Cordkillers 512 - Put a Tracker on that Canary
The upcoming launch of the Venu sports streaming service, the latest updates on "Squid Game" and "Battlestar Galactica," and the latest Olympics broadcast predictions.
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Supply Run
1. Disney, Fox, and Warner Sports Streamer Venu to Launch at $42.99/Month
The sports streaming service Venu, a joint venture of Disney, Fox, and Warner Brothers Discovery, will launch in the autumn at $42.99 per month. It will offer sports from 14 networks including ESPN, ABC, TNT, and more, but will not include CBS Sports or NBC Sports.
Search Party
1. Squid Game Season 2 arrives December 26 on Netflix
Season 2 of Squid Game will premiere on Netflix on December 26, and there will be a third and final season.
2. Battlestar Galactica Reboot No Longer at Peacock
The reboot of Battlestar Galactica by Sam Esmail’s Esmail Corp. is no longer at Peacock and will be shopped to other platforms by UCP.
3. Tubi Picks Up Season 2 Rights to “Boarders”
Tubi has acquired the rights to the second season of the coming-of-age comedy/drama “Boarders” for North America and Latin America.
4. Jason Reitman’s SNL Movie Titled ‘Saturday Night’
Jason Reitman’s film about SNL is officially titled ‘Saturday Night’ and will be released on October 11, the anniversary of SNL’s premiere.
5. NASA TV to Shut Down Cable Channels
NASA TV is ending its cable channels to focus on its free ad-free service, NASA+, available on various platforms including iOS, Android, Roku, and web browsers.
Scanning the Horizon
1. IOC President Predicts Record-Breaking Broadcast and Social Media Figures for 2024 Paris Olympics
IOC President Thomas Bach predicts that half the world’s population will engage with the 2024 Paris Olympics, citing significant broadcast and digital engagement.
2. Max Rolls Out New Personalized Homepage System
Max has introduced a new “whole page optimization” system in the US to increase viewer engagement by personalizing homepage content.
3. Inside Out 2 Enters Top 10 Worldwide Box Office
Inside Out 2 has grossed $1.524 billion, making it the 10th highest-grossing film worldwide, surpassing Avengers and Furious 7.
4. Netflix’s Geeked Week 2024 Dates Announced
Netflix’s Geeked Week event will occur from September 16th to 19th, concluding with an in-person event in Atlanta, Georgia.
Chatter
1. IndyCar Announces New Broadcast Rights Deal with Fox Sports
IndyCar will air all 17 races on network Fox under a new broadcast rights deal, making it the only motorsport series to have all its races on broadcast television in the US.
2. Listener Feedback on Olympic Gold Zone Coverage
A listener thanks the hosts for recommending Peacock’s Olympic Gold Zone, which has enhanced their Olympics viewing experience with comprehensive coverage.