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Here’s How to Get Disney+ Online for Free
Disney+ no longer offers its own free trial, but the article says viewers can access it temporarily through free trials offered by DirecTV or Hulu + Live TV. This matters because the options provide a short way to test Disney+ and accompanying live-TV services before committing to their higher monthly fees. DirecTV offers a five-day…
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The Odyssey Extends Sold-Out IMAX 70mm Run by One Month
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has extended its sold-out IMAX 70mm screenings by a month, with the run now continuing until 16 September. The extension reflects unusually strong demand for the premium format and reinforces the film’s commercial momentum shortly after release. The film is the first made entirely using IMAX cameras, maintaining the larger aspect…
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Boy George withdraws from London Palladium musical role
Boy George has withdrawn from his planned role as King Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium, only days before his first scheduled performance. His manager, Paul Kemsley, said the decision was in the singer’s best interests and would help keep attention on the production, without giving a specific reason. George had been…
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NBC Prepares for Spin-Off By Hiring Christopher Halpin as CFO
NBCUniversal has appointed Christopher Halpin as chief financial officer as it prepares to separate from Comcast and operate as an independent public company within the next year. The move is significant because Halpin will help steer the company’s finances and strategy during a major corporate transition, while NBCUniversal seeks growth across media, entertainment and sports.…
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Cole Swindell’s ‘Girl Dad’ Connects Three Generations in a New Life Chapter: ‘These Kinds of Songs Are Why I Love Country Music’
Cole Swindell’s new song, “Girl Dad”, reflects on becoming a father while imagining a conversation with his late father, Bill Swindell. It follows the emotional territory of his 2016 hit “You Should Be Here”, showing how grief, career success, marriage and parenthood have shaped a new chapter in his life. Swindell married Courtney Little in…
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EA’s $55bn buyout expected to close on 4 August
Electronic Arts expects its $55 billion go-private transaction to complete at the close of trading on 4 August, having secured all required regulatory approvals. The deal would take one of the world’s largest video game publishers off the stock market, subject only to the remaining customary closing conditions. The all-cash acquisition was announced last September…
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Music Industry Moves: Influence Media Partners to Acquire Anthem Entertainment’s Publishing and Film & TV Assets in $600 Million Deal
Influence Media Partners, backed by BlackRock-managed funds and accounts, has agreed to buy most of Anthem Entertainment’s music publishing, film and television publishing, and master-recording assets for more than $600 million. The deal highlights continuing investor demand for established music rights, whose songs and screen soundtracks can generate recurring income through streaming, licensing and other…
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Milo J & Trueno Double Down on Their Argentine Roots at LAMC: ‘The Best Thing We Could Do Was Make Music With Our Identity’
Argentine artists Milo J and Trueno told a Latin Alternative Music Conference panel in New York that their international success has come from embracing, rather than diluting, their local identity. They said music rooted in their neighbourhoods, language and Argentina’s football culture has connected with audiences abroad because it feels authentic. The pair also advised…
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Cinemark, Marcus CEOs On Box Office Rebound: Younger Audiences, Longer Windows, Balanced Mix Of Films
Cinema chain executives at Cinemark and Marcus Theatres say the box office is entering a stronger phase, helped by younger audiences, a broader range of successful films and longer exclusive cinema releases. They argue that this mix can make theatrical exhibition more resilient by reducing reliance on a small number of major franchise releases and…
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The 1970s bands Jack Black called his intro to rock: “That’s how it all started”
Jack Black said the 1970s rock bands Journey and Styx were his early introduction to the genre, comparing them to “Sesame Street” for their formative role. The article argues that this early exposure helped shape the enthusiasm for rock that later became central to his work in Tenacious D and films such as School of…