It's hard not to love Leonard Nimoy. The gifted actor, writer, director, and photographer was not just the absolute perfect person to bring Spock to life on "Star Trek," but he was also, by all accounts, a genuinely wonderful human being. Nimoy always brought a sense of kindness and respect to those he met, and feedback from fans would indicate that he was always a genuine soul, right up until the day he passed.
Although fans will likely debate this fact until the sun burns out, Spock is what elevated "Star Trek" beyond "good" into "great," and his character laid the groundwork for how "Trek" stories should be told in every iteration moving forward. His character was the embodiment of how logic and emotion are at the core of just about every conflict a being could face, making him both an outsider to the humans he worked alongside ... yet, given...
Although fans will likely debate this fact until the sun burns out, Spock is what elevated "Star Trek" beyond "good" into "great," and his character laid the groundwork for how "Trek" stories should be told in every iteration moving forward. His character was the embodiment of how logic and emotion are at the core of just about every conflict a being could face, making him both an outsider to the humans he worked alongside ... yet, given...
- 9/3/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Ahead of a planned 2025 broadcast, the official website and accounts for the I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons today released the anime series' first teaser trailer, which features the voices of Haruka Shiraishi as Leticia and Jun Fukuyama (King in The Seven Deadly Sins ) as Clarke. The pair will also appear at Animate Girls Festival 2024 for a dedicated stage event on Sunday, November 10. Related: I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons Anime Reveals Cast and Staff, 2025 Premiere Based on the light novels by Izumi Sawano and Miru Yumezaki, Shinobu Tagashira directs and provides character designs for the I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons anime at studio Emt Squared, with Tomoko Kanemaki ( Kingdom Hearts manga) alongside as series composer. J-Novel Club publishes an official English version of the series and describes the story: Duchess Leticia Dorman has been betrothed to Crown Prince Clarke since age seven. She was once a rambunctious and free-spirited child,...
- 8/30/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
Video games continue to dominate the entertainment industry year after year. With the most recent success of Black Myth: Wukong, the player can wield many different weapons aside from the magical staff.
Throughout video game history, characters have wielded many different weapons to stand out from one another. Here’s five of gaming’s most iconic weapons that everyone likely knows.
5. Doom – Bfg Possibly the most powerful weapon in gaming: Doom‘s Bfg.
The Doom franchise is iconic as one of the first video games to really nail the first-person shooter genre. Starting from the beginning, the series introduced the Bfg as the most powerful weapon in the game.
Players are able to wipe out groups of demons with ease. The weapon’s name is a very clear acronym that was quickly loved by fans. The Bfg continues to appear in Doom games and is always the most powerful weapon.
Throughout video game history, characters have wielded many different weapons to stand out from one another. Here’s five of gaming’s most iconic weapons that everyone likely knows.
5. Doom – Bfg Possibly the most powerful weapon in gaming: Doom‘s Bfg.
The Doom franchise is iconic as one of the first video games to really nail the first-person shooter genre. Starting from the beginning, the series introduced the Bfg as the most powerful weapon in the game.
Players are able to wipe out groups of demons with ease. The weapon’s name is a very clear acronym that was quickly loved by fans. The Bfg continues to appear in Doom games and is always the most powerful weapon.
- 8/27/2024
- by Travis Vuong
- FandomWire
Tim Burton created many famous movie characters but perhaps the most iconic is Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas. During an interview, the Batman director explained how the Pumpkin King’s iconic design came together. In addition, he revealed what made The Nightmare Before Christmas different from his previous movies.
Tim Burton came up with Jack Skellington while doing something else
During a 2007 interview with Total Film, the Ed Wood director was asked which of his films most resembled his drawings. “Probably Nightmare,” he replied. “That was the first film I really conceived of and was with the whole way through, even though it took almost 10 years to get made!” It’s interesting that he feels that way about The Nightmare Before Christmas. After all, he co-wrote his earlier film Edward Scissorhands.
A journalist asked Burton if he constantly scribbled new drawings. “Yeah,” he said. “For instance, Jack was...
Tim Burton came up with Jack Skellington while doing something else
During a 2007 interview with Total Film, the Ed Wood director was asked which of his films most resembled his drawings. “Probably Nightmare,” he replied. “That was the first film I really conceived of and was with the whole way through, even though it took almost 10 years to get made!” It’s interesting that he feels that way about The Nightmare Before Christmas. After all, he co-wrote his earlier film Edward Scissorhands.
A journalist asked Burton if he constantly scribbled new drawings. “Yeah,” he said. “For instance, Jack was...
- 8/12/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is the latest entry in a beloved RPG series, however, not all fans are happy with a few design choices in the game. The game is set to release sometime this fall.
One major enemy type, the ogre, is getting a lot of negative attention. Fans are saying it looks much worse than before and rather cartoony. They want a redesign, like how Sonic the Hedgehog got one for its movie after massive fan backlash.
The Ogre’s Look in Dragon Age: The Veilguard
A Reddit user voiced their frustration, pointing out how the ogre’s new design looks far worse than its predecessors from over a decade ago. They were puzzled by the lack of discussion on the subreddit and urged fellow fans to demand a redesign, similar to the successful fan-led campaign that led to a redesign of Sonic for the movie.
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One major enemy type, the ogre, is getting a lot of negative attention. Fans are saying it looks much worse than before and rather cartoony. They want a redesign, like how Sonic the Hedgehog got one for its movie after massive fan backlash.
The Ogre’s Look in Dragon Age: The Veilguard
A Reddit user voiced their frustration, pointing out how the ogre’s new design looks far worse than its predecessors from over a decade ago. They were puzzled by the lack of discussion on the subreddit and urged fellow fans to demand a redesign, similar to the successful fan-led campaign that led to a redesign of Sonic for the movie.
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- 8/2/2024
- by Suhaib Adeel
- FandomWire
The Steam Summer Sale is one of the most anticipated PC gaming sales thanks to its insane discounts and the sheer number of options you have. It’s the best time of the year to cash in your gaming budget to grab awesome games at steal prices, giving you nothing less than a bang for your buck.
While this year’s game sale is yet to start, Valve have already started a little promotion of its own. If you’re looking for your next console, look no further: The Steam Deck is on sale.
The Steam Summer Sale Has a Surprise for Handheld Fans
Valve has surprised gamers by launching its Steam Summer Sale ahead of schedule. The prices for the LCD models have been heavily slashed (and just in time to play Shadow of the Erdtree on the go).
For a limited time, you can get 15% off the prices of two LCD versions,...
While this year’s game sale is yet to start, Valve have already started a little promotion of its own. If you’re looking for your next console, look no further: The Steam Deck is on sale.
The Steam Summer Sale Has a Surprise for Handheld Fans
Valve has surprised gamers by launching its Steam Summer Sale ahead of schedule. The prices for the LCD models have been heavily slashed (and just in time to play Shadow of the Erdtree on the go).
For a limited time, you can get 15% off the prices of two LCD versions,...
- 6/25/2024
- by Vibha Hegde
- FandomWire
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has got a brand new trailer at the Summer Game Fest 2024. The recently concluded event was filled with exciting releases and updates regarding the gaming world, like the release date reveal of Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero or the news of Valoarant coming to consoles.
However, instead of Deliverance 2, fans wanted another huge title. And during the announcement of the title, they thought they had got it, almost.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Gets a New Trailer at the Summer Game Fest 2024
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 will be released somewhere in 2024.
In the recently concluded Summer Game Fest, this highly anticipated action RPG title from Warhorse Studios got a new trailer named ‘Saints and Sinners.’ However, fans were hoping for the release date, but the trailer ended with a generic release window of 2024.
The trailer showcased the main protagonist of the game, Henry, in some serious action when he knocked down enemies in duels,...
However, instead of Deliverance 2, fans wanted another huge title. And during the announcement of the title, they thought they had got it, almost.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Gets a New Trailer at the Summer Game Fest 2024
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 will be released somewhere in 2024.
In the recently concluded Summer Game Fest, this highly anticipated action RPG title from Warhorse Studios got a new trailer named ‘Saints and Sinners.’ However, fans were hoping for the release date, but the trailer ended with a generic release window of 2024.
The trailer showcased the main protagonist of the game, Henry, in some serious action when he knocked down enemies in duels,...
- 6/9/2024
- by Nilendu Brahma
- FandomWire
On Thursday, Sony’s State of Play livestream teased out all the company’s gaming plans for the rest of 2024.
It was mostly a letdown.
Outside of a few updates on remakes like Silent Hill 2, remasters like Until Dawn, and a PC port of God of War: Ragnarök, there were only a handful of new games to show off, the biggest of which was Firewalk Studios’ Concord, a new multiplayer shooter whose CGI-only trailer failed to show players much gameplay, leaving audiences mostly confused as to what the game really is.
It was mostly a letdown.
Outside of a few updates on remakes like Silent Hill 2, remasters like Until Dawn, and a PC port of God of War: Ragnarök, there were only a handful of new games to show off, the biggest of which was Firewalk Studios’ Concord, a new multiplayer shooter whose CGI-only trailer failed to show players much gameplay, leaving audiences mostly confused as to what the game really is.
- 5/31/2024
- by Christopher Cruz
- Rollingstone.com
The official websites and accounts for the previously announced I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons anime series today unveiled a pair of teaser visuals featuring protagonists Leticia and Clarke, along with confirmation of a 2025 broadcast. It was also revealed that the long-betrothed couple will be voiced by Haruka Shiraishi and Jun Fukuyama (King in The Seven Deadly Sins ), respectively. Related: A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring TV Anime Releases New Trailer Featuring Op Theme Based on the light novels by Izumi Sawano and Miru Yumezaki, Shinobu Tagashira directs and provides character designs for the I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons anime at studio Emt Squared, with Tomoko Kanemaki ( Kingdom Hearts manga) alongside as series composer. J-Novel Club publishes an official English version of the series and describes the story: Duchess Leticia Dorman has been betrothed to Crown Prince Clarke since age seven. She was once a rambunctious and free-spirited child,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
It's already huge news that the Kingdom Hearts game franchise will be available on Steam next month. But along with that news came another surprise: a re-recorded version of Hikaru Utada's "Simple and Clean," a mainstay of the Square Enix franchise since its debut in 2002. Listen to the whole track while you enjoy moments from the series in the Steam announcement trailer: You can also listen to the track on the streaming music platform of your choice. Related: Viral Musician Odetari on Anime Fancams, Kingdom Hearts and Burnout You can wishlist Kingdom Hearts on Steam now. The games, from the original to 2020's Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind Dlc, will be available June 13, 2024. The collections that will be available separately or in the Integrum Masterpiece bundle include: Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX : Kingdom Hearts Final Mix Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days...
- 5/22/2024
- by Kara Dennison
- Crunchyroll
According to industry insider and leaker Midori, also known as MbKKssTBhz5, a Kingdom Hearts and Fortnite collaboration is in the works. While no official date has been set, the news is definitely exciting for fans of both franchises.
The buzz regarding the beloved gaming franchise joining Fortnite’s ever-expanding universe suggests that the series is continuing its recent revival and expansion, and given Disney’s connection to the developers of the two projects, Square Enix and Epic Games, it’s easy to believe this pretty convincing leak.
The Series Joining Fortnite Makes a Lot of Sense
Disney invested $1.5 billion in Fortnite to create an expansive universe.
Firstly, the Disney connection is very relevant. Both of these franchises have strong ties to Disney, making this collaboration a natural fit. This partnership would also be mutually beneficial, as Kingdom Hearts would gain exposure to Fortnite’s vast and younger audience, introducing it to the series.
The buzz regarding the beloved gaming franchise joining Fortnite’s ever-expanding universe suggests that the series is continuing its recent revival and expansion, and given Disney’s connection to the developers of the two projects, Square Enix and Epic Games, it’s easy to believe this pretty convincing leak.
The Series Joining Fortnite Makes a Lot of Sense
Disney invested $1.5 billion in Fortnite to create an expansive universe.
Firstly, the Disney connection is very relevant. Both of these franchises have strong ties to Disney, making this collaboration a natural fit. This partnership would also be mutually beneficial, as Kingdom Hearts would gain exposure to Fortnite’s vast and younger audience, introducing it to the series.
- 5/22/2024
- by Suhaib Adeel
- FandomWire
After decades of primarily being on consoles, the much beloved and successful action role-playing game series Kingdom Hearts will be making its way onto the popular Steam store on June 13th. The series that combines the worlds of Square Enix and Disney will be available to a much wider audience of players who prefer playing games on their desktops.
The platform will receive Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue and Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind Dlc. All the content can also be purchased at a slight discount in the Kingdom Hearts Integrum Masterpiece bundle. In addition to some enhanced textural updates and graphics the Integrum Masterpiece bundle will include an exclusive new Key Blade weapon called ‘Dead of Night’.
While the Kingdom Hearts series was previously released on the Epic Games Store (a competitor to Steam) on March 30th, 2021, the exclusivity deal has seemingly ended. The...
The platform will receive Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue and Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind Dlc. All the content can also be purchased at a slight discount in the Kingdom Hearts Integrum Masterpiece bundle. In addition to some enhanced textural updates and graphics the Integrum Masterpiece bundle will include an exclusive new Key Blade weapon called ‘Dead of Night’.
While the Kingdom Hearts series was previously released on the Epic Games Store (a competitor to Steam) on March 30th, 2021, the exclusivity deal has seemingly ended. The...
- 5/21/2024
- by Mr. Milo
- Pirates & Princesses
Attention: The Following Report Is A Rumor. Please Take The Following Story With A Grain Of Salt.
The Kingdom Hearts franchise has become one of the most infamous in the Jrpg genre of games due to its expansive story and collaboration with the entertainment giant Disney. The series began as a crossover between the world of Square Enix’s Final Fantasy series and Disney before eventually evolving into its own thing with other Square Enix and even Pixar characters entering the fold.
In April 2022, the fourth installment in the main game series was announced with a to-be-determined release date. Now, it appears that we may have a release window of the game thanks to industry insider DanielRPK.
He stated via a Patreon exclusive news update that the game has already been in development for the past four years and is expected to be released sometime next year. The release gap...
The Kingdom Hearts franchise has become one of the most infamous in the Jrpg genre of games due to its expansive story and collaboration with the entertainment giant Disney. The series began as a crossover between the world of Square Enix’s Final Fantasy series and Disney before eventually evolving into its own thing with other Square Enix and even Pixar characters entering the fold.
In April 2022, the fourth installment in the main game series was announced with a to-be-determined release date. Now, it appears that we may have a release window of the game thanks to industry insider DanielRPK.
He stated via a Patreon exclusive news update that the game has already been in development for the past four years and is expected to be released sometime next year. The release gap...
- 5/2/2024
- by Mr. Milo
- Pirates & Princesses
Gawrsh! It’s time to fire up the rumor mill because fresh hearsay suggests a Kingdom Hearts movie is in the works. Dear Kingdom Hearts fans, before you start seeing stars and giving your keyblade replica a shine, it’s important to note that this news is as unofficial as it comes. DisInsider says Square Enix‘s beloved Disney x Final Fantasy crossover is getting the motion picture treatment. The site’s founder, Skyler Shuler, wrote about the adaptation rumor in a mailbag post, saying a source confirmed the pie-in-the-sky project.
Shuler’s source says the Kingdom Hearts movie began as a Disney+ project but is now heading to theaters. The rumor corresponds with a post shared by industry leaker DanielRPK, who also claims a silver screen adaptation of the character-rich RPG is happening. DisInsider says Disney has yet to greenlight the film, so take all this with a grain of salt.
Shuler’s source says the Kingdom Hearts movie began as a Disney+ project but is now heading to theaters. The rumor corresponds with a post shared by industry leaker DanielRPK, who also claims a silver screen adaptation of the character-rich RPG is happening. DisInsider says Disney has yet to greenlight the film, so take all this with a grain of salt.
- 4/30/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The Kingdom Hearts video game series is one of the best-known fantasy brands. A collaboration between Disney and Square Enix, the series follows the main character, Sora, as he travels in a fictional universe with numerous Disney characters, meeting characters from other fictional universes, as well as original characters. One of the most successful crossover series ever, Kingdom Hearts is beloved by fans around the world, and it seems that the series will now be accessible to non-gamers as well, as recent rumors suggest that a Kingdom Hearts is in the works at Disney.
These rumors come from Skyler Shuler, a well-known Disney insider, who has taken the time to answer some of the fans’ questions, one of which also had to do with Kingdom Hearts. So, let us dive in and see what Shuler has for us.
As Shuler said on his The DisInsider portal, he “thought it would...
These rumors come from Skyler Shuler, a well-known Disney insider, who has taken the time to answer some of the fans’ questions, one of which also had to do with Kingdom Hearts. So, let us dive in and see what Shuler has for us.
As Shuler said on his The DisInsider portal, he “thought it would...
- 4/29/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Helldivers 2 players are tired of waiting for new additions to the game so they have started digging up the game’s files to predict what’s coming to the game. Many dataminers have discovered some interesting things in the game’s code, however, one of the game’s developers has crushed their hope as he revealed that these unreleased things have a slight chance of releasing in future updates.
Helldivers 2
Some of these items have made it into the game in the Democratic Detonation warbond, but still, the Helldivers 2 dev asks fans to stop hoping for it. The response was to a question regarding images of various recolored armors that have been circulating on the internet in recent weeks.
Helldivers 2 dev says don’t get too attached to the leaked items Helldivers 2
A Helldivers 2 developer, Evil-Bosse, recently acknowledged the unreleased items that players discovered in the game’s files. The...
Helldivers 2
Some of these items have made it into the game in the Democratic Detonation warbond, but still, the Helldivers 2 dev asks fans to stop hoping for it. The response was to a question regarding images of various recolored armors that have been circulating on the internet in recent weeks.
Helldivers 2 dev says don’t get too attached to the leaked items Helldivers 2
A Helldivers 2 developer, Evil-Bosse, recently acknowledged the unreleased items that players discovered in the game’s files. The...
- 4/16/2024
- by Farhan Asif
- FandomWire
Helldivers 2 has no shortage of weapons that Arrowhead keeps blessing the community with to aid in its battles to protect Super Earth from galactic enemies. These range from regular guns to overpowered lasers and flamethrowers that players have at their disposal to take out the Terminid and Automaton armies, but there’s still one aspect that hasn’t been properly implemented by the developers.
While Helldivers 2 players are loving the way in which Arrowhead encourages different loadouts to approach various situations, melee elements are usually never the attacking option that they go for since they don’t offer much, but that could be changing soon.
Melee Weapons Could Be Coming to Helldivers 2, but Arrowhead Has Rules
Flamethrowers are cool, but imagine attacking enemies with melee weapons in Helldivers 2.
Helldivers 2 comes with a default general type of melee attack, but it’s quite basic and often not the best route to...
While Helldivers 2 players are loving the way in which Arrowhead encourages different loadouts to approach various situations, melee elements are usually never the attacking option that they go for since they don’t offer much, but that could be changing soon.
Melee Weapons Could Be Coming to Helldivers 2, but Arrowhead Has Rules
Flamethrowers are cool, but imagine attacking enemies with melee weapons in Helldivers 2.
Helldivers 2 comes with a default general type of melee attack, but it’s quite basic and often not the best route to...
- 4/15/2024
- by Osama Farooq
- FandomWire
The “Among Us” animated series is rounding out its voice cast.
Variety has learned that Patton Oswalt, Debra Wilson, Phil Lamarr, and Wayne Knight have all been cast in the series, which is currently in the works at CBS Studios. No network or streaming service is currently attached.
Character descriptions can be found below.
The four will star alongside previously announced cast members Dan Stevens, Liv Hewson, Kimiko Glenn, Randall Park, Yvette Nicole Brown, Elijah Wood, and Ashley Johnson.
Oswalt currently appears in the Apple TV+ series “Manhunt” and the film “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.” He is known for his stand up comedy career, winning the Emmy Award in 2016 for his special “Patton Oswalt: Talking for Clapping.” As an actor, he is known for his roles in films like the animated hit “Ratatouille” and for the CBS sitcom “King of Queens.”
He is repped by UTA, Independent Artists Media, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.
Variety has learned that Patton Oswalt, Debra Wilson, Phil Lamarr, and Wayne Knight have all been cast in the series, which is currently in the works at CBS Studios. No network or streaming service is currently attached.
Character descriptions can be found below.
The four will star alongside previously announced cast members Dan Stevens, Liv Hewson, Kimiko Glenn, Randall Park, Yvette Nicole Brown, Elijah Wood, and Ashley Johnson.
Oswalt currently appears in the Apple TV+ series “Manhunt” and the film “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.” He is known for his stand up comedy career, winning the Emmy Award in 2016 for his special “Patton Oswalt: Talking for Clapping.” As an actor, he is known for his roles in films like the animated hit “Ratatouille” and for the CBS sitcom “King of Queens.”
He is repped by UTA, Independent Artists Media, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.
- 4/4/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
This article contains spoilers for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
If you thought Final Fantasy 7 Remake was a mind-blowing re-imagining of Final Fantasy 7, just wait until you try to wrap your head around Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. The Final Fantasy team has their gloves off at this point, and they’re crafting a story that is proving to be every bit as convoluted and confusing as the “best” of the Kingdom Hearts series.
So, while we’re going to dive into Rebirth‘s final moments to help make sense of everything, I should emphasize that so much of this game is clearly meant to be left up to interpretation (at least for the moment). I will offer some theories about what all of this may mean, but there are certain answers we’re just not yet meant to know quite yet.
For that matter, be sure to read our breakdown of...
If you thought Final Fantasy 7 Remake was a mind-blowing re-imagining of Final Fantasy 7, just wait until you try to wrap your head around Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. The Final Fantasy team has their gloves off at this point, and they’re crafting a story that is proving to be every bit as convoluted and confusing as the “best” of the Kingdom Hearts series.
So, while we’re going to dive into Rebirth‘s final moments to help make sense of everything, I should emphasize that so much of this game is clearly meant to be left up to interpretation (at least for the moment). I will offer some theories about what all of this may mean, but there are certain answers we’re just not yet meant to know quite yet.
For that matter, be sure to read our breakdown of...
- 3/1/2024
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
Nis America has announced that FuRyu's Reynatis will be launching in the West in Fall 2024 for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. In a world where magic is feared, the wizard Marin Kirizumi goes to Shibuya in order to keep a low profile. He meets Sari Nishijima, who is an officer of the Mea, an organization dedicated to tracking down wizards. Marin desires to roam free while Sari wants to keep order, so their conflicting ideals drive the story forward. Related: Roundup: Nintendo Reveals New Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Trailer, Splatoon 3 Expansion Pass and More The story of Reynatis is written by Kazushiga Nojima, a Final Fantasy VII veteran who has worked on both the original game and its remake. Yoko Shimomura is the game's composer and is best known for her work on Kingdom Hearts . Nis America is releasing a Deluxe Edition containing a copy of the game,...
- 2/26/2024
- by George Yang
- Crunchyroll
Prompt: Hollywood loses its minds over an advanced new generative AI model called Sora that can create lifelike, movie-trailer quality videos from a few short lines of text in minutes.
That scenario unfolded last week when OpenAI, the San Francisco-based tech company behind the text-generating app ChatGPT and the image-generating tool Dall-e, teased its latest project, text-to-video AI model Sora. (The name is a Japanese word meaning sky that the creators chose because it “evokes the idea of limitless creative potential.” Or maybe they’re “Kingdom Hearts” fans).
After seeing what Sora could do, Tyler Perry was the biggest name to sound the alarm. He told THR he put an $800 million planned expansion of his Atlanta studio space on hold. “Jobs are going to be lost,” he said.
The Sora videos are striking. Woolly mammoths march toward you in cascading snow. People walk through a snowy, bustling Tokyo street as...
That scenario unfolded last week when OpenAI, the San Francisco-based tech company behind the text-generating app ChatGPT and the image-generating tool Dall-e, teased its latest project, text-to-video AI model Sora. (The name is a Japanese word meaning sky that the creators chose because it “evokes the idea of limitless creative potential.” Or maybe they’re “Kingdom Hearts” fans).
After seeing what Sora could do, Tyler Perry was the biggest name to sound the alarm. He told THR he put an $800 million planned expansion of his Atlanta studio space on hold. “Jobs are going to be lost,” he said.
The Sora videos are striking. Woolly mammoths march toward you in cascading snow. People walk through a snowy, bustling Tokyo street as...
- 2/26/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Welcome to Streamers on the Rise, where we find streamers who are growing their channels, content, and audiences in extraordinary ways. Each week we’ll talk with a creator about what goes into livestreaming–both on and off camera.
KiwiOnTheSticks grew up with video games.
But at first, they were always “for boys.” She and her three much older brothers were raised by a single mom–a single mom who, btw, is a Chapman University and AFI alum filmmaker, screenwriter, and director–so a lot of the time, they were babysitting her. And they loved to game.
“As my sole form of entertainment, which was video games, I got to watch my brothers and go along with them on their journeys while they were playing Final Fantasy VI, Resident Evil, and Castlevania, which all scared me. I would never play them on my own, but it was so much fun to watch them play it,...
KiwiOnTheSticks grew up with video games.
But at first, they were always “for boys.” She and her three much older brothers were raised by a single mom–a single mom who, btw, is a Chapman University and AFI alum filmmaker, screenwriter, and director–so a lot of the time, they were babysitting her. And they loved to game.
“As my sole form of entertainment, which was video games, I got to watch my brothers and go along with them on their journeys while they were playing Final Fantasy VI, Resident Evil, and Castlevania, which all scared me. I would never play them on my own, but it was so much fun to watch them play it,...
- 2/22/2024
- by James Hale
- Tubefilter.com
Welcome to Streamers on the Rise, where we find streamers who are growing their channels, content, and audiences in extraordinary ways. Each week we’ll talk with a creator about what goes into livestreaming–both on and off camera.
As a kid, KDotDaGawd didn’t let himself have nice things.
One of his older brothers was a certified nerd, and introduced him to video games like Kingdom Hearts and franchises like Pokémon. KDot knew he dug stories like those–but back then, it wasn’t cool to be into video games or anime.
“I was like, ‘Maybe I shouldn’t play these games,’ because growing up you didn’t want to get bullied like that,” he says. “I took a stand back from it.”
But the older he got, the less he cared what other people thought was cool. In college, he found what would become his favorite manga and anime,...
As a kid, KDotDaGawd didn’t let himself have nice things.
One of his older brothers was a certified nerd, and introduced him to video games like Kingdom Hearts and franchises like Pokémon. KDot knew he dug stories like those–but back then, it wasn’t cool to be into video games or anime.
“I was like, ‘Maybe I shouldn’t play these games,’ because growing up you didn’t want to get bullied like that,” he says. “I took a stand back from it.”
But the older he got, the less he cared what other people thought was cool. In college, he found what would become his favorite manga and anime,...
- 2/14/2024
- by James Hale
- Tubefilter.com
After a year of growing popularity, especially through his songs going viral on TikTok, rapper and songwriter Odetari has gone from delivering short videos to his fans to live streaming and performing for live audiences. He's ready to take his music to new heights. The musician sat down with Crunchyroll News to talk about his latest music ventures, how he keeps up his fast-paced workstyle (including the video games he plays!), and what's next for his career. Read on for the full interview. Congratulations on Door To Dusk ! What was your inspiration? How do you see the music industry progressing around changing tastes and attention? What changes do you think are on the way or already here? Odetari: Inspiration is, of course, Kingdom Hearts . The theme of having to go through the dark to get to the light. It was something I experienced this year. On the verge of losing my home,...
- 1/24/2024
- by Carolyn Burke
- Crunchyroll
Look, I know what you're thinking: "'The Last Starfighter 2'? What dried-up, over-the-hill Gen-Xers and Millennials still drunk on '80s nostalgia are clinging to the hope of that ever coming to pass?" Actually, you know what, I apologize, that's a bad faith take. You didn't click on this article just to make fun of "Last Starfighter" fans for grasping at straws. You're here because, unlike those know-it-alls, you're aware that "The Last Starfighter 2" is surprisingly close to becoming a real thing.
For those who are feeling a little like Cousin Greg on "Succession" learning about Nero and Sporus right now, allow me to bring you up to speed. Released in 1984, "The Last Starfighter" centers on Alex Rogan (Lance Guest), a teenager who spends his free time losing himself in video games as a way of countering his disillusionment with his seemingly go-nowhere trailer park existence. However, everything changes when...
For those who are feeling a little like Cousin Greg on "Succession" learning about Nero and Sporus right now, allow me to bring you up to speed. Released in 1984, "The Last Starfighter" centers on Alex Rogan (Lance Guest), a teenager who spends his free time losing himself in video games as a way of countering his disillusionment with his seemingly go-nowhere trailer park existence. However, everything changes when...
- 10/29/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
On the first ever episode of Den of Otaku, Den of Geek contributor, Daniel Kurland, brings to light anime’s own “Barbenheimer” phenomenon from the late ’90s–Studio Ghibli’s A Bomb epic, Grave of the Fireflies and Japan’s Barbie analogue, Super Doll Licca-Chan. Den of Otaku also examines Adult Swim’s ever-evolving relationship with anime and their push into original productions. Plus, the first installments of Den of Otaku’s “Release The Hounds” and “The Big 3!”
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Calling all space fans! Check out the Kickstarter for The Eagle Has Landed, an exciting and passionate new space documentary.
“The Eagle Has Landed explores a passionate and ongoing nostalgia for a future that never happened. This intriguing feature-length documentary follows Jeffrey Morris—a Minnesota-based filmmaker and lifelong science-fiction...
This episode of Den of Otaku is sponsored by G Fuel! Use code “Otaku” for 25% off your first order!
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Calling all space fans! Check out the Kickstarter for The Eagle Has Landed, an exciting and passionate new space documentary.
“The Eagle Has Landed explores a passionate and ongoing nostalgia for a future that never happened. This intriguing feature-length documentary follows Jeffrey Morris—a Minnesota-based filmmaker and lifelong science-fiction...
- 9/27/2023
- by Lee Parham
- Den of Geek
It’s been a long time since I truly loved a Final Fantasy game. Final Fantasy Xii, which came out in 2006, was a somewhat forgettable distraction that mostly left me longing for another Vagrant Story. Unfairly maligned Final Fantasy Xiii (2009) had a little je ne sais quoi but didn’t fully hit the mark. My aversion to Tetsuya Nomura’s nonsensical storytelling in Kingdom Hearts pushed me to skip Final Fantasy Xv entirely. Even the 1990s nostalgia-baiting Final Fantasy VII Remake dared to amaze, right up until it didn’t.
- 5/22/2023
- by Christopher Cruz
- Rollingstone.com
It’s nearly impossible to become a household name faster than Haley Joel Osment did in the late ’90s. The critical and commercial success of The Sixth Sense catapulted him into the limelight as a child actor worthy of being considered alongside adult peers in major award categories.
Osment seemingly managed to avoid the dark side of young stardom despite his entrance into the entertainment industry coming in a way that can only be described as creepy Af.
Haley Joel Osment | Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images Osment’s career started after strangers took pictures of him at an Ikea
When Osment was four years old, he went to an Ikea in Burbank, California, with his mother, Theresa. That shopping trip would change the course of his and his family’s life. When the Osments went passed the child’s play area, two women took pictures of Haley Joel, something they did...
Osment seemingly managed to avoid the dark side of young stardom despite his entrance into the entertainment industry coming in a way that can only be described as creepy Af.
Haley Joel Osment | Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images Osment’s career started after strangers took pictures of him at an Ikea
When Osment was four years old, he went to an Ikea in Burbank, California, with his mother, Theresa. That shopping trip would change the course of his and his family’s life. When the Osments went passed the child’s play area, two women took pictures of Haley Joel, something they did...
- 1/30/2023
- by Produced by Digital Editors
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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