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Robyn visiting SiriusXM Studios in New York City, January 2026. (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) Robyn has made it clear that she is not a fan of Elon Musk—and her disapproval predates the billionaire’s current status as a polarizing political figure. During a Wednesday (Jan. 14) appearance on the Las Culturistas podcast, hosted by Bowen Yang and...
Image: Sony/Santa Monica Studio via Polygon The Ghost of Sparta has found a new form. Amazon’s Prime Video officially announced on Wednesday that Ryan Hurst, celebrated for his standout performances in Sons of Anarchy and The Walking Dead, will step into the iconic role of Kratos for the upcoming live-action adaptation of God of War....
Image credit: Manson International In the late 1970s, a burgeoning David Cronenberg secured modest backing from the Canadian government to produce his visceral body horror debut, Shivers. Reflecting on the four-year struggle to manifest his vision, Cronenberg told CBC that he received a mere $13,000 for the project—a film that was immediately met with controversy...
The creative force behind Tanjiro Kamado has drawn a line in the sand. As generative technology permeates the entertainment landscape, the production teams behind Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — The Movie: Infinity Castle utilized their recent spotlight to vocalize a firm rejection of AI in their animation process. “Our studio, alongside Aniplex and Ufotable,...
BLACKPINK Sets February Release Date for Highly Anticipated Mini-Album ‘Deadline’ From left: Jennie, Jisoo, Rosé, and Lisa of BLACKPINK during their 2023 Coachella headlining set. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) The global K-pop phenomenon BLACKPINK has finally confirmed their return. On Wednesday, January 14, the group thrilled their fanbase by announcing that their upcoming project is...
Meta has officially shuttered three of its internal VR developers—Twisted Pixel, Sanzaru Games, and Armature Studio—marking a significant contraction within its Reality Labs division. These closures come as part of a broader wave of layoffs hitting the company’s virtual reality and augmented reality sectors. All three studios had been absorbed by Meta over the last...
Since its debut more than six years ago, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has served as a beloved digital sanctuary for millions. While many assumed Nintendo had long since concluded its support for the title, the developer recently stunned the community with a major revelation: the game is receiving a performance-boosted “Switch 2” edition alongside a...
Credit: ©Koyoharu Gotoge/SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has proven to be more than just a commercial phenomenon; it serves as a definitive validation that Ufotable’s 2020 record-breaker, Mugen Train, wasn’t merely a byproduct of a sparse pandemic release calendar. In a year crowded with heavy-hitting animation like Zootopia 2, Ne Zha 2, and...
As we move into 2026, the cultural footprint of KPop Demon Hunters remains as prominent as ever. The powerhouse vocalists behind the film’s animated sensation Huntr/x—Ejae (Rumi), Audrey Nuna (Mira), and Rei Ami (Zoey)—have been making waves with high-profile appearances on Jimmy Kimmel and during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Despite these grand spectacles, the...
SPEED | Photo: Supplied Contrary to any whispers of their decline, guitar-driven bands are thriving in Australia, a trend underscored by Spotify’s latest industry forecast. The digital streaming titan has officially pulled back the curtain on its global Artists to Watch 2026, a definitive collection of must-hear talent spanning Afrobeats, country, hip-hop, Latin, and alternative...
