It wasn’t a surprise to see complaints about the free kit option. Many of you felt it wasn’t fair to those who worked hard to build everything themselves, as a true Raider should in this game’s harsh world.
Honestly, I was really surprised to hear that the team behind the game got laid off from Kwalee Labs. The CEO, Hollie Emery, announced it, saying it was something they couldn’t prevent. It’s a bummer for those nine talented people, especially with the job market being so shaky right now – you see what’s happening over at Xbox, it’s a bit scary!
In a recent interview with CBR, Joe Russo revealed that Avengers: Doomsday will be full of unexpected twists and turns, while also exploring deep emotional themes. He believes this combination makes it the most sophisticated movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe so far.
Speaking with ScreenRant, Toy Story 5’s Andrew Stanton hinted that a potential Toy Story 6 might focus on Bonnie’s experiences with the toys before they eventually move on to a new child. He explained that following Bonnie’s life and seeing how the toys fit into it has always been an idea he considered for future installments, suggesting this could be the direction of the series if it continues.
Warner Bros. has purchased the rights to adapt Tahereh Mafi’s popular young adult dystopian book series, Shatter Me, according to Variety. The series began with the novel Shatter Me in 2011 and has recently gained significant traction on BookTok. It consists of six novels and five shorter stories, and centers on Juliette Ferrars, a teen with a deadly touch who rebels against a controlling and oppressive government called The Reestablishment.
Osamu Tezuka’s Astro Boy pioneered the now-standard episodic format for anime. Throughout his prolific career, he created over 700 manga titles, leaving a lasting impact on the industry. Recently, one of his lesser-known masterpieces, Princess Knight, is receiving renewed attention thanks to a Netflix film adaptation scheduled for release this August.
Soon after the manga finished, a final volume (number 38) and an official guidebook were announced for release in Japan on August 4th, 2026. It will likely take several months before these are available in English. According to @WSJ_manga, a trusted source for Shonen Jump news, the guidebook will feature a brand new 15-page chapter. While many fans hoped for an epilogue with the final volume of a popular series like Black Clover, that won’t be included here. What exactly this new chapter is about remains unknown – it’s unclear if it will serve as an epilogue or something else.
With the recent release of the anime, Crunchyroll has launched an official companion podcast called Witch Chat. The podcast will provide fans with in-depth discussions after each new episode, offering a breakdown of everything that happens. It began on April 16th, 2026, just after episode 3 aired, and is currently available on YouTube and Spotify, with plans to expand to Apple Podcasts and other podcast platforms. The podcast is hosted by content creator Lena Lemon and Crunchyroll’s Tim Lyu.
This new story features characters who couldn’t become official, licensed heroes, so they fight crime in secret, protecting areas overlooked by the main heroes. The anime previously introduced Shota Aizawa, a popular character from the original series. While his tragic past involving a close friend was hinted at in the original manga, this spin-off dedicates an entire story arc to exploring Aizawa’s youth and his dreams of becoming a hero.
Studio Ghibli has announced a special exhibition called “Zen and Ghibli” coming this year. Inspired by a book featuring conversations between Ghibli producer Toshio Suzuki and a Zen Buddhist monk, the exhibit will present Ghibli’s films in a peaceful, Zen-inspired setting. It will be held exclusively in Kyoto this October, with tickets going on sale on July 18, 2026. Though currently designed for fans in Japan, the exhibition promises a fresh perspective on the studio’s most popular movies. Ghibli has created a dedicated website to share more details and updates about the event.