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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Dominates Opening Weekend Box Office

The latest chapter in the Sonic the Hedgehog saga made an electrifying debut at the U.S. box office, securing the top spot during its opening weekend. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 pulled in an impressive estimated $62 million, with $25.75 million coming from its opening day on Friday, followed by $19.5 million on Saturday and $16.75 million on Sunday.

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"Andor" Sets a New Benchmark for Star Wars with Record-Breaking Budget

"Andor," widely regarded as one of Lucasfilm’s finest Star Wars projects, comes with a staggering price tag. According to Forbes, Disney has invested an eye-popping $645 million into the series, making it the most expensive Star Wars endeavor to date. With over $290 million spent on the second season alone, "Andor" surpasses even the budget of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which cost $400 million.

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When Comedy Gets Serious: The Surprising Tale Behind a Famous Home Alone Scene

Home Alone is a beloved holiday staple, known for its humor and lightheartedness, but not every moment behind the scenes was as carefree as it seemed. Joe Pesci, the Oscar-winning actor who played Harry, one-half of the bumbling Wet Bandits, brought an unexpected intensity to the film. In fact, one scene turned a little too real when Pesci accidentally bit Macaulay Culkin's finger during a take.

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Celebrate the Holidays with NFL-Themed Fun on Roblox

This holiday season, NFL and Netflix are teaming up to bring winter-themed football events to Roblox, offering fans a chance to immerse themselves in festive fun. Inspired by the NFL Christmas Games streaming live on Netflix, the events are hosted in two popular Roblox experiences: NFL Universe Football and Netflix’s Nextworld.

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Netflix’s One Piece Live-Action Adaptation Scores Big at the Children's & Family Emmys

Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece manga has made waves again, securing 11 nominations at the 2024 Children & Family Emmy Awards. The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced the nominations, highlighting the series' impressive achievements in multiple categories, including Young Teen Series, Cinematography, Visual Effects, Casting, and Costume Design.

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The Winds of Winter: George R. R. Martin Reflects on a Long and Uncertain Journey

For over a decade, fans of George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series have been eagerly awaiting the next installment, The Winds of Winter. The sixth book in the beloved fantasy saga has become something of a legend in itself, with its prolonged delays and growing uncertainty about whether it will ever see the light of day. Even Martin, in a recent interview, acknowledged the possibility that the novel might remain unfinished.

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Beastars Final Season: A Bold Conclusion to a Groundbreaking Anime

The fall anime season is wrapping up, and with it comes the long-awaited conclusion to Beastars. The Netflix-exclusive series has returned for its third and final season, delivering the first part of a two-part finale. This fresh batch of episodes transcends mere epilogue territory, intensifying the stakes of its already captivating narrative while maintaining its hallmark blend of drama, allegory, and introspection.

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Jeffrey Wright Brings Isaac Dixon to Life in The Last of Us Season 2

Although fans of HBO’s The Last of Us will have to wait until 2025 for its eagerly awaited second season, Jeffrey Wright is already offering insights into his role in the acclaimed series. Wright is no stranger to the world of The Last of Us, having voiced Isaac Dixon in the video game, and now he’s stepping into the live-action portrayal of the character.

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Netflix Announces New Animated Ghostbusters Series

Netflix is officially developing a new animated Ghostbusters series, marking the franchise’s return to the small screen. This news comes two years after the initial announcement, and the project is set to align with the tone of the recent Ghostbusters films.

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New Golden Kamuy Live-Action Series Set for October Premiere

Exciting news for fans of Satoru Noda's manga, Golden Kamuy! The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the live-action film adaptation recently unveiled more cast members, a trailer, and the premiere date for the live-action series adaptation, "Golden Kamuy -Hokkaido Irezumi Shūjin Sōdatsu-hen-" (Golden Kamuy: The Battle for the Hokkaido Tattooed Prisoners Arc). The series is set to debut on October 6.

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BLUELOCK: Episode Nagi Makes a Strong U.S. Debut

The anime film adaptation of Kōta Sannomiya's BLUELOCK -Episode Nagi-, a spinoff from Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yūsuke Nomura's popular Blue Lock soccer manga, made a notable impact at the U.S. box office over the weekend. Garnering $1,043,969, it secured the 13th spot. The film earned $512,987 on its opening day Friday, followed by $294,418 on Saturday, and $236,564 on Sunday. Crunchyroll premiered the film in the U.S. on June 28.

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Moana 2 Trailer Breaks Disney Animation Records

This week marked a historic moment for Disney's animated empire as the trailer for "Moana 2" shattered records, garnering an impressive 178 million views within its first 24 hours. This milestone surpasses the viewership of any other trailer for a film in the history of Disney Animation Studios and Pixar combined.

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The Journey of Self-Acceptance in Netflix's Thelma the Unicorn

Netflix's latest animated movie Thelma the Unicorn introduces viewers to the story of a barn pony named Thelma who transforms herself into a unicorn in pursuit of superstardom. Based on a picture book by Aaron Blabey, who also wrote The Bad Guys, the film is brought to life by the director duo of Lynn Wang, known for her work on UniKitty!, and Jared Hess, the writer-director of Napoleon Dynamite.

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