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Argentina edge Cape Verde in World Cup Last 32 epic as Messi reaches record appearance mark

• Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time to reach the World Cup Last 16
• Messi scored and reached 30 career World Cup matches, extending the record for male players
• Cape Verde mounted an impressive comeback with two equalisers, nearly securing a historic upset

Argentina advanced from their World Cup Last 32 knockout tie against Cape Verde following a dramatic extra-time contest in Miami, eventually triumphing 3-2 after a match that provided far more threat than the seeding sug

Solo Leveling Moves to Theaters With Crunchyroll and Aniplex’s Upcoming Animated Film

• Crunchyroll and Aniplex announced a theatrical Solo Leveling film called "Beyond the System" at Anime Expo 2026
• The movie will continue the narrative directly from Season 2's ending rather than airing as a traditional television season
• The film is in production with story specifics being kept confidential

Crunchyroll and Aniplex announced at Anime Expo 2026 that the next instalment of the wildly popular Solo Leveling franchise will be released as a theatrical film rather than continuing as a television series. The film, t

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Marry at Madison Square Garden in Star-Studded Ceremony

• Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married July 3 at Madison Square Garden with hundreds of A-list celebrities, musicians, and athletes in attendance
• The couple made a major charitable donation and Prince William appeared as a guest on the "New Heights" podcast on the wedding day
• The event marked a significant cultural moment bridging music industry prominence with professional sports celebrity

In a historic convergence of music and sports celebrity, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce exchanged vows on July 3 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The event drew hundreds of A-list attendees across entertainment

Prime Video’s Prequel to a 25-Year-Old Classic Becomes an Instant Streaming Obsession

• Elle, a Legally Blonde prequel series, launched on Prime Video July 1 and became an instant streaming hit
• The show ranks #1 in the US and top 10 in 50+ countries after its full-season premiere
• The success reflects a studio strategy of using prequels to revitalise dormant franchises, following hits like Alien: Earth and IT: Welcome to Derry

Prime Video’s surprise prequel series races to No. 1 in the U.S. and dominates charts in more than 50 countries worldwide.

One of the Biggest Video Game Movies Ever Is Making a Streaming Comeback

• Video game adaptations have improved significantly in recent years, with Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) overcoming early design criticism to become a major commercial success
• The film, which received audience backlash prompting a character redesign before release, now appears in streaming platform charts five years after its debut
• Sonic spawned multiple sequels, spin-offs, and a television series, cementing its status as one of the most successful video game adaptations

Sonic the Hedgehog, the successful sci-fi video game adaptation, is making a comeback on free streaming.

The Best Horror Movie of the Year Dethrones Ryan Gosling’s Sci-Fi Adventure

The horror flick Obsession, produced by Blumhouse and directed by Curry Barker, has quickly risen to the top spot on Prime Video's domestic charts.

Pulse is waiting to be discovered on free streaming

• Kiyoshi Kurosawa's 1997 J-horror film 'Pulse' is now available to stream free on Philo
• Film explores isolation and disconnection as a metaphor beneath its supernatural surface
• Demonstrates prescient commentary on how technology erodes human connection rather than strengthening it

Kiyoshi Kurosawa's Pulse is still one of the most terrifying depections of internet horror and it's available to stream for free on Philo.

Unifrance Reelects Gilles Pélisson as President as French Film and TV Promotion Org Expands Global Ambitions

• Gilles Pélisson reelected unanimously for a second three-year term as president of Unifrance, France's film and television promotion body
• Animation and international co-productions identified as key growth drivers for expanding French audiovisual content's global reach
• Organization continues leveraging institutional support and international festivals to boost visibility of French entertainment exports

Gilles Pélisson has been unanimously reelected as president of Unifrance for a second three-year term, extending his mandate at the helm of the French film and TV promotion body. The former TF1 Group chairman and CEO first took over the organization three years ago and has been working…

NBC Taps into America 250 Moment With Heart-Tugging Promos for 2028 Olympics and NBC100 Celebration: ‘There’s No Place Like Home’

NBC hopes to tap into the feel-good sparks coming out of the nation’s Fourth of July celebrations on Saturday by dropping promotional spots for two top priorities into its annual “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks” special: the 2028 Summer Olympics and its own NBC100 anniversary celebration. The spots…