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How else do you start an album than with an Attack on Titan quote? With their opening track “The World is a Cruel Place… And It Is Also Very Beautiful” Europe’s Ankor proves that there is no better way. With brutal breakdowns, intricate storytelling, and catchy choruses, the band’s exciting rise has seen them take the metalcore world by storm, culminating with the release of their Shoganai mini-album in 2024. I got to chat with vocalist Jessie Williams and guitarist David Romeu about how anime permeates into their music, remixing some of their newer songs, creating their own story world, and of course their love of Attack on Titan . Can you tell me a little about your anime journey? How it started and where you are now? Are there genres you gravitate toward? What is your favorite anime series or movie of all time? Jessie : There was a...

Cowboy Bebop is at the heart of the latest collaborative collection from Steady Hands. The brand recently went live with a new line featuring official cardigans, hoodies, shirts and even an Ed Smiley rug, all of which is now available in the United States and Canada . Prices range from $30 for the sleeveless Ed shirt to $79 for the Spike Utility Hoodie. Cardigans—which include Cowboy Bebop, Ein, Fluffy Ein, Radical Edward and Ed Smiley variations—are all priced at $55. Related: OfflineTV Launches Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Apparel Collection You can catch all of the classic Cowboy Bebop anime—which has Shinichiro Watanabe as director and Sunrise on animation production—on Crunchyroll. Synopsis: The Bebop crew is just trying to make a buck. This motley lot of intergalactic loners teams up to track down fugitives and turn them in for cold hard cash. Spike is a hero whose cool façade...

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are celebrating the earliest moments in their love story. On Tuesday, the musician couple announced that they’ll release a new single named “Sunset Blvd,” inspired by their first date on the Hollywood road, out March 14.

“Our first date was on Sunset Blvd, and it’s also the title of our next song together,” Gomez captioned a selfie with Blanco during one of their early hangouts. “P.S. this is our first official photo together.”

Blanco commented on the post: “Ur my cherry pie.”

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With just under a month to go until its grand debut, Shinichiro Watanabe's new anime Lazarus is adding more voice actors to its cast— fourteen more, to be precise. Who will they be playing? That's a surprise for later! Joining the cast of the action series are: Yuichi Nakamura (Satoru Gojo in Jujutsu Kaisen ) Tomokazu Sugita (Taro Sakamoto in Sakamoto Days ) Shoya Chiba (Akihiko Nirei in Wind Breaker ) Neeko (Reborn in Reborn! ) Daisuke Ono (Sebastian Michaelis in Black Butler ) Kazuhiko Inoue (Kakashi Hatake in Naruto ) Satoshi Hino (Momonga in Overlord ) Sumire Uesaka (Lum in Urusei Yatsura 2022) Hidenori Takahashi (Konohamaru Sarutobi in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ) Koki Uchiyama (Gen Narumi in Kaiju No. 8 ) Kensho Ono (Tetsuya Kuroko in Kuroko's Basketball ) Aoi Tada (Radical Ed in Cowboy Bebop ) Ayane Sakura (Ochaco Uraraka in My Hero Academia ) Yoshiko Sakakibara (Queen Nehelenia in Sailor Moon Sailor Stars ) Each voice actor's role...

This week on The Anime Effect: We share behind-the-scenes stories from the first year of the podcast, plus we finally reveal our top 10 favorite anime ever. In our audio-exclusive episode we fill you in on the latest news in the anime world including One Piece announcing a collaboration with the Boston Red Sox, Magic the Gathering partnering with Final Fantasy , and more! Episode 53 of The Anime Effect is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! If you're waiting to watch the video episode, it'll be live on Crunchyroll and YouTube at 7 p.m. Et. Listen or Watch on: Episode 53 Summary In this week's news episode, we discuss a new anime studio opening soon, a yuri manga being adapted into an anime, among other updates. Plus, we reveal our top 10 favorite anime of all time. All that and more on The Anime Effect ! Topics...

Anime characters have a way of catching audiences’ attention. Many characters utilize their exuberant charm to entice audiences into their fandom. The most potent of these captivating characters continue to plague viewers with their stories, even long after their anime have ended.

The most charismatic anime characters weasel their way into fans' hearts and minds with their unbridled coolness. Every step they take makes viewers love them all the more. These characters are so charming that it almost seems like they can do no wrong in fans’ eyes. Whether they are fresh or timeless characters, there is no denying how much space they take up in audiences’ hearts.

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Since its humble beginnings, anime has had a somewhat violent reputation. Although some series are comparatively tame, most anime are more violent than their Western counterparts. These savage anime series, like Solo Leveling, have become international icons. The isekai anime's second episode has more blood than some series do in their entirety.

Gore isn't necessary for an action scene to be more engaging. However, excessive carnage can leave a lasting impact on an audience. Certain scenes of Devilman Crybaby are so intense they are usually only viewed once. While not every action anime series needs to be grotesquely violent, certain anime aren't afraid of getting a little bloody.

Cowboy Bebop Can Be Surprisingly Violent At Certain Points Streaming on Crunchyroll

Cowboy Bebop is one of the most beloved sci-fi series of the late '90s. The crew of the Bebop and their adventures have captivated entire generations. However, the anime's...

This week on The Anime Effect: We share the anime characters we relate to most and recommend our favorite dubbed anime. Plus, Leah and Alex chat with actress Kimiko Glenn about her love of Ghibli films, how her broadway roots helped her in Hazbin Hotel and more! In our audio-exclusive episode we fill you in on the latest news in the anime world including the Anne of Green Gables anime adaptation, a collaboration between My Hero Academia and Captain America: Brave New World , and more! Episode 51 of The Anime Effect is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! If you're waiting to watch the video episode, it'll be live on Crunchyroll and YouTube at 7 p.m. Et. Listen or Watch on: Episode 51 Summary In this week's news episode, LeAlec, Leah and Nick discuss a new Pokémon anime coming very soon, the latest on the live-action Gundam project,...

Beyonce has added five new tour dates to her Cowboy Carter tour!

The 22-date tour will kick off in April in Los Angeles and run through July. She’ll then be headed internationally before going back on tour in the States again. The new dates are for both US-based shows and international dates, too.

Keep reading to find out more…

General on-sale will begin on Friday (February 14). There are lots of pre-sale dates beginning as early as tomorrow. More info is available on Beyonce‘s site.

Scroll down for the full list of dates and cities for Bey‘s tour.

By the way, last week at the Grammys, she finally won album of the year!

Cowboy Carter Tour Dates:

April 28, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium.

May 01, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium.

May 04, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium.

May 07, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium.

May 15, 2025 – Chicago, Il – Soldier Field.

May 17, 2025 – Chicago,...

The horror genre has not been universally held in high regard since its inception, often seen as sensational and problematic, sparking the ire of religious and political groups. This attitude toward the genre has softened to become more socially acceptable with time, but many big-name Hollywood actors have seemingly avoided participating in it throughout their careers. Or they, in the case of Brad Pitt (Cutting Class) and Tom Hanks (He Knows You're Alone), have made their major debut in the genre but quickly moved away from it. These early performances offer a fascinating glimpse at the actors in a genre they are not known for, and some are quite good. However, Kevin Costner managed to star in one embarrassingly bad horror film he would rather forget.

Trying to take a note from erotic thrillers and the black glove-wearing killers of Italian Giallo, 1984's Shadows Run Black was Costner's sixth film,...

It’s not often Hollywood releases a classic romance in time for Valentine’s Day. This isn’t one of those moments — sorry, “Love Hurts,” I didn’t mean to get your hopes up — but it’s interesting to note how rarely the classic love stories actually get released in time for the busiest date night of the year. Imagine if most of the great Christmas movies premiered in April, and in December all we had was disposable pap like “Red One” and “Christmas With the Kranks.”

Of late, some of that pabulum has come in the form of films like “Argylle” and “Shotgun Wedding,” which combine the romantic-comedy and action genres in a desperate attempt to become a couple’s last-minute compromise. One of you wants to see a romance, one of you wants to see an action movie — let’s watch superficial people superficially flirt with each other...

Paramount Global and Nielsen have inked a new, multi-year deal that ends the months-long dispute that saw CBS and Paramount+ reporting viewership of their programming courtesy of <checks notes> “VideoAmp Overnight Data.”

The new deal includes audience measurement for all Paramount platforms including CBS, cable networks, and streaming on Paramount+ and Pluto TV.

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Grammy Awards 2025 Complete Winners List ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The prestigious 67th Grammy Awards felicitated the best of the best in the music industry. The event took place in Los Angeles on February 2, 2025. While Kendrick Lamar made history at the Grammy Awards 2025 by winning three awards, which took his total Grammy wins to 20, Sabrina Carpenter defeated the likes of Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande to grab the Best Pop Vocal Album. Here is the complete winner’s list for the Grammy Awards 2025.

Album Of The Year André 3000 – New Blue Sun Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter (Winner) Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet Charli xcx – Brat Jacob Collier – Djesse Vol 4 Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft Chappell Roan – The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess Taylor Swift – The Tortured Poets Department

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The 2025 Grammys were handed out Sunday, with Beyoncé taking home the top award of the night for album of the year and Kendrick Lamar sweeping all the categories in which he was nominated, including song and record of the year.

Beyoncé won album of the year along with best country album for Cowboy Carter. During the premiere ceremony, she won her first award of the night, taking home her first country Grammy for best country duo/group performance for “II Most Wanted” featuring Miley Cyrus, making her the first Black woman to win a country Grammy in 50 years. The album of the year award was presented by members of the Los Angeles Fire Department as a way to recognize them for their efforts to contain the wildfires that blazed through the city last month.

During the live telecast on CBS, Lamar won both song and record of the year for “Not Like Us,...

The Grammys officially crowned pop royalty on Sunday — specifically the Midwest Princess also known as Chappell Roan.

Nominated in six categories this year, Roan made her Grammys debut with an unforgettable, rodeo-themed performance of “Pink Pony Club,” one of several hits off her album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess. We hope you all like clowns, because you’re about to see a lot of ’em.

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We’re feeling jittery just thinking about Sabrina Carpenter’s debut performance at Sunday’s Grammys.

The former Girl Meets World star (never forget) made quite the splash on music’s biggest night, dazzling viewers with a mashup of “Espresso” and “Please Please Please.” Feathers, tap dancing, comedy — this one had it all, folks.

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Rebuild of Evangelion director Kazuya Tsurumaki has revealed his fears around helming the latest mainline entry of GquuuuuuX -- the new Gundam entry by anime studios Sunrise and Khara (all Evangelion 'Rebuild' films).

Anime blog Shinseiki translated the recent Creator's Talk held by Studio Khara's staff following the release of Mobile Suit Gundam GquuuuuuX. They delved into their intentions for the latest mainline Gundam entry, difficult aspects of production and the pressure of working on the new film. Sunrise's offer for Khara to make the new anime came as a shock to the whole team; producer Sugitani said he replied "Are you for real?", while a part of Director Tsurumaki hoped they rejected his proposal for the film.

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Production of the highly anticipated second of three Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash films gets further confirmation from distributor Shochiku.

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Debuting in the late 1990s, Cowboy Bebopis now over 25 years old and one of the most iconic anime of all time. Now, fans can watch the series' movie side story in theaters as part of a limited engagement.

Iconic Events has brought several anime movies to the big screen in the past year, and now, it's Cowboy Bebop's turn. The latest in a series of Anime Cinema Nights, the screenings for Cowboy Bebop: The Movie will only take place across three days. Thus, now's the time for fans to search for local screenings and get their tickets, currently on sale, today.

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This week on The Anime Effect: Leah and LeAlec chat with comic book artist Joe Eisma about why comic fans should read manga, the inspiration he's gotten from Naoki Urasawa and more! In our audio-exclusive episode we fill you in on the latest news in the anime world including Yu-Gi-Oh! games coming soon and a Sanrio collaboration, when you can watch Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- in the United States , and more! Episode 49 of The Anime Effect is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! If you're waiting to watch the video episode, it'll be live on Crunchyroll and YouTube at 7 p.m. Et. Listen or Watch on: Episode 49 Summary In this week's news episode, LeAlec, Leah and Alex discuss the live-action Solo Leveling adaptation announcement , Kaiju No. 8 getting the Fortnite treatment, among other updates. Plus, we talk to Joe Eisma about...

The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame is an institution that dates back to 1997. With a physical location and museum in Fort Worth, Texas as well as a substantial online presence, the organization seeks to "honor those men and women who have shown excellence in the business and support of rodeo and the western lifestyle in Texas." Upon its inception, the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame was intended to recognize only horsemen and women but has since been expanded to include a range of musicians, professionals, and staples of western film and television.

The latest mainstream entertainment-related addition was television's cowboy phenomenon, Taylor Sheridan. As creator of mega-hit shows like Yellowstone, it was only a matter of time before The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame saw Sheridan's induction. There are truly only a handful of non-rodeo people that have been invited to join the museum's historical halls. What other western...

Shinichiro Watanabe is one of the most critically acclaimed anime directors who has given birth to many original titles like Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, Space Dandy, and so many more. These series have played a key role in shaping our childhood, leaving a lasting impact on modern pop culture.

A still from Cowboy Bebop. Credits: Studio Sunrise

Each title will be distinct from the previous one, making his work so diverse yet so appealing. His works are often seen as a cornerstone in the anime industry, where he features a hard-hitting background score that appeals to the masses.

However, he was close to throwing it all away, as his answers did not rub the right way with the journalists when Watanabe-Sensei started his journey as an anime director.

Shinichiro Watanabe almost threw away his career for being “young and naive”

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If the 90s are coming back into style, then it’s time for a new era of Nickelodeon cartoons, and that’s exactly what the Paramount-owned network is providing. A western series called Kid Cowboy is described as the first original animated series Nickelodeon has ever developed for YouTube.

That description comes from The Hollywood Reporter, which noted that Kid Cowboy is available through a different show’s YouTube hub. The Nick Jr. hit Blaze and the Monster Machines has brought more than six million subscribers to a namesake YouTube channel, and Nick is harnessing that built-in audience to give Kid Cowboy a rip-roaring start.

Kid Cowboy’s adventurous spirit is reminiscent of Dora the Explorer; its big-eyed, big-headed, three-dimensional animated characters bear a closer resemblance to the most popular children’s fare on YouTube. In particular, Kid Cowboy seems to be after the audience that delivers billions of...

Cowboy Bebop creator Shinichiro Watanabe is set to return this Spring 2025 anime season for the debut of his highly anticipated sci-fi series, Lazarus.

Via the anime's official website, Lazarus will premiere in Japan in April 2025. A new visual was revealed with a new teaser synopsis of the story, which reads, "'Hapna' spreads all over the world as a miracle drug, but it's deadly. The members of the agent team 'Lazarus,' gathered to search for a vaccine and fight against the conspiracy within the 30-day time limit set by the developer Skinner, are depicted. Will 'Lazarus,' the one-month savior, be able to save humanity? Please look forward to the latest news as the show airs and is released!" Readers can check out the visual below; an American release date is Tbc.

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Preschoolers can saddle up for a wild ride as Nickelodeon unveils Kid Cowboy, its first original animated series for YouTube, centering on a guitar-playing kid hero who champions justice in a futuristic world.

Debuting Friday, Jan. 24, on Nickelodeon’s Blaze and the Monster Machines YouTube channel, the music-driven, Spanish language-infused series is produced by Nickelodeon Unscripted & Digital Studio, created by Grammy and Golden Globe-nominated songwriter and producer Freddy Wexler, and executive produced by Wexler and 19-time Grammy Award winner Emilio Estefan.

Kid Cowboy marks Nickelodeon’s first original animated series specially developed for YouTube, with new content rolling out regularly across the brand’s ecosystem of preschool channels, which are designated as Made for Kids on the platform.

Kid Cowboy follows the escapades of the title character, as he keeps watch over the diverse, futuristic kid world of Esperanza, fighting for good in the name of The Cowboy Code–Be Brave!

Nickelodeon is moving beyond its classic TV roots by launching its first original animated series on YouTube. The show, Kid Cowboy, is made for preschoolers and introduces a futuristic world called Esperanza.

The story follows Kid Cowboy and his best friend, Luna, as they protect their community with the help of robot horses. Created by Grammy-nominated songwriter Freddy Wexler, the series also features music composed by Wexler and Grammy-winning producer Emilio Estefan.

Described as a fresh take on cowboy culture, Kid Cowboy is filled with diverse characters, flying robo-horses, and engaging music. Wexler called the show ‘a futuristic playground’ that reimagines what kids’ entertainment can be, especially in a world where streaming and short-form videos dominate.

The series made its debut on the Blaze and the Monster Machines YouTube channel, which has 6 million subscribers. Nickelodeon’s YouTube network, which the team built up in 2019, includes over 50 channels with 200 million combined subscribers.

On Thursday January 23 2025, PBS broadcasts Molly of Denali!

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The upcoming episode of “Molly of Denali,” titled “Qyah Counts; You’ve Gotta Have a Good Mind,” promises to be an exciting adventure for Molly and her friends. In this episode, the group takes on the important task of holding an election. They want to decide on the perfect gift for Congresswoman Anna Jones, who plays a significant role in their community.

Molly and her friends will explore the process of voting and what it means to make choices together. This episode will highlight the importance of teamwork and listening to each other’s ideas, making it a great lesson for young viewers. The excitement of the election will bring the friends closer as they work together to find a thoughtful gift.

Additionally, Molly’s uncle will be visiting,...

Netflix doesn’t know exactly when to stop with the live-action adaptations of anime. It’s almost like a curse for them or perhaps they intentionally ruin beloved series for our amusement. In 2021, they attempted to adapt Cowboy Bebop.

Cowboy Bebop had a particular niche to it. It blended several genres harmoniously, whether it was comedy or action. Being a neo-Western anime, it was already quite different from other anime. However, what captured our hearts were the complex themes and backstories.

Spike Spiegel from Cowboy Bebop. [Credit: Sunrise]

It doesn’t come as a shocker that Netflix failed to do the live-action adaptation of Cowboy Bebop any justice, given that it’s already complicated to do a space-themed anything right.

Shinichiro Watanabe, the creator of Cowboy Bebop, didn’t anticipate just how bad it would be. He was a consultant for the series but was never involved directly. The creator couldn...

At the end of September, JoBlo Media and Octane Multimedia teamed up to launch a new YouTube channel named JoBlo TV, which hosts multiple feature films to watch for free throughout the week. The genres we’ll be focusing on at JoBlo TV are Action, Horror, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Thrillers – and the free movies we shared this week really delivered the thrills!

This week’s line-up consisted of the sci-fi thriller Loophole, the crime thriller The Beast, and the sci-fi horror film Interpreters. Here’s some information on each of them:

Starring Chloe Lukasiak, who is best known for appearing as herself on many episodes of the reality TV series Dance Moms, Loophole was directed by Jenni Ivers and tells the following story: The future of humanity hangs in the balance, as both sides race against time to find the bloodline of Judas Iscariot. When Lexi Smith, a simple college student,...

Charli Xcx and Beyoncé had two of the most impactful albums of 2024, making Brat and Cowboy Carter leaders in the race for the Album of The Year Grammy. Before her sixth studio album dropped this summer, Charli Xcx didn't get much recognition from the music industry. Her only number-one song is 2014's "Fancy," a collaboration with Iggy Azalea. While she still hasn't had a number one album - Brat was blocked by Taylor Swift's The Tortued Poets Department and Billie Eilish's Hit Me Hard and Soft - Brat became the album of the summer in 2024.

Cowboy Carter also saw massive success, debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200 album charts. Unfortunately, despite having every one of her solo studio albums reach number one, Beyoncé has never won Album of The Year at the Grammys. It seemed likely she would win in 2023 when she was nominated for Renaissance, a defining album of 2022. However,...

The California wildfires have disrupted the lives of thousands, and unfortunately, Cowboy Bebop star Melissa Fahn is now counted among those who've lost everything. Fans are banding together, however, to help Fahn get back on her feet with a GoFundMe campaign.

Melissa Fahn is a long-time voice actor, most famously known for voicing the young hacker Edward on Cowboy Bebop. Fahn has contributed her voice to countless other characters as well, including anime characters like Naruto's daughter Himawari in Boruto or Rika Nonaka in Digimon Tamers, and Western animation characters like Gaz Membrane of Invader Zim. Her career is nothing short of amazing, having earned her fans all over. Now, those fans have a chance to repay her by assisting Fahn as she struggles to come back after her home was destroyed in the fires outside Los Angeles.

Fans Band Together to Help Fahn The GoFundMe Has Already Reached...

Everyone knows Harrison Ford has a bit of a reputation in Hollywood, and no, we aren’t talking about his exceptional skills as an actor. Watching him in interviews, some might come to the conclusion that the veteran actor is shy and reserved when it comes to promoting his films and that he might have a bit of social anxiety. Harrison Ford would beg to differ, but more on that later. For now, let’s focus on how much of a badass the man is.

Harrison Ford in 1923 | Credits: Paramount Network

Harrison Ford joined the Yellowstone universe as Jacob Dutton, the patriarch of the Dutton family in 1923. In order to get accustomed to the world of the West, Harrison Ford had to go through something called a Cowboy Camp where they cleansed themselves from the city’s ways. Co-star Brandon Sklenar recalled how the 80-year-old actor came in like a...

Though he's better known for creating prestige TV shows and movies, Taylor Sheridan has also played four characters in the projects he wrote. Before Taylor Sheridan wrote his shows and movies, Taylor Sheridan was an actor in his own right. He starred in a few notable projects, like Sons of Anarchy, where he played David Hale, and got quite a bit of experience in front of the camera. He's also used that experience in his own shows, as he's become one of many recurring actors in Sheridan's shows. Over the years, Sheridan has had small roles in four of his own movies and shows.

Most of Sheridan's shows include big casts filled with prominent actors, so his cameos can often fly under the radar. For example, the cast of Landman includes Billy Bob Thornton, Jon Hamm, and Demi Moore, and Sheridan is exceptionally skilled at securing big names to star in his projects.

Cowboy take Pamela Anderson away.

Appearing on the Happy Sad Confused podcast with her Last Showgirl director, Gia Coppola, Anderson shared her harrowing story of the only time someone mistook the Golden Globe nominee for another celebrity. Sadly, she wasn't mistaken for fellow Baywatchers Gena Lee Nolin or Yasmine Bleeth.

Lazarus is an upcoming anime that has sparked immense anticipation among the anime fan community. It has a lot of brainpower heading it, bringing together the talents of Shinichirō Watanabe, the legendary creator of Cowboy Bebop, and Chad Stahelski, the director of the world-famous John Wick franchise.

Axel Gilberto in the trailer. [Credit: Mappa]

With the animation expertise of studio Mappa, this collaboration promises to deliver an action-packed and visually stunning series in 2025 that could potentially redefine modern anime storytelling.

The series is a blend of intense action sequences with deep philosophical undertones. As the details of the plot unfold, Lazarus appears to be a dystopian thriller exploring themes of survival, morality, and the consequences of unmonitored technological advancements.

Cautionary tale of a world that took it too far

The story of Lazarus is set in the near future on modern-day Earth, where rapid scientific advancements have brought humanity closer to solving its greatest challenges.

In the world of Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece, every member of the Straw Hat Pirates has become an indelible part of the series, where viewers have formed a connection with the characters. One such character happens to be Cyborg Franky, who has been lighting up our days with his jokes and silly behavior, including his iconic ‘Suuuperrrr’ pose.

Cyborg Franky. Credits: Toei Animation

Sadly, Kazuki Yao, the man behind the iconic voice of the Straw Hat pirates, Bon Clay, and Jango, for the last two decades, had to step down over health concerns. While the veteran actor bids farewell to the fan-favorite character, the series has found his replacement in Subaru Kimura, who has been an essential part of Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen. The fans can’t wait to hear how he will be filling the Yao-San-shaped void in the series.

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Happy Holidays from The B-Side! Here we talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between.

Today we discuss the great Jack Lemmon with the great Mitchell Beaupre! Our B-Sides today include Cowboy, The April Fools, Tribute, and Out to Sea. There’s also a lengthy appreciation of Save the Tiger, which won Lemmon his second Oscar.

The three of us try to define how exactly Lemmon so perfectly encapsulated the average, American male for so many decades, while digging into his long career, that includes both filmmaker Billy Wilder and Walter Matthau. We discuss how Cowboy was ahead of its time, how The April Fools skates by on immense, charming chemistry, and how Tribute falters due to a stunted co-lead (sorry Robby Benson!).

There’s a lot in this episode. A true holiday gift! We...

Country voters in the Recording Academy have been friendly to outsiders. Artists like Pink, Kelly Clarkson and Bebe Rexha lassoed Grammy nominations in country categories in recent years and this year’s race for Best Country Album is led by genre newcomers. But will any of the country crashers score the trophy?

While the field features a stacked lineup, we can whittle down the list. Lainey Wilson just won this category with her smash “Bell Bottom Country,” so it’s unlikely voters go for her again so soon for “Whirlwind,” especially with the album’s late release giving it less time to build momentum. Chris Stapleton is a category favorite, so you might think he’d be the frontrunner for “Higher.” However, Stapleton was snubbed in a pretty important category: Best Country Song. That doesn’t mean he’s completely out of the running, it’s hard to envision him...

Marvel just debuted a new cowboy costume for Storm. The company has spent the past couple of years working effortlessly to push Storm to the pinnacle of the Marvel Universe's food chain. Feats like joining The Avengers as Earth's Mightiest Mutant, and receiving her own solo series is a testament to that push. What more can Marvel do to elevate Storm even further? Apparently, put a cowboy hat on her.

First revealed on X, David Nakayama's western variant cover for Storm #4 – written by Murewa Ayodele, with art by Lucas Werneck – features Storm embodying the Old West with a tip of her cowboy hat, her look accentuated by matching gloves, jean chaps, a pistol in her holster, and a bandana around her neck.

They say cowboys don't flinch at a storm. Well, Storm definitely doesn't flinch at a cowboy. 🌪ï¸Here's David Nakayama's Western variant cover for 'Storm'...

It’s A Wonderful Lifetime is premiering another Sarah Drew penned “sexy Christmas” movie A Carpenter Christmas Romance. This stars Sasha Pieterse and Mitchell Slaggert. Also, executive produced by the Grey’s alum, this is another Nsfw holiday movie like Jana Kramer’s 2023 popular A Cowboy Christmas Romance.

Drew penned this movie while she was going to and from the Mistletoe Murders set over the past summer. What is this steamy new holiday movie about?

Photo: Sarah Drew Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Peter Stranks What Is Lifetime’s A Carpenter Christmas Romance About?

Firstly, what is this new Lifetime holiday movie A Carpenter Christmas Romance about? According to The Futon Critic, Andrea is a novelist who wants to do something her fans don’t want her to do. Andrea is planning on killing off her main character. This news has caused a commotion in her fan base. Moreover, they are not going to take it.

Stanley Kubrick helmed 13 full-length features throughout his career, six of which were war films. Full Metal Jacket is arguably his magnum opus with its jarring depiction of war from the frontline perspective.

Paramount+ is streaming Full Metal Jacket this December. This 1987 war drama was the last of Stanley Kubrick's films released during his lifetime. Kubrick also appeared in cameos sneaked into two scenes; the director played the voice of Sergeant Murphy during Cowboy Evans' (played by Arliss Howard) calls for reinforcements in the film's second half. Those scenes showed the characters' fortunes reversed, just like the tide of war's fickle swells. Among other themes, the movie explores human behavior's devolution to its most primal nature. Kubrick sidestepped questions about the meaning of the film, however, asserting the answer is nuanced and complex.

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While the future of Horizon: An America Saga hangs in the balance, Kevin Costner is looking back at the frustrating journey of bringing his original western saga to the big screen, and he described it as one of the most painful experiences of his entire career. Costner wore many hats for Horizon (as well as his cowboy hat), as the Dances With Wolves star wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the movie, and its unreleased sequel, Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2.

In the foreword for the new book, "The Great Horizon: Photographing Kevin Costner's 'American Saga'" (via IndieWire), Costner reflected on the long and arduous journey of bringing his four-part western saga to life — a journey which is far from over. Costner described Horizon's story, of "the arduous journey of men and women from across America in pursuit of a dream," as one of the greatest narratives ever told.

A few days ago at New York Comic Con, Adult Swim thrilled fans by premiering the full first episode of Lazarus, Shinichirō Watanabe’s new globe-trotting thriller. Shinichirō Watanabe, who is most renowned for his work in Cowboy Bebop, brought a new sense of excitement to his fans with the announcement of his upcoming project.

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The legacy of Cowboy Bebop looms large in Japanese anime, and its influence is still felt in Lazarus. Shinichirō Watanabe’s Cowboy Bebop is a highly lauded cult classic sci-fi series that has captivated numerous fans worldwide.

Interestingly, Watanabe teamed up with Chad Stahelski, the director of the Hollywood blockbuster John Wick, to bring fresh creative direction to the project; though the legendary anime director admitted he was terrified of being turned down.

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The classic anime Cowboy Bebop is well regarded by multiple generations of anime fans, and it made characters such as Spike Spiegel, Faye Valentine and even Ein into major icons within the industry. Another big part of the series was the ship known as the Swordfish II, with a re-released model figure now perfectly bringing the craft to life.

Good Smile Company has released several Cowboy Bebop collectibles over the years, but the returning Swordfish II scale model takes the cake. Featuring various moving parts and a mini Spike figure, the kit can once again become part of fans' collections. Shipping out six years since the model's first release, Cowboy Bebop enthusiasts will be counting "3...2..1" until they can jam with this incredible Swordfish II kit.

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Exclusive: German production house Beetz Brothers Film Production is readying an Ard and Arte crime doc series about Operation Eureka, the largest international police operation against Italy’s ‘Ndrangheta.

Mafia Hunters will tell a five-episode story of how the main investigators launched the operation to topple the Italian mafia group, which has been one of most powerful criminal organizations in the country since the 1980s. The show will include exclusive interviews with the main investigators, archival footage and atmospheric recreations.

The ‘Ndrangheta are estimated to make up to €50B ($52.4B) every year through various criminal activities. They dominate cocaine trafficking from Latin America to Europe and are also involved in arms dealing and other activities. The organization comprised of dozens of families from the Calabria region of southern Italy who loosely form a collective structure. Operation Eureka has involved police forces from across Europe and South America, and led to...

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Beginning its run in 2021, Marvel Studios' What If...? took a classic comic book concept and translated it into animation. Depicting alternate universe tangents based on the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies and shows, the series seemed to be the perfect way to explore just how differently things could have gone for the shared universe's heroes and villains. Now, the studio has revealed the trailer for What If...? Season 3, and with the series now ending, its many flaws are only made more apparent.

What If...? never reached its full potential, and its alternate universe stories were some of the most uninteresting avenues. Characters and concepts that should have gotten screentime didn't, all while an unfortunate anthology format was doubled down on. Most frustrating of all,...

Spider-Man swings into action in a new look at Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. The upcoming Marvel Animation series will focus on a variant of Peter Parker who was mentored by Norman Osborn instead of Tony Stark.

The new official look at the hotly-anticipated animated series shows Spider-Man (still wearing a proto-suit) web-swinging past a school bus. Did Peter miss the bus, making this the next best way to make it to school on time? Fans are unlikely to get an answer until the series premieres on Disney+ in January 2025. In the meantime, fans can get a taste of the series' animation style by watching Marvel Studios' Look Ahead trailer, which features sneak peeks at its 2025 film and television slate.

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On Saturday November 9 2024, PBS broadcasts Molly of Denali!

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The upcoming episode of “Molly of Denali,” titled “Truth, Trust, and Harvest; Thanks-for-Giving,” promises to be an engaging adventure for young viewers. In this episode, Molly, Trini, and Vera are filled with excitement as they prepare to plant a community garden. This garden will not only bring the community together but also teach important lessons about teamwork and the joy of growing food.

As the story unfolds, Molly, Tooey, and Trini embark on a journey to discover why Grandpa Nat does not celebrate Thanksgiving. This exploration will help them understand different perspectives on traditions and the meaning behind them. It highlights the importance of family stories and sharing experiences, which can deepen the bonds between friends and relatives.

With themes of trust, truth, and community, this episode aims to inspire young audiences. The...

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“This ain’t a Country album. This is a ‘Beyoncé’ album,” Queen Bey shared online before the release of her critically acclaimed Renaissance follow-up, Cowboy Carter. On the heels of topping Billboard’s country charts — and making history as the first Black woman to score a Number One country album — Beyoncé dropped Cowboy Carter on vinyl, weeks after its release date.

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Set in the rural landscapes of California and the storied grounds of Windsor Castle, The Cowboy and the Queen presents the heartwarming tale of two kindred spirits whose paths intersected due to a shared compassion for horses. Directed by Andrea Nevins, the 2023 documentary recounts the real-life friendship between Monty Roberts, a pioneer of humane horse training hailing from Salinas, and Queen Elizabeth II, the British monarch with a lifelong passion for the noble animals.

Though separated by continents and cultures, Roberts and the Queen found common ground in their goal of ensuring kindly treatment for equines.

Born in 1936, Roberts was immersed in horses from an early age. Growing up amid the rodeo circuit, he bore witness to training methods relying on force over trust. Determined to demonstrate a gentler system, Roberts cultivated what he termed “Join-Up,” wherein horses learn to cooperate not out of fear but friendship.

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If you were to find entire dinette sets, automobiles and living rooms — with people sitting in them — tumbling Earthward from the clouds, you might think “Okay, so End Times really are a thing.” But it could also be the handiwork of “Space Cowboy” subject Joe Jennings, a “freefall cinematographer” who’s made a specialty of devising and filming such surreal stunts. Coming a decade after Marah Strauch’s first feature “Sunshine Superman,” about Base jumping pioneer Carl Boenish (also an aerial cameraman), this new doc provides a thematically and stylistically overlapping companion piece.

Co-directed with Bryce Leavitt, it’s not quite so exhilarating or moving as its predecessor, perhaps because the central personality isn’t larger-than-life this time around. Still, one can hardly complain, as the pleasantly low-key Jennings earns his living doing activities that make the jaw drop — and they’re all onscreen here. Currently traveling the festival circuit,...