Chainsaw Man Proves Fan-Favorite Reze Is Still Here (Just Not How You Think)

Chainsaw Man Proves Fan-Favorite Reze Is Still Here (Just Not How You Think)

Image Courtesy of MAPPA Chainsaw Man’s latest chapter, amid the chaotic battle between Denji and Yoru, delivers a subtle homage to Reze in the best way possible. The fight between Denji and Yoru has been unfolding for quite some time, and it now feels like the final major event before Chainsaw Man Part 2, or perhaps even the entire […] The post Chainsaw Man Proves Fan-Favorite Reze Is Still Here (Just Not How You Think) appeared first on ComicBook.com .

RPG Fans Accuse Square Enix of Censoring Upcoming Game

RPG Fans Accuse Square Enix of Censoring Upcoming Game

RPG fans have accused Square Enix of censoring one of its upcoming games. As you may know, we are deep in the age of remasters and remakes. There are many reasons for this, but the biggest reason is the relatively low risk of each project. Making video games is very expensive, and as a result, […] The post RPG Fans Accuse Square Enix of Censoring Upcoming Game appeared first on ComicBook.com .

‘Queen of My Dreams’ Director Fawzia Mirza to Helm South Asian Paranormal Thriller ‘Bhoot’ (EXCLUSIVE)

‘Queen of My Dreams’ Director Fawzia Mirza to Helm South Asian Paranormal Thriller ‘Bhoot’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Fawzia Mirza, the award-winning director of “The Queen of My Dreams,” has been tapped to helm “Bhoot,” an English-language South Asian paranormal thriller from Toronto-based Champ & Pepper and multi-hyphenate Dana Abraham. The film, written by and co-starring Abraham (“Orphan Black: Echoes”), is eyeing a fall 2026 production start, with casting announcements expected throughout the […]

3 1990s Sega Games Return This Week In New Re-Release

3 1990s Sega Games Return This Week In New Re-Release

Not one, not two, but three 1990s Sega games are set to return this month in a new re-release that packages all three together into one bundle with some new features. One of the three Sega games in question was never released outside of Japan, so this will be the first time many in the […] The post 3 1990s Sega Games Return This Week In New Re-Release appeared first on ComicBook.com .

Maya Jama on ‘Love Island’s’ Global Success and Finally Pursuing Acting With ‘The Gentlemen’ Role: ‘It’s Always Been in the Back of My Mind’

Maya Jama on ‘Love Island’s’ Global Success and Finally Pursuing Acting With ‘The Gentlemen’ Role: ‘It’s Always Been in the Back of My Mind’

Before she became a globally recognized presenter as the face of “Love Island” in the U.K., Maya Jama dreamed of becoming an actor. “I was that kid who would be like, ‘Let’s have a performance in the front room and get all our family members to pay for a ticket,'” the 31-year-old tells Variety on […]

‘Misericordia’ Distributor Janus Films Wins Unifrance Distribution Prize for Robust and Witty Release

‘Misericordia’ Distributor Janus Films Wins Unifrance Distribution Prize for Robust and Witty Release

Arthouse stalwart Janus Films took home the second annual Unifrance Distribution Prize at this year’s Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Paris, collecting $11,646 in recognition of its handling of Alain Guiraudie’s “Misericordia.” Picked up out of Cannes in 2024, the darkly comic thriller enjoyed a high-profile fall festival run and an awards campaign that landed it on […]

Ken Watanabe and Lee Sang-il on ‘Kokuho,’ the Kabuki Gamble That Became Japan’s Top Live-Action Film and an Oscars Contender: ‘This Film Is About Pursuing Beauty’

Ken Watanabe and Lee Sang-il on ‘Kokuho,’ the Kabuki Gamble That Became Japan’s Top Live-Action Film and an Oscars Contender: ‘This Film Is About Pursuing Beauty’

A nearly three-hour film about Kabuki was never supposed to be a box office juggernaut, but “Kokuho” has defied expectations to become Japan’s top live-action hit — and an Oscars international feature shortlister. Directed by Lee Sang-il and starring Ken Watanabe, the drama centers on Kabuki, a traditional art form long viewed as commercially challenging, […]

X Implements New Grok AI Restrictions Following U.K. Investigation, Global Pressure

X Implements New Grok AI Restrictions Following U.K. Investigation, Global Pressure

Elon Musk’s X has implemented new technological restrictions on its Grok AI chatbot to prevent the creation of sexually explicit deepfakes, responding to mounting international pressure as Britain’s media regulator Ofcom continues its formal investigation into whether the platform violated U.K. law. X announced Wednesday that it has deployed technological measures to prevent the Grok […]

Berlin-Bound Indonesian Horror ‘Sleep No More,’ From Locarno Winner Edwin, Unveils First Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)

Berlin-Bound Indonesian Horror ‘Sleep No More,’ From Locarno Winner Edwin, Unveils First Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)

The first trailer has been unveiled for Berlinale-bound Indonesian horror feature “Sleep No More,” marking the latest international outing for filmmaker Edwin. Produced by Palari Films alongside co-production partners across Asia and Europe, the feature — titled “Monster Pabrik Rambut” in Indonesian — blends social realism with genre horror, centering on labor exploitation and physical […]

Sámi Drama ‘Árru’ Boarded by The Yellow Affair Ahead of World Premiere at Berlinale (EXCLUSIVE)

Sámi Drama ‘Árru’ Boarded by The Yellow Affair Ahead of World Premiere at Berlinale (EXCLUSIVE)

The Yellow Affair has acquired lyrical Sámi drama “Árru,” which will have its world premiere in the Panorama strand of Berlinale next month. The film, accompanied by evocative “yoik” music and unfolding in scenic Arctic landscapes, explores “the struggle to break the silence surrounding intergenerational trauma,” the company said. “ ‘Árru’ is a moving exploration […]

Alpha Violet Boards Fernanda Tovar’s ‘Sad Girlz’ Ahead of Berlin World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Alpha Violet Boards Fernanda Tovar’s ‘Sad Girlz’ Ahead of Berlin World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Paris-based sales agent Alpha Violet has acquired the rights to Fernanda Tovar’s feature debut “Sad Girlz.” The sensitive coming-of-ager, which will world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival as part of the Generation strand, follows two best friends in the aftermath of a traumatic event. In “Sad Girlz,” it’s summer in Mexico, and sixteen-year-olds Paula […]