Today in News History
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 1884, Louis B. Mayer, Russian-born American film producer, co-founded Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (died 1957) was born. In 1895, Oscar Hammerstein II, American director, producer, and songwriter (died 1960) was born. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1932, Monte Hellman, American director and producer (died 2021) was born. In 1938, Eiko Ishioka, Japanese art director and graphic designer (died 2012) was born. In 1958, Tonya Lee Williams, English-Canadian actress and producer was born. In 1970, Lee Byung-hun, South Korean actor, singer, and dancer was born. In 1978, Michelle Rodriguez, American actress was born. In 2011, Sherwood Schwartz, American screenwriter and producer (born 1916) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Hit Korean Thriller ‘A Shop for Killers’ Sets July Season 2 Premiere on Disney+, Hulu With ‘Pachinko’ and ‘Drive My Car’ Stars Joining Cast
Hit Korean thriller “A Shop for Killers” will return for its second season July 22 on Disney+ and Hulu. The eight-episode sequel picks up with Jian now running the weapons shop and Jinman back from the dead, as the pair work to fend off a humiliated Babylon, which recruits overseas reinforcements to rebuild its ranks []
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ArcaMax
· Jun 23, 2026
New on DVD: Sneak in a viewing of heist film 'Crime 101'
An L.A.-set crime thriller tops the DVD releases for the week of June 30. Crime 101: A perfectionist jewel thief has his best laid plans turned to chaos with a new robber in town and an obsessive cop on his tail. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Halle...
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· Jul 3, 2026
Tom Hanks and Bad Bunny's "The Comebacker" Lands Release Date
Sony Pictures has dated The Comebacker, starring Tom Hanks and Bad Bunny, for theatrical release on July 30, 2027.
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· Jul 3, 2026
‘Backrooms: Everything Must Go’: Everything New in Kane Parsons’ Extended Version
Everything must go in the new extended cut of Kane Parsons’ “Backrooms,” released in theaters on Friday. “Backrooms,” which followed furniture store owner Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor) as he stumbles across the confusing and eerie web of mirror spaces, later joined by his therapist Mary (Renate Reinsve), became A24’s highest grossing movie since its May 29 []
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A new team of deadly assassins arrives in "A Shop for Killers" Season 2 trailer
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Related coverage for "Hit Korean Thriller ‘A Shop for Killers’ Sets July Season 2 Premiere on Disney+, Hulu With ‘Pachinko’ and ‘Drive My Car’ Stars Joining Cast": ArcaMax — New on DVD: Sneak in a viewing of heist film 'Crime 101'. Sada Elbalad — Tom Hanks and Bad Bunny's "The Comebacker" Lands Release Date. Variety — ‘Backrooms: Everything Must Go’: Everything New in Kane Parsons’ Extended Version. CNET — You Can Finally Preorder GTA 6. ABC7 New York — A new team of deadly assassins arrives in "A Shop for Killers" Season 2 trailer . The Hollywood Reporter — Vincent Lindon and Tahar Rahim Storm the Barricades (Without Singing!) in ‘Les Misérables’ Trailer