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Secret Cinema Boss on ‘Grease’ Returning and Record-Breaking ’Pirates of the Caribbean’ Pre-Sales: ‘When People Step Into This Room, They’re Going To Be Beside Themselves’

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July 6, 2026

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Secret Cinema Boss on ‘Grease’ Returning and Record-Breaking ’Pirates of the Caribbean’ Pre-Sales: ‘When People Step Into This Room, They’re Going To Be Beside Themselves’

When TodayTix acquired Secret Cinema in 2022 for a reported 100 million, it marked a new era for the company, which started life as a ragtag bunch of film enthusiasts trying to bring movies to life. Originally, the screenings were kept secret (hence the name) and staged in out-of-the-way locations with audiences only finding out []

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ComicBook.com

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· Jul 5, 2026

6 Iconic Comedies From 1994 That Still Land Every Joke Today

Images courtesy of Columbia Pictures, Paramount Pictures, and Miramax Films Comedy was one of the most profitable genres in 1990s Hollywood, powered by a video rental market that turned quotable one-liners into household currency and a studio system willing to bankroll star-driven vehicles alongside cheaper genre fare. The decade also produced its own comedic language, from the deadpan parody tradition perfected by Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker to the []

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· Jun 22, 2026

100 '90s Family Movies That Defined Your Childhood To Rewatch Now

Want to take a trip down memory lane — and bring your kids along for the ride? Cue up these quintessential '90s family movies.

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· Jun 26, 2026

More Black Actresses Who Are Proving That Beauty Gets Even Better Over 40!

From Nia Long to Tracee Ellis Ross and more, these are our Hollywood faves that truly age backwards!

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· Jun 23, 2026

Coping with the blockbuster trade that never was

Dealing with the aftermath of coming up short in the blockbuster of the summer

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· Jun 28, 2026

Universal Hollywood’s newest attraction features unique tribute to franchise’s dead star

The newest roaring attraction at Universal Hollywood is set to feature heavy references to dead Fast and the Furious star Paul Walker. The park’s new coaster, “Fast Furious: Hollywood Drift,” has two ride vehicles designed after Brian O’Conner’s sports cars in the franchise. Brian O’Conner is the character Walker portrayed. Fans will have a []

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· Jun 22, 2026

Celine! Prada! Calvin! Harry Styles’ Tour Is a Who’s Who of Fashion

Harry Styles wears the buzziest designer labels for his new concert.

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