Many fans tune into One Piece expecting exciting battles, as is common with this type of action-focused series. But while those moments are part of the show, they’re actually a small piece of what makes One Piece special. The recent fight revealed in the God Valley flashback reinforced that the manga isn’t primarily about incredible action, especially when looking back at past events.
Science fiction frequently examines the forces that unite and separate us. Many great sci-fi TV shows use alien cultures to highlight our commonalities, demonstrating that we often have more in common than we realize. Some shows, like The Twilight Zone, even flip this idea, portraying humans as the outsiders, suggesting that what seems ‘alien’ depends on how you look at things.
Forbes reports that Superman has earned DC Studios over $100 million in profit, and is expected to reach around $150 million worldwide by the end of the year.
Tom Hanks was recently on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to discuss his new play, This World of Tomorrow. During the interview, the Forrest Gump star reminisced about the beginnings of Toy Story, revealing that the very first version of the movie was initially considered a failure. When Colbert noted the film’s 30th anniversary, Hanks clarified that it had actually been longer than 30 years since they started working on it, as the initial cut was scrapped and they had to begin again.
The fact that these unsettling scenes were allowed in animated films – even older ones with tough censorship rules – and have become iconic parts of movie history shows just how powerful animation and storytelling can be.
While Jujutsu Kaisen is definitely MAPPA’s biggest hit, the studio has created many other fantastic anime and films that haven’t gotten as much attention worldwide. With sequels for Jujutsu Kaisen, Hell’s Paradise, and Dorohedoro coming next year, here are some of MAPPA’s other great shows you can enjoy in the meantime.
I was thrilled to hear that Season 4 of The Traitors finally has a release date, and that excitement increased when I saw who was cast. Alan Cumming, the show’s wonderful host, is always a highlight, but I’m especially eager to talk about a familiar face from Big Brother and how quickly we’ll get the new episodes.
I was really excited to see the movie Goya’s Ghosts when I learned it starred two incredible actors, Stellan Skarsgard and Javier Bardem, so I watched it right away!
New research reveals how manipulating the shape of a surface can subtly alter quantum wavefunctions without changing their energy.
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein adapts many of Mary Shelley’s original concepts for the big screen, while also making some smart changes that really enhance the character of the Creature.