Title: Netflix Announces New ‘One Piece’ Anime Remake to Follow Live-Action Success Following the overwhelming success of Netflix’s live-action adaptation of “One Piece,” the streaming giant has announced a new anime remake titled “The One Piece.” Collaborating with Eiichiro Oda, the manga’s creator and production partners Shueisha, Fuji Television Network, and Toei Animation Co., Netflix […]
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The Dark Herald: RE: Animation – Superman (1940) And Its Cultural Appeal
The animation quality of the 1940s Superman animated serials has never been equaled since. The art design was a deco vision whose colors were vivacious, subtly layered, and vibrant. The character movement was analog realistic. There was nothing it didn’t get right. And no one has come close to recreating its level of artwork in a superhero cartoon since. […]
The Dark Herald: The Wolves are Circling Disney With Reedy Creek Legal Problems
I am not sure how far Reedy Creek is going to reach. Sure, anybody who looked at it figured Mickey the Great and Terrible had a hand in that cookie jar, but we also figured that RCID was too much of a golden goose to risk throwing away. The real gold mine for Disney is […]
MGM’s Sci-Fi Drama ‘Beacon 23’ Starring Leana Headey Is Another Bait-And-Switch For Politicized Content
Leana Headey has returned to star in Beacon 23, a sci-fi drama situated on an isolated “space lighthouse” that guides passing spacecraft around deadly space hazards. After being rescued from a shipwreck caused by a malfunction on the beacon, the Game of Thrones star discovers that the lighthouse keeper, played by Stephan James (21 Bridges), […]
Disney In Trouble With Mickey Mouse Copyright Ending In 2024 …And Tigger Too
The first three animated Mickey Mouse cartoons’ copyrights will expire in 2024, and the silent films Plane Crazy and The Gallopin’ Gaucho, as well as the sound film Steamboat Willie, will be released to the public domain. In the quintessential piece of intellectual property and perhaps the most iconic character in American pop culture, Walt […]
Doctor Who Fans Blast Cringy “The Goblin Song” Teaser Of Ncuti Gatwa Christmas Special
The Doctor Who show couldn’t have had a worse week for P.R., with Ncuti Gatwa giving an interview crying about fans being “racist” in advance of his debut lead Christmas Special, “The Church On Ruby Road.” Worse, the Ninth Doctor, Christopher Eccleston, demanded that showrunner Russell T. Davies be fired from the BBC program. Official […]
The End of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’: Larry David Bids Farewell After Season 12
In a bittersweet announcement for fans of the hit sitcom “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” Larry David has officially declared that the upcoming Season 12 will be the show’s grand finale. The beloved series, known for its unfiltered humor and Larry David’s portrayal of a fictionalized version of himself, has been a staple on HBO since its […]
‘The Boys’ Spinoff ‘Gen V’ On Prime Video Feels Like It Was Written by Clueless Vampiric Space Aliens
Hollywood degenerate Seth Rogen’s latest addition to his streak of dark, comic book-related content is Gen V, a spin-off of Rogen’s TV adaptation of The Boys. The Prime Video show features a group of teenage superheroes at a fictional university that cynically funnels “supes” into lucrative careers where they can use their powers and advertise […]
Netflix Hides Its Presentation After Revealing Its Full Watch Hours Data To The Public And Claiming “Transparency”
Netflix, a streaming giant with a subscriber base of 200 million, has had a tumultuous year. Public battles with the SAG and WGA have requested greater transparency in their contacts for compensation for successful shows. The WGA, in particular, went on strike earlier this year; citing these hidden ‘watch hour’ numbers as a main contention, […]
She-Hulk Cancellation Rumors Looking To Be A Reality As Marvel Keeps Racking Up MCU Failures
Originally, Marvel leaker Daniel Richtman (@DanielRPK) said that the MCU on Disney+ was greenlit for Season 2 of their controversial She-Hulk TV series. However, he recently refuted that claim: “I said they are discussing it. Not that it’s ‘In the works.’ Big difference.” Marvel can’t decide whether they want to double down on trying to […]
Christopher Eccleston Creates P.R. Disaster For Doctor Who, Demands Firing Of Showrunner Russell T. Davies
In perhaps the most damning repudiation of the current Doctor Who direction yet, the Ninth Doctor Christopher Eccleston demanded the firing of showrunner Russell T. Davies while on a panel with Billie Piper, the actress who played Rose. Fans have been livid since the return of Russell T. Davies, with all hopes dashed that the […]
Trailer for ‘Dune: Part Two’ Promises Pulse-Pounding Action and Spectacular Visuals But Hints At Feminist Desecrations
Warner Bros. has dropped another trailer for the highly anticipated sequel Dune: Part Two, scheduled for release on March 1, 2024. The trailer showcases even more spectacular imagery and epic battle sequences, sure to draw audiences into movie theatres again, hoping for a similar experience to 2022’s Dune, directed by Denis Villeneuve. The new trailer […]