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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1895, Sidney Blackmer, American actor (died 1973) was born. In 1910, Lien Gisolf, Dutch high jumper (died 1993) was born. In 1926, Robert H. Justman, American director, producer, and production manager (died 2008) was born. In 1941, Jacques Perrin, French actor, director, and producer (died 2022) was born. In 1960, Curtis Rouse, American football player (died 2013) was born. In 1971, MF Doom, English-American rapper (died 2020) was born. In 1992, Rich the Kid, American rapper was born. In 2011, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. In 2012, Richard D. Zanuck, American film producer (born 1934) passed away. In 2013, Cory Monteith, Canadian actor and singer (born 1982) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
The DCU’s Bane & Deathstroke Movie Should Still Use This Perfect 9-Year-Old Casting
Images courtesy of DC Comics James Gunn’s DC Studios has been quietly building toward one of its stranger pairings yet, a movie that will put Bane and Deathstroke on screen together. The project was unveiled in September 2024, with Captain America: Brave New World writer Matthew Orton enlisted to pen the film. Then, in May 2026, industry reports revealed Peacemaker []
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Brisbane Times
· Jun 25, 2026
Best of cartoons, June 26, 2026
Best of cartoons, June 26, 2026
The West Australian
· Jun 26, 2026
Reel Talk movie review: Ben O’Shea reviews Minions & Monsters
Minions fight monsters in an ode to movies.
People.com
· Jul 12, 2026
What Ever Happened to the Cast of “Point Break”? See What the Stars of the Action Film Are Up to 35 Years Later
The 1991 crime thriller — which starred Keanu Reeves, Patrick Swayze, Lori Petty and more — took audiences by storm
Polygon
· Jul 3, 2026
Pierre Coffin reveals why he returned to direct Minions & Monsters after sitting out the last 2 movies
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ComicBook.com
· Jul 12, 2026
Batman II Set Details Reveal Scarlett Johansson Might Actually Be An Iconic Villain After All: “Perfect Casting”
The Batman already featured a stellar cast, but Matt Reeves has added even more star power to the roster for the anticipated sequel. Joining Robert Pattinson, Jeffrey Wright, and Colin Farrell in The Batman Part II are names like Scarlett Johansson and Sebastian Stan, and while Stan’s role has been debated in different reports, Johansson’s []
UPI
· Jun 25, 2026
'Absolute Batman,' 'Joker: Laugh Riot,' 'Krypto' series in the works
'Absolute Batman,' 'Joker: Laugh Riot,' 'Krypto' series in the works
Variety
· Jun 25, 2026
‘Absolute Batman,’ ‘Krypto,’ Anime DC Series ‘Joker: Laugh Riot’ Unveiled at First DC Studios, Warner Bros. Animation Joint Annecy Showcase
In their first joint studio presentation at Annecy’s lakeside Bonlieu theater, DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation unveiled Thursday a next wave of animated projects for the years to come, including DC Studios’ first-ever anime series, “Joker: Laugh Riot,” Scott Snyder’s take on “Absolute Batman” and a new “Krypto” series by “Spongebob” alum C.H. Greenblatt. []
PowerfulJRE
· Jun 24, 2026
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· Jul 2, 2026
Minions & Monsters Release: Plot, Voice Cast, Recap, Reviews - All You Need To Know
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· Jun 23, 2026
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· Jul 7, 2026
Film reviews: ‘The Invite’ and ‘Minions & Monsters’
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· Jul 12, 2026
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ArcaMax
· Jun 30, 2026
Movie review: 'Minions & Monsters' pays tribute to Hollywood while celebrating chaos
Turns out those little yellow banana guys really love cinema. Minions Monsters — the third stand-alone Minions movie, which is one less than the number of Despicable Me movies, the series from which they were spun — is a loving, ...
Lawyers, Guns & Money
· Jun 26, 2026
LGM Night at the Movies Reminder
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· Jun 24, 2026
Review: SUPERGIRL presents a messed up hero that we can all root for
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· Jul 2, 2026
We Went Back and Explored the 1985 Joe Dante Film ‘Explorers’
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· Jun 23, 2026
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· Jul 2, 2026
Is ‘Minions & Monsters’ Family-Friendly? 3 Things Parents Should Know
If you've never seen a Minion, they can be hard to describe. They're childlike, chaotic, and – well – agents of chaos. They’re also hilarious.First introduced in the 2010 film Despicable Me, these yellow, gibberish-speaking creatures quickly became some of the most beloved characters in animation, thanks to their slapstick antics, boundless energy, and unique ability to turn even the simplest task into mayhem.And now, they have a new movie, Minions Monsters (PG), starring Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Jeff Bridges, Zoey Deutch, and director Pierre Coffin as the voice of the Minions.Here are three things parents should know:
That Park Place
· Jun 24, 2026
Keanu Reaves Teams Up with ‘Toy Story 4,’ ‘Transformers One’ Director on Lego / Live Action Hybrid Film
According to an exclusive report from Deadline, Keanu Reeves is in negotiations to star in a new Lego film for Universal Pictures. The project will reportedly be a hybrid production that combines live-action filmmaking with computer-generated animation. The post Keanu Reaves Teams Up with ‘Toy Story 4,’ ‘Transformers One’ Director on Lego / Live Action Hybrid Film appeared first on That Park Place.
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· Jun 26, 2026
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· Jul 4, 2026
Review: Supergirl is not the disaster its low box office suggests
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Interaksyon
· 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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