A 1994 animated classic, now a modern media touchstone
Mari has entered a definitive agreement to buy ATG Entertainment from Providence, valuing around £4.5 billion per reports. ATG operates about 70 theatres globally, with West End venues and regional theatres. The deal keeps ATG operating under its brand and leadership while expanding Mari’s live-entertainment portfolio.
The HBO series Lanterns has premiered to mixed expectations as creators push a grounded, police‑procedural take on Green Lantern after prior DC Studios releases. The show faces scrutiny over casting shifts and narrative direction, with key characters from the earlier seasons not returning.
Box-office results show film reboots and sequels are drawing big crowds, led by Practical Magic 2 and a wave of retro IP. Critics debate whether nostalgia or social-media dynamics power these trends as audiences seek simpler, pre-digital worlds.