Cordkillers 530 - Hope and Hedgehogs
James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy trailer shatters records, while Sonic the Hedgehog 4 races toward a 2027 release. Plus, Netflix secures FIFA Women’s World Cup streaming rights, and physical media sparks a passionate debate.
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Supply Run
Superman: Legacy
• James Gunn announced that the trailer for Superman: Legacy is the most-viewed DC trailer ever, with over 250M views.
More details at Hollywood Reporter
• The Verge describes the trailer as “full of hope.”
Search Party
• Netflix acquires US streaming rights to FIFA Women’s World Cup for 2027 and 2031.
• Star Trek: Lower Decks wraps up, while Tawny Newsome teases a new live-action comedy.
• Dune: Prophecy renewed for Season 2 at HBO.
• Sonic the Hedgehog 4 release date announced for 2027.
• Secret Level, an animated anthology on Prime Video, renewed for Season 2.
• Bluey movie in development for a 2027 release.
Buried Treasure
Brian: Silo Season 2
Tom: Judge from Hell (Disney+)
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Scanning the Horizon
• Apple’s tvOS 18.2 adds aspect ratio options and a Snoopy screensaver.
• LG expands wireless Zero Connect Box to QNED evo TVs.
• Roku Channel to stream Winter 2025 X Games in Aspen.
• Sports streamer legal battles continue; appeal scheduled for Jan. 6.
Chatter
• Topic 1: LG exiting Blu-ray players sparks physical media discussion.
Thoughts from Bai Shen and Richard Gunther on the future of media ownership.
• Topic 2: Speculation on YouTube Premium’s potential pivot to à la carte content.
Insights from Sean Finnerty.
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