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One of the most unique anime-musical collaborations of all time, Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem, is returning to theaters for a one-day-only special event screening. Interstella is a visual album to accompany Daft Punk’s iconic Discovery. The remastered version of the anime, originally released in 2003, offers audiences the rare chance to experience the groundbreaking anime on the big screen. The announcement comes in the wake of Daft Punk's retirement, making it a bittersweet celebration of their legacy and their extraordinary collaboration with anime legend Leiji Matsumoto.

Daft Punk, the French music duo known for their robotic personas, redefined the music landscape of electronic music over their 28-year career. Their second album, Discovery (2001), was a breakout success featuring timeless hits like "One More Time," "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger," and "Digital Love." The album, heavily inspired by disco and sci-fi themes, cemented their global status and...

Daft Punk and Leiji Matsumoto’s 2003 anime film Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem will screen in theaters worldwide for one night only on December 12th, 2024.

Essentially an anime visual album of Daft Punk’s seminal sophomore record Discovery, Interstella 5555 follows the abduction of an alien music band by an evil human character with some dark plans. It was created by Daft Punk and Cédric Hervet in collaboration with Leiji Matsumoto (who passed away in early 2023) and Toei Animation, and was originally cut as individual music videos — now, fans will finally have the chance to view the film in its entirety.

Interstellar 5555 will be screened in over 800 cinemas in 40 countries on December 12th. A list of participating theaters and on-sale ticket info can be found here.

Following the one-day-only screening, Daft Punk will unveil a limited-edition physical release, Discovery: Interstella 5555 Edition, on December 13th. This special...

Daft Punk and Leiji Matsumoto’s 2003 anime film Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem will screen in theaters worldwide for one night only on December 12th, 2024.

Essentially an anime visual album of Daft Punk’s seminal sophomore record Discovery, Interstella 5555 follows the abduction of an alien music band by an evil human character with some dark plans. It was created by Daft Punk and Cédric Hervet in collaboration with Leiji Matsumoto (who passed away in early 2023) and Toei Animation, and was originally cut as individual music videos — now, fans will finally have the chance to view the film in its entirety.

Interstellar 5555 will be screened in over 800 cinemas in 40 countries on December 12th. A list of participating theaters and on-sale ticket info can be found here.

Following the one-day-only screening, Daft Punk will unveil a limited-edition physical release, Discovery: Interstella 5555 Edition, on December 13th. This special...

Daft Punk is a duo that hardly needs an introduction. From Grammy-winning hit songs like "Get Lucky" to their work on soundtracks to blockbuster movies like "Tron: Legacy," the electronic musicians have conquered the world. But long before Hollywood came calling, the French beat-makers got a boost from the folks at Cartoon Network. Specifically, when the band's anime-inspired music videos aired on Toonami.

Complex did a deep-dive into the history of the anime-focused gamble that was Toonami back in 2017. While the programming block certainly helped give anime a profile boost in the U.S., it also helped out several popular musical acts, Daft Punk among them. As Toonami co-creator Jason DeMarco explained at the time, the duo reached out to them when they were in the midst of premiering an ambitious music video project titled "Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem" tied to their second studio album,...

With the conclusion of ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,’ the Dceu has officially wrapped up, making way for the Dcu to take charge. Despite James Gunn’s upcoming ‘Superman: Legacy’ being labeled as a soft reboot, it appears that under his guidance, the narratives of DC characters are heading in a fresh direction. Gunn, known for keeping fans informed through social media updates, recently addressed some production details on Threads.

According to Gunn, the development of ‘Superman: Legacy’ is progressing smoothly, with sets under construction, costumes finalized, and actors adapting to their roles. When asked about the cast, Gunn mentioned that over 90% are confirmed but not yet 100%, leaving some characters without attached actors, sparking further speculation.

Recent rumors from The Hollywood Reporter suggest that the selection for Dcu’s Supergirl has been narrowed down to Milly Alcock and Meg Donnelly after a screen test in Atlanta. This aligns with previous speculation,...

With the release of ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ Dceu officially ended, and now Dcu is taking over. Even though Gunn’s reboot is supposed to be a soft reboot, it looks like the stories of DC characters under his leadership are going in a new direction. Since Gunn often likes to provide fans with updates via Social Media, he is always eager to answer questions regarding the development of his upcoming ‘Superman: Legacy’ the movie that is supposed to kick off the live-action portion of the Dcu.

Recently, Gunn used Threads to clear up some details regarding the production of the movie. He cleared up that the development so far is going “swimmingly” as sets are being built, costumes are finished, and actors are adjusting to their roles. One fan took the opportunity to ask Gunn how much the cast he has locked in for ‘Legacy,’ and Gunn was...

Leiji Matsumoto, the popular Japanese manga and anime artist known for his work with Daft Punk, has died at the age of 85.

Among his many works, Matsumoto created the popular manga series Space Pirate Captain Harlock. In an interview, Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo cited the manga as one of their biggest early influences. “At around the age of 5 years old, we would watch Captain Harlock,” they explained. “The music we have been making must have been influenced at some point by the shows we were watching when we were little kids.”

Alongside co-writer Cédric Hervet and director Kazuhisa Takenouchi, Daft Punk collaborated with Matsumoto on Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem. The 2003 animated film served as the visual companion to the group’s second album, Discovery. Scenes from the film were also released as standalone music videos for songs like “One More Time,...