Qiddiya, already expanding its entertainment footprint near Riyadh, aims to extend its international reach through partnerships like this France project.

The plan emerged from discussions between Macron and Saudi leadership, with Dragon Ball as a connecting topic that helped seal the collaboration.

Black Mirror Season 8 is in production, continuing the show's exploration of technology’s dark impact on society, though no release date is set.

Australia’s ARIA Charts will exclude fully AI-generated songs from August 31, while AI-generated works with substantial human input may still qualify under evolving rules.

Netherlands’ AVROTROS will skip Eurovision 2027 amid neutrality concerns and ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting the contest.

The France project could create about 22,000 jobs, with construction spanning years and openings staged over time, though no launch date has been announced.

Development is planned to unfold over several years without a confirmed opening date.

During a visit to Paris, President Macron announced a 6 billion euro investment by Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya Investment Company to build three theme parks near Paris, including a Dragon Ball/ manga-inspired park in Cergy-Pontoise.

Kit Harington is joining HBO’s Harry Potter series as Gilderoy Lockhart in Season 2, replacing scheduling-conflicted Nicholas Hoult.

Dolly Parton has died at 80 in Nashville; funeral will be private, with widespread tributes and the White House lowering its flag to half-mast.

Warner Bros. is developing a live-action Flintstones movie focused on an adult Bamm-Bamm Rubble, with Ryan Gosling producing.

Paramount is developing a How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days sequel, with Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey potentially reprising roles.