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Following the release of Episode 10, the official Twitter for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War announced the end of Part 1 of the series. The anime for the final arc of the adaptation of Tite Kubo‘s Bleach manga will receive a one-hour special to finish its first quarter. The one-hour special is set to air December 26 and will combine Episode 12 and 13 of the anime. Episode 11, “Everything But the Rain,” will be shown next week (December 19) as scheduled. Rounding up the story so far, Aniplex has released a compilation video highlighting the first 10 episodes of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War. Catch the one-hour special for the Part 1 ending of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War December 26. /⋰第1クール最終回1時間スペシャル放送決定?⚡\⋱ 最終回(#12,#13)はなんと1時間スペシャル！大ボリュームのラストを飾る最終話をお楽しみに。 ■#11テレビ東京系にて12/19(月...

The first poster for Ari Aster‘s upcoming film Beau Is Afraid — formerly known as Disappointment Blvd. — has been unveiled. Set to star Joaquin Phoenix in the titular role, the poster features a child — presumed to be a younger version of the actor —in grey silk pyjamas with his name embroidered on the shirt pocket. Plot details are yet to be revealed, however Aster previously shared that his next film will be a four-hour long “nightmare comedy” and that it will be an “intimate, decades-spanning portrait of one of the most successful entrepreneurs of all time,” but it was not confirmed if the title he was referring to is Beau Is Afraid. He also clarified that the movie will not be horror, but reassured fans that he will eventually go back to the genre. “It might take me a fe...

For those looking to get into the wholesome Christmas spirit, HBO Max‘s hidden Yule Log horror film is not for you. By typing “Adult Swim Yule Log” into the search bar, users will be treated to a feature-length horror, dark comedy movie that is sure to entertain. Also known as, The Fireplace, the film first aired on Adult Swim this week and starts with the usual burning yule log in a fireplace scored by Christmas music. The static shot goes into a shocking chronicle of graphic imagery, playing with tropes, and even social commentary. Adult Swim Yule Log, The Fireplace is by Casper Kelly, the director behind Too Many Cooks, and follows the same theme of irreverent fun framed by the Christmas season and horror genre. Adult Swim Yule Log, The Fireplace is now available for streaming on HBO Ma...

In a recent conversation with Collider, Deadpool 3 director Shawn Levy, he has confirmed that Ryan Reynolds‘ character will remain foul and violent in the MCU. While the third installment of the franchise has been in the talks of being in early development for the past few years, Reynolds recently announced that Deadpool 3 is slated to arrive soon, confirming the return of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. When asked about the R-rating and if it is still going to be adult-oriented, Levy said, “We are writing, rewriting, developing, prepping Deadpool every day now. It is such a blast to laugh every day. It is so delicious to hear and write and come up with these scenes where people are just talking foul. And the violence is in your face and hardcore, and it’s very much a Deadpool movie. And it has...

In a wholesome post showing him with his father in the desert, Timothée Chalamet announced that filming for Dune: Part 2 is officially wrapped. As the film moves to post-production, not much has been revealed about the upcoming film other than it will pick up directly from where the first film left off based on the story of Frank Herbert‘s original 1965 sci-fi novel. The film will see Timothée Chalamet return as Paul Atreides and Zendaya as Chani. They will be joined by familiar faces such as Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skargård, Javier Bardem, and Dave Bautista as well as newcomers including Christopher Walken as Shaddam IV of House Corrino, Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan and Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha. Filming for Dune: Part 2 first began in July at sites located in Budap...

Ahead of the 2023 Oscars, Disney and Marvel Studios are setting their sights on taking home a few of the prestigious trophies. According to the official “For Your Consideration” site, Disney is nominating its major films released this year, Thor: Love and Thunder, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Amidst word of the “decreasing” quality of its Marvel Studios films and their place in the world of cinematography, all three films are put up for the Best Picture Academy Award. The films are also targeting nominations for Best Director, VFX, Costume Design, Adapted Screenplay, and many more. Many are noting that Angela Bassett, who plays Queen Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, could be a front-runner for Best Supporting Actress. The actres...

Although The Princess Diaries 3 officially received the green light, Julie Andrews may not be returning to reprise her role as former Queen of Genovia, Clarisse Renaldi. In a recent interview, the veteran actress shared her doubts of returning to the franchise. “I think we know that it’s probably not going to be possible,” Andrews answered. “It was talked about very shortly after [‘Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement’] came out, but it’s now how many years since then? And I am that much older and Annie [Hathaway] the princess, our queen, is so much older. And I am not sure whether it would float or run.” Disney confirmed just last month that The Princess Diaries 3 is currently in development, and although Hathaway — who played the lead role of Mia Thermopolis in the first two ...

Thing, a very important member in The Addams Family canon, played a crucial role in Tim Burton’s recently-released spinoff Netflix series Wednesday. Following Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega), the deadpan daughter of household master Gomez and matriarch Morticia, the supernatural series watches the titular character acquaint with her psychic abilities at Nevermore Academy — and along the way, the cleanly severed, disembodied Thing becomes Wednesday’s right-hand (no pun intended) through her ruthless teenage conquests. Behind the scenes, Netflix revealed that Thing’s impressive movements were all thanks to a real-life magician, Victor Dorobantu, who had no acting experience prior to taking on the role. “The first phone call I had with Tim, he wanted Thing to be derived from an actor, a ...

In a recent Game of Thrones convention in L.A., titular actor Kit Harington teased fans what they can expect from Jon Snow in the upcoming spinoff. The spinoff was originally announced in June this year and was confirmed by George R.R. Martin when he revealed that it was Harington’s idea for the sequel series. While Harington was unable to reveal details of the development of the show, he id talk about Jon Snow’s character development after the events of Game of Thrones and what could happen to him after his character killed Daenerys. Entertainment Weekly reported the panel at the convention where Harington said, “I think if you asked him, he would’ve felt he got off lightly. At the end of the show when we find him in that cell, he’s preparing to be beheaded and he wants to be. He’s done. ...

Following early word of a live-action adaptation, Netflix has now officially announced that it is developing a film centered around My Hero Academia. In an announcement post, the streaming platform shared that it is partnering up with Legendary Entertainment on the project. The live-action adaptation of the manga/anime will be directed and executive produced by Shinsuke Sato (Alice in Borderland) and written by Obi-Wan Kenobi‘s Joby Harold. Toho will be responsible for distributing the film in Japanese theaters. Stay tuned for more information regarding Netflix and Legendary Picture’s live-action adaptation. Catch Netflix’s synopsis for My Hero Academia written and illustrated by Kohei Horikoshi below. My Hero Academia has won over audiences worldwide with distinctive characters battling t...