ENTERTAINMENT

French animation studio Miyu Productions has announced the production of Daisy’s Life, an animated feature film based on the novel Hinagiku no Jinsei by celebrated Japanese author Banana Yoshimoto. The project is a collaboration with ame pippin, a new studio founded by renowned animator Masaaki Yuasa, known for his boundary-pushing works such as The Tatami Galaxy, Devilman Crybaby and DAN DA DAN under his other studio, Science SARU. Yuasa will direct the film, promising a production infused with his signature surreal style and emotionally impactful storytelling.The novel, serialized by Gentosha Bunko from 1998 to 2000, included illustrations by acclaimed Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara, who also serves as the character designer for the animated adaptation. Meanwhile, Sachiko Tanaka writes t...

HBO officially announced the first cast members for its upcoming Harry Potter series adaptation.John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, Paapa Essiedu and Nick Frost are set to take on the roles of Album Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall, Severus Snape and Rubeus Hagrid, respectively. All four join the cast as series regular. Meanwhile, Luke Thallon and Paul Whitehouse will portray Quirinus Quirrell and Argus Filch in guest/recurring roles. The actors portraying Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger are yet to be announced.“We are happy to announce the casting of John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, Paapa Essiedu, Nick Frost, Luke Thallon and Paul Whitehouse to play Dumbledore, McGonagall, Snape, Hagrid, Quirrell and Filch,” said Francesca Gardiner, showrunner and executive producer and Mark Mylod, direct...

Ari Aster, best known for his psychological horror hits Hereditary and Midsommar, takes a bold new direction with Eddington - a modern Western thriller set during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in New Mexico. The film blends dark satire with sharp social commentary, exploring how fear, lies and power struggles tear a small town apart.The story follows a standoff between the sheriff and the mayor, leading to escalating conflicts. The trailer introduces a "doomscrolling" narrative style, reflecting the endless stream of negative news that defined the pandemic. This style helps viewers connect with the characters' mental struggles and highlights a toxic habit that still shapes how we consume information today.The film features a star-studded cast, with Joaquin Phoenix as Sheriff Cros...

Exciting developments were revealed during the "JOJODAY" livestream event dedicated to the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series, with the announcement of a new anime adaptation for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run. Warner Bros. Japan simultaneously released a promotional teaser, confirming the start of production for this much-anticipated installment.As the seventh part of Hirohiko Araki's JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Steel Ball Run stands out as a pivotal chapter within the expansive series. It introduces a new universe, departing from the continuity of earlier parts, which has intrigued and surprised fans. The adaptation comes after years of speculation about whether the complex premise, including its prominent horse-riding elements, would translate effectively to animation. Just over tw...

Apple TV+ has dropped the official trailer for its new sci-fi series Murderbot starring and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Alexander Skarsgård. The comedic thriller is a 10-episode series that is based on Martha Wells' bestselling Hugo and Nebula Award-winning book series The Murderbot Diaries.Murderbot follows Skarsgård's character, the robot, which is a "self-hacking security construct who is horrified by human emotion yet drawn to its vulnerable clients." The synopsis explains that "Murderbot must hide its free will and complete a dangerous assignment when all it really wants is to be left alone to watch futuristic soap operas and figure out its place in the universe." Skarsgård stars alongside Noma Dumezweni, David Dastmalchian, Sabrina Wu, Akshay Khanna, Tattiawna Jones and T...

Max's The Last of Us series adaptation is coming back for a third season.HBO announced the renewal ahead of its season two debut, which premieres on April 13. “To see The Last of Us brought to life so beautifully and faithfully has been a career highlight for me, and I am grateful for the fans' enthusiastic and overwhelming support," Neil Druckmann, the series co-creator and co-director of the video game franchise, shared in a statement. "Much of that success is thanks to my partner in crime, Craig Mazin, our partnership with HBO, and our team at PlayStation Productions. On behalf of everyone at Naughty Dog, our cast, and crew, thank you so much for allowing us this opportunity. We're thrilled to bring you more of THE LAST OF US!”Craig Mazin, creator, executive producer, writer and directo...

Robert Pattinson could be making his way to Arrakis as the new member of Dune: Messiah.Sources tell Variety that director Denis Villeneuve is eyeing the 38-year-old actor for an unspecified role as he finishing up the script for the third film. No formal offers or discussions have taken place, however some are speculating that he could go for the movie's big villain, Scytale.Legendary had no comment on the matter.Filming for Messiah is set to begin this summer. In addition to the return of franchise leads Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, other cast members expected to return include Florence Pugh, Anya Taylor-Joy and Jason Momoa, who confirmed that he will be reprising his role as Duncan Idaho.Pattinson is currently in the midst of filming for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, which also star...

Netflix’s animated anthology Love, Death + Robots is back with a teaser trailer for Volume 4, promising ten brand-new episodes of mind-bending, genre-defying storytelling from creators Tim Miller and David Fincher.In just under two minutes, the trailer unleashes a chaotic collage of striking animation styles and surreal imagery - from marionette rock stars and rampaging giant babies to full-blown alien invasions. A standout moment teases a high-octane showdown between a cyborg and a dinosaur, while another appears to revisit the miniature chaos of Volume 3’s cult hit “Night of the Mini Dead,” now with aliens. Each episode is produced by a different animation studio, offering a diverse mix of sci-fi, horror, fantasy and dark comedy, all brought to life with cutting-edge visuals. The series ...

Netflix has officially released the full official trailer for Gareth Evans' upcoming high-octane thriller, Havoc. The film, which is slated to release later this month, stars Tom Hardy. Fans learned in 2021 that Evans and Hardy were set to team up for their first project together with the streamer. The synopsis reads, "Walker (Tom Hardy) is a bruised detective fighting his way through the criminal underworld threatening to engulf his entire city. In the aftermath of a drug deal gone wrong, Walker finds himself with a number of factions on his tail; a vengeful crime syndicate, a crooked politician, as well as his fellow cops. When attempting to rescue the politician’s estranged son, whose involvement in the drug deal starts to unravel a deep web of corruption and conspiracy, he is forced to...