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After a season spent exploring the rich and varied cultures of Spain, Eva Longoria’s search has come to an end. She has found a home in the sun-soaked city of Marbella, and in a deeply personal episode, she invites viewers to celebrate this new chapter with her. This installment of Eva Longoria: Searching for Spain […]

Eva Longoria: Searching for Spain: Marbella...

In the world of gastronomy, few countries have experienced as rapid and dramatic a transformation as Spain. Within a single generation, its national cuisine went from being relatively unknown on the world stage to a global epicenter of culinary innovation. In the next episode of Eva Longoria: Searching for Spain, titled “Spain’s Big Bang,” the […]

Eva Longoria: Searching for Spain: Spain’s Big Bang...

Beyond the Gates weekly prediction edition talks about Kat Richardson (Colby Muhammad) dumping the dud and Andre Richardson (Sean Freeman) risking everything.

We’re going to talk about Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson (Daphnee Duplaix). We’ve also got predictions for Tyrell and Samantha, for Eva Thomas (Ambyr Michelle), Dana “Leslie” Thomas (Trisha Mann-Grant), and Peaches, for Kat and Tomas Navarro (Alex Alegria), and also for Andre. Let’s dive right in.

Nicole’s Revenge Rebound Romance and Divorce Drama on Beyond the Gates

Our very first prediction: Nicole starts a revenge rebound romance. Thursday spoilers have Nicole making a move that stuns Dr. Ted Richardson (Maurice Johnson). Looks like Nicole lawyered up and filed divorce papers to sever her ties to Ted legally. Of course, he wants back with Nicole, but Ted kind of had to expect this coming, right?

Friday spoilers say Nicole and Dani Dupree (Karla Mosley) comfort each other.

The Neon Genesis Evangelion brand is still going strong with its 30th anniversary celebrations, and the fun isn't stopping yet. Fans bringing in the occasion can dress for it, too, thanks to a new series of stylish sukajan jackets based on the anime's major characters.

Sold through the official Eva Store, the new Evangelion sukajan jackets from well-known brand Marushin are the latest in the franchise's sense of fashion. Featuring Eva unit pilots and even some of the Angels from the anime, these jackets even evoke the color schemes of the characters' designs and plugsuits. The clothing series is just one of the many forms of recent fashionable Evangelion merchandise celebrating the line, and they also come when the online Eva Store is celebrating its own major milestone.

Evangelion Anime Fans Can Plug In and Zip Up With New Official Sukajan Jacket Series

Produced by Marushin Co., the new Evangelion...

On Thursday July 31 2025, A&e broadcasts Lie Detector: Truth or Deception!

Eva Hamby Season 1 Episode 4 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Lie Detector: Truth or Deception” titled “Eva Hamby” promises to be a gripping exploration of truth and justice. This episode features Eva Hamby, who is seeking to clear her name after being convicted of second-degree murder in 2008 for the stabbing death of her boyfriend. With many still doubting her innocence, Hamby hopes that a polygraph test will provide the clarity she needs.

In this episode, Hamby sits down with former FBI agent George Olivo, who will administer the polygraph test. Olivo’s experience in law enforcement adds a layer of credibility to the proceedings, as he seeks to uncover the truth behind the events that led to Hamby’s conviction. Viewers can expect a tense atmosphere as Hamby faces the machine and the questions that will probe her past.

As the episode unfolds,...

On Monday July 28 2025, Outd broadcasts Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures!

Eva Shockey’s First Ever Big Game Season 7 Episode 3 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures,” titled “Eva Shockey’s First Ever Big Game,” promises to be an exciting watch. This episode marks a significant milestone as Eva Shockey, Jim’s daughter, steps into the world of big game hunting for the first time at the age of 21.

Viewers can expect to see Eva’s journey unfold as she prepares for this new challenge. With her father’s guidance and experience, Eva will learn the skills needed for hunting big game. The episode will showcase the bond between father and daughter as they navigate the wilderness together, highlighting both the excitement and the responsibilities that come with hunting.

In addition to the hunting aspect, the episode will also explore Eva’s personal growth and her decision to embrace this outdoor adventure.

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What elevates the "Spider-Verse" films above from other multiverse superhero movies is how they use the multiverse premise in formal ways; different universes have different animation styles and color palettes. One of the more offbeat Spider-People in "Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse" was Peni Parker (Kimiko Glenn), who hails from an anime universe. Rather than having spider powers of her own, Peni is a mecha pilot. Or rather, she has a psychic link with the spider that pilots the mecha (Sp//dr) built by her late father.

For an anime novice (as I was when I first saw "Into The Spider-Verse"), Peni probably seems like a more generic anime homage. The psychic spider is just some typical anime weirdness, you think. But if you're more versed in Japanese animation, you'll realize Peni's backstory is specifically based on the famously surreal mecha series "Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Beyond the Gates sees Eva Thomas (Ambyr Michelle) versus Katherine “Kat” Richardson (Colby Muhammad) situation. We’re going to discuss who is the real bad girl on Btg between these two. Who’s the real she villain in this?

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So, we all know Kat grew up with everything, including a really good mom and dad, Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson (Daphnee Duplaix) and Dr. Ted Richardson (Maurice Johnson). But let’s face it, when you grow up like that, you don’t always turn out as a humble person. Kat is a spoiled brat beyond a doubt. I don’t think that she’s ever gone without one thing that she’s ever needed.

I don’t think she’s ever gone without one thing she’s ever wanted. You know, lucky her. And this issue that’s cropped up with Ted and Nicole, and Dana “Leslie...

The upcoming episode of “Lie Detector: Truth or Deception” promises to be gripping and emotional as it features Eva Hamby, a woman with a controversial past. In Season 1 Episode 4, titled “Eva Hamby,” viewers will see Hamby take a polygraph test with former FBI agent George Olivo. This episode airs on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 10:01 Pm on A&e.

Eva Hamby was convicted of second-degree murder back in 2008 for the stabbing death of her boyfriend. Despite her conviction, many still question the circumstances surrounding the case. In this episode, Hamby seeks to clear her name and confront her doubters through the polygraph test. This test could be a pivotal moment for her, as it may provide insights into her truthfulness and the events that led to her conviction.

As the episode unfolds, viewers can expect a blend of tension and drama. The stakes are high for Hamby, who hopes that the results...

Eva Longoria: Searching for Spain returns with “Spain’s Big Bang” on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 9:00 Pm Et on CNN, tracing how Spanish cuisine vaulted from local tradition to international acclaim in a single generation. This episode follows Eva Longoria through the country’s most influential culinary regions. She hits San Sebastián for pintxos, Barcelona […]

Eva Longoria: Searching for Spain: Spain’s Big Bang...

Beyond the Gates prediction edition is here! We’re going to talk about Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson (Daphnee Duplaix) targeting Dani Dupree (Karla Mosley) and Dr. Doug McBride (Jason Graham) having a death wish. There are predictions for Eva Thomas (Ambyr Michelle), Dr. Ted Richardson (Maurice Johnson) and Nicole, for Doug and Joey Armstrong, for Nicole and Danny, for Nicole, Andre Richardson (Sean Freeman) and Ashley Morgan (Jen Jacob), and also for Dana “Leslie” Thomas (Trisha Mann-Grant). As always, our predictions are based on official spoilers and we’re just discussing where these exciting story lines may go.

Eva’s Matchmaking Scheme: Will She Reunite Ted and Nicole on Beyond the Gates?

So, our very first prediction is that it’s going to be Eva who plays matchmaker and reunites Ted and Nicole. So, on Monday, we have a spoiler of Eva getting strength and support from someone unlikely. And...

CNN’s culinary journey with Eva Longoria continues this Sunday, June 22, at 10 Pm Et. Eva Longoria: Searching for Spain brings its eighth episode, “Spain’s Big Bang,” a look at how Spanish food made its sudden leap from regional favorite to global sensation. It is a story of tradition meeting innovation, all wrapped up in […]

Eva Longoria: Searching for Spain: Spain’s Big Bang...

CNN’s culinary travelogue, Eva Longoria: Searching for Spain, arrives in Marbella on Sunday, June 22, at 9 Pm Et. This episode, simply titled Marbella, gives viewers an intimate look at Eva Longoria’s life in her adopted Spanish home as she shares the city’s vibrant food culture with friends and family. Longoria, who has made Marbella […]

Eva Longoria: Searching for Spain: Marbella...

During the first season of Poker Face, prodigious director Adam Arkin marveled at the “joyous invention of the show," which compelled him to jump at the opportunity to join the second season as executive producer and director. He says series mastermind Rian Johnson and star Natasha Lyonne "created an environment that was very intoxicating to watch and one that was alluring" for him to immerse himself. It doesn’t hurt that the Peacock murder mystery series attracts “a caliber of actors you don’t often see doing a guest shot on a single episode of television,” and Arkin credits that willingness to “the variety and the chance to try something new and be cast against type.” Arkin sat down with Gold Derby to discuss the two Season 2 episodes he directed, “Sloppy Joseph” and “One Last Case.”

Poker Face challenges each one of its directors because they have to “create an...

Agatha All Alongstar and Tony Award-winning actress Patti LuPone apologizes for recent comments made about other Broadway stars.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, LuPone released a statement on May 31 in response to the overwhelming backlash she received over comments made about Audra McDonald and Kecia Lewis. "For as long as I have worked in the theatre, I have spoken my mind and never apologized. That is changing today," LuPone wrote. "I am deeply sorry for the words I used during The New Yorker interview, particularly about Kecia Lewis, which were demeaning and disrespectful."

"I regret my flippant and emotional responses during this interview, which were inappropriate, and I am devastated that my behavior has offended others and has run counter to what we hold dear in this community. I hope to have the chance to speak to Audra and Kecia personally to offer my sincere apologies," LuPone continued. "I wholeheartedly agree...

CNN unveiled a slate of new originals that includes series featuring Eva Longoria and Tony Shalhoub and the renewal of Have I Got News For You.

The lineup was unveiled today as part of the Warner Bros. Discovery upfront presentation.

Eva Longoria: Searching for France, debuting in 2026, will be the latest in the network’s Searching For franchise. This fall, the network will debut the international food and travel series Tony Shalhoub Breaking Bread.

Announced earlier were two new documentary features, I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not and In the Prime of Life, as the network puts new focus on its CNN Films unit. Other highlights: Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman and Mark Herzog are executive producers of the original series Decades in Sports, while the network will mark the 250th anniversary of the United States with the project tentatively titled This Land Is Your Land, with October Films as producer.

Hideaki Anno’s Neon Genesis Evangelion might be one of the greatest mecha anime series in history, but there are some very twisted elements within the story. These elements had a contentious approach to the narrative and make it a psychological thriller that somehow manages to grab the attention of fans.

Among these many twisted aspects, the one that still haunts Neon Genesis Evangelion fans to this day is the death of Asuka Langley Sohryu, the 14-year-old female character who held a lot of significance within the storyline. Asuka was not so popular among the fans of the series, but even then, she didn’t deserve the kind of ending she received in Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Her death is one of the cruelest parts of the entire narrative, and the fact that it was presented as an alternate ending in End of Evangelion makes it even more brutal. Plus, the...

Beyond the Gates spoilers for Monday, May 5, reveal some explosive moments in the aftermath of Ted Richardson’s (Maurice Johnson) and Nicole Richardson’s (Daphnée Duplaix) anniversary celebration, and Leslie Thomas’s (Trisha Mann-Grant) bombshell.

First off, Eva Thomas (Ambyr Michelle) offers proof of her daughter declaration, while Nicole kicks Ted out of the house. Plus, Vernon Dupree (Clifton Davis) has a very interesting prediction about the future.

Read more below to find out about what is coming up on the new CBS soap!

Eva Thomas Has Proof She’s A Richardson

Beyond the Gates spoilers for Monday, May 5 suggest that both the Dupree and Richardson families will reel. The news about Ted’s affair with Leslie will continue to rock everyone, and the declaration that Eva is his daughter will be hard to shake.

The good news is that even though some may question whether or not Eva is really Ted’s daughter,...

Eva Longoria trades Hollywood glamour for Iberian charm in her new CNN series, “Searching for Spain.” Part travelogue, part culinary adventure, the show follows Longoria as she explores the diverse cultures and climates of Spain, savoring the country’s rich history and, of course, the food. The premiere episode takes us to Barcelona and the surrounding […]

Eva Longoria: Searching for Spain Series Premiere...

Country in Focus: Spain at the Forefront, the European Film Market’s 2025 territory highlight, cuts two ways. TV will be spotlighted Feb. 17 in a Berlinale Series Market double-backed session, Spanish Thrillers, showcasing to works-in-progress titles, and Spanish Connection, where five projects are pitched to an industry audience.

For film, a Producers’ Showcase on Feb. 14 has 10 figures presenting their company and current projects at the Producers Hub. Another 10 producers form part of the Visitors Program at the Berlinale Co-Production Market.

For an analysis of what the companies and projects say about the current state of the Spanish film industry, please read the Spanish cinema Spotlight in Friday’s Variety print Daily. In the meantime, here’s a drill down on the 20 companies and key titles featured at Spain in Focus.

Producers Showcase

Alba Sotorra S.L., Alba Sotorra

Barcelona-based and now established as one of Spain’s leading and far-ranging international co-production practitioners,...

Before making their feature directorial debut with Sundance entry Sorry, Baby — in which they also star and wrote the script — the longest film Eva Victor had ever directed came in with a running time of approximately 60 seconds.

Victor, who uses they/she pronouns, found success in the late 2010s via viral videos on Twitter, often lampooning trending news stories like the creation of a Straight Pride parade in Boston. They regularly racked up millions of views while simultaneously writing stories on the female-focused satire website The Reductress with headlines like, “‘I Want Children Someday,’ Says Man Who Will at Best Stand There Saying, ‘Push Babe.'” At the time, the Bay Area native was living in Brooklyn and looking to break into comedy, ideally with a staffed writing job “at a late night show to one of those guys,” as Victor puts it.

But when the pandemic lockdown happened, Victor didn’t mainline comedies,...

On Friday 17 January 2025, ITV broadcasts Deal or No Deal!

Eva Season 2 Episode 50 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Deal or No Deal,” titled “Eva,” promises to be an exciting installment for fans of the show. Stephen Mulhern will be hosting, guiding viewers through the twists and turns of the game. Eva, the contestant for this episode, is ready to take on the challenge and test her luck with the iconic red boxes.

As the game unfolds, Eva will face the Banker’s mind games, which can often be tricky and deceptive. However, her determination to see through these tactics could lead her to make the right decisions at crucial moments. Each box opened brings new possibilities, and the tension will build as she navigates her way through the game.

Fans can expect moments of suspense and excitement as Eva tries to outsmart the Banker. The episode will showcase her strategy and instincts,...

In a groundbreaking collaboration with NASA, Nikon has taken a giant leap for camera technology by developing a modified version of its mirrorless Z9 camera for the Artemis III lunar mission. This bold step into extraterrestrial photography is set to be showcased at CES 2025, held from January 7–11 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The unveiling marks a pivotal moment in the history of imaging technology as Nikon demonstrates how the Z9 is being adapted for use in the harsh lunar environment. And now you can see (and maybe try) it at CES.

Nikon’s Moon Camera (Modified Z9) The Artemis Mission and Nikon’s Role

The Artemis III mission, part of NASA’s ambitious Artemis program, aims to land astronauts on the Moon by mid-2027. In preparation, Nikon entered a Space Act Agreement with NASA in March 2024 to develop the Handheld Universal Lunar Camera (Hulc). The core of this development is a...

Fans got to know and love Grant Ellis during Jenn Tran's Bachelorette season, but there are still some fun facts that they might not know about The Bachelor season 29 star. Grant, a now-31-year-old day trader who's originally from Newark, New Jersey, shared a lot about himself during The Bachelorette season 21. He started out as a professional basketball player, until an injury ended his career. After that, Grant got into the finance field.

Grant is close to his family, including his mother, and is a self-described mama's boy. During Jenn's season, he shared that his father had struggled with addiction, but he was the proudest he'd ever been of him when he called him and told him that he was checking into rehab. At the time, Grant's dad was sober for two months, and they were rebuilding their relationship. Grant also shared that his number one goal in life...

To say Billie Eilish is talented would be an understatement. Despite only being 23 years old, the pop star has accomplished more than most people will in a lifetime, and now the performer is branching out, having made her acting debut in Swarm. Eilish first exploded onto the music scene with hits like "Bad Guy' and "Ocean Eyes". Since then, Eilish's career has only seen upswings. The musician already has two Oscars for her hit songs from No Time to Die and Barbie. She's also won nine Grammy Awards. Suffice it to say, Eilish is multi-faceted.

Swarm, the 2023 Amazon Prime Video miniseries co-created by Donald Glover and Janine Nabers, is the perfect place for Eilish to show off her acting chops. It centers around a young woman named Andrea "Dre" Greene (Dominique Fishbach) as she falls deeper into obsessive fandom surrounding her favorite pop star. Ni'Jah (Nirine S. Brown). It...

From Bugs Bunny to Spider-Man, cartoon characters don't age. The Simpsons family will never grow old while Marvel and DC Comics' stables of superheroes/villains remain trapped in the illusion of change. People drawn with a pencil and paper are frozen in an instant of time, and even when those images are animated together the characters rarely age. Rarely. The acclaimed mecha anime "Neon Genesis Evangelion," however, is not just a coming-of-age story, but it also reckons with how cartoons (and their fans) prefer to stay children.

Series creator Hideaki Anno helmed the original 1995-1997 run of "Evangelion" (26 episodes and a movie) after coming out of a depressive state. Anno's struggles became the characters'. Central protagonist Shinji Ikari has a responsibility to pilot a giant "Evangelion" cyborg, but he struggles with the Freudian "Hedgehog's Dilemma" (fear of getting close to others lest you hurt them or yourself) even more...

House of the Dragon had the odds stacked against it. Following in the footsteps of a masterpiece is no easy task; however, following up in the mastery of Game of Thrones, which is one of the most watched and beloved shows of all time, is bound to bring disappointment. However, the series managed to prove its existence, impressing critics and audiences alike and walking side by side with its parent series.

A still from House of the Dragon | Credit: Max

While there is no denying that the spin-off series has had people hooked since its first episode was released, it is nowhere near the success of the original series. The impact that Game of Thrones had is unparalleled, forcing the spin-off to play catch-up for most of its run.

One of the best examples of this would be that of the highest-rated episodes from both series. It would seem that...

Despite officially ending in 2021 with the fourth and final film of the Rebuild of Evangelion series, Hideaki Anno's iconic franchise is still making waves among the passionate anime community. After announcing a wildly unexpected collaboration with McDonald's earlier this month, Evangelion has decided to fully lean into the wackiness of this partnership, releasing a promotional video that will leave fans speechless.

If seeing a "Mac Eva" was on your 2024 bingo list, congratulations, because you just won. Hyping up the upcoming release of three Eva-themed burgers in Japanese McDonald's, this video takes iconic scenes from the original anime and adds a new special flavor to them.

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Sunny is powering down for good: Apple TV+ has cancelled the sci-fi mystery starring Rashida Jones after just one season, TVLine has confirmed. (Screen Daily was the first to report the news.)

Sunny starred Jones as Suzie, an American living in Japan who is devastated after her husband and son disappear in a plane crash. To help with her grief, she’s given a chipper domestic robot named Sunny that was made by her husband’s electronics company — only Suzie hates robots. They do establish a bond, though, as Suzie searches for the truth about what really happened to her family.

Neon Genesis Evangelion's Rei Ayanami is an insanely popular character, enough so that she essentially created an entire archetype of anime characters in the form of the emotionless girl. However, series creator Hideaki Anno nearly forgot she existed while making the series, and didn't seem to consider her too highly at all.

Rei is introduced early in Evangelion, but in her first appearances, she's gravely injured and unable to really communicate. It takes quite a while for fans to get to know who Rei is as a character, and her complicated role within the story certainly didn't help matters. Despite this, many fans found themselves drawn towards Rei from the moment she appeared. There's just something about Rei's character that is instantly appealing, at least to a certain group of fans. Even Shinji is struck by seeing Rei for the first time, and she ends up being a motivating...

Montevideo, Uruguay — “Vainilla,” “The Condor Daughter” “Baptism” and “Lux Noctis” proved the big winners at Ventana Sur long-running showcases Copia Final/Primer Corte, Animation! and Blood Window as dozens of industry awards were announced Friday at the first Ventana Sur Río de la Plata, which unspooled Dec.2-6 in Montevideo.

Also scoring a flurry of prizes were “Eva” and “Girls Ground” in an award spread which serves to not only highlight titles with a running chance of selection for 2025 A-list festivals but also point up emerging talent and trends in Latin America filmmaking.

Following, a breakdown of major winners in the most established sections at 2024’s Ventana Sur, Latin America’s weightiest film-tv meet and market.

Primer Corte

A pix-in-post showcase for first-cut titles, some in very early stage of editing, Primer Corte saw one runaway winner: “Vainilla.” A first feature from Mexican Mayra Hermosilla, depicting a late ‘80s family...

Ben Watkins’ TV adaptation of James Patterson’s iconic book series, “Cross” is ready to leave on the edge of your seats. But it also might make get you on your feet with its jammin’ playlist.

Watkins crafted this new vision of “Cross,” which takes place in the nation’s capital of Washington, D.C., where criminals lurk during the day and the night. But no crime is too big of a challenge for Cross.

Hits from music legends like Chaka Khan and southern Hip Hop classics like Rick Ross’ “Hustlin’ play throughout all the action. So we decided to list all the songs you’ve heard, or can expect to hear, as you tune in.

The playlist made its debut along with the premiere of “Cross” on Thursday. And you can check it out in one of three ways: on Apple Music, Spotify or Amazon Music.

Here’s the playlist list below.

Camila José Donoso’s “Antitropical,” William Reyes’ “Eva,” and Manuel Ponce de Leon’s “In All My Journeys I Am Returning” are potential highlights at this year’s Ventana Sur industry centrepiece, its Primer Corte, and Copia Final pix-in-post screenings.

Penned with “Chile, ’76” co-scribe Alejandra Moffat, the fourth film from José Donoso whose “Nona: If They Soak Me, I’ll Burn Them” saw limited theatrical release, “Antitropical” marks a step up in scale, says producer Roberto Doveris (“The Prince”).

Marking history in the making, “Eva” is the first film financed by the Honduran Institute of Cinematography. Produced with a sense of solidarity between Colombia, whose Candelaria Films produced with Reyes own Opida label and Fosforito Films, the production was boarded as an an associate producer by Jayro Bustamante’s high-flying La Casa de Producción which trained the non-pro cast.

Luciana Piantanida’s “All the Strength,” Carlos Sánchez Giraldo’s...

Video game publisher Konami has recently been trying to regain some of their fans after years of poor business decisions. They lost fans over the infamous fallout with Hideo Kojima and the focus on gambling and mobile games. Now they will be remaking one of the most popular entries in the Metal Gear franchise Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater.

In preparation for the remake’s release and the 20th anniversary of the original on the PlayStation 2, a video presentation was posted. The video featured original Naked Snake actor David Hayter, along with two other actors-actress Lori Alan who played The Boss and actress Jodi Benson who was revealed to have voiced Snake’s love interest Eva.

For the past two decades Jodi Benson herself was never officially named as the voice of Eva, instead going under the name “Suzetta Miñet”.

For years fans have debated over who was the...

Actress Gabrielle Union recently made an appearance at the 2024 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles. While there, the actress stunned on the red carpet. However, fans were also startled by a change in her appearance, noting it on social media.

Gabrielle Union Made An Impression With Sequins

Starting her career in sitcoms like Friends and Sister, Sister, Union first made a name for herself appearing in late 1990s teen movies. Her big breakout role was considered the cheerleading teen comedy Bring It On.

Since then, Union has become known for her roles in film like Deliver Us from Eva, Daddy’s Little Girls, Think Like a Man and its sequel. She also notably starred in the BET drama series Being Mary Jane. Outside of her acting roles, she also notably served as a judge for America’s Got Talent during its fourteenth season.

Gabrielle Union – YouTube

This past Sunday, the actress appeared...

The big-budget drama series often get the most attention at MIPCOM Cannes, the world’s largest television market. But this year is time for unscripted to shine.

Hit by a sluggish advertising market and a reality check on overblown predictions of global streaming growth, broadcaster have shrunk their acquisition budgets. Cost-cutting and profitability are the new buzzwords. And nothing says low-cost/high-return than non-fiction formats.

Here’s The Hollywood Reporter‘s MIPCOM Hot List of non-scripted titles — from high-concept game shows to celebrity-driven reality shows and investigative documentaries — that promise to grab buyers’ attention at this year’s market.

The Americas

Format Natural History

Pitch From BBC Studios Natural History Unit, producers of multi-Emmy Award-winning Planet Earth and Blue Planet, and Universal Television Alternative Studio, comes this 11-part nature documentary series on the natural wonders of the American continent. Narrated by Tom Hanks and scored by two-time Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer.

There's perhaps no character from the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise more iconic than Rei Ayanami, who's even more popular than the series' giant mechs. Now, a recent fan-favorite collectible based on the Eva pilot is set to return to retailers in 2025.

Based on the character's appearance in one of the Evangelion movies, this "long-haired Rei" figure showcases a different look for the bashful and demure heroine. One of several toys based on this version of Rei, the oft-delayed Good Smile Company rendition was actually first shown years ago. The re-release of the figure also coincides with a major anniversary year for the franchise as a whole, making the item even more special.

Related Evangelion's Asuka Goes Cyberpunk-Casual for Radio Eva's New U.S. Release

Based on the artwork of Mai Yoneyama, the voguish new Radio Eva Asuka statue gives the Evangelion character a figurine that can now be pre-ordered.

Exclusive: Viaplay will debut scripted shows Rebus and Ronja the Robber’s Daughter in the U.S. in November.

Both shows were Viaplay originals that were sold after the streamer retooled last year in a face of financial challenges, and now come to Viaplay’s U.S. service through Viaplay Content Distribution.

Rebus stars Richard Rankin (Outlander) in the title role as the gruff Scottish detective. Set in Edinburgh, the crime thriller reimagines the John Rebus character as a younger Detective Sergeant, drawn into a violent criminal conflict that turns personal when his brother Michael, a former soldier, crosses the line into criminality.

It will debut on Thursday, November 7, with all six episodes available via the Viaplay U.S. service, which is distributed through third-party platforms.

The show launched on BBC One in the UK earlier this year and did solid linear and streaming numbers. Originally produced by Eleventh Hour Films...

Few anime wield as powerful an influence on the medium as Neon Genesis Evangelion has since its 1995 anime debut. The original series expands far past mere mecha genre conventions, exploring intense and surreal imagery and taut psychological tension, and is credited as one of the biggest series behind the 1990s anime boom and otaku culture expansion. One particular fan, an Italian cosplayer known as Rin with user handles u/angellucky111 on Reddit and luckyrin_ on Instagram, captures the essence of one of Neon Genesis Evangelion's iconic Eva pilots, Asuka Langley Sry.

Asuka is a haughty individual, often using her abrasive tendencies to mask a deeper sense of vulnerability, especially when she's forced to depend on others, viewing this as a sign of weakness. As a result, not only are her various outfits already a distinctive anime cosplay aspiration, but even embodying these characteristics is an endeavor on its own.

When it comes to attire and aesthetics, Neon Genesis Evangelion and its main characters are known for giant mecha and plugsuits. Now, a fresh new collectible is representing an artistic take on Asuka from the franchise's lifestyle brand.

The new Asuka figurine by Hobby Max showcases her in far more casual clothing, albeit with a slightly cyberpunk-like aesthetic. Decked out and stylish in her urban clothes, the depiction of Asuka is based on an illustration by Mai Yoneyama. While it might not include a giant robot, this version of Asuka is easily her most fashionable to date and set to release in the U.S. via retailers such as BigBadToyStore.

Related Evangelion's Rei Ayanami Gets Her Own Signature Cookies in Exclusive Release

An upcoming Evangelion event in Japan will have several exclusive items, including tasty "Ring Cookies" based on the beloved character Rei Ayanami.

Asuka Gets Contemporary With New...

The official Neon Genesis Evangelion store has pushed special wireless earphones up for grabs, each with its own unique design theme based on the famous Eva pilots from the franchise.

These items were recently promoted via the Eva store's social media account on X (formerly Twitter), linking to the official website that shows off other variations of the earphones. According to the original post, the voiced instruction guide for the product is narrated by Miki Nagasawa -- the long-time voice actor of Maya Ibuki. Maya is certainly the most popular of the three Nerv technicians that help the Eva pilots throughout the series, and having her as the voice of the guide is a neat bonus for potential buyers. From the earphones themselves to the case they come with, this new merchandise is inspired by various design elements of the franchise that fans will easily recognize.

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Evangelion Neon Genesis is one of Anime's greatest masterpieces. It's hard to find an anime fan anywhere who hasn't seen or at least heard of the series. This might be partly due to the series' early addition to Netflix when it first expanded into the anime genre, but even before then, it stood its ground as a cult classic among fans, with the series and movies spanning a total of 26 years. The newer movies generated some mixed reviews from fans, but that's understandable as to how far apart the series and movies are. The two most recent movies alone had a 9-year gap, which definitely gave too much time for audiences to develop their headcanon for how the series should progress, and also left hype unchecked.

One thing is for certain, the art for Evangelion is some of the most creative visual experiences in anime, and through the years the...

The Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise is no stranger to unique and sometimes even slightly off-the-wall merchandise. Now, fans can go off to the races with a figure of Asuka that emulates a previous release with another Eva pilot.

The "Sega Neon Genesis Evangelion Racing Luminasta Asuka Shikinami Langley (Pit Walk) Figure" portrays a version of Evangelion heroine Asuka dressed as a pit queen for a racing event. Taking up racing as a welcome reprieve from fighting against monstrous Angels, the Asuka figure is now available for pre-order. It's also the perfect complement to the accompanying figure of Rei Ayanami, which was released in the U.S. earlier this year.

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In the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise, there's perhaps no character more despised than Gendo Ikari. Now, fans can order a new figure of Shinji's antagonistic father based on his appearance in the most recent movie series.

Based specifically on how he looked in the Rebuild of Evangelion reboot movies, the new figma Gendo Ikari collectible is perfectly detailed to recreate the movie's moments. Sporting his redesigned glasses and able to achieve his iconic pose, the new toy is a dastardly good work of art that's ready to rejoin Yui. It's also only one of several new collectibles created for the still popular Evangelion property.

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In László Benedek's 1953 crime drama "The Wild One," a young woman dancing with a member of the Black Rebels Motorcycle Club asks their leader, the pouty-lipped Johnny (Marlon Brando), what he's rebelling against, to which Johnny replies, unsmiling, "Whaddya got?" The most famous line of Brando's career up there with "I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse," it also might as well have been a mission statement for the notoriously temperamental, wild card actor.

Brando's career trajectory reflected his disposition. Where the 1950s saw him collecting accolades and awards left and right, the actor's ill-reputable conduct overshadowed practically everything he did onscreen in the decade that came after. It wasn't until the '70s that Brando's legacy as a screen icon was restored, even as he continued to try and sabotage himself with his unpredictable behavior and seeming apathy towards many of the films he worked on.

Rei Ayanami, long since one of the most iconic and popular characters from the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise, has received a new figure courtesy of Sega. The new release shows off Rei's "fantastical beauty" with extremely detailed long hair -- something of a rarity since the character is primarily seen throughout the original series and most of the films with a far shorter pageboy hairstyle.

The Sega Fave official website is selling the new Evangelion figure modeled after the ever-popular Rei Ayanami. Officially named the "Rei Ayanami Long Hair Ver. Figure," the 1/7 figure is made of Pvc and Abs, measuring approximately W135 mm x D150 mm x H118 mm, and will be released in July 2025 in Japan. Fans can preorder until Oct. 7, 2024. However, the heavy detail of the figure, as seen below, means that it's been priced at a somewhat steep 19,800 yen (US$125).

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From Season 1 to Season 2, the characters of Eva Lasting have grown up so much. They’ve faced a lot of challenges that have really made them mature. It’s amazing to see how they’ve changed and evolved. So, what exactly happened to these characters? We’ll find out all the answers in this Eva Lasting cast and character guide.

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Eva

Eva is headstrong, courageous, and always up for a challenge. She truly is one of a kind. Francisca Estevez, as Eva, is a showstopper for all the boys at Jose Maria School, being the first girl in the class. Naturally, she stood out not just because she was the only girl and stunning, but also because of her rebellious spirit. Eva challenged the norms, stood against injustice, and was always there for her friends in times of need. She wore her feminist badge with pride. As the series progresses,...

Ultimate Mechamaru and Eva 02 have similar capabilities and design, but differ in their power sources and attacks. The pilots' skills and experience play a crucial role in determining the outcome of a battle. Eva 02's At Field and Asuka's experience give it an edge over Ultimate Mechamaru in a close fight.

Mecha anime has always delivered amazing, eye-catching fights, and fans often wonder how two giant robots from different franchises would fare against each other, especially if taken from series from different eras. One of the most recent examples of impressive mecha designs is Ultimate Mechamaru Mode: Absolute in Jujutsu Kaisen, a creation of Jujutsu sorcerer Kokichi Muta. But how would Kokichis mecha hold up to perhaps the most famous mecha in anime, the Eva Units from Neon Genesis Evangelion?

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Good Smile Company has announced a re-release of the Plamax Asuka Shikinami Langley model kit from the popular mecha series Neon Genesis Evangelion. Originally released as a Pvc scale figure in 2011, the Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance interpretation of the second child is available now for hobbyists with a steady hand.

Good Smile Company is again producing the Asuka model kit based on her appearance in 2011s Evangelion 2.0: You Can (Not) Advance. While the complete Pvc scale figure was released to coincide with the North American release of the second film in the Rebuild of Evangelion film series, Good Smile Company originally released her in Plamax model kit form, with its popularity now demanding a more modern re-release.

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In the never-ending debate regarding which television sitcom should be considered the best of all time, it'd be incredibly difficult to leave Seinfeld out of the conversation. At the time of its original run, it was far and away from the typical sitcoms that were airing at the time. It lacked the family dynamic seen in shows like Full House and The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, as well as the wholesome sentiment of Friends, but that's also what made it such a phenomenon. It was a show whose humor came from its unlikable main characters tackling absurd and often uncomfortable situations with a slightly more cynical edge. One of the show's most popular episodes, Season 4's "The Outing", is one that perfectly encapsulates the show's comedic essence.

While often seen as one of the show's best episodes, it was also one that had a somewhat troubling production compared to most of the others.