While Cobra Kai -- the acclaimed Karate Kid franchise sequel series that began streaming its first two YouTube seasons on Netflix (and will premiere a new third season on the streaming platform in 2021) -- dominated the Netflix TV series charts last this week, the number one movie for the week was more of a surprise. The Frozen Ground, which opened in select theaters (but mostly went to VOD) in 2013, made a rather shocking debut on the Top 10 streamed movies for the week, landing at number one. Perhaps this reflects the film's headlining stars, Nicolas Cage and John Cusack, still holding some name value, or perhaps it's the movie's "based on a true story" serial killer story, but The Frozen Ground, which has been a Redbox DVD staple for years, won big according to FlixPatrol. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2013/08/08/the-frozen-ground-trailer"] In this cinematic depiction the capture of Alaskan serial killer Robert Hansen, directed by Scott Walker, Cage plays a State Trooper who teams with one of Hansen's (Cusack) escaped victims (Vanessa Hudgens) to bring the monster down. The Frozen Ground became available on Netflix on August 27 and immediately placed on in the Top 10, winding up in 9th place last week. This week, it rocketed up to the top - along with The Smurfs (premiered Sept 1) and Quantum of Solace (premiered Aug 31). Our review of The Frozen Ground said the film "boasted strong performances from Nic Cage and John Cusack" atop a "bland and forgettable" script. Cage was in the news recently, as he's on tap to voice a hard-srinking Southern swamp dragon in a new Amazon series based on Artemis Fowl author Eoin Colfer's book Highfire, while Cusack is set to star in Amazon's U.S. remake of British series Utopia, which arrives in September. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/18/amazons-utopia-season-1-official-trailer-2020-john-cusack-rainn-wilson"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Fowler is a writer for IGN and a member of the Television Critics Association. Follow him on Twitter at @TheMattFowler and Facebook at Facebook.com/MattBFowler.

While Cobra Kai -- the acclaimed Karate Kid franchise sequel series that began streaming its first two YouTube seasons on Netflix (and will premiere a new third season on the streaming platform in 2021) -- dominated the Netflix TV series charts last this week, the number one movie for the week was more of a surprise. The Frozen Ground, which opened in select theaters (but mostly went to VOD) in 2013, made a rather shocking debut on the Top 10 streamed movies for the week, landing at number one. Perhaps this reflects the film's headlining stars, Nicolas Cage and John Cusack, still holding some name value, or perhaps it's the movie's "based on a true story" serial killer story, but The Frozen Ground, which has been a Redbox DVD staple for years, won big according to FlixPatrol. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2013/08/08/the-frozen-ground-trailer"] In this fictionalized version of the capture of Alaskan serial killer Robert Hansen, Cage plays a State Trooper who teams with one of Hansen's (Cusack) escaped victims (Vanessa Hudgens) to bring the monster down. The Frozen Ground became available on Netflix on August 27 and immediately placed on in the Top 10, winding up in 9th place last week. This week, it rocketed up to the top - along with The Smurfs (premiered Sept 1) and Quantum of Solace (premiered Aug 31). Our review of The Frozen Ground said the film "boasted strong performances from Nic Cage and John Cusack" atop a "bland and forgettable" script. Cage was in the news recently, as he's on tap to voice a hard-srinking Southern swamp dragon in a new Amazon series based on Artemis Fowl author Eoin Colfer's book Highfire, while Cusack is set to star in Amazon's U.S. remake of British series Utopia, which arrives in September. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/18/amazons-utopia-season-1-official-trailer-2020-john-cusack-rainn-wilson"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Fowler is a writer for IGN and a member of the Television Critics Association. Follow him on Twitter at @TheMattFowler and Facebook at Facebook.com/MattBFowler.

Though a third season of Netflix's The Umbrella Academy has yet to be announced, the show is doing stellar numbers for the streaming giant, with Nielsen revealing that the series, since its Season 2 drop back on July 31, has pulled in numbers and headlines the first list of Top Streaming Shows in the US. Netflix may dominate this list thanks to shows like The Office and Grey's Anatomy but its the company's original series Umbrella Academy that lands in the number one spot - with 3 billion minutes watched over the week of August 3-9. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/07/31/the-umbrella-academy-season-2-review"] During the same window, viewers binged 1.1 billion minutes of the runner-up, Shameless, and 918 million minutes watching of number three, Grey's Anatomy. The last time Netflix had a hit this big it was with The Witcher, which became the second-biggest TV hit of 2019, behind Stranger Things: Season 4. Even in 2019, The Umbrella Academy was a success since its first season placed third behind Stranger Things. Here's how Nielsen's Top Streaming Shows in the US list breaks down:

• 1. The Umbrella Academy, 3.01 billion minutes viewed
• 2. Shameless, 1.13 billion
• 3. Grey’s Anatomy, 918 million
• 4. The Office, 897 million
• 5. Criminal Minds, 697 million
• 6. NCIS, 524 million
• 7. In the Dark, 418 million
• 8. Dexter, 316 million
• 9. Supernatural, 315 million
• 10. Parks and Recreation, 304 million

Viewers absorbed more minutes of The Umbrella Academy's first and second season when Season 2 released more than a month ago than the next three shows on the list combined. If you've binged the series already, make sure to check out our review of The Umbrella Academy: Season 2, including this deep dive explainer of the ending and what it means for Season 3. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/01/umbrella-academy-season-2-cast-breaks-down-bens-big-moment-spoilers"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Fowler is a writer for IGN and a member of the Television Critics Association. Follow him on Twitter at @TheMattFowler and Facebook at Facebook.com/MattBFowler.

Though a third season of Netflix's The Umbrella Academy has yet to be announced, the show is doing stellar numbers for the streaming giant, with Nielsen revealing that the series, since its Season 2 drop back on July 31, has pulled in numbers and headlines the first list of Top Streaming Shows in the US. Netflix may dominate this list thanks to shows like The Office and Grey's Anatomy but its the company's original series Umbrella Academy that lands in the number one spot - with 3 billion minutes watched over the week of August 3-9. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/07/31/the-umbrella-academy-season-2-review"] During the same window, viewers binged 1.1 billion minutes of the runner-up, Shameless, and 918 million minutes watching of number three, Grey's Anatomy. The last time Netflix had a hit this big it was with The Witcher, which became the second-biggest TV hit of 2019, behind Stranger Things: Season 4. Even in 2019, The Umbrella Academy was a success since its first season placed third behind Stranger Things. Here's how Nielsen's Top Streaming Shows in the US list breaks down:

• 1. The Umbrella Academy, 3.01 billion minutes viewed
• 2. Shameless, 1.13 billion
• 3. Grey’s Anatomy, 918 million
• 4. The Office, 897 million
• 5. Criminal Minds, 697 million
• 6. NCIS, 524 million
• 7. In the Dark, 418 million
• 8. Dexter, 316 million
• 9. Supernatural, 315 million
• 10. Parks and Recreation, 304 million

Viewers absorbed more minutes of The Umbrella Academy's first and second season when Season 2 released more than a month ago than the next three shows on the list combined. If you've binged the series already, make sure to check out our review of The Umbrella Academy: Season 2, including this deep dive explainer of the ending and what it means for Season 3. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/01/umbrella-academy-season-2-cast-breaks-down-bens-big-moment-spoilers"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Fowler is a writer for IGN and a member of the Television Critics Association. Follow him on Twitter at @TheMattFowler and Facebook at Facebook.com/MattBFowler.

WarnerMedia issued a statement Friday night regarding the third-party investigation into Justice League actor Ray Fisher's claims that reshoots director Joss Whedon ran a toxic, hostile set and that former DC Films co-chairs Geoff Johns and Jon Berg enabled the alleged bad behavior. Fisher has also claimed Johns reprimanded him for complaining up the chain about it at the time, and on Friday alleged that DC Films boss Walter Hamada pressed Fisher to "relent on Geoff Johns." WarnerMedia issued the following lengthy statement to Variety on Friday, slamming the Cyborg star and denying Fisher's claims about Hamada. The studio also alleges that Fisher has refused to meet with their third party investigator to discuss the case. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/justice-league-the-snyder-cut-trailer"] The statement also reveals that Warner Bros. wanted Fisher and other Justice League cast members to appear in the upcoming Flash movie. Read WarnerMedia's full statement below:

"In July, Ray Fisher’s representatives asked DC Films President Walter Hamada to talk to Mr. Fisher about his concerns during the production of Justice League. The two had previously spoken when Mr. Hamada asked him to reprise his role as Cyborg in Warner Bros.’ upcoming Flash movie, together with other members of the Justice League. In their July conversation, Mr. Fisher recounted disagreements he’d had with the film’s creative team regarding his portrayal of Cyborg, and complained that his suggested script revisions were not adopted. Mr. Hamada explained that creative differences are a normal part of the production process, and that a film’s writer/director ultimately has to be in charge of these matters. Notably, Mr. Hamada also told Mr. Fisher that he would elevate his concerns to WarnerMedia so they could conduct an investigation. At no time did Mr. Hamada ever “throw anyone under the bus,” as Mr. Fisher has falsely claimed, or render any judgments about the “Justice League” production, in which Mr. Hamada had no involvement, since filming occurred before Mr. Hamada was elevated to his current position.

While Mr. Fisher never alleged any actionable misconduct against him, WarnerMedia nonetheless initiated an investigation into the concerns he’d raised about his character’s portrayal. Still not satisfied, Mr. Fisher insisted that WarnerMedia hire an independent third party investigator. This investigator has attempted multiple times to meet with Mr. Fisher to discuss his concerns but, to date, Mr. Fisher has declined to speak to the investigator. Warner Bros. remains committed to accountability and to the well-being of every cast and crew member on each of its productions. It also remains committed to investigating any specific and credible allegation of misconduct, which thus far Mr. Fisher has failed to provide."

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WarnerMedia issued a statement Friday night regarding the third-party investigation into Justice League actor Ray Fisher's claims that reshoots director Joss Whedon ran a toxic, hostile set and that former DC Films co-chairs Geoff Johns and Jon Berg enabled the alleged bad behavior. Fisher has also claimed Johns reprimanded him for complaining up the chain about it at the time, and on Friday alleged that DC Films boss Walter Hamada pressed Fisher to "relent on Geoff Johns." WarnerMedia issued the following lengthy statement to Variety on Friday, slamming the Cyborg star and denying Fisher's claims about Hamada. The studio also alleges that Fisher has refused to meet with their third party investigator to discuss the case. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/justice-league-the-snyder-cut-trailer"] The statement also reveals that Warner Bros. wanted Fisher and other Justice League cast members to appear in the upcoming Flash movie. Read WarnerMedia's full statement below:

"In July, Ray Fisher’s representatives asked DC Films President Walter Hamada to talk to Mr. Fisher about his concerns during the production of Justice League. The two had previously spoken when Mr. Hamada asked him to reprise his role as Cyborg in Warner Bros.’ upcoming Flash movie, together with other members of the Justice League. In their July conversation, Mr. Fisher recounted disagreements he’d had with the film’s creative team regarding his portrayal of Cyborg, and complained that his suggested script revisions were not adopted. Mr. Hamada explained that creative differences are a normal part of the production process, and that a film’s writer/director ultimately has to be in charge of these matters. Notably, Mr. Hamada also told Mr. Fisher that he would elevate his concerns to WarnerMedia so they could conduct an investigation. At no time did Mr. Hamada ever “throw anyone under the bus,” as Mr. Fisher has falsely claimed, or render any judgments about the “Justice League” production, in which Mr. Hamada had no involvement, since filming occurred before Mr. Hamada was elevated to his current position.

While Mr. Fisher never alleged any actionable misconduct against him, WarnerMedia nonetheless initiated an investigation into the concerns he’d raised about his character’s portrayal. Still not satisfied, Mr. Fisher insisted that WarnerMedia hire an independent third party investigator. This investigator has attempted multiple times to meet with Mr. Fisher to discuss his concerns but, to date, Mr. Fisher has declined to speak to the investigator. Warner Bros. remains committed to accountability and to the well-being of every cast and crew member on each of its productions. It also remains committed to investigating any specific and credible allegation of misconduct, which thus far Mr. Fisher has failed to provide."

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During the digital Crunchyroll Expo, the anime streaming company announced it is teaming up with Adult swim to produce an anime adaptation of Shenmue. Shenmue will be a 13 episode series is based on the video game franchise where protagonist Ryo Hazuki sets out to get revenge for his father's murder. The beloved Sega video game series became a cult classic for its slice-of-life storytelling and fleshed out world. Crunchyroll and Adult Swim are also working with the game's creator Yu Suzuki, who will serve as executive producer. "The world of Shenmue is Fascinating and unique and we are so excited to partner with Yu Suzuki to bring his epic creation to anime - and make kick-ass martial art epic!," said Adult Swim vice president Jason DeMarco in a statement. Sakurai Chikara (season two of One Punch Man) will direct the Shenmue series animated by Telecom Animation Film. The series will stream on Crunchyroll and air on Adult Swim. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="legacyId=20038860&captions=true"] The plot for the anime appears to mirror the story of the Shenmue video game series. Spanning three games Shenmue 3 was officially released in 2019, almost 20 years after the second game. Read IGN's Shenmue 3 review here. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt T.M. Kim is a reporter for IGN.

During the digital Crunchyroll Expo, the anime streaming company announced it is teaming up with Adult swim to produce an anime adaptation of Shenmue. Shenmue will be a 13 episode series is based on the video game franchise where protagonist Ryo Hazuki sets out to get revenge for his father's murder. The beloved Sega video game series became a cult classic for its slice-of-life storytelling and fleshed out world. Crunchyroll and Adult Swim are also working with the game's creator Yu Suzuki, who will serve as executive producer. "The world of Shenmue is Fascinating and unique and we are so excited to partner with Yu Suzuki to bring his epic creation to anime - and make kick-ass martial art epic!," said Adult Swim vice president Jason DeMarco in a statement. Sakurai Chikara (season two of One Punch Man) will direct the Shenmue series animated by Telecom Animation Film. The series will stream on Crunchyroll and air on Adult Swim. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="legacyId=20038860&captions=true"] The plot for the anime appears to mirror the story of the Shenmue video game series. Spanning three games Shenmue 3 was officially released in 2019, almost 20 years after the second game. Read IGN's Shenmue 3 review here. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt T.M. Kim is a reporter for IGN.

Welcome back to Game Scoop!, IGN's weekly video game podcast. This week we're discussing everything Nintendo announced for Mario's 35th anniversary, Avengers, Flight Simulator, Ninja Gaiden II, and more. All the music in this episode is from Mega Man 4. Watch the video above or hit the link below to your favorite podcast service. Listen on: Apple Podcasts YouTube Spotify Stitcher

Welcome back to Game Scoop!, IGN's weekly video game podcast. This week we're discussing everything Nintendo announced for Mario's 35th anniversary, Avengers, Flight Simulator, Ninja Gaiden II, and more. All the music in this episode is from Mega Man 4. Watch the video above or hit the link below to your favorite podcast service. Listen on: Apple Podcasts YouTube Spotify Stitcher