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Chainsmoker Cat Anime Studio CEO Says Low Pay and Excessive Overtime Are No Longer the Industry Norm
The Japanese anime industry has long faced criticism over low wages, excessive overtime and difficult working conditions, particularly for young animators and production staff. However, Motoki Tanaka, founder and CEO of Bibury Animation Studios, believes the situation is beginning to change. Tanaka, also known as Tensho, recently discussed the industry’s working environment while addressing aspiring anime creators on X. According to Tanaka, animators and production coordinators have seen meaningful improvements in recent years, including better pay, more reliable salary payments,…
The Exiled Heavy Knight Part 2 Reveals New Trailer, Theme Songs and Four New Cast Members
The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System is returning with Part 2 this fall, and Kodansha and Studio GoHands have revealed several major details about the next chapter. The anime has revealed a new key visual, main promotional video, theme songs and four additional cast members ahead of its continuation on Crunchyroll. Based on the Kodansha Young Magazine series, the fantasy anime has more than 5 million copies in circulation. Part 2 picks up after Elymas and Ruche’s…
George Lucas Reveals He Planned 3 More Star Wars Movies Before Choosing to Retire From Directing
George Lucas has revealed that he once planned to make three more Star Wars movies before ultimately deciding to retire from directing. The filmmaker discussed the abandoned plans while explaining why he chose to devote his time to the newly opened Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles. Lucas made the revelation during an interview with Norah O’Donnell for CBS News, alongside George Lucas and Mellody Hobson. Lucas appeared alongside his wife and business partner, Mellody Hobson, to discuss the museum,…
Robert Pattinson Reveals The Batman Part II Will Take a “Real Left Turn” From the First Movie
Robert Pattinson has offered one of the clearest hints yet about what fans can expect from The Batman Part II, revealing that Matt Reeves’ sequel will take a dramatically different approach from the 2022 film. While the story remains tightly guarded, Pattinson says the movie will retain elements of the original’s distinctive atmosphere while taking the franchise in a new direction. During an exclusive interview with Collider, Pattinson was asked about recent comments surrounding the sequel and gave fans a…
Tom Cruise’s Digger First Reactions Are Wildly Divided Ahead of October Release
Tom Cruise’s highly anticipated Digger has received its first reactions from film critics, and the response is proving to be far more divisive than expected. Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, the Warner Bros. film has been praised by some critics as an ambitious and visually daring experiment, while others have struggled with its unusual tone and sprawling satire. The film stars Cruise as Digger Rockwell, an extremely wealthy oil tycoon whose drilling operation triggers an environmental catastrophe. He then attempts…
Hololive: Let’s Head Out! TV Anime Revealed as “Odeholo” Mystery Finally Gets an Official Title
The mystery surrounding “Odeholo” has finally been solved. During a special livestream celebrating hololive’s 10th anniversary on September 23, 2026, COVER Corporation officially revealed that the mysterious abbreviation refers to “Odekake hololive,” with the official English title “hololive: Let’s Head Out!” The announcement confirms that the long-teased project is a TV anime adaptation featuring 29 hololive members. A new teaser visual has also been released, giving fans their first major look at the ensemble cast appearing together in the upcoming…