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If you’ve ever looked at an action figure and thought it belonged in a movie, Chuck Eiler is already several steps ahead. Better known as Killcutter, this Chicago-based artist creates elaborate toy photographs that turn plastic characters into the stars of gritty, cinematic scenes. Using handcrafted dioramas, practical effects, carefully controlled lighting, and a keen…

As I filled my hand with Magic: The Gathering cards from the brand-new Marvel Super Heroes set, I saw the surreality of childhood hobbies layered over each other. I drew and played Spider-Man, who prevented my opponent’s Advanced Idea Mechanics goon from blocking as if they’d been webbed up. My foe and I slammed heroes,…

In 2026, selling makeup, skin care or even protein-infused ice cream is no longer just a matter of having the best product and formulations. Amid a crowded market and consumers’ increasingly short attention spans, brands can no longer depend on traditional marketing campaigns fronted by familiar A-listers. Instead, they are increasingly tapping into cultural moments…

TOKYO – Japan’s anime industry, one of the country’s leading cultural exports, is beginning to confront the arrival of artificial intelligence in production as studios grapple with labor shortages, rising output and deep concerns over copyright and the future of animators’ jobs