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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1956, The Dartmouth workshop is the first conference on artificial intelligence. In 1971, MF Doom, English-American rapper (died 2020) was born. In 1983, Liu Xiang, Chinese hurdler was born. 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 1995, Cody Bellinger, American baseball player was born. In 2008, Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. In 2016, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May. In 2024, Naomi Pomeroy, American Chef and Restaurateur (born 1974) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

New Moana Box Office Projections Reveal Summer’s Next Bomb, Will It Beat the 2016 Original?

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Summer is usually home to some of the biggest movie releases of the year, and while audiences have been treated to the likes of Toy Story 5 and Obsession over the past couple of months (with The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day right around the corner), this summer has arguably been more notable for []

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The i Paper

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· Jul 10, 2026

The live-action Moana is everything that’s wrong with Disney

Moana is the latest beloved film to fall victim to the studio's tireless campaign of live-action remakes. When will it end?

That Park Place

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· 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.

ComicBook.com

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· 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 []

Al Bawaba

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· 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...

Variety

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· Jul 3, 2026

22 Best Movies New to Streaming in July: ‘Project Hail Mary,’ ‘Devil Wears Prada 2,’ ‘The Drama,’ ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ and More

The summer box office is getting two of the year’s biggest films this month thanks to Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” and “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” But the streamers are also rolling out some 2026 blockbusters of their own. “Project Hail Mary,” the Ryan Gosling space adventure that became the year’s first bonafide sensation with 683 []

UPI

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· Jul 8, 2026

Movie review: 'Moana' remake degrades the original

Movie review: 'Moana' remake degrades the original

Cosmopolitan

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· Jun 23, 2026

Will Amanda Batula and Ciara Miller Film Together on ‘Summer House’ Next Season?

Bravo’s filming plans have been revealed.

New Musical Express

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· Jul 13, 2026

‘God Of War: Laufey’ studio confirms 2027 release date

The upcoming sequel will definitely be getting a physical release The post ‘God Of War: Laufey’ studio confirms 2027 release date appeared first on NME.

KSAT San Antonio

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· 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.

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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

Fortune

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· 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

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· 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

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 1, 2026

Hollywood Heats Up: Upcoming Movies Could Score More Box Office Goals

Hollywood Heats Up: Upcoming Movies Could Score More Box Office Goals

ArcaMax

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· Jul 9, 2026

'Moana' debuted just 10 years ago. Why Disney is remaking it as a live-action movie

LOS ANGELES — In 2016, Walt Disney Co.'s Moana became a box office hit, captivating audiences with catchy earworms from Lin-Manuel Miranda and a spunky young heroine who rejected the label of princess. Now, just 10 years later, it's the ...

DNyuz

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· Jul 3, 2026

The Best Movies of 2026 So Far

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Every year is a great year for movies if you know where to look. But 2026 may already be one for the ages. We’re only halfway through, and we’ve already seen a new wave of original and quasi-original films from young filmmakers who cut their teeth []

Business Today

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· Jul 1, 2026

2026's biggest Bollywood hits: From Dhurandhar 2 To Bhooth Bangla

From Dhurandhar: The Revenge's 1,813 crore worldwide haul to Border 2 and Bhooth Bangla, here are the highest-grossing Hindi films of 2026 with full box office numbers.

Slate Magazine

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· Jul 2, 2026

America Has Two Options at the Box Office This Fourth of July Weekend. The Choice Is Clear.

Two new movies promise to tell a tale of the history of the United States. Only one truly captures it.

MovieGuide

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· Jul 8, 2026

Is MOANA 3 Already in the Works?

Dwayne Johnson says Maui and Moana may have another voyage ahead, even as Disney prepares the live-action version of the beloved story.

Latestly.com

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· Jul 9, 2026

'Moana': 5 Reasons Why The Rock-Starrer Is a Must-Watch on the Big Screen This Monsoon

Disney's live-action adaptation of Moana is set to release in Indian cinemas on July 10, 2026, in English and Hindi. Starring Catherine Laga'aia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as the demigod Maui, the film brings the beloved animated story to life with a new cast, large-scale visual effects and a fresh cinematic approach.

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 13, 2026

Moana remake off to slow start at box office, despite No. 1 debut

Moana remake off to slow start at box office, despite No. 1 debut

Interaksyon

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· Jul 8, 2026

What to watch: Movies and series arriving in July 2026

Moviegoers and streaming subscribers have plenty to look forward to this July 2026, with new films and series arriving across cinemas and major platforms. Here are some of the titles to watch out for this month: Movies opening in cinemas Universal Pictures’ “Minions Monsters” opens on June 30. The film stars Allison Janney, Christoph [] The post What to watch: Movies and series arriving in July 2026 appeared first on Interaksyon.

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· Jul 3, 2026

June Diane Raphael On If 'Elle' Will Change 'Legally Blonde' With A Divorce

In 'Elle's Season 1 finale, Eva Woods makes a surprising confession. June Diane Raphael reveals if the prequel is going to change a key 'Legally Blonde' detail.

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 5, 2026

10 Of The Best New Beauty Launches Of 2026 (So Far)

10 Of The Best New Beauty Launches Of 2026 (So Far)

Townhall

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· Jul 6, 2026

'Young Washington' Gets a Sequel After Smashing Box Office Expectations

'Young Washington' Gets a Sequel After Smashing Box Office Expectations

Kotaku

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· Jun 22, 2026

We Don’t Need To Keep Reviving The Powerpuff Girls

Variety reports that a new film starring the trio is in development at Warner Bros.

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