'Toy Story 5' poised for record opening

The box office is bracing for a massive weekend as 'Toy Story 5' tracks toward a franchise-best $275M global opening. Meanwhile, 'Widow's Bay' wraps its first season with a dark finale, and Jordanian cinema makes waves internationally.

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#01deadline.comJun 17

‘Toy Story 5’ Isn’t Horsing Around: Pixar Movie Saddling Up For Record Franchise Opening Of $275M WW – Box Office Preview

The projected $275M worldwide start would make it the biggest domestic opening of 2026 so far, continuing a strong summer season that's already nearing $1.6B in North America.

by Anthonypauldalessandro6 min readRead original

#02www.indiewire.comJun 17

'Widow's Bay' Episode 10 Review: Finale's House of Horrors —Spoilers

The Season 1 finale ends on a grim note: Tom Loftis hopes his elderly assistant dies, Patricia loses control, and the island demands a sacrifice. Cliffhangers set up potential Season 2.

by Ben Travers10 min readRead original

#03variety.comJun 17

Jordanian Cinema Is Resonating Far Beyond its Borders

Two Jordanian films, a crime thriller and a family drama, were selected for the Shanghai Film Festival, signaling growing global interest in the country's cinema and access to Asian markets.

#04www.polygon.comJun 17

10 best Marvel Super Heroes cards in Magic: The Gathering, ranked

Polygon ranks the top 10 Marvel cards in Magic: The Gathering's upcoming crossover set, analyzing abilities and synergy for competitive players.

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