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New Pokémon Movie Wild Card Announced for 2027, Will Focus on the Trading Card Game

Pokémon is officially returning to the big screen with Pokémon: Wild Card, a new animated movie centered on the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The film was announced during the closing ceremony of the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco and is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release in 2027. The announcement marks the franchise’s first new animated feature since Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle, which debuted in Japan in 2020. The upcoming project also represents a major…

The Spectacular Spider-Man Creator Says He Has “Tried” to Bring the Series Back

The Spectacular Spider-Man creator Greg Weisman has again addressed the possibility of continuing the beloved animated series, confirming that he has made efforts to bring Peter Parker’s story back. While no third season or revival has been announced, Weisman made it clear that his desire to return to the world has never disappeared. Speaking about his attempts to revive the series, Weisman wrote, “I have tried. People always overestimate my influence and underestimate my desire to work on the stuff…

Japanese Director and The Boy Who Saw the Wind Screenwriter Izuru Narushima Dies at 65

Japanese director and screenwriter Izuru Narushima has died at the age of 65. According to Kyodo News, Narushima died of lung cancer on August 24. Narushima began his screenwriting career in 1994 before making his directorial debut in 2004. He received major recognition for Yōkame no Semi (Rebirth), which won 10 awards at the 35th Japan Academy Film Prize, including Best Picture and Best Director. Anime fans may know Narushima as the screenwriter of the 2000 animated film The Boy…

Guillermo del Toro Says “Not Me. No Voy” After Being Announced for Crunchyroll’s Anime Future Forum

Guillermo del Toro has publicly denied that he will attend Crunchyroll’s Anime Future Forum after the Oscar-winning filmmaker was announced as one of the event’s major guests. Del Toro addressed the reported appearance in a brief post on X, writing, “Not me. No voy,” with the Spanish phrase meaning, “I’m not going.” The situation has since been clarified by Crunchyroll. In a statement shared with Cartoon Brew, a company representative confirmed that del Toro is “no longer joining us” for…

Toy Story 5 Disney+ Release Date Confirmed After $1 Billion Box Office Run

Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 is officially heading to Disney+, giving fans a confirmed date to watch the latest adventure of Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and the rest of Bonnie’s toys at home. The fifth installment will begin streaming on September 23, 2026, according to Disney+. The announcement comes after Toy Story 5 became one of 2026’s biggest box office successes. The film premiered in theaters in June and has grossed more than $1.1 billion worldwide, extending the remarkable…

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Remains No. 1 as Coyote vs. Acme Targets $12M-$14M Debut

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is expected to hold onto the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office in its fifth weekend, despite fresh competition from Coyote vs. Acme and The Dog Stars. The latest estimates place the Sony and Marvel Studios release on track for around $19 million, with a possible push beyond $20 million over the three-day weekend. The superhero blockbuster remains one of the strongest late-summer performers, while the two major new releases have experienced very different…