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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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We asked the Baldur's Gate 3 cast which character would be the best DM and here is what they said
Baldur's Gate III's Devora Wilde, Neil Newbon, Jennifer English, and Aliona Baranova decide on their dream DM.
September 06, 2024
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With Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Michael Keaton's throwback era is well and truly here
The 80s were good to Keaton - better make the most of them.
September 04, 2024
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What would Lost have looked like if it had been made for Netflix? More swearing and fewer ad breaks, says showrunners
Let Sawyer swear, you cowards.
September 04, 2024
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The Dragon Ball Daima trailer promises to take the series where it has never gone before - the Demon Realm
Plus our first look at Super Saiyan Kid Goku.
September 04, 2024
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For the sake of world peace, Spy x Family Code: White will be streaming on Crunchyroll tomorrow
Get ready for a perfectly balanced ooting!
September 04, 2024
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Just how spooky will Agatha All Along be? Here is what the age rating for Disney+'s latest MCU series tells us
No one said getting what you wanted would be easy.
September 03, 2024
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Kodansha is setting up a manga pop-up in New York just in time for New York Comic-Con
We can't wait to finally do the Akira Slide without facing permanent injury.
September 03, 2024
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Netflix is releasing their own One Piece anime! Here is everything we know about the upcoming remake
We always need more One Piece in our lives.
September 03, 2024
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Watch out, Hawkins: Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy confirms he is back on set for Stranger Things season 5
We're still waiting for confirmation of how many episodes Levy will direct this season
September 03, 2024
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DC's Joker sequel earns an R rating for "some sexuality and brief full nudity" for Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga's upcoming caper
Its a mad, mad, mad world
September 03, 2024
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Who is Pain? Everything you need to know about one of Naruto's most dangerous villains
In his case, looks can actually kill.
August 31, 2024
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Bath & Body Works is answering our unasked questions about the Upside Down with new Stranger Things merch
Ever wondered what a Demogorgon smells like? Then you're in luck!
August 31, 2024
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One bit of casting ties Alien: Romulus and The Last of Us together in the most bizarre way
The horrors of pregnancy transcend movie universes.
August 31, 2024
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Looking forward to the Naruto live-action movie? Here's everything we know about it so far
The Naruto movie has been in development since 2015.
August 31, 2024
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Demon Slayer arcs, ranked: Ranking every part of Tanjiro's journey from Final Selection to Mugen Train to Sunrise Countdown
The road to a happy ending is paved in sorrow.
August 30, 2024
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Winona Ryder was reduced to tears on the set of Stranger Things when the young cast couldn't identify a vinyl record
What do you mean the 80s weren't twenty years ago?!?!
August 30, 2024
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Why the finales of My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen, and One Piece feel like the end of an era in manga
Even the best things must come to an end.
August 30, 2024
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Jurassic World Dominion sequel gets a new title and pair of images of its human cast in action
Jurassic World Rebirth lands in cinemas on July 2, 2025.
August 30, 2024
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A Deadpool & Wolverine easter egg hides a happy ending for Channing Tatum's Gambit
He finally made a name for himself.
August 28, 2024
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Wendy's appears to be changing the recipe for SpongeBob SquarePants' Krabby Patty in one major way
This is the Internet. Of course we noticed.
August 28, 2024
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Marvel Studios wants Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch back for Vision series on Disney+
Is anyone really leaving the MCU at this point?
August 28, 2024
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Sports manga & anime like Haikyu!! and Slam Dunk capture the true spirit of sports - and its not about winning
Sometimes we love a loser just as much as a winner
August 23, 2024
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Netflix is about to debut One Piece's best character: a half-human half-reindeer that will stretch the bounds of CGI
We love Tony Tony Chopper but he is gonna be so scary to look at.
August 23, 2024
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Bridgerton's Charithra Chandran joins One Piece season 2 as Miss Wednesday/ Nefertari Vivi
We're ready to get our whole heart broken by her all over again.
August 23, 2024
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Halle Berry & Mark Wahlberg turned their 30-year friendship into a hit Netflix movie
Sometimes the secret is to actually have known each other for decades.
August 22, 2024
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Stranger Things works because we all want friends like the Hawkins kids
It will be so hard to say goodbye to these kids.
August 22, 2024
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Haikyuu!! ending explained: How the manga delivered the emotional ending fans have been waiting for
Our boy Hinata is heading out into the world stage.
August 20, 2024
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The One Piece character designer obsessed over Oda's work to redesign the characters for the Netflix remake
With 25 years of One Piece to pour over, we're not surprised the process took two months
August 20, 2024
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Alien: Romulus director managed to get himself banned from the Alien subreddit for impersonating himself
You can't trust anyone to be who they say they are these days
August 20, 2024
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At long last, the Hunter x Hunter manga is returning after a 20-month hiatus - but they're a catch
20 months away from Gon and the gang is just too long.
August 20, 2024
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Marvel actor Simu Liu confirms Shang-Chi 2 is still happening - Eternals 2, not so much
We really can't wait to see him use those shiny new rings in action
August 19, 2024
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Toy Story movies are about moving on, but Pixar and Disney can't
The lack of change in the series is becoming really awkward.
August 19, 2024
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The One Piece anime is being delayed after an emergency recasting of Sabo
The original voice actor of Sabo was caught having an affair with a fan earlier this year.
August 19, 2024
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Jujutsu Kaisen creator Gege Akutami is ending the manga after 6 years - and its just 5 weeks away
Chapter 271 is the end of Yuji Itadori's story.
August 19, 2024
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Luther's wife was cut from The Umbrella Academy season 4 for the most obvious reason - Netflix cut their budget
Cutting the final season down by 40% is pretty harsh
August 16, 2024
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Abby actress in HBO's The Last of Us season 2 was given extra security due to gamers' online reaction to the character
This is why we can't have nice things.
August 16, 2024
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The First Slam Dunk is the perfect way to bring an anime back nearly 30 years after it ended
Never seen Slam Dunk? Don't let that stop you watching The First Slam Dunk on Netflix this month
August 16, 2024
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The real villain of the Alien franchise was always Weyland-Yutani - not the Xenomorphs
Unchecked corporate greed and incompetence make for dangerous bedfellows.
August 16, 2024
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Sexy X-Men '97 fan art is opening the door to why Marvel Studios fired showrunner Beau DeMayo, and why they are no longer giving him credit for his work on season 2
Beau DeMayo says it was because he posted some spicy fan-art during Pride Month. Marvel cites "egregious" conduct revealed by their investigation.
August 16, 2024
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Who is Marvel Comics' Diamondback? Everything you need to know about Captain America's iconic enemy and love interest
The character is notoriously bad at picking a side.
August 16, 2024
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How do you improve a show like Lost? Make less of it, according to the showrunners
"The best version of Lost" is apparently half the episode length of the early seasons.
August 16, 2024
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Catch up on the dark and intense world of every Death Note anime and live action series in order
Remember that gods of death love apples in Death Note.
August 16, 2024
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Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga release date: When is season 4 of the popular anime coming to Crunchyroll
The latest chapter in Rin and Yukio's story is coming soon!
August 15, 2024
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Dragon Ball Daima release date: Kid Goku returns to anime on Crunchyroll and Netflix this Fall
It is the first Dragon Ball show released since Akira Toriyama's death.
August 15, 2024
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