Stranger Things

'The Mandalorian' Demand Surges in Debut Week But Trails 'Stranger Things,' DC's 'Titans'

Confirming the pre-launch hype, Disney Plus’ “The Mandalorian” swooped into the No. 3 spot on a ranking of the most in-demand digital originals among U.S. viewers after its debut, according to new data. For the week of Nov. 10-16, “The Mandalorian” — the first live-action series in the Star Wars universe — notched nearly 40 million “demand expressions,” according to research firm Parrot An... more

SAG Awards: How High-Profile TV Ensembles Increase Individual Performer Category Competition

While this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards saw categories dominated by multiple performers from the same show (think “Game of Thrones,” which had at least one player represented in each major drama acting category, as well as “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Fleabag,” whose on-screen talent nabbed spots in almost all the comedy categories), that trend was truly started at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. The SAG Awards combine the lead an... more

Stranger Things Season 2 Blooper Reel Pits the Cast Against Their Props - Plus, Say What, Winona Ryder?

[YouTube=jVstl7Efgqs] Apparently, fighting the Mind Flayer is funny business, at least behind the scenes. In the second Stranger Things blooper reel dropped by Netflix in recognition of the anniversary of Will Byers’ 1983 visit to the Upside Down, we’re flashed back to Season 2 of the Duffer Brothers’ spectacular nostalgia trip. That means — hurrah! — superhero Bob Newby lives… although his portrayer Sean Astin is struck with a bad case ... more