today)!
3. Sean Combs: The Reckoning
4. Younger
5. Stranger Things
6. Solar Opposites
7. The Abandons
8. Owning Manhattan and Ripple (for Australia today)!
9. Simon Cowell: The Next Act
10. Single Papa

Movies

1. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
2. My Secret Santa and The Croods: A New Age (for Australia)
3. Jay Kelly and Tightrope (for Australia today)
4. The Croods: A New Age and My Secret Santa (for Australia today)
5. How The Grinch Stole Christmas
6. Those Who Wish Me Dead and Elf (for Australia today)
7. Elf and Kpop Demon Hunters (for Australia today)
8. Over The Hedge
9. The Lorax and Those Who Wish Me Dead (for Australia)
10. Clifford: The Big Red Dog and The Lorax (for Australia today)

*Rakings can change quickly

*Correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

The Lead Up

Top 10

December 12, 2025

Shows

1. Man vs Baby
2. Sean Combs: The Reckoning
3. Stranger Things
4. The Abandons
5. Ripple
6. The Beast In Me
7. Mean Mums
8. Owning Manhattan
9. Parish
10. Mark Rober's CrunchLabs

Movies

1. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
2. My Secret Santa
3. Jay Kelly
4. The Croods: A New Age
5. How The Grinch Stole Christmas
6. Those Who Wish Me Dead
7. Elf
8. Kpop Demon Hunters
9. The Lorax
10. Clifford: The Big Red Dog

*Rakings can change quickly

*Correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

News

The Lead Up

Top 10

Current

December 8, 2025
(Sydney, Australia)

Shows:

1. Sean Combs: The Reckoning
2. Stranger Things
3. The Abandons
4. Ripple
5. The Beast In Me
6.Matt Rife Unwrapped: A Christmas Crowdwork Special
7. Owning Manhattan
8. The Rats: A Witcher Tale
9. Mark Rober's CrunchLabs
10. Educators

Movies:

1. My Secret Santa
2. Jay Kelly
3. Those Who Wish Me Dead
4. Troll 2
5. How The Grinch Stole Christmas
6. Dr, Seuss' The Lorax
7.. Elf
8.Jingle Bell Heist
9. K-pop Demon Hunters
10. Champagne Problems

*Rakings can change quickly

*Correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*WWE RAW expected to rank well in Australia. Live broadcast into Australia at Noon. Road To both Saturday Night's Main Event and John Cena: The Last Time Is Now Tournament Final.

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The Lead Up

Top 10

Movies:

1. Jingle Bell Heist
2. Champagne Problems
3. In Your Dreams
4. Train Dreams
5. K-pop Demon Hunters
6. Sunnysanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari
7. The Carmen Family Deaths
8. Wicked
9. The Equalizer 3
10. Non-Stop

Shows:

1. Stranger Things: Season 5
2. Missing: Dead Or Alive
3. The Beast In Me
4. Kevin Hart: Acting My Age
5. Mark Rober's Crunchlabs
6. One Shot With Ed Sheeran: A Music Experience
7. Is It Cake? Holiday
8. A Man On The Inside
9. Absentia
10. Fisk

*WWE Survivor Series: WarGames ranked well.

*Rakings can change quickly

*Correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

* Kids TV Shows

6. Jurassic World: Chaos Theory

(Sources: Netflix live broadcast and Netflix: TUDUM)

Current

December 17, 2025

Shows

Movies

*Rakings can change quickly

*Correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

The Lead Up

Top 10

December 12, 2025

Shows

1. Man vs Baby
2. Sean Combs: The Reckoning
3. Stranger Things
4. The Abandons
5. Ripple
6. The Beast In Me
7. Mean Mums
8. Owning Manhattan
9. Parish
10. Mark Rober's CrunchLabs

Movies

*Rakings can change quickly

*Correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

News

The Lead Up

Top 10

Current

December 8, 2025
(Sydney, Australia)

Shows:

Movies:

*Rakings can change quickly

*Correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*WWE RAW expected to rank well in Australia. Live broadcast into Australia at Noon. Road To both Saturday Night's Main Event and John Cena: The Last Time Is Now Tournament Final.

News

The Lead Up

Top 10

Movies:

Shows:

*WWE Survivor Series: WarGames ranked well.

*Rakings can change quickly

*Correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

* Kids TV Shows

6. Jurassic World: Chaos Theory

(Sources: Netflix live broadcast and Netflix: TUDUM)

TV News

TV Premiere Dates

November 2025

(In Case You Missed It)

Sunday, Nov. 2
9 p.m.: Robin Hood (MGM+)
10:30 p.m.: I Love LA (HBO/HBO Max)

Monday, Nov. 3
Crutch (Paramount+, all episodes)
8 p.m.: St. Denis Medical (NBC)

Tuesday, Nov. 4
Squid Game: The Challenge (Netflix)
All’s Fair (Hulu)
10 p.m.: Who Hired the Hitman? (ID)

Wednesday, Nov. 5
9 p.m.: Expedition Unknown (Discovery)

Thursday, Nov. 6
All Her Fault (Peacock, all episodes)
Death by Lightning (Netflix)
The Vince Staples Show (Netflix)
9 p.m.: Alex vs. ARod (HBO)

Friday, Nov. 7
Pluribus (Apple TV+)
Maxton Hall — The World Between Us (Prime Video)
8 p.m.: Happy’s Place (NBC), Power Book IV: Force (Starz, final season), Mistletoe Murders (Hallmark)
8:30 p.m.: Stumble (NBC)

Saturday, Nov. 8
8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT: Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (Disney+)

Monday, Nov. 10
Sesame Street (Netflix)
Marines (Netflix)
8:30 p.m.: The Paper (NBC, broadcast premiere)

Tuesday, Nov. 11
9:15 p.m.: Surviving Mormonism With Heather Gay (Bravo; all episodes on Peacock Nov. 12)
10 p.m.: Mysteries Unearthed With Danny Trejo (History)

Wednesday, Nov. 12
Selling the OC (Netflix)
Palm Royale (Apple TV+)

Thursday, Nov. 13
The Beast in Me (Netflix)
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (Hulu, all episodes)
Last Samurai Standing (Netflix)
My Nightmare Stalker: The Eva LaRue Story (Paramount+)
Tiffany Haddish Goes Off (Peacock)

Friday, Nov. 14
Malice (Prime Video, all episodes)
Lego Marvel Avengers: Strange Tails (Disney+)

Sunday, Nov. 16
Landman (Paramount+)
Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints (Fox Nation)
8 p.m.: The American Revolution (PBS)

Monday, Nov. 17
June Farms (Prime Video)

Wednesday, Nov. 19
The Mighty Nein (Prime Video)
8 p.m.: CMA Awards (ABC)

Thursday, Nov. 20
A Man on the Inside (Netflix)
The Assassin (AMC+)
The Great British Baking Show: Holidays (Netflix)
High Horse: The Black Cowboy (Peacock)
The Celebrity Traitors UK (Peacock, all episodes)

Friday, Nov. 21
One Shot With Ed Sheeran (Netflix)

Monday, Nov. 24
Bel-Air (Peacock, final season)
8 p.m.: Everybody Loves Raymond 30th Anniversary Reunion (CBS)

Tuesday, Nov. 25
Is It Cake? Holiday (Netflix)
Shakespeare and Hathaway: Private Investigators (BritBox)

Wednesday, Nov. 26
Stranger Things (Netflix, final season part one)
Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age (Apple TV+)
The Beatles Anthology 2025 (Disney+)

Friday, Nov. 28
Heated Rivalry (HBO Max)
10 p.m.: It’s Florida, Man (HBO)

Sunday, Nov. 30
Words + Music (MGM+)
9 p.m.: Married to Medicine (Bravo)

Other: November

Combat Sports

Saturday, Nov 28
WWE Survivor Series: WarGames
(ESPN for U.S)
(Netflix international)

Other: December

Combat Sports

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event
December 13, 2025
John Cena's Last Month: The Last Time Is Now
Washington, DC
NBC for U.S)
YouTube for Australia and numerous international markets

Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua
Judgement Day
December 19th
Miami, Florida
(Netflix globally)

News

Netflix

The List

October 31, 2025

Top Shows In Australia Today

1. Son Of A Donkey
2. Nobody Wants This
3.Selling Sunset
4. The Witcher
5. The Asset
6. Physical Asia

Top Movies In Australia Today

1. Aileen: Queen Of The Serial Killers
2. A House Of Dynamite
3. Ballad Of A Small Player
4. Kpop Demon Hunters
5. Idli Kadai
6. The Woman In Cabin 10

Top shows (Global)

1. Son Of A Donkey
2.Nobody Wants This
3. The Diplomat
4. Boots
5. The Asset
6. Physical Asia
7. The Diplomat
8. Boots
9. Baby Shark Hospital Play
10. Gupi

*getting conflicted reports today. Ratings are approx, however not 100 percent today. Releasing news without further delay! Happy Halloween! Trick and Treat!

Others/News

The Night Agent: Spent 14 weeks in the top 10

Stranger Things: Season 5 hits on Nov 27. Tipped for worldwide number one.

News

Top : Worldwide

1. Aileen: Queen Of The Serial Killers
2. A House Of Dynamite
3. Ballad Of A Small Player
4. The Twits
5. Idli Kadai
6. The Woman In Cabin 10
7. Don't Say A Word
8. Taken In Plain Sight
9. I Know What You Did Last Summer
10. Mystify: Michael Hutchence

*ratings can change quickly

News

We expect WWE to rise up in the rankings soon. Lots of American Football and other U.S sports competing for eyeballs at present. Ramping up to WWE Survivor Series season! Saturday Night's Main Event on other platforms (not Netflix) later tonight for most markets!

Websites

Netflix: TUDUM
https://netflix.com/tudum

Netflix: TUDUM: Top 10
https://netflix.com/tudum/top10

Netflix YouTube
https://youtube.com/@Netflix

Media Man: Strong finish to Oct. Strong start to Nov!

November 2025

November 1
* A Very Vintage Christmas
* Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
* Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls
* Baby Driver
* Back to the Future
* Back to the Future Part II
* Back to the Future Part III
* Broadchurch: Season 1
* Broadchurch: Season 2
* Broadchurch: Season 3
* Charlie’s Angels
* Crazy Rich Asians
* Dear Santa
* Doctor Sleep
* Don’t Worry Darling
* Dr. Dolittle
* Dr. Dolittle 2
* Elvis
* Frances Ha
* Game Night
* Happy Christmas
* The Hangover
* The Hangover: Part II
* The Hangover: Part III
* I Know What You Did Last Summer
* In the Heights
* Isn’t It Romantic
* Judas and the Black Messiah
* Just Mercy
* The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part
* Life of the Party
* The Little Things
* Merry Liddle Christmas
* The Nun II
* Ocean’s 8
* Paddington 2
* The Patriot
* Ready Player One
* Tenet
* This Is the End
* Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christmas
* The Way Back
* Wonka

Nov 2
* King Richard
* The Outfit

Nov 3
* Dr. Seuss’s The Sneetches — NETFLIX FAMILY
An unexpected friendship forms between two young Sneetches on an island surrounded by beaches in this sweet musical special set in the world of Seuss.
* In Waves and War — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
In this documentary, three former Navy SEALs with post-combat trauma turn to an unexpected treatment for healing and hope — psychedelic-assisted therapy.

Nov 4
* Leanne Morgan: Unspeakable Things — NETFLIX COMEDY SPECIAL
In this new hour, Leanne Morgan: Unspeakable Things, the comedic powerhouse returns to the stage with her classic southern drawl and unique points of view, opening up about everything—from newfound stardom and family life, to trying CBD for the first and last time, serving up the kind of real, relatable, and sometimes cheeky stories you can’t get enough of.
* Minx: Seasons 1-2
* Squid Game: The Challenge: Season 2 — NETFLIX SERIES
The Emmy® nominated and BAFTA winning global sensation Squid Game: The Challenge returns for a gripping second season. This time, 456 brand-new contestants will enter the ultimate test of strategy, alliances, and endurance as they compete for a life-changing $4.56 million prize. Inspired by the iconic original series – with shocking new twists and never-before-seen games – season two raises the stakes higher than ever. As players face elimination at every turn, only one can emerge victorious. New players. New games. New rules.

Nov 5
* Election
* Heweliusz (PL) — NETFLIX SERIES
After a catastrophic ferry disaster, the off-duty captain seeks answers and justice for those who lost their lives — and those they left behind.
* Just Alice (CO) — NETFLIX SERIES
Torn between two loves, Alicia secretly marries both a famous writer and a former priest. How long can she juggle love, lies and her double life?

Nov 6
* The Bad Guys: Breaking In — NETFLIX FAMILY
How did the Bad Guys break into the bad guy business in the first place? Find out in this hilarious prequel series set before the hit films.
* Bride Wars
* Death by Lightning — NETFLIX SERIES
Death by Lightning is a drama series that brings to life the epic and stranger-than-fiction true story of James Garfield, reluctant 20th president of the United States, and his greatest admirer Charles Guiteau — the man who would come to kill him.
* The Vince Staples Show: Season 2 — NETFLIX SERIES
When his football-star uncle dies, Vince embarks on a bizarre, funny and occasionally sinister odyssey into his complicated life history.

Nov 7
* A Holiday Engagement
* As You Stood By (KR) — NETFLIX SERIES
When two women plot to end an abusive marriage through murder, an unexpected visitor arrives — threatening to shatter everything they’ve carefully planned.
* Baramulla (IN) — NETFLIX FILM
A cop’s inquiry into child kidnappings unravels chilling secrets as supernatural events endanger his family and the peaceful town of Baramulla.
* Christmas in the Heartland
* Frankenstein — NETFLIX FILM
Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro adapts Mary Shelley’s classic tale of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist who brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.
* Groom & Two Brides (KW) — NETFLIX FILM
Adam is allergic to love, but somehow ends up engaged to both his boss’s daughter and his first love. Now he must try to keep his double life a secret.
* Labyrinth
* Mango (DK) — NETFLIX FILM
An ambitious hotelier and her reluctant daughter take a trip to Málaga, where they find what they’ve been craving in a farmer’s idyllic mango orchard.
* My Dad’s Christmas Date

Nov 8
* Countdown: Jake vs. Tank — NETFLIX SERIES
Go inside training camp with Jake “El Gallo” Paul and Gervonta “Tank” Davis as they prepare to face off ahead of their must-see boxing match. Narrated by Ice-T, this all-access documentary captures the intensity, ambition, and personal drive fueling both fighters as they get ready to step into the ring at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, live only on Netflix on November 14.
* The Emoji Movie

Nov 10
* MARINES — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
MARINES is a coming-of-age docuseries following the members of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), the US military’s “force in readiness” in the Pacific. With unparalleled access to the US Marine Corps, the series offers an inside look into the rigorous trainings and emotional moments of young Marines as they forge bonds while grappling with the complexities of life at sea.
* Sesame Street: Volume 1 — NETFLIX FAMILY
This freshly reimagined spin on the classic “Sesame Street” series features characters you love, fan-favorite segments — and new ways to play!

Nov 11
* Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas

* No Sleep ‘Til Christmas
* Same Time, Next Christmas

Nov 12
* A Merry Little Ex-Mas — NETFLIX FILM
Recently divorced Kate (Alicia Silverstone) hopes for one last perfect family Christmas before selling her house. But her holiday plans are hilariously derailed when her ex-husband Everett (Oliver Hudson) unexpectedly introduces his younger and successful new girlfriend. A Merry Little Ex-Mas also stars Jameela Jamil, Pierson Fodé, and Melissa Joan Hart and is directed by Steve Carr.
* Being Eddie — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
It goes without saying that there is only one Eddie Murphy. No other teen comedian shared a stage with Jerry Seinfeld at 17, and joined the cast of Saturday Night Live right out of high school. No actor has ever played a cop, a doctor, and a donkey — and dominated every facet of Hollywood he’s touched. Fewer still have been an A-list celebrity for over four decades, and never succumbed to its darker side. Murphy’s unusual combination of explosive charisma, focused ambition, raw talent, and deep-set circumspection puts him in a league of his own, and is on full display in Being Eddie, directed by two-time Oscar® winner Angus Wall. The documentary gathers comedy and Hollywood legends like Dave Chappelle, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jamie Foxx, Jerry Seinfeld, Reginald Hudlin and more to celebrate the Oscar®-nominated actor and his nearly 50-year career that’s seen him break barriers, invent genres, and inspire generations of talent. For the first time ever, Murphy invites the public into his home to revisit his breathtaking body of work, all the while revealing the dazzling interior life that has long driven — and grounded — this once-in-a-century star.
* Dynamite Kiss (KR) — NETFLIX SERIES
A story of a single woman who fakes being a mother to secure a job for survival, and the romance that blossoms with her team leader who falls in love with her. It is a warm romantic comedy about the protagonist learning the value of achievement and responsibility in the midst of her daily struggles, as lies and misunderstandings transform into truth and love.
* Eloá the Hostage: Live on TV (BR) — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
This gripping documentary explores the case of a teenage girl who was kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend in one of Brazil’s most shocking hostage situations.
* Mrs Playmen (IT) — NETFLIX SERIES
Betrayed by her husband, a woman must step up and run an erotic magazine that becomes a symbol of empowerment in ’70s Rome. Inspired by true events.
* Selling The OC: Season 4 — NETFLIX SERIES
The OC agents are back and ready to establish their office as the top brokerage within the Oppenheim Group. As the competition heats up for some high-stakes listings, some may get burned as devastating rumors divide the team. While the office gets busier, Jason enlists agents from San Diego, but will the OGs of the OC let the new agents sink or swim?

Nov 13
* The Beast in Me — NETFLIX SERIES
Since the tragic death of her young son, acclaimed author Aggie Wiggs (Claire Danes) has receded from public life, unable to write, a ghost of her former self. But she finds an unlikely subject for a new book when the house next door is bought by Nile Jarvis (Matthew Rhys), a famed and formidable real estate mogul who was once the prime suspect in his wife’s disappearance. At once horrified and fascinated by this man, Aggie finds herself compulsively hunting for the truth – chasing his demons while fleeing her own – in a game of cat and mouse that might turn deadly.
* Delhi Crime: Season 3 (IN) — NETFLIX SERIES
The search for an injured baby’s missing mother leads to the unfurling of a widespread human trafficking investigation in India and becomes the biggest case of Madam Sir’s career as she’s pitted against a ruthless trafficker, Meena. We discover how women are trafficked from all corners of the country into the bride market of North India and into the sex trade. As the season heats up, the DC team – Vartika, Neeti, Bhupi and gang come together to piece together clues to discover a country-wide trafficking network whose threads connect beyond its borders
* Had I Not Seen the Sun: Part 1 (TW) — NETFLIX SERIES
When a notorious serial killer gets interviewed by a young woman for a film, his past reveals a deep web of trauma and heartbreak tied to his first love.
* Koati: Season 1
* Last Samurai Standing (JP) — NETFLIX SERIES
One life, one point. Shujiro enters a deadly game where points are earned for each kill. Who will be the last samurai standing in this sinister scheme?
* Moulin Rouge!
* The Sandlot
* Tee Yai: Born To Be Bad (TH) — NETFLIX FILM
In 1980s Bangkok, a wily thief stages a series of daring heists, baffling the authorities and the public — until one cop sets out to take him down.
* Unicorn Academy: Chapter 4 (CA) — NETFLIX FAMILY
A mysterious mystery is ahoof! When Winter Solstice celebrations go awry, the Sapphires set out to save the day — and discover the holiday’s true spirit.

Nov 14
* The Crystal Cuckoo (ES) — NETFLIX SERIES
Hoping to learn more about her heart donor, a young doctor arrives in a mountain town where decades of mysterious tragedies plague the small community.
* In Your Dreams — NETFLIX FAMILY
A sister and brother journey into the wildly absurd landscape of their own dreams to ask the wish-granting Sandman for the perfect family.
* Jake Paul vs. Tank Davis — NETFLIX LIVE EVENT
Jake Paul collides with Gervonta “Tank” Davis in a Most Valuable Promotions blockbuster boxing mega-event live from the Kaseya Center in Miami.
* Lefter: The Story of The Ordinarius (TR) — NETFLIX FILM
A football prodigy rises to fame, battling prejudice and inner turmoil on his quest for greatness. Based on the life of Turkish legend, Lefter.
* NOUVELLE VAGUE (FR) — NETFLIX FILM
Richard Linklater’s playful, poignant love letter to cinema reimagines the making of Jean-Luc Godard’s revolutionary New Wave classic “Breathless.”
November 15
* A Royal Date for Christmas
* A Sprinkle of Christmas
* A Vineyard Christmas
* Becoming Santa
* Christmas Casanova
* Everybody’s Fine
* Just Like a Christmas Movie
* Meet Me at the Christmas Train Parade
* Royally Yours, This Christmas

Nov 17
* Blue Beetle
* Gabby’s Dollhouse: Season 12 — NETFLIX FAMILY
From opening a cute new cafe to training an even cuter baby dragon, Gabby and her pals use their smarts and hearts to make the world a better place!
* Selena y Los Dinos — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Selena y Los Dinos celebrates the life and legacy of the Queen of Tejano, Selena Quintanilla, who along with her family performed, triumphed, and redefined genres, captured through never-before-seen footage from the family’s personal archive.
* Zodiac

Nov 18
* Gerry Dee: Funny You Should Say That (CA) — NETFLIX COMEDY SPECIAL
With dry wit, Canadian comic Gerry Dee explores his perilous years as a schoolteacher, the pitfalls of open marriages and the truth about Santa.

Nov 19
* The Carman Family Deaths — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
A young man’s dramatic rescue at sea spirals into accusations he murdered two members of his wealthy New England family in this true crime documentary.
* Champagne Problems — NETFLIX FILM
An on-the-rise executive travels to France to secure the acquisition of a renowned champagne brand before Christmas, but her plans are upended when she falls into a whirlwind romance with a charming Parisian – only to discover he’s the founder’s son.
* Envious: Season 3 (AR) — NETFLIX SERIES
Vicky has it all: a hot boyfriend, a bright career and a growing family. But can she finally let go and enjoy it, or is she doomed to self-sabotage?
* The Son of a Thousand Men (BR) — NETFLIX FILM
In a small village, a lonely fisherman yearning for a son is drawn to an ethereal light that links him to others and their long-buried secrets.

Nov 20
* A Man on the Inside: Season 2 — NETFLIX SERIES
Charles goes undercover at a college campus, where the suspects are as unpredictable as the clues, and the hijinks get unexpectedly personal.
* The Follies (MX) — NETFLIX FILM
Six women are bonded by a shared “friend”— madness. It visits us all, prompting us to distill reality, make bold decisions and transform our lives.
* The Great British Baking Show: Holidays: Season 8 — NETFLIX SERIES
Special guests and familiar faces return to the big white tent hoping to dazzle judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood with sugary seasonal delights.
* Jurassic World: Chaos Theory: Season 4 — NETFLIX FAMILY
The reunited Nublar Six see their bond tested like never before as they race to save vulnerable dinosaurs, solve epic problems — and stay alive.

Nov 21
* Marry Christmas
* Mistletoe Mixup
* ONE SHOT with Ed Sheeran — NETFLIX FILM
One singer. One city. One shot. Ed Sheeran rocks the streets of New York with his greatest hits in this groundbreaking, real-time music experience.
* Train Dreams — NETFLIX FILM
Based on Denis Johnson’s beloved novella, Train Dreams is the moving portrait of Robert Grainier, a logger and railroad worker who leads a life of unexpected depth and beauty in the rapidly-changing America of the early 20th Century.

Nov 24
* Missing: Dead or Alive?: Season 2 — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Follow officers from a South Carolina sheriff’s department as they urgently search for individuals who’ve disappeared under troubling circumstances.
* Santa Bootcamp

Nov 25
* Is It Cake? Holiday: Season 2 — NETFLIX SERIES
Is It Cake? Holiday returns for another festive season with Mikey Day and six All-Star cake artists! Three Is It Cake alum and three baking heavy hitters try to fool celebrity judges with their incredible hyper-realistic cakes. Each episode, the bakers will compete for their share of the $75,000 prize pot and a coveted spot in the finale. This holiday season the stakes, the bakes, and the cakes are better than ever!

Nov 26

* Jingle Bell Heist — NETFLIX FILM
Sophia (Olivia Holt), a sharp-witted retail worker, and Nick (Connor Swindells), a down-on-his-luck repairman, are small-time thieves with their eyes on the same Christmas Eve score: robbing London’s most notorious department store. Forced into an uneasy alliance, as secrets surface and feelings for each other deepen, Sofia and Nick put their relationship and the heist in jeopardy.
* Stranger Things 5: Volume 1 — NETFLIX SERIES (Releasing at 5pm PT)
The fall of 1987. Hawkins is scarred by the opening of the Rifts, and our heroes are united by a single goal: find and kill Vecna. But he has vanished — his whereabouts and plans unknown. Complicating their mission, the government has placed the town under military quarantine and intensified its hunt for Eleven, forcing her back into hiding. As the anniversary of Will’s disappearance approaches, so does a heavy, familiar dread. The final battle is looming — and with it, a darkness more powerful and more deadly than anything they’ve faced before. To end this nightmare, they’ll need everyone — the full party — standing together, one last time.

Nov 27
* Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Nov 28
* Left-Handed Girl (TW) — NETFLIX FILM
When a mother and her two daughters relocate to Taipei to open a night market stall, they encounter challenges and secrets that threaten family unity.
* The Stringer: The Man Who Took The Photo — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
A former Saigon photo editor reveals a secret he’s been plagued with for 52 years, setting off a gripping two-year investigation into the truth behind one of the Vietnam War’s most iconic photographs. Acclaimed conflict photographer Gary Knight and a small team of journalists embark on a relentless search to locate and seek justice for a man known only as “the stringer.”

Last Chance To See On Netflix (for time-being):

Nov 1
* 47 Meters Down
* 47 Meters Down: Uncaged
* Blow
* Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
* Despicable Me
* Despicable Me 2
* Eat Pray Love
* The Fast and the Furious
* 2 Fast 2 Furious
* The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
* Fast Five
* Fast & Furious 6
* Furious 7
* Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
* Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
* Happy Gilmore
* Horrible Bosses
* Jurassic Park
* Jurassic Park III
* Minions
* Ride Along
* Ride Along 2
* She’s All That
* Sherlock Holmes
* Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
* Shrek
* Shrek 2
* Shrek Forever After
* Shrek the Third
* Six Feet Under: Seasons 1-5
* Starship Troopers
* The Lost World: Jurassic Park
* Thirteen
* Total Recall
* Varsity Blues
* Weird Science
* Wet Hot American Summer
* Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

Nov 6
* Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
* Reba: Seasons 1-6

Nov 8
* A Star Is Born
Nov 13

* Archer: Seasons 1-13

Nov 14
* Madame Web
* Smile

Nov 15
* A.P. Bio: Seasons 1-4
* First Wives Club: Seasons 1-3
* Jaws
* Jaws 2
* Jaws 3
* Jaws: The Revenge

Nov 16
* Mamma Mia!

Nov 17
* Trolls: The Beat Goes On!: Seasons 1-8

Nov 20
* Shahs of Sunset: Seasons 3-4

Nov 22

* San Andreas

News

Media Man

Pro Wrestling

WWE Survivor Series: WarGames aka WWE Survivor Series: WarGames San Diego
November 29, 2025
*via Netflix for numerous international markets outside the U.S

WWE RAW on Netflix ever Monday night. Tuesday morning for some markets outside the U.S

WWE NXT on Wednesday mornings for numerous markets outside the U.S

Netflix

November 2025

Nov 2
* King Richard
* The Outfit

Nov 11
* Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas

* No Sleep ‘Til Christmas
* Same Time, Next Christmas

Nov 26

Nov 27
* Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Last Chance To See On Netflix (for time-being):

Nov 6
* Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
* Reba: Seasons 1-6

Nov 8
* A Star Is Born
Nov 13

* Archer: Seasons 1-13

Nov 14
* Madame Web
* Smile

Nov 15
* A.P. Bio: Seasons 1-4
* First Wives Club: Seasons 1-3
* Jaws
* Jaws 2
* Jaws 3
* Jaws: The Revenge

Nov 16
* Mamma Mia!

Nov 17
* Trolls: The Beat Goes On!: Seasons 1-8

Nov 20
* Shahs of Sunset: Seasons 3-4

Nov 22

* San Andreas

News

Media Man

Pro Wrestling

WWE Survivor Series: WarGames aka WWE Survivor Series: WarGames San Diego
November 29, 2025
*via Netflix for numerous international markets outside the U.S

WWE RAW on Netflix ever Monday night. Tuesday morning for some markets outside the U.S

WWE NXT on Wednesday mornings for numerous markets outside the U.S

Media/Marketing/Comms/Brands/News/Culture/
Streaming/Events: Australia and World

October 2025

WWE

Roman Reigns Returns To WWE

Brock Lesnar Returns To WWE

Women's Division On Fire: Ripley, Asuka, Stratton, IYO SKY

Western Australia Preps For Crown Jewel Perth: Oct 11
Rhodes vs Rollins
John Cena vs AJ Styles
Stephanie Vaquer vs Tiffany Stratton
Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky vs The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane)

WWE SmackDown - Heritage Bank Center. Cincinnati, Ohio. Cody Rhodes, Orton, The Vision and more.

Rhodes and Orton vs The Brons/Vision: Oct 3

NXT Showdown
NXT vs TNA Wrestling
October 7, 2025
Orlando, Florida

News

Oct 2

Southern Cross chair says merger with Seven has 'strong support'

The proposed merger between Seven West Media and Southern Cross Media Group has been criticised by some shareholders of the latter. They are concerned about the proposal to issue nearly 100 per cent of its shares to finance the acquisition of Seven West without putting the deal to its own shareholders. Sandon Capital MD Gabriel Radzyminski will seek a change to Southern Cross's constitution that would prevent the group from issuing more than 25 per cent of new shares without a shareholder vote; Sandon has an 11.3 per cent stake in the media group. However, Southern Cross chairman Heith Mackay-Cruise says there is strong support for the deal amongst its major shareholders. (RMS)

News

MMA
UFC 320
Ankalaev vs Pereira 2
October 4, 2025
T-Mobile Arena
Paradise, Nevada

News

NRL Grand Final
Sunday October 5
Melbourne Storm vs Brisbane Broncos
Accor Arena, Sydney, Australia

News

Oct 2

NRL poised to pip AFL for largest grand final broadcast audience for first time in a decade

The Seven Network's coverage of the 2025 AFL grand final is currently Australia's most-watched TV program in the year-to-date, boasting an average audience of 4.08 million people. However, the NRL's two preliminary finals had a combined average audience of 5.2 million, which is 35 per cent higher year-on-year. Some TV industry insiders believe that the NRL grand final on the Nine Network will attract a larger audience than the AFL's premiership showdown; this would be for the first time since 2015. The last grand final showdown between the Brisbane Broncos and Melbourne Storm in 2006 attracted an average audience of nearly four million. (RMS)

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Media merger to counter big tech

The proposed merger between Seven West Media and Southern Cross Media Group is forecast to generate annual pre-tax cost synergies of up to $30m. The merger will combine Seven's linear TV and digital broadcast platforms with Southern Cross's radio stations; Seven also owns print and digital newspapers. Seven West's shareholders are expected to vote on the deal later this year or in early 2026; if approved, Southern Cross will emerge with a 50.1 per cent stake in the combined entity. Seven's CEO Jeff Howard will take on the role in the merged group, while Seven chairman Kerry Stokes will step down in favour of Southern Cross counterpart Heith Mackay-Cruise. Southern Cross CEO John Kelly has indicated that he has also held merger talks with Nine Entertainment in recent months. (RMS)

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Don't team up: NRL chief to Nine, Foxtel

The National Rugby League's current $1.7m broadcasting rights deal with Foxtel and Nine Entertainment ends in 2027, and the league will commence negotiations for the next deal later this year.

The Australian Rugby League Commission's chairman Peter V'landys expects the new deal to be worth much more, noting that there has been strong growth in TV audiences for NRL matches. He adds that live sport is crucial to the future of free-to-air TV, given the audience shift to streaming platforms.

V'Landys has also cautioned Nine and Foxtel against making a joint bid, warning that the NRL will take the rights elsewhere if they attempt to collude. (Roy Morgan Summary)

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Netflix Top 5: Current

Wayward
House Of Guinness
Black Rabbit
Wednesday
Adolescence

News Flashback

September 2025

September 22 (US) and 23 (Australia)

WWE RAW On Netflix

Jey Uso Going To The Dark Side?! Inner Heel!

Asuka The Heel; May Take Australian Rhea Ripley And Saine Souls?! Saine under the Asuka Kabuki Spell! Ripley attacked post match by Japanese Kabuki Triad-like faction!

John Cena def by Brock Lesnar at Wrestlepalooza!

WWE RAW On Road To Crown Jewel Perth; Wrestlepalooza Fallout!

Dirty Dominik Mysterio, New Double Champ Spying Whole WWE/TKO Group For More Gold!

Logan Paul Has Focus On WWE Gold And International Tours Including Australia and Saudi including WrestleMania and numerous PLE's (Premium Live Events)

WWE Powers That Be Continue To Mention Some Non-WWE Signed Talent Including Chris Jericho

Some Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide Talent May Appear On Upcoming RAW's, SmackDown's And PLE's!

News

Young Australians drive use of captions for films, videos and TV shows

Research from Roy Morgan shows that 43% of Australians now prefer to watch films, videos and TV shows with captions or subtitles on, while 13% prefer their news and entertainment in a language other than English. Analysis by age shows a that majority of Australians under 35 say they prefer to watch films, videos and TV shows with the subtitles or captions on (54% aged under 25 and 58% aged 25-34), as do 48% of those aged 35-49. Meanwhile, just over a quarter of 50-64yr olds (28%) and 65+ (30%) prefer to watch such content with the subtitles or captions on. Younger Australians are also more likely than their older counterparts to prefer their news and entertainment in a language other than English. This new Roy Morgan dataset was developed in partnership with the Media Federation of Australia's DE&I Advisory Council. A nationwide cross-section of 14,969 Australian aged 14+ were interviewed between April and June 2025. (RMS)

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After trashing big tech for years, Murdochs eye TikTok US stake

US President Donald Trump has stated that a group of "American patriots" could potentially buy the US operations of short-video platform TikTok. He named Lachlan and Rupert Murdoch as likely investors in TikTok, as well as IT pioneers Michael Dell and Larry Ellison. Sources have indicated that the Murdoch family would most likely invest in TikTok via Fox Corporation. However, the Murdochs' media outlooks in Australia have been frequent critics of TikTok - and social media platforms in general - in recent years. Amongst other things, they lobbied for reforms that led to the introduction of the News Media Bargaining Code. (RMS)

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Atlassian in blockbuster $1.5b AI deal

Computer software company Atlassian has made its second big acquisition this month, paying $US1 billion ($1.5 billion) to buy US software firm DX. Atlassian's purchase of DX comes after it bought The Browser company for $US610 million, with Atlassian co-founder and chief executive Mike Cannon-Brooke saying the purchase of DX will help its customers understand if they are making the right AI investments. For his part, Atlassian chief technology officer Rajeev Rajan notes many of DX's current customers are also Atlasssian clients. (RMS)

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Starlink ups plans to 44,988 satellites

SpaceX has filed a formal application to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for permission to launch thousands of extra satellites into very low Earth orbit (VLEO). The scheme will take some time to implement but suggests that Starlink would then be able to manage greater coverage of its direct-to-consumer connectivity. Starlink already has about 650 ‘direct-to-cell- satellites in orbit.

The application covers a slew of new orbits, between 326 kms and 335 kms and much lower than the existing Starlink fleet. The application also covers usage of new – to Starlink – transmission frequencies. Those frequencies include those which Starlink acquired from EchoStar earlier in September.

“This new system of up to 15,000 satellites will provide ubiquitous connectivity to ordinary mobile handsets and a range of other devices and user terminals,” the company wrote in its filing.

The request is over and above existing filings which total up to 29,988 satellites and covers a maximum – says SpaceX – of an extra 15,000 satellites, and taking the total envisioned of 44,988 satellites.

This filing attachment contains information describing SpaceX’s non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellite system and use of spectrum for Mobile-Satellite Service (MSS), as required under Part 25 of the Commission’s rules.1 SpaceX proposes to provide MSS service internationally.

The SpaceX request typically lists up to 5,760 satellites for each orbital plane. SpaceX says the frequencies and satellites will be used in partnership with terrestrial operators to augment high-capacity terrestrial 5G networks.

Observers say these very low orbits mean that the satellites are subject to some atmospheric drag. While the atmosphere is extremely thin at altitudes of around 330 kms, it still impacts satellites at these heights. Consequently, the fleet will need to be replaced more frequently as the satellites decay in orbit.

Expert observers suggest that the extra fleet, when fully in position will need an average of 3,100 replacements to be launched annually.

Last November, the FCC cleared SpaceX to orbit some Starlink satellites as low as 340 kms in orbit, so long as the company coordinates with NASA. The company’s new application requests to orbit the next-generation cellular Starlink satellites ever closer to Earth, from between 326 kms to 335km, which would likely help reduce their latency when connecting to phones below.

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Netflix: Top 3 (World)

1. Wednesday: Season 2
28.2 million views

The Addams Family spin-off returns with Part 2, topping the English TV list and driving massive buzz for its gothic mystery and Jenna Ortega's performance. It's a major highlight for September releases.

2. My Life With the Walter Boys: Season 2
10.9 million views

This teen romance drama sees fans divided between love interests, maintaining strong viewership from its first season.

3. Hostage: Limited Series
5.5 million views

A tense thriller that's emerged as a sleeper hit this month, praised for its pacing and plot twists in WIRED's best shows roundup. Scary good. Not for kids.

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Foxtel 'thriving' under DAZN

Foxtel Group's CEO Patrick Delany says the pay-TV group is is more committed than ever to serving the Australian market under new parent company DAZN. Delany says the global sports-focused streaming group bought Foxtel due to its current strategy of continuing to grow through streaming while maintaining its traditional pay-TV service; DAZN finalised the acquisition of Foxtel in April. Meanwhile, Delany says there are compelling reasons for the NRL to renew its broadcasting rights deal with Foxtel. (Roy Morgan Summary)

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Lachlan's win means his mates Down Under can breathe easily

Andrew Bolt is perhaps the News Corp Australia employee most relieved that Lachlan Murdoch has won the succession battle regarding control of the Murdoch family media empire. Bolt had stated last year that he would quit if James Murdoch and the other siblings of Lachlan Murdoch involved in the battle had won control of the empire. Lachlan Murdoch is also a big supporter of News Corp Australia boss Michael Miller, who retains his role despite ongoing rumblings that Sky News boss Paul Whittaker is after his job, while Daily Telegraph editor Ben English is said to be Lachlan Murdoch's favourite editor. (RMS)

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Paramount/Warner deal could buck merger trend (RMS)

Peter Supino from Wolfe Research estimates that a merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery would generate initial cost synergies of about $US3bn. He says it would create the world's biggest film and TV studio and one of the top five streaming video companies. Shares in both companies have rallied in response to media reports that Paramount is preparing an all-cash takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery. The merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media was completed in August. (RMS)

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September 12, 2025

Fox's path now clear, says Lachlan

Fox Corporation's executive chairman and CEO Lachlan Murdoch says the deal to resolve a long-running family trust dispute will ensure clarity about the media company's future strategy. The $US3.3bn deal will give Lachlan Murdoch full control of the family's stakes in both Fox and News Corporation. Murdoch says the deal with his siblings will allow Fox to continue on the path that it set in 2019 when the Murdoch family sold its entertainment assets to Disney. He notes that Fox's revenue has increased by $US5bn since the sale to Disney. (RMS)

News

September 10

Siblings paid to exit Murdoch media empire

Sources have indicated that the Murdoch family has settled the long-running dispute over future control over its media empire in a deal worth $US3.3bn ($5bn). Rupert Murdoch's eldest son Lachlan is set to assume full control of the family's stakes in News Corp and Fox Corporation, ending the dispute with his siblings. Prudence MacLeod, Elisabeth Murdoch and James Murdoch will each receive $US1.1bn, while they have also agreed to sell all of their shares in the two companies over the next six months. The family trust that was at the centre of the legal dispute between the Murdochs will be dissolved as part of the deal. (RMS)

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September 8

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Meta tries diplomacy as ban looms

The federal government is set to reveal further details of its age-limits policy for social media in coming weeks. This includes the 'reasonable steps' that technology group will have to take in blocking people under the age of 16 from accessing their platforms. Meta executives Antigone Davis and Dustin Ho recently visited Australia to hold talks with the government regarding the looming age restrictions. Other social media platforms such as YouTube and TikTok have launched advertising campaigns in recent weeks to promote the educational value of their platforms. (RMS)

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Kayo, Binge remain key pillars of Foxtel

Foxtel Group executive Mark Frain has emphasised that the pay-TV company remains committed to the Binge streaming service under its new owner, the sports-focused DAZN. The CEO of Foxtel Media says the entertainment-focused Binge is a key part of the group's future plans; he argues that Binge provides DAZN with an opportunity to bolster and complement sport. Meanwhile, Frain expects demand for Kayo Sports to continue growing amongst both from advertisers and subscribers. Foxtel will hold its 2006 'upfronts' event ths week. (Roy Morgan Summary)

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Antitrust suit against Fox News dismissed

US District Court judge Aileen Cannon has ruled in favour of Fox News in an antitrust case launched by cable news rival Newsmax. The latter had alleged that Fox News had used its market power to coerce distributors into unfair terms that bar them from carrying its competitors' broadcasts. Cannon essentially found that the complaint against Fox News had been poorly drafted, but she ruled that Newsmax can lodge a revised complaint by 11 September. (RMS)

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Netflix: October 2025

Movies

A House of Dynamite (Oct 24): A political thriller directed by Kathryn Bigelow, starring Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, and others. It centers on a nuclear threat to the U.S., touted as a potential Best Picture nominee.

The Woman in Cabin 10 (Oct 10): A psychological thriller starring Keira Knightley as a journalist uncovering a mystery on a luxury yacht, based on Ruth Ware’s novel.

Steve (Oct 3): Cillian Murphy stars as a headteacher at a reform school facing personal and professional struggles, based on Max Porter’s novella Shy.

About My Father (2023, Oct 1): A comedy with Sebastian Maniscalco and Robert De Niro, focusing on a clash between an Italian father and his fiancée’s family.

Blue Crush (2002, Oct 1): A sports drama starring Kate Bosworth about a woman pursuing her dream of becoming a pro surfer.

Casper (1995, Oct 1): A family-friendly supernatural comedy with Christina Ricci about a kind-hearted ghost.

Elysium (2013, Oct 1): A sci-fi action film by Neill Blomkamp starring Matt Damon, exploring class struggles between Earth and a luxurious space station.

Hacksaw Ridge (2016, Oct 1): Mel Gibson’s WWII drama about medic Desmond Doss, starring Andrew Garfield.

Dirty Dancing (1987, Oct 1): The iconic romantic dance film with Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey.

Austin Powers Trilogy (Oct 1): All three films (International Man of Mystery, The Spy Who Shagged Me, Goldmember) bring Mike Myers’ comedic spy antics.

Series

Nobody Wants This Season 2 (Oct 23): The rom-com starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody returns, following Joanne and Noah’s chaotic relationship.

The Diplomat Season 3 (Oct 16): Keri Russell and Rufus Sewell navigate political intrigue, with Bradley Whitford joining as the First Gentleman.

The Witcher Season 4 (Oct 30): Liam Hemsworth takes over as Geralt of Rivia, adapting the final novels of Andrzej Sapkowski’s series. A Rats special may accompany it.

Love Is Blind Season 9 (Oct 1): Set in Denver, this reality dating show explores love without physical attraction.

Monster: The Ed Gein Story (Oct 3): Ryan Murphy’s anthology series continues with Charlie Hunnam as the infamous serial killer Ed Gein, joined by Laurie Metcalf and Addison Rae.

Splinter Cell: Deathwatch (TBD): An animated espionage series based on the video game, following Sam Fisher.

The Resurrected (TBD): A Taiwanese series about two mothers resurrecting a criminal to avenge their daughters.

Genie, Make a Wish Season 1 (Oct 1): A Korean rom-com starring Kim Woo Bin as a genie and Bae Suzy as a stoic woman.

Dudes Season 1 (Oct 1): A German comedy spinoff of Alpha Males.

The New Force Season 1 (Oct 1): A Swedish drama about Stockholm’s first female police officers.

Documentaries

Victoria Beckham (Oct 9): A three-part series tracing her journey from Spice Girls fame to fashion mogul.

The Perfect Neighbor (Oct 17): A Sundance award-winning documentary on the 2023 Ajike Owens murder and Florida’s stand-your-ground laws.

Starting 5 Season 2 (Oct 16): Follows NBA stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Kevin Durant during the 2024-2025 season.

Who Killed the Montreal Expos? (Oct 21): Explores the demise of the Canadian baseball team.

The White House Effect (Oct 1): Examines climate policy under George H.W. Bush and its lasting impact.

Rockstar: Duki From the End of the World (Oct 1): An Argentine documentary on trap star Duki.

Specials and Animation

Dr. Seuss’s Horton! (Oct 1): An animated adaptation from Brown Bag Films.

Ranma 1/2 Season 2 (Oct 1): Weekly anime episodes continue the classic series.

Rurouni Kenshin Season 2 (Oct 1): A Japanese anime about a samurai seeking redemption.

Six Kings Slam 2025 (Oct 15): A live tennis showcase featuring top players.

Matt McCusker: A Humble Offering (Oct 1): A stand-up comedy special.

News Flashback

Netflix: September 2025

Highlights include:

Wednesday Season 2, Part 2 (Sept. 3): The second half of the season continues with four episodes, following Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega) at Nevermore Academy as she faces new mysteries and threats, including her Season 1 rival Tyler’s Hyde form.

Black Rabbit (Sept. 18): A limited series starring Jude Law as a restaurateur and Jason Bateman as his brother, diving into New York’s criminal underworld.

Alice in Borderland Season 3 (Sept. 25): The Japanese thriller returns with new death games and challenges for Arisu and Usagi.

House of Guinness (Sept. 25): A new drama series exploring the family behind the iconic brewery.

aka Charlie Sheen (Sept. 10): A two-part documentary offering an unfiltered look at Charlie Sheen’s life and career.

Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford (Sept. 13): A live boxing event with a behind-the-scenes series, Countdown: Canelo v Crawford (Sept. 4). *just hit. Record breaking viewership/audience!

Love Is Blind: Brazil Season 5 and Love Is Blind: France (Sept. 10): New seasons of the reality dating franchise.

Next Gen Chef (Sept. 17): A culinary competition featuring 21 chefs under 30 at the Culinary Institute of America.

Pokémon Concierge Season 1, Part 2 (Sept. 4) and Pokémon Horizons Season 2 – The Search for Laqua Part 4 (Sept. 26): Animated series for fans of the franchise.

Dr. Seuss’s Red Fish, Blue Fish (Sept. 8): An animated preschool series based on the classic book.

The Wrong Paris (Sept. 12): A rom-com featuring Miranda Cosgrove as a woman who joins a dating show, expecting France but landing in Texas.

Inspector Zende (Sept. 5): A Bollywood drama about a serial killer evading capture in Mumbai.

Love Con Revenge (Sept. 5): A documentary series following victims of romance scams seeking justice.

Licensed Movies (Sept. 1):

Classics like:

8 Mile (RT: 96%)
The Amazing Spider-Man 1 & 2
Boyz n the Hood (RT: 96%)
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (RT: 99%)
La La Land
Shrek series
Billy Madison
Willy Wonka (original)
The Expendables (1 to 4). Carry over from August
Against The Ropes (has returned)
The Legend Of Baron To'A (just hit)

WWE RAW
WWE SmackDown (numerous international markets. Not US)
WWE NXT

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Prime wins Media Man 'Beverage Of The Month' award

Claudio's Cafe wins Media Man 'Coffee Brand Of The Month' award; Runner-up: Nespresso

Entertainment, Pop Culture And Streaming News

September 2025

September 17

1. Hollywood Legend Robert Redford Passes Away at 89.
Academy Award-winning actor, director, and activist Robert Redford died on September 16, 2025, at the age of 89. Known for iconic roles in films like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting, and All the President's Men, as well as founding the Sundance Film Festival, Redford was celebrated for his deep commitment to environmental causes and Native American rights. Tributes are pouring in from across the industry, highlighting his enduring legacy in cinema and activism.

2. Sean Astin Elected President of SAG-AFTRA Actor Sean Astin, best known for The Lord of the Rings trilogy and Stranger Things, has been elected as the new president of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).
The union, representing tens of thousands of performers and media professionals, announced the leadership change amid ongoing discussions about AI's impact on the industry. Astin's win signals a focus on protecting artists' rights in an evolving entertainment landscape.

3. Broadway Revival: Starry Cast for 'Art' The Tony Award-winning play Art is returning to Broadway in a fresh revival featuring a high-profile cast.
Directed by Scott Ellis, the production explores themes of friendship and aesthetics through abstract art, promising to draw crowds with its witty dialogue and ensemble performances. Previews begin soon, marking a highlight in the fall theater season.

4. 'Demon Slayer' Breaks Box Office Records
The latest installment in the Demon Slayer anime franchise has shattered global box office records, becoming one of the highest-grossing animated films of all time. Fans are celebrating the milestone, with the film's stunning animation and emotional storytelling credited for its success. This comes amid growing international acclaim for Japanese anime in mainstream entertainment.

5. AI Copyright Lawsuit Rocks Entertainment Industry
An AI company faces a major lawsuit for alleged copyright infringement in generating content, spotlighting the escalating tensions between technology and creative industries. Entertainment giants are increasingly vocal about protecting intellectual property as AI tools become more integrated into film, music, and TV production. This case could set precedents for future regulations.

Streaming Spotlight: Netflix's September 2025 Lineup

Netflix is dropping a slew of must-watch titles this month, blending reboots, originals, and classics.

Highlights include:Wednesday Season 2 (Part 2): The Addams Family spin-off continues with more gothic mystery and Jenna Ortega's sharp wit.

Charlie Sheen Docuseries: A two-part deep dive into the actor's career highs, lows, and redemption arc.

Black Rabbit: A star-studded crime drama featuring Jude Law and Jason Bateman.

House of Guinness: A lavish period drama from the Peaky Blinders creator.

New Movies: Additions like 10 Things I Hate About You, The Amazing Spider-Man duology, Bridesmaids, and the zombie thriller 28 Years Later (streaming September 20 in the US).

Other OTT platforms are also heating up:

ETV Win: Telugu short drama Forever premieres on September 21.

Disney+: Live-action remakes and sequels, including a billion-dollar grosser from earlier this year.

HBO Max: Indie films Friendship and Warfare for prestige viewing.

Other Buzzworthy Updates

Music Milestone: Andrea Bocelli directed and performed at a historic concert in the Vatican, blending opera with sacred spaces.

Gaming & Anime Events: The Origin Summit features entertainment titans like BLACKPINK's label CEO and BTS/HYBE execs discussing AI, blockchain, and the $80T IP market.

TV Premieres: Fall lineup includes The Morning Show Season 4, Stranger Things updates, and new series like Chad Powers and Boston Blue.

Theater & Events: FirstBank sponsors the Calabar Entertainment Conference in Nigeria, focusing on African media growth.

In Japan, the live-action 5 Centimeters per Second film held its completion screening with stars like Hokuto Matsumura and Mitsuki Takahata. (Grok)

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Movie Box Office (North America)

September 14, 2025

1. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Infinity Castle - $70m
2. The Conjuring: Last Rites - $26.1m
3. Downtown Abbey: The Grand Finale - $18.1m
4. The Long Walk - $11.4m
5. Toy Story - $3.5m
6. Weapons - $2.7m
7. Hamilton - $2.2m
8. Freakier Friday - $2.1m
9. Spinal Tap II - $1.7m
10. The Sound of Music - $1.6m

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September 2025

September 15

Netflix News

Media Man: The List!

Movies: Top 10 (Australia)

1. The Wrong Paris
2. No Hard Feelings
3. aka Charlie Sheen
4. K-POP Demon Hunters
5. Unknown Number: The High School Catfish
6. The Little Things
7. Love Hurts
8. Force Of Nature: The Dry 2
9. Saiyaara
10. K-POP Demon Hunters Sing-Along

Highly Recommended:

The Beekeeper
The Running Man
Ali
Dune: Part Two
The Expendables
War
The Legend Of Baron To'a
Here Comes The Boom
Total Recall
The Mask Of Zorro
Edge Of Tomorrow
Moneyball
Happy Gilmore 2
Knives Out
Good Will Hunting
The Old Guard 2
American Made
The Dry
Gladiator
Dennis The Menace
The Fate Of The Furious
Battleship
K.O
The Legend Of Tarzan

Most Anticipated:

WWE Wrestlepalooza
WWE SmackDown
NXT Homecoming
WWE RAW
Matchroom: The Greatest Showmen

Media Man: What a month on Netflix!

September 15

WWE RAW On Netflix

Jey Uso Going To The Dark Side?! Inner Heel!

Asuka The Heel; May Take Australian Rhea Ripley And Saine Souls?!

John Cena Tipped To Return To RAW Tonight
Springfield, MA
MassMutual Center

WWE RAW On Road To Wrestlepalooza

Dirty Dominik Mysterio, New Double Champ Spying Whole WWE/TKO Group For More Gold!

Logan Paul Has Focus On WWE Gold And International Tours Including Australia and Saudi including WrestleMania and numerous PLE's (Premium Live Events)

WWE Powers That Be Continue To Mention Some Non-WWE Signed Talent Including Chris Jericho

Some Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide Talent May Appear On Upcoming RAW's, SmackDown's And Wrestlepalozza this coming weekend!

Streaming Rankings

Current

1. Wednesday (Netflix)
2. Sullivan's Crossing (Netflix)
3. KPop Demon Hunters (Netflix)
4. Bluey (Disney+)
5. Grey's Anatomy (Hulu/Netflix)
6. Sponge Bob SquarePants (Paramount+)
7. The Hunting Wives (Netflix)
8. King of the Hill (Hulu)
9. Family Guy (Hulu)
10. The Big Bang Theory (HBO Max)

Videos

Jelly Roll’s Interview with Randy Orton INTERRUPTED by Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul

17 Jul 2025 #Kimmel
Professional Wrestler Randy Orton talks to Guest Host Jelly Roll about coming from a real wrestling family, being a father of five, his daughter Brooklyn getting Happy Birthday sung to her at the Barclays Center by the whole crowd, his mom being a nurse, the most important match in his career, wrestling with Jelly Roll, their upcoming SummerSlam fight, and Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul interrupt the show and chaos ensues.

Jelly Roll Guest Hosts Jimmy Kimmel Live

Top 10 Movies: Current

1. Happy Gilmore 2
2. K-POP: Demon Hunters
3. Happy Gilmore
4. Lost On A Mountain In Maine
5. Trainwreck: P.I Moms
6. MADEA's Destination Wedding
7. Hotel Transylvania 3
8. Rampage
9. The Old Guard 2
10. Until Dawn

Top 10 Shows: Current

1. Untamed
2. Amy Bradley Is Missing
3. The Hunting Wives
4. The Sandman
5. WWE RAW
6. Ms. Rachel
7. Critical: Between Life And Death
8. Sirens
9. Building The Band
10. 7 Bears

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Top 10 Movies (July 14-July 20, 2025)

1. Tyler Perry's Destination Wedding
2. KPop Demon Hunters
3. Brick
4. Almost Cops
5. The Old Guard 2
6. Penguins of Madagascar
7. A Madea Homecoming
8. Trainwreck: The Real Project X
9. Grown Ups
10. Grown Ups 2

News

Media Man: What a month. WWE SummerSlam
@SummerSlam
is coming up this weekend also, not to mention WWE: Unreal just hit!

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The Australian Financial Review - Media and Marketing

Streaming

Netflix

Top 10s

Shows

Latest Numbers/Rankings

1. The Waterfront
2. The Sandman
3. Attack On London
4. Ginny & Georgia: Season 3

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Source: Netflix: TUDUM

Netflix Top 10 Movies

1. The Old Guard 2
2. K-POP: Demon Hunters
3. INFINITE
4. The Old Guard
5 Trainwreck: The Cult Of American Apparel
6. Trainwreck: Poop Cruise
7. Shark Whisperer
8. Plane
9. Grown Ups 2
10. STRAW

Source: Netflix: TUDUM

1. STRAW
2. K-POP: Demon Hunters
3. Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy
4. TITAN: The OceanGate Submersible Disaster
5. Plane
6. Trainwreck: Mayor Of Mayhem
7. Copycat
8. 28 Weeks Later
9. Land Of Bad
10. The Valet

Source: Netflix: TUDUM

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Streaming

Netflix

Top 10 Movies June 6-15, 2025

1. STRAW
2. TITAN: The OceanGate Submersible Disaster
3. Plane
4. Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy
5. Bee Movie
6. Get Hard
7. World War Z
8. The Super Mario Bros. Movie
9. Wonka
10. Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning

Source: Netflix: TUDUM

Here’s the latest pay-per-view (PPV) news based on recent developments:

AEW Double or Nothing 2025: All Elite Wrestling’s (AEW) recent PPV event, Double or Nothing, held in Glendale, Arizona, sparked discussions about its length. Reports indicate that AEW wrestlers and staff, as cited by Bryan Alvarez on Wrestling Observer Live, unanimously felt the event was too long. This sentiment was echoed backstage, with suggestions that some matches could have been saved for weekly TV to streamline the show.

AEW’s increasing number of PPVs, including new events like Dynasty and WrestleDream, has reignited debates about event duration.

Additionally, AEW’s next PPV, All In, is set to compete directly with WWE’s NXT Battleground on July 12, with AEW reportedly outselling and outperforming NXT’s recent event.

WWE Evolution Returns: WWE announced the return of its women-exclusive PPV, Evolution, after a seven-year hiatus.

The event, first held in October 2018, is scheduled to take place the night after Saturday Night’s Main Event at the same venue.

Fans and WWE’s women’s division have long awaited this sequel, highlighting the demand for women-focused wrestling events.UFC Summer Slate:

The UFC’s upcoming PPV events through August 2025 are generating buzz. MMA Fighting highlighted UFC 317, part of International Fight Week, as a standout, featuring matchups like Joe Pyfer vs. a yet-to-be-named opponent and Mario Bautista vs. Patchy Mix.

The discussion focuses on which event offers the most value for the $80 price tag, with UFC 317 being a top contender due to its high-profile fights.

Champions League Final PPV: The recent UEFA Champions League final between Paris St-Germain and Inter Milan (5-0 win for PSG) was available via PPV on platforms like ZAIKO in Japan, alongside live viewings at venues like AEON Cinema and select pubs.

This reflects the growing trend of major soccer events being offered on PPV platforms globally.

STARDOM PPV Announcement: World Wonder Ring Stardom announced a PPV event for May 31, 2025, titled “Natsu & Saori – We’re Here. It’s Here. 10th Anniversary,” at Ota Ward General Gymnasium in Japan. Priced at ¥4,620 (tax included), the event will also offer catch-up streaming until June 6, 2025.

These updates cover major PPV events across wrestling, MMA, and soccer, with a focus on recent or upcoming shows.

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UFC open to ending the PPV model? Mark Shapiro hints at potential changes in UFC’s pay-per-view structure, emphasizing flexibility across platforms.??

March 4, 2024

"Yeah, it's interesting. I mean, certainly, life has changed on the PPV front. In the old days, the cable consortium and DirecTV were major platforms for PPV. Look, it works for us, but we are super flexible—linear broadcast, streaming, pay-per-view, or not PPV.

Remember, we own Fight Pass, which is our proprietary platform. It’s designed for the hardcore combat sports fan, featuring a lot of MMA, wrestling, jiu-jitsu, and karate. It’s a strong platform on its own, and we charge a monthly and annual fee. We like having it to ourselves; we like the proprietary nature of it. But, like you saw with the WWE Network years ago with Vince McMahon, if it makes sense to fold it into a larger deal, we're open to that too.

So, it’s still early stages. We want to be a good partner, we want to listen to everyone, we want to be prudent, we want to be patient—but we definitely want to explore all options so that we can bring our audience, our athletes, our fans, and our shareholders a maximized deal."

(Via Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference)