Today in News History
On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1951, Vuoristorata, one of the oldest still-operating wooden roller coasters in Europe, is opened at the Linnanmäki amusement park in Helsinki, Finland. In 1962, Tom Kenny, American voice actor and screenwriter was born. In 1976, Sheldon Souray, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1978, Ryan Ludwick, American baseball player was born. In 1979, Lucinda Ruh, Swiss figure skater and coach was born. In 1983, Liu Xiang, Chinese hurdler was born. In 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Moana Thursday Box Office Higher Than Snow White (But Still Disappointing for Disney)
At the outset of the summer movie season, there were a few titles that jumped out as potential future members of the 1 billion club. Among them was Disney’s live-action Moana remake. Since the original animated film premiered a decade ago, the franchise has become a lucrative property for the Mouse House, with Moana 2 []
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That Park Place
· Jul 3, 2026
Live-Action Moana Box Office Projections Plummet—Is Disney Facing Another Flop?
Disney’s upcoming live-action Moana remake is facing new questions after updated box office projections showed a significant drop in expectations for one of the company’s most valuable modern franchises. While Moana appeared to be one of Disney’s safest bets on paper, the latest tracking suggests the studio may not have another guaranteed blockbuster on its [] The post Live-Action Moana Box Office Projections Plummet—Is Disney Facing Another Flop? appeared first on That Park Place.
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 12, 2026
Disney's live-action 'Moana' crashes to shore with an underwhelming splash at the box office
Disney's live-action “Moana” may be the top movie at the box office, but it didn't make a big splash in its first weekend.
Variety
· Jul 10, 2026
Box Office: ‘Moana’ Sets Sail With $4.5 Million in Thursday Previews
Disney’s “Moana” is setting sail at the box office once again. The beloved 2016 animated musical is the latest Disney film to get the live-action treatment. The new take on the film, starring Catherine Laga’aia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as the buff god Maui, has made 4.5 million in previews at []
Fortune
· Jul 12, 2026
Disney bet big on one of its most popular franchises and most-streamed movie. The live-action remake failed to make a big splash
“Moana” may be the No. 1 movie at the domestic box office, but it did not make a big splash in its first weekend in theaters.
Polygon
· Jul 12, 2026
Moana's poor box office performance proves a decade is too soon for a Disney remake
Disney's Moana live-action remake had a similar opening weekend to flops like Dumbo and Snow White, indicating that Moana was remade too soon
ComicBook.com
· Jun 25, 2026
Tubi Releases Full List of 177 New Movies and TV Shows Coming in July 2026
Summer, and the blockbuster season may be firmly here, but you don’t have to leave the house to watch excellent movies this coming month. You don’t even have to pay a subscription fee, because Tubi has just unveiled its list of additions for the month ahead, and it’s another huge one with close to 200 movies []
Us Weekly
· Jul 9, 2026
36 Best Movies on Hallmark (July 2026): ‘Snowbound for the Holidays’ and More
Deck the halls and hang those stockings because Hallmark is celebrating Christmas six months early in July. The cable channel and streamer loves all things holly and bright, and Watch With Us is in the festive mood this month. That’s why we’re recommending two new holiday-themed movies as part of Hallmark Channel’s Christmas in July []
Borneo Bulletin
· Jun 22, 2026
‘Toy Story 5’ is the year’s best opening weekend so far
‘Toy Story 5’ is the year’s best opening weekend so far
Scary Mommy
· Jun 26, 2026
New Family-Friendly Shows & Movies Coming To Disney+ & Hulu In July 2026
Here’s all the newness coming to Disney+ and Hulu this month, from a Descendants special to hours of shark content for the ocean-loving kid in your family.
WROK – 1440 AM – Rockford
· Jun 24, 2026
Is 'A Bears Love Story' Coming This Christmas?
Is 'A Bears Love Story' Coming This Christmas?
Al Bawaba
· Jul 10, 2026
Disney Moana live-action remake slammed by critics despite praise
ALBAWABA - Disney's new Moana remake faces harsh early reviews.Disney has once again turned one of its most successful animated films of recent years into a live-action remake, but most critics have trashed the new take on 2016's Moana...
The Wall Street Journal - Business
· Jun 21, 2026
Hollywood Is Having Its Best Box Office Since Before the Pandemic
A boom year was accelerated by a franchise-best opening weekend for Disney’s “Toy Story 5.”
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· Jul 8, 2026
Disney's live-action Moana gets damning first reactions calling it one of the "ugliest movies" of the year
Disney's live-action Moana gets damning first reactions calling it one of the "ugliest movies" of the year
KTLA 5
· Jul 11, 2026
Reel Similar: If you like "MOANA" or "EVIL DEAD BURN," then check out...
In 2016, Disney's "Moana" hit theaters, taking in more than $600 million, earning two Oscar nominations, and spawning a billion-dollar sequel. This week, following in the footsteps of "The Jungle Book," "Cinderella," "Lilo & Stich," "Aladdin," and others, the Mouse House released the live-action remake of the island musical, once again starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. But is the movie any good? Also this weekend, the "Evil Dead" franchise gets a 6th entry, with the latest zombie entry, "Evil Dead Burn. Film critic and CBR.com senior producer and host Grae Drake, joins Cher Calvin and John Fenogli to review both films and to offer her takes for comps with a "reel similar" feel. June 12, 2026. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
CityNews Montreal
· Jul 12, 2026
Disney’s live-action ‘Moana’ crashes to shore with an underwhelming splash at the box office
The Walt Disney Company’s live action “Moana” may be the No. 1 movie at the domestic box office, but it did not make a big splash in its first weekend in theaters. The movie, which cost a reported 250 million to produce, earned just 43 million from ticket sales in the U.S. and Canada, according [] The post Disney’s live-action ‘Moana’ crashes to shore with an underwhelming splash at the box office appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
DNyuz
· Jul 12, 2026
‘Moana’ loses its way at the box office with a $43-million domestic opening
Walt Disney Co.’s “Moana” lost its way at the box office this weekend as the company’s latest live-action remake opened to a sluggish 43 million in the U.S. and Canada. The domestic haul for “Moana” underperformed studio expectations, which ranged from 60 million to 65 million. Globally, the film brought in a total of 95 []
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· Jul 6, 2026
Delicious in Dungeon season 2 release plans help set up 2027 to be one of anime's best years ever
Delicious in Dungeon season 2 release plans help set up 2027 to be one of anime's best years ever
TheGamer
· Jul 12, 2026
Moana Live Action Remake Is The "Number One Movie In The World", Disney Says
Moana's audience score IS much stronger than its reviews, but Disney is clearly trying to spin things here.
Awful Announcing
· Jun 27, 2026
The Chicago Bears are getting their own Hallmark Christmas movie
The Chicago Bears are the latest NFL franchise to get the Hallmark Christmas movie treatment. The team announced Thursday that it is partnering with Hallmark Media, the NFL, and Skydance Sports for Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story, which will premiere during Hallmark Channel’s 17th annual Countdown to Christmas programming event this holiday season. “My
MovieGuide
· Jul 8, 2026
WHEN CALLS THE HEART Star Headlines Hallmark’s First Christmas in July Movie
WHEN CALLS THE HEART’s Daniel Lissing stars in CHRISTMAS UNDER CONSTRUCTION, Hallmark’s first Christmas in July movie this year.
Cosmopolitan
· Jun 26, 2026
So...Why Isn't 'The Bear' Coming Back for Season 6? Here's What to Know About the Potential for an Extra Season
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profootballtalk
· Jun 25, 2026
Bears partner with Hallmark Channel for annual NFL-themed Christmas movie
NFL-themed Christmas movies have become an annual staple for Hallmark Channel, and this year the Bears will be the featured team.
ABC7 New York
· Jul 10, 2026
'Moana' comes to life: Inside the making of Disney's film with Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Lagaʻaia
'Moana' comes to life: Inside the making of Disney's film with Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Lagaʻaia
BERNAMA
· Jun 22, 2026
World : "Toy Story 5" Tops North American Box Office On Opening Weekend
LOS ANGELES, June 22 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Disney and Pixar's animated film Toy Story 5 took the top spot at the North American box office on its opening weekend with an estimated three-day total of US160 million, figures from measurement firm Comscore showed on Sunday, reported Xinhua.
The Eastern Herald
· Jun 25, 2026
The Bear Returns for Its Final Service, and Remembers Where the Kitchen Is
The Bear's fifth and final season premieres tonight on Hulu and FX — eight episodes compressed into a single day's kitchen service. Christopher Storer's structural answer to the Emmy shutout lands with 100 on Rotten Tomatoes across 25 reviews.
India News Network
· Jun 28, 2026
Box Office Performance of 'Supergirl' and 'Toy Story 5'
Warner Bros/DC’s 'Supergirl' faces mixed reviews and a 40 million opening, while 'Toy Story 5' continues to dominate at the box office.
Fox News
· Jun 27, 2026
The Chicago Bears are getting a Hallmark movie, and here's a very good idea for the plot
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