The Briefing Headlines July 3

We're all flocking to the movies again

Friday Headlines: 
Social media platforms are monetising gore content: eSafety Commissioner
Man pulled from rubble in Venezuela eight days after twin quakes
NSW to crack down on nangs
Australia’s wealth going backwards but the rich get richer
Eminem loses trademark battle with Aussie beach brand

Deep Dive: We’re more than a decade into the Netflix era, and every year we’ve heard the prediction that streaming will kill in-person cinema.  

In 2026, those predictions are wrong, again, with June and July set to mark, some of the biggest release months this year with films including Odyssey and Toy Story 5 expected to rake in billions. 

But it’s not only the big films that are winning with smaller franchises and female-skewing films also outperforming expectations. 

So, is the box office back, for good? In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou is joined by Christian Kloukinas from Village Cinemas to find out. 

Further listening from the headlines: 

Venezuela's 'abysmal' earthquake response

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Friday Headlines:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Social media platforms are&nbsp;monetising&nbsp;gore content:&nbsp;eSafety&nbsp;Commissioner</li>
<li>Man pulled from rubble in Venezuela eight days after twin quakes</li>
<li>NSW to crack&nbsp;down on&nbsp;nangs</li>
<li>Australia&rsquo;s wealth going backwards but the rich get richer</li>
<li>Eminem loses&nbsp;trademark&nbsp;battle with Aussie beach brand</li>
</ul>
Deep Dive: We&rsquo;re&nbsp;more than a decade into the Netflix era, and every year&nbsp;we&rsquo;ve&nbsp;heard the prediction that streaming will kill in-person cinema.&nbsp;&nbsp;
In 2026, those predictions are wrong, again, with June and July set to mark, some of the biggest release months this year with&nbsp;films including Odyssey&nbsp;and Toy Story 5 expected to rake in billions.&nbsp;
But&nbsp;it&rsquo;s&nbsp;not only the big films that are winning&nbsp;with smaller franchises and female-skewing films also outperforming&nbsp;expectations.&nbsp;
So, is the box office back, for good? In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou is joined by Christian Kloukinas from Village Cinemas to find out.&nbsp;
Further listening from the headlines:&nbsp;
<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-briefing-podcast/homes-are-harder-to-pay-off-now-venezuelas-abysmal-earthquake-response">Venezuela's 'abysmal' earthquake response</a>
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Sacha Barbour Gatt and Chris Spyrou wake up early to bring you all the important daily news headlines.&nbsp;
Then, we deep dive on an essential news story that'll make you feel smarter about the world.&nbsp;
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A national daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained.

Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 4pm Monday to Friday, and profile features across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise.

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Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou and Natarsha Belling.

A national daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained.
Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 4pm Monday to Friday, and profile features across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise.
Know more in minutes.
Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou and Natarsha Belling.