Cordkillers 502 - Netflix Me Once...

Netflix signed a three-year deal to live stream NFL Christmas Day games and will bring its ad tech in-house. Trailers and release dates were announced for shows including The Rings of Power, House of the Dragon, Dune: Prophecy, and The Witcher season 4.

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Supply Run

Netflix's New Streaming Deals and Ad Tech Update

Netflix has signed a three-year deal with the NFL to live stream two Christmas Day games this year and at least one game in 2025 and 2026. These games will also be available on broadcast TV in local markets and on the NFL+ app. Additionally, Netflix's 10-year deal includes WWE Raw, a boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, and other celebrity events like the Netflix Cup and Netflix Slam. Furthermore, Netflix announced it will bring its ad tech fully in-house, a shift from its partnership with Microsoft, which helped launch its advertising-supported tier now boasting 40 million subscribers. Read more | Additional details

New Anime Series and Renewals

Netflix is set to release a new anime series, Terminator Zero, on August 29th. This 8-episode series, set mostly in 1997 Tokyo, coincides with the 27th anniversary of the franchise's Judgment Day. In another update, Netflix has renewed the sci-fi series 3 Body Problem for a second season. Terminator Zero | 3 Body Problem Renewal

Search Party (Shows and Channels - What to watch)

Trailers and Release Dates

  • Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power: Season two trailer reveals release date of August 29. Watch trailer

  • House of the Dragon: Official season 2 trailer released; the show returns to Max on June 16 for 8 episodes. Watch trailer

  • Dune: Prophecy: To premiere on Max this fall (no specific date yet), with a new 6-episode trailer. Watch trailer

  • The Witcher Season 4: First look at Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia. Watch trailer

  • Marvel Series Release Dates:

    • Agatha All Along: September 18 (two episodes at launch)

    • Daredevil: Born Again: March 2025

    • Ironheart: 2025

    • Rebranding: Marvel Television for live-action series and Marvel Animation for animated shows to ease viewer pressure. More info | Additional details | Rebranding

  • HBO MoviePass Documentary: Premieres May 29. Watch trailer

  • Only Murders in the Building Season 4: Premieres on August 27. Watch trailer

  • Rick and Morty: The Anime: Spinoff series debuts first footage; 10 episodes on Adult Swim and HBO Max “sometime this year.” More details

New Series and Renewals

  • Tomb Raider Series: Amazon to produce a live-action series with Phoebe Waller-Bridge as writer and executive producer. More info

  • The Boys Season 5: Renewed at Amazon. More info

  • Mr. & Mrs. Smith Season 2: Renewed at Prime Video. More info

  • Mortal Kombat 2: Scheduled for release on October 24, 2025, in Imax. More info

Buried Treasure

  • Brian: Check out the Detroiters ad on Instagram. Watch here

  • Tom: Discussion on Bob's Burgers and other related content.

Scanning the Horizon

New Sports Streaming Service and Bundles

  • Venu Sports: A new sports streaming platform combining Disney (ESPN), Fox (Fox Sports), and Warner Brothers Discovery (TNT and TBS), set to launch in autumn. More info

  • Warner Brothers Discovery: Will sublicense some college football games from ESPN next season and has not yet signed a deal to carry the NBA, unlike Amazon, NBC, and ESPN. More info | Additional details

  • Comcast Bundle: Launching the StreamSaver bundle for $15 a month, including Peacock, Netflix, and Apple TV+, starting later this month. More info | Additional details

  • Paramount and Amazon: In talks for an expanded partnership involving bundled sales and advertising. More info

  • Max Streaming Service: Similar audience engagement on both ad-lite and ad-free tiers. More info

Chatter

Listener Comments

  • James C. Smith: Comment on the discussion about sports uniforms, suggesting the inclusion of beach volleyball uniforms in the conversation.

  • Matt: Insightful comment comparing baseball to an advanced version of the game "Tag."

  • Yaru from Malaysia: Request to fix the Cordkillers Only feed in Pocketcasts app, providing an opportunity to remind listeners about updates and changes to the feed.

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