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From content creators to editors to publishers, one element of the industry thatmangaprofessionals agree on is the piracy problem. Surprisingly though, according to the head editor of a major manga publication, the problem with piracy is not all bad. DespiteJapanese authorities cracking down on manga piracy recently, in his analysis, piracy can create a positive gain for the industry’s long-term viability. Akira Kanai is the editor-in-chief of the popular Kodansha manga anthologyWeekly Afternoon, and in an interview with German outletManga Passion, he talks about the potential benefits of piracy....

Tom Hankshas worked with a number of celebrated and respected filmmakers over the course of his career, with Robert Zemeckis remaining one of his most frequent collaborators.The pair first worked together in 1994’sForrest Gump, which earned 13 Oscar nominations and won six, including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Director. Following this major success,Hanks and Zemeckiscollaborated on a handful of other films, none of which quite reached this same level of success and acclaim....

Summary For those who enjoyed Netflix’s teen mystery,A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, there are plenty of great shows just like it streaming right now.A Good Girl’s Guide to Murdertells the story of Pip, a teenager who is hauntedby a murderthat occurred five years ago. As a result, Pip dives deep into the case, determined to solve it, no matter the risks.A Good Girl’s Guide to Murderis a book-to-TVadaptation, with the story starting out as a trilogy written by Holly Jackson....

Few comic book readers are as passionate and vocal as those forMarvel. When Marvel fans don’t like a storyline, they will let the publisher know one way or another. Of course, social media plays a big role in this exchange, and it makes it easier for fans to reach creators than ever before. And in turn, Marvel has become quick with how it responds to its more controversial storylines. Sometimes,Marvel responds to the outrageby poking fun at it....

In recent years,Broadwayhas begun shifting its focus toward a new means of attracting people to its theaters:adapting popular moviesinto live, showstopping musicals and plays. By capitalizing on the pre-existing fan bases of the films which inspired them, many of these shows have become hugely successful, both critically and commercially. After all, some beloved films just feel as though they were born to have their stories told on the stage. Some of thesemovies-turned-Broadway-shows, however, have actually come as huge surprises to audiences, including the fans of the original films....

28 Days Laternow has a digital release date after being unavailable to buy or rent online for years. Directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland, the British horror film stars Cillian Murphy as Jim, a survivor traversing a post-apocalyptic London overrun by those infected with theRage Virus. Despite being a success critically and commercially (and a sequel releasing in 2007) the original movie has been very hard to watch online....

A24’s new horror movie has earned the studio one of its lowest Rotten Tomatoes scores of 2024, but it’s still Certified Fresh. Launched in 2012, the independent studio released its first film,A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III, in 2013, andA24’s first horror movie, Robert Eggers’The Witch, followed in 2015. Over the years, A24 has become known for its distinct style of horror, seen in films such asTalk to Me, Ti West’sXtrilogy, and Ari Aster’sHereditaryandMidsommar....

The Walking Dead’s long-term future is far from clear, but I’m convinced this is what the franchise’s 2026 should look like. AMC has been droppingThe Walking Deadcontent on a conveyor belt since 2010, continuing to do so even after the main show ended.The Walking Deadseason 11’s finalewas followed by a trio of spinoffs -Dead City,Daryl Dixon, andThe Ones Who Live- and while those new shows guaranteed the franchise’s future back in 2022, the upcoming three years look decidedly less assured....

Warning: Major spoilers for A Working Man below!A Working Manadapted the thriller novelLevon’s Trade, and almost every change it made was for the worse. The movie reunites Jason Statham with director David Ayer, fresh off their $162 million success withThe Beekeeper.A Working MancastStatham as Levon Cade, a retired Royal Marines Commando tasked with rescuing his boss' kidnapped daughter Jenny (Arianna Rivas) from human traffickers.The film is broadly faithful to Chuck Dixon’sLevon’s Trade, with many of the same characters and story beatsappearing....

Summary American IdoljudgesLuke Bryan and Lionel Richie are thrilled that country music superstar Carrie Underwood will be joining them on the judging panel after Katy Perry’s exit, and Carrie will make the perfect judge for the reality singing competition series. Carrie is returning home toAmerican Idoltwenty years after she won season 4. During her run on the show, she blew everyone away with her phenomenal performances, including the standout “Alone” by Heart, after which judge Simon Cowell predicted that, not only would she win the show, but she’d sell more records than any other previous winner....

Below Deck Down Under’sCaptain Jason Chambers has been one of the best of the franchise for years, butI’m wondering if the policy shift on the current season of the series after last year’s drama caused him to have to changehis ways. ThroughoutBelow Deck Down Underseason 3, Captain Jason has had to take a slightly different approach to the way he handles issues with the crew. Captain Jason, one of the most beloved and well-respected captains in the franchise, has been part of the crew for years, but things have taken a turn throughout this season....

Chef Cloyce Martin has been open about his crush on Chief Stew Daisy Kelliher onBelow Deck Sailing Yacht, and they could actually make a great couple.Below Deck Sailing Yachtseason 5is well underway, with drama bubbling underneath the surface. Deckhand Emma Crouch had to be dismissed by First Mate Gary King and Captain Glenn Shephard because of her laziness and incompetence. She was quickly replaced byformer Deckhand Chase Lemacks, who attracted romantic interest from Diana Cruz and Danni Warren....

Superman & Loishas taken its time with their latest Lex Luthor story, but it appears that the villain’s origin has finally come to its end, launching one of the most important iterations of theDC Universecharacter yet. While the show spent a great deal of time on crafting a uniqueversion of Lex Luthor,this character has only been prominently featured in the latest, final season of the show.Following a legacy of incredible villains, this Luthor has shown some of the most unexpected details and tics of any Luthor yet....