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Hollywood’s reliance on sequels dominates the box office, while Peacock experiments with gaming-inspired NFL broadcasts and Squid Game teases new thrills in Season 2. Record-breaking Thanksgiving viewership and box office numbers highlight the growing appetite for both live events and nostalgic storytelling.
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Supply Run
The top 10 grossing movies of the year are sequels, with Inside Out 2 and Moana 2 dominating. Owen Glieberman critiques sequel culture as the “junk food of movies,” offering temporary satisfaction but lacking substance, while raising questions about its long-term impact on Hollywood’s creativity.
Search Party
Peacock, EA Sports, and Genius Sports bring Madden NFL Cast to life during the Texans-Chiefs game, blending football coverage with gaming elements. The commentary features former NFL quarterback Kurt Benkert and Madden NFL champ Henry Leverette, alongside Chad Ochocinco as a live player ratings adjuster.
The latest trailer for Squid Game Season 2 teases returning contestants and introduces new games, promising high-stakes drama and fresh twists.
Buried Treasure
Brian’s Pick: Alien—a sci-fi classic exploring suspense and survival in deep space.
Tom’s Pick: The Trunk (Netflix)—A mysterious trunk unveils a secret marriage service in this suspenseful, dark drama.
Scanning the Horizon
Narrative: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade drew a record-breaking 31.3 million viewers, marking it the most-watched entertainment special on linear TV since the 2020 Oscars.
The Thanksgiving 5-day U.S. box office hit a record $422M, led by Moana 2 and Wicked. This surpasses the previous record of $315.6M set in 2018.
Chatter
Recommendation: Revisit Warehouse 13 from the Golden Era of the Sci-Fi channel for some nostalgic sci-fi fun. Also, check out Alan Tudyk’s hilarious Con Man, featuring short episodes with big laughs and celebrity cameos.