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Jun 17, 2026

Not Interested: Netflix Denies Pursuing Lionsgate As M&A Heats Up, Again

Shares of Lionsgate surged 14% Tuesday on merger chatter, then fell after-hours as Netflix shot down speculation that it was eyeing the standalone studio. “Netflix is not interested and is not pursuing Lionsgate,” a spokesperson for the giant streamer said bluntly. Lionsgate Studios separated from Starz in May of 2025, positioning both companies as pure […]

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Jun 17, 2026

‘Sweet Magnolias’ Season 5 Premiere Week Viewership Down 30% As Netflix Takes Wait & See Approach To Renewal

For many of its established series, Netflix commissions writers rooms for another cycle ahead of the upcoming season’s debut to get a jump on production in the event of renewal. The streamer is taking a more cautious approach with Sweet Magnolias, which launched its fifth season on June 11. It does not have a Season […]

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Jun 17, 2026

Crunchyroll To Expand In Taiwan & South Korea Through Localized Services, Community-Building – APOS

Crunchyroll is planning to expand its presence in Taiwan and South Korea through investment in content, localization, marketing and community. The news emerged during Crunchyroll President Rahul Purini’s fireside chat at the APOS conference today. While outlining the platform’s growth across the APAC region, Purini said localization would start in Taiwan this summer followed by […]

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Jun 17, 2026

Bandai Namco Launches Animation Short Film Project With Talent Behind ‘Akira’ & Oscar-Nominated ‘Possessions’

EXCLUSIVE: Japan’s Bandai Namco Filmworks is teaming with six leading animation studios on short film project, Pursuing The Future, to showcase the latest technologies and creative ideas in Japanese animation.  Led by Sunrise Studios, the project brings together six original 3D CG animated short films, each one produced by Bandai Namco and a different studio. […]

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Jun 17, 2026

‘Toy Story 5’ Isn’t Horsing Around: Pixar Movie Saddling Up For Record Franchise Opening Of $275M WW – Box Office Preview

We’ve seen Woody’s origins tale in Toy Story 2, Buzz Lightyear’s in spinoff Lightyear and all the toys nearly getting incinerated in Toy Story 3, but the fifth time around, it’s Jessie’s story. In an already-vibrant summer marketplace that’s at nearly $1.6 billion in North America — the best since 2019, per Rentrak — Disney […]

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Jun 17, 2026

The Clear Alternative to Alcohol: Why More Adults Are Reaching for THC Beverages

For decades, alcohol occupied a near-exclusive place in social culture. Dinner parties, concerts, celebrations, networking events, and weekend gatherings all seemed to come with an unspoken expectation: if you’re socializing, you’re drinking. That expectation is changing.  Across the country, more adults are questioning their relationship with alcohol and exploring alternatives that better align with their...

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Jun 16, 2026

‘Shrek 5’: Movie Release Date, Cast, Trailer, Plot & More

Over a decade after 'Shrek Forever After,' the beloved ogre is returning to the big screen for a new adventure! Hollywood Life has all the details so far about 'Shrek 5.'

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Jun 16, 2026

When Was Tom Holland & Zendaya’s Wedding? What We Know About Their Alleged Marriage

Zendaya and Tom got married in secret. So, when was their wedding? Here's what we know.

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Jun 16, 2026

‘Heartstopper Forever’ Movie: Watch Trailer, See Release Date, New Cast Member & More Updates

The Netflix series is coming to an end with a movie, and the new trailer is breaking viewers' hearts. Get all the details on the future of Nick and Charlie's love story here.

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Jun 16, 2026

Who Is Lexi Minetree? 5 Things to Know About the ‘Elle’ TV Series Actress

Lexi Minetree plays Elle Woods in the new 'Legally Blonde' prequel series! Get to know the actress here.

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Jun 16, 2026

‘Elle’ Series Cast: Meet the Actors From the ‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel Show

'Law school was hard — high school was harder.' You won't have to bend and snap all the way to learn about the main cast of 'Elle.'

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Jun 16, 2026

Who Was Karl-Anthony Towns’ Mom? All About His Late Mother Jackie & Her Death

The Knicks player lost his mom, Jackie, in 2020, but she's always in his heart on the court and through life. Learn about Karl's mother here.