Movies

The’Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex’ Soundtrack and ‘Innocence’ Score Are Coming to Vinyl This Summer

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For over twenty years, fans have been requesting a vinyl release of Yoko Kanno’s incredible soundtrack for Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, and now it’s finally happening! FlyingDog will release the Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex O.S.T+ on a 2 LP vinyl set on July 22nd, followed by Kenji Kawai’s Innocence Original Soundtrack on a single LP vinyl on August 26th. These releases are perfectly timed with the new Ghost in the Shell series coming this July, offering both dedicated fans and newcomers a fantastic way to experience these landmark anime scores.

‘Ninja Warrior’ Is Now an Olympic Sport, and It’s Officially Joining the 2028 Olympics

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The Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS), known for creating the show Sasuke and its spin-off American Ninja Warrior, has partnered with the International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) to feature *Sasukestyle obstacle courses at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. UIPM will incorporate obstacles designed by TBS into a new obstacle racing event, which will replace equestrian show jumping as part of the Modern Pentathlon competition beginning with the LA Games.

Arturia’s Newest Memory V Revives the Iconic 1982 Memorymoog

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Arturia has launched Memory V, a software instrument designed to recreate the sound of the iconic, yet famously unreliable, Moog Memorymoog synthesizer. The original Memorymoog, Moog’s last major polyphonic synth before the company faced financial difficulties, was known for its rich, full sound – each note created using three oscillators. While it heavily influenced the synthpop and progressive rock of the early 1980s, it was notoriously difficult to keep in working order due to its intricate design and frequent power supply failures. Memory V aims to capture that classic warmth and sound without the headaches of the original hardware.

Anker Soundcore’s Nebula P1i Projector Has Fold-Out speakers

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At CES 2026, Soundcore (by Anker) unveiled a new portable projector, the Nebula P1i, designed to improve the home entertainment experience. What sets it apart is its unique approach to sound. Instead of relying on typical rear-facing speakers, the P1i features two 10W speakers that fold out and can be rotated – 90 degrees side-to-side and 200 degrees up and down – allowing users to precisely direct the sound towards their seating area for a more immersive experience.

Loewe Partners With Spain’s National Football Teams Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

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Loewe will be the official off-field apparel provider for Spain’s men’s and women’s national football teams for the next four years. This includes outfitting players in stylish clothing for all major tournaments, starting with the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup in North America and continuing through the 2030 World Cup, which Spain will co-host with Portugal and Morocco. This collaboration marks a significant moment, blending high fashion with the world of football.

POP MART Brings Kasing Lung’s ‘THE MONSTERS’ 10th Anniversary Exhibition to Tokyo This June

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Labubu, originally featured in a small, limited-edition book, has become incredibly popular. Kasing Lung’s ‘THE MONSTERS’ started in 2015 as a trilogy with only a few hundred copies printed, and it uniquely built a fantastical world inspired by Nordic myths and classic European fairy tales. Now, to celebrate its 10th anniversary, POP MART is bringing an exhibition called “MONSTERS BY MONSTERS: NOW AND THEN” to Tokyo’s Azabudai Hills Gallery, running from June 11th to July 5th. This exhibition, which has already traveled to cities like Shanghai, Taipei, Hong Kong, and Paris, is the most comprehensive showcase of Kasing Lung’s imaginative world yet.