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Coming-of-age is the most popular kind of character arc in Studio Ghibli films. Coming-of-age stories can be very varied, and even occur at different ages and surround different themes. Most commonly, they are stories where a child learns what it means to go from childhood into adulthood. In some movies, it means learning lessons while

When Man of Steel was released in 2013, Zack Snyder’s creative liberties with the source material quickly became a point of contention. Over a decade later, the filmmaker continues to defend the film, including the scene in which Superman kills General Zod. While breaking down some of his films in an interview with GQ, Snyder

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Summary Dune: Part Two put a lot of factors in play when it came to setting up the future of the franchise. One key moment led to Paul being called an abomination by the Bene Gesserit. This nickname may seem like a jab at first, but it actually helps to perfectly establish Dune: Messiah. Adapted

Summary Batman’s badass moments have evolved over the years, from defeating Ra’s al Ghul to taking on Despero solo with Justice League Detroit. Batman quitting the Outsiders and rejoining the Justice League to train new heroes sets the stage for his iconic battle against Despero. Despite an unwinnable fight, Batman’s determination and leadership inspire the

The post-apocalyptic genre is one of the biggest and most diverse genres in film. There are countless movies that explore the end of the world, whether it be at the hand of humanity’s greed, a deadly plague, or some unknown force. However, the way the world ends is rarely the point of post-apocalyptic media. Rather,

A martial artist is defined by their strength and versatility. Every fighter has various techniques that help them deal with different situations, making them less predictable to their opponents. The best martial artists spend their lives mastering their craft and improving their skills as they progress. In these regards, Son Goku of Dragon Ball fame

Actor William Shatner is firing back after some social media criticism over his latest album cover. Called Where Will the Animals Sleep? Songs for Kids & Other Living Things, the album is now available for pre-order, and Shatner unveiled its cover on X over the weekend. Shortly after Shatner unveiled the children’s album cover, he

James Gunn has commented on the fate of the Lanterns series that was previously in the works at Max. He has reaffirmed that the version of the series that was set to star Finn Wittrock and Jeremy Irvine is no longer happening. Though not many details were shared about the plot, it had been reported

Comic books are often considered to be the mythology of modern times, with the tropes and the archetypes of the superhero landscape entering the public consciousness through a variety of gorgeously crafted stories. The Marvel Cinematic Universe has continuously dipped into the myths of the past to curate the legends of the present, much like

In “When We First Met”, we spotlight the various characters, phrases, objects or events that eventually became notable parts of comic lore. Today, we look at when Wasp first started changing her costumes on a regular basis. Something that stands out in the early days of the Marvel Universe, and heck, the early days of

S.W.A.T. is going to get at least two more seasons than previously fought, as the show has escaped getting canceled not just once, but twice at this point. The series was recently renewed for Season 8 at CBS despite the prior announcement that Season 7 would be the last season for the series. Season 7

Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball continues to draw in fans and influence new shonen series, but it’s widely accepted that Dragon Ball Z is the franchise’s masterpiece. Dragon Ball Z continues Goku’s heroic adventures, albeit as an adult, with a significantly grander scope that leaves the comfort of Earth’s atmosphere and introduces tons of totemic transformations.

Ultimate Marvel is getting a resurgence, with Marvel bringing back the concept of a new Marvel Universe that is different from the 616 one. The new Ultimate Universe has been a success, something it has in common with the beginning of the old one. In the year 2000, Ultimate Spider-Man #1 introduced readers to an

Isekai anime is an escapist fantasy genre, centering around a protagonist who comes from the real world and is transported, or reincarnated, into a fantastical world. Antagonist characters in this genre tend to be villainous people who are consumed with power, greed, and scheming. Traditional isekai nearly always have overpowered male villains, but some isekai

The gaming market is full of free-to-play titles, but they’re a mixed bag in quality. Often, people want to try new multiplayer games with friends and family, but plenty of them are barely worth wasting time trying. Here and there, however, fans find truly excellent games that don’t cost a penny. Any gaming group can

Fans of the 2016 anime series Yuri on Ice have waited nearly a decade for an update for the theatrical animated movie that was announced in 2017. On April 19, 2024, fans got the unfortunate but expected announcement about Yuri!!! On Ice the Movie: Ice Adolescence. The anime’s Japanese social X (formerly Twitter) account announced

The sprawling saga of One Piece features a stunning variety of cool character designs. Top-tier character design can be found on several levels, from a character’s real-life inspirations or references to their stylish outfits, cool powers/weapons, and their general vibe. Sometimes, a character’s appearance and/or powers will speak volumes about who they are and what

The visual effects house behind Oppenheimer, DNEG, recently addressed reports it plans to make substantial cuts to employees’ pay. DNEG responded to the reported pay cuts, which are allegedly as high as 25%, in a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter. “We are continuously and proactively reviewing all areas of our business to ensure that

While the competitive metagame for the Pokémon franchise is constantly tweaked with each generation, several stat-buffing moves are consistently reliable in battle. With over 1,000 unique species that carry unique Type combinations, there are always plenty of creatures to make use of these moves in a variety of situations. Depending on what stats a given

Studio OLM has released the first trailer for its original anime, Pon no Michi. As detailed on Anime Corner, Pon No Michi’s official YouTube channel unveiled the series’ debut promotional video, which introduces the main characters and their respective voice actors, on Sept. 15, The anime’s story revolves around a group of friends from the

Stranger Things just indirectly saved someone’s life, after a 12-year-old Florida native successfully performed CPR by copying a scene in the sci-fi/horror series. As reported by USA Today, Austen Macmillan resuscitated his behavioral therapist Jason Piquette after he unexpectedly started drowning in the Macmillan family’s pool. When Austen’s mother, Christina, asked him where he learned

Marvel’s Moon Knight is set to once again juggle his dual personalities, Marc Spector and Steven Grant, for an electrifying return in Vengeance of the Moon Knight #1. Following the upcoming #28–30 issues in Moon Knight‘s 9th volume, which will wrap up the ongoing storyline, the series’ writer Jed MacKay and artist Alessandro Cappuccio will

Summary The announcement of a teaser trailer at New York Comic Con has sparked speculation about a potential new Dragon Ball series. Fans have expressed hope for a televised continuation of Dragon Ball Super or a remake of the original Dragon Ball anime. While some fans are excited about a modern version of Dragon Ball,

Comedian Hasan Minhaj has offered a response after he was criticized for various “fabrications” he’d told on stage during his act. Partly known for his presence on The Daily Show, Minhaj has hosted two Netflix comedy specials: Homecoming King and The King’s Jester. A recently-published article from The New Yorker analyzes many of the anecdotes

Summary Darkseid, created by Jack Kirby, was at his best when he was a villain of the Fourth World, representing control and the desire for total dominance. Kirby’s Fourth World saga explored the conflict between New Genesis and Apokolips, symbolizing the battle between freedom and oppression. Darkseid’s appearances in post-Crisis DC stories shifted his portrayal

ABC has pulled the plug on its reboot of The Wonder Years. Deadline reports that ABC has officially axed The Wonder Years after two seasons. It’s noted that the decision comes after the reboot series ranked as both the lowest-rated and least-watched scripted program on the network this past summer with its second season. Season

A new official image for Toho’s Godzilla Minus One reveals fans’ best look yet at the gargantuan creature in the upcoming film. Set to release in Japan in November with a United States premiere following on Nov. 3, 2023, Godzilla Minus One is the latest Godzilla movie made by Toho. Previously-released images and a teaser

Summary Wakanda is once again on the brink of war, and even the Black Panther can’t stop it. Wakanda has faced increasing internal conflicts in recent years, from coup attempts to superpowered battles, eroding trust in T’Challa’s leadership. Innocent civilians are more likely to be casualties in Wakanda’s current gang war, and ending the violence

Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball has endured for nearly four decades because of its satisfying storytelling and heightened battle sequences, but none of these theatrics mean anything without compelling characters to back them up. Dragon Ball has a celebrated cast of characters that includes Goku, Vegeta, Piccolo, and Beerus. However, what was once a reasonable number