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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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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
Think you had a big weekend?
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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