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Elden Ring Malenia Gets a New 1/4-Scale Statue Ahead of the 2028 Live-Action Movie
Elden Ring fans will soon have another major collectible to add to their shelves, with Spirit Cat Studio preparing a large-scale Malenia resin statue for release later this year. The new piece is designed around Malenia, Blade of Miquella, one of FromSoftware’s most recognizable characters and one of the game’s most challenging bosses. The statue is currently available for pre-order through retailers, with an estimated completion date in the fourth quarter of 2026. Figure Fetch lists the collectible as a…
God of War fans praise Ryan Hurst’s new Kratos look after recasting, saying it’s better than Amazon’s first look
Ryan Hurst has given God of War fans another look at his planned portrayal of Kratos, and the new image has received a much warmer response than Prime Video’s first official photo. Hurst shared the image on Instagram Stories, showing off the physical transformation he underwent for the live-action adaptation. The timing is particularly notable because Hurst is no longer playing Kratos in the Amazon series. Prime Video and Sony Pictures Television decided to recast the role after Hurst suffered…
HIDIVE Expands MBS Anime Partnership With Largest-Ever Content Deal Featuring Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden
HIDIVE is expanding its presence in the global anime streaming market through a major new partnership extension with Mainichi Broadcasting System (MBS). AMC Global Media has announced that the anime platform has signed its largest content programming deal to date with MBS, giving HIDIVE exclusive worldwide distribution rights outside Asia for a multi-year lineup of upcoming anime titles. The agreement strengthens the companies’ existing collaboration, which began in 2023 and has already brought several popular anime series to international audiences.…
Red Riding Hood: A Detective Story Anime Confirmed for 2027 With Yume Miyamoto as Red Riding Hood
Aito Aoyagi’s Red Riding Hood: A Detective Story is officially coming to anime, with the adaptation scheduled to premiere in 2027. Also known as Once Upon a Crime, the series puts a mystery-focused spin on the familiar fairy-tale character, following Red Riding Hood as she travels through a storybook world while becoming involved in one crime after another. The newly announced anime has revealed its first cast members, staff, teaser visual, and teaser trailer, giving fans their first look at…
Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Episode 6 Reveals New Cast Members Including Akira Ishida, Inori Minase and Shoya Chiba
The TV anime Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia has revealed the preview details and new cast members for Episode 6, titled “The Mergen People.” The upcoming episode will introduce important figures from Töregene’s past while expanding the historical drama’s story set during the 13th-century Mongol Empire. The Jaadugar Committee announced that popular voice actors Akira Ishida, Inori Minase, and Shoya Chiba will join the anime’s cast starting with Episode 6. The new characters include the Merkit tribe chief Dayir, his…
Christopher Nolan Says Identifying a Film’s Formula Does Not Make It “Invalid”
Christopher Nolan has pushed back against a common approach to online film criticism, arguing that recognizing the techniques behind a movie does not necessarily diminish their effectiveness. While promoting The Odyssey, the acclaimed filmmaker discussed what he considers a weakness in amateur criticism and explained why audiences should distinguish between identifying a storytelling device and judging its value. Nolan Defends the Storytelling Language Behind Movies Speaking with podcaster Zhong Shu during The Odyssey’s press tour, Nolan addressed criticism that films…