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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1881, Natalia Goncharova, Russian theatrical costume and set designer, painter and illustrator (died 1962) was born. In 1913, The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun proclaims Jiangxi independent from the Republic of China. In 1951, Brian Grazer, American screenwriter and producer, founded Imagine Entertainment was born. In 1970, Lee Byung-hun, South Korean actor, singer, and dancer was born. In 1971, Kristi Yamaguchi, American figure skater was born. In 1981, Pradeepan Raveendran, Sri Lankan director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1994, Kanako Momota, Japanese singer-songwriter was born. In 1995, Jordyn Wieber, American gymnast was born. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2004, Betty Oliphant, English-Canadian ballerina, co-founded the National Ballet School of Canada (born 1918) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Global Animated Hit ‘Ballerina’ (‘Leap!’) Gets ‘Ballerina 2’ Movie Sequel, TV Series
“Ballerina” (‘Leap!), the animated feature global smash hit, is set to return with a “Ballerina” sequel and an animated TV series simultaneously in development. Paris-based Good Hero, also behind “Fireheart” and the upcoming “Wings of Freedom”), will produce the movie sequel “Ballerina 2,” with what it describes as an ambitious expansion of the “Ballerina” universe []
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Sada Elbalad
· Jun 23, 2026
Global Animated Hit "Ballerina" Gets Movie Sequel, TV Series
“Ballerina” — (Leap!) in the U.S. —, the animated feature global smash hit, is set to return with a movie sequel and an animated TV series simultaneously in development.
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· Jun 27, 2026
Cancelled Shonen Jump Series Drops Opening Ahead of Anime Revival Premiere
Courtesy of Viz Media A cancelled Shonen Jump series is set to make its comeback after eight years with a new anime revival, and fans have gotten the first look at its explosive opening theme sequence ahead of the premiere. A new wave of anime is set to hit this July as the Summer 2026 anime schedule kicks into []
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· Jul 6, 2026
AX ’26: Seven Seas announces 15 new releases
Seven Seas announces 15 new releases during Anime Expo! Whether it's Chinese BL/GL novels or manga you're in the mood for, time to tune in!
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· Jun 30, 2026
Illumination drops first trailer for Not Alone starring Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez
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