Pollstar published its 2026 Excellence in Concessions Awards on Sept. 2, naming winners across categories including new menu items, technology, sustainability and special-event food programs at venues such as Yankee Stadium, Honda Center and Kaseya Center. Winners were chosen by Pollstar’s editorial staff with industry input.
The 83rd Venice Film Festival drew to a close on Saturday, culminating in the announcement of the main award winners, showcasing a diverse array of cinematic talent.
My biggest question going into Spider-Man: Brand New Day, a movie I was very skeptical of after years of disliking modern Spider-Man films, was “why is Spider-Man fighting random ninjas?” Then I saw the movie and realized the answer was incredibly simple: “Spider-Man fighting ninjas is really cool.” I was not just surprised but also delighted.…
