Anime is more popular than ever right now. But, with so many new shows being made, it’s creating a lot of pressure on the people who create them and the TV channels that show them. Japanese TV networks are deeply involved in anime production, often helping to fund and create the shows they broadcast.
This year is huge for cyberpunk fans! After decades, the influential novel Neuromancer is finally being adapted for the screen. We’ll also see the Blade Runner universe grow with the new TV series Blade Runner 2099, and a new Ghost in the Shell anime is coming out in July. On top of all that, lots of exciting cyberpunk video games are on the way!
I just heard that the next season of Fire Country is going to be a bit shorter than usual. Instead of the 20 episodes we got in Season 4, Season 5 will only have 15. Apparently, CBS is trying to fit more shows into its schedule, so Fire Country isn’t the only one getting a smaller season – Matlock with Kathy Bates is too! It’s a bit disappointing, but hopefully, they can still tell great stories even with fewer episodes.
When people think of space operas, Star Wars is still the most famous and popular example. Since the original 1977 film by George Lucas, many other stories have explored this type of sci-fi, with its focus on space travel, exciting adventures, memorable characters, and grand stories. And now, one of those stories is becoming popular with audiences again.
Everything shifted in 1996 with the release of Scream. This film, directed by horror master Wes Craven, was a clever commentary on slasher movies, playfully poking fun at the clichés of the genre. It combined this self-awareness with a fresh, suspenseful take on the slasher formula, resulting in something truly original. No line of dialogue better captures the film’s intent than a few whispered words spoken over the phone to its group of teenage protagonists.
Rather than a surprising shift in direction, Hokum feels like a natural progression for director Scott, whose work with horror has been quietly building for some time. With his new film, a collaboration with Damian McCarthy of Oddity, it’s a good moment to revisit Scott’s previous forays into the genre before exploring the terrifying events that unfold at a haunted Irish inn.
Hot Toys has announced eight new Star Wars figures, and they’re incredibly detailed recreations of beloved characters. These 1/6 scale figures include iconic heroes like Luke Skywalker and Yoda, several different Stormtroopers, and the popular villain Darth Maul.
This month, all episodes of Friday Night Lights became available on the streaming service. Along with the show, several series from the Battlestar Galactica universe, including its spin-off Caprica, were also added. Friday Night Lights, which aired from 2006 to 2011, centers on a high school football team in a small town and tackles serious topics such as racism and substance abuse. Jordan joined the show as a main cast member for its final two seasons.
Jacob Elordi first became well-known for his roles in the Netflix film The Kissing Booth and the HBO series Euphoria. He’s since moved on to more prominent film work, receiving an Academy Award nomination for his performance in Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein and a BAFTA nomination for Saltburn, directed by Emerald Fennell.
A particularly iconic moment from the movie features Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) correcting Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) about the shade of blue of her sweater. Miranda explains it’s actually cerulean and details how the fashion world boosted the color’s popularity, connecting it to significant financial impact and employment. She emphasizes that everyone, including Andy, is influenced by fashion trends.