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From $29m to $312m: how Toy Story became Pixar’s biggest box office juggernaut
From Toy Story's $29 million bow to Toy Story 5's massive $312 million opening weekend, see how every chapter of Pixar's juggernaut stacked up at the box office.
June 22, 2026 1:19 pm
James Gunn's Superman rockets up the Prime Video charts days before Supergirl lands
Days before Supergirl lifts off, James Gunn’s Superman rockets back up Prime Video’s charts, supercharging DCU hype right on cue.
June 22, 2026 12:53 pm
HBO Max slashes prices by 40% just days before House of the Dragon season 3 premiere
Score 40 percent off your subscription before House of the Dragon season 3 premieres this weekend.
June 21, 2026 2:41 pm
Will Smith's delicious poisoned honey warning about box office obsession resurfaces years later
After decades of dominating the box office, Will Smith says the numbers became an obsession—one he finally had to break.
June 21, 2026 2:13 pm
Henry Cavill steals the show at Royal Ascot with dapper, old-school elegance
Henry Cavill’s Royal Ascot debut with Longines was a masterclass in timeless British elegance.
June 20, 2026 1:02 pm
North West, 13, hits the road for a 14-city summer tour with Molly Santana
Pixar’s latest adventure hits harder if you know Woody, Buzz, and Jessie’s past — but do you really need a four-film refresher before Toy Story 5?
June 20, 2026 10:53 am
Skibidi Toilet film powers ahead as Invisible Narratives scores $25m
Flush with $25 million in fresh funding, Invisible Narratives is catapulting viral phenomenon Skibidi Toilet from meme to mainstream with a film and TV rollout.
June 19, 2026 11:31 am
Where to stream every Shrek film in 2026: your definitive guide
Ogre-sized binge alert: your 2026 guide to streaming every Shrek movie and the Puss in Boots spin-offs—find out where to watch them now.
June 18, 2026 4:33 pm
Tom Hanks finally reveals the Buzz Lightyear trait he wishes he had
Tom Hanks reveals the trait that makes Buzz Lightyear truly heroic, drawing on his Toy Story experience as the new film readies for liftoff.
June 18, 2026 1:40 pm
Inside Robert Downey Jr's high-stakes push to revive Marvel with Avengers: Doomsday and Doctor Doom
As Marvel readies Avengers: Doomsday, Robert Downey Jr. takes on the franchise’s next big test: how to introduce Doctor Doom in the post-Endgame era.
June 18, 2026 12:52 pm
Marshals: what happened to Kayce's wife, Monica?
The Yellowstone spinoff Marshals premiered on CBS on March 1, 2026, with Luke Grimes returning as Kayce Dutton.
June 18, 2026 11:33 am
The Big Bang Theory got Raiders of the Lost Ark wrong — here’s the logic it missed
Did Indiana Jones actually matter? We unpack the infamous Raiders of the Lost Ark theory popularized by The Big Bang Theory—pinpointing what the sitcom nailed, what it missed, and whether Indy truly changes the outcome.
June 17, 2026 2:18 pm
Neymar Jr drops a 16-title AI-powered microdrama slate on FlareFlow during the World Cup
Neymar Jr. teams with FlareFlow to drop a 16-title, AI-powered microdrama franchise during the 2026 World Cup, aiming to turn tournament fever into bingeable storytelling.
June 17, 2026 1:37 pm
New Moana live-action song charts a course from the beloved original to a bold new chapter
Live-action Moana charts new waters with a showstopping original song that brings back beloved voices while steering the story in bold new directions.
June 17, 2026 1:05 pm
The Mandalorian and Grogu set to suffer record low box office in Star Wars history
The Mandalorian & Grogu sinks to a franchise-worst box office debut, while Starfighter steps up as Star Wars' next big-screen hope.
June 16, 2026 5:36 pm
The Devil Wears Prada 2 struts past sequel fatigue as the franchise joins the $1bn club
The Devil Wears Prada 2 struts past projections, hitting a rare global box-office milestone for fashion-focused franchises.
June 16, 2026 3:14 pm
Russell Crowe slams Gladiator II for lacking a moral core
Russell Crowe cuts through the hype, arguing Gladiator II couldn’t match the original—and revisiting the franchise’s moral foundation to explain why.
June 16, 2026 2:27 pm
Toy Story 5 is already smashing Disney records — and Taylor Swift is why
Disney’s Toy Story 5 is already a pre-release juggernaut, powered by Taylor Swift buzz and driving record-breaking engagement across the Disney fan base.
June 16, 2026 2:11 pm
