“Netflix isn’t really in a position to gloat these days, seeing as how it’s being forced to reckon with the reality of the ‘there must always be growth!’ business model it adopted a long time ago (blame capitalism, not Netflix), but there’s no harm in relishing past glories when times are tough. From that angle, it makes perfect sense for Netflix to be making a comedy series about the final Blockbuster video location, holding its own against the forward march of progress. It’s like a human being appreciating a noble Sumatran tiger… It may seem as if the humans have successfully obliterated the planet’s tiger population, but it’s not like humans are doing so great these days. (Netflix is the humans.)” Read more at The A.V. Club Speaking of Netflix, the streaming service revealed a new look at their upcoming animated series based on Sonic the Hedgehog. Read more at HypeBeast I guess we’re just on a Netflix kick today; here are the most expensive TV shows the service has ever produced, from Bridgerton to Stranger Things. “Netflix has put out some of the most beloved series of the past decade, but all of those dramas, comedies, and sci-fi epics don’t come cheap. The studio regularly spends tens of millions of dollars per season on some of its most prized franchises—as well as a few one-and-done misfires.” Read more at Mental Floss For just the “low” price of $25, you can now eat popcorn out of a Doctor Strange-themed popcorn vessel. Read more at The Mary Sue The latest Star Wars: Gallery episode about the making of The Book of Boba Fett finally reveals some of the interesting choices made by the creative team of the show. “Why the hell were two episodes of The Book of Boba Fett about The Mandalorian? That’s one of many questions answered in Disney Gallery: Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett, a brand new one-hour documentary recently added to Disney+ that dives into the making of the most recent Star Wars streaming show.” Read more at Gizmodo As its internet views dip online, Overwatch introduces a new patch, but does it make the game better? Read more at Kotaku
