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Female characters don’t always need to be ultra-powerful or lead the plot to its conclusion; they just need to be written well and treated right. Nobody wants to be immediately reminded that a character is ‘female’ through fan service or token feminism. Despite shonen anime’s horrible track record with female characters, there are many series that give fair treatment to the female cast.

From the primarily female cast of Claymore to Kakegurui’s fierce protagonist, here are 10 shonen anime that portray female characters in a well-rounded manner without indulging in fan service or using them as plot devices.

1. Hunter x Hunter Shizuku attacks Baise in Hunter x Hunter | Credits: Studio Madhouse

Hunter x Hunter doesn’t have enough female characters, but the few that it does are exemplary. Yoshihiro Togashi doesn’t follow a definite formula, and every character is distinct. For instance, Machi is cautious, Shizuku is nonchalant,...

Vettaiyan is an action drama directed by T. J. Gnanavel starring superstar Rajinikanth. The film follows Superintendent Athiyan (played by Rajinikanth), a hardened “encounter specialist” known for his no-nonsense approach to criminals. When he accidentally kills an innocent man during a high-stakes murder investigation, Athiyan’s unwavering belief in his own methods begins to crack. With a powerhouse cast that includes Amitabh Bachchan (in his Tamil debut), Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, Ritika Singh, and Dushara Vijayan, Vettaiyan dives deep into themes of justice, morality, and the dangerous cost of taking the law into one’s own hands.

In this article, we break down the events of the movie and explain its ending. Please be aware the article contains spoilers.

Vettaiyan Plot Summary & Movie Synopsis:

Athiyan, a Superintendent of Police in Kanyakumari, is known as “Vettaiyan” for his encounter kills. With his informer Battery Patrick, a former thief turned tech wizard,...

The next major update for Monster Hunter Wilds is coming very soon, and it's bringing some hefty additions and changes. Mh Wilds's reception has been inconsistent, especially from PC players, who have found the game to have numerous performance issues, resulting in a "mostly negative" reception on Steam. This new update is less about performance, though, and more about addressing common complaints about endgame content, seemingly.

Posted on the official Monster Hunter website, the patch notes for Version 1.021.00 have been posted, and it's a sizable 2 Gb update. Adjustments will be made to almost every weapon, some network and performance issues will be addressed, tempered versions of nine monsters will begin to appear in the wild at Hunter Rank 100, and a lot more. The update will be available tomorrow, August 13.

Monster Hunter Wilds 1.021 Update Patch Notes Reveal Big Fixes Fewer Crashes, Text Issues, & More

While the performance, especially on PC, will likely not improve significantly yet,...

Continuing its record-breaking streak, Netflix’s animated hit, KPop Demon Hunters, has now dethroned Destiny’s Child, with its standout track ‘Golden‘ soaring to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. This achievement overtakes Destiny’s Child’s untouchable milestone that stood for 24 years.

The last girl group song to top the chart was Bootylicious, from Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams’ Destiny’s Child third studio album, Survivor. Now, more than two decades later, the trio’s historic position has been replaced by a fictional act performed by Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami for the Netflix sensation.

Additionally, the song also made history as the first No. 1 Hot 100 hit by a female K-pop group on the chart. The milestone comes on the heels of the song topping the Billboard 200 and breaking numerous other records. The film’s unprecedented success on Netflix has stunned audiences and industry alike, cementing KPop Demon Hunters as a global cultural phenomenon.

Dying Light: The Beast, Techland’s upcoming standalone game, will release with a co-op multiplayer mode. The game promises to have a shared progression, but it isn’t confirmed whether there will be a crossplay or cross progression feature.

Since no other Dying Light game had crossplay or cross progression features in the past, chances are that the developers might skip it in their upcoming installment, too.

Various rumors about Dying Light: The Beast multiplayer mode have been surfacing on the internet lately, with some of them suggesting that the “Be the Zombie” mode might be returning. Whatever it is, let’s take a deeper look and understand the multiplayer mode of Techland’s upcoming zombie game in this article.

How Dying Light: The Beast Multiplayer Mode Will Work

Dying Light: The Beast will feature a four-player co-op mode that will allow players to embark on a dangerous journey. For now,...

Game releases happen all the time, and it’s hard to keep up. We gamers love to try out new experiences now and then. Happy to bring forth to you, there lots of exciting games releasing between August 4 and 10, 2025. Some of the major highlights are Mafia: The Old Country and Artis Impact.

There are a lot of hidden gems on our list as well. These game releases may not belong to super popular franchises, but are special. But before we share, do note it doesn’t follow a ranking order. Rather, they are sorted according to release date. With that out of the way, let’s get started.

1. Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 – PC/PlayStation 4, 5/Xbox One, Series X|S – August 5, 2025 – $59.99 Relive the best moments of the shonen. | Image Credit: Sega

Demon Slayer cemented itself as a high-ranking sonen with a huge fanbase. In case you missed it,...

Chris Willingham, who won three Emmys as editor of Fox’s 24, worked on such hit shows as The X-Files and Millennium and was Stephen J. Cannell’s go-to cutter on series ranging from The A-Team and Hunter to 21 Jump Street, has died. He was 74.

A rep for his family said he died June 28 of a heart attack at his Los Angeles home.

Willingham editor dozens of TV series during his nearly 40-year career, starting out with episodes of B.J. and the Bear and The Greatest American Hero. His work on the latter got prolific series creator Cannell’s attention and landed him a more regular gig on the 1980s NBC action series The A-Team. He edited more than 25 episodes of the show starring George Peppard and Mr. T, working on all five its seasons.

His work with Cannell continued on the Fred Dryer-led cop drama Hunter, along with J.

Some Cavillites might still be missing the old Superman, but they're about to be able to find some comfort in one of Henry Cavill’s most overlooked roles. As the new Superman film lights up the box office, Night Hunter – a dark thriller starring Cavill as a brooding detective – has just found its way onto a new streaming platform. And the good news? It won't cost you a dime as Night Hunter will be available to stream for free on Vizio+ starting August 1.

First released in 2019 after a festival run in 2018, Night Hunter didn’t exactly win over critics. It currently holds a rough 14% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes. But don’t let that deter you – this is one of those pulpy, late-night thrillers that finds a second life when viewers stumble upon it by accident. Audiences were a little more forgiving, giving it a 51% score, and clearly streaming audiences...

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy reveals first-look images revealing secrets from the next Star Trek series coming to Paramount+. Executive produced by Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau, Starfleet Academy stars Academy Award winner Holly Hunter and Academy Award nominee Paul Giamatti, who lead a new young cast as well as several Star Trek legacy characters.

Ahead of Star Trek's San Diego Comic-Con Hall H panel, Entertainment Weekly dropped a dozen first-look images showcasing Star Trek: Starfleet Academy's eclectic cast and sets, which are the biggest sets ever made for Star Trek. While reveals of Starfleet Academy's character names, species, and specifics are being saved for Hall H, the images offer many tantalizing teases for Star Trek fans. Check them out below:

What Star Trek: Starfleet Academy's New Images Reveal About The Upcoming Series Starfleet Academy Is Expected To Premiere In 2026 On Paramount+

Set in the late 32nd century after...

Tyler Childers has always seemed comfortable in his contradictions. He’s an old-soul traditionalist whose throwback ballads regularly go TikTok viral, a recovering alcoholic who still releases some of the 21st century’s best drinking music, a stadium-sized star who hasn’t performed his most popular song in a half-decade.

For the past 10 years, Childers has been preaching his righteous Kentucky gospel (see “Long Violent History,” written in the wake of George Floyd protests). Part of that project is showing that, in contrast to how it’s typically portrayed, Childers...

Tyler Childers’s seventh studio album, Snipe Hunter, homes in on a set of seemingly disparate topics—religion and our relationship to nature—alongside more personal issues like the singer’s alcoholism and life as a musician. Often tuneful, sometimes plaintive, these 13 songs are as electrifying and affecting as they are profound.

Snipe Hunter’s most persistent theme is the supposed dominance of humans over nature. On the album’s opening track, “Eatin’ Big Time,” Childers’s voice, sounding almost enraged, is at odds with his words as he describes shooting and carving up livestock and the domestic comforts that separate him from the animals. The contrast between the vocal delivery and the lyrics suggests an ambivalence about the narrator’s impact on the world.

Later, “Watch Out” positions nature as a mystery to be managed with the help of family and friends, while “Down Under” uses it as a...

Throughout the events of Solo Leveling Seasons 1 and 2, viewers witness Sung Jinwoo's (Aleks Le) rise to power, where he went from being the weakest to becoming South Korea's 10th S-Rank Hunter. And while Season 3 has yet to be greenlit, the show's producers have teased what's to come for the show's next installment. But when it comes to Jinwoo's next chapter, his next enemy won't just be the monsters and beasts that reside at the other side of the gate; it will be himself.

Solo Leveling producer Atsushi Kaneko had teased previously that in Season 3, Jinwoo's journey to becoming the strongest would come at a personal cost. And in this interview with ScreenRant, he shared more details about this hunter's future challenges. Kaneko revealed that Jinwoo's emotional and moral integrity will be challenged. As he continues to rise to become the strongest, he will also face an emotional toll that comes with earning this immense power.

India – Get ready for an epic confrontation! Bollywood giants Jackie Shroff and Suniel Shetty are creating an absolute stir with their public “feud,” a surprisingly playful yet incredibly intense rivalry that has fans buzzing and taking sides like never before.

The underlying excitement, of course, is the much-anticipated reunion of Bhidu and Anna for the second season of “Hunter.” This collaboration was already big news, but the added layer of a rumored “fallout” has certainly fueled conversations, making everyone curious about their on-screen dynamic.

A viral video showcases this perfectly. Suniel Shetty is narrating events from the past, only for Jackie Shroff to boldly interrupt, promising to unleash his ‘wild side’ in a future face-off. This fiery exchange between the two seasoned stars has sparked a passionate fan debate: “Suniel vs Jackie – Kaun Tootega Kaun Todega.”

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Social media is now a battleground, with their...

In an accident that took place on July 19, Gregory Zecca, the stepson of Duane “Dog” Chapman, better known as TV personality Dog the Bounty Hunter, fatally shot his 13-year-old son, Anthony.

The event took place in an apartment in Naples, Florida. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that authorities responded to the shooting at 8:00 p.m. and the accident had been dubbed an “isolated incident,” with no arrests made. However, the sheriff’s office confirmed that they are “conducting a thorough investigation looking into all the elements” of the incident, including “statements from witnesses who were at the scene, forensic testing, subpoenas and search warrants.”

In a statement, Chapman and his wife, Francie, said, “We are grieving as a family over this incomprehensible, tragic accident and would ask for continued prayers as we grieve the loss of our beloved grandson, Anthony.”

On July 14, 2023, Francie posted a selfie of herself,...

Duane "Dog" Chapman's family is grieving a heartbreaking loss after the reality TV star's stepson, Gregoy Zecca, allegedly shot and killed his 13-year-old son in what has been deemed a tragic accident.

Zecca is the son of Francie, Chapman's wife. Per TMZ, Zecca reportedly shot and killed his son, Anthony, in a freak accident. The incident occurred on Saturday night at their apartment in Naples, Florida. An investigation has been launched, with authorities confirming that they responded to a call about a shooting at around 8 Pm that evening. No arrests have been made at this time, and cops are calling it an "isolated incident."

"We are grieving as a family over this incomprehensible tragic accident and would ask for continued prayers as we grieve the loss of our beloved grandson, Anthony," a statement from Dog and Francie Chapman reads about the incident.

Via People, a new statement from the...

Supernatural’s lore is brimming with covert and overt subtext. Over the years, we’ve seen many cameos, supernatural crossovers, and new characters. But one integral character continues to spark speculation to date: Yellow Eyes, aka Azazel. While the show never officially confirmed his character was queer-coded, an undercurrent rooted in subtle onscreen chemistry and ambiguous motivations that defied labeling could always be sensed.

Azazel gave us some of the most iconic Supernatural demon scenes, and as we revisit the series, it becomes even clearer that Yellow Eyes definitely gave off queer vibes. And with the show’s history of queer subtext, it’s not too hard to believe the writers intentionally blurred lines to keep audiences guessing. This feature will delve into Azazel’s depiction as a character who is saturated with subtext that resonates with LGBTQ+ readings.

Supernatural Made Yellow Eyes Come Across as Gay

Azazel, the Prince of Hell,...

One of the greatest stories to ever appear within the isekai genre of the anime community is That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. The series has achieved great levels of popularity and fame with its exceptional storyline and world-building elements. As of yet, the series has received 3 seasons, a second spin-off anime adaptation, and an anime film.

A new movie and the fourth season were announced by the franchise when the third season of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime anime ended. The movie will feature an original storyline, and the fourth season will carry the ongoing narrative from the anime series.

Now the movie has received a new visual, a trailer, and a premiere date in Japan. This premiere date has also given rise to the hope of the upcoming season, as both of them were announced simultaneously.

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a...

What if comic book characters held their own Squid Game? Would they give out prizes at the end, or would it conclude with disappointment and (worse) death? For example, the Viltrumites' contest would be a challenge of strength, with the prize being the ability to continue living. With that in mind, here are ten comic book characters who would (for better or worse) run a Squid Game competition.

Aaron Taylor Johnson in Columbia Pictures and Marvel Kraven The Hunter Kraven the Hunter

Kraven would make this a tournament to see who’s worthy to fight him, but mask this as something for money. This would probably infuriate the winner. Depending on who won determines if this works in Kraven's or his opponent's favor.

ZOË Kravitz as Selina Kyle in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure “The Batman,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures/ ™ & © DC Comics. Pictures release.

There is one Supernatural episode that still packs quite a punch even after thirteen years since its original airing date on the CW. Heart was the seventeenth episode of Supernatural’s sophomore season and is remembered even to this day on account of the high emotional pitch hit by the performances of the leading pair of actors.

The reason why the show still owes us an explanation for the scene involving Madison is that we can’t fathom the reason why Sam had to put Madison down. The scene was dramatically moving as Sam had to swallow down his love for Madison and do what was necessary to save the lives of others involved.

Apart from Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles, guest star Emmanuelle Vaugier delivered a top-notch performance in her role of Madison, a lawyer’s assistant who assumed immense importance during the episode.

Although it seemed like a...

At the Yen Press Industry Panel at Anime Expo 2025, Ize Press announced the English print publication of Revenge of the Baskerville Bloodhound, a time-travel fantasy manhwa following an illegitimate son seeking revenge against his family of assassins. Taking “release the hounds” to the next level, our young protagonist Vikir uses his knowledge of the future to hone his skills at a legendary speed and become the most feared Baskerville of all time. Revenge of the Baskerville Bloodhound, Vol. 1 will be released in January 2026.

Revenge of the Baskerville Bloodhound

Art by S.arang, Adapted by To Walk(Redice Studio), Original Story by Step on a Lego

The children of the Baskerville family are trained as loyal hounds from a young age, knowing nothing apart from a life of death and deception. After faithfully serving his family for forty years, Vikir Von Baskerville was rewarded with betrayal and execution by the hands...

Law enforcement has named the deceased lone suspect in an ambush-style shooting that left two firefighters dead and a third critically injured on Sunday in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, as 20-year-old Wess Roley. While the authorities have yet to indicate a motive for the slayings, Roley’s grandfather, Dale Roley, told CNN that the young man had wanted to transition from a job with the family’s tree service business to a career in wildland firefighting.

“He wanted to be a fireman — he was doing tree work and he wanted...

Over the years, anime has showcased a veritable pantheon of charismatic, one-eyed icons -- from heroic ninjas like Kakashi Hatake to tragic anti-heroes like Guts. Recently, a prominent ranking site discovered which of these memorable characters has made the strongest impression among viewers in Japan.

Goo Ranking recently unveiled the results of its "Coolest One-Eyed Characters" survey. From a pool consisting of 297 participants, Harlock -- the titular protagonist of Space Pirate Captain Harlock (1978) -- received the most votes. The second highest-ranked character was Roronoa Zoro, the triple-sword-wielding icon from Toei Animation's One Piece series. In a modest third place is the aforementioned Kakashi Hatake, a powerful ninja warrior hailing from Pierrot's Naruto anime. The complete ranking chart consists of 22 additional characters, many of which originate from globally renowned franchises. The Top 10 winners can be viewed below.

One Piece’s Zoro, Naruto’s Kakashi & Berserk’s Guts Compete for...

Monster Hunter Wildshas announced over 100 bug fixes and game improvements, which may help combat its recent negative review storm. Monster Hunter Wilds has been suffering from a declining player base and negative reviews in recent months, but Capcom is aiming to fix at least some of the issues with this update. The hope is that this free update will help get the game back on the right track.

Following on from the Capcom Spotlight event, Monster Hunter Wilds has revealed the patch notes for its 1.020 update, which will introduce over 100 bug fixes and new content. The free update will release on Monday June 30, 2025 4:30 a.m. Utc, and will also include the introduction of the Lagiacrus and Seregios hunts. This is following a major fall-off in player numbers and review bombing on the game's Steam page that has brought the recent review score to Overwhelmingly Negative.

The fixes include improvements to Bases and Facilities,...

Veteran soap actor Joe Marinelli, who starred on NBC’s Santa Barbara, CBS’ Guiding Light, and ABC’s General Hospital, has died. He was 68. Marinelli passed away on Sunday (June 22), in Burbank, California, after a battle with stomach cancer, his wife, Jean Marinelli, told The Hollywood Reporter. According to his agent, Julie Smith, Marinelli had been living with throat and stomach cancer for a few years, per CNN. Born on January 21, 1957, in Meriden, Connecticut, Marinelli studied at Loyola Marymount University and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art before landing early acting gigs on classic shows like Cagney & Lacey, L.A. Law, and Hill Street Blues. His first major role was in the television soap opera Santa Barbara, where he played Bunny Tagliatti across 170 episodes from 1988 to 1990. He’d continue to appear in guest roles across TV throughout the 90s, including episodes of Hunter, Equal Justice, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventures,...

Joe Marinelli, the veteran character actor who amused and attracted admirers as the cross-dressing mobster Bunny Tagliatti on the NBC soap opera Santa Barbara, has died. He was 68.

Marinelli died Sunday in Burbank after a battle with stomach cancer, his wife of nearly 34 years, musician Jean Marinelli, told The Hollywood Reporter. She said they never had a fight.

After playing Bernardo “Bunny” Tagliatti from 1988-90, Marinelli portrayed bank robber Pauly Hardman on the CBS daytime drama Guiding Light in 1993 and another crook, Joseph Sorel, on the ABC soap General Hospital from 1999-2001.

More recently, he recurred as Uba director Donny Spagnoli on the first three seasons of the Apple TV+ drama The Morning Show.

“I really loved him and what he stood for,” Mark Duplass, who plays Tms executive producer Chip Black on the show, said in a statement. “We didn’t spend 10,000 hours together, but we were spiritually aligned in many ways.

Aki Aleong, an actor who appeared in No Down Payment, Braddock: Missing in Action III and V and a singer who also had stints in the music industry as a songwriter, producer and executive, has died. He was 90.

Aleong was dealing with dementia and died Sunday at his home in Sylmar, his wife of 38 years, Conchita, told The Hollywood Reporter.

A native of Trinidad who advocated for minorities throughout his career, Aleong also worked in lots of martial arts movies. He played Principal Elder in Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993), starring Jason Scott Lee, and was a trainer alongside Jean-Claude Van Damme in The Quest (1996).

In his first prominent role, Aleong portrayed the young employee of a store owner (Pat Hingle) who encounters racial bias when he wants to move with his wife into a suburban California enclave in Martin Ritt’s No Down Payment (1957), starring Joanne Woodward, Sheree North and Tony Randall.

Vin Diesel’s 2015 fantasy-action movie The Last Witch Hunter has surged into Netflix’s feature-length top five in the US. The critically panned film starring Diesel in the titular role has become a major streaming hit a decade after taking a respectable $147 million at the box office. The movie’s Netflix success comes despite it being one of the worst-reviewed releases of Vin Diesel’s career.

The platform first dropped The Last Witch Hunter, which features Diesel's most powerful character, on June 16, 2025, for its streaming debut, nine and a half years after it was first released in cinemas. Diesel’s movie going straight into Netflix’s American top 10 movies chart is good news for its prospective sequel, The Last Witch Hunter 2, which is still in development hell several years after the actor first confirmed this follow-up project.

The Last Witch Hunter Starring Vin Diesel Is Now In Netflix’s...

A largely forgotten movie on acclaimed actor Henry Cavill's extensive resume is making a comeback online as audiences catch up with it on streaming. The Cavill-led action thriller Night Hunter has found strong success on Paramount+.

Via Flix Patrol, Night Hunter is now a hit on Paramount+ and ranking #8 on the streaming service's Top 10 movies chart. The 2018 film, which landed on Paramount+ last October, has been especially popular in South and Latin America -- staying in the Top 10 throughout both regions in the last week.

Directed and written by David Raymond, Night Hunter starred Cavill as Detective Walter Marshall, in charge of a task force hunting down an online predator targeting women. However, when Marshall and his fellow officers dug deeper in their investigation, they realized they were caught up in a dangerous scheme -- and the suspect's crimes went far beyond what they imagined. The Night Hunter...

When you think of Vin Diesel, chances are theFast & Furious franchise is the first thing that comes to mind. The billion-dollar juggernaut provided the vehicle with which he rode to superstardom, and while it's often hard to separate Diesel from Dom Toretto, fast cars are not all that the actor is about. Fun Trivia? Diesel is a longtime Dungeons & Dragonsfan, and he even starred in a fantasy action epic based on a character he created for the game. That film, The Last Witch Hunter, flew under the radar for many casual fans, largely due to its unfair critical reception. The few who saw it found it entertaining enough, and now, amidst whispers of a sequel, The Last Witch Hunter is set for greater visibility as it's found a new home on Netflix.

The Last Witch Hunter, released in 2015, was written by Cory Goodman, Matt Sazama, and Burk Sharples, who based...

Signature Theatre has revealed a new look at the DC premiere of The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical, with music and lyrics by Joe Iconis and a book by Joe Iconis and Gregory S. Moss. Check out brand new video of 'Nixon's Big Number' from the show. Now running through July 13, the production will be directed by Tony Award winer Christopher Ashley, with choreography by Jon Rua and music direction by Rick Edinger. The musical stars Eric William Morris as Hunter S. Thompson. He is joined by George Abud (Broadway’s...

Tyler Childers has announced his new album with the release of a song he’s never before recorded: “Nose on the Grindstone.” The song about the effects of the opioid crisis on Appalachia dropped on Thursday along with the release date for Snipe Hunter, the Kentucky songwriter’s latest LP. Produced by Rick Rubin, Snipe Hunter arrives July 25 via Childers’ own Hickman Holler Records and RCA.

“Nose on the Grindstone” has turned up regularly in Childers’ live sets. “Daddy worked like a mule minin’ Pike County coal/’Til he fucked...

Tyler Childers has announced a new album, Snipe Hunter, out July 25th. He’s also revealed the new song “Nose on the Grindstone.”

Snipe Hunter serves as Childers’ eighth studio album and was produced by Rick Rubin with additional production from Childers and Sylvan Esso’s Nick Sanborn. It follows 2023’s Rustin’ in the Rain., which further cemented Childers as one of the most dominant figures in alt-country. Pre-orders for Snipe Hunter are ongoing.

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“Nose on the Grindstone” is Childers’ first offering from Snipe Hunter, and it’s already a fan-favorite; Childers has been playing the song on the road since 2017, and now, it’s finally being released as a single. With just Childers, his guitar, and touch of organ, “Nose on the Grindstone” is personal for the Kentucky songwriter, who reflects on crucial advice that his father gave him when he was young: “Keep...

Signature Theatre has revealed first look photos of the DC premiere of The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical, with music and lyrics by Joe Iconis and a book by Joe Iconis and Gregory S. Moss. Now running through July 13, the production is directed by Tony Award winer Christopher Ashley, with choreography by Jon Rua and music direction by Rick Edinger. The musical stars Eric William Morris as Hunter S. Thompson. He is joined by George Abud as Nixon, Darlesia Cearcy (Broadway’s A Wonderful Life: The Louis Armstrong Musical, Once On...

The James Bond franchise is undergoing arguably its biggest shake-up in history. As well as Daniel Craig being replaced as the eponymous spy, the franchise is under new ownership, with Amazon MGM Studios having bought the rights to the IP earlier this year. With the next movie currently in development, all eyes are on who will play the next James Bond. Every fan has their favorite pick. One fan who knows a thing or two about being a good 007 is Pierce Brosnan, who played the iconic character four times on the big screen, and the Irish star has defined what makes an actor worthy of taking on the mantle.

During an interview with MovieWeb's George Edelman, Pierce Brosnan discussed the future of James Bond and what the next actor to play the role will need in order to succeed. Much like Bond himself, Brosnan's advice was no-nonsense and to the point.

Signature Theatre has revealed a new trailer for the DC premiere of The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical, with music and lyrics by Joe Iconis and a book by Joe Iconis and Gregory S. Moss. Now running through July 13, the production will be directed by Tony Award winer Christopher Ashley, with choreography by Jon Rua and music direction by Rick Edinger. The musical stars Eric William Morris as Hunter S....

With the imminent release of his stunning new Stephen King adaptation, The Life of Chuck, we’ve been taking a peek through director Mike Flanagan’s Letterboxd lists. He spends almost as much time watching movies as he does making them, maybe even more. His Letterboxd profile is filled with a flurry of activity, suggesting the filmmaker rarely has time to come up for air. He keeps a list of his favorite horror films on the platform, and spoiler alert, one of them is now available to stream on Hulu. We’re talking about the celebrated science fiction/horror/action hybrid Predator.

An endorsement from the beloved Mike Flanagan adds an additional layer of excitement to the news that the iconic first film in the Predator franchise (along with every other series installment) is now available to stream on Hulu. And just in time for not one, but two sequels.

Dakota Johnson reflects on what went wrong with Madame Web, the 2024 Sony Pictures Marvel adaptation. When the plans for Madame Web were first announced, the film faced much trepidation. It was another in Sony Pictures' attempts to make a Spider-Man spin-off shared universe without the webhead. The film's trailer became widely mocked, and when the movie opened in theaters on Feb. 14, 2024, it became a box office and critical flop. It was only saved from the embarrassment of being the lowest-grossing Spider-Man spin-off thanks to Kraven the Hunter.

Speaking with People to promote her latest film, Materialist, Johnson talked about what happened on Madame Web. "It wasn’t my fault," Johnson said, laughing alongside Materialist director Celine Song. Johnson went on, hinting that the Madame Web film she signed on for was not the finished product and that it was tampered with by studio executives. Johnson said:

"There’s this...

The world's most popular VTuber is leaping into the adventurous world of Monster Hunter Wilds, and she's bringing her friends along for the ride. Hololive and Capcom collide in this limited-edition merchandise release starring Usada Pekora and more.

The official online store for Hololive Productions revealed its limited-edition lineup of plush toys based on the Monster Hunter franchise, featuring its most popular VTubers. Usada Pekora, the most popular VTuber worldwide, is the star of the show with her adorable plush toy that depicts the Japanese streamer in Monster Hunter Ex Lumu α Armor. However, she's not the only Hololive streamer who has been bestowed the honor of having their very own precious, marketable plushie.

Hololive x Monster Hunter Plush Toys Feature VTubers Like Pekora as Hunters

Joining Pekora on her Monster Hunter "adventure" are her fellow VTuber colleagues from Hololive Japan. Shirogane Noel, a third-generation talent for "Hololive Fantasy" alongside Pekora,...

With her magnetic acting debut as Jules Vaughn in HBO’s hit series Euphoria, Hunter Schafer instantly soared into the ranks of Hollywood’s next-gen luminaries. The 26-year-old star is now eager to explore a wider range of characters beyond her previous transgender roles, and the upcoming Legend of Zelda movie could be a significant step in achieving that ambition.

If you have been living under a rock since last year, then it would come as a surprise to you that the hit Nintendo video game series, The Legend of Zelda, is finally getting a live-action movie in 2027, and rumors are floating about how Schafer would lead with the role of Zelda. Let’s delve deeper into this.

Hunter Schafer is rumored to be cast as Zelda for the upcoming movie

Hunter Schafer is an American actress and model from Trenton, New Jersey, and although it might seem like she...

A major star from The Book of Boba Fett – and the wider Mandalorian era – has confirmed whether they’ll make their big-screen Star Wars debut in next year’s The Mandalorian and Grogu. Seven years after Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker premiered, Lucasfilm is hedging its bets and using its most successful live-action TV streaming series to push the franchise back into cinemas. The result is The Mandalorianand Grogu, which will reunite viewers with Din Djarin and Grogu after the events of The Mandalorian season 3.

Of course, Din’s and Grogu’s story is inextricably intertwined with another Mandalorian-era show, The Book of Boba Fett, which saw Temuera Morrison’s Boba Fett and Ming-Na Wen’s Fennec Shand take over Jabba the Hutt’s palace and criminal empire on Tatooine. Speaking with ScreenRant's Liam Crowley at the Karate Kid: Legends NYC premiere, Ming-Na Wen confirmed whether bounty hunter...

When it first came out back in 2019, The Mandalorian proved to be among the finer additions to the Star Wars lore, perfectly brought to the screens by Jon Favreau. Led by Pedro Pascal as the titular character, it has earned remarkable praise from fans and critics worldwide. In fact, even James Cameron couldn’t help but praise it.

Yet, while Cameron became one of the people shell-shocked by the cast’s performance, he was actually the most blown away by the one star who rarely gets any credit because Pascal seems to take home all the acclaim, being the face of the main character. This one star was none other than the one in Din Djarin’s suit, Brendan Wayne.

James Cameron was blown away by Brendan Wayne in The Mandalorian Pedro Pascal and Brendan Wayne on the sets of The Mandalorian. | Credits: @therealbrendanwayne / Ig.

While Pedro Pascal has been...

Gearbox Software’s highly anticipated Borderlands 4 has yet to hit store shelves, but it’s already knee deep in controversy. Last week, Randy Pitchford, CEO of Gearbox Software, picked a fight against the entire gaming community by saying that “real fans” would buy the game regardless of a $80 price tag.

This seems to have triggered a whole chain of reactions because the entire Borderlands trilogy has gotten review-bombed on Steam. But not just because of his words. Publisher Take-Two apparently made changes to the End User License Agreement for the games that didn’t sit well with fans. What is the next move for Take-Two and Gearbox?

Borderlands 4 has started a whole mess for the franchise

It all began last week when we saw Pitchford, CEO of Gearbox, respond to a fan expressing concern about a potential $80 price tag for Borderlands 4. Pitchford defended the potential price tag by saying, “If you’re a real fan,...

Needless to say, remaking one of the greatest films of all time by arguably the greatest filmmaker of all time for an American crowd is a recipe for probable cinematic sacrilege. Add to this the fact that the American doing the remaking happens to be a director who’s already famously desecrated one classic of Asian cinema, and the prospects for Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest” appear rather dim from the outset. Fortunately, while his rehash of “Oldboy” was the work of a man clearly indifferent to his product, his reinterpretation of “High and Low” indicates a man who knew what made the original work, and what else could benefit from a modern update.

In a sense, “Highest 2 Lowest” can very well describe the trajectory of Lee’s entire career—a man who, over the course of his storied history, has made unimpeachable classics in between baffling misfires—but through it all,...

Ex-Prime Video Italy Boss Joins Rainbow Group

Marco Azzani, the former Country Manager for Prime Video Italy, has joined Rainbow Group as Executive VP of Digital Channels and Distribution. He had exited Amazon in February after a decade and his appointment at Italy-based animation house Rainbow comes at a crucial time following investment from Tec Movie, an indie vehicle formed by members of The Equity Club, which operates on behalf of ultra-high net-worth individuals connected to Mediobanca. The cash injection was part of a plan to expand internationally. Azzani, a 20-year industry veteran, led Prime Video between 2021 and 2025, having previously joined as Country Manager for Audible. He oversaw the local launch of comedy entertainment format Lol: Last One Laughing and acquired UEFA Champions League rights. “The arrival of Marco Azzani represents a very important step for our group, which for years has undertaken a path of expansion and development in...

Michael Cimino’s The Deer Hunter will headline Legend’s June 2025 slate, as the classic war film makes its debut on the free-to-air genre channel. Scheduled for its first airing on Saturday 28 June, the five-time Academy Award winner will anchor a month of premieres that spans decades and genres, from prestige Hollywood dramas to high-concept science fiction and British cult films.

Originally released in 1978, The Deer Hunter stars Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken and Meryl Streep, and is widely regarded as one of the most significant American films of the 20th century. Set before, during and after the Vietnam War, the film traces the psychological and emotional impact of conflict on a group of steelworkers from Pennsylvania. Cimino’s ambitious and often divisive work won Best Picture and Best Director at the Oscars and remains a key title in any examination of American post-war cinema.

Legend’s line-up throughout June...

“Shooting USA” is set to deliver an exciting episode with Season 31, Episode 14, titled “Ultimate Hunter Shooting Sports.” This episode promises to take viewers on a thrilling journey through a unique shooting sport that combines skill and strategy. Scheduled to air at 9:00 Pm on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, on Outd, this installment is sure to capture the attention of shooting enthusiasts and outdoor lovers alike.

In “Ultimate Hunter Shooting Sports,” competitors will face a challenging course designed to test their abilities in a natural terrain setting. The time component adds an extra layer of excitement, pushing hunters to perform under pressure. Each participant will navigate unknown courses of fire, showcasing their marksmanship and adaptability. This format not only highlights their shooting skills but also their instincts as hunters.

As the episode unfolds, viewers can expect to see a variety of shooting scenarios that mimic real-life hunting situations. The combination of speed and...

We're still a couple of weeks away from the release of Bring Her Back, but early reviews have hit Rotten Tomatoes to reveal that Talk to Me directors Danny and Michael Philippou seem to have another horror hit on their hands. Starring two-time Academy Award nominee Sally Hawkins (The Shape of Water) and Billy Barratt (Kraven the Hunter), Bring Her Back follows two siblings who uncover a terrifying ritual at the secluded home of their new foster mother.

Debuting on Rotten Tomatoes with a 95%, Rocco T. Thompson from Slant Magazine says Bring Her Back "has a white-hot nerve of pain running inside it that burns right through the screen." Ross Bonaime from Collider echoes those sentiments, while also calling the Australian film one of the best horror flicks of the year:

"Bring Her Back captures the darkness and fear of losing someone, all while making one of the year's best horror films.

If you’re eagerly waiting to play Titan Quest II, you’re not alone. While the game’s official release date has not yet been announced, it recently wrapped up its first major playtest, earning widespread praise from participants.

In the wake of this successful early test, developer Grimlore Games thanked the community and has already begun implementing improvements and fixes based on player input. This has only increased the excitement, especially as more details emerge about its mythological world, flexible character systems, and next-gen design.

If you want to learn more about what to expect from this highly anticipated action RPG, including its story, platform availability, and standout features, read on.

What is Titan Quest II about?

Titan Quest II is a direct sequel to the classic action RPG Titan Quest, once again immersing players in a richly imagined world based on ancient Greek mythology. The sequel expands the...

A franchise famously dubbed “weird” and “cringeworthy”, The Twilight Saga has somehow clawed its way back into the mainstream space- and it’s here to stay. In a major pop culture revival, Robert Pattinson’s most famous, and possibly most hated, film franchise has become the fresh talk of the town. Since the addition of Breaking Dawn- Part 2 to Netflix on May 1st, 2025, all five Twilight films have been available for streaming, and both old & new viewers can’t stop binge-watching.

This resurgence has helped the saga lead Netflix’s Top 10 charts for nearly one whole month. With billion-dollar returns and a diehard fandom that refuses to fade, Twilight is proving that even a franchise that’s been trolled and mocked for years can outlast criticism and flourish in the digital era.

Robert Pattinson-starrer Twilight franchise has officially made its digital comeback

Robert Pattinson’s most talked-about film series, Twilight,...

Warning: The following contains spoilers for Solo Leveling's manhwa!!

Solo Leveling’s franchise has released a short spin-off webtoon, which is part of the Hunter: Origin series from the Solo Leveling: Arise game, delving into the character of one of the top Korean S-Rank hunters, Cha Hae-in, where fans get to see a new side of her. As shared by @SoloLevelAnime on X, in the new webtoon titled Hunter: Origin—Pure Sword Princess Cha Hae-In’s Story, fans are not only gifted a new backstory of the S-Rank hunter in an alternative timeline, but also a glimpse into what Cha Hae-In thought of Sung Jinwoo when he was the weakest among the E-Ranks.

Solo Leveling’s world has already been confirmed to be part of a multiverse in Solo Leveling: Ragnarök, but also with the introduction of the Cup of Reincarnation in chapter 177 of the manhwa where it’s...