franchise
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"Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu," Disney's latest entry in the blockbuster sci-fi franchise, plummeted nearly 70 percent in its second weekend in theaters, taking in $25 million and finishing in third place.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
Lucas later returned to the Star Wars franchise, working on The Empire Strikes Back in 1980 and Return of the Jedi in 1983.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
“Origins” is a new entry in Starz’s “Power” crime drama franchise, which has shot in Brooklyn, Chicago and Yonkers, N.Y.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Although Swift has never publicly mentioned owning a sports franchise, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell did comment on the possibility at a Super Bowl news conference two years ago.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
Man o’ War became a franchise of sorts for his owner, producing a long string of gifted runners whose winner’s circle visits made Riddle one of the most photographed men in sport.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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"A Sound of Thunder" by Ray Bradbury
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