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Disney is set to release 100 of its animated films as part of the Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection.Priced at a whopping $1,500 USD, the limited edition collection features a booklet showcasing the films' original posters, digital codes for all the movies, a certificate of authenticity, crystal Mickey Mouse ears with a Disney 100 logo engraving and a lithograph of the upcoming Disney film, Wish.The 100 titles include movies released from 1937 all the way to 2023 — there are classics like Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs, Dumbo, Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan and One Hundred and One Dalmatians, films produced outside of Disney's studio such as Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, as well as recent releases like Encanto and Lightyear, which were released in 2021 and 2...

The scripts for season two of Netflix's live-action One Piece adaptation have already been written.Marty Adelstein, the CEO of series producer Tomorrow Studios, confirmed the news to Variety earlier this week. “We’ve got scripts ready,” he revealed. Although production for an upcoming season cannot start until the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike is resolved, Tomorrow Studios president Becky Clements is forecasting an optimistic release window that could be scheduled as soon as 2024. “Realistically, hopefully, a year away, if we move very quickly, and that is a possibility,” she said. “Somewhere between a year and 18 months, we could be ready for air.”Despite the readiness of the studio, Netflix has yet to actually announce a second season. “They keep it, as you know, close to the vest until post-...

Despite persistent rumors of Hayao Miyazaki's retirement, Studio Ghibli executive Junichi Nishioka clarified that it may not be the case.During Nishioka's CBC interview at the Toronto International Film Festival of The Boy and the Heron, which has been reported as Miyazaki's final film, he revealed that the filmmaker doesn't see The Boy and the Heron as his last work. "Other people say that this might be his last film, but he doesn't feel that way at all," he said with a translator. "He is currently working on ideas for a new film. He comes into his office every day and does that. This time, he's not going to announce his retirement at all. He's continuing working just as he has always done."Set during World War II, The Boy and the Heron is described as “a semi-autobiographical fantasy abo...

According to reports, Berserk is now set to start a new manga arc. The report notes that in this year's 18th issue of Hakusensha's Young Animal magazine it was revealed that the upcoming new chapter coming September 22 will introduce the latest arc for the story.Additionally, Berserk's resumed 42 compiled book volume will be available in Japan September 29. Following creator Kentarou Miura's death (May 6, 2021), the manga has gone through a hiatus and resurgence under the guidance of Kouji Mori and work by Studio Gaga. Studio Gaga is made up of Miura's studio assistants and apprentices, while Mori is Miura's close friend who is aware of how the story will end.Stay tuned for more information regarding the new manga arc for Berserk.In case you missed it, Netflix and Microsoft offer live-acti...

With less than three weeks until the highly-anticipated Castlevania animated spinoff makes its debut, Netflix just revealed a full-length trailer for Castlevania: Nocturne.Adapted from Konami’s iconic Castlevania video game series, the upcoming animated series is based on the premise, events, and characters from the Rondo of Blood and Symphony of the Night games. The story will follow Richter Belmont, a vampire hunter, and a descendant of Trevor and Sypha from the original Castlevania animated series.In the trailer’s video caption, Netflix writes, “The gory and gothic adventures of the Castlevania franchise continue with an exciting new setting and their highest stakes yet. A gripping story of love and loss, Nocturne marks an evolution to the original fan-favorite Castlevania Netflix Serie...

Gen V's latest trailer gives viewers a glimpse into just how gory Godolkin University is. In the newest two-minute trailer for the spinoff of the hit Prime Video series The Boys, it becomes evident why the series garnered an R-rating."I know there must be many thoughts going through your mind right now – 'Is this the right place for me?' 'Do I belong here?'" Godolkin's headmaster of sorts addresses the new students. "Let me assure you: we see something in you – something you may not even see in yourself, even if you do have X-ray vision." However, it's not long after this profound monologue that the trailer sees a shift in tone. Loaded with lots of blood, violence, and even more ominously eery sequences, it's clear that, as one of the young heroes puts it, "some weird sh*t is going on.""It...

A new trailer is out for Takashi Yamazaki's contribution to the Godzilla franchise, Godzilla Minus One.Set in Japan in the aftermath of World War II, the country must now grapple with a new, unprecedented threat. The action film is directed and written by Takashi Yamazaki. He also helmed visual effects for the flick.“After the war, Japan's economic state has been reduced to zero. Godzilla appears and plunges the country into a negative state,” the movie’s description reads.The trailer kicks off with a montage of action as citizens run for their lives. “Is that… Godzilla,” a woman asks from aboard a train as the monster quickly approaches. Inevitably, mass destruction ensues with Godzilla ripping up entire cement street foundations and crushing crowds under his foot.Ryunosuke Kamiki stars a...

Studio Ghibli has released the official teaser trailer for Hayao Miyazaki's final film, The Boy and the Heron, as it prepares to make its North America premiere later this year.Set during World War II, the film is described as "a semi-autobiographical fantasy about life, death, and creation, in tribute to friendship" and follows the story of Mahito, a young boy attempting to come to terms with the death of his mother. After relocating with his father, he discovers a world "shared by the living and the dead," where "death comes to an end, and life finds a new beginning."The movie is Miyazaki's first feature in 10 years and marks his last ever film. It previously premiered in Japan and will make its premiere in the West at the Toronto International Film Festival before making its worldwide p...

The live-action adaptation of One Piece has broken a Netflix record previously set by hit shows Wednesday and Stranger Things.According to reports, Matt Owens and Steven Maeda's adaptation was ranked the streamer's No. 1 TV series in 84 countries during its first few days — surpassing the No. 1 rankings of season one of Wednesday and season four of Stranger Things in 83 countries during the first weekends of their releases.One Piece is one of the more recent Netflix adaptations that has received positive reviews from both critics and viewers, most likely thanks to the creative involvement of original One Piece manga creator Eiichiro Oda. The series stars Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero as Usopp and Taz Skylar as Sanji.Elsewhere in ...

The twelfth iteration of Ryan Murphy's American Horror Story is one of the most devoutly awaited series of 2023. The star-studded new season of the cult-followed horror series sees the likes of Kim Kardashian and Cara Delevingne as well as the return of many of the franchise's familiar faces.AHS: Delicate marks the first season of American Horror Story to draw inspiration from a book. Derived from Danielle Valentine’s Delicate Condition published earlier this summer, the season follows Roberts' character balancing the bouts of her A-list fame with the struggles of having a baby and, ultimately, motherhood. Delevingne appears about 20 seconds into the nearly two-minute preview, with Roberts asserting that Delevingne's ominously incognito character is "following [her].""You have a particular...

With Chris Evans and Emily Blunt at the forefront, Netflix's funny and familiar Pain Hustlers is sure to deliver on all fronts. The dark comedy film's first trailer dropped today, giving viewers a brief look into the chaotic and kinda camp-y happenings of a criminal conspiracyBlunt plays Liza Drake, a mother struggling to support her ailing young daughter – and Zanna Therapeutics representative Pete Brenner, played by Evans, appears to be the ideal guy to help her out. That is until she uncovers Brenner's company is knee-deep in an extortionary scheme. The film also stars Andy Garcia, Catherine O’Hara, Jay Duplass, Brian d’Arcy James and Chloe Coleman, and was directed by David Yates of the final four Harry Potter films and all three of the Fantastic Beasts films."I've always been fascinat...

Annapurna Interactive’s hit 2022 game Stray is receiving a movie adaptation from the studio's animation company, Annapurna Animation.The news was confirmed by Annapurna Animation's Robert Baird who shared in a statement to Entertainment Weekly, “This is a game that’s all about what makes us human, and there are no humans in it. It’s a buddy comedy about a cat and a robot, and there’s such a hilarious dynamic. So, there’s comedy inherent in this, but there’s not one human being in this movie. I think it’s one of the reasons why the game was incredibly popular, that you are seeing the world through the point of view of an adorable cat.”The adaptation's style will follow a "hopepunk" aesthetic, which Variety describes as one that highlights "kindness and optimism as rebellious weapons." Baird...