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Entertainment

China Box Office: 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Retains Crown - Variety

Sony's 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' held onto the top spot at the mainland China box office during the Aug. 7–9 weekend, pulling in $28.9 million.

Variety·10 Aug 2026·1 min read
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Star Wars franchise confirms scrapped movie amid box office failure - The Independent

Simon Farnaby and Paul King’s concept for the film is now being reworked into another proj...

10 Aug 2026 · 1 min
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Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott Are Parents to a Baby Daughter - The Hollywood Reporter

This marks the first child for the couple.

10 Aug 2026 · 1 min
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Rhaenyra's speech in 'House of the Dragon' has some chilling parallels to the 'Game of Thrones' ending - Business Insider

In "House of the Dragon," Rhaenyra Targaryen becomes convinced she is the "Prince That Was...

10 Aug 2026 · 1 min
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Sudden death of California law student studying abroad linked to popular weight loss shot, inquest heard - New York Post

Josephine Nasr, 19, died of a cardiac arrhythmia in her room at the University of East Lon...

10 Aug 2026 · 1 min
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'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' keeps record pace, 'The Odyssey' sets new high for Nolan - KSL News

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" continued its blistering pace in theaters, collecting $144.5 m...

10 Aug 2026 · 1 min
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‘House of the Dragon’ Boss Explains Finale’s Big Book Change - The Hollywood Reporter

Showrunner Ryan Condal also promises "a very worthy final season" after that season three...

10 Aug 2026 · 1 min
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‘House of the Dragon’ Star Phia Saban on Helaena’s Finale ‘Tragedy’ and Changes to Maelor Storyline - Variety

"House of the Dragon" lost its moral center with the death of Helaena Targaryen (Phia Saba...

10 Aug 2026 · 1 min
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‘House of The Dragon’ Co-Creator Ryan Condal And Star Emma D’Arcy Discuss Rhaenyra’s Dark Path, The Battle Of Tumbleton And Hint At What Is In Store For Fourth Season Following Finale - Deadline

Showrunner Ryan Condal and star Emma D'Arcy discuss the Season 3 finale of House of the Dr...

10 Aug 2026 · 1 min