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MATTELL BRINGS KPOP DEMON HUNTERS TO LIFE WITH THEIR NEW TOY LINE

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Mattel unveiled today a new line of toys and collectibles inspired by KPop Demon Hunters, Netflix’s most popular film, at Spielwarenmesse, Nuremberg’s International Toy Fair. The collection, launching throughout 2026, brings the award-winning film to life through high-quality products designed for fans of all ages to celebrate the film, characters and songs, as they engage more deeply and strengthen their ...

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A NEW CHAPTER BEGINS AS “THE TESTAMENTS” PREMIERES IN APRIL

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Disney+ announced that the upcoming Original drama series “The Testaments,” a new chapter from the showrunner and executive producers of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” will premiere 8 April on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally with three episodes, followed by new episodes weekly.  An evolution of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “The Testaments” is based on Margaret Atwood’s novel of the same ...

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MATTEL BRICK SHOP EXPANDS PRODUCT LINE WITH HOT WHEELS

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Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, today announced at Nuremberg International Toy Fair that Mattel Brick Shop™ will collaborate with three new partners Lamborghini, Aston Martin and Toyota in 2026, marking a significant expansion the Hot Wheels® vehicle lineup.  Following the success of recent Mattel Brick Shop launches with brands including Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Chevrolet and Honda, the ...

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THE OGRE IS BACK AS ‘SHREK THE MUSICAL’ RETURN TO THE PEOPLES THEATRE

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Get ready to journey back to the swamp! Following a highly successful previous run, Peoples Theatre is thrilled to announce that everyone’s favourite green ogre is returning to the stage in Shrek the Musical JR from 10 March – 19 April 2026. Back by popular demand for a limited engagement, this beloved production has been completely ...

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THOMAS & FRIENDS UNVEILS NEW LOOK FOR NEXT ERA OF GLOBAL BRAND  

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Thomas & Friends™, the beloved children’s franchise from Mattel, reveals a bold new look for Thomas the Tank Engine, kicking off a full-franchise relaunch rolling out this fall. Marking the first step in a broader brand evolution, the update honors more than 80 years of storytelling and authentic train-culture while paying homage to its heritage and introduces a modern aesthetic designed to inspire today’s ...

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CAPE TOWN CITY BALLET TO PRESENT DAVID NIXON’S ‘DRACULA’ AT ARTSCAPE

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Cape Town City Ballet will present David Nixon’s electrifying full-length adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula at Artscape from 13–29 March 2026.  Set to music by Alfred Schnittke, Arvo Pärt, Sergei Rachmaninoff and Michael Daugherty, Nixon originally created Dracula in 1999 for BalletMet and over the years it has become one of his most celebrated narrative ballets, acclaimed for its cinematic Gothic atmosphere, theatrical invention and ...

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THE SONY WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED

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The Sony World Photography Awards announce today the shortlists of the 2026 Student and Youth competitions, honouring outstanding photographers at the earliest stages of their careers. Among the shortlisted photographers is South Africa’s Chanel Grobler who is a student at the Open Window Institute. The Student shortlist celebrates poignant series exploring the theme Together, while the ...

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HIGHLY ANTICIPATED S2 OF “DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN” LIVE THIS MARCH

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Marvel Television has unveiled a new trailer, key art and stills for the highly anticipated second season of “Daredevil: Born Again,” the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most intense street-level drama, streaming exclusively on Disney+ beginning 24 March. Across eight gripping episodes, survival, resistance and redemption collide as the battle for the soul of New York begins. Created by Dario Scardapane, ...

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