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        <lastmod>2026-06-13T08:22:07Z</lastmod>
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            <news:title>DC Studios&#x27; Lanterns Gets Historic Rating</news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-13T08:09:53Z</lastmod>
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            <news:title>DC Releases First Look at James Gunn&#x27;s Superman Flying In Space</news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-13T08:04:59Z</lastmod>
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            <news:title>Ahsoka Season 2&#x27;s Release Announcement Highlights 3 Key Characters (Photos)</news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-13T04:04:56Z</lastmod>
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            <news:title>DC Studios Will Officially Launch Its 3rd TV Universe In 2026</news:title>
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        <loc>https://thedirect.com/article/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-star-reveals-if-including-thrawn-was-ever-discussed</loc>
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