entertainment culture
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The Original Studio Behind Evangelion Is Filing for Bankruptcy
Gainax is one of the most legendary names in anime—the studio born from Hideaki Anno’s collaboration with his fellow university students on the famous Daicon III short film that went on to spearhead legendary works like Gunbuster, FLCL, Gurren Lagann, and, of course, Neon Genesis Evangelion. But for many years, it’s mostly been that: a…
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The Academy Might Finally Add a Stunt Category to the Oscars
Earlier this year, the Oscars announced a new category will be awarded in 2026, honoring movies made in 2025, for Best Achievement in Casting. Now comes word that another well-deserving and essential group that’s long been part of the moviemaking process may be next in line: stunt professionals. Nothing is official yet, but in a…
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House of the Dragon’s Youngest Villain Teases How That Season 1 Ending Impacts Season 2
It was the dragon chomp heard ‘round the world—a world encompassing both the enraptured audience watching House of the Dragon’s season one finale, and the in-show world of Westeros on the brink of war. As season two nears its premiere on HBO and Max, star Ewan Mitchell gave some insight into what’s next for the…
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The Acolyte Is Already a Hit for Disney+
Even though it’s Star Wars, The Acolyte was a gamble. A new show, set in a new time period, featuring all-new characters played by actors you recognize but maybe don’t know by name just yet. Its first episodes also held secrets that changed the entire trajectory of the story. If any Star Wars show wasn’t…