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Don’t Worry ‘Stranger Things’ Fans, Spinoff Series And More Content Coming From Creative Team: Here’s The Details

Today, 11:56 PM

One of the most successful Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) original series of all time is coming to an end with a fifth season. The good news is subscribers of the popular streaming platform will see a spinoff series and more work from the creative team behind “Stranger Things.”

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You’ve Got A Friend In Me: Woody Supports Best Friend Buzz Lightyear In Tom Hanks Interview

By Chris Katje

Today, 11:56 PM

“And as the years go by, our friendship will never die.”

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Disney To Commemorate Original ‘Beauty and the Beast’ With Live TV Special

By Chris Katje

Today, 11:56 PM

Disney is inviting fans of “Beauty and the Beast” to be their guest for a television special to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the film's release.

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Could Hit Television Show ‘The Office’ Be Headed To The Courtroom? Inside A Lawsuit Over Dunder Mifflin Trademark

By Chris Katje

Today, 11:56 PM

One of the most popular television shows of the 2000s, which was part mockumentary, has a very real lawsuit in the works.

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Which Former Disney Channel Actor Is Now Baring All With An OnlyFans Page?

By Phil Hall

Today, 11:56 PM

Dan Benson, a former child star on the Walt Disney Co.’s (NYSE: DIS) cable television Disney Channel, has re-emerged as a clothing-free presence on the OnlyFans platform.

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OpenBet Sports Betting Technology Powers Czech’s Sazkabet Sportsbook

By Shivani Kumaresan

Today, 11:56 PM

Light & Wonder Inc (NASDAQ:LNW) said its sports betting business, OpenBet, has delivered its full turnkey platform to Czech lottery company…

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Sacré Bleu! Woody Allen Plans French-Language Drama As His 50th Film

By Phil Hall

Today, 11:56 PM

Woody Allen is planning to create his 50th film as a director with a French-language production to be shot in Paris.

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From Frankfurters To Chokeholds: How Joey Chestnut Won Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

By AJ Fabino

Today, 11:56 PM

Legendary competitive eater Joey Chestnut won the 2022 Nathan's Famous, Inc. (NASDAQ: NATH) Hot Dog Eating Contest for the 15th time, but this year's victory included a twist — of the neck.

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‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’ Steamrolls The Competition At The Holiday Weekend Box Office

By Phil Hall

Today, 11:56 PM

“Minions: The Rise of Gru” took over the U.S. box office, with Comscore data pointing to $109.5 million in ticket sales for the three-day weekend and $129.2 million forecasted for the four-day weekend from 4,391 theaters.

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Analysis: What Movies Audiences Wanted (And Rejected) During The First Half Of 2022

By Phil Hall

Today, 11:56 PM

The first half of 2022’s movie year was marked with several intriguing surprises that could reshape film production and exhibition trends for years to come. And The Winners Are: For the films that were in U.S. theatrical release from New Year’s Day through June 30, here are the top 10 grossing films, as per data published by Box Office Mojo:

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