MAPPA’s Latest Hit Series Tackles the Rewarding Struggle of Being a Storyteller

In addition to highlighting the skills of the MAPPA animators and crew, the series ZENSHU openly displays its emotional depth right from the start, and in its initial episode, it becomes evident that it’s not merely a labor of love – it’s a production that aspires to portray the intricate dynamics between creators and their work, and with the sources that motivated them. The show cleverly uses aspects from the popular isekai genre to its benefit to delve into these topics, focusing on an animator who has lost their creative drive after their initial significant commercial success.

Xbox Game Pass Losing 2 More Games

As an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriber, here’s a heads up: the departure of Madden NFL 23 and F1 2022 from our library is something we’ll be experiencing soon. Unlike usual, where games vanish in just two weeks after being added, we’ve got over a month’s notice this time. That means plenty of time to immerse ourselves in these games before they bid us farewell.

It’s important to note that Madden NFL 24 and F1 23 are part of the Game Pass lineup, so it’s not like we’re losing much. If you’re hankering for the older versions, I’m sorry to say they’re no longer available on the Microsoft Store. But fear not, you can find physical copies of these games quite cheaply on sites like eBay, with new ones going for around $10.

Price analysis 1/06: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, AVAX

2025 marks the first time that Bitcoin (BTC) has surpassed the $100,000 mark. This surge might be attributed to sustained buying from the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, potentially fueling market optimism. On December 30-31, 2024, MicroStrategy disclosed a purchase of 1,070 Bitcoins for approximately $101 million, which equates to an average price of about $94,004 … Read more

John M. Chu Teases Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo in Wicked: For Good

As a die-hard fan, I’m absolutely thrilled to spill the beans about what lies ahead for Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda in the forthcoming sequel, set to grace our screens in 2026! The director himself has given us a sneak peek into their unforgettable performances, which were captured on film earlier. Can’t wait to see it unfold!