Japan
Hayao Miyazaki unfazed by generative AI—doesn’t even know what it is, says Studio Ghibli chairman
Hayao Miyazaki reportedly has no clue what generative AI is — even as Spirited Away readies a special return to cinemas.
September 9, 2026 12:09 pm
Who was the Port-to-Port killer in NCIS? The name, and the season 8 case that cost the team one of its own
The Port-to-Port killer drove the back half of NCIS season 8 — a murderer who worked Navy ports on two continents before bringing his campaign to Washington. The case traced back to a classified CIA experiment, ended in the season finale in May 2011, and took a character the show had carried since season 3.
September 9, 2026 10:26 am
How did Jack Ryan become president? Clancy split the answer across two novels
The films never got there. Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford, Ben Affleck, Chris Pine, John Krasinski — five Jack Ryans, and not one of them makes it past the intelligence services. The books are a different story.
September 2, 2026 11:38 am
Seven-year wait ends: Pokémon heads back to theaters with a new movie
Get ready: Pokémon is powering up for a new feature-length animated movie.
September 2, 2026 10:05 am
How does Band of Brothers end? The war itself is over before the final hour begins
Most war miniseries save the biggest battle for last. Band of Brothers spends its tenth and final episode on paperwork, occupation duty, and a baseball game — and it works better than another firefight would have.
September 1, 2026 3:08 pm
One Piece’s end is distant, says Eiichiro Oda, revealing key details
Think One Piece is finally nearing its end? Eiichiro Oda says not for a while.
August 28, 2026 2:28 pm
One Punch Man punches back onto Netflix US on August 25
One Punch Man is punching back onto Netflix this August — here’s what to know before it lands.
August 13, 2026 5:18 pm
Which X-Men movies soar? All 14 ranked, worst to best
All 14 X-Men films go on the slab, from mutant misfires to superhero standouts—Deadpool, Logan, and Deadpool & Wolverine included—now guess what tops the list.
August 11, 2026 12:47 pm
Which Jack Ryan book is the best? Every novel ranked, from Red October onward
Tom Clancy wrote about Jack Ryan for nearly three decades, taking him from CIA analyst to President of the United States across ten novels. Ask fans to pick the best and the argument starts fast. But there's a clear frontrunner — and it's the one that started it all.
August 9, 2026 1:44 pm
Billion-dollar worldwide haul puts The Odyssey at 4x its $250M budget
Christopher Nolan’s latest blockbuster is on a box-office tear worldwide—and the new total makes that supersized budget look like a bet that’s paying off.
August 7, 2026 4:06 pm
Post-'Supergirl' plans for DCU actress Milly Alcock: every confirmed project
After Supergirl, Milly Alcock’s lineup is stacked—think a superhero gig, a new horror project, and more TV in the pipeline.
August 6, 2026 2:16 pm
When was World War II with Tom Hanks made?
Given how long Tom Hanks has been telling stories about this war, you'd be forgiven for assuming this one has been sitting in the archive for decades. It's actually the newest thing he's put his name to.
August 4, 2026 9:26 am
7 Essential WWII Films to Stream for Hiroshima Day
To mark Hiroshima Day, a clutch of powerful World War II films explore the human cost of war — alongside resilience, sacrifice and hope.
August 3, 2026 3:56 pm
Reborn Rookie episode 7 release date, plus the full schedule through the finale
A chaebol chairman waking up in a rookie employee's body shouldn't work this well — but JTBC's body-swap hit turned into the surprise K-drama of the summer, and its weekend release rhythm is easy to plan around. Here's exactly when episode 7 lands, plus every date through the end.
July 22, 2026 4:37 pm
How Netflix's 2,000 taste clusters secretly steer what you watch
Netflix isn't psychic, but its 2,000 secret taste clusters are eerily good at guessing your next binge.
July 17, 2026 4:18 pm
Where to watch One Piece: Heroines, the Nami and Robin spin-off
For the first time in the anime's long run, the Straw Hats' navigator gets top billing — and Luffy is reduced to a blink-and-miss-it cameo. One Piece Heroines, the new spin-off special starring Nami and Robin, aired in Japan on July 5, 2026, and it's already streaming. Here's exactly where to find it.
July 9, 2026 4:25 pm
Box office results: where Young Washington landed against Toy Story 5 and Minions & Monsters
The July 4 weekend — America's 250th birthday, no less — turned into a three-way family fight at the domestic box office.
July 7, 2026 11:44 am
Naomi Osaka serves anime style at Wimbledon with a statement kimono
Naomi Osaka lit up Wimbledon with more than her serve, striding in wearing a pristine, anime-inspired all-white look that stole the spotlight.
July 6, 2026 3:04 pm
