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‘Paw Patrol’ Enters Genetic Engineering in Pact With Bioscience Firm

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August 20, 2026

The Paw Patrol litter is gonna need a scientist dogs. Maybe a poodle — they’re smart.

Colossal Biosciences, a de-extinction company trying to bring back the Woolly Mammoth, has enlisted the beloved pups in its efforts to save endangered species. Paramount, Spin Master and Colossal have teamed to “teach children that real animals don’t always have the Paw Patrol to rescue them. The group playing God even got Godzilla: King of the Monsters writer/director Michael Dougherty — and the dude who voices firedog Marshall (Carter Young) — to put together a call-to-action video for the little tablet-wielders.

The campaign teaches the kiddos that mayors in purple tails and top hats are not always the big bads to the animal kingdom. Usually it’s disease; often it’s us.

“The next generation of protectors, that’s us. Together, we can become a real-life Paw Patrol for our planet,” the campaign tells them.

Yes, it’s a real Mission PAW situation. Watch the video:

Thus far, Colossal has de-extincted Red Wolves, the most endangered species of wolf with only 14 left in the wild — the company used the same tech that was deployed to bring back Dire Wolves. The nerds at Colossal have also used “AI-enabled bioacoustic sensors” to decode their howls, the company says.

Colossal is very tech-forward, and is presently “working with indigenous tribes and other partners on more than 25 AI & biotechnology-enabled conservation projects” aimed at saving rhinos and amphibians as well.

If this all sounds familiar, well, it’s basically the plot of Jurassic Park. And Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie is… also basically the plot of Jurassic Park — just, you know, for preschoolers.

“After their ship gets caught in a mysterious storm, the Paw Patrol pups crash land on an uncharted tropical island filled with dinosaurs. They meet Rex, a pup who has been stranded on the island for years and has become an expert in all things dino-related,” the Dino Movie logline reads. “When the Paw Patrol’s archrival, Mayor Humdinger, begins recklessly mining in hopes of exploiting the island for its natural resources, he inadvertently causes a huge, dormant volcano to erupt.”

The pups are soon “thrown into a series of high-stakes, dino-sized rescues bigger than anything they’ve done before,” it continues, “as they must stop Humdinger before everything on the island goes extinct.

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Melissa McCarthy ‘Margie Claus’ Sets Fall 2027 Release, Rounds Out Cast

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August 20, 2026

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Warner Bros. Pictures Animation’s Margie Claus starring Melissa McCarthy will fly into theaters on Nov. 12, 2027. The pic has also set its additional voiceover cast with Jim Gaffigan as Santa, Andrew Scott as Jack Frost along with Annie Mumolo, Georgette Falcone, Octavia Spencer, Gary Farmer, Luis Gerardo Méndez, Cedric Yarbrough, and Maria Bakalova. Cole Escola was previously announced.

Directed by Kirk DeMicco from a screenplay by Ben Falcone and Damon Jones, Margie Claus will also have original songs written and produced by Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum selling artist Meghan Trainor along with Falcone and Jones.

In the pic, Santa Claus goes missing on Christmas Eve. His sweet wife Margie does what any devoted spouse would do: she grabs a century old sleigh out of mothballs, puts together a wildly unqualified rescue team and ventures to the South Pole where good cheer can get you killed – on an action-packed comedic rescue mission to save her husband and Christmas.

“I love Christmas so much, and so does Margie Claus,” said McCarthy. “Our story is about showing up for the people you love the most at the holidays, and it’s a reminder that you don’t have to be perfect to be lovable. It’s been so special to make this movie with Ben, Kirk, Michelle, Damon and are you kidding me? We got Meghan Trainor, Chef’s kiss! Ben and I can’t wait to get on our sleigh next November and throw Christmas cookie and ugly sweater parties at theaters across the globe. We’ve always wanted to tour the amazing movie theaters all over the world, and this is the perfect way to do it. We can’t wait to see you there! Ho Ho Ho!!”

Margie Claus is produced by McCarthy and Falcone through their On the Day Productions banner alongside Oscar-winning producer Michelle L.M. Wong (KPop Demon Hunters).

Margie Claus was previously dated for Nov. 5, 2027. The only other major studio title on Nov. 12 next year is Paramount’s Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow from Sian Heder and starring Daisy Edgar-Jones.

Warner Bros. Pictures Animation’s upcoming slate includes The Cat in the Hat (Nov. 6), Bad Fairies (May 21, 2027), Oh, the Places You’ll Go! (March 17, 2028), Dynamic Duo (June 30, 2028), Hello Kitty (July 21, 2028), and The Lunar Chronicles (Nov. 3, 2028).

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‘Outer Banks’ Season 5 Soundtrack: Tame Impala To The Cars

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August 20, 2026

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EXCLUSIVE: Outer Banks has come to an end after five seasons on Netflix, but a prequel set in the same world is in the works.

A memorable needle drop early on in Season 1 of the series, which arrived in 2020, was Alt-J’s “Left Hand Free,” which became an anthem for the Pogues and reminiscent of John B’s (Chase Stokes) van Twinkie.

The show also made waves with placements such as Celeste’s “Strange,” Dr. Dog’s “Where’d All the Time Go” and The xx’s “Intro” charting Billboard’s Top TV Songs chart in 2021 after they featured in the show’s second season.

Season 5’s playlist includes songs from Mazzy Star, Ray Charles, Fcukers, The Nude Party, SYML, The Cars, Stevie Wonder, Dr. Dog, Jr. Thomas & The Volcanos, Tame Impala and more.

Episode 501: “The Crossing”

“Half Heart” by New Candys
“Napas” by Mercan Dede
“The Ratchet Cowboys of Bareback Ridge” by Warbaby
“La Esperanza” by Oscar Martos
“Mehana” by Daliborovo Granje
“Zvijezda vodilja (Guiding Star)” by Branko Galoic
“Za krlakom cimer” by Dunja Knebl & Kololira
“Kolo Poskocica – Lindo” by Lado
“Hainin” by Daliborovo Granje

Episode 502: “The Crown”

“Dark Will ft. Jacob Lusk” by Bonobo

Episode 503: “The Square Grouper”

“Rippling Waters” by Speedy West
“Do You” by Ghostwoman
“Where Are You” by Jane Street
“Ooo Baby Baby” by La Lom
“It’s About Being Free Really” by The Brian Jonestown Massacre
“Love Remedy” by Jr. Thomas & The Volcanos
“Blue Light” by Mazzy Star
“I Will Not Follow” by Gringo Star
“Lazy Bones” by WITCH
“Melody’s Actual Echo Chamber” by The Brian Jonestown Massacre
“Rugged Walk” by The Rugged Nuggets
“N’Bani” by Dizzy Gillespie
“Louie” by Arcy Drive
“If I Got It (Your Love Brought It)” by Aaron Frazer
“Mr. Sun” by Marshbanks
“Slay” by Miss Red
“Bobby Bobylon (extended version)” by Freddie McGregor
“Get It In The End” by Benny Trokan
“Game Over” by Antelope
“Antenna Up” by Dan Ubick
“Worth His Weight In Gold” by Steel Pulse
“Our Time In The Sun” by Jeremie Albino
“Dixie Queen” by The Thing
“Welcome You Back Home” by Jackie Opel & Doreen Schaffer
“Black Creek” by Brent Cobb

Episode 504: “Inside Job”

“gold to me.” by tøm hughes
“Wading Out” by Favourite People
“BLOODHOUND ROCK” by JD McPherson
“A Real Mother For Ya” by Johnny Guitar Watson
“El Millonario” by Gitkin
“Burning Fire” by Jr. Thomas & The Volcanos
“Running In and Out” by Dwayne Ellis
“Geneva Strangemod” by Glyders
“Ernie” by Fat Freddy’s Drop
“On The Road” by Rattlesnake Milk
“Not Any Longer” by Lijadu Sisters
“Who’s Got The Bacon” by Howie B.

Episode 505: “The Scytale”

“Down On The Street” by The Stooges
“Someday Baby feat. Lyrics Born” by R.L. Burnside
“Bam Bam” by Sister Nancy
“More Than Memories” by Jr. Thomas & The Volcanos
“Records” by The Nude Party
“Make It Out” by The Stews
“Hey” by Mapache

Episode 506: “The Big Easy”

“Sinking In The Sand” by Hanni El Khatib
“Terra Ignota” by Allah-Las
“Salem Town” by Greg Humphreys
“Dreamhorse” by Workhorse
“Sing a Simple Song (Sly & The Family Stone cover)” by The Meters
“Love Me Tonight (No Sax Solo)” by Sandra-Mae Lux
“Drown In My Own Tears” by Ray Charles
“Shaken and Taken” by Jake La Botz

Episode 507: “Bal des Sauvages”

“Moody Wind (Instrumental)” by Anthony Lazaro
“hospital beach” by Cottonwood Firing Squad
“Downtown” by The Runarounds
“Magic Mountain” by Hollow Ship
“Tres Pasajeros” by Chicha Libre
“Fact 67” by The Brian Jonestown Massacre
“Borderline” by Tame Impala
“Flashback” by Cat’s Eyes feat. Xue Sujuan
“Dyin’ To Be Dancin’ (Radio Edit)” by Empress
“End Of Summer” by Tame Impala
“The Web (inst)” by The Ironsides
“Deadly Valentine (Soulwax Remix)” by Charlotte Gainsbourg
“Going Back To Where I Belong” by Sugar Pie DeSanto
“WILLING” by JJUUJJUU
“Kong” by Glass Beams
“A Girl Like You” by Edwyn Collins
“Faith’s Hymn” by Beautiful Chorus

Episode 508: “The Runway Part 2”

“Symmetry” by SYML
“Shoebox” by Lilah Pate (*Daughter of Creator Jonas Pate & star in The Runarounds)
“Song For You” by Party Of The Sun
“Walk That Walk” by Nude Party
“UMPA” by Fcukers
“Speak My Mind” by The Gnars

Episode 509: “Arise, Arise”

“Hot Ghee” by Night Beats
“Left Alone Blues” by Dude Standphill

Episode 510: “The Storm and What Came After”

“Remember To Breathe” by Sturgill Simpson
“Death Song” by Hey, Nothing
“Come On Home” by Lijadu Sisters
“Good Times Roll” by The Cars
“I’ll Give it To You” by The Tonettes
“We All Belong” by Dr Dog
“For Once In My Life” by Stevie Wonder
“Weather Report (Simon & Garfunkel cover)” by The Tennors
“A Lingering Love” by Fruit Bats
“Invisible Ink” by King Tuff

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‘America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ Renewed For Season 4

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14 minutes ago

August 20, 2026

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America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders will be back for another go-round. Netflix has renewed the fan-favorite series for a fourth season for premiere in 2027. Check out the renewal announcement below.

From Emmy-winning director Greg Whiteley, Season 4 will follow the 2026-27 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders team as highly competitive auditions give way to training camp and a full NFL season. Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ Senior Director Kelli Finglass and Head Choreographer Judy Trammell are back in the studio and on the field with the newly formed 2026 squad.

“Every season we get a little further past the performance and closer to the person,” said Whiteley. “What excites me is more than just who makes the team — it’s what these women are willing to explore and let viewers see along their journey. That kind of trust takes years and I’m grateful we get another season to tell their stories.”

The renewal follows a highly successful Season 3, which spent two weeks in the Global Top 10 following its June 16 premiere, reaching the Top 10 in 22 countries, including the United States.

“Each new season is another opportunity to showcase the extraordinary talent, dedication and individuality of our team,” added Finglass. “We’re proud to continue to share their stories and artistry with audiences, inspiring the next generation of young performers all over the world to dream big and pursue their passions.”

America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders is produced by One Potato Productions and Boardwalk Pictures in association with Campfire Studios. Whiteley serves as series director, alongside episodic co-director Zoe Lyrintzis. Executive producers include Whiteley and Adam Leibowitz of One Potato Productions; Andrew Fried and Dane Lillegard of Boardwalk Pictures and Ross M. Dinerstein and Rebecca Evans of Campfire Studios.