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The New England Patriots were ranked 26th among 32 NFL teams in the NFLPA's 2026 report card, with bottom-five marks in travel, weight room, training room and practice facilities, but improved from last year and are set to open a new facility in 2026, while Mike Vrabel earns praise for culture and organization.
Box-office previews expect Scream 7 to deliver the year’s top opening, aiming for about $40–45 million domestic and around $60 million globally; it will be the franchise’s first IMAX release, stars Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox, and follows Scream VI’s record domestic ($108.4M) and global ($166.6M) performance. The film’s cast and crew changes include Melissa Barrera being fired and Jenna Ortega leaving, with director Christopher Landon also exiting amid backlash; reported budget is about $45 million.
The Seattle Seahawks are set to be sold with 100% equity on the open market; industry expectations put the final price between $9 billion and $11 billion, far above book value, driven by rising NFL franchise valuations and league-wide revenue. Past deals have shown valuations climbing, and the highest bidder will win in what could be a record-setting sale.
Sony Pictures has hired Pete Chiarelli to script a new Charlie’s Angels film, with Deadline confirming the hire. Plot details and producers are not yet announced. This marks another effort to revive the franchise after the 2019 Elizabeth Banks-directed film underperformed at the box office, and it follows the series’ history from the 2000 hit and its 2003 sequel to the 2011 TV revival. Chiarelli, noted for The Proposal and involvement in Crazy Rich Asians, will write the new installment as Sony pursues a fresh take on the property.
Universal has set Fast & Furious 11, now titled Fast Forever, for March 17, 2028, with Louis Leterrier returning to direct. It will be the 11th (and main) entry and the franchise’s final chapter, though plot details remain undisclosed. The release was delayed from a previously targeted 2025, and the series has grossed over $7 billion worldwide to date.
Despite being the most derided film in the Fast & Furious franchise, 2 Fast 2 Furious is praised for its tangible textures, vibrant visuals, and the chemistry between Paul Walker and Tyrese Gibson, making it arguably the best in the series despite its reputation as the franchise's ugly duckling.
Sprinkles Cupcakes, a popular bakery chain known for its cupcake vending machines, has abruptly closed all company-owned stores after 20 years, with no clear reason provided by the owner or the parent company, KarpReilly. It is uncertain if franchise locations will remain open.
Hardee's has closed nearly 80 locations across eight states after suing its franchisee, ARC Burger, for failing to make payments, though there is potential for some locations to reopen in the future.
Nearly 80 Hardee's locations across eight states were closed at the end of 2025 after franchisee ARC Burger failed to make payments and was sued by Hardee's, though there is potential for some locations to reopen under Hardee's management.
Konami plans to make Silent Hill an annual franchise, aiming to release at least one game per year following the success of recent titles like the Silent Hill 2 remake and Silent Hill f, with the series now in a promising phase after a decade-long lull.
Pinkbox Doughnuts, a popular Las Vegas-based doughnut franchise known for its creative and colorful pastries, is opening its first Utah location in American Fork on January 17, with plans for a second in Sandy later in the summer, bringing its fun, family-friendly atmosphere to northern Utah.
Todd Howard has discussed Fallout 5 multiple times over the years, indicating that while the game is in planning stages and will follow The Elder Scrolls VI, its release is not imminent, with Bethesda prioritizing quality and other projects. The franchise remains a focus, with Howard confirming ongoing development and that Fallout 5 will incorporate elements from the Fallout TV show, but no specific release date has been announced.
Sony has acquired a controlling 80% stake in the Peanuts franchise, including iconic characters like Snoopy and Charlie Brown, through a deal worth £340m, expanding its entertainment portfolio and leveraging its global network to enhance the brand's value.
The review of 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' suggests that the franchise is showing signs of narrative burnout, indicating a possible decline in originality or storytelling quality in the series.
The third installment, Avatar: Fire and Ash, is criticized for its excessive length, poor storytelling, and lack of standalone appeal, marking a decline from the excitement of the original film, with the franchise seemingly losing focus on its core characters and themes.