blockbuster

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It is set to be a blockbuster year for new listings, with Elon Musk’s SpaceX preparing to stage what is likely to be the largest IPO ever next week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

From the messy set of ‘Apocalypse Now’ to the secret edits of ‘Star Wars,’ author Paul Fischer pulls back the curtain on how Coppola, Lucas and Spielberg gambled their friendships to build the modern blockbuster.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

"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

Putellas, who has just lifted the Champions League trophy, is also the blockbuster name billionaire owner Michele Kang craves.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

“Without Miss Dixon’s presence, we will no longer have a blockbuster event, publicity-wise. She’s the company icon, Mr. Branitt. She’s our Aunt Jemima, our Betty Crocker, our—” “Tony the Tiger?” said Curly.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen