blockbuster
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Wilson added that her teenagers had "had a good time" seeing the blockbuster at the cinema.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Emily Wilson, whose translation of Homer’s “The Odyssey” published in 2017 served as inspiration to Christopher Nolan when crafting his blockbuster adaptation of the nearly 2,800-year-old poem, has some thoughts on the film.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
China memory-chip maker ChangXin Technology Group surged more than five times from its initial public offering price in a blockbuster debut in Shanghai.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
Christopher Nolan's latest blockbuster, "The Odyssey," retained the top spot at the North American box office in its second week, taking in an additional $87 million, industry estimates showed Sunday.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
As Chauncey Burr continued a lecture tour west into Cleveland, Ohio, he readied Ruth’s blockbuster confession for release.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
And even though he starred in one of Hollywood’s hugest blockbusters, it takes a certain kind of confidence to share the spotlight with a dinosaur.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
The legal challenge focuses on three main areas: major cinema releases, massive blockbusters, and cable TV channels.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
For the past few years, despite blockbusters like “Top Gun: Maverick” and “A Minecraft Movie,” the industry has frequently gone weeks without a hit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
In an era dominated by hyper-violent blockbusters and larger-than-life action spectacles, Indian filmmaker Imtiaz Ali believes young audiences are searching for something deeper -- love that lasts.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
The conventional bombs of World War II were called blockbusters.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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