Maxwell Millington

Los Angeles

Reporter at Axios

entertainment/sports guy @Axios

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Fewer big studios productions with LGBTQ characters, study shows

6 days ago | axios.com | Maxwell Millington

LGBTQ representation in major movie studios' productions has been dropping, per data from GLAAD. Why it matters: In 2024, for the second year in a row, there was an overall decrease in inclusive films, after having hit a record high, GLAAD found. The studios are "running the risk of losing the next generation of consumers," says Megan Townsend, GLAAD's senior director of entertainment research. One in five Gen-Z U.S. adults identify as LGBTQ, per Gallup.
Cooper Flagg dominates Google searches ahead of NBA draft

1 week ago | axios.com | Maxwell Millington

NBA prospect Cooper Flagg. Photo: Michael Reaves/Getty ImagesUtah is the top state searching about the NBA draft, according to Google. State of play: Call it FOMO. Despite having the worst record in the league, the Utah Jazz were not lucky enough to win the top pick in the draft lottery. Duke University's Cooper Flagg is expected to be the first overall pick by the Dallas Mavericks. He hails from Maine, which landed in second for draft-related searches.
AT&T sent students to early screenings of Pixar's "Elio"

1 week ago | axios.com | Maxwell Millington

Illustration: Annelise Capossela/AxiosTwo hundred students in nine U.S. cities were invited to local theaters to preview Pixar's newest film, "Elio." State of play: The young people saw the film as part of an AT&T initiative on Connected Learning Centers (CLCs), which partner with local nonprofits to offer free WiFi and tutoring resources. The telecommunications company has opened 65 CLCs since 2021 and says it will have at least 100 open by the end of 2027.
New movies and shows this week on Netflix, Max and Disney+

1 week ago | axios.com | Maxwell Millington

"America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" Photo: Courtesy of NetflixHere's what's new on Netflix, Max, Disney+, Apple TV+, Paramount+ and Prime Video. What we're watching: New seasons of "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" and "The Gilded Age" and a documentary about the first Black Mardi Gras krewe.
Netflix House Dallas will be based on "Stranger Things" and "Squid Game"

1 week ago | axios.com | Maxwell Millington |Tasha Tsiaperas

Rendering of Netflix House. Courtesy: NetflixNetflix House Dallas is expected to open by the end of the year with immersive experiences based on "Stranger Things" and "Squid Game." Driving the news: The studio announced this week it will also open a permanent installation on the Las Vegas Strip in 2027. Netflix House Philadelphia, which includes nine-hole mini golf and virtual-reality games based on "Wednesday," also opens this year.
Netflix House Las Vegas announced at Cannes Lions

1 week ago | axios.com | Maxwell Millington

Rendering of Netflix House. Courtesy: NetflixNetflix House, an immersive experience based on popular titles, is coming to the Las Vegas Strip in 2027. Why it matters: These permanent installations will have a year-round home for people to deepen their fandom. The big picture: The studio also announced from Cannes Lions new details about Netflix House Philadelphia and Dallas.
Colorado sees surge in golf

1 week ago | axios.com | Maxwell Millington |John Frank

Data: National Golf Foundation; Map: Axios VisualsGolf's popularity is on the upswing in Colorado, particularly among younger players, according to new data from the National Golf Foundation. State of play: The number of rounds played in Colorado in the first quarter of the year increased 27% compared to the same period the previous year. The increase is the third largest jump in the nation. The big picture: Golf has become younger and more diverse this decade.
Gracie Abrams and Gaga command highest ticket prices this summer

1 week ago | axios.com | Maxwell Millington

Data: SeatGeek; Chart: Axios VisualsBeyoncé isn't on the throne when it comes to ticket demand this summer. The big picture: Stadium tours are hot right now, up 60% from last year. State of play: The price of resale tickets to see Gracie Abrams, Lady Gaga and Coldplay this summer are higher on average than Queen B, according to data from SeatGeek. Flashback: Beyoncé's last tour, "Renaissance," was among the top 10 highest grossing tours of all time.
New movies and shows this week on Hulu, Netflix and Apple TV+

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Maxwell Millington

"Call Her Alex." Photo: Courtesy of DisneyHere's what's new on Hulu, Netflix, Apple TV+, BET+ and Prime Video. What we're watching: Documentaries about millennial media star Alex Cooper and the Astroworld Festival tragedy and a new thriller starring Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney. "Call Her Alex" available now on HuluState of play: This two-part doc chronicles the life and career of "Call Her Daddy" host Alex Cooper.
Cam Newton and Ashley Nicole Moss to host new BET sports talk show

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Maxwell Millington

Cam Newton and Ashley Nicole Moss. Photo: Courtesy of BETBET is launching a sports talk show this fall hosted by NFL MVP Cam Newton and CBS Sports reporter Ashley Nicole Moss. Why it matters: The network is betting on nostalgia and celebrity appeal to draw an audience. The big picture: The weekly series, called "106 & Sports," will feature a lead story, celebrity interviews, fashion critiques, viral highlights, hot takes and debates.