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Industry analysts are examining why streaming platforms are cancelling series at a high rate, even shows with established audiences. The discussion centres on rising production costs, subscriber-growth pressure, and platforms' preference for new titles over long-running ones. Commentators note that cancellations now often come after only one or two seasons, leaving fans frustrated and creators uncertain about the viability of prestige projects.

Netflix is adapting a bestselling alternative history book series into a new television show. The streaming service is expanding its slate of literary adaptations, and news of the project is drawing attention from fans of the books and genre viewers. No release date or cast details have been confirmed.

Atlas Entertainment and Culture Genesis have struck a creator content development partnership covering television, film and short-form projects. Under the deal, the two companies will work together to develop material built around digital creators and bring it to traditional and streaming screens. It is the latest example of Hollywood production firms formalizing ties with the online creator economy as audiences shift toward short-form video.

Eddie Murphy is moving into scripted television with 'The Chairman', a new series for Peacock created by 'Mad Men' creator Matthew Weiner. The project marks a rare scripted TV role for Murphy, whose recent work has centred on film and stand-up. Details about the plot and cast have not yet been announced, and the news is drawing attention given the pairing of a major film star with a celebrated TV showrunner.

Streaming service Tubi is developing an original horror movie based on R.L. Stine's work, titled 'Afraid of Clowns,' according to Variety. The project marks a new adaptation of the bestselling author's horror writing, best known through the Goosebumps franchise, and will be produced specifically for the free ad-supported platform.