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Alongside “Ghost in the Shell” and “Akira”, “Ninja Scroll” is considered one of the most influential anime movies of all time, particularly for highlighting that the category is not only addressed to children, as was the popular opinion before, especially outside of Japan.
Iconic Events Releasing’s 2024-2025 Ax Cinema Nights series will screen Ninja Scroll in over 500 U.S. theaters on September 11, 12 & 15 and be presented in both Japanese with English subtitles and English dub
A team of ninjas arrives at a village to investigate an epidemic that killed all of its inhabitants. However, they find themselves ambushed by a monster and end up dead except for a female kunoichi, Kagero, that the monster takes captive. Jubei, a masterless samurai, saves her but ends up in the middle of a larger case, which results in him having to fight the Eight Demons of Kimon, a team of ninjas with supernatural...
Iconic Events Releasing’s 2024-2025 Ax Cinema Nights series will screen Ninja Scroll in over 500 U.S. theaters on September 11, 12 & 15 and be presented in both Japanese with English subtitles and English dub
A team of ninjas arrives at a village to investigate an epidemic that killed all of its inhabitants. However, they find themselves ambushed by a monster and end up dead except for a female kunoichi, Kagero, that the monster takes captive. Jubei, a masterless samurai, saves her but ends up in the middle of a larger case, which results in him having to fight the Eight Demons of Kimon, a team of ninjas with supernatural...
- 9/6/2024
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
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"An actor can do whatever they want as long as they mean well when they do it."
Christopher Tung Shieh, or Chris Grace as he's more widely known, is an actor, comedian, vocalist, and the fat, gay child of immigrants. Our readers likely recognize him as a certifiable, "Hey, that guy!" character performer on comedy TV, including his roles as Jerry on "Superstore," the wrestling coach on "PEN15," and more recently, as himself on the Dropout shows "Um, Actually," "Play it By Ear," "Dirty Laundry," and "Make Some Noise." But listing credits can not and should not ever be treated as the totality of a person. We are not what we do. Who we are is defined by so much more than that. But exactly who is the person whose job is to pretend to be someone else? How does one be true to themselves when they must curate how...
Christopher Tung Shieh, or Chris Grace as he's more widely known, is an actor, comedian, vocalist, and the fat, gay child of immigrants. Our readers likely recognize him as a certifiable, "Hey, that guy!" character performer on comedy TV, including his roles as Jerry on "Superstore," the wrestling coach on "PEN15," and more recently, as himself on the Dropout shows "Um, Actually," "Play it By Ear," "Dirty Laundry," and "Make Some Noise." But listing credits can not and should not ever be treated as the totality of a person. We are not what we do. Who we are is defined by so much more than that. But exactly who is the person whose job is to pretend to be someone else? How does one be true to themselves when they must curate how...
- 9/6/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
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Back in 2013, Scarlett Johansson had already joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the role of Black Widow with several appearances in different movies. This time, however, she wanted to do something different.
Scarlett Johansson in Avengers: Age of Ultron | Credits: Marvel Studios
Wanting to work on an indie project, Scarlett Johansson was offered the role of The Female in the 2013 film Under The Skin which was a Sci-fi/thriller film by director Jonathan Glazer.
Scarlett Johansson Wanted To Do Something Different
Starring in these huge blockbusters with heavy sets, Scarlett Johansson wanted to do something different and quiet. That opportunity arose when Johansson was offered the role of The Female in an indie film titled Under The Skin.
Scarlett Johansson in a still from Under the Skin (2013) | Credits: BFI
With a budget of roughly $13 million dollars (via IMDb), Johansson traveled to Glasgow, Scotland to work alongside director Jonathan Glazer for the indie film.
Scarlett Johansson in Avengers: Age of Ultron | Credits: Marvel Studios
Wanting to work on an indie project, Scarlett Johansson was offered the role of The Female in the 2013 film Under The Skin which was a Sci-fi/thriller film by director Jonathan Glazer.
Scarlett Johansson Wanted To Do Something Different
Starring in these huge blockbusters with heavy sets, Scarlett Johansson wanted to do something different and quiet. That opportunity arose when Johansson was offered the role of The Female in an indie film titled Under The Skin.
Scarlett Johansson in a still from Under the Skin (2013) | Credits: BFI
With a budget of roughly $13 million dollars (via IMDb), Johansson traveled to Glasgow, Scotland to work alongside director Jonathan Glazer for the indie film.
- 9/4/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
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Nothing is worth living for more than an adorable puppy. The anime adaptation of Rie Nishida's Tono to Inu (Lord and Dog) retired samurai manga released a brand new trailer today, revealing an October 10 premiere date for the first episode of the first version of the series. The other versions will be broadcast over the week following the first episode. Tono to Inu TV Anime Trailer As mentioned, the series will have multiple versions, based on the previously announced four cast members. Starting with the Akio Otsuka (Batou in Ghost in The Shell ) WanWan! version on October 10, followed by the Tomokazu Sugita (Gintoki Sakata in Gintama ) PotePote! version on October 11, the Shunsuke Takeuchi (Alexander Yamato in King Of Prism ) KonKon! version on October 12 and finally the Masaki Aiba (a member of the male idol group Arashi) MofuMofu! version on October 13. They will all be voicing the titular Lord in Tono...
- 9/4/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
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Japanese publisher Kodansha, known for publishing popular manga like Akira, Sailor Moon, Attack On Titan, Blue Lock, among others, is set to host its first-ever immersive pop-up event in New York City this October.
The event, titled Kodansha House: Where Manga Meets, will open on Oct 4, 2024, at 45 Grand Street in SoHo. The pop-up will run from Wednesdays to Sundays, from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., throughout the entire month of October.
According to Kodansha, the pop-up will offer fans a unique space to celebrate manga through interactive exhibits, and other activities. Visitors can explore a gallery, café, lounge, and a manga library inside the pop-up.
Some of the attractions include the Akira Slide Photobooth, where fans can recreate the famous bike scene from the movie, and the Attack On Titan Photobooth, which allows visitors to interact with a scaled model of the walled village from the series.
Kodansha House will...
The event, titled Kodansha House: Where Manga Meets, will open on Oct 4, 2024, at 45 Grand Street in SoHo. The pop-up will run from Wednesdays to Sundays, from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., throughout the entire month of October.
According to Kodansha, the pop-up will offer fans a unique space to celebrate manga through interactive exhibits, and other activities. Visitors can explore a gallery, café, lounge, and a manga library inside the pop-up.
Some of the attractions include the Akira Slide Photobooth, where fans can recreate the famous bike scene from the movie, and the Attack On Titan Photobooth, which allows visitors to interact with a scaled model of the walled village from the series.
Kodansha House will...
- 9/3/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
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Cinematic explorations of artificial intelligence are numerous and varied. With “Time of Eve”, director Yasuhiro Yoshiura distils the ethical questions surrounding a robotic future into a café-sized plot filled with colorful characters.
Time of Eve is streaming on Jff Theater
In the not-so-distant future, humanoid robots have become an everyday norm, serving humanity by picking up the menial tasks that no one else wants to do. High-schooler Rikuo becomes troubled when he notices that the household android, Sammy, has been making detours when out and about. His investigation leads him to The Time of Eve, a secret café in which there’s only one rule: no discrimination between humans and robots. As Rikuo spends more time at the café, he begins to question everything he ever believed about androids and their capacity for humanity.
The small-scale narrative makes for a more intimate and character-driven plot than one might expect for an animated sci-fi about androids.
Time of Eve is streaming on Jff Theater
In the not-so-distant future, humanoid robots have become an everyday norm, serving humanity by picking up the menial tasks that no one else wants to do. High-schooler Rikuo becomes troubled when he notices that the household android, Sammy, has been making detours when out and about. His investigation leads him to The Time of Eve, a secret café in which there’s only one rule: no discrimination between humans and robots. As Rikuo spends more time at the café, he begins to question everything he ever believed about androids and their capacity for humanity.
The small-scale narrative makes for a more intimate and character-driven plot than one might expect for an animated sci-fi about androids.
- 9/2/2024
- by Tom Wilmot
- AsianMoviePulse
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1995’s Ghost in the Shell stands as a masterpiece made to be praised and put atop a pedestal. Scarlett Johansson’s live-action adaptation acts like an unfortunate addition no one really wants to talk about. In a series of failed live-action adaptations of anime, hers is a formidable contender in the worst way. For an actress who has so much talent in her, that was a film with a glaring red flag on it.
Scarlett Johansson in Ghost in the Shell | Credit: Paramount Pictures
She got a lot of hate for taking on the movie, especially over all the inescapable whitewashing claims. Johansson playing the role of a character called Motoko Kusanagi came as a surprise that offended many across the world.
Scarlett Johansson’s Ghost in the Shell Wasn’t That Bad
For all those who had watched Ghost in the Shell, the Scarlett Johansson adaptation came as a nightmare.
Scarlett Johansson in Ghost in the Shell | Credit: Paramount Pictures
She got a lot of hate for taking on the movie, especially over all the inescapable whitewashing claims. Johansson playing the role of a character called Motoko Kusanagi came as a surprise that offended many across the world.
Scarlett Johansson’s Ghost in the Shell Wasn’t That Bad
For all those who had watched Ghost in the Shell, the Scarlett Johansson adaptation came as a nightmare.
- 9/1/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
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During the 2019 Golden Globes Award, actress Sandra Oh took a moment to highlight Hollywood’s issue of whitewashing while praising the industry’s strides towards diversity. In her monologue alongside Andy Sandberg, the actress also called out films like Emma Stone’s Aloha and Ghost in the Shell.
Sandra Oh | Credit: @iamsandraohinsta via Instagram
Both films have been highly criticized for casting Emma Stone and Scarlett Johansson in roles meant for Asian characters. In response to the pointed mark, Stone spontaneously yelled out an apology, for her contribution to the significant issue in the film industry.
Emma Stone Shouts Apology at Golden Globes Amid Hollywood Whitewashing Criticism
Talking about diversity in Hollywood and its on-screen representation at the 2019 Golden Globes Awards, the co-host Sandra Oh highlighted the significance of Crazy Rich Asians, which was nominated for Best Picture – Musical or Comedy.
Crazy Rich Asians | Credit: Warner Bros.
“[tt3104988 autoCrazy Rich Asians...
Sandra Oh | Credit: @iamsandraohinsta via Instagram
Both films have been highly criticized for casting Emma Stone and Scarlett Johansson in roles meant for Asian characters. In response to the pointed mark, Stone spontaneously yelled out an apology, for her contribution to the significant issue in the film industry.
Emma Stone Shouts Apology at Golden Globes Amid Hollywood Whitewashing Criticism
Talking about diversity in Hollywood and its on-screen representation at the 2019 Golden Globes Awards, the co-host Sandra Oh highlighted the significance of Crazy Rich Asians, which was nominated for Best Picture – Musical or Comedy.
Crazy Rich Asians | Credit: Warner Bros.
“[tt3104988 autoCrazy Rich Asians...
- 9/1/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
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Over the years, Scarlett Johansson has become one of the most successful and respected actresses in Hollywood. However, one of the biggest mishaps of her professional life has continued to haunt her career. Although she has brought about a lot of change when it comes to how women are portrayed onscreen, especially when it comes to the superhero genre, she took part in quite an archaic practice.
Scarlett Johansson in Ghost in the Shell | Credit: Paramount Pictures
In her 2017 film, Ghost in the Shell, the actress was seriously criticized for playing the role of a character that should have been played by an Asian actor. While for years, this mistake has followed her career, there may be more to the reason why the film ended up failing.
If fans and critics are to be believed, the controversy surrounding the movie wasn’t the only reason why it ended up bombing.
Scarlett Johansson in Ghost in the Shell | Credit: Paramount Pictures
In her 2017 film, Ghost in the Shell, the actress was seriously criticized for playing the role of a character that should have been played by an Asian actor. While for years, this mistake has followed her career, there may be more to the reason why the film ended up failing.
If fans and critics are to be believed, the controversy surrounding the movie wasn’t the only reason why it ended up bombing.
- 9/1/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
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James Cameron's "The Terminator" is an undeniable action-horror classic, but seven years later — armed with groundbreaking digital technology and a budget that would make it the most expensive film at the time in history — he completely changed action films forever with "Terminator 2: Judgment Day." In the decades that have followed, countless creatives have desperately been trying to capture a morsel of the feast served up by Cameron, to varying degrees of success. Each "Terminator" sequel since, as well as the short-lived (and underrated) TV spin-off "The Sarah Connor Chronicles" exist in the shadow of Cameron's masterpiece, stalked by the looming threat of his genius not unlike a T-1000 tracking John Connor.
The latest addition to the beloved franchise is Netflix's "Terminator Zero," an anime series from studio Production I.G., written by Mattson Tomlin, and directed by Masashi Kudō (the "Bleach" franchise). Instead of rehashing a storyline that...
The latest addition to the beloved franchise is Netflix's "Terminator Zero," an anime series from studio Production I.G., written by Mattson Tomlin, and directed by Masashi Kudō (the "Bleach" franchise). Instead of rehashing a storyline that...
- 8/29/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
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As Rupert Sanders‘ The Crow update suffers the fate that befalls so many remakes, at least one person isn’t so surprised.
Alex Proyas, who directed the original 1994 movie based on the James O’Barr graphic novel, seems to be reveling in the $50 million Lionsgate remake’s negative reviews after it bombed at the box office with a $4.6 million opening last weekend.
Directed by Sanders, it follows Eric Draven (Bill Skarsgård) and Shelly Webster (FKA Twigs) as they fall in love in a rehabilitation facility and run away together. But when demons from her past catch up with them and murder the lovers, Eric comes back to life in order to exact his revenge.
Proyas took to Facebook ahead of the movie’s Aug. 23 premiere, posting a monocle emoji with a screenshot of a review about the “unfathomably awful goth remake.”
“Wow.
Alex Proyas, who directed the original 1994 movie based on the James O’Barr graphic novel, seems to be reveling in the $50 million Lionsgate remake’s negative reviews after it bombed at the box office with a $4.6 million opening last weekend.
Directed by Sanders, it follows Eric Draven (Bill Skarsgård) and Shelly Webster (FKA Twigs) as they fall in love in a rehabilitation facility and run away together. But when demons from her past catch up with them and murder the lovers, Eric comes back to life in order to exact his revenge.
Proyas took to Facebook ahead of the movie’s Aug. 23 premiere, posting a monocle emoji with a screenshot of a review about the “unfathomably awful goth remake.”
“Wow.
- 8/28/2024
- by Glenn Garner
- Deadline Film + TV
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With its blend of action, apocalyptic storytelling, and a terrifying vision of a world dominated by machines, The Terminator franchise has revolutionized the science fiction genre. Since James Cameron’s 1984 Terminator classic, this franchise has been a pop culture mainstay with its sequels, spin-offs, video games, and comic books, making over $2 billion in box office revenue alone.
A still from Terminator Zero trailer | Credit: I.G. Production
Adding to the success, now that the upcoming anime series Terminator Zero is on the horizon, fans of this franchise have even more reason to celebrate. Seemingly more intense and violent, the recent red band trailer of the Terminator Zero anime series has been released recently promising to deliver a much-needed shot of adrenaline to its viewers.
A Fresh Vision for The Beloved Franchise with Terminator Zero
The Batman co-writer and Project Power creator Mattson Tomlin is the brains behind Terminator Zero, which...
A still from Terminator Zero trailer | Credit: I.G. Production
Adding to the success, now that the upcoming anime series Terminator Zero is on the horizon, fans of this franchise have even more reason to celebrate. Seemingly more intense and violent, the recent red band trailer of the Terminator Zero anime series has been released recently promising to deliver a much-needed shot of adrenaline to its viewers.
A Fresh Vision for The Beloved Franchise with Terminator Zero
The Batman co-writer and Project Power creator Mattson Tomlin is the brains behind Terminator Zero, which...
- 8/25/2024
- by Moumita Chakraborty
- FandomWire
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A new version of “The Crow” is finally here. It’s been over a decade since Hollywood started trying to get a new adaptation of James O’Barr’s comic book series off the ground, with everyone from Bradley Cooper to Jason Momoa at one point attached to play the central figure. The iteration now playing stars Bill Skarsgård, who’s no stranger to donning creepy makeup as he played Pennywise in the two “It” movies.
An iconic version of “The Crow” hit theaters back in 1994 and marked a tragic release – star Brandon Lee was accidentally killed during filming by a prop gun. “Snow White and the Huntsman” and “Ghost in the Shell” filmmaker Rupert Sanders is the one who brings the 2024 version to life, complete with his signature visual flourishes.
For those interested in seeing how this new version fares, here’s everything you need to know about seeing “The Crow...
An iconic version of “The Crow” hit theaters back in 1994 and marked a tragic release – star Brandon Lee was accidentally killed during filming by a prop gun. “Snow White and the Huntsman” and “Ghost in the Shell” filmmaker Rupert Sanders is the one who brings the 2024 version to life, complete with his signature visual flourishes.
For those interested in seeing how this new version fares, here’s everything you need to know about seeing “The Crow...
- 8/24/2024
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
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This weekend marks the end of an era. A remake of 1994's "The Crow," which has been in development since at least 2008, has finally made it to theaters. Its odyssey saw four different directors come and go before it finally ended up in the hands of Rupert Sanders ("Ghost in the Shell"), and a string of actors attached to play protagonist Eric Draven -- including Bradley Cooper, Luke Evans, and Alexander Skarsgård. "The Crow" took so long to finally make it to production that the starring role ended up passing to a younger Skarsgård.
Now, "The Crow" has arrived and it's... bombing. Produced for $50 million, the movie is expected to gross just $5 million or less in its opening weekend, according to the Hollywood Reporter. On the box office charts, that will put it in a dismal seventh place as "Deadpool & Wolverine" reclaims the No. 1 spot. This marks back-to-back megabombs for distributor Lionsgate,...
Now, "The Crow" has arrived and it's... bombing. Produced for $50 million, the movie is expected to gross just $5 million or less in its opening weekend, according to the Hollywood Reporter. On the box office charts, that will put it in a dismal seventh place as "Deadpool & Wolverine" reclaims the No. 1 spot. This marks back-to-back megabombs for distributor Lionsgate,...
- 8/24/2024
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
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A new animated film set in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth universe is coming to theaters in 2024. The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim gives viewers a glimpse at a pivotal time period leading up to the events of The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
The film tells the story of Helm Hammerhand, a legendary king of Rohan. As ruler around 183 years before The Fellowship of the Ring, Helm faced a great threat to his people. The movie centers on this conflict and will show Helm’s leadership against darkness growing in Middle-earth. Actor Brian Cox lends his voice to Helm in the English version.
Japanese filmmaker Kenji Kamiyama directs the anime-style movie. He is known for his work on the acclaimed Ghost in the Shell TV series. Screenwriters Phoebe Gittins and Arty Papageorgiou expanded the tale, which was originally a brief passage in Tolkien’s appendices.
The...
The film tells the story of Helm Hammerhand, a legendary king of Rohan. As ruler around 183 years before The Fellowship of the Ring, Helm faced a great threat to his people. The movie centers on this conflict and will show Helm’s leadership against darkness growing in Middle-earth. Actor Brian Cox lends his voice to Helm in the English version.
Japanese filmmaker Kenji Kamiyama directs the anime-style movie. He is known for his work on the acclaimed Ghost in the Shell TV series. Screenwriters Phoebe Gittins and Arty Papageorgiou expanded the tale, which was originally a brief passage in Tolkien’s appendices.
The...
- 8/24/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
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Released in 1994, Alex Proyas’ The Crow became a cult hit more for the macabre mystique that surrounded it — its star, Brandon Lee, was tragically killed during production — than for its quality. Immensely stylish, but otherwise mediocre, it’s not surprising it was eyed for a remake. Its brooding, simple story of vengeance has loads of potential. This new version has, disappointingly, ported over all the mediocrity — and added more of its own — but precious little style.
In development for over 15 years, The Crow’s producers have described this not as a remake, but rather another take on James O’Barr’s 1980s comic. It’s neither, really. It borrows a kernel of O’Barr’s idea, and the goth trappings and high-contrast look of Proyas’ film, and jumbles them together with its own poorly explained mythology.
Bungles even the most basic storytelling.
In O’Barr’s telling, the Crow is created after a young couple,...
In development for over 15 years, The Crow’s producers have described this not as a remake, but rather another take on James O’Barr’s 1980s comic. It’s neither, really. It borrows a kernel of O’Barr’s idea, and the goth trappings and high-contrast look of Proyas’ film, and jumbles them together with its own poorly explained mythology.
Bungles even the most basic storytelling.
In O’Barr’s telling, the Crow is created after a young couple,...
- 8/23/2024
- by Olly Richards
- Empire - Movies
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Warner Bros. Pictures has dropped the new trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim and it looks like an epic animated adaptation. The events of the film are set 183 years before the original film trilogy and it explores the story of the King of Rohan, Helm Hammerhand, and his daughter Héra. Fans are excited about the film after the trailer managed to impress them.
A still from The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim | Credits: Warner Bros.
From the war visuals that remind fans of the original trilogy to the fierce female protagonist, there were a lot of things to love about the new series. Peter Jackson is involved in the series as an executive producer, while one actor from the original trilogy is confirmed to return—Miranda Otto as Éowyn.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Trailer...
A still from The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim | Credits: Warner Bros.
From the war visuals that remind fans of the original trilogy to the fierce female protagonist, there were a lot of things to love about the new series. Peter Jackson is involved in the series as an executive producer, while one actor from the original trilogy is confirmed to return—Miranda Otto as Éowyn.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Trailer...
- 8/23/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
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When I watch any film, I expect a certain degree of clarity. Events and emotions should flow logically from scene to scene, communicating to me a basic story or psychological journey. The logic needn't be straightforward, simple, or even realistic — complex and abstract dream logic is acceptable — but I should be able, as a viewer, to follow one scene to the next, understanding the way space and time work.
Rupert Sanders' new rendition of "The Crow," based on the tragic 1989 comic book by James O'Barr, lacks that vital clarity. Thanks to sloppy editing and a general lack of basic storytelling acumen, events speed past without much explanation, emotional resonance, or, in some scenes, basic communication. Despite being trapped in production hell for over a decade (and the elongated saga of this film's making has been covered ad nauseum for years), "The Crow" feels like a rush job, an idea that...
Rupert Sanders' new rendition of "The Crow," based on the tragic 1989 comic book by James O'Barr, lacks that vital clarity. Thanks to sloppy editing and a general lack of basic storytelling acumen, events speed past without much explanation, emotional resonance, or, in some scenes, basic communication. Despite being trapped in production hell for over a decade (and the elongated saga of this film's making has been covered ad nauseum for years), "The Crow" feels like a rush job, an idea that...
- 8/22/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
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There’s a haunting simplicity to James O’Barr’s comic book “The Crow.” The story claims that sometimes — only sometimes — people die under such sad circumstances that their soul can’t rest, so they’re guided back to the land of the living by a crow, in order “to put the wrong things right.” It’s a tale of grief, mostly stuck in the “anger” phase, in which a beautiful walking corpse metes out violent vengeance against the unapologetically evil.
Alex Proyas’ feature film adaptation of “The Crow” was itself the source of overwhelming tragedy when its star, Brandon Lee — the son of martial arts icon Bruce Lee — died in an accident on set. This context can make Proyas’ film hard to watch: Lee’s complicated portrayal of a sad soul coming to terms with pain and mortality hits extremely close to home. But his performance also makes the film incredibly powerful.
Alex Proyas’ feature film adaptation of “The Crow” was itself the source of overwhelming tragedy when its star, Brandon Lee — the son of martial arts icon Bruce Lee — died in an accident on set. This context can make Proyas’ film hard to watch: Lee’s complicated portrayal of a sad soul coming to terms with pain and mortality hits extremely close to home. But his performance also makes the film incredibly powerful.
- 8/22/2024
- by William Bibbiani
- The Wrap
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Kinobetreiber erhielten bereits auf den Filmtagen Köln einen ersten Eindruck von „The Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim“. Jetzt hat Warner Bros. den ersten Trailer des Anime-Prequels veröffentlicht, das in die Zeit vor den Geschehnissen von „Der Herr der Ringe“ zurückgeht.
Kenji Kamiyama gilt als Legende unter den Anime-Regisseuren. Er war beteiligt an Klassikern wie „Akira“ und „Little Nemo“, führte Regie bei der „Ghost in the Shell“-Fernsehserie und „Eden of the East“. Er gibt dem „Der Herr der Ringe“ einen ganz neuen Spin mit „The Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim“, einem Anime-Prequel, das 261 Jahre vor „Die Gefährten“ angesiedelt ist und das auf einer Geschichte von J.R.R. Tolkien basiert, die sich im Appendix von „Der Herr der Ringe“ findet. Jetzt hat Warner Bros. den ersten Trailer des 130-minütigen Filmevents veröffentlicht, das am 12. Dezember in die deutschen Kinos kommen wird.
Kenji Kamiyama gilt als Legende unter den Anime-Regisseuren. Er war beteiligt an Klassikern wie „Akira“ und „Little Nemo“, führte Regie bei der „Ghost in the Shell“-Fernsehserie und „Eden of the East“. Er gibt dem „Der Herr der Ringe“ einen ganz neuen Spin mit „The Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim“, einem Anime-Prequel, das 261 Jahre vor „Die Gefährten“ angesiedelt ist und das auf einer Geschichte von J.R.R. Tolkien basiert, die sich im Appendix von „Der Herr der Ringe“ findet. Jetzt hat Warner Bros. den ersten Trailer des 130-minütigen Filmevents veröffentlicht, das am 12. Dezember in die deutschen Kinos kommen wird.
- 8/22/2024
- by Thomas Schultze
- Spot - Media & Film
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In the quiet before the storm in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, a man who would be king meets a daughter who can never wear such a crown. The man is Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen), son of Arathorn, and the lady is Éowyn (Miranda Otto), niece of the Rohan’s aged and infuriated monarch. They both come from great lineage, with Aragorn even praising Éowyn as being “a daughter of kings” and a shieldmaiden of Rohan. But as the hour grows late, and a foul threat blows from the south, Éowyn’s pride knows no joy.
“Women of this country learned long ago that those without swords can still die upon them,” she intones.
It is one of the best lines in the Lord of the Rings trilogy and it’s taken straight from Professor J.R.R. Tolkien’s text. When considered by itself, this is a grim...
“Women of this country learned long ago that those without swords can still die upon them,” she intones.
It is one of the best lines in the Lord of the Rings trilogy and it’s taken straight from Professor J.R.R. Tolkien’s text. When considered by itself, this is a grim...
- 8/22/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
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J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic legendarium is back on the big screen this December, in a way that we’ve never seen Middle-Earth before — as an anime film. Finally, we’ve now got the first trailer for “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim,” Kenji Kamiyama’s bold new vision of that sword-and-sorcery universe, executive produced by Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, and released by Warner Bros. Watch it above.
The 58-year-old Kamiyama worked his way up in anime, initially as a background artist on “Akira” and “Kiki’s Delivery Service,” before making his debut as a director with “MiniPato.” He directed several of the “Ghost in the Shell” sequels as well as serving as co-director alongside Shinji Aramaki on “Blade Runner: Black Lotus,” which was a co-production of Crunchyroll and Adult Swim.
Warner Bros. tapped him for “War of the Rohirrim,” a unique expansion of the...
The 58-year-old Kamiyama worked his way up in anime, initially as a background artist on “Akira” and “Kiki’s Delivery Service,” before making his debut as a director with “MiniPato.” He directed several of the “Ghost in the Shell” sequels as well as serving as co-director alongside Shinji Aramaki on “Blade Runner: Black Lotus,” which was a co-production of Crunchyroll and Adult Swim.
Warner Bros. tapped him for “War of the Rohirrim,” a unique expansion of the...
- 8/22/2024
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
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Every Middle-earth fan may have their eyes set on the premiere of The Rings of Power Season 2 later this month, but Warner Bros. has just dropped a look at another highly anticipated project—The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.
The film is set to release later this year during the Christmas season, and this first trailer gives us a look at the Land of the Horse Lords hundreds of years before the events of the Lotr trilogy.
Official Trailer for Lotr: The War of the Rohirrim
Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson is also attached as a producer for the movie, and at the helm is Kenji Kamiyama, known for his work on Ghost in the Shell, Eden of the East, and Akira. Here...
Every Middle-earth fan may have their eyes set on the premiere of The Rings of Power Season 2 later this month, but Warner Bros. has just dropped a look at another highly anticipated project—The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.
The film is set to release later this year during the Christmas season, and this first trailer gives us a look at the Land of the Horse Lords hundreds of years before the events of the Lotr trilogy.
Official Trailer for Lotr: The War of the Rohirrim
Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson is also attached as a producer for the movie, and at the helm is Kenji Kamiyama, known for his work on Ghost in the Shell, Eden of the East, and Akira. Here...
- 8/22/2024
- EpicStream
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Forth Eorlingas! With The Rings Of Power's return to our screens mere days away, and Andy Serkis' intriguing The Hunt For Gollum movie looming on the horizon, Middle-earth is well and truly back on the menu. But among the projects based on J. R. R. Tolkien's legendary fantasy series heading our way, perhaps most exciting — and certainly most unique — is Lord Of The Rings: War Of The Rohirrim, Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex director Kenji Kamiyama's upcoming anime movie set two centuries before Peter Jackson's iconic trilogy. Produced by Rings veteran Phillipa Boyens alongside Jackson and Fran Walsh, Kamiyama's film stars Brian Cox as Helm Hammerhand, the club-fisted King of Rohan who gave Helm's Deep its name. And if its jaw-slackening, just-dropped first trailer is anything to go by, War Of The Rohirrim will definitely live up to its name. Check it out below...
- 8/22/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - Movies
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One of Japanese animation’s premiere filmmakers, Kenji Kamiyama, is about to march into Middle-earth for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, an animated fantasy epic set 183 years before the War of the Ring. With unforgettable animated projects like Napping Princess, Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade, East of Eden, and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex under his belt, today’s The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim trailer demonstrates Kenji Kamiyama’s eye for adventure, emotion, and jaw-dropping fantasy action.
Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan. A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for his father’s death, forces Helm and his people to make...
Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan. A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for his father’s death, forces Helm and his people to make...
- 8/22/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
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For over 15 years, a remake of “The Crow” has been in development with countless directors and stars cycling in and out. A new spin on the stylistically influential comic book movie from 1994 that is mostly remembered for the tragic on-set death of star Brandon Lee would fall apart just as quickly it would generate heat or a star to coalesce in some way. At various points in time actors like Bradley Cooper, Jason Momoa and Luke Evans were attached to prior iterations of the project. All of them went away.
But now, a new version of “The Crow” finally opens wide courtesy of Lionsgate Friday, with Bill Skarsgård as the doomed title character and pop star FKA Twigs as Shelly, his equally doomed fiancée. The story follows these doomed lovers who are murdered, only for Skarsgård’s character to get a chance at revenge by sacrificing himself, traversing the lands...
But now, a new version of “The Crow” finally opens wide courtesy of Lionsgate Friday, with Bill Skarsgård as the doomed title character and pop star FKA Twigs as Shelly, his equally doomed fiancée. The story follows these doomed lovers who are murdered, only for Skarsgård’s character to get a chance at revenge by sacrificing himself, traversing the lands...
- 8/22/2024
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
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The hardcore 2D speedrunning platformer Eden Genesis gleefully puts its raison d’etre out there within minutes: “The laws of physics do not work the same way here as in the real world.” Your character, Leah Anderson, is told that by an AI named Cora while standing within a virtual representation of her own mind, which she has entered as part of an experimental procedure meant to help her literally fight the synthetic neurodegeneration (Snd) within her. The result is the most enjoyable (and gamified) medical evaluation you’re ever likely to receive, a gravity-defying romp that has you shooting a Debugger and swinging a Bifocal Pulse Sword instead of peeing into a cup and coughing for a stethoscope.
Eden Genesis takes its name from a game-within-a-game that Leah used to play, an instance of which has been used as the hub setting for your viral countermeasures. Now, alongside the...
Eden Genesis takes its name from a game-within-a-game that Leah used to play, an instance of which has been used as the hub setting for your viral countermeasures. Now, alongside the...
- 8/22/2024
- by Aaron Riccio
- Slant Magazine
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"They want a war... I will give it to them."
Following several brief teasers, Netflix (via Toonado.com) has released an action-packed full trailer for Zack Snyder's adult animated Norse mythology series, Twilight of the Gods, which is set to premiere on the streaming service on September 19.
This "blood, sex and dragons" promo makes it abundantly clear that this will not be a show for the whole family, as a mortal warrior named Sigrid wages war against Loki, Thor and all of their fellow Asgardian gods in extremely violent fashion while also taking care of some other business in the bedroom.
"In a mythical world of great battles, great deeds, and great despair, Leif (Stuart Martin), a mortal king, is saved on the battlefield by Sigrid (Sylvia Hoeks), an iron-willed warrior with whom he falls in love," reads the recently-released synopsis. "On their wedding night, Sigrid and Leif survive...
Following several brief teasers, Netflix (via Toonado.com) has released an action-packed full trailer for Zack Snyder's adult animated Norse mythology series, Twilight of the Gods, which is set to premiere on the streaming service on September 19.
This "blood, sex and dragons" promo makes it abundantly clear that this will not be a show for the whole family, as a mortal warrior named Sigrid wages war against Loki, Thor and all of their fellow Asgardian gods in extremely violent fashion while also taking care of some other business in the bedroom.
"In a mythical world of great battles, great deeds, and great despair, Leif (Stuart Martin), a mortal king, is saved on the battlefield by Sigrid (Sylvia Hoeks), an iron-willed warrior with whom he falls in love," reads the recently-released synopsis. "On their wedding night, Sigrid and Leif survive...
- 8/22/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
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The world has been hit hard with the recent news of the passing of a beloved Japanese voice actress, known and cherished for her portrayal of Motoko Kusanagi in the Ghost in the Shell film franchise and, more recently, in the Call of Duty Mobile game as the same character.
Atsuko Tanaka’s death, from an undisclosed illness, has left a void in the hearts of fans and colleagues alike, who have been mourning her loss for the past few days.
Remembering Atsuko Tanaka, Voice of Call of Duty’s Mokoto Kusanagi Skin
The actress’s contributions to the voice acting industry are nothing short of legendary.
She’s most recognized for bringing Motoko Kusanagi from the Ghost in the Shell animated film franchise to life, and she voiced the Call of Duty Mobile skin of the character as well.
The voice actress of Motoko Kusanagi, named Atsuko Tanaka, has...
Atsuko Tanaka’s death, from an undisclosed illness, has left a void in the hearts of fans and colleagues alike, who have been mourning her loss for the past few days.
Remembering Atsuko Tanaka, Voice of Call of Duty’s Mokoto Kusanagi Skin
The actress’s contributions to the voice acting industry are nothing short of legendary.
She’s most recognized for bringing Motoko Kusanagi from the Ghost in the Shell animated film franchise to life, and she voiced the Call of Duty Mobile skin of the character as well.
The voice actress of Motoko Kusanagi, named Atsuko Tanaka, has...
- 8/22/2024
- by Vibha Hegde
- FandomWire
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Scarlett Johansson, celebrated for her versatility and iconic roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has consistently proven her acting prowess. Known for her distinctive voice and dynamic performances, the actress has earned widespread acclaim. However, early in her career, she encountered a notable setback when Pixar, a major animation studio, passed on her for a role.
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Despite her enthusiasm for venturing into animation, Pixar failed to recognize her potential. But Johansson did not hold back in voicing her frustration and openly criticized the studio for overlooking her talents in a past interview.
Scarlett Johansson Criticizes Pixar for Turning Down Her Vocal Talent
Scarlett Johansson always knew she wanted to be an actor, driven by a passion to explore every aspect of the craft. Her early years in the industry, however, were challenging. Sent to countless commercial auditions, she often struggled to land roles,...
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Despite her enthusiasm for venturing into animation, Pixar failed to recognize her potential. But Johansson did not hold back in voicing her frustration and openly criticized the studio for overlooking her talents in a past interview.
Scarlett Johansson Criticizes Pixar for Turning Down Her Vocal Talent
Scarlett Johansson always knew she wanted to be an actor, driven by a passion to explore every aspect of the craft. Her early years in the industry, however, were challenging. Sent to countless commercial auditions, she often struggled to land roles,...
- 8/21/2024
- by Sakshi Singh
- FandomWire
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The anime fandom lost another special talent today, the reputed Japanese voice actress Atsuko Tanaka died from an unnamed illness at the age of 61. Sadly few people might remember her name, but everyone will surely remember her from all the iconic characters (like Konan from Naruto) she voiced in her career.
Konan from Naruto | Credits: Studio Pierrot
With a career that spanned over three decades, the late Tanaka-sensei made a truly considerable mark on the industry—becoming notably the voice of Motoko Kusanagi in Ghost in the Shell. She had a large portfolio of memorable roles to her name. Below, we focus on five of her most notable anime appearances that a lot of you never might have expected.
5. Lisa - Lisa: Jojo’s Bizarre Adventures Lisa Lisa from Jojo’s Bizarre Adventures | Credits: David Productions
Atsuko Tanaka did the voice of Lisa Lisa, the mysterious and seductive heroine...
Konan from Naruto | Credits: Studio Pierrot
With a career that spanned over three decades, the late Tanaka-sensei made a truly considerable mark on the industry—becoming notably the voice of Motoko Kusanagi in Ghost in the Shell. She had a large portfolio of memorable roles to her name. Below, we focus on five of her most notable anime appearances that a lot of you never might have expected.
5. Lisa - Lisa: Jojo’s Bizarre Adventures Lisa Lisa from Jojo’s Bizarre Adventures | Credits: David Productions
Atsuko Tanaka did the voice of Lisa Lisa, the mysterious and seductive heroine...
- 8/21/2024
- by Diganta Mondal
- FandomWire
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Image via the official Ghost in the Shell website The son of voice actor Atsuko Tanaka announced on his X (formerly Twitter) account that his mother passed at the age of 61 on August 20, with Mausu Promotion also announcing the news on the same day. Tanaka’s son, fellow voice actor Hikaru Tanaka, noted that she did not want to reveal the name of the disease but revealed she had been battling the condition for the past year. Atsuko Tanaka is best known as the voice of Motoko Kusanagi in the Ghost in the Shell franchise, Bayonetta in the Bayonetta games, Lisa Lisa in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure , Hanami in Jujutsu Kaisen , Konan in Naruto and many more. Here is the message from Hikaru Tanaka along with a translation: To all of you who have always been a part of our lives, On August 20, 2024, my mother Atsuko Tanaka, a voice actor, passed away.
- 8/20/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
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The voice-acting industry in anime is lamenting the passing away of Atsuko Tanaka. Tanaka, who voiced Mokoto Kusanagi from Ghost in the Shell, has passed away at the age of 61 due to an unknown illness. Her legacy in voicing anime characters has forever shaped Japanese animation and dubbing.
Atsuko Tanaka and her son Hikaru Tanaka | Credit: X
Atsuko Tanaka’s extraordinary voice gifted life to various characters in multiple anime and movies. She also developed her work of dubbing by giving a Japanese voice to international celebrities. The news about her passing was reported by her management company and confirmed by her son, Hikaru Tanaka, which shipped a wave of anguish among the anime community.
A Farewell Tribute from Atsuko Tanaka’s Son Mokoto Kusanagi from Ghost in the Shell | Credit: Production I.G.
Hikaru Tanaka posted a biding message on X (formerly Twitter) via OriconNews, conveying his gratitude towards his mother.
Atsuko Tanaka and her son Hikaru Tanaka | Credit: X
Atsuko Tanaka’s extraordinary voice gifted life to various characters in multiple anime and movies. She also developed her work of dubbing by giving a Japanese voice to international celebrities. The news about her passing was reported by her management company and confirmed by her son, Hikaru Tanaka, which shipped a wave of anguish among the anime community.
A Farewell Tribute from Atsuko Tanaka’s Son Mokoto Kusanagi from Ghost in the Shell | Credit: Production I.G.
Hikaru Tanaka posted a biding message on X (formerly Twitter) via OriconNews, conveying his gratitude towards his mother.
- 8/20/2024
- by Akihito Chakma
- FandomWire
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Atsuko Tanaka, known for her role as Motoko Kusanagi in Ghost in the Shell, passed away on Aug 20, 2024, at the age of 61. This news was shared by her agency through an official statement and confirmed by her son, voice actor Hikaru Tanaka.
In his post, Hikaru Tanaka explained that Atsuko had been battling illness for nearly a year but chose not to disclose the specific nature of her disease in keeping with her wishes.
Checkout the full statement by Hikaru Tanaka below:
To all those who have always supported us,
On August 20, 2024, my mother, the voice actress Atsuko Tanaka, peacefully passed away.
To all the fans who loved Atsuko Tanaka, and to all those in the industry who took care of her during her life, I thank you deeply on her behalf.
It deeply saddens me to inform you of our parent-child relationship in this way.
In accordance with her wishes,...
In his post, Hikaru Tanaka explained that Atsuko had been battling illness for nearly a year but chose not to disclose the specific nature of her disease in keeping with her wishes.
Checkout the full statement by Hikaru Tanaka below:
To all those who have always supported us,
On August 20, 2024, my mother, the voice actress Atsuko Tanaka, peacefully passed away.
To all the fans who loved Atsuko Tanaka, and to all those in the industry who took care of her during her life, I thank you deeply on her behalf.
It deeply saddens me to inform you of our parent-child relationship in this way.
In accordance with her wishes,...
- 8/20/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
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Since its local release in May, Soi Cheang’s action sensation Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In has become Hong Kong’s second-biggest domestic hit ever, earning $13.7 million in a city of just 7.2 million residents. But not only has the film reinvigorated Hong Kong’s fabled martial arts genre; it also has revived — if only fleetingly — one of the world’s most alluring architectural monstrosities: the Kowloon Walled City.
Once the most densely populated place on earth, the Kowloon Walled City was an effectively lawless enclave of Hong Kong that grew from the footprint of a small Chinese military fort into a labyrinthine urban microcosm. With no formal infrastructure, its towering, interconnected buildings were constructed haphazardly, creating a dark maze of narrow alleys and secret passages. Before its demolition in 1993, the Walled City had over 35,000 people living in an area of less than seven acres (which amounts to more than...
Once the most densely populated place on earth, the Kowloon Walled City was an effectively lawless enclave of Hong Kong that grew from the footprint of a small Chinese military fort into a labyrinthine urban microcosm. With no formal infrastructure, its towering, interconnected buildings were constructed haphazardly, creating a dark maze of narrow alleys and secret passages. Before its demolition in 1993, the Walled City had over 35,000 people living in an area of less than seven acres (which amounts to more than...
- 8/13/2024
- by Patrick Brzeski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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The official website for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Rie Nishida's Tono to Inu comedy manga series has released a key visual. As previously reported , the anime is set to premiere in Japan in October 2024. Key visual The site has also revealed four cast members who will play the human protagonist character, Tono. The mystery of the four people cast to play Tono will be revealed in a future release of information. The four members who will play Tono include: Akio Otsuka (Batou in Ghost in The Shell ) Tomokazu Sugita (Gintoki Sakata in Gintama ) Masaki Aiba (a member of male idol group Arashi) Shunsuke Takeuchi (Alexander Yamato in King Of Prism ) Related: Tono to Inu TV Anime Debuts in October 2024 The manga first ran for four chapters on Flex Comix's web manga site Comic Polaris in March 2021. After a favorable reception, serialization began in October 2021. Three tankobon volumes...
- 8/10/2024
- by Mikikazu Komatsu
- Crunchyroll
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Scarlett Johansson’s plethora of successful movies has cemented her status as a major star in the Hollywood business. However, even she is not immune to controversies that stir public debate. One such instance was her involvement in the movie Ghost in the Shell, adapted from a beloved Japanese manga.
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But the movie faced severe backlash for casting Johansson, a White actress, for the role of Major Motoko Kusanagi (live-action Mira Killian), a character who is Japanese. However, despite this outrage, the actress in a past interview detailed she may return for a sequel. But her participation depends on one crucial condition.
Scarlett Johansson Demands This One Specific Condition for Ghost in the Shell Sequel
Scarlett Johansson is undoubtedly one of Hollywood’s finest leading ladies, with blockbusters like Avengers and Lucy under her belt. So, her participation...
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But the movie faced severe backlash for casting Johansson, a White actress, for the role of Major Motoko Kusanagi (live-action Mira Killian), a character who is Japanese. However, despite this outrage, the actress in a past interview detailed she may return for a sequel. But her participation depends on one crucial condition.
Scarlett Johansson Demands This One Specific Condition for Ghost in the Shell Sequel
Scarlett Johansson is undoubtedly one of Hollywood’s finest leading ladies, with blockbusters like Avengers and Lucy under her belt. So, her participation...
- 8/9/2024
- by Sakshi Singh
- FandomWire
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Terminator Zero Unveils Astonishing New Poster Ahead of Premiere - Main Image
Arriving soon as a Netflix original, "Terminator Zero" is a sci-fi anime series that draws inspiration from James Cameron's original Terminator series and is animated by renowned Japanese director Masashi Kudo.
Executive produced by David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Don Granger (Skydance Studios), the film blends the spirit of anime with the iconic Terminator, thanks to the support of Production I.G., the animation studio behind Ghost in the Shell.
A new poster for Terminator Zero has been released ahead of its premiere.
As depicted in the poster, the protagonist, Eiko, is sent back in time to protect Malcolm Lee, a scientist who can destroy Kokoro (Skynet). He tries to create an AI system that can compete with Kokoro's onslaught on humanity.
Meanwhile, Malcolm is tormented by a future assassin whose actions will determine the fate of his three children.
Arriving soon as a Netflix original, "Terminator Zero" is a sci-fi anime series that draws inspiration from James Cameron's original Terminator series and is animated by renowned Japanese director Masashi Kudo.
Executive produced by David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Don Granger (Skydance Studios), the film blends the spirit of anime with the iconic Terminator, thanks to the support of Production I.G., the animation studio behind Ghost in the Shell.
A new poster for Terminator Zero has been released ahead of its premiere.
As depicted in the poster, the protagonist, Eiko, is sent back in time to protect Malcolm Lee, a scientist who can destroy Kokoro (Skynet). He tries to create an AI system that can compete with Kokoro's onslaught on humanity.
Meanwhile, Malcolm is tormented by a future assassin whose actions will determine the fate of his three children.
- 8/7/2024
- EpicStream
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In today’s world, the most popular anime spots are taken up by typical shounen or isekai series, and studios are racing for the money-grab manga. While a handful of unique series are still released, they are often times underrated. A Studio Drive x Production Ig collaboration series, however, attempts to challenge this homogeneity by adapting a famous horror manga.
Junji Ito has several critically acclaimed manga, but one of his most famous creations is Uzumaki. The upcoming anime adaptation of the manga has the power to not only make you scared but it will also be one of the few anime that can make you feel goosebumps days after watching it.
Junji Ito’s Uzumaki is Ready to Change the Horror Anime Genre Forever Kirie Goshima in Uzumaki | Studio Drive
Uzumaki follows a couple in a quiet Japanese town that is often engulfed in supernatural elements. Both the characters...
Junji Ito has several critically acclaimed manga, but one of his most famous creations is Uzumaki. The upcoming anime adaptation of the manga has the power to not only make you scared but it will also be one of the few anime that can make you feel goosebumps days after watching it.
Junji Ito’s Uzumaki is Ready to Change the Horror Anime Genre Forever Kirie Goshima in Uzumaki | Studio Drive
Uzumaki follows a couple in a quiet Japanese town that is often engulfed in supernatural elements. Both the characters...
- 8/6/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
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Popular gaming platforms Roblox and Fortnite will be key marketing platforms for the launch of Toei Animation’s upcoming English-language film “Hypergalactic.”
"Hypergalactic” is directed by David N. Weiss, produced by Joseph Chou and created by Oshima Naoto. It follows an adventurous teenage girl and her baby brother in the not-so-distant future, after they liberate the forgotten protector of Earth, Okon in the hopes that he can help reunite them with their missing parents. Adam Devine, J.K. Simmons, Sam Richardson and Elsie Fisher lead the voice cast.
While Europe’s Charades is handling conventional film licensing, Los Angeles and Boston-based digital tech company Spaceport has been recruited by the Japanese studio to power the countdown to blast-off of the English-language feature which is in post-production and is expected to release in 2025.
As the film is a new property, rather than an existing franchise, Spaceport’s mission is to create fandom...
"Hypergalactic” is directed by David N. Weiss, produced by Joseph Chou and created by Oshima Naoto. It follows an adventurous teenage girl and her baby brother in the not-so-distant future, after they liberate the forgotten protector of Earth, Okon in the hopes that he can help reunite them with their missing parents. Adam Devine, J.K. Simmons, Sam Richardson and Elsie Fisher lead the voice cast.
While Europe’s Charades is handling conventional film licensing, Los Angeles and Boston-based digital tech company Spaceport has been recruited by the Japanese studio to power the countdown to blast-off of the English-language feature which is in post-production and is expected to release in 2025.
As the film is a new property, rather than an existing franchise, Spaceport’s mission is to create fandom...
- 8/6/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
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What does it take to write one of the best metalcore albums of the year? A lot of anime apparently, at least according to Jack Beatson and Tyler Norris of the Delaware band Foreign Hands. From crushing riffs to emotive lyrics, What’s Left Unsaid pulls at the heartstrings the same way many of your favorite anime series do. I spoke with them ahead of the album’s release to talk about meeting other nerds on tour, the origins of their love of the medium, and exploring every genre anime has to offer. Have there been any bands that you've toured with that are also big anime fans? Jack Beatson : Obviously SeeYouSpaceCowboy, I know you've talked to them before. Tyler, are you thinking of anyone? Tyler Norris : I think SeeYouSpaceCowboy was the biggest weebs we know. Connie and Ethan mentioned that you would go to comic shops and load up on Blu-rays,...
- 8/5/2024
- by Alex Lebl
- Crunchyroll
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The first teaser for Netflix anime Terminator Zero offered a tantalising if all-too-brief glimpse at Mattson Tomlin (The Batman II) and Ghost In The Shell animation outfit Production Ig's upcoming take on James Cameron's iconic sci-fi franchise. The latest trailer, released earlier today, gives us a better sense of what the eight-part series has in store for us as it introduces viewers to Malcolm Lee (André Holland), a genius scientist who becomes the target of Timothy Olyphant's time-traveling Terminator when his work in artificial intelligence places him in AI big bad Skynet's crosshairs. Check out the apocalyptic new trailer below:
Set after the events of James Cameron's Terminator 2: Judgment Day but outside of the Connors' orbit, Tomlin's series will see Holland's maverick scientist Malcolm, plagued by nightmares of a nuclear apocalypse, take the fight to Skynet with the creation of AI Kokoro (Rosario Dawson). However, in time-honoured Terminator tradition,...
Set after the events of James Cameron's Terminator 2: Judgment Day but outside of the Connors' orbit, Tomlin's series will see Holland's maverick scientist Malcolm, plagued by nightmares of a nuclear apocalypse, take the fight to Skynet with the creation of AI Kokoro (Rosario Dawson). However, in time-honoured Terminator tradition,...
- 7/31/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - TV
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The Netflix anime series “Terminator Zero” brings the franchise back to its horror roots on August 29, and an epic brand new official trailer has arrived this afternoon.
Watch the official trailer for “Terminator Zero” below, which is set to the Smashing Pumpkins’ song “Disarm.” This is the coolest Terminator trailer we’ve seen in many years.
Ann Dowd (Hereditary), André Holland (“Castle Rock”) and Sonoya Mizuno (Civil War) recently joined the show’s voice cast, alongside Timothy Olyphant as the Terminator.
Rosario Dawson will voice Kokoro, “an advanced AI and Japan’s answer to Skynet.” Deadline notes, “If brought online, Kokoro will be endowed with the same power as Skynet.”
"Terminator Zero” comes from Showrunner/Executive Producer/Writer Mattson Tomlin (Project Power, The Batman II). Here’s the official synopsis for the new series…
“2022: A future war has raged for decades between the few human survivors and an endless army of machines.
Watch the official trailer for “Terminator Zero” below, which is set to the Smashing Pumpkins’ song “Disarm.” This is the coolest Terminator trailer we’ve seen in many years.
Ann Dowd (Hereditary), André Holland (“Castle Rock”) and Sonoya Mizuno (Civil War) recently joined the show’s voice cast, alongside Timothy Olyphant as the Terminator.
Rosario Dawson will voice Kokoro, “an advanced AI and Japan’s answer to Skynet.” Deadline notes, “If brought online, Kokoro will be endowed with the same power as Skynet.”
"Terminator Zero” comes from Showrunner/Executive Producer/Writer Mattson Tomlin (Project Power, The Batman II). Here’s the official synopsis for the new series…
“2022: A future war has raged for decades between the few human survivors and an endless army of machines.
- 7/31/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
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Updated: Netflix has dropped the official trailer for Terminator Zero, its upcoming animated franchise reboot. The series premieres on Judgment Day, August 29, the same date in 1997, as revealed in Terminator 2: Judgment Day, that the artificial intelligence network known as Skynet becomes self-aware and usurps its human masters, leading to an all-out war between humanity and machines.
“The end of the world comes tomorrow,” a dire warning heard in the trailer as scientist Malcolm Lee tries to save the world.
Watch the latest trailer above and previously released teaser trailer below.
Previous, July 15: “This isn’t what you think it is. You can’t see it yet. But you’ve been on a collision course your entire life. There is no going back. Not really. It will never…never…stop.” So begins the first trailer for Terminator Zero, Netflix’s upcoming animated franchise reboot, with a voiceover narrated by...
“The end of the world comes tomorrow,” a dire warning heard in the trailer as scientist Malcolm Lee tries to save the world.
Watch the latest trailer above and previously released teaser trailer below.
Previous, July 15: “This isn’t what you think it is. You can’t see it yet. But you’ve been on a collision course your entire life. There is no going back. Not really. It will never…never…stop.” So begins the first trailer for Terminator Zero, Netflix’s upcoming animated franchise reboot, with a voiceover narrated by...
- 7/31/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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It’s almost August, which means two things: It’s the last month of the summer movie season, and we’re into the traditional “Dog Days of Summer” when studios often dump a lot of crap in hopes that moviegoers, at least those not taking their last-minute vacations, might go see them. Oddly, this month we also have a number of original films with just two franchise reboots, and a couple movies based on popular books and one video game. Read on for Gold Derby’s August 2024 box office preview.
"Alien: Romulus” (20th Century – Aug. 16)
Uruguyan filmmaker Fede Alvarez (“Don’t Breathe”) is the latest director to take over this long-running horror sci-fi franchise that began all the way back in 1979 with Ridley Scott‘s “Alien.” Scott is still involved as a producer after directing “Prometheus” and “Alien: Covenant” in 2012 and 2017, respectively, the former being the highest-grossing movie in the franchise with $402.4 million worldwide.
"Alien: Romulus” (20th Century – Aug. 16)
Uruguyan filmmaker Fede Alvarez (“Don’t Breathe”) is the latest director to take over this long-running horror sci-fi franchise that began all the way back in 1979 with Ridley Scott‘s “Alien.” Scott is still involved as a producer after directing “Prometheus” and “Alien: Covenant” in 2012 and 2017, respectively, the former being the highest-grossing movie in the franchise with $402.4 million worldwide.
- 7/30/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
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Set in the colorful and chaotic world of Night City, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners has earned praise for its striking graphics, engaging plot, and diverse cast of characters. Directed by Hiroyuki Imaishi, the series has captured the attention of viewers all over the world. However, despite the success, the series’ limited runtime has prevented the director to explore and develop the plot for many characters. Among them, the most notable is none other than Rebecca, who is also one of the most underrated characters in the series.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners | Credit: Studio Trigger
Based on the video game Cyberpunk 2077 by Polish studio CD Projekt Red, the anime series was animated by Japanese animation studio Trigger under the supervision of CD Projekt and premiered on Netflix in September 2022. With the highly detailed universe of Cyberpunk 2077 serving as the setting, limiting the storyline to a small number of episodes led to certain characters and subplots being underexplored.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners | Credit: Studio Trigger
Based on the video game Cyberpunk 2077 by Polish studio CD Projekt Red, the anime series was animated by Japanese animation studio Trigger under the supervision of CD Projekt and premiered on Netflix in September 2022. With the highly detailed universe of Cyberpunk 2077 serving as the setting, limiting the storyline to a small number of episodes led to certain characters and subplots being underexplored.
- 7/30/2024
- by Moumita Chakraborty
- FandomWire
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Los Angeles, CA – Corvus Belli’s worldwide table top game sensation Infinity, an intense wargame of counter-espionage set in a sci-fi, high-tech future universe, is expanding the franchise with an organic foray into animation – courtesy of renowned producer/director Jay Oliva, the animator responsible for nine Warner Bros. hit films, including the universally acclaimed two-part Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. Produced by Lex+Otis Studios and TeamTO, the series – Infinity: Paradise Lost – had its industry unveiling in France at the Annecy Film Festival last month, and is currently entertaining distributors.
Infinity, the game and its animated series, finds mankind nearly 200 years into an alternate future where humanity has departed Earth and colonized multiple star systems. While there is a shared, albeit tense unity among these planetary factions, conflicts still exist as great nations attempt to maintain control of resources in order to further enhance their grip on power. Aliens...
Los Angeles, CA – Corvus Belli’s worldwide table top game sensation Infinity, an intense wargame of counter-espionage set in a sci-fi, high-tech future universe, is expanding the franchise with an organic foray into animation – courtesy of renowned producer/director Jay Oliva, the animator responsible for nine Warner Bros. hit films, including the universally acclaimed two-part Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. Produced by Lex+Otis Studios and TeamTO, the series – Infinity: Paradise Lost – had its industry unveiling in France at the Annecy Film Festival last month, and is currently entertaining distributors.
Infinity, the game and its animated series, finds mankind nearly 200 years into an alternate future where humanity has departed Earth and colonized multiple star systems. While there is a shared, albeit tense unity among these planetary factions, conflicts still exist as great nations attempt to maintain control of resources in order to further enhance their grip on power. Aliens...
- 7/25/2024
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
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Los Angeles, CA – Corvus Belli’s worldwide table top game sensation Infinity, an intense wargame of counter-espionage set in a sci-fi, high-tech future universe, is expanding the franchise with an organic foray into animation – courtesy of renowned producer/director Jay Oliva, the animator responsible for nine Warner Bros. hit films, including the universally acclaimed two-part Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. Produced by Lex+Otis Studios and TeamTO, the series – Infinity: Paradise Lost – had its industry unveiling in France at the Annecy Film Festival last month, and is currently entertaining distributors.
Infinity, the game and its animated series, finds mankind nearly 200 years into an alternate future where humanity has departed Earth and colonized multiple star systems. While there is a shared, albeit tense unity among these planetary factions, conflicts still exist as great nations attempt to maintain control of resources in order to further enhance their grip on power. Aliens...
Los Angeles, CA – Corvus Belli’s worldwide table top game sensation Infinity, an intense wargame of counter-espionage set in a sci-fi, high-tech future universe, is expanding the franchise with an organic foray into animation – courtesy of renowned producer/director Jay Oliva, the animator responsible for nine Warner Bros. hit films, including the universally acclaimed two-part Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. Produced by Lex+Otis Studios and TeamTO, the series – Infinity: Paradise Lost – had its industry unveiling in France at the Annecy Film Festival last month, and is currently entertaining distributors.
Infinity, the game and its animated series, finds mankind nearly 200 years into an alternate future where humanity has departed Earth and colonized multiple star systems. While there is a shared, albeit tense unity among these planetary factions, conflicts still exist as great nations attempt to maintain control of resources in order to further enhance their grip on power. Aliens...
- 7/25/2024
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
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The threat of artificial intelligence has evolved from a radical science-fiction fantasy into a very real concern that continues to change the world with each passing day. Technology and entire industries are being redefined by mankind’s growing reliance on artificial intelligence. The prospect of a technological singularity and an A.I.-driven robot apocalypse may have seemed like cinematic make-believe back when James Cameron and Gale Anne Hurd’s The Terminator was released in 1984. However, four decades later, techno-armageddon feels more plausible than ever, and it’s the perfect time to revisit a franchise that’s as totemic as Terminator.
There have been Terminator comics, video games, and even a series of novels, but it has proven to be a challenge to properly cultivate the right cyberpunk dystopian energy that’s become synonymous with the franchise. Acclaimed animation studio, Production I.G, in association with Skydance Television and Netflix Animation,...
The threat of artificial intelligence has evolved from a radical science-fiction fantasy into a very real concern that continues to change the world with each passing day. Technology and entire industries are being redefined by mankind’s growing reliance on artificial intelligence. The prospect of a technological singularity and an A.I.-driven robot apocalypse may have seemed like cinematic make-believe back when James Cameron and Gale Anne Hurd’s The Terminator was released in 1984. However, four decades later, techno-armageddon feels more plausible than ever, and it’s the perfect time to revisit a franchise that’s as totemic as Terminator.
There have been Terminator comics, video games, and even a series of novels, but it has proven to be a challenge to properly cultivate the right cyberpunk dystopian energy that’s become synonymous with the franchise. Acclaimed animation studio, Production I.G, in association with Skydance Television and Netflix Animation,...
- 7/25/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
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Mattson Tomlin can’t quite believe that he’s here, sitting in the Netflix offices talking about his soon-to-be-released Terminator anime with Production I.G.
“It started with a phone call out of the blue,” he recalls. “I was directing my movie Mother/Android, which is also about another robot apocalypse.” The film takes from Tomlin’s own experience as an adoptee and has what he calls “a completely different emotional tenor” than Terminator, but that didn’t stop him from comparing the two.
Tomlin’s remit was simple: craft an animated TV show made with Netflix and their partners Production I.G, the famed Japanese animation studio behind hits such as Ghost in the Shell and Psycho-Pass. It was then that the writer/director had a realization. “Oh, it’s gonna be a very different mode than the $200 million blockbusters they’ve been making.” The only story...
Mattson Tomlin can’t quite believe that he’s here, sitting in the Netflix offices talking about his soon-to-be-released Terminator anime with Production I.G.
“It started with a phone call out of the blue,” he recalls. “I was directing my movie Mother/Android, which is also about another robot apocalypse.” The film takes from Tomlin’s own experience as an adoptee and has what he calls “a completely different emotional tenor” than Terminator, but that didn’t stop him from comparing the two.
Tomlin’s remit was simple: craft an animated TV show made with Netflix and their partners Production I.G, the famed Japanese animation studio behind hits such as Ghost in the Shell and Psycho-Pass. It was then that the writer/director had a realization. “Oh, it’s gonna be a very different mode than the $200 million blockbusters they’ve been making.” The only story...
- 7/25/2024
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
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