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For decades,Studio Ghiblihas been synonymous with sweeping fantasy, quiet wonder, and heartfelt emotion, delivering animated classics likeSpirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, andPrincess Mononoke. Under the visionary direction of Hayao Miyazaki, the studio carved out a unique space in global cinema, producing films that delight children while offering deeper reflections for adult audiences. But as it turns out, Ghibli’s whimsical filmography once came close to including something far more intense and R-rated....

Within thefantasygenre on TV, there are some truly unforgettable pieces of media that have become crossover hits for HBO. Over the past few decades, HBO has put out some of thefantasy TV shows with the best world-building, from the iconicGame of Thronesto the underseenHis Dark Materials. Many of the more recent projects that HBO has been known for fall into the fantasy genre, such asThe Leftoversor theGOTspinoff,House of the Dragon​​​​​​. Thanks to the resources at the network’s disposal,these projects are always of the highest quality....

Elijah Wood reacts to Shauna (Melanie Lynskey) and Walter’s scene inYellowjacketsseason 3, explaining how it took him back to filming his 2017 dark comedy. Introduced in season 2, Wood’s Walter Tattersall is a recurring character in the present timeline who developed an interest in Misty. Season 3 sees the two competing with each other while trying to solve the mystery of Lottie’s death, which leads to Walter following Shauna temporarily....

WhileSonic the Hedgehog 4is still a ways away, the previous movie teased what new characters the sequel was going to revolve around. These include Amy Rose and Metal Sonic, some of the most iconiccharacters from theSonicfranchise. The previous movies have set up a tradition of introducing a new character or characters in the post-credits scenes of each movie, and then using them as the backbone of the next movie’s story.Sonic 4will undoubtedly continue this, makingAmy and Metal Sonic the biggest players in the film’s story....

Warning! This article contains spoilers for The Fantastic Four: First Steps. The Fantastic Four: First Stepsmanages to knock a tricky part of theMCUteam’s story out of the park in its runtime, and I didn’t realize how much I’d needed to see it until after the movie. The Fantastic Four’s movie history has been a complicated one, to put it lightly, with prior installments being lastingly divisive with audiences. With two different efforts to make the Fantastic Four’s stories work in theaters ultimately falling short,The Fantastic Four: First Stepsbringing the team intothe MCU timelinewas naturally something of a risk....

It is an indisputable fact that the most successful anime with Ufotable’s trademark isDemon Slayer. The series is known for its complementary blend of action and emotionally-stirring touchpoints, wrapped in seemingly budget-heavy animation that vividly captures the franchise’s peculiar battle choreography. While the “Infinity Castle arc” promises to go beyond the peaks of earlier seasons,Demon Slayeris not the studio’s only masterpiece. Founded more than two decades ago, Ufotable has been delivering visually stunning and emotionally gripping anime; they excel in using profoundly elevating CGI hacks strong enough to distract viewers from subpar storytelling....

If you’re missing the weekly “Who’s the body in the water?” speculation ofThe White Lotus, check out another series that combines a glamorous vacation locale with a spot of murder — Netflix’sBloodline. WithThe White Lotusseason 3having ended in early April, usWhite Lotusfans are running like Carrie Coon to any good TV recommendation. The hit Mike White series takes its precious time between seasons, with approximately 1.5 to 2-year gaps between each installment, so we need something to tide us over....

Square Enix announced during PAX East 2017 thatKingdom Hearts: Unchained Xwill be receiving a major update next month that will bring new features and act as a relaunch and rebrand for the mobile title. The update, dubbedKingdom Hearts: Union X, will bring a multiplayer mode called Union Cross to the title, allowing players to take on Heartless together with friends and strangers. There’s no specific release date yet forKingdom Hearts: Union X, but Square Enix did mention it will be releasing next month for both iOS and Android, a year afterUnchained Xwas first released on mobile in North America....

KPop Demon Huntershas set another record first as the movie continues to be a Netflix sensation.The fantasy movie focuses on a female-based K-pop group called Huntr/x, who are secretly demon hunters and must face off against a rival group, Saja Boys. The boy band themselves also happen to be demons, who want to foil the group’s plans to protect the souls of the world. Since its release, theNetflix film has instantly climbed the charts and has been in the top 3 for three straight weeks....

Love Island USAfans reacted to the newest bombshells at the villa, with several viewers confused by certain cast members in particular. DuringLove Island USAseason 7, Belle-A Walker, Charlie Georgiou and Jalen Brown were the first three contestants to be dumped, withYulissa Escobar being removedfrom the game amid a scandal.Last week, Jose “Pepe” Garcia, Iris Kendall and Jalen Brown were introduced as bombshells to shake up the game, which caused a bit of backlash from fansover the quality of some of the cast, with some wanting control over which bombshells enter the villa....

Drama is about to explode during theLove Island USAseason 7 reunion, and fans are calling out producers for letting the chaos unfold, proving, once again, the Islanders' feelings may not be the top priority.Love Island USAseason 7 delivered huge highs, including record-breaking streaming numbers and the franchise’s first Latino-winning couple, Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales. However, beneath the success,critics questionedLove Island USA’s directionand emotional authenticity.Controversies overshadowed the villa, including theremoval of Yulissa Escobarand Cierra Ortega after past racist posts surfaced, and fans slamming editing and alleged vote manipulation....

The Hunger Gamesbreakout star Tom Blythis returning to screens with the new drama thrillerPlainclothes, which just released its trailer.Plainclothesstars Blyth, alongside Russell Tovey, and “follows a promising undercover officer assigned to lure and arrest gay men who defies orders when he falls in love with a target.” Plainclothesis set in the 1990s in Syracuse and features the supporting cast of Amy Forsyth, Christian Cooke, Maria Dizzia, and Gabe Fazio. Interestingly, it also appears to have flashback framing, asthe narrative actually follows Lucas (Blyth) when he “loses a letter no one was ever meant to read” at his mother’s New Year’s Party,prompting him to reflect on events from months earlier....

Summary Not allEA Sports FC 24players look for unexpected late bloomers or hidden gems to build a team in career mode. The biggest clubs always need to look for the best of the best. They need players that are going to dominate the sport, tally individual and team awards — the most valuable players in the game. It is well known that not every position comes with the same price tag....