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Kadokawa is the Japanese juggernaut publishing house responsible for bringing to the public beloved series such as Oshi no Ko, Re: Zero, Sword Art Online, Mushoku Tensei, Delicious in Dungeon, and many more. Before anime became such a popular media, Kadokawa built its empire on publishing light novels and other forms of literature. Many of these popular series appeared in Dragon Magazine, which launched in 1988 and has now officially ceased publication.

Some of Kadokawa's most popular series first appeared in Dragon Magazine, including Slayers, Full Metal Panic!, and Patlabor. The monthly magazine published both light novels and manga, and it was a steady feature throughout Kadokawa's long history. Going forward, it will be replaced by a new web platform titled "Mekurimekuru".

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While Dragon Magazine is ceasing publication, Kadokawa is doing better than ever.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Jack Quaid in ‘Neighborhood Watch’ (Photo Courtesy of Rlje Films)

Rlje Films has picked up the North American rights to Neighborhood Watch starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Jack Quaid from The Boys, and Malin Akerman. The crime thriller, which reunites Watchmen‘s Morgan (“Edward Blake / Comedian”) and Ackerman (“Laurie Jupiter / Silk Spectre II”), will open on April 25, 2025.

Rlje Films offers this synopsis of the film: “In Neighborhood Watch, Simon (Quaid), a young man grappling with mental illness, becomes convinced that he has witnessed an abduction. When he reports it to the police and they refuse to believe him, he reluctantly seeks the help of his neighbor Ed (Morgan), a jaded, retired security guard with his own troubled past. As the unlikely duo delves deeper into the mystery, their pursuit of the truth forces them to confront not only the dark secrets surrounding the disappearance but also...

There's nothing quite like a classic 90s anime to serve as a blast from the past for fans. Many grew up on these anime, while others found these series later on their journey or long after they stopped airing. While modern anime may now wow audiences with their visuals and their plots, there are still certain anime that will always be the best of their time.

These 90s anime didn't need fancy CGI to help stun viewers. They had fantastic plots, endearing characters, and enough life to be worth watching long after they reached their end. Sometimes, when watching anime, the best series worth watching is a classic from the 90s.

Outlaw Star Is an Underrated Sci-Fi Anime Classic That's Worth Every Episode Streaming on Apple TV

When fans think of fantastic space-faring anime from the 90s, Cowboy Bebop is often the first thing to come to mind. However, Outlaw Star is just as good,...

Exclusive: Evoke Entertainment has signed Jarnell Stokes, a writer, producer, entrepreneur and pro basketball player, as well as his company Stoked Brothers Media for management.

A two-time Gold Medalist who has played basketball professionally since 2014, with teams such as the Memphis Grizzlies, Denver Nuggets, Miami Heat, and most recently, the Chinese Basketball Association, Stokes has just recently made a move into film, producing numerous films in three years as the founder of Stoked Film Group, Stoked Bros, and The Benford Sports Company, including Break the Cycle starring Vivica A. Fox and Cuba Gooding Jr., as well as Helen’s Dead, Slayers, and Dig. Throughout his career so far, he’s worked with notable talents including Emile Hirsch, Tyrese Gibson, Abigail Breslin, Thomas Jane, Brian Cox, and Malin Akerman, seeing his projects be distributed by the likes of Saban Entertainment, Redbox, Lionsgate/Grindstone, Highland Film Group, Screen Media, and BondIt Media.

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One of the most iconic classics in the harem genre, High School DxD is what many consider the golden standard of action-comedy ecchi. Despite the series' controversial raunchiness and, at times, uncomfortable fan service, it gathered a sizable fanbase among ecchi lovers and continues to attract attention even 16 years after the original light novel's release.

The story of Issei Hyoudou, a perverted high schooler who gets thrust into the world of absurdly attractive demons and angels by becoming the servant of one Rias Gremory, Kuoh Academy's number one beauty, is praised not only for its obvious appeal to harem fans but also for incorporating stellar action, a variety of compelling characters and a genuinely gripping plot into the genre that's often dismissed for being too shallow. Those who adore High School DxD for its unapologetic approach to harem comedy and its willingness to venture out of the ecchi genre's superficial...

Ryo Mizuno, the creator of Record of Lodoss War,recently revealed what led him to create the now-classic high fantasy franchise, as well as his thoughts looking back on the series nearly 40 years later.

Mizuno, who recently sat down with part of the Square Enix team that works on Final Fantasy XI, had a long history of interacting with science fiction and fantasy before he actually started to work on one. Hhe believes his love of fantasy started in elementary school as he read stories of myth and legend at the library, which eventually blossomed into a more general love of sci-fi and fantasy in high school. However, it wasn't until his time at university that he was first introduced to tabletop RPGs, which would become the basis for the classic Record of Lodoss War.

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Suit up, press start, and kick evil putt with Gothic Slayers.

Blending slacker comedy, horror, and adventure with ’90s inspiration and arcade motifs, the film will be released on Digital on March 4 via Cranked Up Films.

Two putt-putt employees and best friends must face off against a demonic cult that has not only kidnapped their friend but also threatens to destroy their hometown.

Caleb Harris makes his feature directorial debut on the indie film from a script by Ben Getz and Dylan Eshbaugh.

Getz and Eshbaugh star with Samantha Rothermel, Piper Verbrick, Quinn Hemphill, Jamie Day, Jayson Bernard, David Andrew Morton, Sully Brown, Daniel Yaiullo, and Melanie Rosedale.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled to team up with Cranked Up Films to unleash Gothic Slayers upon the world,” said Getz. “Together, we’re bringing you a ’90s-inspired adventure comedy packed with laughs, thrills, and enough pixel-powered chaos to blow a fuse at the arcade.

Popular light novel and manga writer Atsuko Asano is perhaps best known for her sci-fi shojo series, No. 6 -- an intensely emotional tale about two lost souls who are brought together in the wake of society's destruction. 14 years after the series' conclusion, Asano shocked long-time fans by suddenly announcing a new sequel novel.

The original No. 6 light novel series originally debuted in October 2003 and was serialized regularly until its conclusion in June 2011. That same year, Aria released a manga adaptation featuring illustrations by Hinoki Kino. As of 2025, both works have cumulatively sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide. The story has also been adapted into a popular anime series by Studio Bones. Consequently, the series' return has become a major trending topic on social media. No. 6 Reunion Volume 1 recently became available for preorder on Amazon Japan, which also published an accompanying message from the author. "It was Nezumi's voice, 'You decide...

On Jan. 29th, the illustrator for the old-school high fantasy series Slayers,Rui Araizumi, took to social media to share the announcement that there will be a new collection of shorts releasing this March.

The new short story collection is titled Slayers Spirit: The Prince, the Princess and the Dragon, and will include four new short stories. Set to be released on March 19, 2025, the new stories will cover a selection of tales including a princess fighting to protect a library, Gourry on a quest to find his lost sword and Zelgadis meeting up with a particular handsome man. The new collection's release has been timed to coincide with and celebrate the series' 35th anniversary.

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Dragon Magazine, the original home of hit series like Slayers, High School DxD and Full Metal Panic, reveals the release window for its final issue.

The 1990s were a stellar decade if you were a fan of anime. Titles like Sailor Moon, Cowboy Bebop, and Slayers had all burst on the scene with unique takes on their genres. The world at large wouldn't be the same without these blockbuster hits. But it's always important to remember that this wouldn't have been possible without great villains to keep audiences engaged.

While audiences may latch onto interesting protagonists, their villains play just as big of a role in defining the success of their shows. Many of these antagonists have remained iconic over the years. Some even outshined the rest of the cast at the height of their popularity. These villains have stood the test of time, whether because of their charisma, charm, or manipulative backstabbing.

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For 37 years, Kadokawa's Dragon Magazine has provided a literary home for popular light novel series such as Full Metal Panic!, Spy Classroom, Slayers, Date A Live and countless others. However, Spring 2025 will see the release of the publication's final issue.

Per Japanese news site Oricon, Dragon Magazine recently confirmed that it will cease publication with its May 2025 issue, which will go on sale in Japan in March 2025. The magazine's sunset marks the conclusion of a work that helped facilitate the birth of many hit light novel-turned-anime IPs, including the classic harem rom-com High School Dxd, among numerous others. Dragon Magazine's editorial department released a brief statement explaining the decision: "Due to recent changes in the reading environment, we are increasingly realizing that the role that Dragon Magazine has played is no longer something than can be fulfilled by paper magazines, and this is our next challenge."

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The Medieval Era, also called the Dark Ages, takes place between the 5th and 15th centuries. Medieval anime tends to take place in Europe, or a fantasy country or realm inspired by England, France, or Germany. It's also one of the most popular time periods to base historical fantasy anime in. The titles vary in tone from dark to whimsical.

Medieval high fantasy takes place in a world that's completely different from the real world, often in a fictional kingdom that's inspired by a real world place. Fantasy is a great addition to a medieval historical. Medieval people had many pagan practices and understandings of the world, as well as superstitions.

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a staple series in the fantasy genre, pushing actress Sarah Michelle Gellar into fandom. The critically acclaimed series changed not only the fantasy genre but also how female characters were written, inspiring many successful shows that followed, and, with ongoing plans to continue the Buffyverse, Gellar gave the most positive answer so far.

A reboot has been in development since 2018, but Sarah Michelle Gellar has repeatedly shared she was not interested in reprising her role as the titular character. She did, however, support the idea that the Buffyverse should continue without her. In an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, Gellar gave the most positive update to the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot so far.

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Malin Akerman and Tyler Labine (Tucker & Dale vs Evil) aren’t going to let a little blood spoil their perfect wedding in Cottage Country, the Canadian horror-comedy that’s now streaming on Screambox.

Directed by Peter Wellington,

“When a man accidentally kills his brother with an ax, his fiancée is determined not to let even murder stand in the way of their happiness.”

Check out the trailer below and watch Cottage Country on Screambox right now.

The post ‘Cottage Country’ Murder Brings a Couple Even Closer Together on Screambox [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Akira is not only famous in the anime and manga sphere but also pop-culture in general. Critics and movie directors alike refer to Akira as one of the greatest and most influential films of the past 30 years. So it’s no wonder fans discredited Stephen Spielberg and George Lucas for turning the film down because it wouldn’t suit western audiences.

According to Manga Entertainment co-creator Andy Frain, Akira shaped modern sci-fi as people know it today. Films like Midnight Special, Looper, The Matrix, Chronicle, Inception, and even the TV show Stranger Things, all borrowed thematically and stylistically from Akira. In fact, two of those five movies even feature a child with destructive telekinetic powers as one of the main plot points.

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On the other hand, the creator of Akira admitted that he used not only Japanese media but also Hollywood movies...

Fantasy fans are soon set to return to Middle-earth through the anime medium, with The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim expanding the movie franchise of the J.R.R. Tolkien adaptations. It's a bit odd to imagine The Lord of the Rings as an anime, but the story it's based on will certainly the property's familiar fantasy elements. Likewise, there are several other anime in this genre that fans can watch in preparation for the new film.

From comedies to brutal tragedies, there are all manner of examples of great fantasy stories in the anime medium. Some of these are retro classics, whereas others are much more recent works. Regardless of when these shows came out, their takes on familiar fantasy tropes and ideas are definitely reflective of the things that J.R.R. Tolkien cemented with his iconic contribution to the realm of fantasy fiction.

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Suicide Squad Isekai has proven the potential of superhero franchise adaptions to the anime genre to be a great success. While Deadpool and Wolverine’s recent blockbuster movie has taken the Marvel franchise to new heights, DC fans are also enjoying their fair share of amusement seeing their beloved character explore new mysteries in an Isekai universe.

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Suicide Squad Isekai perfectly highlights each DC character’s traits before starting their adventure tale in another universe. Indeed, the series receives tons of praise from the fandom for perfectly blending the DC universe with the concept of the Isekai. The anime Suicide Squad Isekai has brought beloved characters into the series, such as Harley Quinn, Deadshot, and many more DC Comics icons as well.

However, among all the fan-favorite faces, Clayface stands out the most because of his clever humor and otaku/weeb-like personality. Besides taking...

Dark chakra in Naruto is a complex concept that can be good or evil depending on the user. Forbidden jutsu are not inherently evil in the series, mainly classified due to risks involved. Naruto franchise has explored darker powers in non-canon material, but may benefit from cautious integration.

Many anime with a magic system (especially battle shnen) have a dark side to it. Techniques that are considered taboo, unorthodox, dangerous, or just plain evil or demonic by nature; some forms of dark magic are powered by malicious intent. It's a corrupted form of the magic system that poisons the minds of whoever uses it and steadily drives them to do things they otherwise wouldn't; the more it's used, the worse it gets. Because of this, the dark arts are often introduced as the go-to power system of the villains. They're also sometimes used as a lazy excuse for an otherwise...

Quick Links Gamers Ken Castle Is a Lot Like Dexter Michael Hall Helps Make Gamer Memorable Hall's portrayal of the psychopathic Ken Castle in Gamer is both manipulative and ruthless, reminiscent of his role as Dexter Morgan. Gamer's plot about real people controlled as avatars and Hall's creepy intensity as Castle make the movie memorable despite offensive dialogue. This alternate universe version of Dexter showcases Hall's ability to embody smart, calculating characters that manipulate situations to achieve their goals.

For over six suspenseful years, premium cable audiences were allowed a glimpse inside the mind of a very charming but twisted individual. With the cunning character of Dexter Morgan being played by award-winning actor Michael C. Hall, Showtimes crime drama Dexter easily became a must-watch show from 2006 to 2013. He appeared to be your average, everyday forensic expert who could intelligently play out crime scenes in his head with just some bloodstains.

One of the most popular sources for anime adaptations today is the website Shousetsuka ni Naru, translated as “Let’s Become a Novelist.” Anybody may publish their work there for free. Stories that win a devoted readership are scouted to become light novels and anime series. These include isekai titles like Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation , Ascendance of a Bookworm and My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! But there are also court mysteries ( The Apothecary Diaries ), romance ( My Happy Marriage ) and self-contained novels ( I Want to Eat Your Pancreas ). China and Korea have their own vibrant web fiction scenes. Stories published on sites like Qidan and KakaoPage have been adapted into comics, television series and even Japanese anime. What you may not know, though, is that there is a growing English language web fiction community. It does not yet compare in scale or prestige to its counterparts in East Asia.

Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball Z is a landmark shonen anime that's become far more than just a popular manga and anime series. Dragon Ball Z produced nearly 300 episodes and the entire franchise's total dwarfs 600 but its success has also facilitated more epic cinematic adventures. Dragon Ball movies became a common occurrence ever since the series' debut, but Dragon Ball Z alone produced 15 feature films that push the series to new heights. Some Dragon Ball Z movies are more popular than others and the 11th film, Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly, is particularly contentious in the fandom.

Bio-Broly is the third Dragon Ball Z movie to feature the fan-favorite character, following Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan and Broly - Second Coming. That being said, the concluding entry in this unofficial trilogy is largely considered to be the least effective of the bunch and the nadir of the Dragon Ball Z movies.

Director K. Asher Levin collaborates with horror icons Barbara Crampton and Lin Shaye in The Possession at Gladstone Manner. The film also features Caylee Cowan, Jesse Metcalf, Charlotte Kirk, and more, promising to create new nightmares that honor Wes Craven. The storyline follows Jamie Black's search for her missing mother at Gladstone Manor, leading to encounters with sinister forces and dark powers.

Director K. Asher Levin will join forces with two icons of horror for his new movie, The Possession at Gladstone Manner. Currently filming in Kansas City, the film stars Barbara Crampton and Lin Shaye, two names that have become synonymous with the horror genre over the decades. In the 1980s, Crampton starred in such films as Re-Animator, From Beyond, and Chopping Mall, while Shayes pedigree goes all the way back to A Nightmare on Elm Street, though more recently she has become known for her role in the Insidious franchise.

Filming is underway on The Possession of Gladstone Manor, the latest film from director K. Asher Levin – whose previous credits include the thriller Dig and the vampire movie Slayers, both of which starred Thomas Jane. Jane appears to be sitting this one out, but the cast does include horror icons Barbara Crampton (Re-Animator) and Lin Shaye (Insidious), as well as Caylee Cowan (Hypnotic), Jesse Metcalf (John Tucker Must Die), Charlotte Kirk (The Reckoning), Darren Weiss (Inside Man), and William Mapother (Blackhat). Production is taking place in Kansas City, utilizing the new Missouri state tax incentives.

Levin wrote The Possession of Gladstone Manor with Danny Matier (The Unborn), working from a story by Addam Bramich. The film has the following synopsis: When Jamie Black discovers her mother has gone missing, she resolves to investigate by applying for the same job her mother held at Gladstone Manor. Jamie soon finds evidence that...

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is back! As Tanjiro and his friends recover from the earth-shattering events of the Swordsmith Village Arc, the Demon Slayers Corps and their nemesis Muzan Kibutsuji are barrelling toward their final confrontation. The Hashira, the highest-ranking swordsmen in the Corps, decide it’s time to train its members in their area of expertise for the best chance of success in the battle to come. But it won’t be easy… Related: Here’s the Release Date and Time Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc Streams on Crunchyroll Let’s talk about everything that happened in the latest episode of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc ! And catch the next episode of the worldwide sensation right here on Crunchyroll. Warning: Full spoilers for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba follow in our episode summary. Seriously, major spoilers ahead! Homecoming When...

Toei Animation began its studio in 1954, and its logo comes from one of its earliest movies, Puss in Boots. The studio produced close to three hundred shows and around two hundred movies. Literary tales are a common theme for Toei movies, like their adaptation of Dracula, Hans Christian Anderson's The Little Mermaid and some ballet retellings, especially in the 1970s.

Hayao Miyazaki directed some of his earliest movies, like The Great Adventure of Horus: Prince of the Sun with Toei. Toei also produced many films and television series for franchises anime fans are well-acquainted with today. Toei's responsible for huge series like Dragon Ball Z, Sailor Moon, and Slayers.

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Light novels, like manga, are popular forms of literature that often get adapted into smash-hit anime series. J-Novel Club is a top English publisher of light novels, licensing popular and niche titles like My Next Life as a Villainess and Otherside Picnic. In addition to modern favorites, J-Novel Club has earned noteriety for renewing licenses on classic series like Slayers and Crest of the Stars.

In addition to manga, one of the biggest resources that studios use to adapt series into anime are light novels. Light novels are a form of popular literature that's typically categorized in the same way as YA fiction in Western publishing. Similar to manga, light novels are often serialized works of fiction published in pulp and literary magazines like Gekkan Dragon Magazine, Faust, and Charano!

Among publishers in the west that translate and publish light novels into English, one of the biggest and most highly regarded is J-Novel Club.

The new One Piece Volume 108 issues a warning to fans not to submit AI artwork.

The Usopp Gallery section, which features selected fan-art submissions in each One Piece volume, has been updated following Volume 108's release in Japan on March 4, 2024. The translated section now reads: "The submissions we accept cannot include: works that imitate third parties other than those of Mr. Oda, works that infringe on the copyright or copyrights of third parties. Furthermore, any painting method can be used for the submitted works, but please do not use AI to generate the works," the statement crucially adds.

Related Official One Piece Animator Slams AI Art Comment With the Best Possible Comeback An animator for the official One Piece anime has the perfect response to the creator of a viral AI art thread on social media website X (Twitter).

The rise of AI-generated artwork through software such as Dall-e and Midjourney has long been debated,...

After revealing her multiple sclerosis diagnosis in October 2022, Buffy the Vampire Slayer vet Emma Caulfield is offering an update on her health.

Caulfield (who is now going by Emma Caulfield Ford, following her 2017 marriage to actor Mark Leslie Ford) tells People that her symptoms remain mild. She has not suffered from fatigue or muscle weakness, and she has not needed medication.

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Disney's refusal to allow Audible to continue with season 2 of Slayers: A Buffyverse Story leaves crucial Buffy storyline questions unanswered. Slayers: A Buffyverse Story ended with intriguing cliffhangers surrounding Spike, Angel, Giles, and Willow. The cancelation of Slayers: A Buffyverse Story is disappointing as the audio series was considered the best Buffy story in years.

The Buffy the Vampire Slayer franchise, better known as the Buffyverse, spans television shows, one rather unforgettable movie, comic books, novels, video games, and an audiobook, which received a disappointing update regarding its future in February 2024, meaning many story questions will go unaddressed. Slayers: A Buffyverse Story is an Audible series that premiered in October 2023 on the online audiobook and podcast service. Season 1 contained nine episodes and was set 10 years after the events of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's last episode (considered by some as one of the most controversial TV finales of all time...

Slayers has been staked: There will be no follow-up to Audible’s Slayers: A Buffyverse Story, co-author Christopher Golden said Wednesday.

“Hugely disappointed to share that, despite its enormous success, Disney has refused to allow Audible to proceed with future seasons of Slayers: A Buffyverse Story,” Golden posted to his social media channels. “To my knowledge, they have provided no explanation.”

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Disney refuses to let Audible proceed with future seasons of Slayers: A Buffyverse Story. Christopher Golden, co-writer of Slayers, received no explanation for the cancellation of the popular Audible original series. The cancellation of Slayers raises questions about the possibility of a Buffy the Vampire Slayer revival or spinoff in the future.

Slayers: A Buffyverse Story season 2 receives a disappointing update from Christopher Golden. Golden co-wrote the audio series with original Buffy the Vampire Slayer cast member Amber Benson. Slayers was an Audible original series set in the Buffy universe that crafts a fictional tale through audio means.

As Golden shares on Twitter, the future of Slayers season 2 is not looking positive. According to the writer, “Disney has refused to let Audible proceed with future seasons.”

Working with this cast, the production team, and the folks at Audible UK--and seeing the joy in the fan community--has been one of the happiest experiences of my career.

One of my favorite "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" characters is Anya Jenkins (Emma Caulfield), the Vengeance Demon turned human. She's introduced as the villain of the season 3 episode "The Wish," in which Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter) wishes for a world where Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) never came to Sunnydale. When Anya makes Cordelia's wish come true, vampires end up ruling the town in the Slayer's absence.

Restoring the proper timeline robbed Anya of her powers; she's stuck as just another teenager attending Sunnydale High (and flunking math). Initially resentful of her new life, she eventually falls for Xander (Nicholas Brendon), and by season 4, she's part of the Scooby gang, sharing duties with her boyfriend as the show's comic relief.

Anya is hilarious; much of the humor in "Buffy" is sardonic, but she's oblivious. Having spent centuries as a vengeance demon, modern socialization skills escape her. Anya can be just as cutting or rude as the others,...

Dolly Parton provides an update on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot, saying there is still work being done to "revamp" it. The planned 2018 reboot faced various challenges and is on an indefinite pause. Other spinoff ideas, like a prequel centered on Rupert Giles or a series focused on Faith, were pitched but never materialized.

The long-gestating Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot gets an update from Dolly Parton, who was an uncredited producer on the original show. The news of a revived take on Buffy again gained steam in 2018. That development had begun the reboot process of the game-changing supernatural teen drama, and Monica Owusu-Breen would be the showrunner. At the time, it was reported that series creator Joss Whedon would be involved as an executive producer, in addition to working on the script with Owusu-Breen. As of August 2022, however, original executive producer Gail Berman confirmed that the Buffy reboot is on pause.

Malin Åkerman has landed the leading role of Margo Banks in the new Starz drama The Hunting Wives, an 8-episode series based on the novel of the same name by May Cobb. Production is set to begin in Charlotte, North Carolina this spring.

From writer, showrunner and EP Rebecca Cutter (Hightown), The Hunting Wives tells the story of Sophie O’Neil and her family’s move from the East Coast to deep East Texas, where she succumbs to socialite Margo’s irresistible charms – and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction and murder.

In addition to Cutter and Cobb, executive producers also include Erwin Stoff for 3 Arts Entertainment. The series is produced by Lionsgate Television and 3 Arts Entertainment.

Åkerman’s breakthrough came in 2005 on the HBO series The Comeback with Lisa Kudrow. She had a recurring role on the third season of Entourage, as...

The voice actor of My Hero Academia's Shoto Todoroki and Attack on Titan's Eren Yaeger, Yuki Kaji, has vented his frustration at how AI is being used to take away from people's efforts in the anime industry and beyond.

In an interview with Nhk, Kaji described his discomfort with AI synthesizers, which can mimic a person's voice. After hearing an example trained on his voice, he noted it was decent but added, "I think it's creepy, or rather, it's terrifying that something that I didn't sing or talk about ends up spreading around the world as if it had actually happened." Kaji was shown examples of adoring fans who were deceived by his voice and addressed those making such false clips. "To get me to actually do a cover requires many steps and hurdles," he said. "I think the appeal of AI lies in the ability to easily get a 'dream collaboration,...

Light novels are a popular form of literature in Japan, written with simple language, fairly short page counts, and frequent illustrations. Due to their serialized nature, light novels are a popular source for anime adaptations, with excellent examples across various genres. Some of the most popular recent anime are based on light novels, such as KonoSuba, That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime, and Goblin Slayeri, but also classics like Slayers and Records of Lodoss Wari.

Although manga is a better-known source of anime adaptations, the best anime based on light novels show that these literary works can provide an excellent foundation for anime adaptations as well. Although anime based on light novels tend to skew towards Sci Fi and Fantasy, excellent adaptations of other genres also exist. Fans of these anime should also check out the original light novels.

Light novels are a popular form of literature in Japan,...

In an alternate timeline revealed in a "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" audiobook, Cordelia's sister is turned into a vampire and Cordelia is forced to kill her. If Dawn had been a part of the series from the beginning, she would have likely faced the same fate as Cordelia's sister in the alternate timeline. The tragic event of Buffy having to kill her own sister would have drastically changed the trajectory of the show and had a significant impact on her character.

Though Buffy the Vampire Slayer premiered in 1997, the supernatural franchise is still constantly expanding, and now, a recent audiobook has revealed an alternate timeline that reveals what would have happened if Buffy's sister Dawn had been a part of the television series from the very beginning. Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a supernatural television series inspired by the 1992 movie of the same name. It follows Buffy Summers, a...

“The only thing it looks like you’re giving is up,” muses one character in Helen’s Dead, director K. Asher Levin’s offbeat new film, which sets up the comedic fodder that follows. The film about a dinner party gone wrong has plenty of spunk. Addie (Dylan Gelula of Loot) discovers that her boyfriend is sleeping with her cousin Helen and makes a bold move to confront them at a dinner party. She’s not the only one crashing the party. Helen is found dead, and everybody is a suspect.

If you appreciate the clever twists found in streaming series like The Afterparty or the Knives Out films, you’ll appreciate what writer Amy Brown Carver serves up here. The film features an all-star cast, including Emile Hirsch, Annabelle Dexter-Jones (Succession), Tyrese Gibson (Fast X), and Oliver Cooper (Classified). Director K. Asher Levin shared more about the film in this exclusive MovieWeb interview.

The new Audible Original series “Slayers: A Buffyverse Story” picks up ten years after the “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” television series finale. The Audible series reunites a lot of familiar faces to the delight of fans, but brings us an entirely new and unique story.

“Slayers: A Buffyverse Story” comes from the mind of of Amber Benson and Christopher Golden. The audio drama is narrated by Spike (James Marsters) and features a reimaging of storylines for characters such as Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter), Anya/Anyaka (Emma Caufield Ford) and more.

We had the chance to sit down with Juliet Landau (Drusilla) & Laya DeLeon Hayes (Indira) at New York Comic Con to chat about their experiences working on the Audible series, the Buffyverse fandom, and more!

When asked what it was like to join the Buffyverse as a newcomer, Laya DeLeon Hayes reveals, “It is really exciting. I mean, this opportunity came...

Director K. Asher Levin promises a thrilling mystery that will keep viewers guessing from beginning to end in the upcoming film Helen's Dead. The movie features a diverse and talented cast, including Emile Hirsch, Annabelle Dexter-Jones, Dylan Gelula, and Tyrese Gibson, who bring a captivating dynamic to the story. Screen Media will be releasing Helen's Dead in Theaters and On-Demand on November 3rd.

From Director K. Asher Levin comes this exclusive clip from the upcoming mystery thriller Helen's Dead. At the center of this comic mystery is a dinner party gone wrong, which leads to a thrilling story about a unique group of individuals, brought together by happenstance, trying to survive the night, and leaving you wondering what could possibly happen next. Check out our exclusive clip from Helen's Dead below:

Alongside this exclusive footage from Helen's Dead, you can also check out the official synopsis for the movie below...

The world of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" returned last week — but it looks a lot different than the last time fans saw it. Or, rather, it sounds different: the show's revival comes not in the form of another TV season, but an Audible exclusive audio series called "Slayers." It's a clever way to get the monster-fighting band back together, all while side-stepping issues that might arise with revisiting this world — like supposedly immortal monsters aging with their actors.

"Slayers" also gives fan favorite "Buffy" castmates a chance to reinvent their characters, as it features a wild, universe-hopping plot that sees dead characters revived, scripts from Tara actress Amber Benson and novelist Christopher Golden (original series creator Joss Whedon is not involved with the project), and, most thrilling of all: Cordelia Chase, vampire slayer. Yep, Charisma Carpenter is returning to the Buffyverse after two decades away, and she's taking on an...

"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" might have left TV screens 20 years ago, but the exploits of the slayer and her compatriots didn't end in 2003. Take for instance how many of the events from the much-derided "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" movie were re-written back into Buffy lore, so to speak, in a 1999 comic book series by Dan Brereton and Christopher Golden entitled "The Origin." Co-signed by "Buffy" creator and showrunner Joss Whedon, "The Origin" basically retold the 1992 film in a way that fit Whedon's original vision and the show's tone. And that's just one of many Buffy tales that have been told outside of the show proper.

Now, Golden has teamed up with actress Amber Benson, who played Tara in "Buffy," for the new Audible original, "Slayers: A Buffyverse Story." This audio series further expands the Buffyverse by telling a story set 10 years after the events of the original series finale. "Slayers...

Content warning: this piece contains discussion of rape and sexual assault

"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" was once the most progressive show on television, so how is it possible that someone with a long history of mistreating women could create a long-standing feminist masterpiece? Series creator Joss Whedon was once at the top of the world of superhero fans and comic book nerds, many of whom fell in love with his beautiful blonde avatar, Buffy, a demon-fighting highschooler with superhuman strength and agility. The show's heroine was a uniquely powerful depiction of a ditzy Valley girl, turning the then-contemporary damsel-in-distress archetype on its head. But we've since learned that, behind the scenes, Whedon was doing everything he could to make the women of the show feel powerless.

Luckily, the newest entry into the franchise, "Slayers: A Buffyverse Story," gives fans a chance to reimagine some of their favorite "Buffy" characters through...

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Slayers: A Buffyverse Story.

Slayers: A Buffyverse Story, a new podcast, acts as a sequel to Buffy the Vampire Slayer and picks up over a decade after the show ended. Anya's return in the podcast is surprising and exciting, as it explores different realities and allows for her character to thrive in an alternate reality. The podcast helps rectify the disappointment of Anya's death in the series finale, giving her the opportunity for a more heroic and satisfying storyline.

20 years after Anya's careless death in the final season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, a new sequel written by Christopher Golden and Amber Benson finally makes up for it. Slayers: A Buffyverse Story, a new audio adventure for Audible, acts as a sequel to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, picking up just over a decade after the show ended and focusing on James Marsters' Spike...

Set in 2013, Slayers: A Buffyverse Story features an exciting cast reunion including James Marsters, Charisma Carpenter, and Anthony Head. Laya DeLeon Hayes joins the Buffyverse as the new Slayer, Indira, bringing a refreshing perspective and youthful passion to the role. James Charles Leary praises Hayes' talent and professionalism, and expresses excitement at the opportunity to work with original cast members he admires.

Set in 2013, a decade after the events of the Buffy The Vampire Slayer finale, every potential Slayer was given access to their powers. While the bad guys are having a rough time as more and more Slayers appear, the vampire Spike is secretly a thorn in their side as well. With his pal Clem, the pair are working undercover in the dark underworld of Los Angeles, where they meet an extremely new Slayer, Indira. Looking for a mentor, she latches onto Spike quickly, much to his annoyance. However,...

The Buffy the Vampire Slayer universe is getting larger.

Several original cast members of the series returned for a new story set in the Buffyverse, called Slayers: A Buffyverse Story, an Audible audio original set 20 years after the series finale.

Slayers: A Buffyverse Story premieres on Thursday (October 12), and fans can get a deeper look at the new series at New York Comic Con with a panel on October 13 at 1:30 p.m. Et and at Audible’s Slayers-themed activation all weekend long.

Find out who’s returning for the series…...

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Slayers: A Buffyverse Story episodes 1-4.

Slayers: A Buffyverse Story introduces an alternate reality where Cordelia becomes the Slayer instead of Buffy, but also provides some main timeline updates. The world is now overrun with Slayers, leading to a boring lifestyle for demons who struggle to face these powerful opponents. Familiar characters like Spike, Clem, Giles, and Anyanka make a return, revealing new developments and relationships in their lives after the events of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer's new sequel, the Audible series Slayers: A Buffyverse Story, includes some fascinating updates about what happened after the show. Although Buffy the Vampire Slayer ended with season 7, new stories have rarely stopped coming. The world has largely continued in various comic book runs, which include seasons 8-12, but now there’s a new sequel in the form an Audible series, written by Amber Benson and Christopher Golden.

Amber Benson and Charisma Carpenter return to the Buffyverse in the Audible original series Slayers, which Benson describes as an "evolution" of the series mythology. Benson expresses her gratitude for working with a talented cast, including James Marsters, Emma Caulfield, and newcomers Julia Cho and Juno Dawson. Charisma Carpenter finds catharsis in returning to the franchise after her allegations of mistreatment, and praises her co-stars for their talent and the opportunity to elevate her own skills.

The Audible original series Slayers: A Buffyverse Story has now been released. It was co-written and co-directed by Amber Benson, who also reprized her role of Tara Maclay. Another returning cast member is Charisma Carpenter, who plays an alternate universe version of her Buffy and Angel character, Cordelia Chase. In a recent interview, Benson said the 9-episode podcast was an "evolution" of the series mythology, where they could bring in "really cool people who I love and consider family.

The audio drama Slayers: A Buffyverse Story provides justice for Cordelia's character after her disappointing exit from the spinoff Angel and the emotional abuse she experienced from Joss Whedon. Carpenter emphasizes that the project allows the Buffyverse viewers to enjoy the show and characters again in a way that represents perseverance, work ethic, and familiarity. The audio drama aims to give credit and justice to Cordelia, as well as other characters like Tara and Anya, highlighting that the show was a collaborative effort involving many people.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Charisma Carpenter gets candid about how the sequel series does justice to her character, plus others like Anya and Tara. Carpenter is one of the returning Buffy actors who gets the spotlight in Slayerverse: A Buffyverse Story, a nine-episode audio drama that takes place a decade after the show's finale and sees several cast members reprising their iconic characters,...

The cast of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” is ready to reclaim the narrative. Through the new Audible original, “Slayers: A Buffyverse Story,” several actors from the acclaimed drama series are back together to play their beloved characters once again — this time in an audio original podcast.

“Slayers” is co-written by Amber Benson, who portrayed Tara in “Buffy,” and Christopher Golden, who has penned multiple books in the “Buffyverse.” Before the Covid pandemic, Benson began calling her former costars to see who might want to be involved, focusing on the characters she felt weren’t serviced enough in the original show. She also wanted to find a way to highlight what it means to be a slayer who is also a woman of color.

That’s where Laya DeLeon Hayes came in, portraying 16-year-old Slayer Indira Nunnally in the new series, which takes place in 2013, 10 years after “Buffy” ended. James Marsters returns as Spike,...