Movies

According to CNBC sources, Elon Musk has been discussing the possibility of combining SpaceX and Tesla. This discussion comes as SpaceX prepares to go public, having filed paperwork on May 20th and aiming to start trading on the Nasdaq as “SPCX” on June 12th. The company is hoping for a valuation of up to $1.75 trillion, which would make it the biggest initial public offering ever. While neither SpaceX nor Tesla has officially confirmed this, people familiar with the situation say they’ve been preparing for a potential merger for several years.

Okay, so I just heard about this really cool art thing happening in Japan! It’s called the Maebashi Biennale, and it’s the first one ever. Apparently, they’re bringing in artists from all over the world to totally revamp this city called Maebashi in Gunma Prefecture. Sounds like it’s gonna be a huge, awesome display of modern art – I’m already checking for travel dates!

G-DRAGON, the famous South Korean artist, is bringing his unique style to football ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His fashion label, PEACEMINUSONE, has teamed up with Nike and the Korea Football Association to create the “Tigers of Asia” collection. This line of clothing and gear celebrates the passionate South Korean football fans and combines high-quality athletic wear with modern, everyday style.

Hands, a popular Japanese store for DIY and lifestyle products—formerly known as Tokyu Hands—will close its main store in Shibuya in November 2026.

TOHO has confirmed that a third season of Dorohedoro is in the works! The announcement came right after the second season finished airing, meaning the anime based on Q-Hayashida’s popular manga is already being made.

Inspired by a real WWII operation, the movie takes dramatic liberties with the true story of Operation Postmaster, adding more intense action. Viewers were surprised to learn the film featured a talented cast, including Alan Ritchson, Henry Cavill, Cary Elwes, and Babs Olusanmokun – the very people who influenced Ian Fleming’s creation of James Bond.

As a huge Dragon Quest fan, I was pretty surprised during the 40th anniversary livestream! Square Enix announced they’re basically starting over with Dragon Quest XII. Apparently, the original development had a lot of problems, so they’ve completely rebuilt it with a new team. They’ve even changed the subtitle from ‘The Flames of Fate’ to ‘Beyond Dreams’ and showed off a new logo and a little bit of gameplay. They said they want to make sure the game lives up to what fans like us are hoping for, and honestly, I appreciate them taking the time to get it right!

Figure skater Alysa Liu, who is expected to compete in the 2026 Olympics and is a gold medal hopeful, made a bold fashion statement at the American Music Awards in Las Vegas, standing out with one of the night’s most daring outfits.

Occasionally, a TV remake truly succeeds, proving it was worth making. Netflix’s Cobra Kai is a great example – it brilliantly updated the original movies while still capturing the feeling that fans loved. The Day of the Jackal did the same thing, bringing a classic story to a new audience with a modern twist.

Nike is making a bold statement with its latest women’s athletic and lifestyle shoes. As part of its innovative First Sight collection, they’ve unveiled a new version of the Noir shoe. This “Bright Crimson” colorway is a striking departure from previous, more subtle designs, featuring a mostly black upper paired with a vibrant, uniquely shaped wedge sole that’s sure to turn heads.