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Ps Plus Game Catalog offerings for August range from brutal and gory fighting shenanigans to an original single-player-focused game featuring Marvel’s greatest superhero. There’s something for everyone in this month’s Extra and Premium Game Catalog additions, and players should be prepared to try out a variety of indie titles and Aaa heavy-hitters.

All the games listed below will be available to play from August 19, so it’s only a few days until a slew of new and iconic titles get added to the ever-expanding PlayStation Plus Game Catalog. Without further ado, here are all the titles that are joining the Ps Plus Extra Game Catalog and Ps Plus Premium this month.

1. Mortal Kombat 1

Platforms: PS5

Mortal Kombat 1 viciously slices its way onto the Ps Plus Extra Game Catalog, taking cinematic brutality to another level. Set in a newly forged timeline created by Fire God Liu Kang after...

On Sunday July 13 2025, Nickelodeon broadcasts Unicorn Academy!

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The upcoming episode of “Unicorn Academy,” titled “The Hidden Temple,” promises to be an exciting adventure for fans of the show. Set to air on Nickelodeon, this episode features Wildstar, a beloved character known for her adventurous spirit. While riding along the Skyberry Trail, Wildstar encounters a chilling presence that is linked to grim magic. This unexpected scare sets off a chain of events that leads the group on a thrilling quest.

As the story unfolds, the group races to discover a long-forgotten temple filled with mysteries and dangers. This ancient place is sure to be packed with challenges that test the characters’ courage and teamwork. The temple’s secrets could hold the key to understanding the grim magic that spooked Wildstar, making it a crucial part of the adventure.

Viewers can expect to see the characters working together,...

In the upcoming episode of “Unicorn Academy,” titled “Under Starglow Lake,” viewers can expect an exciting adventure filled with magic and friendship. The episode airs on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at 9:30 Am on Nickelodeon. This week, a dark force threatens the beloved academy as grim magic contaminates the water supply. The unicorns face a serious challenge, as their powers are closely tied to the purity of Starglow Lake.

Sophia, one of the academy’s brave students, takes center stage in this episode. With the unicorns at risk of losing their magic, she must find a way to save the lake. The stakes are high, and time is running out. What makes this episode even more intriguing is the introduction of an unlikely ally who joins Sophia on her quest. Together, they will face challenges and discover the true meaning of teamwork and courage.

As the story unfolds, viewers will be drawn...

“Unicorn Academy” is set to enchant audiences when it debuts on Nickelodeon at 9:00 Am on Sunday, July 6, 2025. This new animated series takes viewers to the magical world of Unicorn Island, where adventure and friendship await. The story revolves around a brave teen and her five schoolmates who find themselves facing a dark force threatening their beloved academy.

As the plot unfolds, the young heroes must band together to protect their home. Each character brings unique strengths and personalities to the group, making their journey both exciting and relatable. The challenges they face will test their courage and teamwork, highlighting the importance of friendship and believing in oneself.

The vibrant animation and captivating storyline promise to draw in fans of all ages. With magical creatures and thrilling escapades, “Unicorn Academy” is sure to become a favorite. Viewers can expect laughter, heartwarming moments, and plenty of surprises as the brave teens...

Japanese Breakfast has released “My Baby (Got Nothing At All),” a song she made for Celine Song’s new A24 film Materialists. Listen to the track below.

Materialists hits theaters on June 13th. The accompanying soundtrack and score for Materialists was made by Daniel Pemberton and will release the same day. The film will also feature two covers by singer Baby Rose, one of Nico and the Velvet Underground’s “I’ll Be Your Mirror” and another of Nat King Cole’s “That’s All.”

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Written and directed by Song, Materialists follows a professional matchmaker (Dakota Johnson) who finds herself caught in a love triangle between her ex-lover (Chris Evans) and a new beau (Pedro Pascal).

This isn’t the first time Michelle Zauner has created music for the screen. Back in 2024, she recorded a rendition of “The Ballad of the Witches’ Road” for the...

Japanese Breakfast has released “My Baby (Got Nothing At All),” a song she made for Celine Song’s new A24 film Materialists. Listen to the track below.

Materialists hits theaters on June 13th. The accompanying soundtrack and score for Materialists was made by Daniel Pemberton and will release the same day. The film will also feature two covers by singer Baby Rose, one of Nico and the Velvet Underground’s “I’ll Be Your Mirror” and another of Nat King Cole’s “That’s All.”

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Written and directed by Song, Materialists follows a professional matchmaker (Dakota Johnson) who finds herself caught in a love triangle between her ex-lover (Chris Evans) and a new beau (Pedro Pascal).

This isn’t the first time Michelle Zauner has created music for the screen. Back in 2024, she recorded a rendition of “The Ballad of the Witches’ Road” for the...

The festival closing was officiated today by Fadli Zon, Minister of Culture, Ri, during a traditional Open-Air Cinema (Layar Tancap) presenting a selection of Balinese and Indonesian films. The community event was attended by many leading filmmakers, notable personalities, community leaders, and Sanur stakeholders.

The closing night featured two IMAX films shot in Indonesia: Under The Sea by Howard Hall and Born To Be Wild by David Lickley (USA). Balinale presented the first ever 3D IMAX screening in Bali. The festival opened with 2025 Academy® Award Winning feature animation Flow directed by Gints Zilbalodis (Latvia).

Last night the jury of the Bali International Film Festival announced this year’s winning films in five categories celebrating the exceptional creative and technical teams for their captivating storytelling and quality of filmmaking.

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Winner: Amal / Hope – Eros Zhao (USA)

Jury statement: “A lovely short film and a heartfelt story about how “the same” we are,...

Netflix adds more gripping thriller series, more true crime, comedy, and as always, a show for the kids. I'm not sure, but I believe those are all separate entries. Let's dive in and find out.

You can always rely on Netflix for shows that will absolutely freak you out, amiright? For me, it's usually the bizarre kiddie shows. Yeah, I know that for some people, it's those behind-the-scenes investigations of some sordid true crime. The great thing about your favorite streaming service is that they have something for everyone. And wow, is that ever true this week.

Based on their taglines, the penultimate offerings this week seem like they've been stolen from the Hallmark and Lifetime channels. I mean, two of the three movies involve widows. You know that's the main character in every other movie on those channels.

Then again, if they were that cheesy, they would be on...

The poorly reviewed new thriller movie starring The Weeknd is on track for a disappointing theatrical run. The musical artist, whose non-stage name is Abel Tesfaye, has won four Grammy Awards and earned six No. 1 hits, including "Can't Feel My Face," "Starboy," "Save Your Tears," and "Blinding Lights." One of those hits, "Earned It," was released as part of the Fifty Shades of Grey soundtrack and earned the star an Oscar nomination, though he lost to Sam Smith and Jimmy Napes for the song "Writing's on the Wall" from Spectre.

In recent years, Tesfaye has been increasingly exploring the world of film and television. In addition to appearing as himself in the Adam Sandler thriller Uncut Gems in 2019, he has voiced characters in The Simpsons and American Dad!, similarly playing himself in the latter series. His most notable onscreen contribution is the HBO drama The Idol, which he co-created with...

Writer-director Andrew DeYoung’s Friendship, featuring Tim Robinson in his first starring film role, boasts a strong supporting cast, including the likes of Paul Rudd, Kate Mara, and Jack Dylan Grazer. The movie's limited May 9 theatrical release, followed by a wide release on May 23, marks the second A24 flick to head to theaters in quick succession for Rudd, with Death of a Unicorn failing to capture audience imagination. Earning just $15 million at the global box office to date, which is only just enough to recoup the film's reported production budget, a 54% on review Rotten Tomatoes solidifies just how poorly Death of a Unicorn has performed.

Thankfully for Rudd, the upcoming Friendship will look to turn the tide on his A24 fortune, with early reviews of the movie on the aforementioned review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes seeing the film earn a huge 91% critic approval rating, almost double the score achieved by Death of a Unicorn.

On Thursday 1 May 2025, 5 broadcasts The Yorkshire Vet!

Season 20 Episode 5 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Yorkshire Vet” promises to be both heartwarming and engaging. Viewers will follow Julian Norton as he helps a special goat named Unicorn. This goat stands out with its unique one-horned appearance, and Julian’s expertise will surely shine as he assists in its care. The bond between animals and their caretakers often brings touching moments, and Unicorn’s story is likely to be no exception.

In addition to Unicorn, the episode features a Shetland bull that also needs attention. The challenges of caring for different animals are always a highlight of the show, and this bull is sure to add to the mix of fascinating veterinary work. Julian’s dedication to his patients highlights the important role vets play in the lives of animals.

Meanwhile, Peter Wright takes center stage as he operates on...

With those giant mecha battles and captivating characters, Gundam has been winning fans over since 1979. From Mobile Suit Gundam to Gundam Wing, Yoshiyuki Tomino’s popular franchise has introduced fans to countless heroes as well as villains that just keep you hooked till the end.

And remember those raw wars and shady politics scenes? It certainly managed to set up the big stage for some of the coolest villains in this series. But only a few stood out according to a recent viral poll revealing Gundam’s most attractive villain. So, any guess who took the crown?

Who gets the most attractive villain crown in Gundam?

It is Char Aznable, the “Red Comet”, who has finally earned the title after capturing the imagination of fans for decades. If you’re a longtime fan, this shouldn’t come as a huge surprise, as his character has that aura that is just next-level.

After 20 years in the business, there are a few things that Will Poulter has noticed about his public perception, and they’ve been coming up a lot lately. The first is that few people can accept the fact that he really is British. When he appeared in a surprise guest role on season two of The Bear as the soft-spoken and heavily tattooed English pastry chef Luca, his West London accent was so authentic, nobody believed it was real. He remembers getting a review in which the critic wrote “Will Poulter does his best attempt at a British accent …”

“People are also commenting on my height,” he goes on, referencing the second thing the public gets wrong about him. “Everyone says, ‘You’re taller than I thought you’d be.’ I never know what to say — I grew up short, and it very much formed my entire personality. So, I...

Sunday Am Writethru: Like a huntsman lurking around in the woods, Jason Statham’s A Working Man scared Disney’s Snow White into second place at the office, $15.2M to $14.2M.

At a time when feature production development executives have their faces in their hands, baffled at what works at the box office, let’s not deny the attraction of the tried and true meat and potatoes dude action movie, which can still find an audience. Keep in mind part of the allure her to after with this $40M Statham pic is it’s based on the Chuck Dixon book series about a retired counter-terrorism agent turned construction worker who’s pulled back into his old career. There are several books and ample Transporter opportunity for Statham in the near future. The screenplay was written by Sylvester Stallone and David Ayer, who directed the pic. The opening here isn’t...

Captain America: Brave New World Worldwide Box Office: Beats Eternals’ Global Run (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Captain America: Brave New World is slowly achieving new milestones at the worldwide box office. It has crossed the global haul of one of the MCU’s controversial movies, Eternals. The film is controversial because it did not earn as much as other films and was also not met with positive reviews. Anthony Mackie’s film is trying its best not to become one of the five lowest-grossing MCU films.

Eternals was released in 2021 and featured a grand cast of the top Hollywood stars. It featured Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, Kit Harington, Salma Hayek, and Angelina Jolie. The MCU movie featured the immortal beings who came out of hiding after thousands of years to protect Earth from their ancient counterparts, the Deviants.

Disney’s “Snow White” remake may melt enough in its second weekend for Amazon MGM’s actioner “A Working Man” to open on top of the box office. The close match-up for first will only yield a modest prize though, as other new features like A24’s “Death of a Unicorn” and Universal’s “The Woman in the Yard” post more muted openings.

“A Working Man” led the way on Friday, earning $5.6 million across its opening day and preview screenings from 3,262 locations. The R-rated action conspiracy thriller, which sees Jason Statham reteaming with director David Ayer just over a year after the pair bowed “The Beekeeper,” is also getting boosted ticket prices from some premium large-format auditoriums like Dolby and 4Dx.

Now projecting a $15.6 million debut, “Working Man” is pacing a touch behind the $16 million opening weekend earned by “The Beekeeper” in January 2024, which later posted a strong multiplier and...

Death of a Unicorn’s Alex Scharfman knows he’s fortunate to be able to say that his feature directorial debut is an A24 film that’s led by Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega. But the writer-director has more than paid his dues the last 15-plus years, mainly as a producer, all while refining the craft of screenwriting. Along the way, Rudd, through their shared manager, took notice of a Scharfman-penned script called The Cats of Baxley, which Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s Point Grey had possession of at the time. From there, Rudd indirectly encouraged Scharfman to write something with him in mind, and that something eventually took on the form of Death of a Unicorn.

The creature feature centers around father-daughter, Elliot (Rudd) and Ridley Kintner (Jenna Ortega), as they journey to the mountainside lodge of Elliot’s Sackler-esque employer, the Leopolds. While en route to the intimate company retreat,...

Citizens of Louisiana only have to look up at their state flag to see an animal doing some pretty wild — and deeply symbolic — stuff out of a medieval bestiary. But the goal of A24’s “Death of a Unicorn” is to craft a fresh creature feature out of a very old understanding of the mythological horned horses.

It might be a surprise to some folks to learn just how often murderous unicorns have been considered in myth. Just because that hasn’t been our cultural understanding of them in the last 50 years or so — instead, we’re used to seeing them in a sparkly, Lisa Frank-esque lighter — director Alex Scharfman reasoned there was a lot of room to surprise audiences with the unicorn’s “true” nature.

“There’s a great Jorge Luis Borges quote from his ‘Book of Imaginary Beings’ where he says the first unicorn story is almost identical to the latest,...

First off, here’s a big warning to parents looking for family-friendly fantasy flicks: this “ain’t one of those. Yes, I know that “word” in the main title caught your eye, but don’t be misled. The title’s first word should provide a hint, along with the studio producing and releasing it, the “off kilter” current “indie” studio “darling”, A24. No, it’s a satire of current events that involves the mythical title creation, a critter that’s a staple on kids’ clothing and decor. And, as with many monster movies, modern-day tech can’t really dominate the magical legends from humanity’s earliest (thousands of years) days. Films have explored this idea in “fairy tale fable fear-flicks” about mermaids and genies (or the djinn). With this week’s release, we find out what kind of carnage ensues after the Death Of A Unicorn.

The story begins on...

By the time Anthony Carrigan’s Emmy-nominated run on Barry concluded in 2023, he’d already reaffirmed his independent and blockbuster ambitions to his reps.

The Massachusetts native wasted no time turning those desires into reality, beginning with A24’s Death of a Unicorn and followed by James Gunn’s Superman. The former, which marks the feature directorial debut of writer-director Alex Scharfman, is the latest of many examples in which the powerhouse indie studio has attracted top-tier talent for its interesting, unconventional choices and taste. The comedic creature feature boasts yet another decorated cast, as Carrigan stands shoulder to shoulder with the likes of Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter, Téa Leoni and Richard E. Grant.

Carrigan plays Griff, the aggrieved butler to the Sackler-esque pharma family, the Leopolds, who invite their lawyer, Elliot Kintner (Rudd), and his daughter, Ridley (Ortega), for a retreat at their mountainside lodge. Along the way,...

With roots dating back to the late '50s, the mecha anime genre is easily one of the oldest and most varied in the medium. Many creators have used the genre as a vehicle to tell war stories, featuring kids barely in their teens holding it together in a world where every day could be their last.

It can be daunting to figure out the ideal way around this animated world with hundreds of possible shows to watch. Fortunately, the best mecha anime series of all time quickly distinguish themselves. Whether viewers are new to the genre or want more mecha goodness, there's no shortage of excellent mecha anime to enjoy.

Updated by Sage Ashford, March 23rd, 2024: The mecha anime genre has enough classic series to watch to keep an anime fan busy for years. Even the big franchises like Gundam and Macross have a few underrated gems that...

The unicorn. A fantastical creature that has adorned fantasy book covers, childhood bedrooms, mousepads, and just about anything you can think of. But in Alex Scharfman's monster comedyDeath of a Unicorn, the horned equestrian is portrayed as a misunderstood, but still oh-so-vicious killing machine. Much like Cocaine Bear,Death of a Unicorn takes the conventions of a monster movie, and splatters blood and gore onto the walls, while still being incredibly silly. What makes Death of a Unicorn go the extra mile is also the massive heart it wears on its sleeve.

Spin Master, producers of the long-running "Paw Patrol" TV series and movie, will release the next season of the animated "Unicorn Academy", based on books by Julie Sykes, "...following 'Sophia' as she discovers her destiny as a 'unicorn' rider", streaming April 9, 2025 on Netflix:

"... 'Unicorn Academy' is the boarding school of every kid’s dreams. Located on 'Unicorn Island', Sophia and the rest of the freshman class must bond with a unicorn to unlock their magical powers.

"Only then can they learn to become revered protectors of the island and its magic — all while balancing classwork and navigating new friendships..."

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George Lucas and J.R.R. Tolkien created incredible fantasy universes that defined generations of storytelling. But while Western fans debate whether the Silmarils outshine kyber crystals, anime has quietly put forth fantastic franchises so steeped in lore they could dwarf Middle-earth.

The best anime franchises, no matter how many entries they have, stand out for constructing living mythologies that aren't afraid to bend and break the audience's—or its characters'—preconceived notions about the world. From cosmic hierarchies to multiversal rewrites, these ten anime franchises pack enough metaphysical weight to challenge and perhaps surpass the Western world's most beloved IP giants, Star Wars and Lord of the Rings.

Mobile Suit Gundam Has More Timelines & Political Machinations Than Star Wars & Lotr Franchise Installments: Mobile Suit Gundam, Zeta Gundam, Gundam Wing, Gundam Seed, Gundam 00, Iron-Blooded Orphans, Gundam Unicorn, The Witch from Mercury Image via Bandai Namco

Mobile Suit Gundamis one of the few...

Hulu’s latest sleeper hit, Paradise, belongs to the mystery box category of TV shows, a genre that explores the puzzling causality of events in the story, building its exclusive mythos set in a controlled environment—occasionally isolated from the rest of the world. A key motif of the genre, reflected in shows like From, Silo, and Lost too, is the way the makers try to use the background score and soundtrack to enhance the narrative treatment—by creating an enigmatic effect or hinting at what’s to come and motivations of the characters. This is most prominently reflected in David Lynch’s masterpiece, Twin Peaks, both the movies and series, where Angelo Badalamenti composed themes and scores that did justice to Lynch’s surreal vision. The importance of music as a suggestive narrative device is also realized in Paradise, as composer Siddhartha Khosla’s usage of background scores and tracks suggests.

Exclusive: UK drama producer Fictionhouse, founded by Dominic Cooke and Kate Horton, is closing its doors with the pair both pursuing their own theater projects.

The pair set up Fictionhouse in 2020 with a remit to work up projects across film, stage and TV. They had previously worked together during a prolific spell at the Royal Court Theatre, and both were also at the UK’s National Theatre.

Fictionhouse is ultimately part of Newen Studios, the production and distribution group owned by French broadcast giant TF1. Newen, which is about to be rebadged as Studio TF1, confirmed to Deadline that Fictionhouse is shuttering.

Newen’s investment in Fictionhouse was originally made through Ringside Media, an investment arm of Gub Neal and Kate Bennetts’ Newen-backed Ringside Studios label, which made Liaison for Apple.

Neither Cooke or Horton would comment when contacted by Deadline. It is understood the former will focus on freelance directing.

The official trailer has been released for the new A24 film Death of a Unicorn. Though it features Ghostbusters and Wednesday stars, the movie might be the strangest yet from lead actors Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega. The film is set to hit theaters on March 28, 2025.

In Death of a Unicorn, per the synopsis, "A father (Paul Rudd) and daughter (Jenna Ortega) accidentally hit and kill a unicorn while en route to a weekend retreat, where his billionaire boss (Richard E. Grant) seeks to exploit the creature’s miraculous curative properties." The trailer can be viewed below.

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Halfway through season 1 and "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man" has been gladly drafting its supporting characters and villains from all corners of Marvel Comics. Peter Parker's (Hudson Thames) best friend Nico Minoru (Grace Song) is from "The Runaways," and his schoolboy crush isn't Mary Jane Watson or Liz Allan -- it's Pearl Pangan (Cathy Ang). In the comics, Pearl is a recently-introduced water-themed superhero named Wave. Time will tell if her animated self takes on that identity, or if Nico will become a sorcerer.

The people who do have super-abilities are the series villains, the latest one being Unicorn/Mila Masaryk. True to her name, she can blast an energy beam from a helmet she wears. In this version, the weapon is supplied by Doctor Otto Octavius (Hugh Dancy). Complementing the Unicorn imagery, Mila wears her hair in a mane-like mohawk.

This article contains minor spoilers for Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 1, now streaming on Disney+.

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man promises to bring new and exciting ideas to the Spider-Verse. The Disney+ animated series introduces a new iteration of Marvel's beloved wall-crawler. But there are also callbacks to classic Spider-Man villains and past Marvel Cinematic Universe projects to keep longtime fans engaged. How exactly does this Spidey fit into the big picture?

Cbr spoke with Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man showrunner, head writer and executive producer Jeff Trammell about developing such an ambitious series. Trammell also explored what it was like to bring such iconic characters to life. And he explained how the series looks back on the MCU and may even connect to a beloved series like Loki.

Cbr: Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man has incredible attention to detail, not only in the story itself, but also in paralleling MCU moments as well as comic narratives.

Throughout the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise, some Gundam pilots in the various anime have become more popular than others. Now, a recent Japanese poll has decided the strongest of these mecha anime characters, although many fans can likely predict the results.

Featuring characters such as Amuro Ray, Char Aznable, Domon Kasshu and others, the poll looked at the best Gundam pilot of them all. Receiving nearly 25,000 votes, the poll included characters from across the franchise's 46-year-history. While the winner may not surprise people, the other rankings in the poll could well do just that. The top 10 list can be seen below.

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Exclusive: Jordan Belfort, the real-life Wolf of Wall Street, who was portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese’s movie, set up Stratton Oakmont in the late ‘80s with Danny Porush.

This brokerage, which participated in pump-and-dump schemes as it defrauded shareholders, is set to be the subject of a new feature documentary from the team behind Hulu’s WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn doc.

Campfire Studios, which was also behind Netflix’s The Menendez Brothers doc and Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, has teamed up with director Jed Rothstein for the untitled doc.

It will chart the real story of the notorious brokerage firm, which closed in 1996 before its founders were indicted for securities fraud and money laundering. It will feature first-hand accounts from the people who made the firm tick and highlight Stratton Oakmont’s suspiciously successful and calamitous seven years in operation, and the lasting effect on its employees,...

Remember those heady days of “Wizards of Waverly Place?” The Russo family’s magical mishaps were a staple of Disney Channel, and now, with “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place,” we’re back in that world, albeit with a slightly different focus. This Friday’s episode, “Potions Eleven,” finally addresses a long-dangling plot thread: the infamous “Unicorn Incident.” Yes, the […]

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place “Potions Eleven”...

Death of a Unicorn is an upcoming A24 horror comedy and there have been some exciting updates about the film. Joining the increasingly unmatchable stable of A24 horror movies like Hereditary, The Witch, and Pearl, while also dabbling in A24 style comedy like Zola, Everything Everywhere All at Once, and The Disaster Artist, Death of a Unicorn looks to bridge two genres the studio excels at. Unrelated to Peter Dickinson's 1984 novel of the same name, Death of a Unicorn is shaping up to be a hit for horror and comedy fans.

Since 2023, news has been slowly rolling out about the movie with the unusual and exciting name. So far, it looks like A24 may have once again produced something wildly unique and enjoyable with some of the biggest stars working. Despite the interest in the film, and A24's trailer, which suggests the movie is far along in post-production,...

Emily Blunt has been considered at the top of her craft for almost two decades, so it's not surprising that the lauded actress would have a high net worth. The British star broke out in Hollywood in 2006, playing ice-cold assistant Emily Charlton in The Devil Wears Prada, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination. Blunt found herself at the top of the A-list, and the 2010s saw her starring in several sci-fi films, including The Adjustment Bureau and Edge of Tomorrow. In 2023, Blunt received her first Oscar nomination for playing Kitty Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer.

Blunt was born in Wandsworth, London, England to parents Joanna and Oliver, and is the second of four children. She was discovered by an agent while performing at a school play at the Edinburgh Festival, and has been acting on camera since 2003. Offscreen, Blunt was in a relationship with Canadian crooner Michael Bublé...

Warning: There are spoilers ahead for Dream Productions.Dream Productions takes several normal dream occurrences and makes them surprisingly frightening. The four-episode Disney+ series is set between Inside Out and Inside Out 2 and builds on the concept of Dream Productions that was introduced in the first movie. Joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), and the other original emotions are in the series, but Dream Productions' cast of characters most prominently features dream directors Paula Persimmon (Paula Pell) and Xeni (Richard Ayoade), who are forced to work together.

Seasoned director Paula clashes with the young and ambitious daydream director Xeni, as they have polar opposite ideas about the kinds of dreams that are best for Riley (Kensington Tallman). Their conflict, and how Dream Productions' leader, Jean Dewberry (Maya Rudolph) attempts to correct course, leads to nearly disastrous results that unfold in Dream Productions' ending. While the worst-case scenario is ultimately averted,...

2023 was a great year for Japanese RPGs and I didn’t think 2024 was going to match it. But I’m glad I was wrong. A peculiar trend of the video game industry in 2024 was the prolificness of remakes and remasters, and the Japanese RPG is no different. A few select publishers and developers dominated this year too, as they pumped out so many quality games. Related: Metaphor: ReFantazio Director Katsura Hashino Talks Creating a Fantasy RPG for a Modern World Not only did Atlus and Sega release Persona 3 Reload and the next entry in the Like a Dragon series, but Atlus also launched a new IP with Metaphor: ReFantazio , released an enhanced version of it’s best game from 2021, Shin Megami Tensei V , and still found time to publish a third-party game: Unicorn Overlord . Square Enix also had a busy year with the monumental Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and released...

Throughout the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise, there have been numerous timelines/continuities and just as many shows in each of them. Now, two of these anime are about to head to streaming on a dedicated service as another series departs from the same platform.

Mobile Suit Gundam 00 and Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn Re:0096 are both coming to the GundamInfo website by the end of the year. Set in different timelines, these both allow fans and newcomers to experience great jumping-on points for the mecha brand. On the other hand, a similar series is also leaving GundamInfo, so now is the time to watch it on that website.

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The TV production industry continues to rebound after previous delays, although many series with great hopes, continue to disappear after only one season:

ABC

$100,000 Pyramid, The (renewed)

20/20 (renewed)

American Housewife (canceled; five seasons)

American Idol (renewed)

America's Funniest Home Videos (renewed)A Million Little Things (canceled; after Season 5)Bachelor, The (renewed)

Bachelorette, The (renewed)

Bachelor in Paradise (renewed)

Baker and the Beauty (canceled; one season)

Big Sky (renewed)Black-ish (canceled; after Season 8) Bless This Mess (canceled; two seasons)Call Your Mother (canceled; one season)Card SharksCelebrity Family Feud (renewed)

Conners, The (renewed)

Dancing With The Stars (renewed)

Don't (canceled; one season)Emergence (canceled; one season)

For Life (canceled; after Season 2)

Fresh Off The Boat (canceled; six seasons)

Good Doctor, The (canceled; seven seasons) Grand Hotel (canceled; one season)

Goldbergs, The (canceled; ten seasons) Grey's Anatomy (Season 21)

Great Christmas Light Fight (renewed)

Holey Moley (canceled; after Season 4)

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Rich Peppiatt’s buzzy Irish comedy Kneecap has picked up four awards in the British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) craft categories, this year’s most wins.

The awards were announced this morning in London ahead of next months official BIFA’s ceremony.

Kneecap’s haul included Best Casting, Best Editing, Best Original Music, and Best Music Supervision for Chris Welch and Jeanette Rehnstrom.

The Sundance breakout also leads overall nominations for this year’s British Independent Film Awards with a sweeping 14 nods, including Best Director and Best Film.

Elsewhere, Alex Garland’s Civil War won Best Effects for David Simpson – his second BIFA win after 2022’s Men. The film also scooped Best Sound for Glenn Freemantle, Mary H Ellis, and Howard Bargroff.

With 12 overall BIFA nominations, Rose Glass’s Love Lies Bleeding won Best Cinematography while Best Costume Design went to Michael O’Connor for Firebrand. O’Connor has previously been...

Unicorns, co-directed by James Krishna Floyd and Sally El Hosaini, is smashing the 2024 British Independent Film Awards with seven nominations across the board – including the all-import BBC Film sponsored Douglas Hickox Award (Best Debut Director) which we here at Dn are partnering with BIFA on – and it’s clear to see why. Unicorns is at its heart a romance drama but one that engulfs us in the radiant, unapologetic and fierce subculture of drag and the gaysian community. Floyd has brought his self-professed “creative baby” to audiences in a time where identity, the shedding of conformist layers and being able to explore who you are is more important than ever. Unicorns is a film about acceptance, not only of others but of ourselves, and treats this with consideration, care and authenticity which was heavily informed by Floyd’s direct knowledge and long-time friendship with Britain’s first out Muslim drag...

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The first-ever Tribeca Festival Lisboa has been years in the making — and is far from the first stop on Tribeca’s international tour to foster rising filmmakers.

The inaugural Tribeca Festival Lisboa will take place from October 17 to 19 in Lisbon, Portugal, and brings the best of this year’s U.S.-based indies abroad. The eight U.S. films curated for the festival range from Nicholas Colia’s “Griffin in Summer,” Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or-winning feature “Anora,” Sundance breakout “In the Summers,” and the heart-wrenching SXSW drama “Bob Trevino Likes It.” “Ezra,” “Jazzy,” “A Bronx Tale, The Original One Man Show,” and “Group Therapy” round out the lineup, with most filmmakers participating in post-screening panels. Festival co-founder Robert De Niro, Whoopi Goldberg, Patty Jenkins, and Griffin Dunne additionally will lead featured talks.

And Tribeca Festival Lisboa also spotlights Portuguese films and TV series, ranging from the highly-anticipated show...

Emily Blunts two daughters were appalled by her The Devil Wears Prada character and thought she was the meanest person theyve ever met, according to the Oppenheimer actress. At a gala for the American Institute for Stuttering, Blunt told Page Six her daughters Hazel, 10, and Violet, 7, were taken aback by her character in the 2006 film.

Blunt also looked back on the film where she plays an assistant at a fashion magazine, considered a classic by many. Its incredible that it has such an indelible fingerprint on peopleand its quoted to me every week, she said, adding she and the cast, which included Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci, had the time of our lives while on set.

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The Tribeca Festival is officially going international.

IndieWire can confirm that the inaugural Tribeca Festival Lisboa will take place from October 17 to 19 in Lisbon, Portugal. The Tribeca Festival Lisboa lineup has been unveiled, featuring the Portuguese premieres of “Anora,” “Ezra,” “Jazzy,” and “Group Therapy.”

Tribeca Festival Lisboa will showcase eight U.S. films, including top winners from Tribeca 2024 such as Nicholas Colia’s “Griffin in Summer,” Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or-winning feature “Anora,” Sundance breakout “In the Summers,” and the heart-wrenching SXSW drama “Bob Trevino Likes It.”

The international premiere of “A Bronx Tale, The Original One Man Show” followed by a talkback with writer, director, and star Chazz Palminteri will also take place.

A special screening of the highly-anticipated Portuguese series “Azul,” César Mourão’s feature narrative “Podia Ter Esperado Por Agosto,” the world premiere of “Unicorn,” and screenings of short films such as “Era Uma Vez No Apocalipse,...

The upcoming Dragon Ball Daima anime has just dropped a new trailer, unveiling additional cast members and previewing the series’ opening theme song. Excitingly, it’s confirmed that the entire anime is already completed and will debut on October 11 with an extended first episode.

The trailer showcases the anime’s opening song, “Jaka Jaan,” a collaboration between Grammy Award-winning DJ/producer Zedd and the singer-songwriter duo C&k. The lyrics were penned by Yukinojo Mori, the talent behind iconic Dragon Ball tracks like “Cha-la Head-cha-la” and “Genkai Toppa X Survivor.” Zedd composed the music, and at his request, C&k contributed to both the composition and the vocal performance.

Dragon Ball Daima Main Trailer

Alongside the trailer, an updated main visual was released, featuring several new characters. The following additional voice cast members were announced:

Supreme Kai (Mini) voiced by Yumiko Kobayashi (Shinnosuke Nohara in Crayon Shin-chan) Glorio voiced by...

It has been confirmed that Pokemon voice actor Rachael Lillis has passed away. She was well-known for voicing Misty and Jessie in the popular animated show. A fellow Pokemon castmate shared the news. She was only 46.

Beloved Pokemon Voice Actor Passes Away After Battle With Cancer

Rachael died on Saturday, August 10 after battling cancer. Veronica Taylor, who provided the voice for Ash Ketchum, shared the news on Monday via social media.

Veronica wrote on X, “Rachael was an extraordinary talent, a bright light that shone through her voice whether speaking or singing,” Taylor wrote. “She will be forever remembered for the many animated roles she played, with her iconic performances as Pokemon’s Misty and Jessie being the most beloved.”

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The Pokemon voice actor was first diagnosed with breast cancer in May. Veronica’s tribute mentioned the outpouring of love and support Rachael received from her fans,...

Rachael Lillis, who voiced the English language roles of Misty and Jessie on the popular Pokémon TV and movie adaptations of the Japanese anime series, has died. She was 55.

Veronica Taylor, who voices Ash on the the Pokémon animated series, on Monday announced via social media that Lillis died Saturday after a battle with breast cancer.

“It is with a very heavy heart that I share the news of the passing of Rachael Lillis on Saturday evening, 10 August 2024. Rachael was an extraordinary talent, a bright light that shone through her voice whether speaking or singing. She will be forever remembered for the many animated roles she played, with her iconic performances as Pokemon’s Misty and Jessie being the most beloved,” Taylor said in her post.

“Rachael was so thankful for all the generous love and support that was given to her as she battled cancer. It truly made a positive difference.

My Hero Academia's impending completion doesn't mean the end - spin-offs and media expansions are likely to keep the franchise alive. Shueisha's history of pushing for side stories indicates a strong interest and investment in the My Hero Academia setting. With recognizable characters and widespread popularity, it's safe to assume that My Hero Academia will see more continuations to cash in on its success.

While Kohei Horikoshi's My Hero Academia is drawing to a close, fans need not worry about any abrupt disappearance of the immensely popular superhero manga. Though it is winding down with its epilogue section, it's hard to imagine Shueisha closing the book on one of its most popular properties to date. If nothing else, the likes of Gundam or JoJo's Bizarre Adventure prove that such IPs can find more life outside the manga format.

Fans of My Hero Academia are likely to feel...

Karim Ainouz’s Cannes Competition title Motel Destino has sold to key territories for The Match Factory.

The erotic thriller has sold to Piffl Medien in Germany, Cherrypickers Film Distributie in Benelux, Vertigo Films in Spain, Mubi in Latin America excluding Brazil, Bad Unicorn in Romania, Njutafilms in Scandinavia, Aurora Films in Poland, Nitrato Filmes in Portugal, A-One Films in the Baltics, Danaos Films in Greece, McF MegaCom Film in Former Yugoslavia, Beta Film in Bulgaria, and Catchplay in Taiwan.

Motel Destino stars Iago Xavier in his feature film debut, alongside Nataly Rocha and Fabio Assunção, as a 21-year-old man...

Noa Kirel, a rising Israeli singer/actress, is set to star in a new futuristic sci-fi series titled Wonder.

Yes Studios, the company behind Fauda and Shtisel, is working on the project, and the up-and-coming pop star, a who finished third in last year’s Eurovision Song Contest with her tune "Unicorn," is on board to play the lead.

Produced by Paramount’s Ananey Studios, Wonder is an eight-part futuristic thriller which also stars Yovel Lewkowski (Netflix’s All Time High).

According to an official synopsis, the show is "set in a near future and revolves around the death of Noya, a 17-year-old girl who was apparently killed in a car crash. Her father Avner, a retired combat officer, and Daria, Noya’s best friend and a social media personality, join forces to investigate her death and discover Noya had a secret virtual life as part of a growing movement...