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Feature coverage examines the reshaped outlook for Disney’s remake strategy, the performance and creative status behind DC’s comic-to-screen efforts, and why animation remains underestimated while AI reshapes production. Reviews assess the new “Moana” for delivering classic enchantment, and departments track events, awards momentum, sustainability themes, and notable celebrity appearances.","how we fell in love again with the movies  \n(thank god!) by rebecca rubin and brent lang  \nplus: comic-con  \nhollywood claws  \nback  \nMelinda Sue Gordon/ Universal Pictures  \ncontents ~~ ~~307.15.2026~~ ~~  \nMatt Damon in “The Odyssey”  \nFEATURES  \nWell, Hello, Movies!  \n36 For a long time, it seemed like Hollywood was dying. But this summer, tickets to an early screening of “The Odyssey” were as sought after as an invitation to the SwiftKelce wedding.  \nBy Rebecca Rubin and Brent Lang  \nKing of Kerboom  \n46 The adaptation of “Supergirl: Woman of  \nTomorrow,” Tom King’s comic book series, may have flopped at the box office, but King, also the author of the upcoming“Lanterns” series, is still DC’s No. 1 hero.  \nBy Jordan Moreau  \nThe State of Animation  \n54 Animated films are keeping the studios afloat, so why can’t they get any respect? Plus: The battle of AI and animation.  \nBy Clayton Davis  \nCover Illustration by Justin Metz  \nContents 07.15.2026  \nMARQUEE  \n13  Double Trouble  \nWith “Moana” flailing at the boxoffice, where does Disney’s remake strategy go from here?  \nEXPOSURE  \n30 Empire State of Mind  \nJay-Z performs with Beyoncé during his Yankee Stadium residency in New York City.  \nPlus: Hudson Williams and more in Paris for Haute Couture Week.  \nAWARDS CIRCUIT  \n61  Kudos Cast  \nEmmy nominations offer some surprises and snubs as well as a real love for a handful of shows and performers.  \nFOCUS  \n63 Green Scene Sustainability is key to these showbiz titans. 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