Cordkillers (All Audio) Cordkillers 574: Movies Anywhere But Here
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Nov 12, 2025 A major shakeup as Movies Anywhere drops Google Play and YouTube support amidst Disney and Google's clash. Netflix teases the final season of Stranger Things, while Amazon dives into the Mass Effect universe. Exciting news about a Gremlins revival with Spielberg at the helm, and Paramount Plus snags rights for Professional Bull Riders events. The hosts also delve into the creative choices behind the upcoming Toy Story 5 and explore the implications of AI in filmmaking with indie projects. Plus, Netflix aims to build a video podcast section by 2026!
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Most Users Won't Notice Short Disruptions
- Most consumers barely notice Movies Anywhere, so temporary disruptions often resolve before broad awareness grows.
- Tom predicts the carriage dispute will likely be short-lived and Movies Anywhere restored.
Use Netflix's Staggered Release Plan
- Watch Netflix's Stranger Things Season 5 rollout starting November 26th and plan for Volume 2 on December 25th and a finale on December 31st.
- Tom notes Netflix released the first five minutes on YouTube as a promotional on-ramp.
Franchises Can Extend Beyond Player Stories
- Amazon is expanding Mass Effect into TV with a new story set after the original trilogy to avoid retreading Commander Shepard's customized arc.
- BioWare and Amazon expect the show in late next year but haven't set a firm date.
