entertainmentThursday, July 16, 2026
Today's entertainment coverage splits between a booming summer box office and a slate of awards recognition. The Imagen Awards nominations spotlight Latino talent, while a midyear box office report shows Hollywood's hottest summer since COVID. Meanwhile, streaming reviews and gaming deals round out the day.
Two major stories set the tone: the Imagen Awards honor Latino talent, and box office numbers confirm a blockbuster summer.
The Imagen Awards nominations are out, with Apple TV+'s "Acapulco" leading at 13 nods. Andy Garcia gets a lifetime achievement award, underscoring the event's focus on Latino representation.
Domestic box office is up 10% from 2025, with hits like "Obsession" and "Super Mario Galaxy" offsetting flops like "Moana" and "Masters of the Universe." The summer season is on track to be the hottest since COVID.
New streaming releases get mixed reviews, from a Sofia Coppola doc to a Will Ferrell comedy.
Sofia Coppola's Marc Jacobs doc "Marc by Sofia" gets a so-so review for lacking critical distance, despite the deep bond between filmmaker and subject.
Will Ferrell's Netflix golf comedy "The Hawk" fails to land laughs in its first episode, per a review that notes the star's typical over-the-top mode isn't enough.
Summer sales and new releases keep gamers busy across platforms.
The Xbox Summer Sale discounts over 150 backwards compatible games, a curated roundup for classic game hunters.
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Nintendo Download: 16th July (North America)www.nintendolife.com
PlayStation Summer Sale best deals: Resident Evil Requiem, Saros, and morewww.polygon.comAll About Julia Garner’s Estranged Husband, Mark Fosterwww.elle.com
"Ozark" actress Julia Garner and musician Mark Foster, who leads the Grammy-nominated band Foster the People, were married for over six years before separating. Get to know him and their history.
How to get all trinkets in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resyncedwww.polygon.com
A comprehensive guide detailing the locations of all trinkets in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a modded version of the classic pirate-themed Assassin's Creed game. The article provides step-by-step instructions and maps for finding every collectible trinket across the gam
Who’s Afraid Of A Scammer Anthem?defector.com
A music column analyzing Yung Miami's song "Spend Dat" as the rap song of the summer, exploring how the track's celebration of spending illegally acquired funds reflects broader cultural anxieties about the economy being a speculative bubble or grift. The article uses the song as
Review: Disgaea Mayhem (Switch 2) - The Tactical RPG Series Tackles Action To Mixed Resultswww.nintendolife.com
A review of Disgaea Mayhem for Nintendo Switch 2, which marks the tactical RPG series' attempt to transition from its traditional isometric strategy roots into action-RPG territory. The review notes mixed results, highlighting that while the game retains some signature Disgaea el
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AI, PI, And Doing The Maths On Fantastic Four #14 (Spoilers)bleedingcool.com
A review/analysis piece discussing the plot and mathematical twist in Fantastic Four #14 by Ryan North and Andrea Di Vito. The author examines a key spoiler involving AI, Pi (π), and mathematical concepts within the comic's narrative, questioning whether they got the math wrong o
Rumours that Star Wars is secretly "erasing" its sequels tell us something fundamental about our craving for…www.creativebloq.com
This article examines the online rumor that Lucasfilm is "erasing" the Star Wars sequel trilogy (2015-2019), debunking the claim while analyzing why fans want it to be true. The author argues that the rumor stems from a deeper cultural craving for resolved, cohesive storytelling
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