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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

How the 'Scream' franchise redefined the horror genre in cinemas

The 'Scream' franchise has significantly impacted the horror genre in cinema, beginning with its first film in 1996, redefining the genre's conventions.

Feb 27 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Journey to the Center of Pokémon Domination: The Most Profitable Franchise in the World Turns 30

The Pokémon franchise celebrates its 30th anniversary, showcasing its evolution from a duo of game cartridges to a global empire.

Feb 27 • 12:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Best money-saving deals on Pokémon Nintendo games as 'Pokémon Day' sparks sales surge

Pokémon Day marks the 30th anniversary of the franchise, leading to a surge in discounts on Nintendo Switch games.

Feb 27 • 11:49 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Life & Tech

Pokemon fans are still on quest to 'catch 'em all' 30 years after release

Three decades after its debut, the Pokemon franchise continues to engage devoted fans who treat it as a daily ritual and a significant investment.

Feb 27 • 10:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Pokémon went from 151 to 1,025 monsters in 30 years; understand through graphs

Pokémon has grown from 151 species to 1,025 in three decades, highlighting its enduring popularity and evolution in the gaming universe.

Feb 27 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

30 Years of Pokémon: The Most Profitable Story in Pop Culture

The article commemorates 30 years since the launch of the Pokémon franchise, highlighting its evolution into a global phenomenon and the celebration of its enduring cultural impact.

Feb 27 • 06:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Chilling real life Scream murderer decapitated victims and 'arranged' corpses

Danny Rolling, the murderer who inspired the 'Scream' franchise, committed brutal killings of five college students in Florida in 1990.

Feb 27 • 03:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The 'Holy Grail', the rarest and most coveted Pokémon card worth thousands of dollars

A rare collectible known as the 'Holy Grail' of the Pokémon franchise is set to be auctioned this month in Derby, England, with an estimated value between £30,000 and £40,000.

Feb 26 • 21:28 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Pokémon turns 30 with a multimedia empire, but in crisis in games

The Pokémon franchise celebrates its 30th anniversary while facing critical challenges in its gaming division despite its successful multimedia strategy.

Feb 26 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Galinha Pintadinha will have an unprecedented movie in theaters in 2026

The popular Brazilian children's franchise Galinha Pintadinha is set to release its first-ever movie in theaters in 2026, marking its 20th anniversary.

Feb 26 • 14:27 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Thirty Years of Pokémon

The Pokémon franchise, celebrating its 30th anniversary, has become a global phenomenon with numerous characters and multimedia expansions.

Feb 26 • 12:18 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Franchises Seeking Law

The franchise sector in Mexico continues to thrive despite economic challenges, but is facing emerging conflicts due to outdated regulations.

Feb 26 • 10:05 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Franchises grow five times more than the Mexican economy despite inflation and insecurity

The franchise sector in Mexico is expected to grow 6 percent this year, outperforming the economy significantly despite challenges from operational costs and insecurity.

Feb 26 • 09:59 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

The movie that is missing from the Rocky Universe

The article discusses the impact of the 1975 boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Chuck Wepner on the film industry and the creation of the Rocky franchise.

Feb 26 • 08:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Scream 7: Neve Campbell returns to the franchise in an entertaining but shallow film

The latest entry in the Scream franchise sees Neve Campbell returning, although the film lacks depth despite its entertaining qualities.

Feb 26 • 03:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Resident Evil Requiem review — a thrilling but confused mix of the franchise’s best and worst parts

The review of Resident Evil Requiem highlights its attempt to blend action and horror while celebrating the franchise's legacy, albeit with mixed results.

Feb 25 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

‘Epic’ action movie now streaming is ‘like Die Hard with pirates’

A new action movie featuring Priyanka Chopra and Karl Urban is described as the best pirate film in years, appealing to fans of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.

Feb 25 • 10:49 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

When the Power of Artificial Intelligence Becomes a Reason to Reject It: A Generation Swimming Against the Tide

A young generation in France is rejecting generative AI tools, leading to a digital fasting movement among students and professionals.

Feb 25 • 07:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Scream fans spot 'huge red herring' character return after 'leaks turn out real'

Fans of the Scream franchise are divided over a potential character return in Scream 7, believing it may be a misleading hint after film leaks surfaced.

Feb 25 • 07:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

James Bond film dubbed 'masterclass in how not to make 007 movie' on ITV tonight

The 1971 James Bond film 'Diamonds Are Forever' is being criticized by fans as a low point for the franchise, described as 'dull' and 'cringeworthy.'

Feb 25 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The 'Scream' Saga Celebrates 30 Years with the Seventh Film of the Franchise

The seventh film of the 'Scream' series marks a 30-year celebration of the franchise, with original screenwriter Kevin Williamson directing and Neve Campbell returning as Sidney.

Feb 24 • 19:49 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai on Netflix: What Time It Premieres on February 26, Episodes, and Everything You Need to Know

The new installment of the Baki franchise, 'Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai,' is set to premiere on Netflix, introducing a new storyline featuring legendary swordsman Musashi Miyamoto.

Feb 24 • 14:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The 'Chogajip' Baemin-Only Contract: Citizen Groups File Complaint to the Fair Trade Commission over Distortion of Fair Competition

Citizen groups have reported the 'Baemin-Only' contract between Baedal Minjok and Chogajip Chicken to the Fair Trade Commission, claiming it severely undermines fair competition.

Feb 24 • 07:16 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

‘Evangelion’ Returns: A New Animated Series is in Production

A new series in the ‘Evangelion’ franchise is being produced to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the original anime and films.

Feb 23 • 15:16 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

One by One: Who Were All the Winners in the History of Big Brother

The article reviews all the winners of the Big Brother reality show as a new season is set to launch in Argentina, celebrating 25 years of the franchise.

Feb 23 • 14:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Call of Duty fans might finally be getting the standalone Zombies game they've dreamed of

Fans of the Call of Duty franchise anticipate a dedicated standalone Zombies game potentially set to release in 2027, according to industry leaks.

Feb 23 • 13:04 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexico, a Power in Franchises

Mexico ranks as the fifth largest global market for franchises and leads in the Hispanic sector, with the International Franchise Fair set to take place from March 5 to 7 in Mexico City.

Feb 23 • 12:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Increasing Chicken, Unfulfilled Coupang Orders... Owners of Cheogajip Trapped in 'Baemin Only'

The 'Baemin Only' agreement between Baedal Minjok and Cheogajip is causing controversy as it potentially forces franchise owners into a unilateral compliance, impacting their sales and market dynamics.

Feb 23 • 10:09 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The first franchise of La Pata Gorda in Ambato awakens interest from other cities inside and outside Ecuador

La Pata Gorda has opened its first franchise in Ambato, prompting interest from other cities and marking a significant milestone for its general manager, Tatiana Cepeda.

Feb 22 • 15:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The new God of War game: What do the experts say about it?

The latest addition to the God of War series has received poor ratings from both critics and players, being dubbed the worst in the franchise.

Feb 22 • 14:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Lord of the Rings fans all make same comment about The Hunt for Gollum film

Fans of the Lord of the Rings franchise are expressing excitement about the upcoming film, The Hunt for Gollum, directed by and starring Andy Serkis alongside Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf.

Feb 21 • 10:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF annuls decision of the Labor Court in case about pejotização and suspends process

Brazil's Supreme Court annulled a Labor Court decision regarding employment links in franchise contracts and suspended the related process.

Feb 20 • 21:25 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

The team that just won the Super Bowl could be sold for an exorbitant amount: how much would be paid for the Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks, fresh off their Super Bowl victory, have confirmed the initiation of a formal sale process for the franchise, with an estimated value between $7 billion and $8 billion.

Feb 18 • 21:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Fat Leg: The first franchise of the restaurant opened in Ambato

La Pata Gorda, a popular restaurant, has opened its first franchise in Ambato, marking its 11th location overall.

Feb 18 • 17:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Bankruptcies of popular sandwich chain locations. The brand is facing problems

Subway is experiencing significant challenges, leading to the bankruptcy of several of its locations in Germany.

Feb 18 • 11:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The success of 'Culpables' and Prime Video's bet on youth content: "When you catch young people, you grow with them as their tastes change"

The article discusses Prime Video's successful focus on youth content, exemplified by the film franchise 'Culpables', which has garnered over 100 million views globally.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Mexican franchises project a 6% growth in points of sale by 2026

Mexican franchises anticipate a 6% growth in total points of sale by 2026, fueled by the expansion of the franchise sector.

Feb 17 • 19:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

God of War: Sons of Sparta review – solid yet safe 2D prequel fails to live up to the franchise name

The review of 'God of War: Sons of Sparta' describes the 2D prequel as solid but ultimately too safe, failing to fully embody the essence of the God of War franchise.

Feb 17 • 17:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Masterpiece' sci-fi thriller flies up Netflix charts as fans call it 'massively underrated'

The sci-fi film 'Prometheus' directed by Ridley Scott is gaining popularity on Netflix, with fans declaring it a 'masterpiece' and 'massively underrated'.

Feb 17 • 16:08 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

The irony of Fallout 3: Bethesda revealed why the game is green and the reason Tim Cain didn't notice it

Bethesda's Todd Howard reveals the intention behind the green tint in Fallout 3, aimed at creating a post-apocalyptic atmosphere, while Tim Cain, the franchise's original creator, surprisingly did not notice it during a visit to the studio.

Feb 17 • 14:54 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

From a simple idea to nine locations in Paris

Clásico Argentino, a restaurant chain offering Argentine delicacies, has successfully established nine locations in Paris after a modest initial investment.

Feb 16 • 17:38 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

A Treat for Ridley Scott Fans. Netflix Releases One of His Hits

Ridley Scott's sci-fi hit 'Prometheus' is now available on Netflix, capturing renewed interest from audiences.

Feb 16 • 12:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Wonder Man, another cheap and weird series that is Marvel but not Marvel to refresh the brand

The article discusses Marvel's upcoming series 'Wonder Man' amidst its larger film franchise strategies, emphasizing the high stakes involved in the industry.

Feb 14 • 20:34 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Will Aamir's son romance Tamanna? Entry in Ekta's franchise

Aamir Khan's son, Junaid Khan, is reportedly set to star opposite Tamanna Bhatia in the upcoming horror film 'Ragini 3', produced by Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Motion Pictures.

Feb 13 • 08:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Disney adds 'visually spectacular' film that 'brings sci-fi to another level'

Disney has added a new highly acclaimed sci-fi film to its Disney+ streaming service, which is the latest entry in the Predator franchise.

Feb 12 • 19:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Resident Evil Requiem makes franchise history with 2 'must-buy' Nintendo exclusives

Resident Evil Requiem becomes the first mainline game to launch on Nintendo Switch 2, accompanied by exclusive Amiibo figures.

Feb 12 • 15:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Greene King opening 30 new pubs this year after hitting milestone

Greene King plans to open 30 new franchise pubs in the UK this year following the establishment of its 100th franchise location.

Feb 12 • 10:17 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

"We sell at a loss": Body Minute sued by franchisees

Sixteen franchise owners of Body Minute have filed a lawsuit against the parent company, claiming illegal promotional practices and disproportionate product orders that undermine their autonomy.

Feb 12 • 09:56 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

D. Sabonis' team achieved an unprecedented result in 54 years

The Sacramento Kings recorded their 14th consecutive loss, setting a franchise record.

Feb 12 • 08:02 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Sports

What will the Raiders get from Klint Kubiak, their new head coach?

The Las Vegas Raiders have appointed Klint Kubiak as their new head coach, marking a shift in leadership for the struggling franchise.

Feb 11 • 23:22 UTC

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