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A live-action adaptation ofAkirahas been stuck in development hell for years, but a perfect live-action movie version ofAkiraalready happened in an unofficial capacity over a decade ago. Hollywood has beentrying to get a live-actionAkiramovie off the groundsince Sony Pictures acquired the rights to the original manga in the 1990s. Over the years, everyone fromBladedirector Stephen Norrington toRogue Onewriter Gary Whitta has been attached to the live-actionAkiraproject. Jordan Peele and George Miller both turned down the chance to direct anAkiraremake....

Kevin Baconis a household name today for being a passionate actor with an amazing range. With nearly five decades in the industry, he’s been in countless films, playing a variety of characters. He broke out in Hollywood with the leading role inFootloose, one of themost memorable 1980s movies associated with one song, but he’ll always be linked with the horror genre. While he’s a relatively minor character, his role inFriday the 13thhas become a fan favorite over the years, and he’s been in even more slasher movies since....

American Idol’s Noah Thompson provided a positive update from the road as he travels from city to city on his current tour. Noah may havewon fans over duringAmerican Idolseason 20with his covers of Rihanna’s “Stay,” Harry Styles' “Falling” and Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me,” but he didn’t win over 19 Recordings afterward since they ended updropping Noah from their record labelfollowing the release of his EP,Middle of God Knows Where....

As many are aware, the United States has significantly increased tariffs on imported goods, a change that evenDC Comicshasn’t escaped unscathed. Tariffs essentially raise the cost of products coming from other countries for both businesses and consumers. However, DC is taking steps to help lower prices. DC Comics is ramping up its focus on young readers in July 2025, spotlighting a range of graphic novels for middle-grade, young adult, and early readers....

InNaruto, clan and family are often seen as being fundamental influences on whether a shinobi will become powerful and successful. Both play important roles in shaping a shinobi’s identity, social status, and abilities. Much of this influence comes from the traditional characteristics of sharing a common heritage. Indeed, powerful abilities – like theHyuga clan’s Byakugan– are passed down through bloodlines. Additionally, other aspects of the influence stem from established political and social clout....

Below Deck Mediterraneanseason 9 finished off with a sweet look at Captain Sandy Yawn’s engagement to now-wife Leah Shafer, but theseason overall was a letdown after accusations of production interference created a strange sense of drama.Below Deck Mediterraneanseason 9started strong, introducing the new crew of Mustique who would be working with Captain Sandy and Chief Stew Aesha Scott. With the interior team made up of Aesha and her two Stews, Ellie Dubiach and Bri Muller, Captain Sandy had Chef Jonathan Shillingford to handle the galley, and the rest of the team to handle the interior....

It is no small secret thatCall of Duty: Black Ops 6is proving to be one of the most popular games of the year. It’s doing tremendously well in terms of sales and critical reception, which is a refreshing return to form for the franchise. After 2023’sMW3controversy, it’s great to see passion poured back intoCall of Dutyagain and see it back on track. However, it’s not all perfect, as whileBlack Ops 6is doing better thanMW3in terms of player count, its sales are actually down....

Warning: SPOILERS for Episode #5 of Dan Da Dan Dan Da Danis one of the most unpredictable series to have come out of Shōnen Jump in recent years, and its ongoing anime has finally revealed its central premise that’s about as unusual as anyone could have predicted.The series began turning headsas early as its first episode, and doesn’t seem willing to slow down any time soon, continuing to pack hilarious punch after hilarious punch week after week....

Dragon Ball Superhas been largely dormant since the passing of Akira Toriyama in March 2024, though producer Akio Iyoku maintains that the future of the franchise is bright. Sitting down to speak about the series on the Japanese radio broadcast,All Night Nippon, Iyoku touched onDragon Ball’s past and future, making the claim that new announcements regardingupcoming works may come within the next year. Though that was the extent of any information about future projects, he also gave some insight into past works,including the main inspiration behindDragon Ball Super: Super Hero....

Marcus Lehto’s new studio is working on someBattlefield Electronic Arts is officially revealing its newest studio. Ridgeline Games is the Seattle-based studio led by Marcus Lehto, and it’s working on a project set in theBattlefielduniverse. Lehto’s move to Electronic Arts wasannounced almost a year ago, in October. Today, we have confirmation of both the studio’s name and its first project. Ridgeline Games is working on a narrative campaign, set in theBattlefielduniverse....

Nicole Kidman’s unraveling teacher is revealed in first-look images from the “twisted” new thriller by the director of the horror movieFresh. The Oscar-winner is currently garnering strong reviews for her performance in the erotic comedy-thrillerBabygirl, andKidman will seemingly remain in the dark-but-funny slot with her next release, the Prime Video movieHolland. Directed by Mimi Cave and about to be premiered at SXSW ahead of a March 27 streaming release, the movie also stars Gael Garcia Bernal, Matthew Macfadyen and Jude Hill....

Glen Powellhas spoken about playingBatman, and I need him to join James Gunn’sDC Universeas Bruce Wayne for a few reasons, one of them being the perfect full-circle moment withThe Dark Knight Rises. There are going to be twolive-action versions of Batmanmoving forward.Robert Pattinson’sThe Batmanfranchise will remain its own thingwhile James Gunn has a new actor play Bruce Wayne in the DCU. The new Dark Knight will debut in Batman’sThe Brave and the Boldmovie, which will also feature the live-action debut of Damian Wayne....

A set of new Amphoreus leaks forHonkai: Star Railhave emerged and they hint at Mydei’s Ultimate possibly becoming one of the most stylish abilities in the game. Amphoreus is the next major destination for the Astral Express in HoYoverse’s turn-based RPG.The location has been officially announced and teased by the developer as an area heavily inspired by ancient Greek and Roman mythologies and civilizations, and this should be reflected in both world design and characters....