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Following up her visually staggering debut Beginning, Dea Kulumbegashvili returned last year with her second feature April, which picked up the Special Jury Prize at Venice, and will now arrive in theaters, of course, in April. Following the journey of an obstetrician who offers abortions to local women, it’s a mesmerizing, harrowing odyssey that was also a selection at TIFF, NYFF, and Sundance. Ahead of its April 25 release from Metrograph Pictures, the first U.S. trailer and poster have now arrived.

Here’s the synopsis: “Winner of the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival, acclaimed director Dea Kulumbegashvili (Beginning) returns with her latest boundary pushing work, April. Skilled obstetrician Nina is accused of malpractice when a baby dies during delivery. The ensuing investigation threatens to expose Nina’s illegal sideline: offering abortions to local women. Nina remains fiercely committed to her patients, but she must walk a...

T.S. Eliot said April was the cruelest month, but that’s hardly the case for this April 2025, when Dea Kulumbegashvili’s shattering new drama “April” finally opens.

Ok, to be fair, “April” is a cruel film, set in a remote Georgian village, where a revered obstetrician is accused of malpractice and ostracized by her townspeople after a baby dies on the delivery table. Meanwhile, she provides illegal abortions for the village’s broken, young, and helpless women. IndieWire shares the exclusive trailer below for the film, which won a Venice Film Festival 2024 special prize from a jury headed up by none other than Isabelle Huppert. Rising distributor Metrograph Pictures, which also operates a brick-and-mortar theater in Lower Manhattan, opens the film in select cities on April 25.

“April” reunites Kulumbegasvhili with actress Ia Sukhitashvili, who starred in the director’s 2020 breakout “Beginning,” about religious extremism and abuse, also set in a Georgian village.

TurtleMe’s masterpiece The Beginning After the End is finally getting an anime and I cannot help but feel excited about it. The isekai manhwa isn’t a run-of-the-mill story meant to be snubbed. It stands out beautifully through its themes, plot and so much more. But there’s a catch to that as well.

Arthur in a still from The Beginning After the End anime | Credits: Studio A-Cat

Lately, there have been concerns regarding “mid-animation” by most fans, and it makes sense. No one wants an opus to be reduced to mockery, but I’m willing to overlook this issue. That is if the makers choose to stay true to the key essence of the story and not ruin it completely.

The Beginning After the End is top-tier for this reason

The Beginning After the End or Tbate as some would call it, isn’t your usual Isekai manhwa.

The summer anime season of 2025 is going to be one of the coolest ones in a long time. There are lots of major sequels and some highly anticipated new series premiering, so anime enthusiasts have plenty to look forward to. No matter if you’re into those fast-paced shonen series, brain-twisting thrillers, supernatural fantasies, or spooky horror series, this season’s got something for you.

We have the returning favorites Sakamoto Days, Kaiju No. 8, and Dandadan, along with some really interesting new series such as Lazarus and The Summer Hikaru Died. Trust me, the anime community is just swimming in diversity and creativity. Take a look at the top must-watch anime shows releasing during Summer 2025 and why each and every one of them is so special.

1. Sakamoto Days Season 2

Release Date: July 2025

Platform: Netflix

The action-packed adaptation of Sakamoto Days continues into its second cour, which will be treated as Season 1B.

It’s been nearly two months since Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- opened in Japanese theaters. It has become a massive hit, becoming the second-highest-grossing theatrical outing for the franchise. That massive hit status was solidified today when the official X (formerly Twitter) account announced that the screenings surpassed 3 billion yen (US$20.04 million) in just 49 days on the back of over 1.8 million tickets sold. This makes Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- only the second advanced theatrical release of a TV anime to pass 3 billion yen after the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba To the Swordsmith Village released in 2023. -Beginning- has also passed To the Hashira Training at the Japanese box office. It is also the 5th highest-grossing theatrical release of the year so far. Related: Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX TV Anime Premieres April 8 Amazon Prime Video also announced today that the TV anime version of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX...

Popular webtoon The Beginning After the End, is all set to receive its anime debut in April 2025. Fans of the manhwa had been pretty excited about the release, that is until more and more details were revealed about the upcoming adaptation. As I keep going through more and more promotional materials, a deep-seated fear inside me seems to be coming true.

Fans of The Beginning After the End are scared for its fate | Credits: Studio A-Cat

After the huge success of Solo Leveling, fans naturally hoped for a similar adaptation for Tbate. However, everything from its trailer and visuals to promotional materials has been nothing but mid. Thus I am forced to think that what if Tbate becomes the next Tower of God?

The Beginning After the End anime might not have a bright future ahead Tbate anime has not shown any impressive potential so far | Credits: Studio A-Cat

First of all,...

The Mobile Suit Gundam franchise is finding new life in the 2020s, especially in the form of its anime. Now, one anime that's over a decade old is joining a free streaming service.

The somewhat controversial Mobile Suit Gundam Age is now available to stream on Tubi TV, making it the second Gundam anime to join the platform. It's one of the many disparate anime in the franchise that has finally found a streaming home, increasing its overall awareness. This also sets a noticeable trend for Tubi with regard to the property as a whole.

RelatedMobile Suit Gundam's Newest Anime Movie Debuts in the U.S. With Impressive Rotten Tomatoes Score

Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- has now debuted in the U.S., and its opening weekend has made a very positive impression among anime and mecha fans.

Mobile Suit Gundam Age Finds New Streaming Home Image via Sunrise

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This review contains mild spoilers for Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-. Proceed with caution.

In the wake of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury's success, it's safe to say that the Gundam franchise is stronger than ever. However, this is only really true for the premiere mecha anime franchise's Alternate Universes (Au). The original Universal Century (Uc), which chronicled the war between the Earth Federation and the Principality of Zeon, has been stuck in limbo for the better part of the last 20 years. The Uc's new series and films only fill in the timeline's gaps, while not advancing the overall story forward.

But since the war ended both in-universe and in the real world, there's really nowhere else for the Uc to go. Thankfully, this stagnant status quo is about to change with the upcoming anime series Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, which began with the compilation film...

Sometimes going through life again isn’t that bad, especially when you have all your past memories! The anime adaptation of TurtleMe’s web novel series The Beginning After the End got a sparkling new trailer today revealing an April 2 premiere date, the opening theme song “Kingsblood” performed by Kala and more cast members. The Beginning After the End Anime Main Trailer and Key Visual The Beginning After the End Additional Cast Members Along with the previously announced main cast members , the following additional cast were revealed for The Beginning After the End : Reynolds Leywin voiced by Yamato Kinjo Alice Leywin voiced by Rena Maeda Durden Walker voiced by Shinya Takahashi Adam Krensh voiced by Taihi Kimura Helen Shard voiced by Miyuu Ogura Angela Rose voiced by Riko Akechi Sylvia voiced by Shiori Izawa Related: The Beginning After The End Anime Shares Episode 1 Preview, TurtleMe Interview Keitaro Motonaga ( The Kingdoms of Ruin...

Following its smash-hit box office success in Japan, international Mobile Suit Gundam fans have been waiting patiently for their chance to see the newest movie in the franchise, Gundam GQuuuuuuX, for themselves. U.S. viewers finally had the opportunity to view the movie in theaters this weekend thanks to its Gkids release, with the film premiering stateside on Feb. 28, 2025.

Released in U.S. theaters under the title Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX-Beginning-,the newest film in the long-running Gundam series has performed impressively in its limited U.S. market, scoring 90% among fans on Rotten Tomatoes as of writing. This score places it among the best of the other Gundam movies, such as Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz (which currently has a score of 89%), and well above other beloved classics like Char's Counterattack (currently sitting at 83%).

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The Monkey marked the second-biggest opening for Neon, but the film simply didn’t make enough money to outperform Captain America: Brave New World. The latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe repeated as the No. 1 movie at the box office over the weekend with an estimated $28.2 million domestically. However, filmmaker and star Osgood "Oz" Perkins' The Monkey still managed to bring in $14.2 million to secure second place.

Captain America 4 dropped a staggering 68% between its first and second weekends of release, but the Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford-led superhero flick still managed to attract audiences, particularly on Saturday, Feb. 22. That marked the only day over the weekend that Sam Wilson (Mackie) and President “Thunderbolt” Ross/Red Hulk’s (Ford) film managed to bring in more than $10 million ($12.8 million). Now, in fairness, it's been a rocky road for the MCU over the last couple of years at the box office.

On Jan. 17, 2025, Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX -- Beginning began its domestic theatrical run. One month later, the film has officially broken a major box office record originally set by a famous Gundam classic.

As detailed on Oricon, the feature-length prequel film to the upcoming TV series, Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX,has earned over 2.5 billion yen from an estimated 1.55 million moviegoers, making it the second highest-grossing movie in Msg history after Mobile Suit Gundam: Seed Freedom. The title was previously held by Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space, an installment of the franchise's original compilation film trilogy. GQuuuuuuX -- Beginning also made headlines earlier this month after surpassing the 2.2 billion yen mark, putting it in the same financial league as the Demon Slayer anime franchise.

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In a surprising turn for Japan’s film industry, the highest-grossing cinema release of 2025 so far is not a feature film but a re-edited compilation of episodes from an upcoming TV series. Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- has made an impressive impact, earning over ¥2.5 billion ($16.5 million) after just five weeks in theaters, with 1.55 million admissions, according to Cinema Ranking Tsushin.

The 81-minute compilation, which premiered on January 17, serves as a precursor to a full TV series that is set to air on Nippon Television in April. Directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki, -Beginning- follows the story of a high-school student living on a space colony who becomes involved in an illegal mobile suit dueling sport known as Clan Battle after meeting a war refugee. The film has resonated strongly with audiences, securing the top spot at the box office in its opening weekend with nearly ¥600 million ($4 million) and continuing to...

Japan’s highest grossing cinema release of 2025 to date isn’t a feature film. It is Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-, a compilation of episodes from an upcoming TV series.

After five weeks in cinemas, -Beginning- has earned more than $16.5m (¥2.5bn) from 1.55 million admissions, according to the site Cinema Ranking Tsushin.

Distributed by Toho and Bandai Namco Filmworks, the 81-minute collection of re-edited episodes precedes a series that is set to air on Nippon Television in April. It is due for release in the US through Gkids on February 28, when several territories across Asia are also set to open the title in theatres.

Japan’s highest grossing cinema release of 2025 to date isn’t a feature film. It is Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-, a compilation of episodes from an upcoming TV series.

After five weeks in cinemas, -Beginning- has earned more than $16.5m (¥2.5bn) from 1.55 million admissions, according to the site Cinema Ranking Tsushin.

Distributed by Toho and Bandai Namco Filmworks, the 81-minute collection of re-edited episodes precedes a series that is set to air on Nippon Television in April. It is due for release in the US through Gkids on February 28, when several territories across Asia are also set to open the title in theatres.

The Trillion Game live-action feature film opened in 345 theaters in Japan on February 14, 2025, earning 616 million yen (4.06 million Usd) on 438,000 admissions in its first three-day weekend, according to Kogyo Tsushinsha . The latest film is a sequel to the 2023 TV drama based on the manga series created by Riichiro Inagaki (story) and Ryoichi Ikegami (art). Trillion Game made a first-place debut at the weekend box office and beat the latest entry from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Captain America: Brave New World, in second place, which earned 463 million yen (3.01 million Usd) in its opening weekend in Japan. Meanwhile, the movie ranked fifth in Filmarks' first-day satisfaction ranking with an average rating of 3.79/5.0 based on 823 reviews. Gekijouban Nintama Rantaro Dokutake Ninja-tai Saikyou no Gunshi (translated to "Nintama Rantaro the Movie: The Strongest Strategist of the Dokutake Ninja Squad”) went up one position to fifth as it entered its ninth weekend. The film has sold...

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- continues to fly high at Japanese cinemas, giving theatergoers a taste of what's to come in the upcoming Universal Century series. Today, it's been announced that there's even more coming to the movie! Starting February 22, the theatrical release will include a special video after the main screening, showcasing what's coming next in the story. This new video will be shown at all cinemas in all formats—regular, IMAX, MX4D and 4Dx—although there is no word yet on whether this special footage will be included in screenings outside Japan. Related: Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Anime Reveals New Cast Members The latest audience gift has also been revealed: an illustration card of Machu and Nyaan, drawn by animation character designer/chief character animation director Yumi Ikeda: Related: Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- Shares Some Spoilers in Post-Release Trailer Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX is co-produced at studio khara,...

Encore Films announced on Feb 13, 2025, that Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- anime film will be released in Indian theaters on Feb 28, 2025.

The film is a re-edited version of the first four episodes from the upcoming Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX series.

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The film, which was released in Japan on Jan 17, made a strong debut, opening at #1 at the box office during its first weekend.

It sold 352,500 tickets and earned 599 million yen in its first three days.

Gkids has secured the North American theatrical distribution rights for the film, and will release it in the theaters there on Feb 28, 2025.

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX series is co-produced by Studio Khara, famed for the Evangelion series, and Sunrise, the studio behind the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise.

Kazuya Tsurumaki, who served as an assistant director under Hideaki Anno for Evangelion,...

The Demon Slayer Infinity Castle movie trilogy can’t come soon enough. However, a new critically acclaimed anime movie based on a nearly 50-year-old franchise is giving Demon Slayer a run for its money.

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-, a theatrical anime movie based on the new Gundam TV series, continues to beat expectations at the Japanese box office. According to Japanese news site Oricon, the new Gundam anime TV series by Sunrise and Studio Khara (Rebuild of Evangelion) has "attracted 1.38 million viewers and generated over 2.2 billion yen in box office revenue" in 24 days. The film opened in Japan on Jan. 17, 2025, and is now being compared to Demon Slayer in terms of its domestic financial success.

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Bandai Spirits reveals new images of upcoming model kits and Metal Robot Spirits figures for the latest Mobile Suit Gundam anime series.

After making its debut at the Venice Film Festival and touring other prestigious autumn festivals like Toronto, San Sebastian, London BFI, and NYFF, it was at Sundance where I finally had the opportunity to speak with Dea Kulumbegashvili about what could very well be our top film of 2024. Titled April, the film is set to be released by Metrograph Pictures in—you guessed it—April. Reuniting with cinematographer Arseni Khachaturan and lead actress Ia Sukhitashvili, the film transports us to the stunning yet challenging rural landscapes of Eastern Georgia. There, we follow an obstetrician grappling with ethical dilemmas during her secretive visits outside the hospital.…...

Ozzy Osbourne’s Parkinson’s disease has progressed to the point where the musician is no longer able to walk. Speaking on his SiriusXM program Ozzy’s Boneyard this week, Osbourne discussed what fans can expect from his final live performance, which will include a reunion with Black Sabbath.

“I have made it to 2025,” Osbourne said. “I can’t walk, but you know what I was thinking over the holidays? For all my complaining, I’m still alive. I may be moaning that I can’t walk, but I look down the road,...

The police procedural Bones follows the socially awkward but ingenious forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan (Emily Deschanel) and her team as they work with charismatic FBI agent Seely Booth (Davide Boreanaz) to solve crimes. Brennan and Booth initially clash, bickering about everything from procedure to philosophy. However, opposites attract, and their chemistry evolves into a romance.

While the majority of the show follows an episodic format, the program also features series and season-long arcs. These longer storylines tend to deal with Booth and Brennan's developing relationship, Brennan's complex family history, or cases involving multiple murders. Bones typically ends its season with some major milestone or emotional adventure that addresses one of these story arcs.

Season 4 Ends With An Extended Dream Sequence Episode Title: "The End in the Beginning"

The final episode of Season 4 sees Booth undergoing emergency brain surgery. Rather than reveal the results of that surgery off the bat, the...

Ahead of the just-announced massive concert event marking the final shows of both his legendary band Black Sabbath and his iconic solo career, Ozzy Osbourne has revealed that he “can’t walk” anymore. However, his wife/manager Sharon Osbourne insists that Ozzy’s “voice is as good as it’s ever been.”

Ozzy will be taking the stage as both a solo act and as frontman of Black Sabbath at the all-star “Back to the Beginning” concert at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, on July 5th, headlining an all-day event featuring performances from Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Alice in Chains, and many more metal acts.

For those wondering what to expect from Ozzy at his final performance, the Prince of Darkness revealed on his SiriusXM radio show on Wednesday (February 5th), “I have made it to 2025. I can’t walk, but you know what I was thinking over the holidays?...

The Mobile Suit Gundamfranchise has inarguably conquered many mediums, including those of anime and plastic model kits. Now, it's giving live-action films another go, with the planned Hollywood movie moving forward in a new production update.

Via Japanese news site Oricon, the forward momentum for the Gundam movie comes as parent company Bandai announces further developments. The film will be helmed by a production company that worked on numerous blockbuster hits in the past two decades, including the Denis Villeneuve Dune films -- a science fiction pedigree that will be needed to do the concept justice on the big screen as Bandai seeks to expand the brand.

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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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The official YouTube channel for singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu began streaming a music video for his latest digital single song, "Plazma," which is now featured as the theme song for Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- . The song was written, composed and arranged by Yonezu himself. The video includes no spoilers of the anime's story. Kenshi Yonezu "Plazma" Music Video Visual creator Sho Yanagisawa , known for his work on various TV commercials, served as the director of the music video as his first collaboration work with Yonezu. "The phrase 'initial impulse' was particularly memorable in the discussions with Yonezu-san about the music video," said Yanagisawa. "From there, a single picture of the moment when a girl encounters 'something' that she will be crazy about for the rest of her life came to mind. If we could express this picture using an underwater set and an ultra-analog illusion technique, it would create a chemistry with the music.

The Witch, The Lighthouse, and The Northman writer/director Robert Eggers‘ remake of F.W. Murnau’s 1922 silent classic Nosferatu (watch it Here) made its way out into theatres last month and has stirred up a lot of positive reactions, with JoBlo’s own Chris Bumbray even describing the film as a new horror classic in his 10/10 review. The film has been doing well at the box office, earning more than $155 million at the global box office so far, and it’s expected to reach the $100 million mark at the domestic box office by the time its theatrical run has come to an end… but now, viewers will be able to check it out in the comfort of their own homes, as Nosferatu has been given a digital release today! For example, you can now watch the film on Amazon, where it’s available to rent for $19.99 or purchase for $24.99. A...

The official X account of Gkids announced that they secured the North American theatrical distribution rights for Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-, a re-edited film version of the upcoming Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX anime series.

The film is slated to premiere in North American theaters on Feb 28, 2025.

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX is a brand new anime series in the Gundam franchise.

The series is co-produced by Studio Khara, famed for the Evangelion series, and Sunrise, the studio behind the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise.

Kazuya Tsurumaki, who served as an assistant director under Hideaki Anno for Evangelion, is directing the series.

Yoji Enokido will handle series composition, co-writing the screenplay with Anno. Mechanical designs will be handled by Ikuto Yamashita.

Main cast members include:

Tomoyo Kurosawa as Amate Yuzuriha Yui Ishikawa as Nyaan Shimba Tsuchiya as Shuji Ito

The story of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX revolves around illegal Mobile...

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, the new anime movie by the studios behind Evangelion and Gundam, is heading to North America this February, as recently announced by film distributor Gkids.

Via Variety, Gkids has acquired the North American theatrical rights for Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-. The film will be released on Feb. 28, 2025, and sees two titans of the mecha anime genre, Sunrise (Gundam) and Khara (Evangelion), unite for the first time. Rebuild of Evangelion director Kazuya Tsurumaki directs the film, with Yoji Enokido on the script and Evangelion's Hideaki Anno for the screenplay.

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Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Gets U.S. February Release Date

As previously announced,...

If April was the cruelest month for T.S. Eliot, this upcoming one’s certainly less cruel for filmgoers with a new movie called “April” finally hitting theaters.

As IndieWire can exclusive announce, Dea Kulumbegashvili’s 2024 Venice Special Jury prize winner “April” will open from Metrograph Pictures on April 25 in select theaters.

Since it’s been a while since we saw “April” at the fall festivals, here’s the synopsis courtesy of Metrograph Pictures: “Skilled obstetrician Nina is accused of malpractice when a baby dies during delivery. The ensuing investigation threatens to expose Nina’s illegal sideline: offering abortions to local women. Nina remains fiercely committed to her patients, but she must walk a razor’s edge in order to survive as a pariah in a world which desperately needs her. Set against the backdrop of the starkly beautiful Georgian countryside, Kulumegashvili’s prescient sophomore employs a mesmerizing visual and sonic...

BFI Distribution has picked up UK-Ireland rights toDea Kulumbegashvili’s second feature, April, from Goodfellas and is planning a release in spring 2025.

Aprildebuted in competition at Venice where it won the special jury prize ahead of playing at Toronto, San Sebastian and the BFI London Film Festival. It is now set to play at Sundance and Göteborg.

It is about the fallout from the enquiry into the death of a baby during childbirth at a maternity hospital in Georgia which reveals the doctor’s secret other job, providing unsanctioned abortions.

The film starsla Sukhitashvili and Kakha Kintsurashvili, who also appeared inKulumbegashvili’s 2020 debut,...

HBO's hit series The Last of Us has released a new trailer along with a release date for the upcoming Season 2. With the original series premiering almost two years ago in January 2023, viewers have patiently waited for any and all news regarding the second season, which is set to adapt the second video game, The Last of Us Part II. Now, a brief new teaser trailer has given us a new look at the upcoming series and the official release date, April 2025.

The Last of Us Part II was a game plagued by controversial discourse regarding its subject matter and characters, primarily due to story leaks after a hacker broke into the servers of Naughty Dog, the video game company that created the series. Many of the story choices in the video game have been heavily discussed to this day, making the upcoming second season, which will adapt it, all the more interesting.

In the world of independent RPGs, Breath of Death VII: The Beginning: Reanimated stands out as a charming remaster. It invites players into a strange, post-apocalyptic world full of zombies. As Dem, a mute skeleton with a rich inner life, players navigate a narrative that skillfully mixes humor with traditional RPG tropes, creating a nostalgic and new experience.

The narrative and gameplay of the game go well together. Because of the game’s unique combat system, enemies get stronger over time, forcing players to plan and move quickly. This mechanic reflects how the stakes are rising along Dem’s journey, reinforcing how urgent each meeting is. Exploration is also very important because it encourages conversations with NPCs that enrich the story and let players make decisions that affect their experience.

Character progression gives games more depth by letting players make choices that affect their party’s powers. This blend of...

Includes Spoilers for Dune: Prophecy season 1!

The Dune franchise is kicking off in full force in 2024, with Dune: Prophecy airing on HBO and Dune: Part 2 released in cinemas, both telling a similar story. On the Dune timeline, the HBO prequel series is set 10,000 years before Denis Villeneuve's feature films, examining the Imperium at a much earlier stage, when known factions like the Bene Gesserit and the noble houses were in vastly different positions in terms of political standings. Still, ideas from Frank Herbert's original Dune novel are always prevalent, connecting the titles with similar themes.

One similarity between the two titles is that House Corrino reigns over the Imperium. Mark Strong plays Emperor Javicco Corrino in Dune: Prophecy's cast, while Christopher Walken portrayed Emperor Shaddam Corrino IV in the cinematic adaptation. Shaddam is a character taken directly from Frank Herbert's original Dune novel, and Denis Villeneuve's...

This morning, the world erupted into shock and despair after a news article revealed the death of longtime comedian and reality TV staple, Steve Harvey. Thankfully, however, fans' mourning was short-lived after the story turned out to be AI-generated, meaning that Harvey is still alive and kicking at a healthy 67 years old — but this seemingly harmless scandal could end up being a bad omen for the future of journalism. The machines are laughing at us, folks.

The misleading article in question, titled "Steve Harvey Passed Away Today: Remembering The Legacy Of A Comedy Legend," was initially shared by Newsbreak, somehow one of the most downloaded news apps in the United States despite its well-documented history of sharing AI-generated stories in the past. Newsbreak obtains its content by scraping the Internet for information anywhere from reputable media outlets to local news sources and even unconfirmed press releases, before using AI to...

Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball has made incredible accomplishments over the past four decades and Dragon Ball Daima’s release has helped elevate the franchise to even greater heights. Dragon Ball Daima has done exceptional work with how it’s taken old ideas and reinvented them in fresh ways. Daima has incorporated Saibamen, featured Dabura’s extended family, and provided illuminating details on Namekians and the Supreme Kai.

Dragon Ball Daima already has a lot in common with Dragon Ball Gt and fans have been curious regarding just how much from the polarizing anime-only sequel will get referenced in the new series. Dragon Ball Gt features dozens of original characters who have been resigned to obscurity because of the anime’s non-canonical status. That being said, it’s not impossible for Dragon Ball Daima to bring back some of Dragon Ball Gt’s biggest players, but turn them into Demons...

Next month, the latest installment of the iconic Mobile Suit Gundam franchise premieres. Judging by the promotional material, the mecha at the story's core is a far cry from the classic Gundams that fans may be used to from past installments of the beloved series. Instead, its design bears a striking resemblance to one of the lanky mechs from Neon Genesis Evangelion, a similarity that might leave longtime Gundam fans doing a double-take.

As announced on the new movie's official @G_GQuuuuuuX X account, Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX – Beginning will premiere in Japan on January 17, 2025. The film is an edited compilation of select episodes from the TV series. Currently, no international release dates have been announced for either the movie or the TV series.

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Warning: The Following Contains Spoilers for the First Episode of Dexter: Original Sin, "And in the Beginning..."

Dexter Morgan made his return to television today with the premiere episode of Dexter: Original Sin, and while the prequel series will give fans a look at the early years of their favorite serial killer, the fun isn’t going to stop there. Next year we’ll be treated to Dexter: Resurrection, which will feature the return of Michael C. Hall in full force as he picks up where things left off at the end of New Blood in 2022. Now, thanks to creator and showrunner Clyde Phillips, we know exactly when Resurrection begins filming, and when it will release.

At the beginning of Dexter: Original Sin, we see Michael C. Hall rushed into a hospital after being left for dead at the end of New Blood due to a gunshot wound suffered at the hands of his son,...

It’s been Molly and Tj’s toughest year yet on General Hospital, and the couple found themselves adding another loss to the list on the December 4, 2024 episode.

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

After Molly and Tj (Tajh Bellow) finally hashed things out, Molly’s decision to not have any more children pushed Tj to spend the night somewhere else. The couple has already put enormous distance between them since losing their baby, and their differing feelings toward becoming parents seems to be the final straw for both of them.

Despite being together for nearly 13 years ago, their domestic partnership took a hit the minute Molly got her endometriosis diagnosis. After that, the couple suffered a miscarriage via their first surrogate, lost their daughter after their next surrogate, Kristina (Kate Mansi), fell out the hotel window, then mourned the loss of Sam (ex-Kelly Monaco). And after pouring their hearts out to each other,...

Witness the early friendship of Megatron and Optimus Prime from home in December as Transformers One becomes available in 4K Ultra HD and other formats. Details below.

If you really think about it, Transformers One is Wicked for people who hate Wicked. Not a witch in sight, just big robots doing robot-y things as young friends. This, by the way, is an honest compliment to Josh Cooley’s film, an animated adventure where Chris Hemsworth voices a young Optimus Prime and Brian Tyree Henry voices Megatron as young lads and, miraculously, friends. Spoiler alert: things don’t stay that way.

If you’re keen on a rewatch or simply missed this one in cinemas, we’ve got some good news for you. Transformers One is heading to – deep breath – Digital purchase, 4K Uhd + Blu-ray SteelBook, 4K Uhd, Blu-ray and DVD on 10th December.

If you like to take it slow...

In retrospect, you do have to feel a bit sorry for the Sega Saturn, despite Sega shooting themselves in the foot during its lifespan. While the Saturn’s 1994 launch in Japan was deemed a success, the North American launch the following year was hampered by inexplicable decisions that ultimately culminated in the Saturn’s early demise in the region. It’s a shame, as there were some quality titles that could go up against what was going on for the PlayStation and Nintendo 64 at the time, even if some of them were Japan exclusive. That also included a number of horror titles, some of which are bona fide classics. So, on the 30th anniversary of the Saturn’s launch, here’s a selection of those titles. Obviously, some are ports from other systems, but that shouldn’t stop you from seeking them out if you’re a collector for the...

It’s been a long, bumpy ride, but there is some hope for Days of Our Lives’ future.

Lead actresses Susan Seaforth Hayes (Julie) and Deidre Hall (Marlena) recently confirmed in an interview that the ridiculous Body & Soul storyline will end by the time the new writers take over, if not before.

Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week of 11-18-24 suggest that we’re at the beginning of the end of this stupid story, but sadly, we’re not done yet.

(Peacock/Screenshot) Days of Our Lives Spoilers For The Week of 11-18-24 Say That Almost Everyone Gets Sick At The Body & Soul Premiere

This silly meta storyline has been sickening the audience for weeks, and now it’s the actors’ and crew members’ turn.

In all seriousness, this sounds like a replay of the poisoned biscuit nonsense.

Law & Order: Svu Season 26 Episode...

On Earth, Alien: Earth offers plenty to scream about.

Bloody Disgusting shared a compilation of official footage from Noah Hawley's Alien prequel series, following its release earlier today as part of Disney+'s 'Coming In 2025' trailer. Showing off a spaceship's interior and a group emerging from the water to investigate a cave, the promo also includes a voiceover revealing "this ship collected specimens from a far-away world" before labeling them as "monsters." This warning is accompanied by a shot of Earth reflected against a Xenomorph's head, though who the creature is attacking remains unknown.

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The future of the Alien franchise looks bright now that director Ridley Scott has teased a new storyline.

Storywise, Alien: Earth's official synopsis reads, "When a mysterious space vessel crash-lands on Earth, a young woman and a...

In the light of current world events, defiance will be in sharp relief at the 48th Göteborg Film Festival, which runs Jan. 26 – Feb. 4, 2025

Under the banner “Focus: Disobedience,” the festival will highlight themes of civil resistance and pose such questions as: “When does rebellion become a moral obligation? When can it go too far? And is the flouting of laws and regulations a reasonable price to pay for change in a democratic society?”

“We will explore the concept of disobedience by showing contemporary films that explore the theme, and highlighting their significance in society. We look forward to discussing, problematizing, and mobilizing our defiance during the festival,” said Pia Lundberg, artistic director of the festival.

The annual event’s poster was created for this edition by artist Britta Marakatt-Labba, who has long engaged in activism. “I was born into a fight. My artistry began in Alta in northern Norway, when...

Enthralling fans for over 25 years, Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece narrates an epic tale of friendship and adventure, captivating generations of viewers. The manga is still ongoing, yet it has already accumulated sales of over 500 million, earning the title of the best-selling manga of all time by a huge margin.

Roronoa Zoro from One Piece. [Credit: Toei Animation]

Despite the long list of 1000+ episodes or chapters, Oda-sensei is regarded as a true genius for introducing beautiful world-building with the Op universe and enchanting many viewers with his masterpiece. While One Piece is often celebrated as a true gem in the manga industry, only two manhwa have truly captured audiences with similar captivating world-building—and Solo Leveling isn’t one of them.

Two Manhwa That Rival One Piece‘s Epic World-Building

Solo Leveling Season 2 is stirring up excitement online as 2025’s most anticipated anime. Solo Leveling has undoubtedly played a vital role...

Playing a boxer seems to be a prerequisite for an actor in their journey to become an action star. Will Smith played Muhammed Ali in Ali while Mark Wahlberg played Micky Ward in The Fighter. Though Sylvester Stallone had his breakthrough with the Rocky franchise, the greatest boxer in Hollywood reportedly even bested him.

Stallone recounted the filming process of Rocky IV where the legendary actor Dolph Lundgren played Ivan Drago. While Drago was one of the most dangerous opponents that Rocky Balboa ever faced, Lundgren himself was reportedly no less, punching Stallone in the chest on his insistence, which reportedly led him to be hospitalized.

Will Smith And Mark Wahlberg Have Nothing On Dolph Lundgren Will Smith in Ali | Credits: Sony Pictures

There is just something about boxing movies that makes them an iconic sub-genre in the sports drama category. Films like Million Dollar Baby, Rocky, Cinderella Man, Ali,...

As a not-quite-open-world RPG, Dragon Age: The Veilguard is told entirely through quests. Its story is made up of a series of (mostly) linear quests that take players to various corners of the Dragon Age map. In between, players can spend time getting to know their traveling companions in a series of companion quests, or simply helping locals and factions with shorter, less earth-shattering side quests. Very little the player does will not involve questing in some way, shape, or form, so understanding which quests are available is vital to getting the full Veilguard experience.

But of course, some quests are easier to come by than others. While story quests will naturally unfold in a regular, linear fashion, some side quests have to be sniffed out. Still others are time-limited, and will disappear for good once the player has progressed the story past a particular point. Therefore, for anyone trying to obtain 100% completion,...

Dea Kulumbegashvili is a Georgian director who tells compelling stories about women’s lives. In her acclaimed 2020 debut Beginning, she portrayed a persecuted Jehovah’s Witness, and now in April she shines a light on other urgent issues women face.

April had its world premiere this year at the prestigious Venice Film Festival, where it was met with critical acclaim. Audiences will also get to see it at film festivals in Toronto, San Sebastian, and New York this fall. Kulumbegashvili’s films don’t shy away from difficulty—April delves deep into traditions that curtail women’s freedoms in rural Georgia.

The film follows an obstetrician named Nina who provides secret abortions, despite the controversy and risks involved. With political and religious opposition strong in the country, legal abortion is accessible mainly in name only for many Georgian women. Kulumbegashvili handles this sensitive topic with care, inviting conversations about empowering...

The anime community is buzzing with excitement, as one of the most anticipated isekai series is set to make its debut in 2025. The Beginning After the End arguably ranks among the most popular Korean manhwa, boasting a massive following that has eagerly awaited adaptation news for years.

The Beginning After The End. [Credit: Tapas]

Following the immense success of Solo Leveling and Tower of God, the Korean manhwa series has sparked significant buzz online and now The Beginning After the End is poised to break multiple records and elevate Korean manhwas to global fame. The exact release date is still unconfirmed, though the official account is expected to reveal it a few months before the premiere.

Besides the thrilling trailer and The Beginning After the End’s release window, the production team remains secretive about the anime, keeping fans anticipating. Unfortunately, manhwa readers shouldn’t get their hopes up too much, as...

TurtleMe's The Beginning After the End, worth over 62 million views on Tapas across its webcomic and novel releases, will receive the platform's first-ever anime adaptation of an English-original series on Crunchyroll.

Via a press release, Tapas Entertainment and Crunchyroll announced that the popular webcomic series The Beginning After the End will receive an anime adaptation in 2025. The news was revealed at New York Comic Con, alongside the series' first trailer and staff information. Studio A-cat, most recently responsible for The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord's Army Was a Human, will animate the series, with Slow Curve credited as producer. Readers can check out the debut trailer below.

Related Webtoon's Dark Moon: The Blood Altar Gets Debut Anime Teaser Trailer & Streaming Home Announcement

Dark Moon: The Blood Altar, an anime based on the hit Webtoon series, gets an Aniplex Online Fest 2024 announcement ahead of streaming on Crunchyroll.

Tapas' The Beginning...