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Movie Sequels That Made Fans Wait For Decades
Blade Runner? Avatar? Top Gun? These film franchises are historic for having their sequel films released years, sometimes decades, after the original. Nevertheless, they've managed to capture audiences each and every time, no matter the time between them. So, let's take a look at these 17 movie sequels that came out waaaaaaay after the originals. Top Gun: Maverick came out 36 years after the original Top Gun was released back in 1986. Despite the original Top Gun being released back in 1986, it took nearly 36 years to make Top Gun: Maverick. This was due to the fact that the film was post-poned and shelved multiple times before coming into development due to various conflicts that arose over time, such as fundings and investments being pulled, essential crew members falling through, and the desire to make a relevant, intriguing story to pull back in diehard Top Gun fanatics and to branch out to among other audiences. Similarly, Blade Runner 2049 came out 35 years after the original Blade Runner was released back in 1982. Development on Blade Runner 2049 dates all the way back to 1999 (still 17 years after), yet was halted various times due to director Ridley Scott's unavailability to direct the sequel, licensing issues, and creating a captivating story to follow the beloved original. While he passed on the job at first, Denis Villeneuve eventually stepped up to take on the sequel to Blade Runner. At the time he was approached around 2015, Villeneuve had just finished his film Sicario and was already beginning production of the 2016 sci-fi thriller, Arrival. Yet, after intense schedule arrangements, Villeneuve reconsidered and Blade Runner 2049 made its way out into the universe in 2017. Finding Dory came out 13 years after Finding Nemo, which released in 2003. The delay in making Finding Dory, which was released in 2016 and 13 years after Finding Nemo, was mostly due to story structure and the struggles of centering a film around the initial side-character, Dory. Director Andrew Stanton understood this challenge, but spoke about creating a story around Dory. He stated, "She was built to be a side character. She was built to be the best sidekick and the comedic foil for a whole movie. When you're the main character of a picture, it means you have to be the character with the big problem that everybody has to be emotionally invested in and has to have things at stake, and so they just invariably end up having to be a little bit more serious. So, the tough part was, 'How do we make Dory even remember that she has issues and that she's changing?" After establishing the story, it took around two years to complete the animation, which is why the film took so long to be made. Avatar: The Way of Water was also released 13 years after the original Avatar in 2009. Avatar: The Way of Water was released a long time after the original Avatar due to the business of director James Cameron's schedule, the need for increased story development, and the fact that Avatar was originally meant to be a trilogy, not a five-film franchise. Once decided, Cameron explained that it took him four years to write the other four movies, another challenge added in the midst of making the sequel. He also shared how he had to invest in new underwater tech to enhance the reality of the Avatar world, which also took a considerable amount of time. Lastly, filming the actual sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water took three years itself, making it very easy to understand how it took nearly 13 years for the film to release following the original. Gladiator II came out 24 years after the original Best Picture winner, Gladiator, in 2000. Despite director Ridley Scott announcing the finished script for the sequel to Gladiator back in 2003, things fell apart quickly when DreamWorks sold its live-action library over to Paramount Pictures in 2006. After that, there wasn't any news on the progress or development of Gladiator II until around 2017 when Scott shared he'd found a way in the story to bring back Russell Crowe, who famously portrayed Maximus Aurelius. Then, it was announced in 2018 by Paramount that the sequel was officially in development, but surrounding Lucius, the son of Maximus, instead. Filming began in 2023 with Paul Mescal as the lead, yet with an on-set accident and the raging Screen Actors Guild strike, production didn't kick back up until the very end of 2023. However, with a fast-filming schedule behind Scott and his crew, Gladiator II was released in the fall of 2024, 24 years after the original film. Twisters was a stand-alone sequel that came out 28 years after the original 1996 Twister film. The Twisters sequel never actually went into development in 2020 and wasn't officially announced until 2022. There wasn't any real reason for the delay other than taking the time to find the right story and director to take on the sequel. Helen Hunt, original star of the 1996 Twister, had even pitched her own idea for a sequel that she'd hope to direct following her character through more storm-chasing adventures, but was ultimately rejected by Universal. However, the film came to fruition and was released in July of 2024 with director Lee Isaac Chung, over 28 years after the original. Terminator 2: Judgement Day came out 7 years after the original Terminator film in 1984. Terminator 2: Judgement Day suffered many financial struggles, a lack of interest, ownership issues, and technological issues in developing as a sequel to The Terminator. There were various limitations on the technology and visual effects needed for the film, as well as multiple production, financial, and ownership delays that caused the seven-year gap between the two Terminator films. Psycho II was released 23 years after the original 1960 Psycho directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The delay behind the sequel to Psycho seemed to be nothing more than making time for the story development, establishing a promising tone following the original, and to follow the agreement between Universal Pictures and Oak Media to finance and develop four films, one of which was Psycho II. However, the idea of sequels wasn't immensely popular in this time of Hollywood, which is another reason why it took 23 years for the sequel to Psycho to even be brought to life. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre II came out 12 years after the first 1974 Texas Chainsaw Massacre film. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre looked to be a promising franchise after the immense success of the first film installment of the same title. While it took nearly 12 years to create the second film and sequel, it was primarily due to the first film's great success, popularity, and reception. Director Tobe Hopper also wanted to explore other creative avenues with the Texas Chainsaw franchise, which added to the delay of the sequel film as well. The Godfather Part III came out 16 years after The Godfather Part II, despite Part II coming out two years after the original Godfather film. After The Godfather Part II was released in 1974, director Francis Ford Coppola felt at peace with the finish of the Corleone story and felt he didn't need to make another film. Yet, after some of his next films failed financially, Coppola decided to re-enter the world of The Godfather upon an offer he couldn't refuse. Eventually, Coppola banded back together with past crew members to develop the story for the third Godfather film, which was finished and released nearly 16 years after the second installment in 1990. Similarly, Incredibles 2 was released 14 years after the first Incredibles, which came out back in 2004. The Incredibles 2 was released nearly 14 years after the original and largely due to the fact that writer/director Brad Bird wasn't in it for the franchise money, but the story itself. He stated, "The thing is, many sequels are cash grabs. There's a saying in the business that I can't stand, where they go, 'if you don't make another one, you're leaving money on the table.' It's like, money on the table is not what makes me get up in the morning; making something that people are gonna enjoy a hundred years from now, that's what gets me up. So if it were a cash grab, we would not have taken fourteen years – it makes no financial sense to wait this long – it's purely [that] we had a story we wanted to tell." Inside Out 2 came out 9 years after the release of the first Inside Out back in 2015. There wasn't actually ever a plan for a sequel to the first Inside Out that was released back in 2015. However, the director of the original film and Chief Creative Officer of Pixar, Pete Docter, approached director Kelsey Mann to begin development on a sequel years later. Mann spoke on the success of Inside Out, claiming "It wasn't intended to have this greater of an impact as it did. And I think over the years, that's just grown. That's probably where Pete [Docter] was like, 'You know what, there might be something else here that we could do'." While not a direct sequel, the 11th installment of the Halloween franchise, Halloween (2018), is considered a new sequel to the original 1978 Halloween film (ignoring the other nine installments in front of it), bridging a 40-year gap between the two films. In 2018, director David Gordon Green made the decision to "start over" and essentially scrap the last nine installments of the Halloween franchise to make a "new" sequel to the original 1978 Halloween. Halloween (2018) is set 40 years after the massacre of the first film and picks up off the dynamics and story elements of the first film. Some fans loved the idea of starting fresh in the franchise as they believed it got out of hands at times, yet other fans weren't so pleased with the sudden, drastic changes. However, as being that Halloween (2018) is now considered the sequel to the 1978 classic, there's nearly 40 years between the two making of the films. Doctor Sleep posed as a sequel to the 1980's classic film The Shining, making it a 39 year gap between the original and sequel. Author Stephen King actually wrote the sequel to The Shining in 2013 titled Doctor Sleep, which hit shelves 36 years after the original. Shortly after publication, Warner Bros. began the development of the sequel, yet was faced with funding issues early on. However, upon the success of King's film adaptation It, funding was secured. Shortly after, Director Mike Flanagan hopped aboard and re-wrote the script, attempting to abide by the integrity of the book and the first film as well. This took significant time, and the film didn't start production until 2018. Yet, the sequel was eventually released in 2019, nearly 39 years after the making of the original film, The Shining. Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again came out 10 years after the first Mamma Mia film. Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again was released nearly 10 years following the original film and largely due to the fact that production didn't begin until late 2017, leading the film into a 2018 release. However, It's said the decade delay is due mostly to the considerable time spent developing the writing, casting, music, and the actual filming of the movie itself. Tron: Legacy was made 28 years after the first Tron film was released back in 1982. There's not much that specifically suggests why it took almost 28 years to make the sequel to Tron other than the fact that Disney had other focuses and interests at the time. Disney had a tough time selling the appeal of Tron and found it underperforming in various ways, which made them shift from supporting the franchise altogether for quite some time. Yet, after 14 long years, Disney finally agreed to develop and release the sequel, Tron: Legacy. And finally, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice was made a whopping 36 years after the first classic Beetlejuice film. Tim Burton shed light on why he took 36 years to make the sequel to cult-classic film, Beetlejuice, stating, "it just became a very personal movie, like a kind of weird family movie … that became the emotional hook. The three generations of mother, daughter, granddaughter, life, death —just basic, normal things that we all experience and then, especially if you're lucky enough to get older, you feel those things. So that's where it really started and it really could have only happened for me after all this time.' He shared how he felt he couldn't have made the sequel anytime sooner by adding, "Only time can show you your own experience in life. I couldn't have made [Beetlejuice Beetlejuice] back in 1989 … now I feel things after 30 years of going through a bunch of good and bad ups and downs … it's like when I made Big Fish. I couldn't have made that film before my father died. I [could] only make that having those feelings that surprised me. So it's the same as this." Know any more sequels that took a longggg time to be released? Share them in the comments below!
India.com
a day ago
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- India.com
From Star Wars to Avengers Endgame: 7 costliest films ever made
Films where ambition met sky-high budgets to deliver pure cinematic spectacle. JJ Abrams revived a galaxy far, far away with the 2015 reboot that bridged generations. Returning icons like Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) met new heroes Rey, Finn, and villain Kylo Ren. The Force clearly needed deep pockets. Dino drama went mega-budget in this Chris Pratt-led sequel. With cutting-edge CGI and action-packed chaos, this 2018 film took prehistoric thrill to a pricey new level — but audiences couldn't look away. The grand finale of the Skywalker saga came with an epic budget. Resistance fighters, dark forces, and legacy heroes collided in this 2019 conclusion, starring Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, Oscar Isaac, and Mark Hamill. Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley may have jumped ship, but Johnny Depp held the anchor. Paired with Penélope Cruz, this fourth installment banked on exotic visuals, mythical quests, and a mind-blowing budget. The Avengers reassembled for a second time to battle the rogue AI Ultron. This 2015 Marvel spectacle brought together Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, and more — with sky-high production costs to match the superpowers. Marvel's crown jewel. Endgame wasn't just a movie, it was a global moment. Iron Man's ultimate sacrifice, Thor's transformation, and the final stand against Thanos all played out in a production that left no expense spared — and no fan dry-eyed. James Cameron once again raised the stakes — and the budget — with this long-awaited sequel to Avatar. With groundbreaking underwater visuals and immersive world-building, the film went on to gross $2.3 billion globally, proving sometimes, big risks pay off bigger.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
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- Hindustan Times
Disney's Moana 2 joins $1 billion club: Top 10 films to reach this box office milestone
Disney's Moana 2 has officially crossed the $1 billion mark in global box office earnings and joined the elite club of nearly 60 films that have achieved this rare milestone, as reported by Deadline. With voices of Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock and Auli'i Cravalho, the sequel now stands proudly alongside 2024's other animated juggernaut, Inside Out 2, and Marvel's Deadpool & Wolverine, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. Moana 2 has surpassed $1 billion in global box office earnings, joining an elite group of films. (@Disney/X) The milestone cemented Moana 2 as one of the year's most commercially successful films and strengthened Disney's domination in the animated and family film market. It also joined an elite roster of franchises and sequels, including Frozen II, The Lion King (2019), and Toy Story 4. As per the Deadline report, other recent billion-dollar successes include Barbie (2023), which propelled Greta Gerwig into history as the second woman director to break global and US Box Office records. The first one to do so was Jennifer Lee, co-director of Frozen II. Also read: What to watch on streaming? 10 new shows to catch on Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+ this weekend Top 10 films to reach the $1 billion club The list of billion-dollar movies includes cinematic powerhouses like Avatar, Avengers: Endgame, and Titanic, all directed by James Cameron. He is the only filmmaker with three projects in the $2 billion+ club. Here's a glimpse at the top 10 highest-grossing films of all time: 1 Avatar (2009) – $2.92 billion The James Cameron-directed directorial is a ground-breaking sci-fi film which explores the lush alien world of Pandora. The Zoe Saldana and Sam Worthington-starrer became the highest-grossing film of all time upon its release. 2 Avengers: Endgame (2019) – $2.79 billion The epic conclusion of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Infinity Saga, the Anthony and Joe Russo-directed directorial sees the remaining Avengers team up to reverse the catastrophic events of 'Infinity War'. The film features an ensemble cast including Robert Downey Jr, Scarlett Johansson, and Chris Evans. 3 Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) – $2.32 billion Sequel to the 2009 film, the James Cameron film continues the story of Jake and Neytiri as they explore the oceans of Pandora. The 2022 release features a voice cast that includes Sigourney Weaver and Zoe Saldana. 4 Titanic (1997) – $2.26 billion The iconic romantic drama directed by James Cameron follows the tragic love story of Jack and Rose, who were onboard the ill-fated RMS Titanic. The Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet-starrer won numerous awards and is a cultural touchstone. 5 Ne Zha 2 (2025, estimated) – $2.1 billion The sequel to the animated hit Ne Zha, the film continues the adventures of the titular character. Directed by Yang Yu, it features the voices of Joseph and Mo Han. 6 Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) – $2.07 billion This film is a brand-new installment in the iconic Star Wars franchise. The film introduces new characters while still honoring the past characters and setting a new tone for future films. Directed by JJ Abrams, it stars an ensemble cast featuring Daisy Ridley and Harrison Ford. 7 Avengers: Infinity War (2018) – $2.05 billion The penultimate film in the Marvel saga, Infinity War, sees the Avengers team up with new superheroes to battle Thanos. It is directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo and includes Chadwick Boseman and Scarlett Johansson, among others. 8 Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) – $1.92 billion This film has Spider-Man (Peter Parker) acting out of character and now dealing with the consequences of his identity being revealed, ultimately creating a multiverse disaster of epic proportions. Directed by Jon Watts, the film has Zendaya and Tom Holland reprising their roles, as well as familiar faces from Peter's previous Spider-Man films. 9 Inside Out 2 (2024) – $1.69 billion Sequel to Pixar's classic, this film follows Riley's emotional growth as she deals with the ups and downs of her teenage years. Directed by Kelsey Mann and Meg LeFauve, the film also features the voices of Amy Poehler and Maya Hawke. 10 Jurassic World (2015) – $1.67 billion In the reboot of the Jurassic Park saga, humans have brought dinosaurs back to life, and this time in a fully operational theme park, which leads to a survival adventure. Directed by Colin Trevorrow, the film stars Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. With Moana 2 making waves at the box office, 2025 continues to be a standout year for sequels and franchise films, a trend likely to continue as more tentpole titles approach release. FAQs Q: What is the No. 1 grossing movie of all time? A: Avatar (2009), directed by James Cameron, remains the top-grossing film of all time with over $2.92 billion in global earnings. Q: Has any movie made $2 billion? A: Yes, five films have crossed the $2 billion mark: Avatar, Avengers: Endgame, Avatar: The Way of Water, Titanic, and Ne Zha 2 (estimated). Q: Which movie grossed over $1 billion worldwide in just 5 days? A: Avengers: Endgame holds the record for the fastest to reach $1 billion, accomplishing it in just 5 days. Q: How many R-rated movies have made $1 billion? A: As of 2025, only a handful of R-rated films have grossed over $1 billion, including Joker (2019) and Deadpool & Wolverine (2024).
Time Out Dubai
2 days ago
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- Time Out Dubai
How to feel like you're in a movie in Dubai
We all deserve to live our best main character lives. Despite the fact that not everyone will become a Hollywood star or an on-screen favourite in their lifetime, it doesn't mean the day to day can't feel like a movie. If you like this: The movies you have to catch this summer (and where to watch them) Whether it's the dramatic action of the desert or a view that's almost too good to be true, head to these unmissable places in Dubai and you'll be giving main character energy in no time. Explore the Green Planet to feel like you're in Avatar (Credit: Supplied) For an afternoon out on Pandora, explore the incredible indoor rainforest that is Green Planet Dubai. You might not spot any giant blue people walking around, but instead you'll get as close up to nature as the Na'vi do, and can stare up at the towering dome greenery as if it's The Tree of Souls from the iconic movie. From Dhs129 (resident offer). Open daily 10am-6pm. City Walk, Al Wasl, (800 2629464). Grab a coffee at EL&N to feel like you're in Barbie If Barbie's dreamhouse had a coffee shop attached, it would be EL&N London (in DIFC). The London-born eatery is filled with bubble balls, bespoke fashion illustrations, neon signage emblazoned across the walls and signature florals. You can't come here and not get a pic or two for the 'gram, so snap a few while your bright pink rose Spanish latte is getting whipped up in the kitchen. PS Kens are allowed. Open daily 8am-midnight. DIFC, (04 770 0222). Take a tour of the dunes to feel like you're in Dune (Credit: Canva) The sci-fi adventure has now released two incredible blockbusters, both of which are mostly set on the dry sandy planet of Arrakis. You might have already guessed, but filming for both movies (and the ongoing third part) was partly done in the UAE. So it's no surprise that when you scramble to the top of a dune, you feel as if a sand worm could show at any time. For the full experience, take your headphones and listen to the Hans Zimmer sound track (and you'll immediately feel like the Lisan al Gaib himself). You can browse all of the best desert adventures in Dubai here. Head up Burj Khalifa to feel like you're in Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol (Credit: CanvaPro) We've all seen the iconic scene of Tom Cruise scaling the sides of the world's tallest building. Now, we are definitely not suggesting you do that — but there are a few sky-high experiences that can give you an idea of what it would feel like. First up is the At The Top Burj Khalifa tour, where you can check out the views from 148 floors-up (gulp) and stare down at the glittering city below. Or if you love the adrenaline and really want to know how it feels to hang off the edge of a skyscraper, you can do exactly that at Sky Views Dubai observation deck at Address Sky View Hotel. From 220m up you can traipse across the 46m long glass walk, zip down the see-through slide and harness up to walk along the open-air viewing area. If you're feeling really brave you can even leap across the precipice, safe in the knowledge that your harness will do its thing. Dhs499 (Sky Views edge walk). Open daily 10am-10pm. Address Sky View Hotel, Downtown Dubai, (04 873 8888). Stroll through the souks to feel like you're in Aladdin One of the most popular spots for tourists in the city, the old souks of Dubai are the real-life version of those iconic Aladdin scenes. Filled with narrowed streets, incredible spices and perfumes galore, you can haggle your way down to a bargain and get a taste for the historic city streets. There are no magic lamps here, but the streets are definitely full of wonder if you're visiting for the first time. If you like this: How to shop Dubai souks like a local: A first-timer's guide Deira. Whizz round Dubai Autodrome to feel like you're in F1 Calling all F1 fans: the new movie is hitting screens this summer, so if you want to feel like you're in this film specifically (or in the real-life competition), then this is your chance. Letting you see how you'd fare on the track, the autodrome offers the experience to zoom around the track in an F4 car, hitting speed of over 200km per hour. From Dhs1,350. Timings vary (18yrs+). Dubai Autodrome, (04 367 8700). Looking for things to do in Dubai? The best (and most luxe) night swim spots in Dubai to try this summer Including free entry to a top hotel pool Kids summer camps in Dubai to book now: from nature fun to art and crafts Don't miss out on your spot It's official: The 86 best restaurants in Dubai Tried and tested by us
CNN
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
Caves near China's ‘Avatar Mountains' found packed with decade-old trash
Caves near China's 'Avatar Mountains' found packed with decade-old trash A hidden environmental crisis is unfolding in ancient caves near China's Zhangjiajie Forest Park, famed for its massive quartz-sandstone pillar formations, which are said to have inspired the floating scenery that appears in the 2009 Hollywood blockbuster 'Avatar.' Viral social media videos showing piles of trash in the area, some reportedly dumped over a decade ago, are prompting a mass cleanup of the karst caves. 00:59 - Source: CNN Vertical Trending Now 15 videos Caves near China's 'Avatar Mountains' found packed with decade-old trash A hidden environmental crisis is unfolding in ancient caves near China's Zhangjiajie Forest Park, famed for its massive quartz-sandstone pillar formations, which are said to have inspired the floating scenery that appears in the 2009 Hollywood blockbuster 'Avatar.' Viral social media videos showing piles of trash in the area, some reportedly dumped over a decade ago, are prompting a mass cleanup of the karst caves. 00:59 - Source: CNN 50 years of 'Jaws' and shark attacks As Steven Spielberg's summer blockbuster 'Jaws' turns 50, CNN's Harry Enten figures out how likely it is to be attacked by a shark and whether we should fear the waters. 01:57 - Source: CNN Erupting volcano puts Indonesians on high alert Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes, erupted Tuesday, sending an ash cloud high into the air. The country's volcanology agency has raised the alert level to the highest. 00:59 - Source: CNN The NHL Stanley Cup's perfect imperfections The Stanley Cup is one of the most iconic trophies in all of sports, but one of the reasons the NHL's championship trophy is so lionized is its perfect imperfections. CNN's Coy Wire spoke to The Keeper of the Cup Howie Borrow for a tour of some of the trophy's character-building bloopers. 01:02 - Source: CNN Storm chaser captures 'unprecedented' view of monster hailstones falling from sky Storm chaser and research scientist Sean Waugh has documented softball sized (or greater) hailstones in freefall with an ultra-high-tech camera mounted on a retrofitted research vehicle. The goal – to study and better understand what makes gigantic hail form, and how to better detect it and ultimately improve severe weather warnings. Sean speaks with CNN Meteorologist Derek Van Dam while on the road, capturing imagery of this very impactful and expensive natural phenomenon. (edited) 01:47 - Source: CNN Flash flood destroys apartment building An apartment building in West Virginia partially collapsed as flash floods hit the area. The governor's office said at least five people are dead and four people remain missing following the floods. 00:31 - Source: CNN After talking to hundreds of dads, this podcaster shares his two biggest lessons Dr. John Delony speaks to millions of listeners on his popular podcast about mental health, family and relationships. As a therapist, he's used to offering advice to struggling fathers, but we asked him about the biggest lessons he's learned as a dad. 01:32 - Source: CNN Rare deep-sea squid filmed alive for first time Scientists have captured the first-ever footage of the elusive Gonatus antarcticus squid alive in its deep-sea habitat. CNN's Jeremy Roth describes the rare encounter. For more on this story, visit 01:12 - Source: CNN Trump draws boos and cheers at Kennedy Center President Donald Trump drew charged reactions of both admiration and ire at the Kennedy Center's opening night of "Les Misérables." 00:29 - Source: CNN The many adventures of the Stanley Cup Winner's of the NHL's Stanley Cup each get to take the cup for a day and do whatever they want with it. CNN's Coy Wire recounts some of the Cup's wildest days out. 00:43 - Source: CNN BTS members discharged from South Korean military One of the world's biggest boybands could soon be making a comeback with six out of seven members of K-Pop supergroup BTS now discharged from South Korea's mandatory military service. The band plans to reunite at some point later this year. 00:47 - Source: CNN Combs requests mistrial for a second time CNN's Elizabeth Wagmeister explains that Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense team requested a mistrial for a second time, which was denied. Combs' team accused the prosecution of presenting false testimony from Bryana Bongolan, a friend of Cassie Ventura's, who testified that Combs dangled her over a balcony. 01:26 - Source: CNN Tennessee sheriff's office airlifts escaped zebra to safety DEK: A zebra, that escaped from its owner in Christiana, Tennessee was captured on Sunday and airlifted to safety by the local sheriff's office. The animal, named Ed, had been reported missing just a day after he was acquired by its owners in Rutherford County. They have since been reunited. 00:35 - Source: CNN Jamie Foxx breaks down during BET Awards acceptance speech Jamie Foxx was overcome with emotion while accepting the Ultimate Icon Award at the BET Awards. He reflected on his 2023 health scare. 00:45 - Source: CNN See what's coming to your iPhone and other Apple devices Apple announced major software updates at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference. Most of the new features won't reach users' devices for a few months when OS 26 releases this fall. 01:49 - Source: CNN
