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Super Mario Galaxy Hits $629 Million and Becomes 2026's Biggest Film in Two Weekends

Nintendo's sequel passed Project Hail Mary for the year's top gross in just fourteen days, and a 48% second-weekend drop is fueling the front-loading debate.

By Camille Beaumont, Los Angeles April 14 3 min read

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Hades II Launches on PS5 and Xbox Today, and Game Pass Gets It on Day One

Supergiant's sequel arrives on consoles in its most complete form, and its day-one Game Pass inclusion is the strongest argument yet for the subscription model.

By Camille Beaumont, Los Angeles April 14 3 min read

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Eleven Major Shows Canceled in 2026 So Far and Streaming Kills Faster Than It Commissions

CBS, Netflix, NBC, Apple, and Fox have collectively canceled 11+ shows in 2026 — a pace that is hollowing out the development pipeline.

By Camille Beaumont, Los Angeles April 14 2 min read

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They Might Be Giants Release Their 24th Album Today and Almost Nobody in Media Noticed

TMBG's 'The World Is to Dig' drops today with 18 tracks and 40 years of history — fan devotion intact, media coverage absent.

By Camille Beaumont, Los Angeles April 14 2 min read

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Foo Fighters Recorded 'Your Favorite Toy' at Dave Grohl's House, and the Title Track Already Hit No. 1

Foo Fighters release their 12th album April 24, recorded at Grohl's home, with the title track already atop the rock charts.

By Camille Beaumont, Los Angeles April 14 2 min read

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'You, Me & Tuscany' Opened to $8 Million, and Studios Are Watching What That Number Means

Halle Bailey's rom-com opened modestly at $8M, but studios are using its performance to decide if the genre gets a theatrical future.

By Camille Beaumont, Los Angeles April 14 2 min read