Ben Affleck, Matt Damon Expand Netflix Partnership With New Deal

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are deepening their relationship with Netflix. Their studio, Artists Equity, has agreed to a multi-year, first-look production and distribution agreement with the streamer. The move follows the strong performance of The Rip, which held the No. 1 spot on Netflix’s Top 10 for three weeks, and comes ahead of Affleck’s upcoming directorial feature Animals, starring Kerry Washington and Gillian Anderson.

Wrexham AFC co-chairmen Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds are celebrating five years at the helm with a live, alternative broadcast. On March 13, the duo will host Live from Wrexham with Rob & Ryan during Wrexham’s Welsh Derby clash against Swansea City, offering unscripted commentary and real-time reactions with Sky Sports’ David Prutton. The special airs alongside the main coverage and will stream on Sky Sports in the UK and Paramount+ in the U.S.

Roc Nation says Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show delivered a record 4.157 billion views across U.S. and global TV, YouTube, and digital platforms within 24 hours. Nielsen reports an average of 128.2 million U.S. viewers for the broadcast alone, which, using YouTube’s 30-second view metric, accounts for a large share of the total. The YouTube upload hit 29 million views in 16 hours and surpassed 40 million in its first day, now sitting at 118 million.

The Miami Dolphins have added Xiaomi co-founder Lin Bin to their ownership group after he reportedly bought a 1% stake in the team’s holding company at a valuation above $12 billion, a record for a publicly known minority deal. The investment, pending a full owner vote, comes as Miami moves forward under new head coach Jeff Hafley following a 7-10 season and leadership changes.

Warner Bros. is developing a Game of Thrones movie centered on Aegon’s Conquest, with Andor and House of Cards writer Beau Willimon attached. The project — described as a large-scale, Dune-sized feature — is also being developed separately as an HBO series. The film marks the latest expansion of the franchise, which has long explored feature adaptations, while broader corporate uncertainty looms amid Warner Bros.’ sale to Paramount Skydance.

Nike is rolling out its latest signature drops for Giannis Antetokounmpo and A’ja Wilson, recently unveiling fresh looks for both models. The Freak 8 releases Aug. 1, 2026, and features an updated ReactX build and wing-inspired heel design, while Wilson’s A’Two, introduced in Paris during her global sneaker tour with the brand, launches May 2 in the “A’Pink” colorway.

Tom Hanks is launching a new World War II documentary series at the History Channel, a 20-episode global project airing in 200 territories and 40 languages. Premiering on Memorial Day, the series promises a sweeping retelling of the war, spanning Germany’s invasion of Poland to major battles across Europe and the Pacific. Hanks executive produces alongside historians and production partners, with support from the National WWII Museum.

The Atlanta Falcons will play a 2026 NFL regular-season game in Madrid, Spain, at Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. The matchup marks the league’s continued international expansion and follows a multi-year agreement to play games at the venue, where the Dolphins and Commanders drew 78,610 fans for Spain’s first NFL game last year. It will be Atlanta’s sixth regular-season game outside the U.S. and fourth trip to Europe in six seasons.

McLaren is getting into the golf game, a new venture that will bring its high-performance engineering DNA from motorsport and automotive into golf equipment. Led by a dedicated team of industry experts, McLaren Golf aims to set a new benchmark for precision and design. The full launch and its first products debut on April 29.

Tyler Perry is bringing a new firefighter drama, Where There’s Smoke, to Netflix as part of his ongoing first-look deal with the streamer. The 16-episode series — which he will write, direct, and produce — stars Tyler Lepley, Mike Merrill, Da’Vinchi, and Eltony Williams. Production is underway in Atlanta and adds to Perry’s growing Netflix slate, which includes Beauty in Black, Six Triple Eight, and Mea Culpa.

NASCAR’s FULL SPEED from Words + Pictures returns with a feature-length documentary centered on the Daytona 500. Originally a show, the series is moving from Netflix to Prime Video, where Seasons 1 and 2 are available. The film will deliver an inside look at NASCAR’s biggest race, spotlighting Tyler Reddick’s victory while following drivers Kyle Busch, Connor Zilisch, Brad Keselowski, and Noah Gragson as they chase the sport’s most coveted prize.

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