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Hollywood's Franchise Machine Needs a Reset, and Fans Know It
Franchise fatigue, celebrity-driven marketing, and studio earnings-call logic are wearing down the audience. Here's what a saner blockbuster model would look like.
NCIS: Origins Season 3 Brings Gibbs Back Together With Franks, Strickland and Fornell
Mike Franks, Vera Strickland and Tobias Fornell return as Season 3 links Gibbs’ present-day investigation to his early years.
Foundation Books and Macmillan Debut Publishing Partnership With Jim Benton Titles
Foundation Books and Macmillan unveil a slate led by three Jim Benton titles, alongside projects from Rock Squad and comedians Kylie Brakeman and Patrick McDonald.
Persistent Broadband Data Loss Raises Subscriber Churn Risk by 36%, OpenVault Finds
OpenVault’s analysis of more than 200,000 accounts links recurring uncorrectable data loss with higher broadband churn, especially when disruptions persist.
Howard Shore’s Film Scores Get a Reflective Piano Tribute
A new piano collection traces Howard Shore’s range and atmosphere, while a review recalls his Oscar-winning work and John Williams’s long gap between wins.
Virgin Media O2 Targets £800m in Annual Savings by 2029
Virgin Media O2 plans £800m in annual savings by 2029, including workforce cuts, as revenue and fixed-line customers decline.
Internet Use Reaches 6.3 Billion, but Affordability Gaps Persist
ITU estimates 76% of the world was online in 2026, while 2 billion people remain offline and access costs still exceed targets in many economies.
Gente, gente! Brings Women’s Aria Concert to Lawson and Sydney
The New South Wales opera company presents “Aria” on Nov. 22 and 29, pairing performances with masterclasses for artists beyond early career programs.
One Ounce Opera Earns 11 B. Iden Payne Award Nominations for FSOO 2026
One Ounce Opera’s FSOO 2026 earned 11 nominations, recognizing “Forever,” “Mud Girl” and production design.
Patrick Stewart’s 10 Defining Jean-Luc Picard Episodes in Star Trek: The Next Generation
From the Borg’s first attack to TNG’s final poker game, these episodes show how Patrick Stewart made Picard’s restraint, doubt and humanity compelling.
FCC Proposes Auctioning 25 MHz for US 5G and Direct-to-Device Services
The FCC is proposing 25 MHz of mid-band spectrum for commercial wireless use, including 5G and satellite direct-to-device coverage.
Telesat Delays First Lightspeed Satellites by Three Months
A delay to MDA-built pathfinder satellites pushes Telesat’s first Lightspeed launch toward June 2028, while quarterly revenue fell 20%.
Jet Excellence to Equip Citation X Fleet With Gogo Galileo HDX Wi-Fi
Jet Excellence is adding Gogo Galileo HDX connectivity across its Citation X fleet, with flexible financing and installations starting immediately.
Lyric Fest’s ‘An die Nacht’ Brings German Night Songs to Philadelphia
Lyric Fest presents German vocal works Nov. 7–8, with a Schubert talk and a separate Nov. 5 Lyric Session.
The American Prize 2026 Opera Winners: Landlocked Opera, Michigan State and Purchase Lead
Landlocked Opera won the professional division, while Michigan State and Purchase Opera topped their program categories in The American Prize’s 2026 results.
String Orchestra of Brooklyn Pairs Mozart Concerto With Haydn Mass
Shai Wosner makes his orchestra debut in Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 22 before the Ghostlight Chorus joins Haydn’s “Lord Nelson Mass.”
Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 Sets October 30 UK Premiere on Paramount+
Dexter Morgan faces two new killers in a 10 episode season, with Michael C. Hall returning when the series arrives in the UK on October 30.
FCC Clears Amazon Leo’s $11.5 Billion Globalstar Acquisition
The FCC has approved Amazon Leo’s purchase of Globalstar, clearing the way to combine satellite spectrum and infrastructure for direct-to-device services.
Blue Origin Rebuilds New Glenn Launch Tower as November Flight Target Emerges
Blue Origin has rebuilt New Glenn’s access tower after a May explosion. A November launch is reported, though the company has confirmed no date.
AST SpaceMobile Secures Brazilian Spectrum for Direct-to-Device Service
Brazil authorized AST SpaceMobile to use S-band and partner operators’ 700 MHz spectrum, supporting plans to connect standard phones beyond terrestrial coverage.