Cordkillers 569: Dark Helmet Returns
AI actors spark a union backlash, Rick Moranis dusts off the helmet for Spaceballs 2, and Superman soars on Max while Kimmel breaks records despite affiliate drama. Plus, Reading Rainbow returns, Tubi gets Thanksgiving football, and Amazon shows off shiny new Fire TVs.
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Supply Run
At the Zurich Film Festival, producer Eline Van der Velden introduced AI actress Tilly Norwood, developed by Xicoia. SAG-AFTRA condemned the move, calling it a threat to human performers, while Van der Velden compared it to animation or puppetry as a new storytelling tool.
Variety | Variety (Zurich panel)
Search Party
Jimmy Kimmel returned to huge viewership despite an affiliate boycott, which ended by Friday.
Rick Moranis ends his live-action hiatus to reprise Dark Helmet in Spaceballs 2, aiming for 2027.
New trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash, arriving December 19.
Roku reuniting the original Laguna Beach cast for a 2026 anniversary special.
James Gunn teases Peacemaker’s future while casting doubt on a third season.
Superman drew 13 million views in its first 10 days on Max, the platform’s biggest debut since Barbie.
Delta adds YouTube and YouTube Music to in-flight entertainment.
Fan project reimagines Star Trek’s Battle of Wolf 359 using original footage and CGI.
Tubi will stream the Packers–Lions Thanksgiving game for free in 4K.
Peacock will stream all panels from BravoCon 2025.
Kpop Demon Hunters hits 15 consecutive weeks in Netflix’s Top 10, breaking the record.
Reading Rainbow returns on YouTube with host Mychal Threets and celebrity narrators.
Buried Treasure
Brian: Adolescence and Charlie Sheen
Tom: Bon Appetit Your Majesty (Netflix)
Scanning the Horizon
Amazon unveils new Fire TVs, streaming sticks, and Alexa+ features.
Warner Bros. crosses $4 billion at the global box office for the first time since 2019.
Netflix signs a co-marketing deal with AB InBev beers like Budweiser and Stella Artois.
NFL may renegotiate TV rights early, possibly starting in 2026.
NBC warns of possible blackout on YouTube TV if a deal isn’t reached by Sept. 30.
Comcast elevates Mike Cavanagh to Co-CEO alongside Brian Roberts.
Chatter
Jon Wellman recommends Toast of London on the Roku Channel.
David Easter suggests a yearly Patreon plan to cut down on fees.
Blaize Skocny asks the show to avoid getting political during entertainment coverage.
Andrew highlights Death Note adaptations from anime to musicals.
Maurice reports the USA Network app is shutting down and wonders about the Cordkillers website.
Kory asks about watching just one NFL team on one service, shares frustration with Marcus Movie Pass, and praises Kraven the Hunter.