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Yen Press Announces Nine New Manga and Light Novel Acquisitions at Anime NYC 2026
Yen Press has announced nine new manga and light novel acquisitions during its Industry Panel at Anime NYC 2026, expanding its growing catalog with stories spanning fantasy, romance, supernatural action, science fiction, and adult relationships. The latest announcement follows another group of titles revealed by the publisher on social media ahead of the panel. The new acquisitions include two light novels joining the Yen On imprint and seven manga series. Among the biggest additions are the dark fantasy novel The…
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Becomes the Highest-Grossing R-Rated Film of All Time
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has officially become the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time, overtaking Deadpool & Wolverine at the global box office. The blockbuster adaptation of Homer’s epic poem has earned approximately $1.35 billion worldwide, surpassing the $1.338 billion lifetime total of the 2024 Marvel hit. The record is particularly significant because R-rated films face restrictions on younger audiences. The Odyssey received its R rating in the United States for “violence and some language,” yet its nearly three-hour runtime…
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Sets Digital and 4K Blu-ray Release Date
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is officially heading to home entertainment after an extraordinary theatrical run. The epic adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek poem will be available to rent and purchase digitally on November 17, with its 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release scheduled for the same day. The home release comes four months after The Odyssey opened exclusively in theaters on July 17. The lengthy theatrical window follows a strategy similar to Nolan’s Oppenheimer, which also remained in cinemas for months…
Meghan Markle Reportedly in Talks to Return to Acting With Role in Netflix’s The Gentlemen
Meghan Markle may be preparing for one of her biggest acting projects since leaving Suits, with reports indicating that she is in discussions to join Netflix’s The Gentlemen. According to the BBC, the Duchess of Sussex is in early talks about a possible role in Guy Ritchie’s crime series, although the details of the part have not been revealed. Netflix and representatives for Meghan and Prince Harry declined to comment, while reports have differed on whether the potential role could…
Crunchyroll Lead Says It Doesn’t Want to Be “Something for Everyone,” but “Everything” to Anime Fans
Crunchyroll is continuing to expand its global anime business, but the company says its strategy is not based on trying to become a streaming service for every type of viewer. Instead, Scott Donaton, Crunchyroll’s senior vice president of global brand and community, says the company is focused on becoming “everything” to anime fans by reaching them across streaming, theaters, conventions, merchandise, games, and manga. Speaking with Variety, Donaton explained that Crunchyroll’s global growth is being driven by a fan-first strategy…
Naruto’s Long-Delayed New Anime May Finally Be Revealed at New York Comic Con 2026
More than three years after the project was first announced, the long-awaited new Naruto anime may finally be ready for a major update. A new project is set to be revealed during the franchise’s panel at New York Comic Con 2026, reigniting hopes that fans could soon learn what happened to the four special episodes delayed indefinitely in 2023. The original project was announced as part of Naruto’s 20th anniversary celebrations and promised four newly animated episodes featuring a modern…