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2025 is already looking to be a huge year for movies, and one genre in particular that is going to see an influx of awesome films in the next year is action. From upcoming superhero movies and franchises to completely original films, action lovers are going to be enjoying a number of spectacular movies. Plus, what makes these films even better is that they also include amazing actors, from Jason Statham to Henry Cavill, and beloved directors like Guy Ritchie, James Cameron, and Mel Gibson.

At the moment, there are 24 action movies set to premiere in 2025. Although each of these films are firmly situated in the action genre, they vary widely in story. Where some upcoming action films center on heroes like Captain America or The Fantastic Four, others delve into the worlds of karate, dinosaurs, and even ballet. These movies even differ in subgenre, offering comedy, thrills, adventure, and science fiction.

When Netflix announced that Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece is getting a live adaptation, fans felt skeptical, believing that the series’ popularity was going to take a massive dent because of how live actions are treated. However, when the show was released last year, it took the whole world by surprise, not only for being true to the source material but also for making appropriate changes that added to the whole.

A still from One Piece Live-Action. Credits: Netflix

With massive success following the first season, the show is preparing itself for a second season, where Lera Abova and Joe Manganiello join the cast. However, it looks like the streaming platform must consider the decision to cast Jason Momoa in the show as well.

After all, a fan-made video has been circulating around the internet, where the Furious X actor showcases a striking resemblance to Kaido. Thus, continuing with their...

Kim Kardashian is known for taking fashion risks that are sometimes deemed highly controversial. At the 2022 Met Gala, Kim walked the red carpet wearing Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's 1962 sheer, beaded, Jean Louis' gown famously named the "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" dress.

Kim only wore the tight-fitting dress for a few minutes as she walked the carpet with her ex, Pete Davidson. She later changed into a replica for the rest of the night. However, the reality TV star and Ripley's Believe It Or Not! which loaned her the dress, came under fire.

For those who aren't aware, The Kardashians star has quite the obsession with wearing and buying items once owned by Hollywood's elite. Although she was loaned Marilyn's dress for a few minutes, Kim has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to own items from the likes of Michael Jackson to Princess Diana.

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Green Lantern John Stewart has been revealed to be capable of harnessing godlike power, proving himself a peer to the Man of Steel. Green Lantern: War Journal #8 showcases Stewart's unlimited power, along with his connection to the ancient DC Universe god known as Olgrun, which puts him on a level with Superman. Stewart's willpower, combined with his new power upgrade, places him in a rare group capable of handling immensely powerful threats, which few of his colleagues on the Justice League besides Superman are equipped to deal with.

Warning: Spoilers for Green Lantern: War Journal (2023) #8 ahead!

Superman is one of the most powerful figures in all of DC, but his teammate Green Lantern is also acknowledged to possess the same level of world-altering power. While the rest of the Justice League are certainly no slouches, John Stewart has proven that he can tap into the same power source that...

DJ Shadow is heading back on the road for “Take 2” of his “Action Adventure” tour.

The tour follows the first leg of DJ Shadow’s winter/spring “Action Adventure” trek this year, which was the DJ and producer’s first extensive outing in seven years. The new segment of DJ Shadow’s “Action Adventure” tour first begins with an UK/EU leg in late June. Kicking off in Reykjavík, Iceland, DJ Shadow will headline shows in Madrid, Marseille, Dublin, Edinburgh, Liverpool, and more before heading back stateside for an October run.

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The North American leg commences with a show in Kansas City, Missouri on October 3rd. The tour continues with dates in Nashville, Pittsburgh, Ottowa, Atlanta, Austin, and Morrison, Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheater. The “Action Adventure” tour will end with a date at the House of Blues in Anaheim, California on October 31st. See...

For 85 years comic books have proven to be a valuable hedge against inflation, as a finely graded copy of “Action Comics” #1 (1938), introducing ‘Superman’ to the world, sold April 4, 2024 for $6 million (usd) at Heritage Auctions:

‘…the sale took place during the first session of Heritage's four-day ‘Comics & Comic Art Signature Auction’. Graded at 8.5 by ‘Cgc’, the issue marks one of the best-condition copies known to exist in the world…”

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DC confirms Superman's vulnerability to magic as an inherent Kryptonian weakness. Bizarro's strength from magic highlights Superman's susceptibility to it. Superman's mental strength is his only hope against magical invasions.

DC officially confirms that Superman's vulnerability to magic is an inherent Kryptonian weakness. Bizarro, Superman's long-time rival, is a backwards and opposite version of his heroic counterpart. If magic makes Bizarro stronger, it reveals the inherent nature of Superman's weakness to magic. In a meditative exploration of his own mind, Superman hunts a fragment of Bizarro as it grows stronger within him.

In Action Comics #1063 by Jason Aaron and John Timms, Bizarro has wrought vengeance for his home planet's destruction on an innocent Metropolis. Casting a spell over the city, he transforms its residents to Bizarro versions of themselves — including Superman himself.

The Bizarro plague impacts anyone who may have had the magical ability to stop the backwards villain,...

Superman's first appearance comic sells for record $6 million at Heritage Auction, making comic history. The 8.5 Cgc-rated copy of Action Comics #1 fetched the jaw-dropping price, a testament to Superman's enduring popularity. This auction established this copy of Action Comics as the most valuable comic book ever.

The Man of Steel has made history again as Superman’s first appearance in a comic book has just shattered an unbelievable record. A recent auction by Heritage Auction has resulted in a copy of Action Comics #1 selling for a record-breaking six million dollars, a grand achievement for one of the greatest heroes of all time.

Heritage Auctions put up an 8.5 Cgc-rated copy of Action Comics #1, the very first time Superman appeared in a comic book. The book's pages were described as off-white to white and the copy had very little fading, wrinkling, or tears.

New record. #heritageauctions pic.twitter.com/1Ztuvp6ZXv — Heritage Auctions...

1980s cult classic action films like Police Story are ripe for modern remakes that capture their essence for new audiences. A Police Story remake could introduce a new generation to Jackie Chan's groundbreaking work and update the story for a modern context. Contemporary remakes of cult favorites like Die Hard can pay homage to the originals while thrilling audiences with refreshed creative visions.

Following the unexpected triumph of the 2024 remake of Road House, there's now a wealth of other 1980s cult classic action films that could potentially replicate its success if their timeless narratives were reimagined for contemporary audiences. From the gritty streets of Detroit in Action Jackson to the dystopian future of Escape from New York, these films offer compelling stories, unforgettable characters, and pulse-pounding action that still resonates with viewers today. The success of Road House has proven that modern remakes can capture the essence of these...

One Piece Live-Action Adaptation by Netflix is getting ready for the second season, after a successful first season last year. The series lived up to the expectations of One Piece fans in all departments, whether it was the cast, the story modification, or the character portrayal. However, the one thing that impressed the fans the most was the brilliant editing and VFX.

Straw Hat Pirates in One Piece Live-Action

The One Piece Live-Action had four editors, namely Kevin D. Ross, Tessa Verfus, Eric Litman, and Tirsa Hackshaw. The editors were able to bring the epic world created by Eiichiro Oda to real life, and now their work is only going to get even harder as the story will introduce new elements to the series.

Impressing the One Piece fanbase is not an easy job. The One Piece fandom is too particular with any new project that is related to the series.

Comic adaptations litter the movie landscape today, from sprawling cinematic universes like the MCU and James Gunn's upcoming Dcu to the stylized adaptations of works like The Kingsman and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. However, the history of comics jumping from print to the silver screen dates much further back than most people might expect. In fact, one of the most influential adaptations of a comic strip into a feature film was made years before Superman hit the pages with Action Comics #1 in 1938. Made before the concept of superheroes became nearly synonymous with comic books, the 1931 film Skippy was adapted from a popular comic strip and would go on to leave a lasting impact on film and popular culture, earning recognition both critically and commercially in a myriad of ways. Made in Pre-Code Hollywood, the comedy adventure of the titular Skippy garnered several awards and records, in addition to...

Outgoing Berlinale co-director Carlo Chatrian said criticism of pro-Gaza, anti-war speeches made at this year’s awards ceremony “weaponises antisemitism… for political means”.

In a lengthy Instagram post, Chatrian, who has stepped down from his role after five years, said: “This year’s festival was a place for dialogue and exchange for ten days; yet once the films stopped rolling, another form of communication has been taken over by politicians and the media, one which weaponises and instrumentalises antisemitism for political means.”

The post was co-signed by head of programming Mark Peranson.

They added: “The award ceremony on Saturday, February...

The Berlinale has been criticised by local politicians from the Berlin house of representatives for anti-war statements made by award-winners and jury members at the closing night gala on Saturday February 24.

Joe Chialo, senator for cultural affairs, said on X [formerly Twitter]: “Culture should offer a space for diverse political opinions, but this year’s award ceremony of the Berlinale was marked by self-righteous anti-Israeli propaganda that has no place on the stages of Berlin.”

Speaking to local broadcaster Rbb, Melanie Kühnemann-Grunow, spokesperson on media policy for the Social Democrats (Spd), said, “The Berlinale has suffered damage - whether this...

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Action Xtreme, the newly launched genre division of U.K. production and distribution banner Sovereign (Triangle of Sadness, Memoria, Bad Luck Banging or Looney Porn), has announced its first feature production.

The Experiment, an action sci-fi horror conceived by British-Chinese writer-director and Action Xtreme head Chee Keong Cheung (Redcon-1), will go into production this summer at the U.K.’s Rebellion Studios.

Set in 2080 in a world recovering from catastrophic nuclear war, The Experiment will follow an elite Spec-Ops team, led by Captain Ava Stone, sent on a rescue mission into a top-secret military research facility after a rogue employee takes a group of scientists hostage.

The mission soon turns into a terrifying fight for survival as the team faces a relentless and savage onslaught from countless mutated flesh-eating creatures, all the while forced into a cruel and perverse game of cat and...

Tamika returns with a new edition of Indie Spotlight, bringing you the latest indie news sent our way. Today’s feature includes details on a stage production of Night of the Living Dead, information on the Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival, and we’re also giving readers a chance to win the 2013 Ghoul Girls Calendar:

Night of the Living Dead Live in 2013: “Nictophobia Films is bringing this cinematic masterpiece to the stage inspring 2013 like you have never seen before. Just like the film, the stage production will be presented entirely in black and white, from the set design right to the actors. The performance will be audience interactive as live zombies walk through the aisles. Measures have been taken to maintain a PG rating so that a younger audience can also experience this fun and amazing production. At the end of the show everyone in the room will know...