Television 11 May 2026

Fuji Media’s First Operating Loss Shows Sponsor Exodus Is Still Hurting Japan TV
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Fuji Media’s First Operating Loss Shows Sponsor Exodus Is Still Hurting Japan TV

Fuji Media Holdings reported an operating loss of 8.77 billion yen for the year ended March 2026, swinging from an 18.29 billion yen profit the previous year. The company blamed the downturn on the lingering impact of a sexual misconduct scandal that dented its mainstay TV ad revenues. Net sales came in at 551.87 billion yen, up just 0.2%. Net income landed at 6.50 billion yen, marking a recovery from last year’s 20.13 billion yen loss. The company’s full-year loss delivers more than just a blow to its image—it’s now showing up in the numbers. Jiji said Fuji Media just posted its first annual operating loss since 2008, the year it adopted a certified broadcast holding-company structure, a regulatory framework
May 12, 2026
Netflix’s ‘Legends’ Review Buzz Puts Steve Coogan’s True-Crime Thriller in the Spotlight
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Netflix’s ‘Legends’ Review Buzz Puts Steve Coogan’s True-Crime Thriller in the Spotlight

Netflix’s “Legends” kicked off its initial week after launch with a renewed marketing drive and mostly upbeat first reactions, turning attention to Steve Coogan’s rare straight crime role just days after all six episodes dropped. According to the streamer, the show centers on regular British Customs agents who go undercover against drug rings in 1990s Britain. The timing is notable: “Legends” hands Netflix a tight, six-episode British true-crime entry—this time featuring a real state operation instead of the usual fictional police work, plus a recognizable lead. The streamer is pushing creator Neil Forsyth’s name out front, aiming to cast the series as something bigger than a standard drug-gang drama.
May 11, 2026