“I said that it is a story about a minority culture”: Samurai Champloo Focusing on ‘Hip-Hop’ Culture Was Deliberate for a Reason That Will Make You Watch it Differently

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Director Shinichirō Watanabe is mostly known for his classic anime seriesCowboy Bebop, and fans might not know this, but Watanabe has also created the underratedSamurai Champloo. The story follows the adventures of tea waitress Fuu, drifter fugitive Mugen, and Ronin Jin as they go on a search for a samurai who smells like flowers. The 26-episode series aired from May 2004 to March 2005 and explored multiple themes and settings, like the Edo period, which focused on the Samurais, the struggles of minorities, and the portrayal of death....

August 8, 2025 · 4 min · 760 words · Ryan Peterson

“I wish, in a way, it had just died off”: One of the Best Kevin Costner Led Movies from the ‘90s Forever Ruined the Image of a Legendary Director Who Has Worked With Tom Cruise and Johnny Depp

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Kevin Costner appeared in one of his most controversial roles as New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison inJFK. The film came from Oliver Stone who was having a pretty great repertoire in the ’80s and ’90s. Despite the success of the film, the controversy surrounding the film gave Stone the image of a conspiracy theorist....

August 8, 2025 · 5 min · 1012 words · Jason Newman

“I would like to punch him please”: Hannah Waddingham’s Wish to Do Her Own Stunt in ‘The Fall Guy’ Left her With Permanent Scars

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Hannah Waddingham, known for starring in shows likeGame of ThronesandSex Education,is set to star alongside Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling in the upcoming action comedy filmThe Fall Guy. The movie has been described as a homage to the stunt performers in the film industry. The lead actor of the film, Gosling, has shared that he too tackled some of the action sequences himself....

August 8, 2025 · 4 min · 753 words · Ryan Roberts

“Isn’t this a deleted scene too, such a shame”: Michael Fassbender’s Magneto Put on a Women’s Dress For Nothing as X-Men: First Class Removed This Gem From Movie

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed X-Men: First Classfrom 2011 is unarguably one of the most entertaining films from theX-Menfilm series. With its engaging writing and incredibly commendable performances, the Michael Fassbender starrer was an easy hit among most of the fans and critics from the fanbase. But the final cut wasn’t what was originally intended to reach the screens. Just like pretty much every other movie, this film also underwent a lot of snipping as well, and in the meanwhile, wounded up losing what would have been one of the best scenes of the entire saga....

August 8, 2025 · 5 min · 968 words · Stanley Johnson Jr.

“People didn’t know?”: Fans Defend Alaqua Cox’s Controversial Echo Fight Against Daredevil by Stating it to be Purely Intentional

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Netflix’sDaredevilseries is widely regarded as one of the greatest superhero shows, applauded for providing an authentic portrayal of Daredevil, featuring Charlie Cox in a career-defining performance. Alaqua Cox is currently part of theDaredeviluniverse, portraying Maya Lopez/Echo in the spinoff seriesEcho, which stems fromHawkeye. However, some fans are now defending Alaqua Cox fighting Daredevil inEchowith an interesting explanation....

August 8, 2025 · 4 min · 712 words · Brandon Johnson

“She’s not the right fit”: Industry Insider Denounces Rachel Zegler as Wonder Woman Fan Campaign

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Wonder Woman in recent years has become one of the most fan-favorite superheroes ever since Zack Snyder brought her to life on the big screen via hisSnyderverse. Featuring Gal Gadot as the titular DC character, not only were her solo and team adventures well received but fans also loved the casting choice. Yet, it seems with the end of Snyder’s run in the DC realm, Gadot’s run as Diana Prince has also ended and fans now want other actresses to take up the mantle of the demigod....

August 8, 2025 · 4 min · 849 words · Patrick Mccullough

“The audience doesn’t know what the joke is”: The One Thing That Convinced Bob Newhart to Accept The Big Bang Theory After Late Comedian Had Rejected Numerous Shows

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Bob Newhart lived a prolific career in the comedy industry until his death last week, July 18. He passed away peacefully at the age of 94 in his Los Angeles home after suffering from several illnesses. His publicist, Jerry Digney, confirmed the news. He mainly worked in stand-up comedy shows, although fans would remember him for his stint as Arthur Jeffries in CBS’The Big Bang Theory....

August 8, 2025 · 4 min · 735 words · Roberto Elliott

“We can’t let that happen”: Nicolas Cage Joins the War Against AI Amid ‘The Brutalist’ Drama Ahead of the Oscars

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Veteran actor Nicolas Cage has always been vocal about his distaste for using AI for movies. The new controversy surrounding Adrien Brody’sThe Brutalist, though, seems to have fueled his fury. The highly acclaimed movie has recently come under fire for its use of AI to enhance a few elements in it. In light of that, during last Sunday’s Saturn Awards, Cage reiterated his point of not letting AI interfere with the creative process....

August 8, 2025 · 5 min · 975 words · Matthew Oconnor

“We really wanted Po to…”: Kung Fu Panda 4 Director Reveals Why it Took 7 Years for the New Movie

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Directed by Mike Mitchell & Stephanie Stine,Kung Fu Panda 4is the fourth installment in theKung Fu Pandafranchise and sequel toKung Fu Panda 3. The movie features voices of actors Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, James Hong, Bryan Cranston, and Ian McShane who will be reprising their roles from previous movies. Actors Viola Davis, Ke Huy Quan, Awkwafina, and more will be joining the original cast for the fourth installment....

August 8, 2025 · 5 min · 1035 words · Curtis Gray

“What is Tom Felton doing?”: Fans Are Frustrated After Watching the Harry Potter Star Put His Acting Career in the Back Burner For Music

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Harry Potterstar Tom Felton was a very popular name during his time in the much-beloved franchise where he played fan-favorite character Draco Malfoy. He made a big impression among fans with his antagonistic portrayal of the character over 8 films but since the end of the film, he has not done anything significant up to that level since the franchise’s end....

August 8, 2025 · 5 min · 966 words · Tammy Wilson

10 Best Video Games With A Comic Book Art-Style

Comic books have truly come far from their initial stardom as a medium to where we’re now gifted with entertainment media inspired by their visual art style, like the Spider-verse movies and even the recent hit sensation, Arcane. Speaking of entertainment media, thatcomic book presentation has also been masterfully incorporated into video games. This isn’t revolutionary by our current standards, but the ones that did nail that style perfectly became some of the most cult-classic or downright influential video game titles for fans....

August 7, 2025 · 10 min · 1957 words · Nicholas Berry

10 Most Scariest Anime Characters, Ranked

Step into the spine-chilling realm of anime as we explore the scariest characters ever created. Anime isn’t just about heroic sagas or romantic tales; it’s also home to some of the most fearsome, intimidating, and powerful figures that have haunted viewers' screens. 10 Strongest Anime Characters Who Prefer Working Alone From the enigmatic L to the brooding Guts, here are some of the strongest anime characters who prefer to stay alone....

August 7, 2025 · 7 min · 1441 words · Jason Oconnor

505 Games Says Indivisible Future Content Has Been Canceled Following Lab Zero Games Closing

It has been a tumultuous past few months for Lab Zero Games and its former employees. Following the decision bymultiple developers to leave the studioearlier this summer as a form of protest against owner Mike Zaimont and his alleged history of sexual harassment, the company was soon afterdissolved entirely with all remaining employees being laid off. The move was one that left the developer’s future and current projects in question, and as of now, we know what the status is with at least one of them....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 328 words · Jordan Bryant