Dan Murrell

Netflix is laying off 6% of their work force amid falling stock prices and stagnant viewership. Is the streaming leader in trouble? I look at where the company stands and where it might be headed. Plus Ben Affleck reveals his career low, a Skydance update, and your questions!

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Blumhouse led yet another horror hit to a big opening, while The Social Reckoning didn't find many friends at the box office. I break down the latest box office weekend, plus Resident Evil finds a new audience, streaming charts, and more!

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Aaron Sorkin returns as writer, and now director, in this follow-up to The Social Network as Facebook tries to survive its biggest crisis so far. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring this video! Head to https://www.factormeals.com/murrell50off and use code MURRELL50Off to get 50 percent off AND one free breakfast item per box for a year!

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It's official Warner Bros and Paramount are now divisions of Skydance. Things are moving fast at Hollywood's latest mega-studio and I have all the updates, plus your questions and more!

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Warner Bros said goodbye to its time as an independent studio with one of the biggest flops of all time. I look at how Tom Cruise's Digger managed to be such a disappointment, plus Avengers: Endgame retakes a significant record, Verity takes the top spot, and more!

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Digger is polarizing audiences and critics. I weigh in on Tom Cruise's latest, and riskiest, movie.

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Now with 100% fewer internet problems! With a budget reportedly higher than expected, and box office tracking headed towards single digits, WB's Digger is looking to be another blow to the studio's 2026 slate of films. I look at how the movie is trying to drum up business, plus the latest Hollywood stances on AI, and a creative exodus from Netflix!

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The box office partied like it was 2019 with Avengers: Endgame Encore putting the MCU back on top. I take a look at where it stands alongside past re-releases, as well as a bunch of new releases that also competed for the spot. Plus the latest streaming numbers and more!

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Robert Pattinson takes on journalist Chris Hansen's To Catch a Predator in A24's latest buzzy drama.

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Disney+ just announced another price increase, meaning that it has now tripled in price since launch. I look at how much other services have gone up and whether we've hit a breaking point. Plus, more details about the Paramount/WB merger, how a film can have over 30 producers, and your questions!

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Zach Cregger's Resident Evil found success at the box office with a $60 million opening, setting a franchise record. I break down its opening weekend, plus Spider-Man: Brand New Day sets an important record of its own, the streaming numbers get a big change, and more!

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After months of dealmaking, lawsuits, and threats, the Paramount/WB merger is officially happening. I break down the deal that was reached between David Ellison's company and the states suing him, and what it might mean for the future of the entertainment industry.

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Marvel's Wolverine, the eagerly anticipated PlayStation game from Insomniac, was received with a tidal wave of negativity. I played the game and share my thoughts on what criticisms I think are fair, and which ones are overblown.

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Weapons director Zach Cregger takes on the iconic gaming franchise. Does this Resident Evil avoid the video game movie slaughterhouse?

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day has officially passed The Force Awakens to become the new domestic box office champion! I talk about this historic moment with my special guest Kristian Harloff. Plus, the Emmys might be moving, dates are set for Paramount settlement talks, and your questions! Follow the Kickstarter campaign for Trending at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/trendingshow/trending-kristian-harloff-tv-pilot

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The 2026 Emmys featured Widow's Bay putting on a dominant performance, while The Pitt, Slow Horses, and Pluribus split up the drama categories. I recap the winners and share my thoughts on a very odd show featuring host Mariska Hargitay and two a-listers discussing parental lovemaking.

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Despite hopes for a sequel breakout, Practical Magic 2 underperformed expectations, and continues a lackluster year for Warner Bros. I look at how the studio has failed to follow up its sensational 2025. Plus the latest in box office news, streaming charts and more!

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Labor Day has come and gone and another summer box office season is in the books. I have a look at the biggest money makers, money losers, and the studios that came out on top this year!

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I'm back from vacation and ready to take your questions!

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We're heading into the last four months of the year, and I have a big list of all the movies, shows (and one game) that people will be talking about for the rest of 2026.

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Obsession is gearing up for an awards season run, but a producer on the film is claiming that she was cut out of a profit sharing deal worth millions. I break down the lawsuit filed this week, plus a mystery Robin Hood movie, remembering three entertainment legends, and your questions! Thanks to Factor for sponsoring this video! Head to https://www.factormeals.com/murrell50off and use code MURRELL50Off to get 50 percent off AND one free breakfast item per box for a year!

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The MCU has a new highest domestic grosser as Spidey zipped past Avengers: Endgame domestically. I look at its continued big numbers, plus Coyote vs. Acme finally hits theaters, Ridley Scott has another box office disappointment, a 2026 yearly update, and more!

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It's the movie Warner Bros didn't want you to see! But can Coyote vs. Acme live up to all the hype its parent studio has generated?

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day is about to pass Avengers: Endgame domestically - but does it have the domestic record and The Force Awakens' all-time record in its sights? Plus, The Odyssey is still breaking major records at the box office weeks after its release. I break down all the numbers, streaming charts and more!

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Two highly anticipated indie films are in theaters now, and I have thoughts on both!

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After months of threats, the FCC is now being sued by ABC for demanding an early review of its broadcast licenses. I look at the lawsuit, why ABC feels it's being targeted, and how it could be a landmark moment for First Amendment rights.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues its run up the charts, now becoming the eighth film to gross over $2 billion and passing Avatar on the all-time domestic tip 10. I break down the new numbers, plus all the other box office news, streaming charts and more!

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Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor fight dinosaurs in the suburbs in this genre-blending new film from director David Robert Mitchell.

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David Ellison now says that he's taking Paramount (and potentially Warner Bros) and leaving California if settlement talks aren't held in the studio's pending antitrust suit. I break down the details, plus a Barbie sequel is in trouble, and your questions!

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day is rewriting the box office history books, and may be trying to become the top all-time domestic grosser. I look at its second weekend performance, as well as the continued box office performance of The Odyssey. Plus all the other box office news, streaming charts and more!

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There's been a lot of debate over adjusting box office grosses for inflation. As someone who often uses those numbers in my own analysis, here's my two cents on why it's an important historical tool.

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The Paramount-WB merger just got a lot more complicated, with a trial set for next year and a $7 million per day fee kicking in soon. I break down the latest updates and what the future could hold for this potential studio merger. Plus, a director backtracks on AI, Spider-Man keeps breaking records, and your questions! Thanks to Factor for sponsoring this video! Head to https://www.factormeals.com/murrell50off and use code MURRELL50Off to get 50 percent off AND one free breakfast item per box for a year!

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It took until Monday's actual numbers, but Spider-Man: Brand New Day toppled Avengers: Endgame to set the all-time domestic opening weekend record. I do a deep dive into the records broken and more! Thanks to Factor for sponsoring this video! Head to https://www.factormeals.com/murrell50off and use code MURRELL50Off to get 50 percent off AND one free breakfast item per box for a year!

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Now that Spider-Man: Brand New Day is in theaters, let's talk spoilers!

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Since The Odyssey's opening weekend, the internet has been filled with claims of fake user scores, fraudulent ticket sales, and more. So I decided to do some deep research into several of the most common theories. Here's what I found.

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Spider-Man swings back into theaters, fighting crime in a world that's forgotten Peter Parker and facing a mysterious new threat. Is this Spider-Man adventure an amazing success or a spectacular disappointment?

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After a strong opening weekend, The Odyssey posted one of the best holds ever for a movie opening over $100 million. I break down all the numbers, plus streaming charts and more!

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The Odyssey is a box office hit, but it sounds like Odysseus has more in store. I look at the AI versions of The Odyssey that have been announced, plus what happened to a major box office website, the return of a Hollywood icon, and your questions!

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Thanks to Surfshark for sponsoring this episode! Go to https://surfshark.com/murrell or use code MURRELL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Despite all the online controversy, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey posted a massive global opening and looks to be on track to success. I break down all the numbers, plus streaming charts and more!

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Christopher Nolan meets epic Greek poetry in the follow-up to his Best Picture winner Oppenheimer.

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