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The Controversial Sci-Fi Thriller That Launched an Iconic Director’s Career 45 Years Ago
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...
Demon Slayer Studio Rejects AI in Favor of Human Artistry
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 to Return Soon With 3rd Mini Album
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 Shuts Down Twisted Pixel, Sanzaru Games, and Armature Studio
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...
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update 3.0 Arrives a Day Ahead of Schedule
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...
2025’s Biggest Anime Movie Was 25 Years in the Making: Why Teamwork is Its Greatest Asset
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...
Another KPop Demon Hunters Song Now Has a Live Version—But It’s Not by Huntr/x
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...
Spotify Unveils the Artists and Songwriters to Watch in 2026
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...
‘Severance’ Writer Joins ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ Season 2
Amazon Prime Video has officially announced a significant creative update for the highly anticipated second season of its breakout hit series Mr. & Mrs. Smith. According to recent reports a prominent writer from the critically acclaimed series Severance has joined the production team bringing a new level of depth and professional intensity to the project....
Sabrina Carpenter Reps the ‘Single Pringles’ in Her First Super Bowl Ad
Sabrina Carpenter at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards in New York. Gilbert Flores/Billboard Sabrina Carpenter is putting a savory spin on a timeless romantic tradition for her inaugural Super Bowl appearance. In a newly released teaser for her upcoming Big Game campaign, the pop sensation reimagines the “he loves me, he loves me not”...
Lost Sci-Fi Anime Short Resurfaces for Streaming After 29 Years
Image credit: Studio4°C In an era of digital convenience, a surprising number of foundational anime masterpieces remain inaccessible, lacking official homes on modern streaming platforms. Often, these boundary-pushing works only survive through fan-archived uploads on YouTube, preserved by those who refuse to let history fade into “lost media.” Breaking this cycle, Studio4°C has stepped forward...
Tomb Raider Revives a Legendary Magic Artifact After 29 Years with a Surprising New Twist
Tomb Raider 2 / Square Enix Longtime followers of Lara Croft have noticed a peculiar trend: while the world-renowned archaeologist has been everywhere from mobile screens to a high-octane Netflix adaptation, it has been quite a while since a core video game entry has pushed her primary narrative forward. Recently, the franchise has prioritized reconciling...
Rockstar and Take-Two Launch Cfx Marketplace: The Official Destination for Selling Mods
Команда Cfx.re, входящая в структуру Rockstar Games, официально представила Cfx Marketplace. Эта специализированная торговая площадка создана для авторов модификаций к FiveM и RedM (мультиплеерные платформы для GTA 5 и RDR 2), позволяя им легально реализовывать свои скрипты, детализированные карты, 3D-объекты и другой уникальный контент. На старте к инициативе присоединились около пятнадцати известных команд и независимых...
Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey to Star in West End Revival of ‘Sunday in the Park With George’
Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey Tease West End Revival of ‘Sunday in the Park With George’ Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande at the “Wicked For Good” Q&A in North Hollywood. (Photo: Unique Nicole/Getty Images for Universal Pictures) Following their celebrated collaboration in the Wicked cinematic duology, Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey are preparing to trade...
Robyn Claims She Disliked Elon Musk ‘Before It Was Cool,’ Recalling the Exact Moment She Realized He Was ‘Tacky’
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...
God of War Live-Action Series Casts Its Kratos
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....
The Controversial Sci-Fi Thriller That Launched an Iconic Director’s Career 45 Years Ago
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...
Demon Slayer Studio Rejects AI in Favor of Human Artistry
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 to Return Soon With 3rd Mini Album
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 Shuts Down Twisted Pixel, Sanzaru Games, and Armature Studio
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...
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update 3.0 Arrives a Day Ahead of Schedule
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...
2025’s Biggest Anime Movie Was 25 Years in the Making: Why Teamwork is Its Greatest Asset
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...
Another KPop Demon Hunters Song Now Has a Live Version—But It’s Not by Huntr/x
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...
Spotify Unveils the Artists and Songwriters to Watch in 2026
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...
‘Severance’ Writer Joins ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ Season 2
Amazon Prime Video has officially announced a significant creative update for the highly anticipated second season of its breakout hit series Mr. & Mrs. Smith. According to recent reports a prominent writer from the critically acclaimed series Severance has joined the production team bringing a new level of depth and professional intensity to the project....