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“The 3-Mei-sama” Franchise Expands with New Live-Action Series and Film
Maco-Ching Ishihara’s comedic manga “The 3-Mei-sama” is set to receive a new live-action project titled “The 3 Meisama Ω” (pronounced “omega”) this year. This project will include a new live-action series premiering on the Fuji TV On Demand streaming service on May 24, as well as a live-action film titled “The 3 Meisama Ω ~Korette Futsū ni Jiken Jane?!~” (Doesn’t This Already Count as Trouble?!) scheduled to open in Japan on August 30. An announcement video for the project is…
“The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord’s Army” Anime Reveals Cast and Premiere Date
Happinet revealed three additional cast members for the upcoming television anime adaptation of Ryousuke Hata, Kuma, and Anajiro’s manga “Maō-gun Saikyō no Majutsushi wa Ningen Datta” (The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord’s Army was a Human) on Wednesday. The cast includes Jun Fukuyama as Ike, Hina Tachibana as Satie, Shizuka Itōh as Cefiro, Manaka Iwami as Dairokuten Demon Lord, Azumi Waki as Lilith, and Kentarō Tone as Jiron. The anime is scheduled to premiere in July on the Tokyo…
Introducing Fun Times on Monpoké Island As Pokémon Gets Global Expansion for Toddlers
On Tuesday, The Pokémon Company introduced the Fun Times on monpoké Island web series to international audiences via YouTube, marking the global expansion of its “monpoké” brand tailored for babies and toddlers. The web series, comprising six episodes, aims to serve as an engaging introduction to the Pokémon universe for young children, with the first episode now available for viewing. Originally confined to the Asian market, both the series and the monpoké brand are now being made accessible to a…
Updates to Eligibility Criteria for 97th Academy Awards Revealed
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences made several announcements on Monday regarding the 97th Academy Awards, including changes to eligibility criteria for certain categories. Notably, films submitted for the International Feature Film category may now also be submitted for consideration in the Animated Feature Film category, provided they meet the eligibility requirements for both categories. The new eligibility period for the International Feature Film category’s initial theatrical screening now spans from November 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024.…
Jim Henson: Idea Man Documentary Offers Insight into Puppeteer’s Life
Ron Howard’s upcoming documentary, Jim Henson: Idea Man, offers fans a behind-the-scenes look at the life of the legendary puppeteer. The official trailer showcases Henson’s early beginnings and his evolution into one of the most influential artists of modern times. In the trailer, archival footage reveals Henson’s creative spark, including his creation of Kermit the Frog from his mother’s coat and a ping pong ball. While The Muppets marked the start of his iconic career, Henson’s creative genius extended to…
Ultraman: Rising Set for World Premiere at Annecy Film Festival
Netflix revealed on Monday that Ultraman: Rising, the highly anticipated Ultraman CG animated feature film produced in collaboration with Tsuburaya Productions, will have its world premiere at this year’s Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 12, preceding its streaming debut on June 14. Alongside the film’s debut, a “Making Of” panel will feature director Shannon Tindle, co-director John Aoshima, art director Sunmin Inn, VFX supervisor Hayden Jones, and composer Scot Stafford on June 13. The Annecy International Animation Film…