There are some lessons to be learned from what worked, including PG-rated and animated movies and re-releases, and what didn’t work, like the “Joker” sequel.

Tim King, a 53-year-old Illinois man, discovered a wrapped Christmas present with his name on it while renovating his childhood home. He finally opened the present, which he estimated to be from 1978, ...

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