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It's been many, many years since we last heard of the Akira live-action adaptation, and fans felt like it was dead in the water again. However, during a recent interview, the movie's producer Andrew Lazar provided an unexpected update on the movie and even teased when fans should keep their eyes peeled for the next piece of news.

The comment came during a sit-down with Moovy TV, in which the producer was promoting Prime Video's new movie G20. When casually asked about Akira, Lazar stated that at the moment there isn't anything to say but provided a huge hint that suggests the project is very much alive. He stated:

"There's no update, but I expect we'll have one in the next couple of months. So I think you can expect an update in the next couple of months."

Considering how long the project has been in radio silence, fans will...

Dave Mallow, well-known for his acting work for the Digimon anime and Power Rangers television series, passed away this week at age 76 while in hospice care in Altadena, California.

TMZ reported that on March 12, Mallow, veteran anime and live-action voice actor, passed away the day prior at the age of 76 following a long-term decline in his health. Per a direct source, he died while in hospice care at the MonteCedro Senior Living Community in Altadena. Mallow is known for voicing numerous iconic anime characters, including the first Bleach anime's Kaien Shiba and Kensei Muguruma, Gotoh in Hunter x Hunter, Amarao in the first Flcl anime, Straizo in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and Oolong in Dragon Ball (Harmony Gold dub). He also lent his voice to the intro for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, along with many of the series' characters.

Mallow is survived by his older sister, Marilyn, and remembered by his many colleagues,...

Digimon's iconic first anime series, Digimon Adventure, is celebrating 25 years with a new streetwear fashion collection, now available for fans internationally.

Via a press release, Buyee is handling the international release of a new 25th-anniversary Digimon Adventure streetwear collection. Created in collaboration with Meqri, the lineup transforms nostalgic elements of the beloved anime into fashionable, everyday wear and draws on iconic moments in the series; notable inspirations are the DigiDestined’s crests, fan-favorite Digimon like Angewomon and Lillymon, and a nod to the title of the final episode, "A New World," featured on the long-sleeve graphic t-shirt. Other goods include a Digivice t-shirt, a Lillymon t-shirt and mug, an Angewomon t-shirt and a Skullgreymon hoodie. Readers can check out the official images and more information about the collection below.

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Isekai is a genre of anime known for transporting its heroes into another world. Sometimes this world comes from a book. Othertimes, it's a parallel dimension, like the Digital World in Digimon. Othertimes, it's a different time period despite being from the same world. The heroes have to adjust to a new world unlike the one they're used to, often facing superhuman challenges along the way.

These challenges can often include villainous characters. These characters are destined for evil and may challenge the heroes, but sometimes they're the protagonists the anime focuses on instead. These ten villains in particular steal the spotlight and make a name for themselves in their respective anime.

Myotismon Overshadows the Digidestined in Digimon Adventure This Digimon Is a Digital Mastermind

When the Digidestined are first transported into the Digital World in Digimon Adventure, they spend several episodes getting to know the world they've been forced...

Most anime fans love a good shonen anime, as fans generally know what they're getting into. Tournaments, cool fight scenes, occasionally the power of friendship as a power-up. That said, creators aren't afraid to shake things up with their series to avoid things becoming overly predictable.

Often happening early on in a series, shonen series will often have an arc that redefines the entire series. These arcs often feature tone changes, stylistic changes to the art, and sometimes even a shift to the way battles are fought within the series. After these arcs, a show is usually never the same, which is why they're often so beloved by fans. Offering both massive character changes and tons of plot development, its easy to see how these arcs become unforgettable.

Updated by Sage Ashford on November 15th, 2024: Shonen anime continue to be some of the most popular in anime. Everyone loves...

Digimon has been releasing anime and movies since 1999 with a variety of standalone and interconnected storylines. Each new installment introduces powerful Digital Monsters and unique storytelling approaches, catering to different age groups. Despite various formats and narratives, Digimon's success as a multimedia franchise is evident through its evolving characters and themes.

Digimon, much like its most notable contemporary, Pokmon, started as a gaming franchise before spinning off into other forms of media, most notably an animated adaptation. While both series have children as their target audience, Digimon is known to have more instances of trying to appeal to an older audience through its themes and imagery, and it's also notable for having a new cast and story with every new installment.

Digimon has been releasing anime and movies since 1999, and as such, there are a lot of different stories to watch. While most of the anime are standalone stories, some...

Digimon the Movie, the 2000 Americanized anime movie built from various films in the Digimon franchise, is receiving a new home media release that includes the original versions of the film, as well as a new English dub.

On Twitter, Discotek Media announced its plans for releasing the Digimon movies at Otakon 2023, held in Washington, DC. "Digimon the Movies is... The original Digimon Adventure movie, Our War Game, Hurricane Touchdown, & Digimon the Movie!" Discotek Media said. "The original versions of the films w/ new uncut dubs w/ the classic cast, plus Japanese audio w/ subs. Digimon the Movie has also been newly remastered in HD."

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Otakon Digimon screening time! So what exactly are they talking about at that screening event? Let's get right into it with a trailer for... Digimon the Movies! pic.twitter.com/nAOSQ2uoff —...

Dubbing in anime is often downright awful, but certain old anime dubs have held up over the years by remaining iconic and well-made. Some anime series aren't quite as fortunate to have received such dedicated performances. However, many have stood the test of time as some of the most rewatchable series thanks to the excellent performances their English-language voice actors delivered.

Other anime dubs, such as Dragon Ball Z, rely more on nostalgia. While the series is a beloved classic and the core story is excellent, the English dub hasn't aged particularly well, making it difficult for new fans to get into. However, many of those same voice actors have returned for Dragon Ball Z Kai with sharper dialogue and improved performances, which has helped the franchise immensely.

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Ghost Stories

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DigiDestined and loyal fans will always be together! Get ready as the DigiDestined and their Digimon return in a thrilling new adventure. In honor of the 20th Anniversary celebration of Digimon, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Toei Animation, is proud to present the new anime feature Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna on national home entertainment shelves now. Available for the first time in North America, this new movie features the last adventure of Tai and Agumon. Each highly collectible edition of Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna DVD and Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD) boasts exciting movie presentation (featuring both versions - English voice cast and the original Japanese audio with English subtitles) and contains new insightful bonus feature, The Final Evolution: Remembering 20 Years of Digimon Adventure with Joshua Seth and Tom Fahn.

A must-own for fans, collectors, and pop culture enthusiasts, this definitive entertainment release promises to captivate you on the edge of your seat.

Earlier this year Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna was going to be released for a one night screening in the United States on March 25th. The film had already come out in Japanese theaters and American fans were excited to experience what is set to be the final adventure in the original Digimon continuity.

That sadly didn’t happen thanks to the coronavirus pandemic but now American fans will finally get a chance to see the film when it’s released to home media (Blu-ray/DVD) on July 7, 2020 thanks to Shout! Factory and Toei Animation. The film will not only include the original film in Japanese with English subtitles but also an English dub featuring original Digimon dub voice actor Joshua Seth reprising his role as Tai. The press release for the film mentions he will appear alongside “an exciting team of voice talent” but there’s no confirmation on...

Doug Liman’s action thriller starring Tom Cruise will now be called American Made.

The thriller moves from January 6, 2017, to September 29, 2017.

Cruise plays the real-life Barry Seal, a hustler and pilot unexpectedly recruited by the CIA to run one of the biggest covert operations in Us history.

Brooklyn Underground Films, Blumhouse Productions, Public Record, and Impact Partners announced on Monday that the documentary Gay Talese And The Voyeur will shortly wrap three years of production. The film is based on Talese’s new book The Voyeur’s Motel, which centres on the controversial story of a Colorado motel owner who spied on guests. Myles Kane and Josh Koury direct and the film is on the runway for a 2017 release.Toei Animation Inc. is revamping its feature film Digimon Adventure tri.- Chapter 1: Reunion for Us audiences by bringing on an exclusive English voice cast. Joshua Seth, who voiced main character Tai Kamiya in the original series...

“Half man, half plant. A goblin’s favorite food!”

Troll 2 plays this weekend (June 24th and 25th) at The Tivoli at midnight as part of their Reel Late at the Tivoli midnight series.

Finally, a movie so bad, it has its own separate documentary about just how bad it is! Troll 2 is one of the most unbelievable sequels ever made, and one supposedly shot entirely without the knowledge or consent of the creators of the first Troll film!

At first glance Troll 2 is simply a sub-z-grade continuity abomination, but really it’s a nonstop explosion of genius disguised as ineptitude. Grade-schooler Joshua is visited by the protective ghost of his Grandpa Seth, who warns him that his family’s vacation destination – the town of Nilbog (!) may be worth avoiding. But there’s no changing dad’s mind, and soon the whole family is knee-deep in black magic and nefarious villagers,...

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WWE announced the chosen 40 finalists for the upcoming Tough Enough series during last night’s Monday Night Raw broadcast.

Here are the 40 names announced on WWE.com:

Adam Ohriner, Long Island, N.Y. Alexander Frekey, Dallas Alexander Galizia, Springfield, Mass. Amanda Saccomanno, Yorktown Heights, N.Y. Ashley Urbanski, Oakland, Calif. Ava Knight-Salicka, Las Vegas Carly Marshall, Los Angeles Chelsea Green, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Danielle Kamela, Scottsdale, Ariz. Daria Berenato, Los Angeles David Michael Barnes, Mandan, N.J. Dianna Dahlgren, Spokane, Wash. Don Arner, Pittsburgh Gabi Castrovinci, Southington, Conn. Giorgia Piscina, Brisbane, Australia Hank Avery Jr., Macon, Ga. Jason Vazquez, Oak Lawn, Ill. Jeremiah Kingdom, Los Angeles Joshua Bredl, Thornton, Colo. Kahlil Bell, San Jose, Calif. Kevin Penczek, Belle, W.V. Krishany San Jorge, Puerto Rico Larayia Gaston, Los Angeles Lorenzo Davis II, Los Angeles Mada Abdel Hamid, Los Angeles Michael Mio, Staten Island, N.Y. Mike Hayes,...

Shamus Kelley Feb 24, 2019

Digimon: The Movie should have run off with all the Oscars upon its release in 2000. No, seriously.

The year was 2000. Gladiator won Best Picture and Russell Crowe took home Best Actor. The first X-Men movie was released, which many point to as the genesis of modern superhero films. It was the year of Cast Away, Mission Impossible II, Meet the Parents, Charlie’s Angels, O Brother, Where Art Thou? and more. However, one film was released that year that changed the face of what cinema could be.

It was bold. Innovative. A comedy. A drama. A thrilling action adventure that was criminally snubbed for every award possible but to this day is a modern classic.

That film?

Digimon: The Movie.

I am here to finally give this movie its long overdue appreciation. It’s truly a work of art that should be studied in film programs across the country.

30. Sense and Sensibility

Directed by: Ang Lee

Ang Lee has gone in about eight different directions in terms of genre. His resume includes “The Ice Storm,” “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” Hulk,” “Brokeback Mountain,” “Life of Pi,” and this delightful Jane Austen adaptation, starring Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant, Alan Rickman, and young Kate Winslet. “Sense and Sensibility” took home the Oscar for Adapted Screenplay for the story of the Dashwood family, a mother widowed and left in difficult circumstances after her husband has left his fortune to his first wife, instead of his current one. So Mrs. Dashwood (Gemma Jones) and her daughters Fanny, Marianne, and Elinor (Harriet Walter, Winslet, Thompson) have to find a way to survive in a world ruled by men and the rules that seem to create obstacle after obstacle for them. Unfortunately, given the era, they are viewed as “unmarryable,” since they have no fortune and no prospects.

Sunday's 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards are just days away, so TooFab enlisted celebrity and editorial stylist Joshua Seth (below, left) to predict the fashion trends that will predominate the red carpet. Seth, who's styled Jasmine V, Angela Lindvall, Brit Morgan and Shay Mitchell , tells TooFab to expect a definite change this year. "The fashions over the past few years at the Golden Globes have been very subdued. We saw a lot of neutrals, blacks, and earth tones. This year, however, the flowers are in bloom!  We can expect brights to shower the carpet." Adds Seth, who's blogged for Gap ,  "As well as strong tones, we can expect to see asymmetrical necklines, a little bit of flash with sequins and metalics, strapless dresses. Long sleeves were also all over the runways of Europe this season, so we can expect to see that on the carpet as well.  We can also...