‘Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers’ Anime to Air in 2025
For all you fans of the Guilty Gear fighting game series, Arc System Works America, Inc., in partnership with Sanzigen Studios, revealed at Anime Expo 2024 today the synopsis, main cast, and teaser trailer for the upcoming “GUILTY GEAR STRIVE: DUAL RULERS” anime series, premiering in 2025!
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New Image from ‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of The Rohirrim’ Rides Online
Anime Expo is in full swing, and in addition to all the manga and anime goodness, Warner Bros. Animation also debuted a new image for The Lord of the Rings: The War of The Rohirrim.
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Getting Ready For Anime Expo 2024!
Anime Expo 2024 is starting tomorrow at the Los Angeles Convention Center and we are excited beyond belief to get this party started. This year’s lineup includes exclusive premieres, celebrations, panels, talent appearances and more, along with Industry and Guests of Honor such as Ryōko Kui, the creator of Delicious in Dungeon, mecha visionary Shōji Kawamori, Persona 3/4/5 director Katsura Hashino and Studio Ghibli’s Yoichi Nishikawa.
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The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is Coming to Anime Expo 2024
I adore all things Sanrio so I’m so freaking excited for this year’s Anime Expo to have the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck once more for four days! As part of the celebration of Hello Kitty’s 50th Anniversary this year, Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is rolling out a collection of all NEW exclusive merchandise. EEeeeee!!
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Inspired By Real Events, South Korean Drama ‘Hijack 1971’ Lands in Select Theaters
In 1971, a domestic Korean Air Lines passenger flight between Gangneung and Seoul was hijacked by a man threatening to blow up the plane unless they rerouted to North Korea. The terrifying one-hour situation was heavily followed by Korean and international media, resulting in changes in South Korea’s aviation policies.
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Tom Hopper on the Fun of His ‘Space Cadet’ Role and Following Your Dreams
Tom Hopper portrays Logan in Space Cadet. The new comedy will be released tomorrow, July 4 on Prime Video.
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ATARASHII GAKKO! Teams Up with MILLI for “Drama” Music Video
ATARASHII GAKKO! is another step closer to conquering the world. Having just completed the first leg of their World Tour, the four new school leaders — Suzuka, Mizyu, Rin, and Kanon — have teamed up with Thai-rapper MILLI to debut a music video for the song, “Drama,” featured on their latest full length album, AG! Calling.
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CAPE Making an Impact at Anime Expo 2024
CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment) is coming to Anime Expo this Friday! Join them for their conversation on AAPI’s Impact in Entertainment where they feature Ultraman: Rising Co-Director John Aoshima, Stunt Performer Pingi Moli (Hobbs & Shaw; Rebel Moon), Writer Prathi Srinivasan (Titans, Plan B), and Shōgun actor Toshi Toda! The panel will be moderated by CAPE’s Executive Director Michelle Sugihara.
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TOKYOPOP Announces Anime Expo 2024 Panels and Show Exclusives
Publisher TOKYOPOP returns to Anime Expo this summer as it announces plans and show exclusives for Anime Expo 2024. Included for this year’s event will be a slate of some truly awesome panels, special guests, and special booth activities and premiums (so many specials!) that will be available during the convention.
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Kevin Bacon Talks Playing the Villain in ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’
Kevin Bacon portrays Cade Grant in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. The new movie is finally streaming on Netflix and it’s a can’t-miss for any Beverly Hills Cop fan.
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If You Feel It, Chase It with the New ‘Twisters’ Featurette
We’re almost to the release of Twisters folks, and I couldn’t be more excited! The legacy sequel to the 1996 blockbuster Twister is coming fast. And this week, Universal released a new featurette for the upcoming blockbuster giving us a sneak peek at the wild characters we’re about to meet!
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt Previews His New ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ Character
Joseph Gordon-Levitt has officially joined the Beverly Hills Cop franchise as Detective Bobby Abbott in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. The movie premieres July 3 on Netflix.
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Polly Pocket Harry Potter Compact Makes Big Magic for Fans of the Acclaimed Series
When a nostalgic toyline like Polly Pocket crosses over with the magic of the Harry Potter book series, fans of both will embark on a trip down memory lane. Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products and Polly Pocket are collaborating for an all-new Polly Pocket™ Harry Potter™ Compact.
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Celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Pixar’s ‘Up’ with BoxLunch
It’s no exaggeration to say that Up is, perhaps, one of the best animated features ever created. Featuring a completely original story with a beautiful heart at its center, Carl Fredrickson, Russell, Dug, Kevin, and Ellie became legendary characters in the pantheon of Pixar and Disney protagonists. And now, 15 years after its release, BoxLunch is commemorating this classic with an all new line of merchandise inspired by the legacy of the movie.
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‘Trap’ Trailer Finds Josh Hartnett at the Center of a Dark and Sinister Event
Warner Bros. has released the newest trailer for M. Night Shyamalan‘s latest twisted thriller, Trap. The film stars Josh Hartnett as a father — and probable serial killer known as the Butcher — who takes his teen daughter (Ariel Donoghue) to attend a concert of her favorite pop star (Saleka Shyamalan), where he realizes its actually an elaborate trap set up by the police to arrest him.
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NOC Review: ‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story’ Will Make You Believe
My hope is that the title for this review won’t get me sued by the makers of Ted Lasso. But in my defense, I’m mostly just playing off the tagline of one of the greatest superhero movies ever made. And in that grand tradition, we now have a stellar documentary telling the inspirational story of one of the most iconic superheroes ever! No, not Superman. The late, great actor and activist, Christopher Reeve.
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A Los Angeles Theatre Review: ‘Unbroken Blossoms’
There is a sense of tragedy to acknowledge that whenever there is progress made with any given historically underrepresented community in the United States, history always finds a way to repeat itself. Are we doomed to keep repeating that cycle? Such is the question presented in the East West Players production of Unbroken Blossoms, a world premiere play written by Philip W. Chung and directed by Jeff Liu.
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Interviews with the Cast and Producers of ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ from the NY Premiere
At the New York Premiere of A Quiet Place: Day One in partnership with Tribeca Festival, I spoke with Lupita Nyong’o, Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff, Djimon Hounsou, Michael Bay, and Vicki Dee Rock. You can now experience the day the world went quiet in theaters.
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NOC Review: A Satisfying Visit to ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’
Since the first film became a phenomenon in 2018, the Quiet Place franchise has, well, quietly and stealthily become one of the most consistently entertaining franchises in cinema for the past decade. The first two movies were a lot of fun, and I’m pleased to report that the spin-off prequel, A Quiet Place: Day One, has only served to further that reputation, living up to the legacy of its predecessors in a satisfying, emotional, and thrilling way.
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‘A Sacrifice’ Stars Eric Bana and Sadie Sink Break Down the Movie’s Ending
Eric Bana and Sadie Sink portray Ben and Mazzy in A Sacrifice, which is based on the novel Tokyo Nobody by Nicholas Hogg. The film is now playing in theaters and this interview will contain major spoilers.
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Universal Studios Hollywood Adds Super Fun Interactive Wall to Super Nintendo World
The interactivity at Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood is so much more than just Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge or Toadstool Cafe. There are also four interactive games guests can play to get four keys to defeat the mischievous Bowser Jr., who has stolen the Golden Mushroom! Now, at Universal Studios Hollywood scores with the debut of a new interactive wall, located within the Frosted Glacier area at Super Nintendo World.
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The F’n Tokucast: ‘Kamen Rider Black Sun’ Episode 1, Attack of the Spider Man
Finally, after weeks of technical issues and failed attempts, we return with our first F*ckin’ Tokucast! This week, we dive into Kamen Rider Black Sun, Episode 1. If you want to watch along with us, you can check out Kamen Rider Black Sun on Amazon Prime.
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Universal Resorts Add ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ to Halloween Horror Nights
There’s something strange and weird happening at both Universal Resorts, so it’s time to call the Ghostbusters. The doors to an all-new haunted house inspired by Sony Pictures’ Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire open at Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort on Friday, August 30, and at Universal Studios Hollywood on Thursday, September 5.
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