ENTERTAINMENT

SummaryKatsuhiro Otomo, the legendary creator and director behind the sci-fi masterpiece Akira, has officially launched a new production company named Oval Gear Animation StudioOval Gear is currently recruiting artists and production staff—including those without extensive industry experience—for a brand-new, feature-length theatrical projectWhile the exact film has not been officially confirmed, the studio's branding heavily implies it will be Orbital Era, the space-themed sci-fi movie Otomo first announced in 2019The anime world is bracing for the return of a true visionary. Katsuhiro Otomo, the legendary manga artist and director behind the groundbreaking 1988 cyberpunk masterpiece Akira, is officially stepping back into the director's chair. However, he isn't just making a new movie—he...

SummaryNetflix and TOHO revealed the official teaser for Human Vapor, a new thriller series reimagining the cult 1960 film with gas‑powered murders and large‑scale VFXWritten by Yeon Sang‑ho, the series will premiere globally on July 2, 2026Netflix and TOHO have unveiled the first look at their upcoming thriller Human Vapor, a bold reimagining of the studio's legendary 1960 tokusatsu film. This reboot brings together an elite team of Japanese and Korean creators, with the acclaimed Yeon Sang-ho (Train to Busan and Hellbound) serving as writer and executive producer.The teaser introduces audiences to the chilling premise: a man who can transform into gas, using his terrifying ability to commit murders and slip through barriers undetected. Scenes of explosions, vapor drifting through crowded...

SummaryMichael B. Jordan took the stage at Amazon's Upfront presentation to unveil three Prime Video series in development through his production company Outlier Society: Muhammad Ali biographical series The Greatest, Creed spinoff Delphi, and romantasy adaptation Fourth WingThe Greatest marks the first-ever project about Ali's life authorized by his estate, with Lonnie Ali serving as consultant and newcomer Jaalen Best set to starThe announcements signal a decisive shift in Jordan's Hollywood profile, from leading man to studio-level producer with an expansive deal at Amazon MGM StudiosMichael B. Jordan closed out Amazon's Upfront presentation at the Beacon Theatre in New York on Monday not as an actor, but as a producer with a growing slate of major television projects. Through his produ...

SummaryUniversal is officially expanding the Fast & Furious universe into live-action television, with a spin-off series currently in development for its streaming platform, PeacockFranchise star and patriarch Vin Diesel announced the news at the NBCUniversal upfront presentation in New York City, serving as an executive producer on the projectWhile Diesel excitedly told the upfront crowd that Peacock was launching four different shows from the Fast universe, industry sources were quick to clarify that only one series is actually in developmentThe "Fast Family" is officially taking a detour to streaming. Just when audiences thought the finish line was approaching with the franchise's highly anticipated eleventh and final cinematic installment, Universal is proving there is still plenty...

SummaryNetflix has acquired the rights to the original sci-fi spec script Somewhere Out There following a competitive bidding war, tapping Shawn Levy to directWritten by Max Taxe, the "emotional sci-fi" film centers on a widowed father who sends a message into space and unexpectedly receives a responseLevy will also produce the film under his 21 Laps banner as he continues his massive hot streak, following the wrap of Star Wars: Starfighter and the billion-dollar success of Deadpool & WolverineShawn Levy is heading back to the cosmos. Fresh off wrapping production on his highly anticipated Star Wars film, the blockbuster filmmaker has officially signed on to direct Somewhere Out There, a new original sci-fi drama for Netflix. According to Variety, the streamer acquired the spec script ...

SummaryScience SARU released a new promotional trailer for THE GHOST IN THE SHELL animeFootage highlights Section 9’s formation and the looming Puppet Master threatThe anime will premiere on July 7, 2027, streaming globally on Amazon Prime VideoScience SARU has revealed a new promotional trailer for its upcoming THE GHOST IN THE SHELL anime. This kinetic teaser offers the most comprehensive look yet at the series' playful yet nostalgic visual direction, which draws heavy inspiration from Masamune Shirow’s original 1989 manga rather than the gritty aesthetic of previous TV adaptations.The video offers a closer look at Section 9’s origins under Major Motoko Kusanagi, teasing the cybernetic team’s mission to combat rising cybercrime in 2029. It also previews sleek combat sequences, wired netw...

SummaryNetflix has confirmed the expansion of the Money Heist universe via an official teaser released May 10, with the announcement made by Álvaro Morte at the Seville world premiere of Berlin Season 2Netflix's official statement frames the expansion as ongoing and potentially multi-project, stopping short of confirming whether new content will take the form of a Season 6, character spin-offs, or bothAccording to El País, Vancouver — Alex Pina's production label — is already in production on a four-episode miniseries centered on Colonel Tamayo, played by Fernando Cayo in the original serieNetflix has confirmed that the Money Heist universe is expanding, dropping a 50-second official teaser alongside a statement pointing toward multiple new projects. The announcement was made by Álvaro Mor...

SummaryLarry David is returning to HBO with a brand-new historical sketch comedy miniseries titled Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of AmericaPremiering on June 27, 2026, the series features David alongside a stacked cast including Bill Hader, Kathryn Hahn, J.B. Smoove, and Susie Essman (who will notably play Susan B. Anthony)In a massive surprise, former President Barack Obama—whose Higher Ground production company is producing the show—will also make an on-screen appearance in a sketch opposite DavidIf you thought Larry David was stepping away from television after wrapping Curb Your Enthusiasm, you were delightfully mistaken. The legendary comedian is officially returning to HBO this summer, and he is bringing a former Commander-in-Chief along for the ride. ...

SummarySekiro: No Defeat anime receives a limited theatrical runCondensed into a cinematic format, it emphasizes battle sequences and emotional storytellingScreens nationwide for three weeks starting September 4, 2026The Sekiro: No Defeat anime will receive a special theatrical version screening in Japan this fall. According to the production team’s official announcement, the film version will condense the series into a cinematic format, emphasizing its intense battle sequences and emotional storytelling. This limited engagement offers fans a new way to experience the adaptation, highlighting the anime’s core themes of resilience, combat mastery, and the lone warrior’s journey.The adaptation builds on the popularity of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, FromSoftware’s award‑winning 2019 game, whic...

SummaryAmazon MGM released a featurette exploring He-Man’s origins and his "fish-out-of-water" journeyNicholas Galitzine stars as Prince Adam AKA He-Man, stranded on Earth before reclaiming his destinyThe film premieres in theaters worldwide on June 5, 2026Amazon MGM Studios has released a new featurette for the upcoming Masters of the Universe film, spotlighting He-Man’s origins and destiny.Starring Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Adam, the film reinvents the iconic protagonist’s journey as an epic fish-out-of-water story. The featurette previews a young Adam being sent from his home planet, Eternia, to Earth to escape the threat of Skeletor. However, Adam becomes stranded on Earth for 15 years, living a "mundane" corporate life and struggling with HR due to his obsession with "nerd stuff" a...