Taming the Unstable: Universal Control of Quantum Systems

Researchers have developed a new framework for controlling non-Hermitian quantum systems, overcoming limitations imposed by their inherent instability.

Researchers have developed a new framework for controlling non-Hermitian quantum systems, overcoming limitations imposed by their inherent instability.

The creators of The Art of KPop Demon Hunters detail how the villain, Gwi-Ma, underwent a significant transformation during the show’s development. Initially, writer Danya Jimenez imagined a more relatable villain – someone like the character Mr. G from Summer Heights High, simply driven by a desire to be a performer. However, writer and director Maggie Kang’s research into demonology led to a more conceptual idea: a being defined as a massive, all-consuming mouth. Kang explains that because there were no specific details about this demon, the team had creative freedom in designing Gwi-Ma. They ultimately portrayed him as a flaming mouth representing the negative self-talk everyone experiences.

The second season of Landman launched with record-breaking numbers for Paramount+, becoming their most popular premiere ever, according to The Hollywood Reporter. It attracted 9.2 million viewers globally in just a few days – three times the audience of the first season’s premiere. Given these impressive results, it’s no surprise the show’s creators are already planning future seasons. Showrunner Christian Wallace says they’re only at the beginning of the story.

Julian Wilson stars as attorney Tom Bowden in the new Apple TV series Cape Fear, facing off against Academy Award winner Javier Bardem. The show, produced by Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg, is led by Nick Antosca, known for critically acclaimed series like the horror anthology Channel Zero and true crime dramas The Act, Candy, and A Friend of the Family.

While Marvel didn’t invent superheroes or villains, they’ve significantly broadened the range of characters who can fall into those roles. Marvel has often drawn inspiration from both its rivals and its own past creations when developing villains, and sometimes this has resulted in villains becoming even more compelling than originally imagined. These seven Marvel villains, initially inspired by others, have become unique and surprising characters in their own right.

If you’re familiar with the Dragon Ball series – including Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Super – you’ve probably noticed some confusing moments. We’ve compiled a list of the seven biggest plot holes and inconsistencies in the main Dragon Ball storyline. It’s a relief we didn’t include the non-official content like Dragon Ball GT and Dragon Ball Heroes, or the list would have been much, much longer!

Here are five 2000s games that are just as good as you remember.

Many game reboots and remakes never actually get finished – for every one that succeeds, there are likely many more that are cancelled during development. It appears this fate has befallen a potential new installment in a well-known vampire game series, being considered by Eidos-Montreal. Although the game wasn’t officially announced, evidence suggests it would have been a revival of a popular vampire franchise that hasn’t seen a new single-player title in over two decades.

Fans can now own Chainsaw Man The Movie: The Reze Arc digitally starting next Tuesday, December 9th. The movie, following Denji’s battle with the Bomb Devil, will be available with both the original Japanese audio with English subtitles and an English dub. Studio MAPPA announced the release on social media, confirming that both versions will be available from all major digital retailers.

Even the original ’80s Transformers cartoon wasn’t perfect, but it was still special. Plus, some Autobots and Decepticons have become truly iconic, meaning they’re not all the same. So, are the best Transformers movies the ones that feel most like that classic show? Let’s take a look.