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Joe Locke ripped the bum of his costume while filming the climatic fight scene in Marvel's Agatha All Along
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November 05, 2024
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How old is Marin Kitagawa in My Dress-Up Darling? Figuring out her age to better understand the manga & anime
The show never explicitly states how old its main characters are but there are enough clues for us to get a ballpark figure.
November 05, 2024
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All the Netflix codes to help you find the unlock their secret categories the streamer doesn't tell you about
Stop browsing for hours and find something worth watching.
November 05, 2024
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Dan Da Dan is weird, profoundly inappropriate, and the perfect anime this season
The anime is a huge hit for both Netflix and Crunchyroll because of its weirdness.
November 01, 2024
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Dragon Ball Daima and Dan Da Dan are topping Netflix's charts (despite airing earlier on Crunchyroll)
Both shows attracted solid viewer numbers despite airing on Crunchyroll as well.
October 30, 2024
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The MCU's Wonder Man trailer shows Ben Kingsley's Trevor Slattery playing acting coach to Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
More than a decade on, Marvel is still finding ways to bring Kingsley back.
October 30, 2024
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Marvel has dropped a teaser trailer for Daredevil: Born Again and it includes the briefest cameo from Ms. Marvel's dad
We last saw Yusuf Khan herding cats in The Marvels so this is an unexpected delight.
October 30, 2024
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Once again, Netflix is milking the Stranger Things golden goose for more merchandise before season 5 finally arrives
The new products join lines from Bath & Body Works, Polly Pocket, and an inescapable parade of shirts and books.
October 30, 2024
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V.E. Schwab confirms that her upcoming novel takes place in the same world as The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil is the "feral older sister" of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, says the author
October 27, 2024
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Think the sound in The Devil's Hour sounds like something from a Mike Flanagan show? There is a reason for that
The Newton Brothers are getting very good at making everything very creepy
October 27, 2024
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People keep giving Baldur's Gate 3 actors sex toys as presents and we don't know why
We didn't know we needed to say this but this isn't okay, folks
October 27, 2024
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Marvel changing stories from comics to movies is a feature, not a bug, says Avengers: Secret Wars directors the Russo brothers
Adaptations have to adapt the source material somewhat or what is the point?
October 27, 2024
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Netflix's The Electric State feels like the robot rebellion episode Futurama with an MCU budget
Hey, Chris Pratt and Millie Bobbie Brown. Wanna destroy all humans?
October 26, 2024
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Baldur's Gate 3 voice actor Tim Downie did the most Gale thing ever and got stopped at customs for having too many books
How much is too many books? (Asking for a friend who is also us)
October 26, 2024
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Recording Baldur's Gate 3 was like being a 5 year old with a stick, according to Gale's actor Tim Downie
Childlike imagination is the at the heart of motion capture recording.
October 26, 2024
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My annual MCM London traditions that I have to do every convention
These are the things that make MCM London one of my favorite conventions every year.
October 26, 2024
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Why is One Piece more popular now that the anime is 25 years old? We asked around and found out
Great characters, an epic storyline, and nearly limitless episodes to binge certainly help.
October 25, 2024
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Is Dragon Ball Daima's Glorio a hero or villain? Akio Iyoku isn't telling just yet
The first episode of Dragon Ball Daima is now streaming on both Crunchyroll and Netflix.
October 23, 2024
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The secret to exciting manga is a deadline and a stressed artist, according to Witch Hat Atelier creator
We all do our best work when we're engulfed in last-minute panic, don't we? Don't we?!?
October 20, 2024
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Breaking News: My son just took his first steps at New York City Comic Con 2024
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October 20, 2024
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In a rush? Here are the five busiest areas of New York Comic Con that might slow you down
Turns out people like to stop and take pictures of giant anime characters. Who knew?
October 20, 2024
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In a city known for its big sights, here are the biggest and best things to see at New York Comic Con 2024
From anime heroes to nightmarish babies, New York Comic Con has it all
October 20, 2024
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Mashel: Muscles and Magic is muscling its way onto Toonami this November
Catch up on the series on Crunchyroll in the meantime
October 19, 2024
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MCU First Look: Daredevil and Kingpin's Born Again costumes debut at NYCC 2024 before Marvel Studios debut
The Marvel Studios series might not have a complete release date just yet but we know the costumes are looking sharp
October 19, 2024
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Dragon Ball Daima is retconning a retcon and changing everything fans know about Piccolo
Akira Toriyama was behind the sudden change, if the artwork shown at the panel is anything to go by.
October 19, 2024
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The true magic of New York Comic Con is being in the room when it happens
The big show at the Big Apple brings us all together in our mutual love of anime, comics, film, and TV, and that's what makes it so special
October 19, 2024
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The anime industry grew 22% in 2023 - here is why we think it happened
Movies, streaming, and a stabilized production schedule all meant 2023 was the biggest year ever for anime.
October 18, 2024
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Crunchyroll isn't worried about Netflix acting as the gateway to anime
Netflix is introducing anime to a whole new group of fans - and Crunchyroll is happy to get them hooked
October 18, 2024
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Fullmetal Alchemist and Dr. Stone actor Aaron Dismuke joins Dragon Ball Daima cast as Glorio
Glorio has been described as "mysterious" by Dragon Ball franchise Executive Producer Akio Iyoku
October 17, 2024
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Sebastian Stan piled on the pounds to play Donald Trump - only to have to lose it to return in the MCU's Thunderbolts*
Delays in both productions meant his weight kept bouncing back and forth for each character.
October 14, 2024
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Deadwood's Ian McShane made a low-key cameo in One Piece season 1 - and I want more
The man has played enough pirates in the past. He'll fit right in.
October 14, 2024
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The One Piece anime is going on its largest hiatus ever as the series turns 25
Instead of new episodes, a remastered Fishman Island arc will air during the series' timeslot.
October 14, 2024
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Why I don't talk about Rurouni Kenshin as an anime journalist
Nobuhiro Watsuki was convicted of possession of child pornography and it destroyed the series forever in my eyes.
October 11, 2024
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My Dress-Up Darling season 2 release date: How long do we think we'll be waiting to see Marin and Gojo back on Crunchyroll
We've been waiting two years since season one but it looks like CloverWorks has bitten off a bit more than they expected.
October 11, 2024
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The Wicked live-action movie adaptation gets a rare PG rating, while still having "scary" and "suggestive" action
The star-studded cast includes Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, and Peter Dinklage.
October 09, 2024
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Deadpool & Wolverine's director has shared a throwback piece of Stranger Things scenery that has us speculating about season 5
Netflix are remaining tight-lipped about the new season of Stranger Things so we're forced to wildly speculate about what happens next.
October 09, 2024
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Is Gladiator II a violent return for Ridley Scott? The film's R age rating tells us what to expect
Expect plenty of violence in as we return to the Roman Empire.
October 09, 2024
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Samuel L Jackson explains how Nick Fury would have squashed Iron Man and Captain America's beef in one line thanks to unseen MCU plothole
If you think about it that way, Civil War really is one big plothole
October 08, 2024
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Prepare for "action, some violence, and language" in Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans' new Christmas action movie Red One according to age rating
Lucy Liu and J.K. Simmons also star in the festive season action film.
October 08, 2024
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Who is Non-chan in My Dress-Up Darling? We finally find out who the girl who tells Gojo hina dolls are "gross" is
The My Dress-Up Darling manga gave the two a touching reunion recently.
October 07, 2024
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Think the cast of Agatha All Along was really sweating during episode 4's big musical number on Disney+? There is a reason for that
The MCU series really turned up the heat in this episode of the Disney+ show
October 07, 2024
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Netflix steps in to stream Dragon Ball Daima anime - even though Crunchyroll is too
Netflix has been growing their anime offering for years, setting itself up to compete for Crunchyroll's place as the place to get new shows.
October 04, 2024
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Jujutsu Kaisen ending explained: How the battle between Yuji and Sukuna plays out in the manga
Six years and 100 million copies in circulation and one epic fight later, Jujutsu Kaisen has finally come to an end.
October 04, 2024
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My (pseudo) apology to My Dress-Up Darling
My Dress-Up Darling has many faults but it finally delivered the kiss we've all been craving.
October 04, 2024
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How Jujutsu Kaisen subverted Shonen tropes to become one of the most popular manga of all-time
100 million copies in circulation and counting, Jujutsu Kaisen has had a remarkable six-year run.
October 04, 2024
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The Shawshank Redemption director Frank Darabont has come out of retirement for Stranger Things' final Netflix season
Frank Darabont hasn't worked since 2013, but says the "positivity" of Stranger Things lured him back behind the camera.
October 04, 2024
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PG-13 or Rated R? 3 weeks out from its release date, Venom: The Last Dance still hasn't secured an age rating from the MPA
Just how bloody will the final entry in the Venom trilogy be? We're still waiting to find out.
October 02, 2024
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High Potential next episode: Here is when to catch Kaitlin Olson's new police procedural next
It is a standard crime drama that is elevated by a solid cast.
October 02, 2024
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First images show Millie Bobbie Brown's retro hair and Chris Pratt's questionable moustache in Netflix and the Russo Brothers' The Electric State
Did Chris Pratt show up on set with that mustache or was it inflicted upon him by hair and make-up? We may never know.
October 02, 2024
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Daniel Day-Lewis, like Hayao Miyazaki, is a genius coming out of retirement. But their reasons for returning couldn't be more different
Daniel Day-Lewis pulls a Hayao Miyazaki to help a debut director that just happens to be his son. Miyazaki, however, was infamously critical of his son Goro's film debut
October 02, 2024
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Between the pandemic and original star John Boyega's departure, Rebel Ridge is the Netflix hit that almost wasn't
It took two years and several casting changes before Rebel Ridge finally started filming.
October 02, 2024
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Jujutsu Kaisen manga is officially bigger than Hunter x Hunter, Fairy Tail, more as it surpasses 100 million copies sold
Reaching the 100 million milestone puts Jujutsu Kaisen in company with Dragon Ball, One Piece, and My Hero Academia.
October 01, 2024
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Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance is bringing the mecha action to Netflix with an October release date
Netflix is bringing Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance to international fans at the same times as its Japanese release date.
October 01, 2024
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Marvel Studios didn't expect Beast's surprise cameo on The Marvels to be as well-received as it was, says Kelsey Grammer
"Conversations are happening" says the Frasier star said about his potential future in Marvel films
October 01, 2024
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The Karate Kid movie trilogy is coming to Netflix this October ahead of the conclusion of Cobra Kai
Watch the entire Miyagi universe movies before Cobra Kai season six finishes in 2025
September 30, 2024
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Samuel L. Jackson's favorite Nick Fury MCU moment was the "bad*ss sh*t" he pulled in Captain America: The Winter Soldier
The actor has played Nick Fury since 2008's Iron Man, so he's got lots of cool scenes to choose from.
September 30, 2024
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Body-swapping sci-fi thriller It's What's Inside kicks off spooky season on Netflix with an October release date
The trailer makes it feel like a horror film, even if the director insists it isn't.
September 30, 2024
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David Harbour discusses the "profound" table read for Netflix's Stranger Things season 5 final episode
The final season of Stranger Things is coming to Netflix in 2025
September 27, 2024
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25 years later, Naruto's portrayal of a world tackling the sins of its past remains frustratingly relevant
Refusing to acknowledge history never ends well for anyone.
September 27, 2024
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Have a Honda? The Crunchyroll anime streaming service is coming to cars like yours soon (or could be there already)
It marks the first time Crunchyroll has been available in a vehicle's onboard entertainment system.
September 27, 2024
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The biggest challenge of the live-action My Dress-Up Darling is recreating a particularly steamy scene from the anime
What we're saying is maybe make sure you're alone before you stream episode 11 of My Dress-Up Darling on Crunchyroll
September 27, 2024
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Ranma 1/2 release date: When MAPPA's remake of the shonen classic is coming to Netflix
The original Ranma 1/2 ran for 161 episodes between 1989 and 1992.
September 27, 2024
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Dame Maggie Smith, one of the most enduring women of stage and screen, has died at age 89
Her most famous roles in recent years were Minerva McGonagall in Harry Potter and Countess of Grantham in Downton Abbey.
September 27, 2024
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One star of Netflix hit Uglies reflects on the "degrading" process of upgrading her character's appearance
Brianne Tju says the process of creating her character's final appearance was an eye-opener for unrealistic beauty standards
September 26, 2024
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Chicago One: When the next episodes Chicago Fire, Med, and P.D. air on NBC & Peacock, and what time
With more than 650 episodes and counting, there is plenty of One Chicago drama to dive into.
September 26, 2024
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Did the Thunderbolts* trailer finally answer one of the biggest MCU mysteries? We're not convinced
The new owner of Avengers Tower remains an unknown until Marvel shows us more evidence.
September 24, 2024
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Sebastian Stan defends recent MCU missteps - "The intention is really f*cking good"
The actor has played Bucky Barnes in Marvel movies since 2011.
September 23, 2024
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May I Ask For One Final Thing? anime punches its way onto Crunchyroll in 2025 with new trailer
Crunchyroll will carry the new anime May I Ask For One Final Thing? when it airs next year
September 23, 2024
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Get an early look at Solo Leveling season 2 as Crunchyroll gives the compilation film a December release date
Solo Leveling -ReAwakening- will include a recap of the first season and the first two episodes of season 2.
September 23, 2024
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The Thunderbolts* trailer puts the MCU anti-hero group dynamics at its heart while Sebastian Stan's Bucky takes a backseat
David Harbour's Alexei, Florence Pugh's Yelena, and Wyatt Russell's John Walker feel ready for the spotlight.
September 23, 2024
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Wondering what ethnicity and nationality the One Piece pirates are? Here is what Oda himself has to say
The Straw Hats are a surprisingly diverse bunch.
September 23, 2024
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The first trailer for Virgin Punk from Aniplex and SHAFT just made it our new favorite anime of 2025
It looks like a more violent Cowboy Bebop and we are here for it
September 20, 2024
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Comic Con Glossary of Terms: All the key lingo you need to navigate an upcoming cosplay, comic book, or anime convention
From Badges to Cosplans to what's the big deal about Hall H, we've got you covered.
September 20, 2024
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The Death Note manga nearly gave then US President Donald Trump even more power: the Death Note book
Did you know that in the Death Note manga saga, US President Donald Trump plays a crucial role?
September 20, 2024
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A World without Goku: How Akira Toriyama's death could make Dragon Ball Daima the end of Goku's story
A tangled mess of copyright law leaves the future of one of the biggest franchises in pop culture history in question
September 20, 2024
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Every anime coming to Crunchyroll, Netflix and other streaming platforms during the Fall 2024 anime season
End the year with a new favorite anime to watch.
September 20, 2024
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Demon Slayer leakers beware: Anime studios are hunting you down
The battle against anime leaks is escalating.
September 18, 2024
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The Spy x Family manga just paid tribute to Dragon Ball's Akira Toriyama in its latest chapter
Is the seeming Dragon Ball reference in Spy X Family chapter 105 a coincidence? We think not.
September 18, 2024
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Pete Davidson is the ideal casting for Dog Man's kinda-sorta arch nemesis...?
We'll see for ourselves if it is a purrfect match in January 2025
September 17, 2024
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Good Guy Steve and Dustin prepare to ride again in Stranger Things season 5 on Netflix
All good heroes need a sidekick, after all
September 17, 2024
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Is the prequel to The Crown still happening at Netflix? Here are all the rumors we've heard so far
We just need one more season of adoring those costumes. Please, Netflix. Just one more taste.
September 17, 2024
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Marvel hopes we're ready to root for the villain as Agatha All Along swoops onto Disney+
Remember: she killed Sparky too.
September 16, 2024
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As Agatha All Along nears, Elizabeth Olsen doesn't rule out the Scarlet Witch's return to the MCU if they can "use her well"
The Scarlet Witch is certainly a complicated character inside the MCU.
September 16, 2024
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Netflix One Piece season 2 is already setting the stage for an unannounced season 3
We see where this is going and we like it.
September 13, 2024
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Think Spy x Family is just a cute slice-of-life anime? You aren't ready for what is coming in season 3 and beyond
As M*A*S*H's Hawkeye reminds us, war is significantly worse than hell.
September 13, 2024
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Free your mind, The Matrix returns to theaters this month
Make the choice: Red pill or blue pill.
September 11, 2024
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Rebel Ridge director wanted to see if he could write a screenplay without killing everyone in the Netflix hit
Sometimes you have to try something new to grow as an artist.
September 11, 2024
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Stranger Things creators' next project for Netflix includes some pretty impressive names
Stranger Things but with old people seems like a pretty fair assessment of the show so far.
September 11, 2024
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It Appears Venom 3's rating won't be what Tom Hardy hoped, and goes PG-13 instead of Rated-R. Read on: https://www.thepopverse.com/movies-venom-the-last-dance-rating-3-tom-hardy-us-uk-mpa-bbfc-pg-13-r-15
When your hero literally eats people, you can expect an adult rating to follow.
September 11, 2024
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Andrew Garfield is already squashing rumors that he will return to the MCU in Spider-Man 4 (just like he did for Spider-Man: No Way Home)
We feel like we've heard this before.
September 11, 2024
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Lost showrunners confirm one fan theory about what Hurley did after the show ended
We'd watch this spin-off, honestly.
September 11, 2024
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Horror icon Junji Ito's Uzumaki anime gets a September release date on Adult Swim
The series is considered one of Ito's greatest works and we can't wait to see it animated.
September 11, 2024
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Romance anime Blue Box has an October release date and is coming to Netflix as it airs
Sports and romance in one anime? Yes please!
September 11, 2024
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Want to get through One Piece as fast as possible? Here are all the filler episodes you can safely skip
Save yourself time and sanity by catching up as quick as you can.
September 11, 2024
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Netflix's One Piece has chosen the anime's first great arc as the climax for season 2
We're ready to cry big, ugly tears over a reindeer-human hybrid.
September 10, 2024
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A Buffy the Vampire Slayer experience is coming to Chicago just in time for Halloween this year
Fancy a fight against vampires in a cemetery? You've come to the right place.
September 09, 2024
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Don Cheadle's reaction to Robert Downey Jr.'s MCU return as Doctor Doom was basically the same as ours
We all had a little moment of not believing it was real
September 09, 2024
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For one KAOS star, the Netflix show marked a truly special moment for trans representation
Nothing beats lived experience for bringing these characters to life.
September 06, 2024
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Universal's Wolf Man trailer follows horror rule #1 and hides its monster in plain sight
The less we know about the monster, the better.
September 06, 2024
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Every ending is a new beginning as Spy x Family, Sakamoto Days, and The Summer Hikaru Died show the future of anime & manga
New stories to obsess over spring up every week and we love it.
September 06, 2024
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