Spider-Man: Brand New Day Director Opens Up About Tom Holland’s Injury, Said He Didn’t Think About Release Date Impact

On the Deadline Crew Call podcast, Phil Lord explained that when Holland injured himself, his primary concern wasn’t meeting a deadline or pushing back the release date. He emphasized that his focus was solely on Holland’s well-being, clarifying that managing dates is the studio’s responsibility, while the actors and the actual production process are his priority.

Solo Leveling Studio’s Upcoming Anime Unveils Release Date With a New Look

This year’s Anime Expo will take place from July 2nd to July 5th. A-1 Pictures will host a panel on July 3rd, where they’ll share the latest news about their upcoming anime and projects, including their original series, Grow Up Show, which premieres in July. Anime Expo’s official X account announced that anime producer Shota Fujii and director Kanta Kamei will both be attending. Kamei is known for directing shows like Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend and Bunny Drop, while Fujii has worked on popular titles such as 86 and NieR: Automata Ver1.1a.

Shang-Chi 2 Gets Very Encouraging Update from Filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton

I was really happy to hear Destin Daniel Cretton talk about Shang-Chi 2 on the Crew Call podcast! Apparently, it’s still happening, which is fantastic news for fans like me. He and his co-creator, Andrew Guest, explained that the hold-up wasn’t a creative issue, but mainly due to the complications and delays caused by COVID. It’s good to know it hasn’t been abandoned!

The Apothecary Diaries Returns With a Brand New Release Ahead of Anime Sequel

The game features a total of 35 characters, including the main characters Maomao and Jinshi, as well as Gaoshun, Loulan, Gyokuyou, and others. Pre-registration started on July 29th, 2025, on the G123 platform, and comes with rewards for players as they progress. Currently available only in Japan on G123, the game is launching globally soon. A new teaser trailer showing Maomao’s challenges at the palace has been released on the game’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, along with a link to pre-register. Be sure to check it out!

Jujutsu Kaisen Studio Teases Exciting New Project

Just over two months after Season 3 ended, MAPPA is gearing up to share news about what’s next for the anime. The studio is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year and will be revealing details about future projects, including Jujutsu Kaisen, which has become their most popular series. A recent post on the official X (formerly Twitter) account announced an exciting update regarding the anime’s continuation.