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Used Toyota Yaris costs more than ride-hailing services
Buying a used Toyota Yaris was costly compared to relying on Uber and Lyft. The analysis highlights Uber's competition with car ownership.
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‘Global force in pop culture’: Toy and entertainment company opens 1st Lehigh Valley store
The company behind the popular Labubu dolls and other designer toys is continuing to grow its brick-and-mortar footprint with a new store in Lehigh County.
Five Things presented by Compass Minerals: Sporting travels to face FC Dallas
Sporting Kansas City hits the road this weekend to take on FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium down in Texas on Saturday night. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. CT and will be available to stream on Apple TV, while the game will also be broadcast locally on the radio via
'Toy Story 5' Continues Reign Atop Weekly U.K. Home Entertainment Sales Chart Through Sept. 2
Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 5 remained No. 1 on the Official Film Chart, the weekly U.K. home entertainment sales chart through, through Sept. 2. The rest of the top four remains unchanged this week, with Focus Features’ supernatural horror film Obsession holding at No. 2 in its ninth week on the chart, and Universal’s animated adventure … Continue reading "‘Toy Story 5’ Continues Reign Atop Weekly U.K. Home Entertainment Sales Chart Through Sept. 2"
'Toy Story 5' Continues Reign Atop Weekly U.K. Home Entertainment Sales Chart Through Sept. 2
Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 5 remained No. 1 on the Official Film Chart, the weekly U.Sk. home entertainment sales chart through, through Sept. 2. The rest of the Top 4 remains unchanged this week, with Focus Features’ supernatural horror Obsession holding at No. 2 in its ninth week on the chart, and Universal’s animated adventure Minions … Continue reading "‘Toy Story 5’ Continues Reign Atop Weekly U.K. Home Entertainment Sales Chart Through Sept. 2"
What Box Office Bomb Crushed Obsession on Streaming?
(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) Before we get into this week’s issue, let me ask you for some suggestions. At the risk of coining too many names for too many things (hence my dictionary of terms...), I need a name for straight-to-streaming films that are too expensive to justify a straight-to-streaming release, but not big enough to justify a theatrical release. Like some of the films I highlighted in last week’s tally of the biggest film flops of 2026 so far: Hulu’s Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice, Pizza Movie or Never Change! They don’t feel like “made for TV movies” (think Hallmark and Lifetime movies, cheap Netflix romcoms, or Disney Channel Original movies, for example) but they don’t feel big enough for the big screen. They’re not “cinematic” enough, so to speak. As I wrote... “I still need a name for this middle zone of film that’s too expensive to go straight-to-streaming but too small to justify a theatrical release (with all the PR, distribution, marketing and whatnot costs that go along with it), the Goldilocks zone of streaming film death.” Friend of the newsletter Brandon Katz has suggested the “Bermuda Budget Triangle”, “The Platform Gap” and “The Distribution Deadzone”. I love that first one. I’d offer up the much wordier “The Streaming Budget Dead Zone” or “the Goldilocks Zone of streaming film death” but that last one isn’t accurate since, unlike Goldilocks’ porridge, these films are the opposite of “just right”. That’s the problem! Anyway, if you have any suggestions, let me know! On to today’s Streaming Ratings Report. As you can tell by today’s headline, things are going to be spicy! I’m looking at a box office bomb that did really, really well on streaming, somewhat challenging a few different narratives. And another Netflix series declined in its second season. All that, plus Wicked: For Good switching streamers, The Hawk continuing its strong run, _The Bear’_s finale season finally dropping off the charts, the WNBA posting a big viewership number, “shallow libraries”, a sitcom spinoff failing to launch, more big budget IP flopping on Paramount+, all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. Let’s dive right in! (Reminder: The streaming ratings report focuses on the U.S. market and compiles data from Nielsen’s weekly top ten viewership ranks, Luminate’s Top Ten Data, JustWatch and Reelgood interest data, Samba TV household viewership, company datecdotes, Netflix hours viewed data, Google Trends, and IMDb to determine the most popular content. While most data points are current, Nielsen’s data covers the weeks of July 20th to July 26th, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Film - The Latest Theatrical Success Story on Streaming In the latest edition of “Flops, Bombs and Misses of the First Half of 2026”, I made a crucial change: I started including theatrical films with the streaming misses. The streamers have collectively—including Netflix, but not to as big of an extent—stopped making a lot of straight-to-streaming films, and the ones they do make aren’t as expensive as in the heyday of the streaming bubble. After the following two films bombed in theaters, you’d guess that they’ll be included in my next collection of flops, bombs and misses six months from now: Masters of the Universe on Prime Video (only $64 million domestic box office) Mortal Kombat II on HBO Max ($79 million domestic) But you’d be wrong! Masters of the Universe, a reboot of the He-Man franchise, a toy from the 1980s, came to streaming on 22-July and did great! This long-gestating project—it’s been at every studio for years, and came close to getting a greenlight at Netflix—then finally came to theaters in June, and showed up on streaming less than two months later. (I don’t love this short theatrical window.) It surprisingly grabbed nearly 20 million hours on its debut: That means, wait for it, Masters of the Universe is currently the eighth biggest film on streaming through two weeks. My rough bar for “hit” is shows or films in the top 15%. Ergo…Masters of the Universe is a legit, streaming hit! (One quick caveat: if it falls out of the top ten next week, it will move to 13th overall, just on the edge of the top 15.) Of course, that’s the data for just 2026. Here’s how it stacks up to Prime Video’s theatrical films: That drop into its second week is typical for Amazon films, but also a worrying sign. I have a feeling interest in this film is front-loaded and we’ll see it drop off after this. As for Mortal Kombat II, in this case, the viewership numbers roughly match the theatrical outing, with only 4.1 million hours in its first week. Here’s how it stacks up to other HBO Max films: The best defense of this number is that, as a relatively violent rated-R film, Mortal Kombat II never had a good chance at breaking out. So now it’s time for a little big of “Entertainment Nuance Guy”: First, yeah, my headline is obviously facetious, since Masters of the Universe besting Obsession says more about horror as a genre than it does that film. Second, I read and listened to quite a few “nobody wanted this IP” takes about Masters of the Universe, and that’s not really true. At least enough people wanted it to power a 20 million+ hour debut! Third, both this film and Mortal Kombat II were considered “average” by viewers, but not great films, with a 6.4 and 6.3 respectively on IMDb. That’s just shy of the level needed to be a word-of-mouth hit. Fourth, in the olden days, strong word of mouth could transform a box office miss into a cable/DVD hit, like Austin Powers or The Shawshank Redemption. We haven’t seen a lot of examples of that on streaming, though. And there are far fewer ways to monetize the post-theatrical life of a film these days. Fifth, Prime Video has shown an ability to push their own titles well, likely because they control the Amazon Fire TV ecosystem. Add it all up, and here’s my nuanced take on Masters of the Universe: it was a box office bomb, but, shockingly, a streaming hit. Unfortunately, while being a theatrical hit saves your film financially, being a streaming hit does not. Both Masters of the Universe and Mortal Kombat II had big budgets and needed to make more money in theaters to justify them. So…Straight-to-Streaming or Theaters? We’ve hit a really fun point in the streaming calendar, since the films that came out in theaters in April, May, and June are now arriving on streaming. So the “Do theatrical releases help streaming performances?” question is gonna get a fresh round of updates nearly every week. No single week will answer the question, but we may get some insights. For example, so far in 2026, it looks like theatrical films are lasting longer on the weekly Nielsen film charts. Here’s a list of films that have made the charts in their fourth or fifth week of release, separated by “for kids” and “general entertainment”: It certainly seems like theatrical films are lasting just a pinch longer on the charts, with Project Hail Mary being the current five-week champion. One Battle After Another did well for HBO Max too, and even The Sheep Detectives made it four weeks. The only exception to this trend? Obsession, which only lasted two weeks on the charts. You might tempted to overreact to this news. Don’t. Obsession is a huge horror hit, but horror just doesn’t do as well on streaming. By the way, here’s the Google Trends for various theatrical and stremaing films: Plus, when it comes to Netflix in four months, Obsession may have another big boost. Quick Notes on Film Note that when I write, “the streamers have pulled back on straight-to-streaming films” that doesn’t mean “abandoned” because Netflix is gonna Netflix. On 24-July, they released 72 Hours, a Kevin Hart comedy. Along with Eddie Murphy, Mark Wahlberg, John Cena and Adam Sandler, Kevin Hart is a streaming film star now. Did this latest one work? Not really. It only garnered two weeks of 13.2 and 12.2 million hours on its debut, well below the 20-million-hour hit threshold. It also was poorly received critically—a 44 on Metacritic—and by customers—a 5.4 on IMDb on 21K IMDb reviews. We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… The latest Netflix true crime doc to pop on the charts… How The Bear finished its run… Netflix’s latest Western to return to streaming… What Paramount+ animated film flopped… And what sitcom also missed… All the flops, bombs and misses… And a whole lot more… ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. Coming Soon! I’m behind by a week, so we’ve got two issues coming your way this week, including one in a couple of days or so, then we’ll be all caught up**.** Next issue, inspired by The Super Mario Galaxy Movie coming to Peacock, I’m going to take a look at the workhouse of streaming TV: kids films. Plus The Devil Wears Prada 2 continues theatrical films’ big run on streaming. All that, plus another surprise hit on Hulu, Lioness on CBS, and a whole lot more. Long term, LeBron James is filming his own “Last Dance”-style docu-series, surprising no one. But as I’ve been writing about a lot this summer, this genre is really overrated, so whoever ends up buying it (reportedly ESPN) really shouldn’t pay too much for it.
Homewood Science Center celebrates new additions
Homewood Science Center Executive Director Edie Dobrez had to speak up to be heard over the sounds of children playing with the center’s educational toys during a celebration Thursday, Aug. 6, of new features. While four youngsters built, traversed and enthusiastically destroyed a modular maze, Dobrez thanked representatives of granting[Read More...]
MATCH PREVIEW, pres. by Toyota: Red Bull New York Concludes Homestand with Match Against the Philadelphia Union on Saturday Night at Sports Illustrated Stadium
New York have posted a 9-5-5 mark against the Union at home in franchise history
Weekly Entertainment Report: Live music and lively arts, Aug. 27-30 » Nashua Ink Link
"Music is the shorthand of emotion."- Leo Tolstoy
Early birds get a jump on holiday shopping — and this year’s hottest toys
More consumers want to give themselves enough time to find the best deals
The men claiming to defend women’s sports are throwing sex toys at female athletes
The WNBA has attracted grifters who care little for basketball – and whose latest stunt exposes the hollowness of their supposed concern
Should Tesla Introduce UI Themes?
Adding a theme selector to the Toybox or Display settings could give Tesla owners a whole new way to make the cabin feel like their own
Cityblock acquires Homeward Health to move into rural healthcare, lands $116M funding round
Cityblock Health, a company primarily focused on providing care for urban Medicaid and dual-eligible members, is acquiring Homeward Health to expand deep into rural markets, the company announced T | Combined, the two companies will serve nearly 250,000 people and are positioned to reach the120 million people receiving government-funded healthcare in the U.S., Toyin Ajayi, Cityblock Health CEO and co-founder wrote in a blog post.
Resistance 1.0 Was Not Crazy
The much-derided movement was right about Trump’s nature, and how to defeat him.
Mortal Shell II Review
Mortal Shell II is a fun-forward souls-like, one that values flexibility and variety over sheer difficulty. It grabs you and plies you with a plethora of options for tackling its monsters, dungeons, and bosses, handing you shiny toys and trusts you to work out what to do with them.
Wigglitz lands its first entertainment license with Winx Club
ZB Designs, the Utah based 3D printed toy company behind the Wigglitz collectible line, has signed its first entertainment licensing deal, bringing characters from Rainbow S.p.A.’s Winx Club animated series into the Wigglitz lineup. The companies agreed to the license after a call on June 5, and ZB Designs had physical Wigglitz Winx Club figures …
Jodi's Journal: Generation Alpha and the summer of squishies
The youngest generation of consumers is speaking -- and beginning to enter the workplace. What Gen Alpha's viral toy moment shows about the broader way to engage them.
Firefighters rescue kittens from Decatur business fire
Firefighters rescued a litter of kittens while responding to a business fire in Decatur Thursday morning.
Childhood screen detects mental health risks
Screening for home and family stresses may help identify children at risk for depression and sleep disorders that traditional adversity screening misses.
‘Toy Story 5’ deleted scene reveals cut Jessie, Emily reunion (exclusive)
‘Toy Story 5’ deleted scene reveals the emotional reunion between Jessie and older Emily. The director explain why they cut it from the film.
A cybersecurity researcher covered a Toyota in an AI-generated pattern to confuse Flock cameras
Donut Media plans to release video of the test in the coming weeks.
Ex-NFL kicker Jay Feely explains his decision to enter politics
Jay Feeley says he always toyed with the idea of entering politics during a more than decade-long career as a placekicker in the NFL and a subsequent stint i…
7 Common Issues With The Toyota GR Corolla Hot Hatch
The Toyota GR Corolla Hot Hatch is essentially a rally car made street legal, but before you buy one, you should keep in mind these common issues.
The History Of Toyota's Sports Cars
Toyota has been building iconic sports cars since the '60s, including the Sports 800, the 2000 GT, the Celica, the Supra, the Corolla GT-S AE86, and the MR2.
Local businesses announce closures ahead of school year
Peggy Jean's Pies, Bud's Classic BBQ, Jazz A Louisiana Kitchen and Speckled Frog Toys & Books announce closures.
New AirPods are coming, but this is one of the best deals yet on AirPods Pro 3
We are touching down for an early, dedicated edition of today’s Lunch Break courtesy of 9to5Toys – AirPods Pro 3...
Costs keep rising, business owners tell Davids, pointing to ‘reckless’ US tariff policies, Iran war
“When tariffs hit local favorites like toy stores and craft shops, it’s Kansas families who end up paying the price at the register,” Sharice Davids said after meeting with small business owners in Prairie Village. “Some of what we’ve been working on in my office is trying to address the reckless tariff policies.”
Disney Ups Quarterly Entertainment Profit 64% to $1.68 Billion, Revenue Up 6% to $11.3 Billion
Disney Aug. 5 reported total entertainment revenue of $11.34 billion in the third quarter (ended June 27) from $10.7 billion in the previous-year quarter. Operating income skyrocketed 64% to $1.68 billion from $1.02 billion in the prior year period. Operating income growth was driven by streaming profits for Disney+ and Hulu, strong box-office returns from … Continue reading "Disney Ups Quarterly Entertainment Profit 64% to $1.68 Billion, Revenue Up 6% to $11.3 Billion"
MAT Q2 Deep Dive: Brand Investments and Entertainment Partnerships Shape Outlook
Toy manufacturing and entertainment company (NASDAQ:MAT) reported Q2 CY2026 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 10.5% year on y...
Disney's strong quarter driven by 'Toy Story 5' and the draw of its US theme parks
Disney’s solid third quarter was driven by a $1 billion box office haul from “Toy Story 5” and the draw of its U.S. theme parks that helped to offset continued weakness from international...
Disney's strong quarter driven by 'Toy Story 5' and the draw of its US theme parks
Disney managed a solid showing in its third quarter, bolstered by movies like “Toy Story 5” and ongoing strength from its U.S. theme parks that made up for continued weakness from international tourism.
Disney's strong quarter driven by 'Toy Story 5' and the draw of its US theme parks
Disney managed a solid showing in its third quarter, bolstered by movies like “Toy Story 5” and ongoing strength from its U.S. theme parks that made up for continued weakness from international tourism.
Disney's 'Toy Story 5' fuels streaming business and merchandise sales for June quarter
Disney said the blockbuster success of "Toy Story 5" extended beyond the box office for the June quarter, as the hit film fueled sales of merchandise, added to engagement on the Disney+ streaming service, and attracted more visitors to its theme parks.
Disney Streaming Q3 2026 Earnings, Parks AI Tool Use
Disney touted the success of "Toy Story 5" when it reported its latest quarterly earnings results for the June 2026 quarter.
North Carolina Toyota factory's 6-second rope hiring test goes viral at it's ultimate test of hand-eye coordination for working on assembly line
Do you think you have what it takes to work at Toyota? Instead of just turning up with your resume, you have to prove you can do the 6-second rope hiring test
The competition passed on a flying toy. We built it into $100 million dollar business
In his new book, Spin Master's Ronnen Harary explains how three founders in their 20s took a toy everyone rejected and turned it into Air Hogs.
UC San Diego expert available: The business of Hollywood—from Toy Story to the Paramount-Warner merger
As Hollywood continues to reshape itself through blockbuster franchises and industry consolidation, UC San Diego associate professor of communication Shawna Kidman is available to provide context on the forces transforming the entertainment business. Kidman studies media industries, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, and the business strategies behind Hollywood's biggest successes. Her research examines how companies build enduring franchises, why media consolidation matters to co
Arts and Entertainment Agenda, July 31 to Aug. 6
Aspen Isis Theatre, July 31 to Aug. 4 The Isis Theatre in Aspen will screen five new releases from July 31 through Aug. 4: “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” “Hadestown: The Musical,” “The Odyssey,” “Toy Story...
Health experts give warning about popular fidget toy ‘Needoh’
A popular fidget toy is keeping little hands busy, but there are a few things to be mindful of to make sure the kid-friendly toy remains a stress reliever.
My daughter's squishy toy exploded in the car and burned her
Kimmie Staggs says a squishy toy burst after heating up in her car, leaving her teenage daughter with burns that required emergency treatment.
She Wanted to Teach Kids History. Her Idea Became a $700 Million Business
Pleasant Rowland started American Girl with an educational mission, not a toy-industry playbook. Decades later, the company remains one of the most successful toy brands ever created.
She Wanted to Teach Kids History. Her Idea Became a $700 Million Business
Pleasant Rowland started American Girl with an educational mission, not a toy-industry playbook. Decades later, the company remains one of the most successful toy brands ever created.
The 'it' toy for Christmas 2026 dropped today (and it'll probably sell out soon)
The Toniebox Lite just launched, offering a smaller and cheaper way for kids to enjoy screen-free entertainment from their favorite characters.
Toy company CEO shares how Trump's new round of tariffs could affect business
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Jay Foreman of toy importer Basic Fun! about President Trump's latest round of tariffs. The company has paid millions of dollars in import duties under Trump.
“The Odyssey” remains unchallenged as it sails to box office victory with $639 million global tally
Meanwhile, “Toy Story 5” just became the third $1 billion movie of the year.
The Future of the Toy Industry Isn’t Toys. It’s Magic.
Sales of a three-decade-old card game called Magic: The Gathering have been booming. “It is a mega franchise,” Hasbro’s CEO says.
The Future of the Toy Industry Isn’t Toys. It’s Magic.
Sales of a three-decade-old card game called Magic: The Gathering have been booming. “It is a mega franchise,” Hasbro’s CEO says.
7 Rarely Mentioned JDM Engines With Surprising Power
The 2JZ and RB26 are famous, but the Toyota 7M-GTE and Nissan S20, among others, prove the sheer power and depth of Japanese engineering.
TV and streaming viewing picks for July 26, 2026: How to watch Yankees-Phillies
All Times Eastern Baseball Banana Ball World Tour Game 3, Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL Savannah Bananas vs. Firefighters — ESPN/ESPN Unlimited/Disney+, 4 p.m. Basketball Big3 Week 6, Toyota Center, Houston, TX DMV Trilogy vs. Miami 305/Houston Rig Hands vs. Dallas Power — CBS, 1 p.m. The Basketball Tournament Quarterfinals Alumni Semifinal, Memorial Coliseum, University of…
Hasbro reveals The Legend of Zelda: Heroes of Hyrule toys
The wait is over, as Hasbro has officially revealed the first images of its new The Legend of Zelda action figure line, known as Heroes of Hyrule. The collectibles are based on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, rather than the upcoming live-action movie as some had speculated. Each figure features extensive articulation and includes a variety of...
Toyota’s New MR2 May Have Just Been Caught Testing For The First Time
Grainy phone footage from Japan may be the closest look yet at the car meant to bring MR2 back with AWD and plenty of power
Hasbro Shares Sneak Peek Of Its Official Legend Of Zelda Toy Line
It will include multiple scale figures
Pixar reportedly loses 150 jobs in new round of Disney layoffs
Pixar absorbed a large share of Disney’s latest studio layoffs, according to industry reports, even as “Toy Story 5” approaches another major box-office milestone.
As Trump toys with disaster aid, Congress eyes FEMA change
New Jersey, snubbed for $84 million in aid after damaging cold, is among Democratic states turned away by a Republican president
Scientists used children’s ‘silly sprinklers’ to solve a physics problem Richard Feynman could not; the reverse version spins 50 times slower
If you’ve ever watched a “silly sprinkler” in action (those bright, looping contraptions that twist and spray water in wild patterns) you’ve probably just seen them as summer fun. But a group of mathematicians have turned these backyard toys into tools for solving a famous physics puzzle that stumped even Nobel Prize–winning physicist Richard Feynman.
Hasbro announces new partnership with Nintendo for Zelda toys
Today, Hasbro announced a new licensing partnership with Nintendo for toys based on The Legend of Zelda. The collaboration begins in 2027. We should be getting our first look at what’s planned very soon. At San Diego Comic Con, three 6″ scale figures will be revealed. Comic Con takes place between July 23 and July 26. Billy Lagor, President Toys...
Google and Epic Abandon Settlement, Clearing the Way for Rival Android App Stores
Google and Epic Games this week withdrew their joint settlement agreement after it became clear the court was unlikely to allow it. With the settlement out, Google is bound by a permanent injunction issued in October 2024 requiring it to allow alternative app stores on Android devices. In a court filing [PDF], Google said that it plans to begin supporting alternative app stores on July 22. In a statement to The Verge, Google said it decided to withdraw the motion to avoid a prolonged legal fight.
Beloved Olmsted Falls toy store closing, will move most of its business online
As national retailer Toys "R" Us continues its resurgence, including a location at Crocker Park in Westlake, a local toy shop owner plans to shutter her store at the end of August.
12-year-old entrepreneur turns 3D-printed toys into thriving business with help from his twin brother
“Moana” capsizes with bumpy $43 million U.S. debut, while “Michael” breaks record with $1 billion at global box office
Disney’s live-action remake of the 2016 blockbuster failed to launch, marking a severe downturn after the success of “Toy Story 5.”
After a year of tariffs, automakers are still resistant to moving production to the US
Toyota announced last week it would do something other automakers have been reluctant to do – shift some production from Mexico to the United States.
A company tried to make Monopoly in America and couldn't get dice
A Made in USA Monopoly cost double, took a year, and still needed imported dice. 80% of US toys are made in China.
Spyro: A Realm Beyond dev explains why it's not Spyro 4
Spyro is finally back with a brand new game with next year’s A Realm Beyond, but it technically isn’t Spyro 4 – at least in name. Toys for Bob recently commented on the naming decision. You may remember that when Crash Bandicoot was brought back with a brand new game, we did end up getting Crash Bandicoot 4. However, Toys...
Last Day for Comanche Nation Entertainment’s school supply drive
The Comanche Nation Entertainment school supply drive is on its last day.
This week in Santa Cruz County business: Joby and Toyota to partner on manufacturing, Driscoll’s faces pesticide backlash, economic woes drive slowdown on local granny units
Jessica M. Pasko gives you the latest in local business news, including Joby Aviation and Toyota expanding their partnership, Driscoll's facing a new class action lawsuit over pesticide use, and upcoming events.
Squishy dumplings seized in Hull over health risk
Trading Standards Officers in Hull have seized more than 1,000 of the fake dumpling squishy toys.
'Minions & Monsters' knocks out 'Toy Story 5' out in animated brawl at Fourth of July box office
It was an animated blood bath at the box office this weekend, and though 'Minions & Monsters' bested 'Toy Story 5,' its $36.4 million premiere marks a franchise low by a wide margin.
'Minions & Monsters' tops Fourth of July holiday box office
The Minions have taken down “Toy Story 5" at the July Fourth weekend box office, but not by much
'Minions & Monsters' tops Fourth of July holiday box office
The Minions have taken down “Toy Story 5" at the July Fourth weekend box office, but not by much
'Minions & Monsters' tops Fourth of July holiday box office
The Minions have taken down “Toy Story 5" at the July Fourth weekend box office, but not by much
All of the best 4th of July deals on Samsung Galaxy gear, Google, LG OLED TVs, Copilot+ PCs, e-bikes, more
The 4th of July long weekend has arrived and we are tracking a giant selection of notable deals. This includes...
All of the best 4th of July deals 9to5Mac
The 2026 4th of July weekend is upon us and there are loads of notable deals up for grabs. Coming...
Ex-Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s federal trial is delayed again. See when it’s set to happen.
The delay until May 2027 is the latest wrinkle in the legal case against New Orleans’ former mayor.
“Toy Story 5 ”soars past “Supergirl”'s bumpy $38 million takeoff at the box office
D.C. and Warner Bros. were hoping for a $50–55 million return on their $170 million investment into the standalone supheroine flick.
I Put Apple CarPlay In My Wife's 2006 Toyota 4Runner And I'm Never Looking Back
Despite its 300,000 miles we're not getting rid of the 4Runner anytime soon, so it was worth making a small investment to bring its infotainment into the 2020s.
AI As Conscious As That Toy Bird Is Thirsty
OpenAI and the like are using our fantasies about technology to bilk investors, if we want to protect the public we need to establish the difference consciousness and something mimicking it
Summer Blockbuster Entertainment
“It’s summertime and the living is easy,” those words sung by Ella Fitzgerald in the 1960s might not ring as true in 2026, but summertime should still be the time […]
Eat, Sip, Shop: New businesses bring unique products, services to Bethlehem’s Main Street
Whether you’re shopping for toys, games and puzzles or jewelry, home decor and pet treats and accessories, a variety of new retailers on downtown Bethlehem’s Main Street have you covered.
Prediction market Kalshi sues Illinois over its push to regulate sports bets
Prediction market Kalshi — which offers trades on everything from the World Cup top goalscorers to the winners of the reality show Love Island and the 2028 Democratic primary — sued Illinois on Tuesday over its latest push to regulate sports bets on the platform.
Cityblock in talks to buy fellow General Catalyst-backed startup Homeward Health
Cityblock Health in talks to acquire General Catalyst-backed rural care startup Homeward, expanding into Medicare Advantage, source says.
Monster Fantasy announced for PC – action RPG with cozy life simulation elements
Chengdu-based developer Jotoyo has announced Monster Fantasy, an action RPG with cozy life simulation elements coming to PC via Steam. A release date was not announced. A Kickstarter campaign will …
Utilizing Toy Chest, Part III: How Ravensburger Connects Business Strategies with Philanthropy
Learn how Ravensburger North America, one of the world’s leading game and puzzle makers, partners with TTF’s Toy Chest to create meaningful impact for children in need and reinforce the company’s commitment to social responsibility.
Little Dot Studios Renews Digital Pact With Toy Firm MGA Entertainment
All3Media's social media agency Little Dot Studios has renewed a strategic pact with toyco MGA Entertainment.
Anker 2026 Prime Day sale kicks off with up to 50% off Nano chargers, Qi2.2 stands, power banks, and more from just $16
As part of the ongoing Prime Day sale, Anker’s official Amazon storefront is offering notable discounts across a wide range...
Traditional toys benefit children more than virtual entertainment
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Kickstarter campaign aims to help popular Castro Valley toy store fight October closure
The Prize Booth, a popular toy store in Castro Valley, is preparing to close by October after losing its lease. It has prompted a surge of community support as owners race to find a new location before the holiday season.
The John Ternus Era at Apple Will Reportedly Revive Apple’s Focus on Bold Design
Apple products used to be huggable toys. Are those days coming back?
'Toy Story 5' crushes the box office on opening weekend
"Toy Story 5" grossed an estimated $160 million domestically and $152 million internationally after debuting in theaters on Friday.
\'Toy Story 5\' rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year with a franchise-best $160 million
“Toy Story” still has a friend in moviegoers. The fifth installment in the Pixar series debuted with $160 million in domestic ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. That easily
'Toy Story 5' is the movie of the summer, stuns with record opening
Let's hear it for the toys! Woody, Buzz and the gang are sending the summer box office to infinity and beyond.
'Toy Story 5' opening weekend box office to set franchise record
The latest 'Toy Story' earns one of Pixar's biggest openings ever.
Tom Hanks admits he'll 'get up and leave the room' if this 'painful' scene of his comes on
Tom Hanks admitted that he will 'get up and leave the room' if this 'painful' scene from one of his most beloved movies comes on: 'I do this gesture that I just think is false.'
The definitive ranking of every Pixar movie (including 'Toy Story 5')
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From Toy Story 5 to The Bear: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Pixar’s enduring animated favourites battle a rogue tablet, and Disney’s anxiety-inducing kitchen drama returns for a final series
“Toy Story 5”, “House of the Dragon”, and “Widow's Bay ”top this week's Must List
"Maddie's Secret" and Curtis Mayfield's "Super Fly" album round out our picks for the weekend of June 19.
Tom Hanks weighs in on the future of 'Toy Story': 'It better be worthwhile' (exclusive)
As 'Toy Story 5' opens in theaters, Tom Hanks is wondering if the future of the franchise could take place without his active participation.