Industry’s viewership jumps 60% after it takes House of the Dragon’s old slot on HBO

These days, launching an original TV drama can be quite challenging. However, HBO stands out as one of the few networks capable of making them successful, with series like “Succession,” “Euphoria,” and “Hacks” all receiving positive responses. On a lesser-known note, there’s “Industry,” an HBO drama about investment banking that has been on for two seasons. It seems that the third season could be crucial for the show; if viewership doesn’t increase, it might not continue.

Longtime YouTube executive Adam Smith joins Disney in key tech role

Veteran executive Adam Smith, who has spent years at YouTube and Google, is set to join The Walt Disney Company. In his new role as Chief Product and Technology Officer for Disney Entertainment and ESPN, he will aim to enhance the technological experiences that Disney customers receive. This move suggests Disney’s dedication to improving customer technology interactions.

A Nightmare on Elm Street gets special 4K release ahead of 40th anniversary

Freddy Krueger is the literal stuff of nightmares, an iconic and genre-defining slasher who carved his way through nine movies, a television show, and countless spinoff novels, comics, and more. Robert Englund originated the character in Wes Craven’s classic 1984 film A Nightmare on Elm Street, which is coming up on its 40th anniversary this November. To mark this special occasion Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment is releasing the movie in 4K resolution with high dynamic range (HDR) for the first time!