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Sam Levinson explains that Nate Jacobs’ gruesome, snake-filled death in Euphoria Season 3 Episode 7 was engineered to maximize horror and moral ambiguity, blending Western frontier vibes with real rattlesnakes and meticulous sound/editing work by his team.
Samsung Display reportedly achieved a 90%+ yield on OLED panels for Apple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro, clearing a major production hurdle and enabling June shipments, though memory shortages could still push the launch into early 2027.
Pitchfork’s review hails Drake’s MAID OF HONOUR as a sprawling, genre-mixing club-rap record that signals a hungry, risk-taking comeback, blending dancehall, Jersey club, Afrobeat and an expansive production roster led by Gordo into a personal, volatile yet ambitious set of tracks.
Tesla has rolled the final Model S and Model X off its Fremont line, ending 14 years of Model S and 11 years of Model X production as Elon Musk pivots the company toward an autonomous future and greater automation, including VIP Signature Series Plaid models.
Analyst Tim Culpan says RAM shortages could end the Neo's $599 base config, leaving only a $699 model with 512GB; Apple is doubling Neo production to 10 million to meet demand, but higher RAM and A18 Pro chip costs for the second batch could push prices up for consumers.
Lucid Group said it will take steps to better align its production with customer demand and reduce an elevated EV inventory, with no plan to idle its Arizona plant and no firm recantation of prior guidance to produce 25,000–27,000 units. In Q1 2026, the company produced 5,500 vehicles but delivered 3,093, and it cited a supplier issue affecting Gravity deliveries, as it seeks to convert excess inventory into revenue through disciplined cost control and improved delivery cadence, following a quarterly results miss relative to expectations.
OPEC+ members, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, approved a modest increase in crude oil production, while Iran maintains influence over the Strait of Hormuz, a factor that could affect global supply routes and oil prices.
Hudson Pacific Properties is winding down most Quixote soundstage operations in Los Angeles and exiting Georgia and New Mexico, laying off about 70 employees across Atlanta and LA as production demand slows after a streaming-era boom. Quixote’s fleet and on-site services remain active, with Griffith Park Studios staying open for an existing tenant. The company expects roughly $21 million to $27 million in annual savings by relocating equipment to LA and New York and refocusing on core assets, amid a broader retrenchment of Hollywood’s production infrastructure.
A Bulwark essay argues that HBO's The Pitt, now in its second season, is a groundbreaking, budget-friendly ensemble hospital drama that blends old-school procedural realism with prestige. Its off-screen rigor—medical boot camps for actors, real hospital gear, handheld cinematography, and a lean $4–5 million per-episode budget—lets it produce 15 episodes per season, sustain hundreds of jobs, and offer a viable model for sustainable TV production amid streaming and AI disruption.
Rivian has begun producing its R2 electric SUV at the Normal, Illinois plant, with customer deliveries planned for this spring; the company says the R2 should broaden demand and help it achieve profitability, offering a $58,000 Launch Package with a 330-mile range while a lower-cost $45,000 version won’t arrive until late 2027, and the launch follows a tornado that damaged part of the plant used for R2 storage—Rivian is set to report Q1 results and provide R2 updates on April 30.
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia’s ports and refineries spur Reuters-reported April oil-output decline of about 0.3–0.4 million barrels per day, potentially up to 0.6 million bpd lower than late‑2025 levels. The disruption highlights how energy targets underpin Kremlin revenue, with spring maintenance and ongoing attacks likely to constrain supply despite market price dynamics.
Wednesday Season 3 has kicked off production in Ireland and now includes a Paris stop, with first-look imagery teasing a storyline linked to the City of Light. New cast members include Eva Green as Aunt Ophelia and Chris Sarandon as Balthazar, while Jenna Ortega and the rest of the core cast return; Netflix does not expect the new season to arrive until 2027.
Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground production company is moving from an eight-year exclusive Netflix deal to an independent operation, enabling collaborations with multiple studios while Netflix remains a multiyear first-look partner; the move was announced at a Philadelphia event and follows a period of expanding projects beyond Netflix.
Volkswagen will stop ID.4 production at its Chattanooga, Tennessee plant to shift output to the Atlas in pursuit of higher‑volume North American growth. ID.4 inventory will continue to be sold, and VW plans a future ID.4 with details to come, while the company also explores a new high‑volume vehicle tailored to U.S. needs.
Nintendo is reportedly cutting Switch 2 production to four million units this quarter (down from six million) after weak holiday sales, especially in the US, with reductions expected to continue into April. The move sent shares lower, though Nintendo says it remains confident in the console's long-term prospects. Separately, a revised EU Switch 2 with a replaceable battery is planned to meet the 2027 EU rules.