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The Daily Binge: Top 5 Streaming News Stories

Your morning digest of $500M zombie licensing deals, docuseries finales, and festival streams!

1. Netflix & AMC Sign $500M Global Deal for Entire ‘Walking Dead’ Universe

Zombies are walking all over the globe, and Netflix just paid half a billion dollars for the privilege! AMC Global Media and Netflix announced a massive $500 million multi-year global licensing agreement today, granting Netflix co-exclusive global streaming rights to all 371 episodes across The Walking Dead universe.

The deal extends the original flagship series alongside all six spin-off series—including Fear the Walking Dead, Daryl Dixon, Dead City, and The Ones Who Live—to international markets like the UK, Italy, Australia, and New Zealand, streaming co-exclusively on Netflix and AMC+.

2. Netflix Drops True-Crime Miniseries ‘The Bombing of Pan Am 103’

Netflix premiered its flagship six-episode drama miniseries The Bombing of Pan Am 103 today. Starring Connor Swindells, Patrick J. Adams, and Merritt Wever, the series dramatizes the true story of the transatlantic law enforcement collaboration between Scottish police and U.S. federal investigators.

The show follows the decades-long pursuit of justice by law enforcement agencies and affected families following the 1988 tragedy, marking one of Netflix’s most anticipated investigative drama releases of the summer.

3. Cinemark Posts Record Q2 Results as Theatrical Windows Feed Streaming

Movie theater giant Cinemark reported record-breaking Q2 2026 financial results today, proving that the big screen and home streaming can peacefully coexist. Box-office revenue surged thanks to summer blockbusters and strong attendance.

Industry analysts noted that healthy theatrical exclusivity windows continue to drive massive box-office returns while building valuable hype and brand recognition before titles transition to subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) platforms later in their release lifecycle.

4. HBO Max Premieres Finale of Burning Man Docuseries ‘The Man Will Burn’

HBO Max released the season finale of Jehane Noujaim’s documentary series The Man Will Burn today. The series offers an unprecedented deep dive into the history, eccentric subculture, and artistic evolution of the iconic desert festival.

The finale culminates in breathtaking 4K footage of the iconic temple-burn ceremony, delivering a visual spectacle for documentary enthusiasts and festival fans alike.

5. Lollapalooza 2026 Livestream Officially Kicks Off on Hulu & Disney+

If you couldn’t make it to Grant Park in Chicago this weekend, your couch just became front-row seating. The 2026 Lollapalooza music festival officially kicks off its 4-day live broadcast today across Hulu and Disney+.

Music fans can stream multi-stage live coverage featuring global headliners through August 3, marking one of the summer’s biggest digital live event broadcasts.

Dad Joke of the Day

Q: Why did the TV go to sleep?

A: Because it was tired of all the streaming!

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