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Akira Toriyama’s editor onDragon Ball,Kazuhiko Torishima, recently confirmed thatOne Pieceis the only reasonShōnen Jump Magazineis still alive today, which confirms the incomparable impact of the series on Japanese entertainment. Despite being known for originally doubting the value of Eiichiro Oda’s manga, Torishima has clearly changed his mind, as revealed in a recent post from@pewpiece on X. One Piece’simpact on the anime industry is no secret.This year, to commemorate the series’ 25th anniversary, Eiichiro Oda’s series became the very first anime to appear on the largest screen in the world, the Las Vegas Sphere....

The beginning of a new year meansaudiences can officially begin their countdowns forsome exciting crime thrillersset to release in 2025.Based on these ten selections alone, there already proves to be a great variety in the genre, meaning there’s likely something for every type of audience to look forward to. In the new year, several original stories will be introduced to fans of crime thrillers, and somesequels to celebrated franchiseswill be released as well....

A great twist can enhance a movie in an instant, but the best filmmakers use foreshadowing to drop clues about their twists beforehand. While it’s always shocking to add a huge twist at the end of a movie, it’s important that a movie does the work to earn this moment. Otherwise, the twist can seem like a cheap stunt that comes out of nowhere. A good twist has to connect to the rest of the movie....

There are countless stories about studios meddling with filmmakers and ruining movies, but some movies are actually improved when studios get involved. The notion that studio oversight kills creativity stretches back decades. There are horror stories to back it up, although this is because the success stories aren’t discussed as much. There’s a noble romance to the idea that filmmakers can champion their vision against their bosses and see their stories through....

Warning: This article discusses topics of abuse, violence, drugs, and death. I have followedStephen King’s works since I was old enough to read them, but there are certain titles that I really wanted more from, as their endings left me feeling unfulfilled. It’s common knowledge thatStephen King has a problem with his book ending s, and he is often criticized for wrapping up his stories in unsatisfactory ways. However,Stephen King’s best book endingsprove that this isn’t an exclusive rule, and like any good author, the King of Horror isn’t always perfect....

Pokémon GOfeatures plenty of different creatures with their own strengths and weaknesses based on their types. While Pokémon with just one type are easier to understand, using dual types is a good idea, as they can be much more effective. Dual-type Pokémon can take advantage of the strengths of both types, letting them exploit more weaknesses in opponents while covering some of their own weaknesses. This added complexity from dual types is really helpful in battles....

2024’s newPercy Jackson & the Olympiansbook tells one story I didn’t realize I needed, andI hope the Disney+ show finds a way to copy it in the future. Although Rick Riordan has been writing inPercy Jackson’s world for years, he returned to Percy’s story in 2023 withThe Chalice of the Gods.ThesixthPercy Jackson & the Olympiansbookset the stage for Percy, Annabeth, and Grover to embark on more quests in exchange for college recommendation letters....

Adrien Brodywon the Oscar for Best Actor for his performance inThe Brutalist, and there are five other great films by the actor that are available to stream now, including another movie he won an Oscar for.Adrien Brody andThe Brutalistwon the Best Actor Oscarduring the 2025 Academy Awards, beating out some stiff competition from Timothee Chalamet, Sebastian Stan, and Ralph Fiennes, among others. He also set several Oscars records, asBrody was the first person to win his first two Oscar nominations, andBrody also delivered the longest acceptance speech in Oscars history....

In 2024, several90 Day Fiancécast members emerged withupdated looks after weight loss, fashion, hair, and beauty makeovers,enough to make them look unrecognizable. Although their relationship drama leaves them with little time to focus on themselves, these cast members and their efforts to transform into a new person entirely are commendable. It gets difficult sometimes for fans to keep up with these updates, especially whenthe likes of Liz Woodsand Dempsey Wilkinson keep wowing them with transformation updates every other day....

Warning: Spoilers for Absolute Wonder Woman #1In the 83 years sinceWonder Woman’screation, writers have come up with a variety of different origin stories to explain how the Amazon came to be in DC lore. A common issue with certain takes on her backstory is that men are the focus, when Wonder Woman should be a product of women first. Now, Absolute Wonder Woman’s new origin story honors Diana’s feminist roots by prioritizing matriarchy over patriarchy....

Channing Tatum made an incredible entry into theMarvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)inDeadpool & Wolverine, but after recent comments, it’s not so clear if he’s returning toAvengers: Doomsdayas Gambit or someone else. There is no denying that when Tatum made his debut as Gambit for the first time in 2024, after a decade of having been attached to the character, it was an incredible moment. And once the movie ended, it felt as though his MCU future was in dispute....

Having resigned to the fact that Hollywood is squarely focused on strong IPs to make their movies instead of original stories, I think I know a great follow-up to Greta Gerwig’s smash hitBarbie.Barbiewas an unexpected box office hit. While the film was based on a popular property, with the incredible Margot Robbie starring, and Gerwig directing, the level of success for the film was a total surprise as the movie racked up an enormous $1....

Even thoughBridgertonseason 3 was all about Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington’s relationship, their having a baby during the finale means the couple can finally fulfill one wish I’ve had since the show’s beginning in season 4’s story. The Netflix historical romance TV show, based onJulia Quinn’sBridgertonbook series, follows the love lives of the Bridgerton family.Each season depicts one of the siblings' love stories,with season 1 revolving around Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Basset, season 2 focusing on Anthony Bridgerton and Kate Sharma, and season 3 centering around Colin and Penelope....