From summer blockbusters to literary milestones and history-making moments, this week there’s a lot to talk about on “The Scene.”
July movie releases heat up the summer box office
The second half of summer movie season is officially underway, with July bringing some of the year’s biggest releases to theaters.
Moviegoers can look forward to major titles including “Minions and Monsters,” Disney’s live-action “Moana,” Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” and Marvel’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.”
The packed lineup is expected to keep momentum strong at the summer box office.
Donkey gets his own movie
Fans of Far Far Away have something new to look forward to.
Following the release of “Shrek 5” next year, Eddie Murphy confirmed a solo Donkey origin film is officially in the works for 2028.
Murphy is expected to return as the voice of the beloved and talkative sidekick.
Dua Lipa opens a library in Portugal
Pop star Dua Lipa is turning the page on a new chapter by opening a physical library in Porto, Portugal.
The Manifesto Library, located inside the historic Lello Bookshop, will feature 100 banned and censored books.
Lipa says the project is part of her ongoing mission to inspire more people to read.
Misty Copeland’s historic ballet milestone
On this date in 2015, Misty Copeland made history in the world of ballet.
Copeland was promoted to principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre, becoming the first Black woman to reach the company’s highest rank in its 75-year history.
