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Pokémon Signs Global Disney+ Deal for New Aardman Series and Classic Anime
The Pokémon Company International and Disney+ have announced a new global distribution deal that will bring both classic and new Pokémon animation to the streaming platform. The agreement includes Aardman’s upcoming stop-motion series, Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu, which will debut worldwide on Disney+ in 2027. Set in the Galar region, the series follows Sirfetch’d and Pichu as they embark on a quest to help and protect Pokémon. Their missions may not always go as planned, but…
Peter Cullen, Voice of Optimus Prime and Eeyore, Dies at 85
Peter Cullen, the legendary voice actor best known for bringing Optimus Prime to life in Transformers and Eeyore to life in Disney’s Winnie the Pooh, has died at the age of 85. His agent, Kevin Motley, confirmed to ABC News that Cullen died at his Los Angeles home on August 26, though no cause of death was disclosed. Cullen’s family said he “passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family,” and asked fans to remember his legacy through compassion, integrity,…
“Leave The Anime To The Japanese Thanks” – James Gunn Faces Anime Fan Backlash After Crunchyroll Anime Future Forum Appearance Announcement
James Gunn’s upcoming appearance at Crunchyroll’s inaugural Anime Future Forum has sparked backlash from a section of the anime community, with social media users voicing concerns about Hollywood becoming more involved in Japanese animation. The invite-only event will take place in New York on October 7 and is expected to bring together more than 400 industry figures. The forum will feature executives and creators connected to major Japanese companies including MAPPA, Toho, Shueisha, and Aniplex, while Gunn and Guillermo del…
BLUE LOCK Live-Action Film Crosses 1 Billion Yen at Japan Box Office in 19 Days
The BLUE LOCK live-action film has surpassed 1 billion yen at the Japanese box office, reaching the milestone just 19 days after its theatrical debut. The film opened across Japan on August 7 and has continued to draw audiences throughout the month. According to the live-action film’s X account post, the film crossed 1 billion yen, or approximately $6.28 million, by August 26. It has also become the fourth live-action adaptation of a Japanese manga to reach the 1 billion…
Adult Swim’s Get Jiro Anime Series Gets October 3 Premiere Date and Official Trailer
Adult Swim has announced that Get Jiro, the new animated series based on the graphic novels by Anthony Bourdain and Joel Rose, will premiere on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The series will air at midnight ET/PT as part of Adult Swim’s Toonami anime and action block, with streaming set to begin on HBO Max the following day. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios, Get Jiro takes viewers to a post-apocalyptic version of Los Angeles where food has become…
Mebius Dust Anime Original Soundtrack by DÉ DÉ MOUSE Gets September 2026 Release Date
The original soundtrack for the TV anime Mebius Dust is officially set to be released digitally on September 16, 2026. The album features the complete score composed by acclaimed Japanese electronic artist and producer DÉ DÉ MOUSE, marking the first time he has independently composed the full soundtrack for an anime series. Mebius Dust is an original anime based on the concept created by Hajime Shinagawa, which won the Grand Prize in the “Kids’ Game Anime” category of the original…