Trent Cannon
Trent Cannon
Senior Contributing writer
Trent Cannon: Trent lives in the UK and has been writing about all things geeky for a decade, turning his love of anime, films, tv, and cosplay into a professional obsession. If there is a geeky topic in existence, chances are he's tried to convince someone to let him rant about it.

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Is Captain America's baby real? Chris Evans' co-star, Hayley Atwell, suggests it could just be a "dream"
Is Marvel punking us with Captain America's baby in the first Avengers: Doomsday teaser? Now we have doubts.
July 27, 2026
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A Spider-Man cosplayer saved the day for one man trying to cross the street
Dressed as Spider-Man, Christopher Hellenthal hopped out of his truck to help someone in need.
July 27, 2026
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Marvel Studios spent eight years and at least a half dozen pitches trying to convince Chris Evans to return as Captain America
Before his eventual return in Avengers: Doomsday, Chris Evans says Marvel pitched him "at least a dozen" different ways to bring Steve Rogers back.
July 27, 2026
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Reacher star Alan Ritchson says he is in "a lot of" talks with DC Studios about a big role, but its no longer Batman
Is there someone besides Batman in the DCU who needs to be a big as Reacher? We may be finding out soon.
July 26, 2026
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Marvel quietly rebranded SDCC as San Diego Doom Con during its Hall H panel
Avengers: Doomsday is on all our minds at the moment, and Marvel wants to make sure it stays that way.
July 26, 2026
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The X-Men-shaped hole in Marvel's Comic-Con panel may be its biggest reveal
Marvel skipped the X-Men at Comic-Con, and that might be the biggest clue about Avengers: Secret Wars yet.
July 26, 2026
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DC Studios has cast Big Barda for Mister Miracle cartoon, and showrunner Tom King teases it was a "fun problem" to solve
Tom King says they've found a "brilliant actress" for the Mister Miracle show, but stopped short of saying who.
July 26, 2026
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Ryan Gosling's Ghost Rider movie for Marvel Studios shouldn't just be R-rated... it should be terrifying
Ryan Gosling and Shawn Levy should make Ghost Rider as scary as possible when he comes back to the MCU in 2028.
July 26, 2026
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Marvel Studios has recast young T'Challa 2 for a long-awaited third Black Panther movie
Marvel Studios revealed that T'Challa's son is ready for the mantle of Black Panther in the MCU.
July 26, 2026
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Time "messes back": Marvel may have just explained how Avengers: Doomsday happens with one new Endgame line retconned into the movie
Shown at Marvel's panel at SDCC 2026, the new trailer for Avengers: Endgame Encore might give a hint at how it all ties into Doomsday.
July 26, 2026
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Bill Sienkiewicz proved comic books could be art. Now he's getting the documentary to match
Bill Sienkiewicz: That Polish Guy trailer dropped at SDCC 2026 and shows just how much the comic book artist has influenced figures from comics to Hollywood.
July 26, 2026
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2025 was the absolute "single best year" for sales in DC Comics' 80+ year history according to Jim Lee, thanks in no small part to Absolute Batman
"We're kicking ass in publishing," stresses the DC Comics President and Publisher
July 25, 2026
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The Clayface movie pitch made DC Studios' boss James Gunn squeamish... and that's a good thing
At SDCC 2026, the Clayface director revealed that James Gunn had to look away from some of the reference images he included in his pitch.
July 25, 2026
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Has Marvel Studios quietly given up on Blade? The movie's logo designer thinks so
Will we ever see Blade in the MCU? Maybe, but it looks like it might not be Mahershala Ali playing him.
July 25, 2026
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Marvel is reviving the Indiana Jones franchise in a new comic set just after Raiders of the Lost Ark
Indiana Jones and the Sword of Pandemonium is set to debut in December 2026.
July 25, 2026
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DC Studios' Mister Miracle series has one guiding principle: "Make it more Kirby"
From the designs to the dialogue, Tom King is keeping Jack Kirby in every part of the Mister Miracle development.
July 25, 2026
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Barbie has conquered movies. Now she's coming back to comics
Dark Horse has announced a new Barbie comic book run is coming.
July 25, 2026
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AMC is ending The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon in 2027 with the fourth (and now final) season
Will this be the end of Norman Reedus' journey in The Walking Dead? We have to wait until 2027 to find out.
July 25, 2026
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Percy Jackson Season 3 gets a release date, and future lead star Nico di Angelo begins to come into focus
The di Angelo siblings are set to make a big splash in Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 3 and we're here for it.
July 25, 2026
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Jim Lee turned down $75,000 to appear on The Masked Singer, because he was worried he'd become a meme
The DC Comics President explains that his appearance on The Masked Singer would have gone viral... for all the wrong reasons.
July 24, 2026
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A surprise new Batman game launches on July 31 - and Amazon Prime members get it free
Batman: Caped Crusader - Chronicles launches the same day that Season 2 of the Prime Video animated series lands.
July 24, 2026
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How a comic that got posted to social media became my most anticipated anime of the season [Popverse Jump]
Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You started as a simple writing exercise and quickly touched a nerve among anime and manga fans around the world
July 24, 2026
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They are rebooting the Gundam universe, overseen by the Ghost in the Shell anime writers & director
Kenji Kamiyama is creating a new Gundam timeline, with a new anime series announced at SDCC 2026.
July 23, 2026
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There is an official MCU plan for Miles Morales, but Kevin Feige said they're waiting for the Spider-Verse movies to end first
After Sony's Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, Kevin Feige is keen to bring Miles Morales into the MCU.
July 23, 2026
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After 20 years, Supernatural is paying off one of Dean Winchester's first mysteries in a spinoff comic book
One line in Supernatural's pilot hinted at an entire unseen adventure.
July 23, 2026
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The first new Scott Pilgrim comic in 16 years feels like it escaped a Sega CD
Scott Pilgrim returns after 16 years with a Sonic-inspired new villain.
July 23, 2026
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More manga-ka are accusing Kodansha and other manga publishers of abuse after Cells at Work! creator Akane Shimizu spoke out
Multiple manga creators have since come forward with stories about the abuse and neglect they suffered from editors and publishers.
July 21, 2026
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Rent-a-Girlfriend release schedule (Updated July 2026): When new chapters of the hit romance manga come out
The Rent-a-Girlfriend manga remains one of the most popular romance manga out there, so here is how to get caught up on all the love.
July 21, 2026
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Kingdom release schedule (updated July 2026): When the next chapter of the sweeping historical epic is coming out
The English release of Kingdom is finally happening, and we've got all the details about where and when you can read the next chapter.
July 21, 2026
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Marvel confirms Avengers: Doomsday will feature three universes and lots of colliding in official synopsis
The MCU, the Fantastic Four, and X-Men are all colliding in the latest Avengers: Doomsday synopsis.
July 20, 2026
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Now that Steve Rogers is a dad, he's even more worthy in first Avengers: Doomsday trailer
The new Avengers: Doomsday trailer shows that you can take time off and still be worthy, which is an important lesson for us all.
July 20, 2026
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Marvel unveils Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom voice—but still won't show his face
Iconic villains should be heard and not seen, if the new Avengers: Doomsday trailer is anything to go by.
July 20, 2026
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Absolute Batman is Berserk without the Guts [Popverse Jump]
Absolute Batman plays it too safe to really embrace what makes Berserk a generational comic.
July 17, 2026
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A new fantasy franchise is launching, with centaurs riding unicorns, and its called Centaur Riders
Milestone and DC Batman office vet Joe Illidge is launching a new fantasy franchise with Centaur Riders.
July 15, 2026
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Witch Watch release schedule (Updated July 2026): When new chapters of the hit manga are coming out
New Witch Watch chapters are coming. Here is when and were you can read them.
July 14, 2026
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Akane-banashi release schedule (Updated July 2026): When and where to read new chapters of the hit manga
While we wait for Akane-banashi season 2, get caught up with the manga with new chapters coming out weekly.
July 14, 2026
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Farming Life in Another World release schedule (updated July 2026): When the next chapters of the hit manga and light novels will be released
If you're looking for an isekai manga that is more slice of life than world saving, Farming Life in Another World might be your best bet.
July 13, 2026
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Coyote vs. Acme is a love letter to Wile E. Coyote's inability to quit, say filmmakers
When life gives you lemons, build lemon bombs. That's the lesson we should all be taking from Coyote vs. Acme.
July 13, 2026
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The Devil May Cry anime isn't necessarily good... but I love it anyway [Popvese Jump]
No show that heavily features Limp Bizkit can be taken seriously, but Devil May Cry still manages to be fun to watch
July 10, 2026
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Ghost in the Shell anime director describes "spiritual communion" with original creator
Who among us hasn't spent days re-reading Ghost in the Shell and praying to an imaginary version of Masamune Shirow?
July 09, 2026
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Kadokawa Editor-in-Chief reveals the top 5 things a successful manga creator should have
Great art doesn't always make a great manga, which is why you need a couple other key skills.
July 09, 2026
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The Pitt Season 3 is going to be more political than ever
The Pitt Season 3 is airing in January 2027, but star Noah Wyle explains why the action takes place in November 2026.
July 09, 2026
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Wistoria: Wand and Sword release schedule (Updated July 2026): When Wistoria 67 will be released and where to read it
While we wait for Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 3, here is how to get caught up on the hit manga.
July 08, 2026
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Paramount+ is so confident about Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender, it's releasing three months earlier - in 2 weeks
After an ever-changing release date and minimal marketing, Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender finally has a trailer.
July 08, 2026
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There won't be enough consoles to play GTA 6 this year, warns industry insider
A PlayStation and Xbox console shortage is set to hit right when people will be wanting to play Grand Theft Auto VI.
July 08, 2026
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Why is Matt Damon perfect for The Odyssey? Because of his Martian role
Christopher Nolan says that Odysseus is a bit of an everyman, which is why he cast Matt Damon as the lead in The Odyssey.
July 08, 2026
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What is taking Beyond the Spider-Verse so long? The need to do something new
When you're making the biggest animated Spider-Man movie ever, you need to make sure it looks good on IMAX screens too.
July 07, 2026
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How Pokemon turned VIZ into a manga powerhouse and gave birth to the manga boom
The amount of money VIZ made off of Pokémon manga in one year is absurd.
July 07, 2026
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SCP creeps from the internet into movies with V/H/S partnership
The first SCP movie is coming as part of the V/H/S found footage series.
July 07, 2026
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Boruto release schedule (Updated July 2026): When the next chapter of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex is coming out
The story of Naruto isn't over yet, as his son has a manga with new Boruto chapters coming out most months.
July 06, 2026
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RuriDragon release schedule (updated July 2026): When the next chapter of RuriDragon will be released
RuriDragon has been plagued with breaks and hiatuses over the years, but here is what we know about the next chapter of this hit manga.
July 06, 2026
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Children of Blood and Bone author officially cuts ties with movie adaptation
Tomi Adeyemi posted a compilation of messages she has sent about walking away from the Children of Blood and Bone film.
July 06, 2026
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IMAX made Tom Holland think he was a bad actor (at least as far as Christopher Nolan was concerned)
Maybe someone should have told Tom Holland why Christopher Nolan kept shouting cut on the set of The Odyssey.
July 06, 2026
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One of Japan’s biggest manga publishers just apologized to one of its manga creators over poor working conditions
Akane Shimizu recently went public with the impacts of her abuse during the Cells at Work! serialization. Now Kodansha has issued an apology for mistakes made by their editorial team.
July 06, 2026
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Stardust Crusaders is where JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure finally becomes JoJo [Popverse Jump]
The introduction of Stands to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure suddenly gives the series its identity while still having enough threads to its past.
July 03, 2026
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Netflix ditches pure imagination, uses AI for its Willy Wonka reality show
Did we really need an AI-generated Gene Wilder voice-over in the new Netflix Willy Wonka show?
July 01, 2026
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The real inspiration behind Sam Riegel's Mighty Nein character? Parenting
Parenting is tough, but parenting in the middle of a Critical Role campaign is something else entirely.
July 01, 2026
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Avengers: Doomsday is an "emotionally mature" movie that deals with real world issues (with punching), say filmmakers
Avengers: Doomsday will have emotional complexity, says the Russo Brothers
July 01, 2026
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DC Studios boss reveals the company's secret mission: Win back audiences who lost faith in DC
Movies like Supergirl and Clayface are here to rebuild trust with fans who feel the previous DC films didn't handle their characters well, as per co-CEO Peter Safran
July 01, 2026
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Not even new Spy x Family and My Dress-Up Darling seasons could help CloverWorks pull a profit
If producing three hit anime seasons can't bring in money for CloverWorks, what can?
July 01, 2026
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A Morbius/Batman crossover? Sony made sure that didn’t happen
Matt Smith tried to sneak a reference to Jack Nicholson's Joker from the 1989 Batman movie into Sony Pictures' Morbius, but, in his words, "they fucking cut it out"
July 01, 2026
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Why Kentaro Miura believed Berserk’s giant sword could express human emotion
The Dragon Slayer is one of the most famous sword in pop culture and was a point of pride for the Berserk creator.
July 01, 2026
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The My Hero Academia superhero manga competitor Lady Justice was forced to be straight-up "erotic content" to get published by Shonen Jump, says creator
The Lady Justice creator says Shonen Jump editors demanded more fanservice before they would publish the manga.
July 01, 2026
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Fist of North Star creator Buronson hasn't had a new manga in three years because no one will publish him... but he's "still not ready to lose to the youngers"
Despite creating one of the most influential manga of all time, Fist of the North Star's Buronson can't get his more recent manga published.
July 01, 2026
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Attack on Titan creator has stopped drawing manga completely (even for fun!), and doesn't think he'll ever top the work he's most known for
When your first work is as big as Attack on Titan, it is easy to feel intimidated by trying anything new, which is how Hajime Isayama feels.
July 01, 2026
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MarriageToxin creator is "hella grateful" that anime Season 2 has been announced for 2027
MarriageToxin season 2 is coming in 2027 to give us more chaotic action and love connections.
June 30, 2026
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How the NY Times Best Sellers list became tired of Naruto always being the top manga, and why manga veteran Dallas Middaugh now distrusts the whole system
Manga industry veteran Dallas Middaugh shares why he has very little respect for the New York Times Best Sellers list.
June 30, 2026
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After speaking out about alleged "financial and sexual" abuse, manga creator Akane Shimzu says the threats escalated
The Cells at Work! creator says they have been threatened with legal action for the past six months while working toward a settlement.
June 29, 2026
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One of Japan’s biggest manga publishers is asking employees aged 45 or older to retire early
Kadokawa is one of the biggest Japanese publishers and they're looking to create a much younger workforce to cut costs.
June 29, 2026
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A new "queer joy" graphic novel imagines the worst fate imaginable: repeating sixth grade forever
Oni Press’ The Haven turns growing up queer into a time-loop fantasy.
June 26, 2026
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Akane-banashi is what happens if the world took comedy as seriously as it took sports [Popverse Jump]
Hit anime Akane-banashi is, basically, a shonen sports anime about a stand-up comedy set
June 26, 2026
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The surprising psychology behind manga pricing in the United States, from someone who's been doing it for 25 years for VIZ, Crunchyroll, Seven Seas, and more
Sure, we know the difference between $8 and $10, but do we really care?
June 25, 2026
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A whole batch of Dragon Ball manga got destroyed because one parent complained to Toys ‘R’ Us about Goku's penis
It apparently only took one complaint for Toys 'R' Us to toss out an early print run of Dragon Ball comics.
June 25, 2026
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Tom Cruise's new film trailer knows how to get you interested: remind you how much you love Tom Cruise
The teaser trailer for Digger spends more time celebrating Tom Cruise than telling us anything about the movie.
June 25, 2026
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Conan, what is best in life? An animated series from Samurai Jack's creator
Genndy Tartakovsky has been trying for nearly 20 years to make a Conan the Barbarian animated series and he's finally getting the chance.
June 25, 2026
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Classroom of the Elite release schedule (Updated July 2026): When to expect new chapters of the light novel and manga in English
Classroom of the Elite season 5 is coming, but you don't have to wait for it to find out what comes next.
June 25, 2026
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Mad Max: Furiosa was a "very difficult" shoot that hurt, says star Anya Taylor-Joy
Anya Taylor-Joy fought to get the ending for Furiosa that she was wanted, but she says she wanted different things from the film than George Miller wanted.
June 24, 2026
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Widow’s Bay almost happened a decade ago - but then Kate McKinnon’s Ghostbusters happened
Finding the right time to make a show can be tough, but the long wait to develop Apple TV's Widow's Bay only made it a better show
June 24, 2026
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The Beginning After The End release schedule (Updated July 2026): When the next chapter of the comic adaptation will be releaed
With The Beginning After The End novel finished, we just need the comic to catch up.
June 24, 2026
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The Boys boss is looking to rescue parts of Prime Video’s cancelled spin-off
The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke is as bummed as anyone else that Gen V was cancelled, but he wants to show more of Marie Moreau's story in the future
June 24, 2026
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Witch Hat Atelier release schedule (Updated July 2026): When chapter 98 of the magical manga will be released
Witch Hat Atelier remains one of the most beautifully drawn manga out there, so here is when the next chapter is coming out
June 24, 2026
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Bleach release schedule (updated July 2026): Will the iconic Shonen Jump manga return and when?
Rumors about the Bleach manga's return are swirling. Here is what we know.
June 24, 2026
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ThunderCats, Powerpuff Girls revivals in the development by Warner Bros. Animation
Nostalgia is a heck of a drug and Warner Bros is pushing it on multiple generations with both ThunderCats and Powerpuff Girls movies in development.
June 23, 2026
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The Batman writer pitched a wild Rocketeer sequel to Disney but it didn't fly
100 minutes focusing on how terrible the idea of strapping a rocket to your back is sounds like a wild - but amazing - movie concept
June 23, 2026
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The next X-Men movies will be very different from what came before - but filled with all the soap opera of the comics
The X-Men comics are basically just a soap opera with superpowers and that's what makes them great.
June 23, 2026
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20 years later, Silent Hill f writer's landmark visual novel gets second anime series
Higurashi: When They Cry remains one of the most beloved visual novels ever and we're excited to see it get a new anime series
June 23, 2026
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Akane-banashi is returning for Season 2 in just seven months
Akane-banashi Season 2 airs at the start of 2027, less than a year after Season 1 began airing
June 22, 2026
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Reality TV phenomenon Survivor is going to become a movie - and it'll be about animated animals
50 seasons of Survivor have proven the show has staying power. Now we get to see if it has box office power.
June 22, 2026
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Fallout Season 3 teased by Kyle MacLachlan: "This is the evolution"
The actor behind TV's Hank MacLean explains how the shocking ending of Fallout Season 2 could lead to the future of the Prime Video hit
June 22, 2026
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The GTA 6 release date for its price & pre-orders is bigger news than most anything this week
After months of rumors and speculation, we'll finally find out how much Grand Theft Auto VI will cost.
June 22, 2026
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David Bowie was rescued from the “most glorious outtake in history” on the set of Labyrinth
We nearly had a very different version of Magic Dance, if it wasn't for a difficult sound system on the set of Labyrinth
June 22, 2026
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The Bleach manga is making a surprise return after almost 5 years, at least that's what its in the manga rumor mill
We hear that the Bleach manga is returning to serialization this year, but they're just rumors for now.
June 22, 2026
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All Marvel Strike Force codes (Updated July 2026): Every active and expired code
All new Marvel Strike Force codes and every expired codes to look out for.
June 22, 2026
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X-Men: Apocalypse was filmed before anyone knew how it would end
The third act of the film was little more than a "beat sheet" according to editor and producer John Ottman
June 22, 2026
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The Apothecary Diaries release schedule (Updated July 2026): When every manga chapter will be released
We've got two Apothecary Diaries manga adaptations, plus a spinoff manga, so there is plenty for you to read.
June 19, 2026
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Frieren release schedule (Updated July 2026): When the hit fantasy manga will return from its long hiatus
When the release date for new chapters of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End are announced, we'll make sure you're the first to know.
June 19, 2026
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Why does the One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda keep defending sexual predators? [Popverse Jump]
As much as I admire Eiichiro Oda's work, I cannot understand his unwillingness to condemn the creators of Rurouni Kenshin and Toriko for their actions.
June 19, 2026
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Re: Zero release schedule (Updated July 2026): When the next volumes of the light novel and manga will be released
There are currently three versions of Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World coming out, and though their release schedules can be a bit tough to follow.
June 19, 2026
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Blue Box release schedule (Updated July 2026): When the new chapter of Blue Box is coming out
Blue Box 249 is coming out and we can help you find it.
June 19, 2026
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Margot Robbie's Ocean's Eleven prequel is still happening - and it's stealing even more Oscar nominees
So far, all three of the known cast of the Ocean's 11 prequel movie have at least been nominated for an Oscar, which is pretty impressive
June 18, 2026
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