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One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda gives the most Luffy answer to why he's so passionate about the Netflix live-action series
The answer shows that both Oda and Luffy can't resist a fresh challenge or unexplored territory.
January 02, 2025
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Squid Game season 3 joins Stranger Things, One Piece, and Wednesday in a packed 2025 on Netflix
The announcement of Squid Game season 3 has us all wondering what is next for the Netflix hit.
January 01, 2025
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How one Harry Potter producer helped shape Robert Eggers' Nosferatu by saying "no" to director Chris Columbus
The Devil's Snare scene was "fine" according to the producer, but the refusal of post-production work would shape Columbus' production philosophy more than twenty years later.
December 30, 2024
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The 7 most-anticipated upcoming anime TV series of 2025 (spoilers: it includes new My Hero Academia, Spy x Family, and Dan Da Dan seasons)
One Punch Man, Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt, and My Dress-Up Darling are all coming back in 2025, plus all the new shows that are going to catch my eye.
December 27, 2024
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One Piece anime's Franky voice actor has been recast, with input and mentorship from character's original star
The previous Franky actor had held the role for nearly 20 years before being forced to retire due to health issues.
December 23, 2024
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Crunchyroll cut back on Dan Da Dan marketing due to issues with Netflix & Toei according to a report
The anime was a huge hit for Netflix this year and could signal a change in how the two company's compete with each other.
December 23, 2024
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My Hero Academia anime's first spinoff launches in 2025 as final season of main show comes
The prequel manga explores a world before All Might was forced to retire.
December 23, 2024
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Who is the Young Avengers' Hulkling? Here is everything you need to know about Marvel's shapeshifting young hero
Hulk Not Included.
December 23, 2024
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Ready the sails: One Piece anime returns from hiatus this April in a new time slot release date
One Piece will be airing early Saturday mornings in the West for the first time when the Egghead Island arc returns from hiatus in April.
December 23, 2024
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Sony is making big moves to own the anime industry by buying Kadokawa, publisher of Oshi no Ko, Sword Art Online, and Konosuba
The purchase of the publishing giant Kadokawa would give Sony the intellectual property ownership that has been holding them back from dominating the anime industry.
December 20, 2024
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How to watch Oshi no Ko in order
And that opening theme song is killer.
December 20, 2024
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Dan Da Dan is coming back for season 2, bringing all the anime's weirdness and romance back to Crunchyroll and Netflix
The announcement came shortly after Dan Da Dan season 1 streamed.
December 20, 2024
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Deck the F***ing Halls: The 7 best R-rated Christmas movies of all time
The holidays don't always have to be for kids.
December 19, 2024
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Delicious in Dungeon director tried to preserve the gender-neutral feel of the elves during the casting process for the Netflix anime
The manga left the genders of Mithrun and the other Canaries vague at first and the director wanted to maintain that feel when they were introduced in Delicious in Dungeon season 1.
December 19, 2024
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Every anime coming to Crunchyroll, Netflix and other streaming platforms during the Winter 2024 - 2025 anime season
The new year brings us Sakamoto Days, Honey Lemon Soda, and a new season of Castlevania Nocturn to dive into on Netflix and Crunchyroll.
December 19, 2024
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Every card changed or nerfed in the Marvel Snap Rivals update December 2024
Several cards have been boosted or nerfed in the latest update to Marvel Snap, so be ready to change your deck accordingly.
December 18, 2024
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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 owes a lot to the fan reaction to "Ugly Sonic" in the first film's trailer, says Ben Schwartz
Paramount's decision to delay the first Sonic movie to redesign the main character to something less horrific made the entire franchise better, says the actor.
December 18, 2024
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From John Wick to Shadow the Hedgehog: Keanu Reeves understands that tragedy is the core to his Sonic 3 character
Both John Wick and Shadow are unstoppable (and gun-wielding) killing machines driven by revenge, so Reeves seems the perfect person to play both.
December 17, 2024
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Toei Animation is teasing a new global anime movie out in 2025 - and we think it could be the next One Piece movie
Diving into the financial reports for companies like Toei can reveal all sorts of secrets - including a future One Piece movie.
December 17, 2024
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Michael C. Hall believed that Dexter is in "good hands" with Original Sin actor after a daunting first table read
Patrick Gibson impressed the original Dexter actor enough to give him his blessing for the younger version of his iconic role.
December 17, 2024
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Bluey Minisodes not giving you the fix you need? A feature length movie is coming in 2027
We finally know when we'll be back with the Heeler Family as they adjust to the events of The Sign in season 3 of Bluey.
December 17, 2024
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To cast the elvish Canaries in Delicious in Dungeon season 1, the director had the actors read dialogue from season 2
It was a creative way to find the right actors for some of Delicious in Dungeon season 2's most interesting characters
December 17, 2024
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With Chris Evans and Hayley Atwell back in the MCU for Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel may finally tell the Captain America story they cancelled after Endgame
The stand-alone Steve Rogers film was cancelled because the studio couldn't get the plot figured out, but Avengers: Doomsday is a chance to show us what we missed out on.
December 16, 2024
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Bayonetta creator Hideki Kamiya has been brought out of career purgatory by Capcom for the Okami sequel
He was forbidden from working on any video games for one year after he left PlatinumGames in October 2023.
December 16, 2024
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Like Henry Cavill in the Netflix show, the Witcher 4 is leaving Geralt behind so Ciri can become the main character she was meant to be
The Witcher video game series is taking a page from Superman's playbook and moving on from Geralt to something new.
December 13, 2024
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Assassination Classroom is a Shonen anime well worth revisiting, ten years on
A great English cast led by a career-defining performance from Sonny Strait makes Assassination Classroom one of the best shows to watch (or rewatch) on Crunchyroll.
December 13, 2024
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Dan Da Dan is a lot of things but 'romantic comedy' is the essential aspect you might be overlooking
Few Shonen anime have nailed their romance aspects as well as Dan Da Dan.
December 13, 2024
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Peter Jackson "flirted" with Brian Cox to be in the live-action Lord of the Rings movies, says actor
A series of missed opportunities couldn't stop the legendary actor from finally finding his way to Middle Earth.
December 13, 2024
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Spy x Family creator Endo Tatsuya's health issues cause further delays to the hit manga
Shueisha confirmed the extended hiatus on social media but promised the next chapter of Spy x Family would land before Christmas
December 13, 2024
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Netflix has already renewed One Piece for season 3, based on what Vice Admiral Garp's actor Vincent Regan is saying
The comments at Vienna Comic Con in November suggest that season two of One Piece is coming late in 2025 and a third season might go into production soon.
December 13, 2024
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One Punch Man season 3 has been confirmed for 2025 to celebrate the anime's 10 year anniversary
To celebrate ten years since the original anime was released, there will be ten new "attacks" around One Punch Man in 2025. The anime is one of them.
December 13, 2024
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How many chapters or volumes of a manga go into a season of anime? Dan Da Dan's producer gives us the answer
You should only adapt something if you can bring some "additional charm" to the source material, explains Hiroshi Kamei, who is a producer on the Dan Da Dan anime.
December 13, 2024
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Sony's Kraven the Hunter star Aaron Taylor-Johnson & director J.C. Chandor see the film as a prequel to a Spider-Man: Kraven's Last Hunt movie for Marvel Studios
Kraven's Last Hunt would be the logical follow up to the first movie, but getting the rights to use Spider-Man in it would be a monumental task in itself.
December 13, 2024
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Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim star Gaia Wise was so excited when she was cast that neighbors called the police on her
She had to explain to the very polite officer that she had simply gotten a job. We've all been there.
December 13, 2024
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Netflix's Delicious in Dungeon season 1 ending was originally much more open - until they greenlit season 2 mid-production
The new ending was used to set up the action in Delicious in Dungeon season 2 more directly.
December 12, 2024
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Every headband in Naruto and Naruto Shippuden, explained
Want to know how to tell who is from the Hidden Mist Village and who is from the Village Hidden in the Rain? Here is your guide to Naruto Headbands.
December 12, 2024
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The latest Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter sets up a callback to one of the best arcs of Naruto Shippuden
A reimagined Kazekgake Rescue Mission arc is coming in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex and we love the callback to one of Naruto's best moments.
December 11, 2024
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What are the rarest cards in Marvel Snap and how to get them
If you're a free-to-play player, expect to spend a lot of time grinding for the chance to pull these ultra-rare Marvel Snap series 5 cards.
December 11, 2024
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One Dan Da Dan producer knew he wanted to work on the anime from the very first volume of the manga
Hiroshi Kamei knew from the very beginning that the characters and action would be a challenge to adapt, but he knew it was the kind of show he wanted to work on.
December 11, 2024
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Unsurprisingly, Episode 7 of Dan Da Dan with Acrobatic Silky's origin was the one the studio knew they had to get right says producer
The story of the Acrobatic Silky is one that broke our hearts, so we're not surprised the Dan Da Dan studio spent so much time on it.
December 10, 2024
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One Piece anime's Franky voice actor Kazuki Yao is quitting after nearly 20 years, but there is a replacement already being lind up
Kazuki Yao's replacement will be announced at Jump Fiesta 2025 later this month.
December 10, 2024
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All Marvel Rivals codes (April 2025)
The new team shooter with a PVP focus allows you to bring your favorite Marvel characters into the arena with you.
December 09, 2024
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itch.io claims that Funko Pop's "AI Powered" brand protection software BrandShield got their site taken down
The indie video game distributor went down early Monday morning, saying that Funko's phishing report was to blame.
December 09, 2024
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Swords at the ready as the first movie in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy will be released in 2025
Crunchyroll and Sony will be bringing the epic conclusion of Tanjiro's journey to the big screen next year.
December 09, 2024
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Gnosia, the "Among Us meets Everything Everywhere All at Once" visual novel is getting an anime adaptation that needs to be as weird as possible
I love Gnosia and I can't figure out how it will work as an anime, yet I'm ready to watch them try
December 06, 2024
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Naruto: The Symphonic Experience announces 50 North American tour dates starting February 2025
The concert tour brings the best music from Naruto to fans in the biggest and most epic way possible
December 06, 2024
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Skeleton Crew is cashing in on all your Star Wars nostalgia right from the start
With references to everything from the movies to the Star Wars Holiday Special, Skeleton Crew is the most nostalgic the franchise has ever been - and that is saying something.
December 04, 2024
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Dragon Ball Daima's English dub is finally coming to Crunchyroll in January 2025
Though the series is streaming on Netflix as well, the English Dub of Dragon Ball Daima appears to be exclusive to Crunchyroll at this time.
December 04, 2024
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DC Studios' Creature Commandos showrunner says the show was written by James Gunn before he took over as a DC boss
He already had four episodes written when the Creature Commandos showrunner came on board, so this series will be very James Gunn at its core.
December 03, 2024
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Marvel is bringing Peni Parker, Bruce Banner, and Rocket and Groot to Marvel Snap ahead of Rivals debut
Each new card in Marvel Snap has a character from Marvel Rivals, giving existing cards new powers and abilities.
December 03, 2024
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The One Piece anime has been free to watch for years, but soon Crunchyroll will begin paywalling the pirate show
As Netflix and other streamers make One Piece a more popular show than ever, Crunchyroll sees it as the bait to lure fans to their paid subscription tiers.
December 03, 2024
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A Skeleton Crew easter egg hints at the most obscure piece of Star Wars history - the Star Wars Holiday Special
The hologram shows up in episode one of the Disney+ series and proves that more than four decades later Star Wars still can't escape the shadow of that weird night of television.
December 03, 2024
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Matthew Modine confirms he is back as Dr. Martin "Papa" Brenner in Netflix's Stranger Things season 5 - but how?
You'll remember that he was very much shot during Stranger Things season 4, so we're expecting some time-travel shenanigans to take place.
December 02, 2024
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Ironheart's Anthony Ramos is looking to make his portrayal of The Hood unique when the Avengers villain finally joins the MCU
He is intentionally not reading the Marvel comics to make sure his take on the fan-favorite Avengers villain is as fresh as possible.
December 02, 2024
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Netflix's Ranma 1/2 anime remake has somehow become my new favorite remake of anything, ever
Rumiko Takahashi's classic anime Ranma 1/2 is back with all the charm and a distinctly modern animation style.
November 29, 2024
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Get ready for action as the Black Lagoon Complete Series Blu-ray is half off in the Amazon Black Friday Sale
Black Lagoon is one of the most fun action anime ever and it deserves a place in your Blu-ray collection.
November 29, 2024
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Attention romance fans - get seven volumes of The Quintessential Quintuplets manga for 45% off in the Amazon Black Friday Sale
The Quintessential Quintuplets is a romance manga that maintains a sense of mystery and sweetness all the way through.
November 29, 2024
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Join the Straw Hats on their epic adventures with the One Piece Box Sets, now on offer for the Amazon Black Friday Sale
Read the iconic manga the way it was intended, in your hands, as you join Luffy and his crew in the Grand Line.
November 29, 2024
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Holy savings! Batman: The Animated Series is over half-off in the Amazon Black Friday sale
With Mark Hamill's Joker and Kevin Conroy's Batman, this show changed the scope and scale of Western animation forever.
November 29, 2024
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Power up your anime collection with these Dragon Ball Z Kai Blu-rays on the Amazon Black Friday sale
This is the best way to watch Goku's story and now you can get it for cheaper than ever.
November 29, 2024
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Attention movie buffs - The Ultimate Alfred Hitchcock Collection is nearly half off on Amazon's Black Friday sale
From Psycho to The Birds, the Master of Suspense helped create so many modern filmmaking techniques that you've probably watched his influence without even knowing it.
November 29, 2024
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Viz Media has quietly added hundreds of Naruto anime episodes and every movie to YouTube just in time for the holidays
Also added are Sailor Moon, Death Note, and Ranma 1/2 for US fans to stream for free.
November 27, 2024
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Another Marvel Snap series drop is coming December 2024; here is what is changing in the new update
The developers are giving fans the chance to catch up to established players by making some powerful cards more common.
November 27, 2024
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A Different World watch order: How to watch it and The Cosby Show in order on Netflix and Prime Video
Bill Cosby's tainted legacy doesn't change the fact that both these shows were highly successful and influential sitcoms in the 80s and 90s
November 26, 2024
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Hayao Miyazaki uses his acceptance speech at Ramon Magsaysay Awards to acknowledge Japanese actions during World War II
The legendary anime director has never shied away from depicting the horrors of war in his films, so it isn't exactly a surprise here.
November 26, 2024
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Eiichrio Oda visited the set of Netflix's One Piece recently and has big praise for how season 2 is shaping up
The Netflix live action anime adaptation is due out sometime in 2025 and has some big expectations to live up to.
November 26, 2024
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Karlach's Voice Actor had to record all her lines for Baldur's Gate 3 in one year, compared to the narrator's four
It added a sense of urgency that works well with the character's arc
November 25, 2024
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Dan Da Dan's most emotionally devastating sequence proves that sometimes words aren't necessary
Like Pixar's Up, Dan Da Dan manages to break your heart without saying a word.
November 22, 2024
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Movie musicals based on stage musicals like Wicked and Les Misérables are missing the point of musical theater
If I can't rise to my feet and cheer at the end of every musical number in Wicked, then what is the point?
November 21, 2024
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Nico Robin's live-action One Piece actress confirms that she has finished filming her season 2 scenes while sporting the character's iconic hair
The Netflix live-action One Piece series is due out in 2025, but the Nico Robin actress probably only had a few scenes to film.
November 20, 2024
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Netflix confirms that Wednesday star Emma Myers will be back in A Good Girl's Guide to Murder season 2
The second season of the hit Netflix series looks like it will adapt the second book in the series, Good Girl, Bad Blood.
November 20, 2024
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Suits: L.A. release date: the newest spinoff of the hit legal drama featuring Arrow's Stephen Amell as a start date
Stephen Amell and Josh McDermitt will be staring on the Suits spin-off following the original show's streaming success.
November 20, 2024
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HBO & Max's Dune: Prophecy episode 2 will be a "great horror episode," promises executive producer
He told the crowd at New York Comic Con that the Dune setting gave the writers freedom to explore multiple genres.
November 19, 2024
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How to watch Riverdale, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and more in the Archie-verse
Who says you can't make something as innocent as Archie comics dark?
November 19, 2024
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Wicked ending explained: Want to know what happens in the movie before you see it? Here is how the iconic stage show ends
Wicked has played in cities around the world and features one of the best bittersweet endings in Broadway history.
November 19, 2024
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How to play Deadpool's Diner in Marvel Snap
The high-risk/high-reward event is back, so we break down the new cards on offer, the gameplay mechanics, and how to get more Bubs to spend in Marvel Snap.
November 19, 2024
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Make some kissy noises, as A My Dress-Up Darling spin-off manga is coming in just weeks
"Chu" is the Japanese kissing onomatopoeia, so expect more romance and cuteness from the My Dress-Up Darling spin-off.
November 19, 2024
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Believe it! You can smell like an anime ninja with this Indian company's Naruto-themed fragrances
The Naruto anime might be on hiatus but that doesn't mean you can't pick up a great gift for the anime fan in your life.
November 18, 2024
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How Hayao Miyazaki inspired the coziest scenes in Dan Da Dan
The Studio Ghibli legend has inspired entire generations of filmmakers, and not always in the way you expect.
November 18, 2024
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Sisterhood of Dune ending explained: Understanding the book that Dune: Prophecy was based on
The book features all the political in-fighting, harrowing drug trips, and betrayal you should expect from Dune.
November 15, 2024
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One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda hits pause on the hit manga as he deals with health issues
The next chapter of One Piece will land on December 2 in Weekly Shonen Jump.
November 15, 2024
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40 years after its debut, Dragon Ball is a pop culture force like few others
Akira Toriyama's legacy continues to spread and grow like few others
November 15, 2024
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V.E. Schwab described her new book as being about "toxic lesbian vampires" and we love it already
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil is due out in June 2025, which is not soon enough for our liking.
November 14, 2024
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The My Dress-Up Darling manga was more popular than Jujutsu Kaisen, Spy x Family, and Oshi no Ko in the first half of this year
It was the only non-fantasy or isekai series to feature on the top ten of publisher Kadokawa's charts
November 13, 2024
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Even 10,000 years in the past, spice is still the "key to the universe" in Dune: Prophecy says showrunner
With interstellar travel on the line, of course everyone wants to get their hands on spice in the new HBO series Dune: Prophecy
November 13, 2024
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Stranger Things season 5 is like senior year for some of the cast - with all the good and bad that comes with it, says Finn Wolfhard
Finn Wolfhard says he's trying to be "present" while on set to savor spending time with the rest of the Netflix cast one last time.
November 13, 2024
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Arcane's five-season plan was an inside joke at Riot that went horribly wrong and horribly public, according to co-creator Christian Linke
A joke got taken out of context and created the rumor that Arcane was initially planned for five seasons.
November 13, 2024
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Shang-Chi isn't just a great Marvel movie - it's a beautiful love letter to the entire martial arts movie genre
From Jackie Chan's crew behind the scenes to the high-energy action of Kung Fu Hustle, Shang-Chi is for everyone who loves martial arts films
November 13, 2024
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The US is a wasteland in the Mortal Engines Quartet because the cities would be "too cool" compared to the ones in the books
Giant, roving cities like New York and Chicago do sound pretty cool, to be fair
November 13, 2024
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Marvel Studios "still committed" to bringing Mahershala Ali's Blade to the MCU, according to Kevin Feige himself
Feige didn't provide much more of an update for Blade, but insisted the public was "up to date" with everything.
November 11, 2024
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Not ready to say goodbye to Yellowstone? Netflix's Territory is the replacement show you've been waiting for
The modern western rides again, again
November 08, 2024
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Agatha All Along's Joe Locke hasn't said if he'll be back in the MCU, but he does know who he wants to team-up with
We'd love to see the conversation between Doctor Strange and Wiccan, actually
November 08, 2024
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Why One Piece's Monkey D. Luffy is the perfect anime hero for the dark times ahead
When times get tough, ask yourself: What Would Luffy Do?
November 08, 2024
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Five shows to watch after Yellowstone, on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and beyond
Streamers know we all love a cowboy story and they're giving us what we love.
November 08, 2024
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Marvel's Agatha All Along got a subtle change in post that changes the ending pretty drastically
The Disney+ series wanted to be sure we knew why Agatha made her ultimate sacrifice.
November 07, 2024
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Brace yourselves, romance fans - My Dress-Up Darling anime's season 2 is probably going to be a disappointment
The manga runs slow, even for a will-they-won't-they romance anime.
November 07, 2024
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When does Star Wars: Skeleton Crew take place in the series timeline compared to other Disney+ shows?
The New Republic era is getting a more child-friendly entry this December.
November 06, 2024
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The Stranger Things time jump between season 4 and 5 has been confirmed by Netflix - and it raises some serious questions
How do you survive in a world where the Upside Down is bleeding into your town?
November 06, 2024
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What the Stranger Things season 5 episode titles mean as Netflix teases a 2025 return
Plenty of D&D references mixed in, along with some throwbacks to season one of Stranger Things just to bring things full-circle.
November 06, 2024
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Joe Locke ripped the bum of his costume while filming the climatic fight scene in Marvel's Agatha All Along
That is an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction.
November 05, 2024
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