Hey, guys! How you doin'? It's Friday once again, so let's make it the best one yet. Cinemagnetic here to spice it up a bit, better than the sweet and sour sauce, and you know it.

Let's jump around:

• Upcoming HBO Series Updates 📺

• Warner Bros Acquires Stanford Freshman's Story 📚

• AMC Networks: Q3 Ad Dip, Streaming Surge 🚀

• Kino Lorber's Indie Film Streaming Service 🛜

Daily US Box Office: November 1, 2023 💸

Upcoming HBO Series Updates 📺

HBO's Casey Bloys revealed some exciting updates about their shows.

"House of the Dragon" is returning in early summer 2024 with an eight-episode second season, and it's in post-production with a trailer under wraps.

However, "Euphoria" season three, "The White Lotus" season three, and the "It" prequel series are now postponed until 2025.

"The Last of Us" season two starts filming in spring 2024, but it might also premiere in 2025 due to a potential actors' strike.

Another project in the works is the Thrones prequel, "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight," based on George R.R. Martin's Dunk and Egg novellas. It's expected to shoot in the spring, although casting hasn't been confirmed yet.

What's coming? 🤔

Warner Bros Acquires Stanford Freshman's Story 📚

Warner Bros and producer Amy Pascal have won the rights to "How to Rule the World," a book written by Theo Baker.

This book tells the story of an 18-year-old freshman at Stanford who wrote articles for the university's newspaper, questioning the research practices of the university's president, who was even a contender for a Nobel Prize.

In response, the president used legal and PR firms to discredit the young journalist. However, Baker's investigative work earned him the prestigious Polk Award, making him the youngest recipient ever.

Eventually, due to the public backlash, the Stanford president resigned from his position.

Baker uncovered issues in the president's research, including photo manipulation, which had gone unnoticed for years.

The book is set to be published by Penguin Press/Penguin Random House. Sony, Amazon, and A24 also showed interest in the book, with CAA brokering the deal.

November 3rd Birthdays 🎂

AMC Networks: Q3 Ad Dip, Streaming Surge 🚀

AMC Networks saw an 18% drop in U.S. ad revenue, hitting $147 million in Q3, due to lower TV ratings and a tough ad market.

On the flip side, they gained 100,000 streaming subscribers, reaching 11.1 million by September, after some previous declines.

They've also wrapped up a cost-cutting plan, trimming office space and incurring an $11.6 million charge.

The CEO, Kristin Dolan, remains optimistic, emphasizing their focus on quality programming and new advertising efforts.

Their target is to reach 20 to 25 million subscribers for their niche streaming services by 2025, despite industry challenges.

November 3rd Releases 🎞️

Kino Lorber's Indie Film Streaming Service 🛜

Kino Lorber, a respected indie film label, has introduced a new streaming service, Kino Film Collection, available through Amazon's Prime Video Channels for $5.99 monthly.

It's a film lover's dream, featuring new releases, classics, and festival favorites from a library of over 4,000 films.

You can watch award-winning titles like "The Conformist" and timeless classics such as "Metropolis."

The service will regularly update with fresh-from-the-theater films, making it a one-stop shop for indie film fans.

Lisa Schwartz, Chief Revenue Officer at Kino Lorber, emphasizes the importance of creating a dedicated space for their films to ensure they're readily available as streaming platforms evolve.

New Trailer / The Fall Guy ▶

Still of the Day ⏸

• Director: Quentin Tarantino

• Director of Photography: Robert Richardson

• Duration: 1h 52min

• Aspect Ratio: 2.39 : 1

• Camera: Panavision Panaflex Millennium and Panavision Panaflex Platinum

• Lenses: Panavision Primo Lenses

• Film Stock: 35 mm, Kodak 100T, 200T, 320T, 500T, 800T