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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 884, Huang Chao, Chinese rebel leader (born 835) passed away. In 1573, Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. In 1975, Diego Spotorno, Ecuadorian actor was born. In 1982, Shin-Soo Choo, South Korean baseball player was born. In 1985, Guillermo Ochoa, Mexican footballer was born. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. In 2013, Cory Monteith, Canadian actor and singer (born 1982) passed away. In 2017, Liu Xiaobo, Chinese literary critic, human rights activist (born 1955) passed away. In 2020, Grant Imahara, American electrical engineer, roboticist, and television host (born 1970) passed away. In 2024, Chino Trinidad, Filipino sports journalist and executive (born 1967) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
‘Sentenced to Be a Hero’ Team Gets Real About the Pain Behind 2026’s Must-Watch Dark Fantasy Anime

Studio KAI creatives reveal how they worked their magic bringing unreal animation to life and the technical challenges they faced to get there.
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The i Paper
· Jul 9, 2026
The 10 best TV tear-jerkers to stream now
From true crime to teen romance and reuniting long-lost families, these series will get you weeping... grab some tissues and settle in
ComicBook.com
· Jun 27, 2026
6 New Anime Coming to Hulu in July 2026, Including One of Crunchyroll’s Biggest Hits
Courtesy of Hulu 2026 is off to an exciting start as the winter season lineup includes some of the greatest anime ever. Some of the season’s biggest series include the sequel seasons of Jujutsu Kaisen, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, and more. Not only that, but many unique new shows, such as Sentenced to be a Hero and You and I Are Polar Opposites, captured fans’ hearts right []
Gizmodo
· Jun 30, 2026
‘MarriageToxin’ Proves Rom‑Com Anime Can Hit Just as Hard for Adults
Bones Film's take on Joumyaku and Mizuki Yoda's shonen romp turns modern dating chaos into an irresistibly charming, riotous battle anime you can't help but love.
Us Weekly
· Jul 8, 2026
31 Best Disney+ Movies to Stream Right Now (July 2026): ‘X-Men ‘97’ and More
The summer movie season is in full swing, which usually means superhero movies are dominating the box office. But after duds like Supergirl, those looking for spandex-clad fun should stay right at home. Disney+ has the cure for superhero fatigue, and it’s X-Men ‘97, which returns for a second season full of time-traveling adventure and []
TheJournal.ie
· Jun 28, 2026
What you need to know about the new detective series Furious
Emmy Rossum stars in the Disney+ series.
Mashable
· Jun 29, 2026
Every Toy Story Movie Ranked From Worst To Best!
Mashable is going to set all the Toy Story arguments to rest and determine once and for all which is the undisputed best film in the series!
Polygon
· Jun 21, 2026
House of the Dragon season 3 cast guide: 7 characters to know for the Battle of the Gullet
Season 3 opens with an epic battle and here's everything you need to know to follow the action
The korea Herald News
· Jul 6, 2026
K-drama likened to 'Taken' surges on Netflix as webtoon controversy returns
Following the breakout success of My Royal Nemesis, the next hottest K-drama may be Agent Kim Reactivated. The revenge thriller debuted at No. 3 on Netflix's global non-English TV chart just three days after its premiere, though its popularity has also renewed scrutiny of the production company behind the original webtoon over allegations of far-right imagery in its works. Agent Kim Reactivated stars So Ji-sub as Manager Kim, an ordinary office worker forced to shed his quiet corporate lif
That Park Place
· Jul 2, 2026
‘Supergirl’ Expected to See More Than 60% Drop in Second Weekend Box Office
Warner Bros. and DC Studios may be headed for another disappointing weekend at the box office as Supergirl is now projected to suffer a steep second-weekend decline after its already underwhelming debut. According to multiple industry reports, Supergirl is expected to earn approximately 15 million domestically during its sophomore frame. That would represent a drop [] The post ‘Supergirl’ Expected to See More Than 60 Drop in Second Weekend Box Office appeared first on That Park Place.
GameSpot
· Jul 7, 2026
Fright Train Release Date Trailer
Fright Train combines Resident Evil-style gameplay with visuals similar to Five Nights at Freddy's, creating an interesting horror mash-up, and it's coming this fall.
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· Jul 2, 2026
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Rock Paper Shotgun
· Jun 24, 2026
"Characters will come and go": Total War: Medieval 3 won't have skill trees because Creative Assembly want you to think in terms of dynasties
Total War: Medieval 3 studio Creative Assembly have posted a round-up of developer insights and musings on their forthcoming strategy game, alongside news that the next livestream, running tomorrow 25th June, will focus on playable factions. Read more
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· Jun 30, 2026
Attack on Titan studio reveals new original anime series led by Spy x Family and The Promised Neverland manga veterans for spring 2027
Attack on Titan studio reveals new original anime series led by Spy x Family and The Promised Neverland manga veterans for spring 2027
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· Jul 5, 2026
The new Attack on Titan game looks like one of the best anime tie-ins I've ever laid eyes on as Koei Tecmo reveals almost an hour of new gameplay
The new Attack on Titan game looks like one of the best anime tie-ins I've ever laid eyes on as Koei Tecmo reveals almost an hour of new gameplay
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· Jul 9, 2026
10 Things We Want In a Final Fantasy XV Remake
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· Jun 29, 2026
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· Jul 9, 2026
‘American Horror Story’ Season 13 Sets Fall Premiere Date
“American Horror Story” Season 13 will premiere on FX and Hulu on Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. PT. The star-studded installment will see the return of Jessica Lange (her first “AHS” season since 2018’s “Apocalypse”) and Sarah Paulson, reprising her role as Cordelia Goode, Supreme of the Coven. The all-star season also features Evan Peters, []
The Beat
· Jul 7, 2026
SDCC ’26: Daniel Warren Johnson returns with CHAINKATA
The sci-fi action series, due out from Image this November, will follow a chainsaw-wielding warrior queen on an interstellar quest for peace.
Al Bawaba
· Jun 29, 2026
Chrono Bravers: This fully AI anime is set to air in Japan soon
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The Hollywood Reporter
· Jun 25, 2026
‘Jackass: Best and Last’ Review: Johnny Knoxville and Gang Reunite for One Final (Fingers Crossed) High-Risk Hurrah
New, insanely dangerous stunts, as well as past highlights, are featured in this allegedly ultimate film of the longstanding franchise.
Metro
· Jun 29, 2026
Supergirl is battling more than just toxic fandom at the box office
Supergirl is battling more than just toxic fandom at the box office
Third Eye Comics
· Jul 9, 2026
Now Spinning at Third Eye for 7/10/26
THE HIT SERIES HEATED RIVALRY’S SOUNDTRACK COMES TO VINYL!!! Team Montreal or team Boston? Who cares because love wins all! The hit tv series Heated Rivalry’s soundtrack is coming to Read More The post Now Spinning at Third Eye for 7/10/26 first appeared on Third Eye Comics Hobbies.
Interaksyon
· Jun 24, 2026
‘Supergirl’ review: Strong performances power a space-faring superhero story
“Supergirl” brings Kara Zor-El back to the big screen in a space adventure that focuses on character relationships, emotional stakes and large-scale action across different worlds. Starring Milly Alcock as Supergirl, the film follows Kara as she is drawn into an interstellar journey of vengeance and justice after a personal threat forces her into action. [] The post ‘Supergirl’ review: Strong performances power a space-faring superhero story appeared first on Interaksyon.
Gamesradar
· Jun 23, 2026
Supergirl director thinks the DCU movie will combat "superhero fatigue" because nothing "is formulaic"
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· Jun 26, 2026
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