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Fans ofStudio Ghibliand legendary animatorHayao Miyazakiknow thatThe Boy and the Heronwas one of the most eagerly anticipated animated movies in a long time. This film marked Miyazaki’s return to anime after years of retirement rumors, and it was a visual masterpiece. But the toll it took on Miyazaki’s mental and emotional health reveals a dark story behind the films' creation. In a new documentary titledHayao Miyazaki and the Heron, Miyazaki offers a peak into the intense struggle and suffering involved in bringingThe Boy and the Heronto life, culminating in a somber confession about the sacrifices required to make a work of that scale....

Summary One Piecehas been portraying its source material effortlessly so far, butwith season 2 set to dive into more outlandish storylines, there are some anime moments that it may find hard to capture. Despite not sticking to the anime or manga timelines to the letter,One Pieceseason 1put all the original joy and attitude of artist Eiichiro Oda’s story on screen in a way that felt more faithful than perhaps any other live-action anime adaptation....

Water-type Pokémon are among the most versatile and popular cards inPokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, offering some incredibly powerfulcards to build a deck around. When used effectively, Water-type cards can be exceptionally quick, delivering swift, high-damage attacks that overwhelm opponents. Their resistance toFire-type Pokémon cardsalso makes them a strong defensive choice, providing a counter against some of the game’s Fire-based heavy hitters. For those that want to get the full potential out of Water-type Pokémon, deck balance and cohesion are very important....

Marvel Studios’What If…?series has come to an end before the Multiverse Saga show had a chance to adapt some of Marvel Comics’What If…?stories, many of which would have worked perfectly in theMCU. Spanning three seasons between 2021 and 2024,What If…?explored a variety ofalternate universes across the MCU’s multiverse, putting interesting spins on the classic adventures of the MCU and introducing variants of some of Marvel’s most beloved characters. However, the MCU’sWhat If…?...

Mentions of organ trafficking, murder attempts, death, bullying, racism, and xenophobia. Warning: major spoilers for Netflix’s The Kings of Tupelo docuseries Netflix’s documentary miniseriesThe Kings of Tupelotakes a look at a wild series of events in the town of Tupelo, Mississippi, that peaked with an attempt to kill President Obama, and it’s full of shocking reveals and twists. Netflix’s catalog of true-crime documentary series continues to expand, and one of its latest additions isThe Kings of Tupelo....

Warning! SPOILERS For 1923 Season 2 This article contains mentions of sexual assault. Alexandra Dutton (Julia Schlaepfer) faces a series of awful events in1923.The future Countess of Sussex meets Spencer Dutton (Brandon Sklenar) in1923season 1, deciding to leave an engagement after meeting the famous Protectorate of Kenya hunter. Amid a whirlwind romance, the1923charactersface grave circumstances, suggesting their love story is star-crossed, and they may never see life on Jacob (Harrison Ford) and Cara Dutton’s (Helen Mirren) ranch together....

Summary Alien: Romuluscurrently has an 83% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, with most reviews agreeing it is the bestAlienmovie since the franchise’s first two installments. WhiletheAlienmoviesmake for one of the most popular sci-fi franchises of all time, it has struggled for over 30 years when it comes to recapturing the essence of the first two films. David Fincher’sAlien 3was the first of many divisive attempts at bringing the saga back to the big screen, with Ridley Scott’sAlienprequels being the most recent ones....

The bestAnnie Murphymovies and TV shows showcase theSchitt’s Creekstar’s near-inimitable comedic timing and natural charisma. Born in 1986, in Ottawa, Canada, Annie Murphy first captured audiences' attention with her breakout role asAlexis Rose inSchitt’s Creek, a performance that won her an Emmy Award and solidified her as a star. However, this was far from her earliest role. Since her 2007 debut, fans have loved Annie Murphy for her sharp wit, expressive acting, and ability to bring depth to even the most over-the-top characters....

WARNING! Spoilers for One World Under Doom #2 TheAvengershave expanded their roster to welcome villains into the team, and readers are getting an early look at this unexpected line-up in action. That’s right: theMasters of Evilhave become Avengers now that a common enemy is uniting the heroes and their adversaries. Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are making a controversial move by recruiting these nefarious newcomers to the Avengers, but the end result may be worth the risk....

Summary WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for Batman: The Brave and the Bold #14! One iconicJustice LeagueDark hero has donned the Dark Knight’s cape and cowl, resulting inBatman’smost horrifying redesign yet. This eldritch horror-inspired look poses the ultimate challenge to cosplayers and is reminiscent of the Caped Crusader’s vampiric form featured in theElseworldstrilogy,Batman & Dracula. Deadman’s Batman form transforms the Dark Knight from peak human condition into something straight out of a Lovecraftian tale....

Summary Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Ultimate Black Panther #7!With his vibranium suit alone,Black Pantheris one of the most formidable superheroes in the entire Marvel Universe, and that’s not even considering his superhuman powers, his fighting skills, and his intellect. And now, that suit has become even more powerful thanks to the assistance of another powerful superhero,Storm, who has just used her powers toupgrade Black Panther’s armorbeyond what his vibranium could accomplish by itself....

Saoirse Ronan addresses the rumor of her being on Netflix’sThe Chronicles of Narniareboot. Following Disney’s footstep, Netflix has acquired the rights to adaptthe famous C.S. Lewis book series. With the network tapping Greta Gerwig to write at least two movies for the reboot, the director’s frequent collaborator,Saoirse Ronan, is rumored to star in those films. OnJimmy Kimmel Live!, Ronan, who is the lead in both Gerwig’sLady BirdandLittle Women, talked about her relationship with the director, teasing the possibility of her being in the upcomingThe Chronicles of Narniafilms....

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Outlander season 7, episode 10.Caitríona Balfe opens up about Claire’s heart-wrenching reaction to the presumed death of Jamie inOutlander’s most recent episode.Outlanderseason 7 episode 10features Claire devastated by news of Jamie’s (Sam Heughan) ship, theUtopian, being lost at sea with no survivors. Unable to process the grief, Claire locks herself in her room, grappling with the idea of a life without her soulmate. Balfe’s portrayal of Claire Fraser has earned her critical acclaim, including multiple award nominations, while the show itself has garnered praise for its dramatic storytelling and imaginative historical backdrop....