Anime is more than just an entertainment medium; it affects the real world in several ways. The most recent example of this phenomenon is thatan unexpected organization has used anime in its recruitment: the police.Japan’s Metropolitan Police Department incorporated an anime series into their recruitment materials, and it has been immensely successful in sparking interest. Detective Conan,also calledCase Closed,is a popular anime in Japan that follows a detective main character, Shinichi Kudo, who solves cases with the police department....

Warning! Spoilers for Batman and Robin #20!It’s pretty normal for a father and son to share traits, and there’s no denying thatRobinis definitelyBatman’sson. Damian and Bruce Wayne share many different things, including one heartbreaking trait. Damian rarely talks about his feelings, but one comic book just revealed how Damian truly sees himself. Damian’s true identity was revealed in a sequence fromBatman and Robin#20 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Juni Ba where Damian admits thathis civilian self is more of a mask than Robin will ever be....

The 2015 action movieRun All Nightkept audiences on the edge of their seats in its theatrical run, and a new generation of viewers is enjoying streaming the movie.The action thrillerfollows a former hitman and his son after they accidentally become involved with and kill a mobster. The two are forced to run and fight for their lives against the mobsters as well as the NYPD who are determined to catch and kill the pair....

Netflix’s new dark comedySirensreceives a release date and unveils first-look images. Based on the 2011 play “Elemeno Pea” by Molly Smith Metzler, the upcoming limited series is fronted by Julianne Moore (Mary & George), Meghann Fahy (The White Lotus), Milly Alcock (House of the Dragon), and Kevin Bacon (MaXXXine). Set over the Labor Day weekend, Devon (Fahy) arrives on a seemingly lavish island occupied by mansions and hydrangeas to reconnect with her younger sister Simone (Alcock) but soon begins to notice the eerie signs in Simone’s relationship with her new boss, Michaela Kell (Moore)....

Sister Wivesstar Janelle Brown revealed that she still keeps in touch with her ex-husbandKody Brownafter the tragic death of their son, Garrison Brown. Garrison passed away in March of this year after struggling with mental illness. While Janelle has openly shared her grief and memories of her son, Kody has not been as vocal about his death.Janelle mentioned that Garrison’s passing brought the family closer together, and Kody is a part of this....

An iconicSpider-Manis ready to make a comeback, and his new costume draws clear inspiration from thePower Rangers. Marvel Comics has unveiled an exclusive look at Takuya Yamashiro, the Spider-Man variant from theJapanese Spider-Manseries by Toei, and he’s been given an awesome redesign that feels like it came straight out of thePower Rangersfranchise. ViaCBR, Marvel has released the cover forSpider-Verse vs. Venomverse#3 by Kyle Higgins, Mat Groom, and Luciano Vecchio, which features Takuya Yamashiro’s updated Spider-Man costume in action....

Peaky Blinderscreator Steven Knight has teased the future of the franchise as its upcoming movie brings the series' “first chapter” to a close. TheupcomingPeaky Blindersmovie, titledThe Immortal Man, will see Cillian Murphy return as Tommy Shelby, bringing an end to his story from the original series. The film wrapped production on July 09, 2025, and will be distributed through Netflix, although an exact release window has yet to be revealed. The franchise is also set to expand with both a spinoff and a prequel thanks to the original’s success....

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Strange Darling! Strange Darlingis one of the most surprising hits of 2024, and here is everything there is to know about the film’s ending explained, including its non-linear structure.Strange Darlingis one of thebest horror thrillers of 2024, with it being almost universally agreed that it is best to go into the critically praised film completely blind. The film’s story and non-linear structure allowsStrange Darlingto be a truly unique experience, with the tense and hilarious serial killer movie having an absolutely explosive ending that has left audiences stunned....

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for The Stolen Girl Episode 1. The best way to watch a mystery such asThe Stolen Girlis without any preconceived notions. By avoiding trailers and synopses, I maintained some semblance of uncertainty despite the straightforward show title. While it was clear from the opening sequence who would go missing, there were numerous questions I didn’t have answers to. This affected my perception of Rebecca (Holliday Grainger,Great Expectations) and what role she could potentially play in Disney+’s newpsychological drama....

Next TWD Daryl Dixon Season 2, Episode 3 Clip - Carol Meets Genet As Her Search For Daryl Continues Warning: SPOILERS ahead for The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2, episode 2!The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixonshowrunner David Zabel has explained Carol’s odd detour in season 2, episode 2, revealing where the idea came from and why. DuringDaryl Dixonseason 2, episode 2, Carol (Melissa McBride) and Ash (Manish Dayal) land in Greenland on their way to France, doing so to repair the plane after a fuel line started leaking....

Mostanime, as with stories of any medium, usually take a while to find their footing. When a story is first getting off the ground, it will take a while for the writer to have a good idea of what they want to do, and because of that, the early stories will typically be far rougher in quality compared to what comes after them. It’s natural for an anime to take a while to find its footing, and sometimes, that’s a bigger blessing than people might think....

The Disney Renaissance brought some of the studio’s best movies, and one of the most underrated movies from the 1990s was a direct response to it – and it ended up launching a big movie series. After a couple of years during whichDisneyhad some not-so-successful movies, the studio got a major boost in the late 1980s and 1990s in what’s now known as the “Disney Renaissance.” This era began in 1989 withThe Little Mermaidand ended a decade later with the release ofTarzan....

Forevercould have been the newDexter,offering a fresh approach to the well-establishedcrime procedural TV genre. The premise ofForeverwas adapted from a bookand centered around an immortal medical examiner, was not your typical detective series. The show’s blend of crime investigation, supernatural elements, and potential for rich character development and thought-provoking themes made it apromising addition to the television landscape. Unfortunately, despite itsgripping premise and positive reception from audiences,Foreverfaced challenges after its 2014 premierethat ultimately led to its cancelation....