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With March coming to an end, Max has unveiled its slate of new programming for April 2025.Leading next month's programming is the highly-anticipated return of The Last of Us, which is set to premiere its second season, as well as new seasons of Hacks and The Rehearsal. Brett Goldstein, known for his role in Ted Lasso, will also premiere his HBO Original comedy special The Second Best Night Of Your Life, alongside A24 films Y2K and Babygirl.Check out the full list of new programming below.TITLES COMING TO MAX IN APRIL*This list may not be comprehensive and is subject to changeApril 1A Kind of Murder (2016)A Stolen Life (1946)Aftersun (2022)All I See Is You (2017)Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (2011)April in Paris (1952)Bad Santa (2003)Bad Santa 2 (2016)Black Death (2010)Brittany Murph...

This weekend at AnimeJapan 2025, an official release date for Chainsaw Man The Movie: Reze Arc was announced by animation studio MAPPA for Japanese theaters. On September 19, fans in japan will be the first of global audiences to see the feature-length debut of the hit anime seiries. Along with the announcement the show's creators revealed 12 character visuals with the new designs for the entire cast.According to Crunchyroll, Tatsuya Yoshihara, director of episode four and ten of season one is at the helm of the film, with Hiroshi Seko returning to write the script, and Kazutaka Sugiyama as Character Designer. The news release also includes Souta Yamazaki, the aSub Character Designer; Sota Shigetsugu the Action Animation Director; and Riki Matsuura, the Look Back director Kiyotaka Oshiyama...

In a new key visual for Tokyo Revengers, the anime confirms its title for the upcoming installment, “Santen Sensho Arc” (“Three Deities Arc”.) This announcement signals a potentially significant shift in the series, as the arc title has sparked speculation about the anime's trajectory. While earlier assumptions suggested that the series would follow the chronological timeline of the manga by Ken Wakui, progressing from the “Tenjiku Arc” to the “Bonten Arc,” the focus on the “Santen Sensho Arc” suggests a possible restructuring. It remains unclear whether the “Bonten Arc” will be condensed into a recap or omitted altogether to create space for the series’ climactic buildup.The new visual features a poignant depiction of two bloodied hands and the ominous tagline, "I won't let you die." This...

Following the previous update on Kaiju No.8 Season 2, TOHO has finally unveiled a new teaser trailer for the anime’s upcoming installment at yesterday’s AnimeJapan 2025 event.While viewers are given a glimpse into some of the events that will be prevailed in Season 2, the highlight of this trailer is Gen Narumi, the First Division Captain of the Defense Force and a fan-favorite character from the original manga, who will also play a fundamental role in the new season. Narumi made his brief, first appearance in the last episode of Season 1, but has left fans disappointed with the underwhelming adaptation of his character design for the anime However, in the new teaser trailer, Production I.G. has significantly addressed this issue with a much more refined representation of Narumi.鳴海のキャラデザ原作...

Lumon Industries continues to profit. Apple TV's hit TV show 'Severance' has been renewed for a third season. The original show, which premiered its season two finale today, has soared to new heights in popularity. Originally landing 14 Emmy nominations for the first season, fans had to wait three years for season two, which reportedly cost $20 million USD per episode to make. Though no official release date has been announced yet, it looks like you can expect a much shorter waiting period. “Making ‘Severance’ has been one of the most creatively exciting experiences I’ve ever been a part of,” said executive producer and director Ben Stiller in a statement. “While I have no memory of this, I’m told making season three will be equally enjoyable, though any recollection of these future events...

A landmark piece of cinematic history is about to go under the hammer. Later this month, Sotheby’s will auction the original animatronic model of E.T. from Steven Spielberg’s 1982 sci-fi classic E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Crafted by Oscar-winning Italian special effects artist Carlo Rambaldi, this extraordinary artifact is expected to sell for between $600,000 - $900,000 USD.Standing just over three feet tall, the E.T. model was designed and developed in 1981, playing a pivotal role in bringing the beloved alien to life. Most notably, it appeared in the famous closet scene, where E.T. attempts to blend in among stuffed animals.Also featured in the auction is a collection of Rambaldi’s groundbreaking creations, including two screen-used sandworm models from Dune (1984), estimated at $15,00...

Disney and Pixar are gearing up for a return to the Land of the Dead with Coco 2 arriving in theaters in 2029. In a recent announcement following Disney's annual shareholder meeting, CEO Bob Iger confirmed that the sequel is currently in early development but plot details have yet to be revealed. Iger shared, "While the film is just in the initial stages, we know it will be full of humor, heart and adventure. And we can't wait to share more soon." Director Lee Unkrich returns to direct the sequel alongside Adrian Molina while Pixar veteran Mark Nielsen is set to produce. When Coco first released in 2017, it was a smashing commercial and critical success, even winning two Oscars. The story follows a 12-year-old boy named Miguel who dreams of playing guitar despite his family's generations-o...

The Apple TV+ streaming service is reportedly still losing a hefty amount of money every year.Variety cites a report from The Information stating that Apple is losing over $1 billion USD a year on its streaming service. The company has decreased its annual content spending down to $4.5 billion USD (from $5 billion USD) a year, and currently has around 45 million subscribers. Additional metrics were not revealed, however Apple's Services division — which covers Apple TV+, Apple Music, the App Store and others — earned $26.3 billion USD during the year-end 2024 quarter, up 14% year over year.Apple did not comment on the matter.While the streamer's loss is substantial, Apple still profits the most from its iPhone sales. The tech giant earned $391 billion USD in revenue with a net profit of $9...

Leonardo DiCaprio's next film is another at Warner Bros.. From filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson, the studio has released a teaser trailer for One Battle After Another ahead of the full trailer arriving next week. Set as a neo-Western, the film's short teaser sees a series of characters firing off guns into a field. Teyana Taylor's pregnant character can be seen resting a rifle on her belly as she fires off several rounds. DiCaprio sits by watching while sipping a drink. In the next scene, the baby arrives and the narrator can be heard asking, "What are you gonna do about this baby?" The teaser immediately cuts to the grown child firing her own rifle just like her mother. In the background, a voice can be heard stating, "Just when you think you got a handle on things." An older version of DiC...

Warner Bros. bet on the wacky sci-fi film Mickey 17, from Bong Joon-Ho is shaping up to have been a risky decision due to its underwhelming reception at the box office. Even Robert Pattinson's star power could not drive theatrical ticket sales for the futuristic dystopia. The film, which sees Pattinson's character as a series of clones working menial jobs, expected to lose between $75 million to $80 million USD during its theatrical run. Variety has received knowledge from inside sources regarding the economics of movies on this scale. The numbers saw Mickey 17 earn $35.7 million USD domestically and $92.2 million USD worldwide two weeks after its release. The film was originally projected to end its theatrical run with $175 million USD to $180 million USD worldwide. Of those numbers, $52 ...

TOHO has unveiled the first trailer for the final season of My Hero Academia, giving fans a preview of the highly anticipated conclusion to the long-running anime series. The teaser offers glimpses of the intense narrative stakes and pivotal moments that will mark the culmination of the beloved story.Directed by Naomi Nakayama, who returns after helming Season 7 in 2024, the final season continues to draw from Kohei Horikoshi’s renowned manga. The storyline follows Deku and Shigaraki as they confront each other in a climactic showdown, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance.The animation production remains in the hands of BONES, a studio renowned for delivering visually striking works such as Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Mob Psycho 100 and Space Dandy. Their expertise guara...

Netflix’s hit adult animated comedy Big Mouth is gearing up for its final season, taking the beloved Bridgeton teens through one last journey of growing pains, awkward moments and unforgettable humor as they navigate high school.Created by Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett, Big Mouth has been a standout success since its 2017 debut, earning praise for its unfiltered and hilarious take on puberty, self-discovery and adolescence. As the series reaches its conclusion, Nick (Nick Kroll), Andrew (John Mulaney), Jessi (Jessi Klein) and their friends will face the highs and lows of high school, tackling issues such as cancel culture, relationships, enthusiastic consent and self-identity. Meanwhile, their ever-present hormone monsters, including Maury (Kroll) and Connie...