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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie hits $1 billion worldwide as the first film of 2026, defying critics’ 42% Rotten Tomatoes score with strong audience approval at 88% Popcornmeter.
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The makers of the hit drama Perfect Crown have issued an apology after a coronation scene sparked a widespread historical
Prime Video series, Butterfly, features Kim as a former intelligence operative whose past decisions intertwine with a deadly new assignment,
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Never After Dark secures US theatrical release through Magnolia Pictures this fall. Moeka Hoshi (Shogun) stars in SXSW-winning Japanese horror
Li Jun Li joins The Night Agent Season 4 cast as Min, wife of Peter Sutherland’s intense new partner Dom—opposite
The landscape of modern action-comedy is about to get significantly more crowded.
Phoenix Waters and TE Creatives announce K-Pop Out of Time, a cross-border musical feature blending K-pop and Cantopop history.
Chinese netizens call for The Devil Wears Prada 2 boycott over 'Qin Zhou' character name resembling 'Ching Chong' slur and
A new study confirms the massive economic footprint of South Korea’s film, television, and streaming sectors, proving the country’s entertainment
Andy Park's Marvel exit after 16 years underscores Disney's aggressive cost-cutting, with the visual development chief's departure signaling bigger shifts