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Sony has acquired 16 million shares of Bandai Namco for approximately $464 million, marking the beginning of a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing global engagement in anime, manga, and gaming. The collaboration seeks to leverage their strengths to create immersive experiences and expand merchandise and services based on Bandai Namco's intellectual properties. Want More Context? 🔎

After 41 years, Spinal Tap returns in Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, directed by Rob Reiner, featuring the original cast. The sequel follows the band as they prepare for a reunion concert in New Orleans, filled with their signature chaos, drummer troubles, and a cameo from Elton John, set to hit theaters on September 12. Want More Context? 🔎

Disney is set to expand the successful live-action Lilo & Stitch franchise by bringing back Chris Sanders, who wrote and voiced Stitch in the original 2002 film, to write the sequel. Following the live-action film's impressive $1 billion box office and strong merchandise sales, Sanders’ involvement promises to maintain the story's heart and humor, exciting fans for the next chapter. Want More Context? 🔎

A new fan theory suggests that Director Orson Krennic's presence is implied in the original Star Wars trilogy, specifically through an unoccupied seat during the Death Star conference scene in A New Hope. While some fans embrace this idea, linking it to canon texts, others argue it may simply be a practical decision by the filmmakers, showcasing the ongoing engagement of fans with the saga's lore. Want More Context? 🔎

In the '80s and early '90s, a Silver Surfer film nearly materialized, envisioned by executive producer Lee Kramer with a soundtrack by Paul McCartney and starring Olivia Newton-John as a female counterpart, Ardina. While the ambitious project aimed for a cosmic rock opera aesthetic, it ultimately fell through due to financing issues, leaving fans to ponder what could have been. Want More Context? 🔎

The creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, have signed a five-year deal with Paramount+ to stream all 26 previous seasons and release 50 new episodes of the satirical cartoon. This agreement follows a competitive bidding war among streaming platforms and comes amid criticism of Paramount's financial decisions, including the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Want More Context? 🔎