A look at media news for September 2025, including WildBrain shutting down Canada’s Family cable channel, and “Touche Turtle” coming to Blu-ray.
Bluesky blocks Mississippi access due to age verification laws
On Friday, Bluesky announced it’s blocking Mississippi based IPs due to the state’s burdensome age verification laws.
MSNBC to change its name to “MS NOW” (of all things)
After 30 years on the air, MSNBC is changing its name to… “MS NOW,” of all things.
Features an ideal social network should have
I give my thoughts on what criteria should make up an ideal social network, and why we might not see such anytime soon.
Hulu to get (fully) integrated into Disney+ in 2026; ESPN (the streaming service) to launch August 21
In 2026, Hulu will get fully integrated into the Disney+ app; meanwhile, the ESPN streaming service will go live on August 21.
The 10 most watched Netflix cartoons (January to June 2025)
A look at the most watched animated cartoons on Netflix from January to June 2025. Sorry “KPop Demon Hunters” fans, but it’s not on this list.
Recommended streaming services for cartoons (2025 edition)
My 2025 look at the current state of streaming services for animation, from Amazon Prime Video to Tubi.
2024 comic sales up 4% from last year
2024 North American comic sales are up by 4% over 2023, thanks to a boost in comic shop revenue.
August 2025 media picks and news
My media picks for August 2025 include the debut of “Eyes of Wakanda” on Disney+, as well as a Huckleberry Hound Blu-ray set.
Paramount/Skydance merger approved, with knee-bending to Trump; also, Paramount+ alternatives
Paramount has made questionable concessions to the Trump administration to get its merger approved. I also look at Paramount+ alternatives.