Announced at Gamescom 2024, developer Skydevilpalm and publisher Playtonic Friends are officially bringing the arcade racing game Victory Heat Rally to Crunchyroll Game Vault on mobile — at the exact same time it releases for PC on October 3, 2024. Also revealed was a brand-new trailer for the game, confirming its October release and Game Vault availability: Victory Heat Rally is billed as a "turbo-charged arcade racer," with vibrant, colorful visuals and a dynamic soundtrack that is sure to make the intense races even more exciting! The official press release also highlights several features for the upcoming release: Select Your Superstar – With 12 super-star drivers & their machines to choose from, who will you blaze a path to victory with? Solo Or Against Friends – Go for the gold in the extensive single-player championship, jump in for a quick-fire Arcade Grand Prix, race against up to 3 friends, or take on the time trial mode and set some new world records.
- 8/23/2024
- by Nicholas Friedman
- Crunchyroll
Solo Leveling created a huge buzz online, captivating several fans globally thanks to its compelling narrative and terrific action scene. Solo Leveling is among the Winter 2024 biggest hits, and the manhwa-based anime received immense support from fans for its art, execution, and direction. Despite generating an enormous fanbase after its debut, many fans aren’t aware that the anime actually began as a popular Korean webtoon (manhwa) series.
Solo Leveling Season 1 | Credits: A-1 Pictures
Solo Leveling has undoubtedly played a vital role in increasing the Webtoon series’ popularity, captivating several new readers to the lesser-known world of Korean Webtoons. With the announcement of Omniscient Reader Viewpoints‘ animation debut and Tower of God Season 2 immense success, the Korean Webtoon series continues to become the center of attention in the anime-manga industry.
However, the global storytelling platform suffers from the same tragic fate as any manga platform: piracy websites. Surprisingly, Naver Webtoon,...
Solo Leveling Season 1 | Credits: A-1 Pictures
Solo Leveling has undoubtedly played a vital role in increasing the Webtoon series’ popularity, captivating several new readers to the lesser-known world of Korean Webtoons. With the announcement of Omniscient Reader Viewpoints‘ animation debut and Tower of God Season 2 immense success, the Korean Webtoon series continues to become the center of attention in the anime-manga industry.
However, the global storytelling platform suffers from the same tragic fate as any manga platform: piracy websites. Surprisingly, Naver Webtoon,...
- 8/22/2024
- by Mehul Rolta
- FandomWire
The long-running partnership between Phil Lord, Christopher Miller and Sony is reportedly set to end, following disagreements over Spider-Man: Noir.
A story has popped up over at Puck that claims things are not going particularly smoothly on the live-action Spider-Man: Noir project that’s set to feature Nicolas Cage as a hard-boiled alternative universe take on the Spider-Man character.
An animated version of the character popped up in Sony’s Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse and its sequel, Across The Spider-Verse. A third entry in that series was due to arrive in March of this year but was delayed with stories suggesting that too many revisions to the project were making the animation workflow very difficult in terms of meeting deadlines.
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are the co-writers behind those films and are hands-on in their roles as producers. Back in 2019, Sony reportedly signed the duo to a five-year,...
A story has popped up over at Puck that claims things are not going particularly smoothly on the live-action Spider-Man: Noir project that’s set to feature Nicolas Cage as a hard-boiled alternative universe take on the Spider-Man character.
An animated version of the character popped up in Sony’s Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse and its sequel, Across The Spider-Verse. A third entry in that series was due to arrive in March of this year but was delayed with stories suggesting that too many revisions to the project were making the animation workflow very difficult in terms of meeting deadlines.
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are the co-writers behind those films and are hands-on in their roles as producers. Back in 2019, Sony reportedly signed the duo to a five-year,...
- 8/21/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Aniplex announced on August 16 that Aniplex Online Fest, the large-scale annual online festival, will return for its fifth iteration on September 15 (Pt), September 16 (Jst). Free streams on Aniplex’s YouTube channel will be available in English and Japanese. Last year’s Aniplex Online Fest was held on September 9, 2023, and you can read about all the news announced from the 2023 event right here . The event has been run since 2020 to offer new information on Aniplex’s latest anime productions, as well as featuring other special guests and performances. Aniplex Online Fest 2024 Event Information Date and Time : Monday, September 16 at Noon Jst | Sunday, September 15 at 8:00 p.m. Pt Live stream link : https://youtube.com/live/g7ytgD5_LA4 Official Website (English) : https://aniplex-online-fest.com/en/ Official Website (Japanese) : https://aniplex-online-fest.com/ Aniplex Event Official Twitter : https://twitter.com/aniplex_event *Please note: schedule and contents are subject to change.
- 8/16/2024
- by Kyle Cardine,Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
It’s going to take a long time, but at least she’s getting there. Meghan Markle recently admitted in a new interview that she’s still healing from her past trauma. Keep reading below for everything you need to know.
Royal Family News – Meghan Markle Is Still Healing From Her Past Trauma
In a new interview with CBS Sunday Morning, the Duchess of Sussex said that she still struggles with her healing journey.
That’s one of the many reasons why she and her husband Prince Harry have started The Parents Network to aid other moms and dads who have children who have suffered because of online bullying.
Meghan also said that she started the initiative because of her own suicidal thoughts that she had experienced in the past. Clearly, she doesn’t want anyone to feel the same way she did before.
The mother-of-two admitted in an interview...
Royal Family News – Meghan Markle Is Still Healing From Her Past Trauma
In a new interview with CBS Sunday Morning, the Duchess of Sussex said that she still struggles with her healing journey.
That’s one of the many reasons why she and her husband Prince Harry have started The Parents Network to aid other moms and dads who have children who have suffered because of online bullying.
Meghan also said that she started the initiative because of her own suicidal thoughts that she had experienced in the past. Clearly, she doesn’t want anyone to feel the same way she did before.
The mother-of-two admitted in an interview...
- 8/10/2024
- by Maya Jimenez
- Celebrating The Soaps
Din Djarin and his tiny green son are finally making the leap to the big screen with Disney and Lucasfilm's upcoming "Star Wars" film, "The Mandalorian and Grogu." /Film's Jacob Hall was on the ground for this year's D23 Expo and was in the room when the first footage from the movie debuted, and here's what he saw.
The footage opened with shots from "The Mandalorian" season 1, of Mando and Grogu meeting for the first time. Then there are clips of the two of them hanging out from the show, with familiar lines and moments of each of them, highlighting that father and son spirit we've come to love.
The new bits that Jon Favreau has filmed included one especially cool shot in which Mando walks into a room with his blaster in hand and takes down a guard without a look. A no-look kill shot! A bunch of...
The footage opened with shots from "The Mandalorian" season 1, of Mando and Grogu meeting for the first time. Then there are clips of the two of them hanging out from the show, with familiar lines and moments of each of them, highlighting that father and son spirit we've come to love.
The new bits that Jon Favreau has filmed included one especially cool shot in which Mando walks into a room with his blaster in hand and takes down a guard without a look. A no-look kill shot! A bunch of...
- 8/10/2024
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
British royal family news shows that the late Diana likely never imagined a day in which her two children, Prince Harry and Prince William, would feud in public for what is now going on four years.
According to InStyle the last time the brothers saw each other in person was at their father King Charles’ coronation in May 2023. It was widely reported that Harry left the event early, stayed in the UK roughly 24 hours, and had to find himself a hotel room for the night.
Harry And His Z-Lister Cable Actress Wife Meghan Markle The “Biggest Losers.”
Underscoring that point, one royal expert claims that the brothers’ mutual friends have largely chosen to side with the actual royal, William. Here’s what to know about Harry’s epic downfall.
William And Harry Are Estranged
Royal expert Katie Nicholl said on the Vanity Fair podcast Dynasty: The Royal Family’s Most Challenging Year,...
According to InStyle the last time the brothers saw each other in person was at their father King Charles’ coronation in May 2023. It was widely reported that Harry left the event early, stayed in the UK roughly 24 hours, and had to find himself a hotel room for the night.
Harry And His Z-Lister Cable Actress Wife Meghan Markle The “Biggest Losers.”
Underscoring that point, one royal expert claims that the brothers’ mutual friends have largely chosen to side with the actual royal, William. Here’s what to know about Harry’s epic downfall.
William And Harry Are Estranged
Royal expert Katie Nicholl said on the Vanity Fair podcast Dynasty: The Royal Family’s Most Challenging Year,...
- 8/4/2024
- by Tanya Clark
- Celebrating The Soaps
Justin Simien says the Donald Glover-starring Solo: A Star Wars Story spinoff series Lando will not be happening.
Collider published remarks Friday from Simien indicating that Lando is dead.
Simien is out promoting Hollywood Black, an MGM+ docuseries based on the book by scholar Donald Bogle examining race and representation in Hollywood. That’s when the Lando project came up.
“It was pretty developed,” he said. “There was a Bible. There was concept art. There were scripts. But it just wasn’t meant to be.”
He added that he grieved for the project.
“For me, it has to be done pretty straight on. Like, ‘I am in grief. I do not feel good.’ I have to let myself feel those feelings,” he said. “There’s so much that I experience that I get to keep forever and take into the next project. I can’t obviously take the...
Collider published remarks Friday from Simien indicating that Lando is dead.
Simien is out promoting Hollywood Black, an MGM+ docuseries based on the book by scholar Donald Bogle examining race and representation in Hollywood. That’s when the Lando project came up.
“It was pretty developed,” he said. “There was a Bible. There was concept art. There were scripts. But it just wasn’t meant to be.”
He added that he grieved for the project.
“For me, it has to be done pretty straight on. Like, ‘I am in grief. I do not feel good.’ I have to let myself feel those feelings,” he said. “There’s so much that I experience that I get to keep forever and take into the next project. I can’t obviously take the...
- 8/3/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Are they really just trying to avoid the problem or are they part of the problem? That’s what a lot of royal fans and critics alike can’t help but wonder as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are being accused of some serious gaslighting. Keep reading below for everything you need to know.
Royal Family News – Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Accused Of Gaslighting
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have often said that they don’t want to travel to the UK because they believe there’s too much risk and that there’s just too much danger.
Prince Harry has even gone on the record to suggest that his family’s safety might be put in jeopardy, should he bring everyone along with him to the UK. That’s why he’s often kept his wife Meghan, along with their two children Archie and Lilibet, at home.
Royal Family News – Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Accused Of Gaslighting
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have often said that they don’t want to travel to the UK because they believe there’s too much risk and that there’s just too much danger.
Prince Harry has even gone on the record to suggest that his family’s safety might be put in jeopardy, should he bring everyone along with him to the UK. That’s why he’s often kept his wife Meghan, along with their two children Archie and Lilibet, at home.
- 8/2/2024
- by Maya Jimenez
- Celebrating The Soaps
Director J.J. Abrams launched the sequels era of the Star Wars franchise, with 2015’s The Force Awakens. The film introduced a set of new characters who became torchbearers for the franchise’s overarching narrative. One of the newly introduced characters was Oscar Isaac’s roguish fighter pilot Poe Dameron.
Oscar Isaac played Poe Dameron in the Star Wars sequels (Credit: Lucasfilm).
The character’s arc and personality have been compared to Harrison Ford’s Han Solo. However, Abrams had to step in and address the comparisons and defend the new character from being dubbed a cheap rip-off of the legendary smuggler turned rebel pilot. Here is what Abrams had to say about Oscar Isaac’s Poe Dameron.
J.J. Abrams Defended Oscar Isaac’s Star Wars Character From Han Solo Comparisons
Oscar Isaac debuted in the role of Poe Dameron in 2015’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Alongside Daisy Ridley...
Oscar Isaac played Poe Dameron in the Star Wars sequels (Credit: Lucasfilm).
The character’s arc and personality have been compared to Harrison Ford’s Han Solo. However, Abrams had to step in and address the comparisons and defend the new character from being dubbed a cheap rip-off of the legendary smuggler turned rebel pilot. Here is what Abrams had to say about Oscar Isaac’s Poe Dameron.
J.J. Abrams Defended Oscar Isaac’s Star Wars Character From Han Solo Comparisons
Oscar Isaac debuted in the role of Poe Dameron in 2015’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Alongside Daisy Ridley...
- 8/1/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
For the King of England, enough is enough. And who can blame him? There’s a new report that suggests King Charles thinks that Prince Harry’s refusal to bring his two children, Archie and Lilibet, to the UK is beyond contempt. After all, they are members of the royal family. Keep reading below for everything you need to know.
If that weren’t enough, the King of England also believes that his son is trying to blackmail him over the matter as well.
King Charles – Is About To Erupt: Livid With Harry And Meghan Over This Matter
One source close to the situation even told the Daily Mail, “Harry has lost his security case in court, and is now trying the emotional blackmail route to get what he wants instead, cynically using the threat of Archie and Lilibet never meeting their grandfather again as a tactic to coerce the king into overruling Ravec.
If that weren’t enough, the King of England also believes that his son is trying to blackmail him over the matter as well.
King Charles – Is About To Erupt: Livid With Harry And Meghan Over This Matter
One source close to the situation even told the Daily Mail, “Harry has lost his security case in court, and is now trying the emotional blackmail route to get what he wants instead, cynically using the threat of Archie and Lilibet never meeting their grandfather again as a tactic to coerce the king into overruling Ravec.
- 8/1/2024
- by Maya Jimenez
- Celebrating The Soaps
Harrison Ford is, and forever will remain, an enduring icon in the film industry. However, despite his remarkable career and iconic roles, he remains notably unruffled by the accolades and discussions surrounding his journey as an actor.
Harrison Ford | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Cca-by-sa 2.0/Wikimedia Commons
And he once again proved the same, when asked about his iconic role as Indiana Jones and the new role as Thunderbolt Ross in the MCU. Instead of directly addressing the question, he sidestepped by humorously touching upon the longstanding debate surrounding his Star Wars character Han Solo.
Harrison Ford Deflects Role Comparison with Humorous Han Solo Debate
After embodying iconic characters like Han Solo and Indiana Jones, Harrison Ford is set to make his MCU debut as Thunderbolt Ross, aka Red Hulk in the upcoming film Captain America: Brave New World.
Indiana Jones | Credit: Lucasfilm with Paramount Pictures Corporation
Ford recently joined the cast...
Harrison Ford | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Cca-by-sa 2.0/Wikimedia Commons
And he once again proved the same, when asked about his iconic role as Indiana Jones and the new role as Thunderbolt Ross in the MCU. Instead of directly addressing the question, he sidestepped by humorously touching upon the longstanding debate surrounding his Star Wars character Han Solo.
Harrison Ford Deflects Role Comparison with Humorous Han Solo Debate
After embodying iconic characters like Han Solo and Indiana Jones, Harrison Ford is set to make his MCU debut as Thunderbolt Ross, aka Red Hulk in the upcoming film Captain America: Brave New World.
Indiana Jones | Credit: Lucasfilm with Paramount Pictures Corporation
Ford recently joined the cast...
- 7/31/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Elden Ring is the pinnacle of the Soulslike genre and the gaming community has nothing but positive feedback about the project. Director Hidetaka Miyazaki did not hold back and raised the bar for what a true Soulsborne game should be, down to the most minute details about the artificial intelligence enemies use.
Enemies can pack a punch and may seem like mindless monsters hellbent on death and destruction, they are rather intelligent. Looks can be deceiving and the players realize that enemies will adjust their aim and adapt to their surroundings like a real player would and elevate the experience.
The Enemy AI Featured in Elden Ring Is Far Smarter Than One Might Suspect
FromSoftware has cracked the code for game development and is building towards the perfect Soulsborne game after each new project. The Soulslike genre is not for the faint of heart but some skilled content creators like...
Enemies can pack a punch and may seem like mindless monsters hellbent on death and destruction, they are rather intelligent. Looks can be deceiving and the players realize that enemies will adjust their aim and adapt to their surroundings like a real player would and elevate the experience.
The Enemy AI Featured in Elden Ring Is Far Smarter Than One Might Suspect
FromSoftware has cracked the code for game development and is building towards the perfect Soulsborne game after each new project. The Soulslike genre is not for the faint of heart but some skilled content creators like...
- 7/29/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
Spain’s Solita Films, the outfit run by director-producer brothers José Esteban Alenda and César Esteban Alenda, has boarded Alberto Gross Molo’s feature debut “Catorce de Marzo” (“March 14th”).
The divorce drama is set up at Barcelona’s Contraria Media, one of the 36 emerging producers selected for the upcoming Locarno Film Festival edition’s networking initiative Match Me! Which takes place Aug. 9-11 at the Swiss Film Festival.
Producers on the project also take in Catorce de Marzo Aie, a tax vehicle, and Ayhe Productions.
The project is produced by Contraria Media’s co-founders Laura Egidos Plaja and Albert Aynés Clapés, Ayhe’s David Aymerich and the Esteban Alenda Brothers. Egidos and Cecilia Rivas executive produce.
In late development and at a financing stage, and scheduled to roll by Summer 2025, “March 14th” producers will be looking at Match Me! for a European co-producer and a sales agent.
Co-written by...
The divorce drama is set up at Barcelona’s Contraria Media, one of the 36 emerging producers selected for the upcoming Locarno Film Festival edition’s networking initiative Match Me! Which takes place Aug. 9-11 at the Swiss Film Festival.
Producers on the project also take in Catorce de Marzo Aie, a tax vehicle, and Ayhe Productions.
The project is produced by Contraria Media’s co-founders Laura Egidos Plaja and Albert Aynés Clapés, Ayhe’s David Aymerich and the Esteban Alenda Brothers. Egidos and Cecilia Rivas executive produce.
In late development and at a financing stage, and scheduled to roll by Summer 2025, “March 14th” producers will be looking at Match Me! for a European co-producer and a sales agent.
Co-written by...
- 7/24/2024
- by Emiliano De Pablos
- Variety Film + TV
Lalisa Manoban, better known by her stage name Lisa, continues to rewrite the K-Pop record books. Her debut single “Rockstar” has achieved a remarkable feat, becoming the fastest song by a female K-Pop soloist to surpass 100 million streams on Spotify. This achievement solidifies Lisa’s position as a global superstar and highlights the growing power of K-Pop solo acts.
Blackpink’s Lisa Smashes Records As “Rockstar” Becomes Fastest K-Pop Solo Female Track to 100 Million Spotify Streams
“Rockstar” dropped on September 2nd, 2023, as the title track for Lisa’s debut solo album, “Lalisa.” The song, a powerful hip-hop anthem infused with catchy pop sensibilities, quickly garnered international acclaim. The music video shattered YouTube records, becoming the most viewed music video by a female solo artist in 24 hours. Now, with over 100 million Spotify streams, “Rockstar” adds another milestone to Lisa’s impressive career trajectory.
Previously Held Record and Shifting Landscape:
Prior to Lisa’s achievement,...
Blackpink’s Lisa Smashes Records As “Rockstar” Becomes Fastest K-Pop Solo Female Track to 100 Million Spotify Streams
“Rockstar” dropped on September 2nd, 2023, as the title track for Lisa’s debut solo album, “Lalisa.” The song, a powerful hip-hop anthem infused with catchy pop sensibilities, quickly garnered international acclaim. The music video shattered YouTube records, becoming the most viewed music video by a female solo artist in 24 hours. Now, with over 100 million Spotify streams, “Rockstar” adds another milestone to Lisa’s impressive career trajectory.
Previously Held Record and Shifting Landscape:
Prior to Lisa’s achievement,...
- 7/24/2024
- by Daniel Babis
- Daily Soap Dish
Exclusive: The Michael Crichton and James Patterson novel Eruption has been bought at auction by Sony in what we hear is a seven-figure deal after several circled.
The feature take of Eruption already has Oscar-winning Free Solo directors Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi attached to direct, and we understand that there already have been conversations with Keanu Reeves to star, though no commitment.
Producers on the feature are Sherri Crichton for Crichton Sun, Patterson and Shane Salerno. Chin and Vasarhelyi also will produce. They made their narrative directing debut on Nyad, which got Oscar noms for Annette Bening and Jodie Foster.
Eruption, which Crichton spent 20 years writing before his death in 2008, follows a history-making volcano explosion that is about to wipe away the big island of Hawaii. However, a secret held for decades by the U.S. military is far more terrifying than any volcano.
The deal for Eruption...
The feature take of Eruption already has Oscar-winning Free Solo directors Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi attached to direct, and we understand that there already have been conversations with Keanu Reeves to star, though no commitment.
Producers on the feature are Sherri Crichton for Crichton Sun, Patterson and Shane Salerno. Chin and Vasarhelyi also will produce. They made their narrative directing debut on Nyad, which got Oscar noms for Annette Bening and Jodie Foster.
Eruption, which Crichton spent 20 years writing before his death in 2008, follows a history-making volcano explosion that is about to wipe away the big island of Hawaii. However, a secret held for decades by the U.S. military is far more terrifying than any volcano.
The deal for Eruption...
- 7/10/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr and Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
George Lucas is a perfectionist, and fans can easily see that with the revisions he made to his Star Wars movies after they were released. Nothing is more frustrating for a fan than buying a copy of the film and realizing it’s not the same one that played in theaters.
George Lucas via Star Wars / Youtube
The director is also fond of altering his films for re-releases, which means it’s no longer the original version. Interestingly, he is aware of this practice and how much fans despised it.
George Lucas And His Fascination With Making Changes In Star Wars Movies
While speaking with supervising sound editor Matthew Wood via Star Wars Interviews, he revealed he has no idea if George Lucas would ever stop making changes in his movies.
The Episode I DVD has some longer scenes in the podrace, Episode II was slightly different than the theatrical.
George Lucas via Star Wars / Youtube
The director is also fond of altering his films for re-releases, which means it’s no longer the original version. Interestingly, he is aware of this practice and how much fans despised it.
George Lucas And His Fascination With Making Changes In Star Wars Movies
While speaking with supervising sound editor Matthew Wood via Star Wars Interviews, he revealed he has no idea if George Lucas would ever stop making changes in his movies.
The Episode I DVD has some longer scenes in the podrace, Episode II was slightly different than the theatrical.
- 6/27/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
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Among the 50 most-watched U.S.-based YouTube channels during the third week of June, only nine have a significant presence on the long-form version of YouTube. A Shorts channel even dethroned MrBeast at the top of our all-American ranking.
Music fans will find a few curious insights in this week’s U.S. Top 50. Here’s the scoop:
Chart Toppers
The top five channels in this week’s U.S. Top 50 is a crowded bunch, but Jason Derulo was able to separate himself from the pack. The singer-songwriter has become a regular factor in these charts thanks to his activity on Shorts. He promotes his music by...
Among the 50 most-watched U.S.-based YouTube channels during the third week of June, only nine have a significant presence on the long-form version of YouTube. A Shorts channel even dethroned MrBeast at the top of our all-American ranking.
Music fans will find a few curious insights in this week’s U.S. Top 50. Here’s the scoop:
Chart Toppers
The top five channels in this week’s U.S. Top 50 is a crowded bunch, but Jason Derulo was able to separate himself from the pack. The singer-songwriter has become a regular factor in these charts thanks to his activity on Shorts. He promotes his music by...
- 6/25/2024
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Solo Leveling’s popularity is rising after the manhwa was adapted into an anime. The story follows the journey of the weakest Hunter, Sung Jinwoo, who becomes the strongest Hunter in the world to fulfill a purpose. The webtoon became immensely popular, and fans were eagerly waiting for its anime adaptation.
Several fights in the webtoon will send shivers down the audience’s spine. As Sung Jinwoo leveled up, the fans got to know about all the ranks of the Hunter Association. The highest-rank hunters are known as National Level Hunters, and there are only five of them in Solo Leveling. Sung Jinwoo was the fifth hunter to reach that level. So, let us see the strongest National Level Hunters in Solo Leveling.
Who Are National Level Hunters? Kamish
According to the official database, National Level Hunters are hunters who can rival the military strength of an entire nation. During...
Several fights in the webtoon will send shivers down the audience’s spine. As Sung Jinwoo leveled up, the fans got to know about all the ranks of the Hunter Association. The highest-rank hunters are known as National Level Hunters, and there are only five of them in Solo Leveling. Sung Jinwoo was the fifth hunter to reach that level. So, let us see the strongest National Level Hunters in Solo Leveling.
Who Are National Level Hunters? Kamish
According to the official database, National Level Hunters are hunters who can rival the military strength of an entire nation. During...
- 3/8/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
Before being adapted into an anime, Solo Leveling was one of the most popular manhwa. It was not until later in the manhwa the fans got to see the true story unfold. What began as a story of the weakest hunter soon turned out to be a fight between the Rulers and the Monarchs. But it was not always like that. The Absolute Being, or God, divided the forces of Light and Dark into eight pieces.
These became the Eight Rulers and Eight Monarchs. One of the fans delved into this matter and theorized that Sung Jinwoo is the result of God committing suicide. The Absolute Being set the purpose for the Rulers and the Monarchs, with the former protecting the universe and the latter wanting to destroy it. It led to a fight between the two factions.
God’s Amusement Turned Out To Be His End Rulers – Solo Leveling...
These became the Eight Rulers and Eight Monarchs. One of the fans delved into this matter and theorized that Sung Jinwoo is the result of God committing suicide. The Absolute Being set the purpose for the Rulers and the Monarchs, with the former protecting the universe and the latter wanting to destroy it. It led to a fight between the two factions.
God’s Amusement Turned Out To Be His End Rulers – Solo Leveling...
- 3/8/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
Originally adapted from the popular South Korean web novel (plus manhwa) of the same name, Solo Leveling anime is gaining massive fan approval as one of the most exceptional storylines ever curated. Set in a world where normal people and hunters like the series’ protagonist Sung Jinwoo navigate through dungeons and monsters, the anime has fans’ interest at its peak.
Solo Leveling
But what these anime fans are most amused by is the System. To give an overview of it, it is a highly mystifying game-like interface. However, there is more to it than just that when diving deep into the story, and it’s even more complicated than Jujutsu Kaisen and all its techniques. Nonetheless, here’s a simplified explanation of the Solo Leveling power system, step by step.
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Solo Leveling is all...
Solo Leveling
But what these anime fans are most amused by is the System. To give an overview of it, it is a highly mystifying game-like interface. However, there is more to it than just that when diving deep into the story, and it’s even more complicated than Jujutsu Kaisen and all its techniques. Nonetheless, here’s a simplified explanation of the Solo Leveling power system, step by step.
SUGGESTEDCrunchyroll CEO Reveals a Big Secret About Solo Leveling’s Production that was Kept Under Wraps
Solo Leveling is all...
- 3/4/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Taito Ban is the Japanese voice actor who lent his distinctive voice to Sung Jinwoo, the protagonist of the currently ongoing superhit series Solo Leveling. Originally from the Fukuoka Prefecture in Japan, Ban has been the voice behind multiple fan-favorite characters over the years before recently coming into fans’ eyes once again for his iconic voiceover of Jinwoo.
Japanese voice actor Taito Ban (@seiyuucorner | Ig)
Of all the characters he has given his voice to date, Taito Ban has also played a role behind the mics for one of the biggest fan-favorite anime series ever. While most fans must be unaware of this, it is only true that Ban has been the voice behind none other than the Cocky Demon Slayer in the superhit Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba anime series.
SUGGESTEDAfter Solo Leveling, Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint Anime Reportedly in the Works Taito Ban Voiced the “Cocky” Demon Slayer...
Japanese voice actor Taito Ban (@seiyuucorner | Ig)
Of all the characters he has given his voice to date, Taito Ban has also played a role behind the mics for one of the biggest fan-favorite anime series ever. While most fans must be unaware of this, it is only true that Ban has been the voice behind none other than the Cocky Demon Slayer in the superhit Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba anime series.
SUGGESTEDAfter Solo Leveling, Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint Anime Reportedly in the Works Taito Ban Voiced the “Cocky” Demon Slayer...
- 3/3/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Throughout the wide world of manga and anime, several storylines recur in many different series. The Jeju Island Arc from Solo Levelling and the Chimaera Ant Arc from Hunter × Hunter, have often been compared by fans, which is down to several reasons. With a gap of nearly ten years, Yoshihiro Togashi wrote Hunter X Hunter, a manga, while Chugong published Solo Leveling, a Korean webtoon.
Solo Leveling
Hunter x Hunter and Solo Leveling’s portrayal of strong explorers known as “Hunters” share many similarities, the creation of ant-like organisms that quickly grow into powerful, intelligent beings is the subject of both storylines, the two however differ in terms of the overall structure and depth of the plot.
Origin of the Species
The Chimaera arc is one of Hunter X Hunter’s most captivating stories. The initial appearance points of both species are the first resemblance between the two arcs.
Solo Leveling
Hunter x Hunter and Solo Leveling’s portrayal of strong explorers known as “Hunters” share many similarities, the creation of ant-like organisms that quickly grow into powerful, intelligent beings is the subject of both storylines, the two however differ in terms of the overall structure and depth of the plot.
Origin of the Species
The Chimaera arc is one of Hunter X Hunter’s most captivating stories. The initial appearance points of both species are the first resemblance between the two arcs.
- 2/29/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Solo Leveling was one of the most anticipated anime of 2024. After its release, the anime exceeded everyone’s expectations. As a Webtoon, it reached the peak of popularity, and after being adapted into an anime, it further broke records. It has only been a few weeks since it was released, and fans are already claiming to win The Anime of the Year Award.
The Cartenon Temple arc set the pace for Solo Leveling, and since then, there has been no stopping it. The 24-episode first season has great news in store for the fans. Amidst such an amazing adaptation, fans will get a bonus in the form of a two-part documentary exploring the making of the anime.
The Making of Solo Leveling Will Be an Adventure in Itself The Leveling of Solo Leveling
Solo Leveling is set to have 24 episodes in its pilot season. But there is a catch. Initially,...
The Cartenon Temple arc set the pace for Solo Leveling, and since then, there has been no stopping it. The 24-episode first season has great news in store for the fans. Amidst such an amazing adaptation, fans will get a bonus in the form of a two-part documentary exploring the making of the anime.
The Making of Solo Leveling Will Be an Adventure in Itself The Leveling of Solo Leveling
Solo Leveling is set to have 24 episodes in its pilot season. But there is a catch. Initially,...
- 2/25/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
Sometimes it feels like Ron Howard has been around forever. The actor/director, who was born on March 1, 1954, has been a star in TV and movies for over 65 years. From his early days playing Andy Griffith‘s son Opie on “The Andy Griffith Show” to his directing of the latest “Star Wars” story, “Solo,” the unassuming Howard still finds himself the center of attention.
Now primarily known as a director, Howard has won two Academy Awards — for producing and directing 2001’s Best Picture winner “A Beautiful Mind” starring Russell Crowe — and has two more nominations to his credit for producing and directing 2008 nominee “Frost/Nixon” starring Michael Sheen and Frank Langella.
Let’s take a photo gallery tour of his 17 greatest feature films, ranked from worst to best. Keep in mind that our gallery strictly focuses on his directing career and leaves out his terrific work as an actor in movies.
Now primarily known as a director, Howard has won two Academy Awards — for producing and directing 2001’s Best Picture winner “A Beautiful Mind” starring Russell Crowe — and has two more nominations to his credit for producing and directing 2008 nominee “Frost/Nixon” starring Michael Sheen and Frank Langella.
Let’s take a photo gallery tour of his 17 greatest feature films, ranked from worst to best. Keep in mind that our gallery strictly focuses on his directing career and leaves out his terrific work as an actor in movies.
- 2/23/2024
- by Tom O'Brien and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
It looks like a return to life as a working royal is not on the horizon for Prince Harry. Not even temporarily amid King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis. The Duke of Sussex’s father and brother, Prince William, reportedly agree he has no place representing the monarchy in an official capacity.
William and King Charles agree Harry can’t return to being a working royal
The state of King Charles’ health has the current number of working royals lower than normal. He’s undergoing treatment after being diagnosed with cancer following a brief hospital stay for an enlarged prostate.
Not to mention, William’s taken a step back from duties as his wife, Kate Middleton continues to recover at home following abdominal surgery on Jan. 16, 2024.
But the numbers aren’t so low they’d consider pulling Harry off the bench, so to speak. According to The Mirror, King Charles,...
William and King Charles agree Harry can’t return to being a working royal
The state of King Charles’ health has the current number of working royals lower than normal. He’s undergoing treatment after being diagnosed with cancer following a brief hospital stay for an enlarged prostate.
Not to mention, William’s taken a step back from duties as his wife, Kate Middleton continues to recover at home following abdominal surgery on Jan. 16, 2024.
But the numbers aren’t so low they’d consider pulling Harry off the bench, so to speak. According to The Mirror, King Charles,...
- 2/22/2024
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Despite having only seven episodes, the anime adaptation of Solo Leveling has given rise to a lot of excitement in the world of anime and has already been recognized as one of the most significant shows of 2024. Fans are extremely pleased that A-1 Pictures followed the path that led to achievement with the series and faithfully adapted Chugong’s manhwa.
Solo Leveling Anime
Fans of Solo Leveling have another exciting piece of news to look forward to from the series as a well-known voice actor from the critically acclaimed franchise Jujutsu Kaisen has been confirmed as an official cast member of the currently airing Solo Leveling anime.
This voice actor is none other than the renowned Junichi Suwabe, who is best known for his portrayal of Ryomen Sukuna in Jujutsu Kaisen. Suwabe will voice the character of a major villain in the series: Hwang Dongsoo, a powerful S-rank hunter...
Solo Leveling Anime
Fans of Solo Leveling have another exciting piece of news to look forward to from the series as a well-known voice actor from the critically acclaimed franchise Jujutsu Kaisen has been confirmed as an official cast member of the currently airing Solo Leveling anime.
This voice actor is none other than the renowned Junichi Suwabe, who is best known for his portrayal of Ryomen Sukuna in Jujutsu Kaisen. Suwabe will voice the character of a major villain in the series: Hwang Dongsoo, a powerful S-rank hunter...
- 2/21/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Music Box Films has acquired U.S. distribution rights to “Solo,” Sophie Dupuis’s queer love story of two rising drag performers starring Théodore Pellerin (“Beau Is Afraid) and Félix Maritaud (“120 Bpm”).
The edgy film — which is repped by Snd and premiered at Toronto where it won best Canadian film — follows Simon, a rising star of Montreal drag queen scene, who falls in love with Olivier, the new recruit at the bar where he performs. While Simon believes he is experiencing an electrifying love story with Olivier, a toxic dynamic develops between them. At the same time, Simon’s mother, a famous opera singer, returns to work in the country after 15 years of absence. Fascinated by her, Simon persists in trying to create a bond with her, but in vain. Weakened by the failure of these two impossible relationships, Simon must learn how to find the love he deserves from within.
The edgy film — which is repped by Snd and premiered at Toronto where it won best Canadian film — follows Simon, a rising star of Montreal drag queen scene, who falls in love with Olivier, the new recruit at the bar where he performs. While Simon believes he is experiencing an electrifying love story with Olivier, a toxic dynamic develops between them. At the same time, Simon’s mother, a famous opera singer, returns to work in the country after 15 years of absence. Fascinated by her, Simon persists in trying to create a bond with her, but in vain. Weakened by the failure of these two impossible relationships, Simon must learn how to find the love he deserves from within.
- 2/20/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
So your powers have awakened and you want to gain fame and fortune (or take care of a sick loved one’s hospital bills) by entering portals as a hunter? Congratulations! You have joined an exclusive group of privileged individuals who can partake in this new and lucrative career. But before you attempt venturing into the portals of Solo Leveling , you must consider some tips that will help improve your chances of living to tell the tale... and being very well rewarded for it. Survival Tip #1: Training and Equipment Maintenance Don't skip out on your workouts as they will increase your strength and endurance. A prepared hunter has a better chance of surviving and racking up the rewards of dungeon crawling. You may have acquired supernatural powers and the ability to manipulate mana in various ways, but that doesn't mean you're ready to enter a dungeon and face off...
- 2/17/2024
- by Amílcar Trejo Mosquera
- Crunchyroll
A Detailed Solo Leveling Anime Guide —The New Hit Webtoon-Turned Anime (Picture Credit: IMDb)
Sung Jin Woo’s attempt to redeem his lost honor after being labeled mankind’s weakest hunter and going through one of the most life-changing, near-death experiences in its pursuit is what makes “Solo Leveling” so appealing to the masses. The idea that a normal, almost below-average human can ascend to Godhood is a distant concept for us, so seeing it on screen is obviously going to catch our attention.
“Solo Leveling,” originally a web novel, was adapted into a webtoon in 2018 and instantly started making rounds around the internet because of its gorgeous art and compelling storyline. It came to an end in 2021 and had a few side stories released under its name in 2023. But that’s not what revived the buzz around this mega-hit series. An anime adaptation for the webtoon had been in talks for quite some time,...
Sung Jin Woo’s attempt to redeem his lost honor after being labeled mankind’s weakest hunter and going through one of the most life-changing, near-death experiences in its pursuit is what makes “Solo Leveling” so appealing to the masses. The idea that a normal, almost below-average human can ascend to Godhood is a distant concept for us, so seeing it on screen is obviously going to catch our attention.
“Solo Leveling,” originally a web novel, was adapted into a webtoon in 2018 and instantly started making rounds around the internet because of its gorgeous art and compelling storyline. It came to an end in 2021 and had a few side stories released under its name in 2023. But that’s not what revived the buzz around this mega-hit series. An anime adaptation for the webtoon had been in talks for quite some time,...
- 2/12/2024
- by Safwan Azeem
- KoiMoi
Miley Cyrus won her first Grammy tonight, and it was handed to her by Mariah Carey, which caused the artist to fan girl over the moment.
Carey presented Cyrus with the first award of the night for Best Pop Solo Performance. The “Flowers” singer was seemingly shocked to hear her name from Carey. As the singer approached the podium, she was gasping all the way to receive her gramophone.
“This is just too iconic,” Cyrus said. “Oh my God, I just got stuck in the rain in traffic and thought I was going to miss this moment.”
She continued, “And I could’ve missed the award- that’s fine, but not Mariah Carey. I just saw you at the Hollywood Bowl; it was everything.”
Related: Grammy Awards Viewers Question If Taylor Swift Snubbed Celine Dion After Album Of The Year Win
Cyrus noted that she “got sat in my lucky number 3 seat.
Carey presented Cyrus with the first award of the night for Best Pop Solo Performance. The “Flowers” singer was seemingly shocked to hear her name from Carey. As the singer approached the podium, she was gasping all the way to receive her gramophone.
“This is just too iconic,” Cyrus said. “Oh my God, I just got stuck in the rain in traffic and thought I was going to miss this moment.”
She continued, “And I could’ve missed the award- that’s fine, but not Mariah Carey. I just saw you at the Hollywood Bowl; it was everything.”
Related: Grammy Awards Viewers Question If Taylor Swift Snubbed Celine Dion After Album Of The Year Win
Cyrus noted that she “got sat in my lucky number 3 seat.
- 2/5/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
The 66th Annual Grammy Awards took place on Sunday night, February 4. The ceremony was held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, and broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+. Emmy-winning, Grammy-nominated comedian Trevor Noah hosted the festivities for the fourth year in a row. So how did he do? Who gave the most memorable performances? And of course, who were the biggest winners? Scroll down for our live blog with all the minute-by-minute developments throughout the night. And check out the complete list of winners here.
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But before the prime time telecast came the Premiere Ceremony, where the lion’s share of awards were presented. Phoebe Bridgers led the way with four awards including one for “Ghost in the Machine,” her pop collaboration with Sza, and three more with her super group Boygenius, including Best Alternative Music Album for “The Record.
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But before the prime time telecast came the Premiere Ceremony, where the lion’s share of awards were presented. Phoebe Bridgers led the way with four awards including one for “Ghost in the Machine,” her pop collaboration with Sza, and three more with her super group Boygenius, including Best Alternative Music Album for “The Record.
- 2/5/2024
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Billy Dee Williams appeared on Entertainment Weekly’s “Dagobah Dispatch” podcast and discussed the backlash he’s faced throughout the years due to the “Star Wars” franchise. Williams debuted as Lando Calrissian in “The Empire Strikes Back,” which includes a moment in which Lando makes a deal with the Empire that leads to Han Solo being captured and frozen in carbonite. Some “Star Wars” fans still have not forgiven Lando and the backlash extended into Williams’ real life.
“When I would pick my daughter up from school, the kids would run up to me and say, ‘You betrayed Han Solo!’” Williams said. “I’d go on an airplane and the airplane stewards would say, ‘You betrayed Han Solo!’ I got that for a lot of years.”
Williams explained that he would try to reason with upset “Star Wars” fans and tell them: “Look, think about the whole situation. You’re...
“When I would pick my daughter up from school, the kids would run up to me and say, ‘You betrayed Han Solo!’” Williams said. “I’d go on an airplane and the airplane stewards would say, ‘You betrayed Han Solo!’ I got that for a lot of years.”
Williams explained that he would try to reason with upset “Star Wars” fans and tell them: “Look, think about the whole situation. You’re...
- 1/25/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
SawanoHiroyuki[nZk] is a vocal project launched by acclaimed composer Hiroyuki Sawano , known for his soundtrack works for Attack on Titan and Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn . The project's 12th single "LEveL" featuring five-member Korean idol group Tomorrow X Together as guest vocalists released today on January 24, and the song's music video has been steamed on the project's official YouTube channel . The title tune is now also used as the opening theme for for the winter 2024 TV anime Solo Leveling for which Sawano has also served as soundtrack composer. In the video, the performers showcase acrobatic dances and battles. SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]:Tomorrow X Together "LEveL" music video Solo Leveling anime creditless opening movie Time-limited production edition CD jacket Regular edition Hiroyuki Sawano Tomorrow X Together Related: krage's Solo Leveling Anime Ending Theme Music Video Streamed The TV anime Solo Leveling premiered in Japan on January 7, 2024, and its first two episodes are now available...
- 1/24/2024
- by Mikikazu Komatsu
- Crunchyroll
Woody Harrelson wasn’t able to make it to The Hollywood Reporter‘s chat at the Sundance Film Festival with Suncoast writer-director Laura Chinn and the actor’s co-stars Laura Linney and Ariel Martin. However, Chinn and Linney shed light on what Harrelson brought to his role.
In Suncoast, which is partially based on Chinn’s own life, Harrelson’s character Paul is an activist who protests in favor of real-life person Terri Schiavo’s right to live while being in a vegetative state. He strikes a friendship with Doris (Nico Parker), a high schooler whose comatose brother is being held in the same facility as Schiavo.
Speaking on the dynamic between the characters of Paul and Doris, Linney, who plays Doris’ mother Kristine, said, “The thing that’s also interesting is when you have conviction on opposite sides of an issue. The conviction is the same and the conviction can,...
In Suncoast, which is partially based on Chinn’s own life, Harrelson’s character Paul is an activist who protests in favor of real-life person Terri Schiavo’s right to live while being in a vegetative state. He strikes a friendship with Doris (Nico Parker), a high schooler whose comatose brother is being held in the same facility as Schiavo.
Speaking on the dynamic between the characters of Paul and Doris, Linney, who plays Doris’ mother Kristine, said, “The thing that’s also interesting is when you have conviction on opposite sides of an issue. The conviction is the same and the conviction can,...
- 1/21/2024
- by Tatiana Tenreyro
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Yen Press, the American manga, graphic novel and light novel publisher, disclosed their best selling titles for the year 2023 on Jan 16, 2024. It was revealed in a video posted on their official Twitter account, which highlighted the feats of the publisher in the previous year.
The video revealed that Yen Press had published a total of 618 books, with the top genres being fantasy, science-fiction, action-adventure, romance and horror.
The complete list of Yen Press’ best selling manga, novels, as well as their top debut manga/manhwa and novels, can be read below:
Best Selling Manga/Manhwa Of 2023: Toilet-Bound Hanako-Kun Solo Leveling Oshi No Ko Bungo Stray Dogs Sasaki And Miyano Best Selling Novels Of 2023: Overlord Solo Leveling That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime Bungo Stray Dogs So I’m a Spider, So What? Best Selling Debut Manga/Manhwa Of 2023: Oshi no Ko The Summer Hikaru...
The video revealed that Yen Press had published a total of 618 books, with the top genres being fantasy, science-fiction, action-adventure, romance and horror.
The complete list of Yen Press’ best selling manga, novels, as well as their top debut manga/manhwa and novels, can be read below:
Best Selling Manga/Manhwa Of 2023: Toilet-Bound Hanako-Kun Solo Leveling Oshi No Ko Bungo Stray Dogs Sasaki And Miyano Best Selling Novels Of 2023: Overlord Solo Leveling That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime Bungo Stray Dogs So I’m a Spider, So What? Best Selling Debut Manga/Manhwa Of 2023: Oshi no Ko The Summer Hikaru...
- 1/19/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
Line-up for the 25th edition of the market includes 16 completed features, 15 Wip, 17 films in development.
Films by Sweat director Magnus von Horn and Margrete: Queen of the North filmmaker Charlotte Sieling will be presented at the 25th Nordic Film Market (January 31-February 2), the film marketplace of Goteborg Film Festival.
The projects are among the 15 Nordic films in post-production being showcased in the Works in Progress strand.
Scroll down for the full Market selection
Swedish director von Horn attends with The Girl With The Needle, a horror story set in 1910s Denmark, starring Trine Dyrholm and produced by Creative Alliance’s Malene Blenkov.
Films by Sweat director Magnus von Horn and Margrete: Queen of the North filmmaker Charlotte Sieling will be presented at the 25th Nordic Film Market (January 31-February 2), the film marketplace of Goteborg Film Festival.
The projects are among the 15 Nordic films in post-production being showcased in the Works in Progress strand.
Scroll down for the full Market selection
Swedish director von Horn attends with The Girl With The Needle, a horror story set in 1910s Denmark, starring Trine Dyrholm and produced by Creative Alliance’s Malene Blenkov.
- 1/16/2024
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Following the premiere of the second episode of the Solo Leveling anime adaptation in Japan, Aniplex began streaming the creditless opening and ending videos on their YouTube channel. The opening features composer Hiroyuki Sawano with Tomorrow x Together providing lyrics and vocals for the song "LEveL." The ending features krage with the song titled "request." Solo Leveling Opening: Hiroyuki Sawano / Tomorrow X Together "LEveL" Solo Leveling Ending: krage -"request" Related: Solo Leveling Anime: Everything You Need to Know Shunsuke Nakashige directs the Solo Leveling anime adaptation at A-1 Pictures, based on the digital comic series published on Tappytoon of the same name by Dubu (Redice Studio), Chugong and h-goon. Noboru Kimura handles the screenplay, with anime character designs by Tomoko Sudo and monster designs by Hirotaka Tokuda. The anime is streaming on Crunchyroll and Yen Press publishes Solo Leveling in English with the eighth volume of the comic coming...
- 1/13/2024
- by Humberto Saabedra
- Crunchyroll
The future of "Star Wars" recently came into focus as Disney and Lucasfilm announced the movie that will welcome a galaxy far, far away back to the big screen. Oddly enough, it's going to be centered on the characters that have helped anchor "Star Wars" on the small screen since 2019. "The Mandalorian & Grogu" will be directed by Jon Favreau, with the film set to go into production in 2024. Indeed, it will be Mando and the one they call Baby Yoda who will help bring the franchise back to theaters after years away. One big question now looms very large: Will a TV show turned into a movie translate to meaningful box office dollars?
There are far too many unknowns right now to accurately predict this movie's commercial performance, but there are some key things we do know. For one, "The Mandalorian" has been extremely popular, with Pedra Pascal's Din Djarin...
There are far too many unknowns right now to accurately predict this movie's commercial performance, but there are some key things we do know. For one, "The Mandalorian" has been extremely popular, with Pedra Pascal's Din Djarin...
- 1/10/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
After a starry awards gala kicked off the Palm Springs Film Festival, several of this year’s awards contenders and friends reconnected at Variety’s 10 Directors to Watch & Creative Impact Awards Presented by Directv, Friday at the Parker Palm Springs hotel.
Before the presentation, the honorees posed on the red carpet and stopped for questions with Variety’s senior culture & events editor Marc Malkin. Anna Kendrick, a new member of Variety’s 10 Directors to Watch, recalled the first time she yelled action on set for her film “Woman of the Hour.”
“Day one I was really worried about moving slowly on the first shot, of the first day, of the first Monday because it always sets the tone for the week,” the star-turned-director said. “And certainly, the very first one sets the tone for the whole shoot. I really raced through the first couple of setups because I was like,...
Before the presentation, the honorees posed on the red carpet and stopped for questions with Variety’s senior culture & events editor Marc Malkin. Anna Kendrick, a new member of Variety’s 10 Directors to Watch, recalled the first time she yelled action on set for her film “Woman of the Hour.”
“Day one I was really worried about moving slowly on the first shot, of the first day, of the first Monday because it always sets the tone for the week,” the star-turned-director said. “And certainly, the very first one sets the tone for the whole shoot. I really raced through the first couple of setups because I was like,...
- 1/6/2024
- by Pat Saperstein
- Variety Film + TV
Crunchyroll‘s Winter 2024 season is packed with a fantastic mix of anime, from returning favorites to intriguing new series. With over 40 shows streaming each week, there’s something for every anime enthusiast.
Fans of intense action and mystery can look forward to “Solo Leveling.” It’s about Sung Jinwoo, the world’s weakest hunter, who gains extraordinary powers after a brush with death. This anime promises a thrilling journey of discovery and power.
For those who love adventures at sea, “One Piece – Egghead Island Arc” continues the saga of the Straw Hat Pirates. They’re about to embark on a new journey to Egghead Island, where they’ll meet Dr. Vegapunk, a genius scientist. This arc hints at new discoveries and potential dangers.
“Classroom of the Elite Season 3” is also making a comeback. Kiyotaka Ayanokoji and his classmates, now in Class C, face the challenging “mixed training camp” exam. Their...
Fans of intense action and mystery can look forward to “Solo Leveling.” It’s about Sung Jinwoo, the world’s weakest hunter, who gains extraordinary powers after a brush with death. This anime promises a thrilling journey of discovery and power.
For those who love adventures at sea, “One Piece – Egghead Island Arc” continues the saga of the Straw Hat Pirates. They’re about to embark on a new journey to Egghead Island, where they’ll meet Dr. Vegapunk, a genius scientist. This arc hints at new discoveries and potential dangers.
“Classroom of the Elite Season 3” is also making a comeback. Kiyotaka Ayanokoji and his classmates, now in Class C, face the challenging “mixed training camp” exam. Their...
- 1/3/2024
- by Hrvoje Milakovic
- Fiction Horizon
Blackpink’s Jennie is ready to ring in the new year with a new company and label. On Sunday, she took to Instagram to announce the new endeavor, called Odd Atelier (Oa).
“Hi, this is Jennie. This year was filled with many accomplishments, and I’m so thankful for all the love I’ve received,” the singer posted on her Instagram Story. “I’m also excited about what’s to come, as I start my solo journey in 2024 with a company that I have established called Oa. Please show lots...
“Hi, this is Jennie. This year was filled with many accomplishments, and I’m so thankful for all the love I’ve received,” the singer posted on her Instagram Story. “I’m also excited about what’s to come, as I start my solo journey in 2024 with a company that I have established called Oa. Please show lots...
- 12/25/2023
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
Anime fans in Mumbai witnessed an exhilarating exclusive premiere of Solo Leveling at the PVR Maison Theatre in Jio World Mall, Bkc, on December 20, 2023.
Ali Fazal with attendees Poster of Jinwoo
A highly anticipated anime series, Solo Leveling is set to release globally on January 6, 2024, on Crunchyroll. The Hindi dub – as well as the subtitle – will also be available to stream simultaneously.
Solo Leveling Kv
The screening of this epic adventure, adapted from the acclaimed Korean Webtoon sensation, was attended by over 220 fans and accompanied by renowned actor Ali Fazal who has also lent his Hindi voice to a character, Song Chiyul, in the series.
Ali Fazal Recording Ali Fazal during the Premiere event of Solo Leveling 1
During the premiere event, Ali Fazal said, “I consider myself very fortunate to have had the opportunity to provide the Hindi dub for Solo Leveling. I aspire to forge deeper connections with the world of anime,...
Ali Fazal with attendees Poster of Jinwoo
A highly anticipated anime series, Solo Leveling is set to release globally on January 6, 2024, on Crunchyroll. The Hindi dub – as well as the subtitle – will also be available to stream simultaneously.
Solo Leveling Kv
The screening of this epic adventure, adapted from the acclaimed Korean Webtoon sensation, was attended by over 220 fans and accompanied by renowned actor Ali Fazal who has also lent his Hindi voice to a character, Song Chiyul, in the series.
Ali Fazal Recording Ali Fazal during the Premiere event of Solo Leveling 1
During the premiere event, Ali Fazal said, “I consider myself very fortunate to have had the opportunity to provide the Hindi dub for Solo Leveling. I aspire to forge deeper connections with the world of anime,...
- 12/22/2023
- by The Inverted Mind
- AnimeHunch
The traditionally celebrity-heavy Toronto Film Festival has unveiled its list of Canada’s best indie films for 2023, which includes a host of first-time directors that have come to the fore as the Hollywood actors strike put local movies and talent front and center at TIFF last September.
Canadian filmmakers were able to grab the spotlight after SAG-AFTRA members barred from promoting studio or streamer projects allowed them to fill the vacuum on TIFF red carpets and at industry events.
New directors were also favorites of Toronto programmers as a shifting TIFF film market with few American celebrities in town also allowed the marquee festival to double down on finding new creative voices.
So here’s the top Canadian feature films of 2023, as decided by film pickers in Toronto.
1. BlackBerry
Matt Johnson’s drama about the meteoric rise of the world’s first smartphone, before its competitive collapse, bowed in Berlin.
Canadian filmmakers were able to grab the spotlight after SAG-AFTRA members barred from promoting studio or streamer projects allowed them to fill the vacuum on TIFF red carpets and at industry events.
New directors were also favorites of Toronto programmers as a shifting TIFF film market with few American celebrities in town also allowed the marquee festival to double down on finding new creative voices.
So here’s the top Canadian feature films of 2023, as decided by film pickers in Toronto.
1. BlackBerry
Matt Johnson’s drama about the meteoric rise of the world’s first smartphone, before its competitive collapse, bowed in Berlin.
- 12/20/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Blackpink’s Jennie Becomes The First Female K-pop Soloist To Hit One Billion Spotify Streams Without Releasing An Album! (Picture Credit: Facebook)
Blackpink’s Jennie has often been hailed as ‘the idol’ of K-pop idols by her fans. To put it simply, Blinks believe she is the greatest of all time, and well, Jennie has some unbelievable records to her credit to prove the same. Known for her strong-headed persona and impeccable visuals, Jennie has received numerous accolades throughout her decorated career, including a Gaon Chart Music Award, a Golden Disc Award, and nominations for Genie Music Awards and Mnet Asian Music Awards.
The first Blackpink member to go solo in 2018 with her track titled, ‘Solo’, the It Girl of South Korea has hit 1 billion streams on her Spotify profile. While her band member Lisa has already hit a billion streams on the digital music service thanks to the success...
Blackpink’s Jennie has often been hailed as ‘the idol’ of K-pop idols by her fans. To put it simply, Blinks believe she is the greatest of all time, and well, Jennie has some unbelievable records to her credit to prove the same. Known for her strong-headed persona and impeccable visuals, Jennie has received numerous accolades throughout her decorated career, including a Gaon Chart Music Award, a Golden Disc Award, and nominations for Genie Music Awards and Mnet Asian Music Awards.
The first Blackpink member to go solo in 2018 with her track titled, ‘Solo’, the It Girl of South Korea has hit 1 billion streams on her Spotify profile. While her band member Lisa has already hit a billion streams on the digital music service thanks to the success...
- 12/15/2023
- by Shivani Negi
- KoiMoi
Anime fans, mark your calendars! Crunchyroll, in a thrilling partnership with Aniplex, has announced the premiere of the anime adaptation of “Solo Leveling.” This Korean manhwa, a fan favorite, is set to hit screens globally on January 6, 2024. Get ready to dive into a world where fantasy meets reality, as this show will be accessible in over 200 territories through Crunchyroll’s streaming platform.
“Solo Leveling” has taken the world of manhwa by storm. It’s a story that revolves around Sung Jinwoo, a hunter deemed the weakest of all mankind. His life takes a dramatic turn when he stumbles upon a double dungeon, leading to a life-changing quest. This series brilliantly combines the elements of action and the supernatural, offering an exhilarating experience for viewers.
The animation production is in the capable hands of A-1 Pictures, known for their work on “Sword Art Online,” with Production I.G, famous for “Attack on Titan,...
“Solo Leveling” has taken the world of manhwa by storm. It’s a story that revolves around Sung Jinwoo, a hunter deemed the weakest of all mankind. His life takes a dramatic turn when he stumbles upon a double dungeon, leading to a life-changing quest. This series brilliantly combines the elements of action and the supernatural, offering an exhilarating experience for viewers.
The animation production is in the capable hands of A-1 Pictures, known for their work on “Sword Art Online,” with Production I.G, famous for “Attack on Titan,...
- 12/10/2023
- by Hrvoje Milakovic
- Fiction Horizon
Natalie Portman appeared on “Watch What Happens Live” to promote her buzzy Netflix drama “May December” and once again told “Star Wars” fans that she is more than open to reprising her role of Padmé Amidala on screen. Portman was just a teenager when she landed a leading role in George Lucas’ “Star Wars” prequel trilogy. Her first entry, “The Phantom Menace,” opened in 1999 when Portman was 18 years old.
Asked by host Andy Cohen what it was like meeting the British royal family at “The Phantom Menace” premiere (see photo below), Portman recalled: “I remember Prince Charles, he was then Prince Charles, asked me if I was in the originals. I was like, ‘No, I’m 18!’ But he was very friendly.”
Portman said “no one has asked” her about returning to the “Star Wars” franchise, but “I’m open to it.” She said working on the prequel trilogy was “amazing,...
Asked by host Andy Cohen what it was like meeting the British royal family at “The Phantom Menace” premiere (see photo below), Portman recalled: “I remember Prince Charles, he was then Prince Charles, asked me if I was in the originals. I was like, ‘No, I’m 18!’ But he was very friendly.”
Portman said “no one has asked” her about returning to the “Star Wars” franchise, but “I’m open to it.” She said working on the prequel trilogy was “amazing,...
- 12/5/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
In bigger picture terms, the major highlights of Ventana Sur were a masterclass by Cannes head Thierry Frémaux and an impromptu speech by San Sebastián director José Luis Rebordinos, heads of the most important film festivals in the world and Spanish-speaking world, supporting the continued existence of Incaa. There words came after Argentinian President elect Javier Milei had vowed on the campaign trail to shutter Argentina’s state-backed film-tv agency if voted into power.
In industry terms, never has Ventana Sur been this big, its final attendance numbers sky-rocketing to 4,300, some 30% up on 2022, beyond even the wildest expectations of organizers, Cannes Marché du Film and the Incaa.
Put that down in part to new sections – Shoot the Book, Fantasmática, and Show Shorts – and enlargement of other sections, such as El Principio del Film and Solo Series. Latin America seems to have a bottomless well of new talent. The biggest reason,...
In industry terms, never has Ventana Sur been this big, its final attendance numbers sky-rocketing to 4,300, some 30% up on 2022, beyond even the wildest expectations of organizers, Cannes Marché du Film and the Incaa.
Put that down in part to new sections – Shoot the Book, Fantasmática, and Show Shorts – and enlargement of other sections, such as El Principio del Film and Solo Series. Latin America seems to have a bottomless well of new talent. The biggest reason,...
- 12/3/2023
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
Thanks to his recent appearance in Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” Alden Ehrenreich is back in the spotlight five years after the biggest role of his career in “Solo: A Star Wars Story.”
While that galactic spin-off got mixed reviews and poor box office numbers, Ehrenreich says that looking back he doesn’t think he had enough experience yet to step into the shoes of Harrison Ford’s legendary smuggler.
In an interview with Vanity Fair, the 33-year-old Ehrenreich said he saw “Solo” as a “great platform in which I could do my own thing,” but realized after finishing the film that he didn’t have enough of a sense of who he was as an actor to properly play the character. There were even reports that Lucasfilm hired an acting coach to help Ehrenreich after the studio wasn’t impressed with his initial performance.
After “Solo” was released and flopped at the box office,...
While that galactic spin-off got mixed reviews and poor box office numbers, Ehrenreich says that looking back he doesn’t think he had enough experience yet to step into the shoes of Harrison Ford’s legendary smuggler.
In an interview with Vanity Fair, the 33-year-old Ehrenreich said he saw “Solo” as a “great platform in which I could do my own thing,” but realized after finishing the film that he didn’t have enough of a sense of who he was as an actor to properly play the character. There were even reports that Lucasfilm hired an acting coach to help Ehrenreich after the studio wasn’t impressed with his initial performance.
After “Solo” was released and flopped at the box office,...
- 11/14/2023
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Indian director Suman Sen (Oscar-nominated short film “The Silent Echo”) is at the 2023 Taiwan Creative Content Fest with his in-development debut feature film “Solo” (aka “Solo”).
The film will center around a story about a mundane 62-year-old diabetic insurance worker, Biplab, who is tormented by everyday trivialities. Feeling frustrated and hopeless about the community he lives in, he begins to question the government’s choice to erect a massive statue. However, his fight with a police officer inadvertently triggers a collective movement among people who share similar discontentment with their society.
Set in Kolkata, the narrative is based on Sen’s father’s real experience during a municipal election. Sen was traumatized by seeing his 70-year-old father assaulted for standing up against a rigged election and then becoming the symbol of civic society.
“The incident left a lasting scar in my mind,” said Sen. “Our father’s generation has let us down in every way,...
The film will center around a story about a mundane 62-year-old diabetic insurance worker, Biplab, who is tormented by everyday trivialities. Feeling frustrated and hopeless about the community he lives in, he begins to question the government’s choice to erect a massive statue. However, his fight with a police officer inadvertently triggers a collective movement among people who share similar discontentment with their society.
Set in Kolkata, the narrative is based on Sen’s father’s real experience during a municipal election. Sen was traumatized by seeing his 70-year-old father assaulted for standing up against a rigged election and then becoming the symbol of civic society.
“The incident left a lasting scar in my mind,” said Sen. “Our father’s generation has let us down in every way,...
- 11/7/2023
- by Sophia Sun
- Variety Film + TV
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