Watching Sailor Moon for the first time now feels different than it did in 1992. The show was made with the technology and storytelling styles of the early ’90s, and those choices—like the limitations of broadcast television and conventions of the time—are noticeable today and can make it a bit harder to get into.
Sanrio recently shared the results from the first part of its annual character ranking, and Pompompurin is currently in first place! This is especially exciting as it’s Pompompurin’s 30th anniversary year. The votes counted for these midterm results were collected between April 9th and May 6th.
I was at this amazing event over three days! They had this really cool, chill lounge – all blue lights and shiny chrome – it was the perfect place to relax. And the coffee? Dead Good Coffee was there with a matcha bar serving drinks all day! But the best part was getting a first look at their new sneakers. We could try them on and even take our own polaroids to remember the moment. It was seriously awesome!
The new film, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, is leaving dedicated fans uncertain about the future of the series. While it initially looked like a third movie was definitely happening—plans even went as far as—Sony Pictures now appears to be reconsidering its options, potentially leaving fans disappointed.
To celebrate 20 years as a leading music streaming service, Spotify has launched “Spotify 20: Your Party of the Year(s).” This feature lets longtime users explore their entire listening history with a personalized look back at their time on the platform. It’s an expanded version of Spotify’s popular annual Wrapped feature, going beyond just the last year to reveal details like when users first signed up, the very first song they played, and the total number of unique tracks they’ve listened to over the years.
Summer commutes can be really uncomfortable, but Sony has a new device designed to keep you cool before you even start to sweat. The Sony Reon Pocket Pro Plus is a wearable air conditioner that rests against the back of your neck and directly cools your skin. Now available in Europe and the UK, this upgraded device is a step forward in wearable technology. It was designed by a former Sony camera engineer and offers 20% better cooling than the previous model, dropping the temperature on your skin by an extra two degrees Celsius.
For nearly ten years, Disney has been planning a sixth Pirates of the Caribbean movie and hoping to include Johnny Depp. In addition to a planned spinoff starring Margot Robbie and another film focusing on Jack Sparrow’s son, Disney is also creating a new interactive theatrical experience based on the Pirates of the Caribbean films, scheduled for release in 2027.
Following the events of Yellowstone, Dutton Ranch picks up the story of Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) as they build a life on a new ranch in South Texas. This is the second series connected to Yellowstone – the first was Marshals on CBS, which follows Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes) and his work as a U.S. Marshal in Montana.
Volume 2 of Essentials features a diverse group of artists, each bringing a unique style to enhance the story’s themes. The book feels like a dark fairy tale, blending fantastical elements with unsettling, reality-altering chaos. This installment sees protagonist Harris Pax developing a closer bond with Buttons while encountering a cast of bizarre new characters, including a disheartened oil-rig worker and an artist who can bend reality. The story skillfully weaves together themes reminiscent of The Walking Dead to create a truly unique and otherworldly experience.
John Cale’s experimental music added depth and complexity to what was typically straightforward blues-rock. Lou Reed, meanwhile, proved that any topic could be explored in a rock song. This impact is often captured by a well-known quote usually credited to Brian Eno…