Welcome back to irl Media NEWS. The only newsletter bringing you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sarcasm.
In today’s newsletter we discuss Disney’s ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Becomes Highest Highest-Grossing R-Rated Movie Ever, Epic Games Opens Their Own iOS App Store In The EU, Pitbull Is Buying The Naming Rights To Florida International University’s (FIU) Football Stadium For $6 Million Dollars, Ben Affleck Just Bought a $20.5 Million House in Los Angeles For Himself, and Could Colin Kaepernick Come Back To The NFL As A Coach?
Jay-Z Reopens The 40/40 Club For Fanatics Fest NYC
’Deadpool & Wolverine’ Made $1.1 Billion Dollars Worldwide
Epic Games Opens iOS EU App Store
Pitbull Buys Naming Rights For FIU Arena
Ben Affleck Buys A New $20.5 Million Dollar Bachelor Pad
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FROM THE EDITOR
Last week we “tried” to insert our latest podcast episode into the newsletter, with varying degrees of success.
Turns out it looks and works great when you view the newsletter using the web view, like this, but for some reason in Google or other web emails the embedded podcast didn’t display. Curse you internet gremlins!
So this week we’re trying again, and adding a trusty old link to our new episode.
In other news, it’s almost the most wonderful time of the year! No, I’m not talking about the holiday season. I’m talking about back to school. Here in New York state most school districts go back to school just before or slightly after Labor Day weekend. And with that calm will descend upon the headquarters of irl Media NEWS, aka my home office.
With this new found calm, and extra time on my hands from not having to drive kids around all day, we’re launching a handful of new niche YouTube channels in our ever long battle to figure out the YouTube algorithm. 🤣
Now, without further ado, today’s newsletter.
YOUTUBE
Jay-Z Brings Back The 40/40 Club For Fanatics Fest NYC
PODCAST
Episode 38
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BUSINESS
Disney’s ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Becomes Highest Highest-Grossing R-Rated Movie Ever
Disney’s ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ has shattered records to become the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time, amassing an impressive $1.1 billion dollars worldwide as of mid-August 2024. This figure surpasses the previous record-holder, ‘Joker’ in 2019, which grossed $1.07 billion but took longer to achieve its total. ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ reached this milestone within just six weeks of its release, setting a new standard for R-rated films.
The film grossed $545 million dollars in domestic markets, capturing the interest of American audiences with its blend of irreverent humor and action-packed sequences. Internationally, the film performed equally well, bringing in $600 million, with strong showings in markets like China, where R-rated films typically face stiff competition. This rapid climb to the top underscores the global appeal of these beloved characters and the effective marketing strategies employed by Disney. Read More
Disney’s ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ becomes the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time
TECH
Epic Games Opens Their Own iOS App Store In The EU
Epic Games has taken a significant step in expanding its digital marketplace by launching its own app store in the European Union for iOS, a move that could reshape the mobile app landscape. This launch isn’t just confined to the EU; Epic’s app store is also now available globally on Android, marking a major milestone in the company’s ongoing efforts to create a more competitive ecosystem for app developers and users alike.
For iOS users in the European Union, this means they can now download apps directly from Epic’s store on their iPhones and iPads, bypassing the 30% commission typically imposed by Apple’s App Store. This move could potentially save developers billions of dollars in fees. Globally, the Android expansion opens up new markets, particularly in regions where Android dominates, such as Asia and Africa, providing Epic with access to billions of mobile users. Read More
‘Fortnite’ maker Epic Games launches its app store on iOS in the EU, worldwide on AndroidENTERTAINMENT
ENTERTAINMENT
Pitbull Is Buying The Naming Rights To Florida International University’s (FIU) Football Stadium For $6 Million Dollars
Pitbull, the Miami-born rapper and global music sensation, has made a significant move into the world of sports by purchasing the naming rights to Florida International University’s (FIU) football stadium. The deal, reportedly worth $6 million, is not just a financial investment but a symbolic gesture that strengthens the connection between the artist and his hometown. The stadium, which will now bear his name, is set to become an iconic landmark, further embedding Pitbull’s legacy in Miami’s cultural and sporting landscape. Read More
Pitbull Buys Naming Rights to FIU’s Football Stadium in $6M Contract Agreement
REAL ESTATE
Ben Affleck Just Bought a $20.5 Million House in Los Angeles For Himself
Ben Affleck, the award-winning actor and director, has just added another impressive property to his real estate portfolio. This time, Ben Affleck purchased a $20.5 million house in Los Angeles, further solidifying his ties to the city where he’s become a household name.
But who’s going to live there?
Hint: It sounds like he’ll be living there alone.
Ben Affleck Just Paid $20.5 Million for a Cliff May-Designed Equestrian Spread in Los AngelesSPORTS
SPORTS
Could Colin Kaepernick Come Back To The NFL As A Coach?
Colin Kaepernick, the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback, could potentially return to the NFL—not as a player, but as a coach for the Los Angeles Chargers. This opportunity has been hinted at by none other than Jim Harbaugh, the current coach of the Chargers and Colin Kaepernick’s former coach at the University of Michigan.
Jim Harbaugh, who coached Colin Kaepernick during his college days, has been a vocal supporter of Colin Kaepernick’s activism and athleticism. If Kaepernick were to join the Chargers’ coaching staff, it would mark his first official return to the NFL since his departure as a player, offering him a new role in the league that once turned its back on him. Read More
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