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Aug 21, 2026 at 9:06 AM
SharkNinja Conjures Ninja SLUSHi Twist x Practical Magic 2 Collection
NEEDHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SharkNinja Inc. (NYSE: SN), a global product design and technology company, is launching four Ninja® SLUSHi® Twist x Practical Magic 2 colorways in custom packaging to celebrate the film's September 10, 2026, release in theaters. In the sequel, the original Ninja SLUSHi helps the Owens sisters reinvent their legendary "Midnight Margaritas." To celebrate the partnership, Ninja is bringing that moment beyond the screen, reimagining the iconic scene and giving fans...
Aug 18, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Cinemark Spins a New Record as Spider-Man: Brand New Day Swings to Highest Grossing Domestic Film of All Time
PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), one of the largest and most influential theatrical exhibition companies in the world, today announced that Spider-Man: Brand New Day has become the highest grossing domestic film in Cinemark history. The film has also delivered record-breaking results across the Company’s premium formats, becoming the best-ever title for Cinemark XD, ScreenX panoramic screens and D-BOX motion seats, while also driving strong demand for Cinemark...
Aug 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Pictures and The Film and TV Charity Announce the Royal Film Performance™ of DIGGER
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Pictures and The Film and TV Charity announce the Royal Film Performance™ of DIGGER...
Aug 17, 2026 at 8:30 AM
IMAX Soars to $47 Million Global Weekend as Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Delivers Strong Debut in China
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the heels of a record-shattering four consecutive weekends of $50 million-plus at the global box office, IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) continued its historic summer with $47 million in worldwide receipts — powered by a $13 million opening weekend for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey in China. With a record-setting $6.3 million in IMAX sneak preview grosses already banked, Universal Pictures’ mythic action epic earned a total of $19.3 million in its IMAX China debut...
Aug 14, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Rizzoli Universe to Publish The Art of Wildwood
PORTLAND, Ore. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Art of Wildwood, accompanying LAIKA's new film, will be released by Rizzoli New York’s Rizzoli Universe imprint on October 6, 2026....
Aug 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Wemade Connect Opens Global Pre-Registration for Anime-Style RPG ‘MAkeDrama: MAD’
SEONGNAM, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wemade Connect opens global pre-registration and reward events for its high-quality anime-style RPG "MAkeDrama: MAD"....
Aug 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Cinemark Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend and Addition to Board of Directors
PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (“Cinemark”) (NYSE: CNK), one of the largest and most influential theatrical exhibition companies in the world, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on September 9, 2026, to stockholders of record on August 26, 2026. Also announced today, Lawrence Burian has been elected as a Class II director of Cinemark Holdings, Inc. Board of Direc...
Aug 11, 2026 at 4:07 PM
National CineMedia, Inc. Reports Results for Fiscal Second Quarter 2026
CENTENNIAL, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National CineMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCMI) (the “Company” or “NCM”), the managing member of National CineMedia, LLC (NCM LLC), the operator of the largest cinema advertising platform in the U.S., today announced its consolidated results for the fiscal second quarter ended July 2, 2026. “NCM delivered another quarter of meaningful growth alongside the strong domestic box office,” said Tom Lesinski, Chief Executive Officer of National CineMedia, Inc. “We navigated...
Aug 11, 2026 at 4:05 PM
National CineMedia, Inc. to Acquire Captivate for $275 Million, Creating the Leading Premium Video and Digital Out-of-Home Advertising Platform
CENTENNIAL, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National CineMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCMI) (“NCM”), the largest cinema advertising platform in the U.S., today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Captivate Holdings, LLC (“Captivate”), the leading operator of digital video elevator and lobby advertising in North America, for an enterprise value of $275.0 million, subject to customary closing conditions. This transformative acquisition will combine NCM’s established leadership in...
Aug 11, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Los Angeles World Affairs Council to Hold 2026 World Prize Gala Sept. 29 to Honor Individuals Who Have Contributed to Global Understanding, Cooperation and Progress
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Los Angeles World Affairs Council, Los Angeles’ preeminent forum for global affairs, will hold its 2026 World Prize Gala Sept. 29 at The Taglyan Cultural Complex in Los Angeles. Dignitaries, diplomats, government officials and business leaders will convene to honor individuals whose extraordinary contributions have advanced global understanding, cooperation and progress. Information on tickets and sponsorships can be found at LAWAC.org. This year’s honorees inc...
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