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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie hits $1 billion worldwide as the first film of 2026, defying critics’ 42% Rotten Tomatoes score with strong audience approval at 88% Popcornmeter.
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'The Greatest Hits' features music from Nelly Furtado, The Cure, Beach House, Roxy Music, and more
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Speaking Out: The Unusual Courage of a Survivor in Japan's Silent Struggle
From Iron Maiden to Iron Lady, Sanae Taichi becomes Japan's first female PM
Indonesian man accused of killing family claims One Piece “scolded” him, sparking outrage and debate over mental health and media
The renowned Japanese director's latest film, set in the near future, follows a couple who choose to raise a state-of-the-art
Atsuko Okatsuka, who turned down a lucrative offer to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, has publicly shared the contract
The landmark Japanese film, which profoundly shaped modern dystopian fiction, will receive limited North American theatrical screenings to mark its
'Evil Unbound,' which portrays Japanese wartime atrocities, is setting box office records in China and sparking urgent international discussion about
The free-to-play urban action game, formerly known as 'Project Mugen,' shows off its wild gameplay, mixing super-powered movement, street-level missions,
Celebrated game designer, Hideo Kojima, unveiled the teaser for 'Death Stranding: Mosquito,' an anime with a unique art style and
The first film in a new 'Demon Slayer' trilogy has secured the biggest opening weekend for an anime movie in
Tetsuya Mariko’s new film Dear Stranger stars Hidetoshi Nishijima and Gwei Lun-Mei. Find out about this powerful New York drama
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The comedian brought the house down at Harvard Class Day by telling graduates their generation's true mission is to completely
Activision and Infinity Ward unwrap the first trailer for their next massive military shooter, revealing a globe-trotting campaign and a
The Chinese-Trinidadian performer sustained a diverse career spanning stage, screen, and television over seven decades while challenging industry stereotypes.
Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander face criticism for remaining silent after an English-speaking reporter openly dismissed their high-profile South Korean
Li Jun Li shines on Prime Video’s Spider-Noir soundtrack with ‘Dream a Little Dream of Me’ and ‘The Devil You
Cult Japanese horror maestro Yoshihiro Nishimura, director of Tokyo Gore Police and Helldriver, dies at 59 after a battle with
The South Korean group claimed the top prize on a night where trailing nominations left Western pop icons empty-handed.
Broadcasters face criticism over an abrupt camera switch that blocked viewers from seeing the winger celebrate the club's dramatic Premier
In an exclusive interview, the prolific director discusses his self-financed social drama, We’re Nothing at All, and explains why modern