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Chip and Joanna Gaines have sold their historic Waco Castle, a property they renovated over nearly 20 years. Listed for $2.7 million in June 2026, the 136-year-old estate was fully furnished and sold to a buyer, though the final price remains unconfirmed. The couple also listed two other properties, the Hillcrest Estate and the Gristmill, for sale.
John Wilson's Magnolia documentary The History of Concrete opened at the IFC Center with the biggest opening weekend for a documentary there, pre-selling over $60,000 in advance and surpassing Werner Herzog’s Cave of Forgotten Dreams; Magnolia acquired the film at Sundance and plans a 20-market rollout, including Los Angeles on Sept. 25.
Joanna Gaines says she and Chip paused Magnolia for three months nearly three years ago to recover from burnout and refocus, a break that helped reignite their vision and shaped how they guard against weariness as Magnolia grew into a media and retail empire.
On Hoda Kotb's Joy 101 podcast, Joanna Gaines reveals she and Chip took a three-month break from Magnolia about three years ago after nearly 25 years of collaboration to regain clarity and combat burnout. The pause helped them refocus on why they were building their business, and they’ve continued their partnership with renewed discipline while balancing family life as parents of five.
Magnolia opened Bob Odenkirk’s Normal on over 2,000 screens—the distributor’s widest indie release to date—and earned about $2.65 million in its domestic debut, signaling a shift toward a more commercial, wide-release strategy even as long-term audience turnout remains uncertain.
Baylor University announced its largest-ever gift to the baseball program from Magnolia, founded by Chip and Joanna Gaines, which will rename Baylor Ballpark’s field to Magnolia Field and fund anticipated capital projects, reflecting the Gaines family’s longstanding support of Baylor Athletics and the Waco community.
Paul Thomas Anderson's film "Magnolia" has been ranked as the best movie of 1999 by Rolling Stone, surpassing "The Matrix" and other notable films like "Being John Malkovich" and "The Insider." The list, compiled by the magazine's film staff, also includes "The Virgin Suicides" and "Fight Club" in the top ten. Surprisingly, Oscar-winning "American Beauty" ranked low at #87, while "The Green Mile" didn't make the list. The full ranking is available on RollingStone.com.
The small town of Magnolia, Arkansas, could potentially become the epicenter of a lithium boom in the United States, as the demand for the metal surges due to its use in electric vehicle batteries. With lithium deposits discovered in the region, mining companies are eyeing the area for potential extraction. The mayor of Magnolia is optimistic about the economic benefits this boom could bring to the town, as it could create jobs and boost the local economy.
Researchers from Japan have completed testing on using magnolia wood as a housing material for satellites, which could potentially alleviate the problem of space debris caused by metal enclosures. The wood samples were subjected to material tests after being exposed to radiation for over half a year in the vacuum of space, and showed no significant deformation, peeling, or surface damage. Magnolia wood was selected for its flexibility and support strength, and will be used for the LignoSat project launching on a joint NASA/JAXA mission in 2024.