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GKids and Fathom Events' Studio Ghibli Fest is officially returning for its 2024 edition.This year's celebration will see a total of 14 films returning to theaters, as well "special celebrations" for the anniversaries of Kiki’s Delivery Service, Pom Poko and Howl’s Moving Castle. In addition to Hayao Miyazaki's films, the 2024 edition will also highlight the works of directors such as Yoshifumi Kondo, Hiroyuki Morita and Hiromasa Yonebayashi for the festival that takes place from April all the way until December.Fathom Events CEO Ray Nutt looked back at the "overwhelming success" of the 2023 festival, further stating the “enduring legacy of Studio Ghibli films and the passion that fans have when it comes to seeing these classics in the theater. We’re excited to bring those very fans more o...

As we reach the end of March, Max unveiled its slate of new programming for April 2024.Next month's list is led by the streaming premiere of The Zone of Interest,  which was recently nominated for Best Picture and won Best International Feature and Best Sound at the 2024 Oscars. Also joining the selection are the premieres of The Sympathizer, The Jinx — Part Two and new episodes of Conan O'Brien Must Go, and the arrival of classics like the eight Harry Potter films and Black Swan.Check out the full list of new additions below.Coming To Max*This list may not be comprehensive and is subject to changeApril 1American Renegades (2018)Basquiat (1996)Black Swan (2010)Body of Lies (2008)Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004)Bridget Jones's Baby (2016)Bruce Lee: The Ma...

Max delivered a new teaser trailer for its upcoming series The Penguin — a spinoff of Matt Reeves' The Batman.Colin Farrell reprises his role as Oswald Cobblepot/Penguin in Reeves' universe, and delivers a monologue about a man he knew named Rex Calabrese. With his signature scowl, Penguin touches on how Rex Calabrese "helped people" and that his death was mourned by his community. "When I’m 14 or somethinh, he has a heart attack and dies — still holdin’ a cigar,” he said.“In my neighborhood," Penguin continued, "they throw a parade in his honor. A freaking parade. And it wasn’t fancy, but it was the gesture. The show of love — of what he meant.”Joining Farrell in the cast are Cristin Milioti, who portrays Carmine Falcone’s daughter Sofia Falcone, as well as Rhenzy Feliz, Michael Kelly, Sh...

It has nearly been 50 years since Star Wars first hit the big screen. Since then, a total of nine films in the Skywalker Saga have released, with 2019's Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker as the most recent entry in the series.While many fans are preparing to catch Star Wars: The Phantom Menace in theaters once again for its 25th anniversary, it has now been announced that all nine films in the Skywalker Saga will be returning to theaters for a special marathon showing for May the 4th -- Star Wars' annual celebration of the franchise. Showings are said to be taking place at just 13 theaters around the United States, with over 20 hours of Star Wars action being showcased -- from The Phantom Menace to The Rise of Skywalker in chronological order.For those looking to embark on the lengthy journ...

Netflix has released the official trailer for the upcoming anime series, Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance.The 3D-animated series takes premise during One Year War — an event featured in the 1979 Mobile Suit Gundam anime and also the first major conflict in the UC timeline. Setting scene at the European front, the story follows the perspective of Zeon’s Red Wolf Squadron as they fight against the Earth Federation Forces.The trailer offers a peek of the mass-produced Zaku II F Type mobile suits, specifically at the double-antenna model piloted by the series’ protagonist, Solari. Halfway through the promotional video, the Gundam EX makes its appearance as a menacing figure for the Red Wolves, demonstrating its overwhelming power against the Zeon army.Produced by Bandai Namco Filmwork...