For anime fans who came of age during the medium’s explosive international growth in the 1990s, few films carry the same reputation as Ninja Scroll. Released in Japan in June 1993, the dark fantasy action film became one of the defining gateway anime for Western audiences. Its blend of graphic violence, mature themes, and breathtaking … Read more
Oliver Tree was among six people killed in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. He was 32 Melanie Martinez paid tribute to her ex-boyfriend Oliver Tree, fondly recalling his “soft heart” and being “a true artist in every way” following the singer’s death on Sunday. Tree, who was born Oliver Tree Nickell … Read more
Content Warning: This article contains discussions of drug use that some readers may find distressing. The Joker has committed some of the most grotesque acts in the DC Universe, from brutally murdering Jason Todd with a crowbar and explosives to shooting and paralyzing Barbara Gordon, then tormenting Commissioner Gordon with horrific images of her suffering. … Read more
Julia Garner also makes a cameo in the clip for the Confessions II single Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter hit the dance floor in the eye-popping new music video for their Confessions II collaboration, “Bring Your Love.” Directed by Torso, the visual is set in an enormous club space, and opens with a great shot of … Read more
Pokémon is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and that means a number of mainline games, including Gen 5’s Pokémon Black and White, are getting new releases in various ways. Even the Pokémon TCG is getting in on the milestone with the upcoming 30 Celebration collection. And while most of the merch and video games … Read more
The history of video games that get adapted into movies is one that’s a mixed bag at best. For the longest time, films based on video games were met with widespread disdain from both longtime fans of the franchise and critics. Super Mario Bros., DOA: Dead or Alive, Doom, Tekken, BloodRayne, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, and … Read more
Craig Duncan, the current head of Xbox Game Studios, has just announced his departure from the company. Duncan took over the position of Xbox Game Studios Head in November 2024, but is now leaving the company after 19 months in the role. Xbox Game Studios Chief of Staff Louise O’Connor is also leaving the company. … Read more
President Donald Trump announced Monday that a July 4th event on the National Mall in Washington, planned to commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary, will be a “Trump rally.” In a Truth Social post Monday morning, Trump said the event, which is slated to be held near the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument, will be “the most … Read more
The flashier aesthetics of the digital era often overshadow retro anime, yet several titles from the ’80s and ’90s easily hold up against anything modern studios produce. Such works built the foundation for genres that dominate anime today, from mecha drama to psychological horror. Revisiting them reveals craftsmanship that modern audiences rarely credit. Studios like … Read more
When creating the Star Wars sequel trilogy, Disney faced the difficult task of creating a new antagonist who could live up to Darth Vader, one of the most iconic villains in all of popular culture. Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens introduced Ben Solo, better known as Kylo Ren, leader of the Knights … Read more