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Rian Johnson says Kathleen Kennedy’s departure from Lucasfilm was an opportunity for new filmmakers to find a place in the Star Wars universe. The news that Kathleen Kennedy would be stepping down as president of Lucasfilm was not entirely unexpected. There have been reports and rumors about it long before the announcement became official in January 2026. This is a big change for the studio, and Star Wars: The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson hopes it will bring a new take on the Star Wars universe. In an interview with Variety after Kathleen Kennedy was confirmed to be leaving Lucasfilm…
In the summer of 2024, it seemed impossible to escape the neon slime colors and lowercase text of Charli XCX’s sixth studio album, Brat. With this film about the never-ending party season, directors Charlie and Aidan Zamiri took a much different approach than traditional concert films, showing behind-the-scenes snippets of touring life and the rehearsals leading up to the big show in front of waves of screaming fans. “The Moment” is something different, veering heavily into the mockumentary genre that satirizes the pressures of pop stardom and the struggle for creative control. Things don’t always go well, but Charlie xcx…
Shadow Clown Comics, the comic book publisher of actor and multidisciplinary artist Ossie Okil, is set to debut a new sci-fi series via GlobalComix in March, and The Beat has all the details. Titled “We Who Remain,” the series features writing by Ikhile, art and lettering by Mark Marvida, and colors by Marvin Marida. The synopsis of “We Who Remain” is as follows. Across a divided world, where the neon towers of Coreland pierce the sky and the ancient spirits of the Hollow Wilds whisper in the darkness, six broken strangers are drawn together by an incomprehensible force. Haunted by…
Back in 2022, Winnie the Pooh entered the public domain in the United States. This means any US resident can publish a work featuring AA Milne’s OG incarnation of the honey-sucking woodland bear (UK copyright expires in 2027). At some point in the future, as the newly founded Poo-like genre matures, we can certainly expect a resurgence of Weenie spinoffs, from Erased Poo-Em to female anime interpretations to Kaufman-like 100 Acre Existentialism. But for now, it’s mostly about horror. Because when the lawyer finally abandons his beloved children’s characters, the logical thing to do is destroy the chainsaw. Movie insiders…
overviewThe sun rose and the night of battle at the police station came to an end. Francesca comes to visit Orlando while he is busy cleaning up the aftermath of the battle. He can’t hide his dissatisfaction with Francesca’s frivolous attitude. Suddenly, an arrow flies in front of them, aiming at Gilgamesh and Tine, who are encamped on Crystal Hill. Immediately after that, Gilgamesh and Tine catch the second arrow, and proceed to the ravine, where they make an unexpected discovery…our view Continuing from the previous episode of Fate/strange Fake, the aftermath of one chaotic night barely has time to…
Resident Evil Requiem director Akifumi Nakanishi said the impending sequel is “almost evenly split” between the two main characters: stealth newcomer Grace and returning mass zombie killer Leon S. Kennedy. After a few hours of playing at Capcom HQ, a chapter that clearly follows the pure horror hag avoidance endured by Edwin, I hope it’s an imperfect translation – Leon’s gun-fu action brawls can mesh surprisingly well with Grace’s creepy “and” sneak sections, but those tension-breakers seem best deployed sparingly. It’s not that I disliked Leon’s introduction. It was a brief but intense flurry of headshots and hatchet swings in…
overviewA mysterious stranger called “Mob” appears from nowhere and approaches Chie, wanting to talk about Kaya. Naturally, Chie ignores him at first, but in the end… our view A continuation of the previous episode, it leans into a more disturbing atmosphere while balancing moments of fragile normalcy. Kaya enjoys a brief and welcome downtime with her classmates while out at the pool, but her peace is disrupted by yet another supernatural commotion. The commotion quietly highlights how danger can easily go unnoticed, especially around children. The story also shifts attention to a highly suspicious character named Mob, whose actions initially…
overviewCry forms a team to protect the Emperor. Nothing happened on the first day, but it’s not over yet.our view Continuing from the previous episode, Cry begins the newly formed Escorts arc with the same brand of chaotic comedy that defines the series. The mission, which is supposed to be serious, is immediately undermined by Cry’s inexplicably relaxed demeanor, which is accentuated by his absurdly inappropriate clothing choices and his uncanny ability to run into trouble completely unawares. All around him, questionable allies, eccentric allies, and poorly concealed threats begin to surface, and the sense that this mission is destined…
overviewDōtei finds Waganma and confronts Phoenix Man using the ultimate weapon to protect him.our view Carrying on from the previous episode, this installment finally sees a noticeable increase in ambition and execution. With storyboarding and mechanical direction by Takashi Hashimoto, known for his work on Bleach, the episode’s action sequences feel more dynamic than usual, with camera movement, choreography, and effects giving the battles a real sense of weight and scale. Dou Tei’s mechanical weapons and problem-solving abilities shine in his battle with Phoenix Man, whose costume-based powers and relentless resurrection powers add stakes and creativity to the conflict. While…
overviewBon explains how his friends lived after Fushi fell asleep centuries ago.our view Continuing from the previous episode, this chapter shifts the focus inward, providing an introspective context rather than forward momentum. By exploring the past and emotional fallout surrounding Fushi and those closest to him, this episode reframes recent events through a more personal lens, serving as an excellent callback to season 2 as longtime companions gain new attention and their respective paths shaped by time, distance, and choice highlight how deeply Fushi’s presence affects others, even if he himself feels disconnected or lost.The heart of this episode tackles…