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Netflix launches gaming app for children 8 and under

Netflix on Monday launched “Netflix Playground,” a new standalone gaming app aimed at kids eight and under.

The app promises “no ads, in-app purchases, or extra fees” and is included with all memberships. At launch, it includes games featuring “Peppa Pig,” “Storybots,” and “Sesame Street.”

Netflix began adjusting its gaming strategy in 2024, closing its large AAA studio. Last year, the streamer began focusing more on multiplayer party and family-friendly games.

Late last month, Netflix quietly raised its prices for the fourth time since 2022.

Netflix Expands Kids Entertainment Lineup With Playground App for Games, New Shows & Returning Favorites - About Netflix

Netflix Expands Kids Entertainment Lineup With Playground App for Games, New Shows & Returning Favorites - About Netflix

Netflix began adjusting its gaming strategy in 2024, closing its large AAA studio. Last year, the streamer began focusing more on multiplayer party and family-friendly games.

Late last month, Netflix quietly raised its prices for the fourth time since 2022.

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“Super Mario Galaxy Movie” delivers holiday weekend records for theater chains

Universal’s “Super Mario Galaxy Movie” cleared an estimated $372.5 million globally in its opening five-day weekend, marking another successful foray into theaters for Nintendo.

Both AMC and Cinemark on Monday announced that the movie — along with continued popularity for titles like “Project Hail Mary” and “Hoppers” — propelled them to record-breaking Easter weekends.

According to AMC, the Yoshi popcorn bucket has pushed “Mario Galaxy” into the second-best merchandising program ever for the theater chain, behind only Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert film. According to Cinemark, Mario-themed “glitter popcorn” and other food items tied to the title have already resulted in the “most successful merchandise program Cinemark has ever delivered for a single title.”

AMC and Cinemark shares climbed in early trading on Monday.

“Mario Galaxy” pulled in $190.1 million domestically over the five-day weekend, below the first film’s $204 million (it was also released over the Easter weekend in 2023), but still near the top of the best holiday box office performances ever.

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The peptide gold rush: How impending deregulation could supercharge a shadow industry

Peptides, the gray-market supplements that have flooded Silicon Valley, may soon make their way into the mainstream. Who stands to benefit?

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The Labubu movie is just the latest toy story hitting the big screen

After smash-hit Barbie, Lego, and Transformers movies, Pop Mart’s viral dolls will now get the Hollywood treatment.

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US vinyl sales topped $1 billion last year for the first time since 1983

With fandoms and audiophiles alike now wanting their music in a physical format, the analog economy is thriving.

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It might be less expensive to make an Oscar-winning movie than you think

Three of the 10 Best Picture nominees at this year’s Academy Awards had production budgets of $10 million or less.

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