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February 2023 Blu-Ray Releases Announced By Crunchyroll

Jacob Airey
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February 2023 Blu-Ray Releases Announced By Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll is bringing some new anime for home video releases in February 2023. The six titles will all get the Blu-Ray treatment and will include sci-fi, isekai, romance, and more!

They announced the slate on their website:

Horimiya – The Complete Season

“Kyouko Hori seems like an average teenage girl, but she has a different side outside of school that she wants no one else to ever find out about. Brought up in a household where both her parents are absent from working, she needs to take care of the house and her little brother, unable to lead a normal social life. Likewise, there is her classmate Izumi Miyamura, who has a different side out of school that remains hidden from others. When the two meet unexpectedly, they discover each others’ secrets and develop a special friendship.”

How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord Season 2

“An elite but socially-stunted gamer finds himself in another world, inhabiting the body of his character Diablo. But despite his powers, his awkwardness keeps getting in the way–so he decides to pretend to be a Demon Lord and soon finds himself with a pair of slaves: a well-endowed elf and a cat girl. Together, they struggle with everything from interpersonal relationships to diabolical beast battles!”

The Slime Diaries

“Even in another world, lives aren’t always on the line. There’s plenty of work to be done, from feeding the community and forging the items the community needs; as well as plenty of play …and hijinks throughout! Join Rimuru and friends as they kick back and enjoy their daily lives.”

World Witches Take Off!

“Strike Witches, the 501st Joint Fighter Wing girls, are back from battle and ready to relax as best they can! War with the deadly Neuroi won’t last forever, but one thing is certain, the war on laundry is eternal. Join these aerial combat cuties in a down-to-earth series highlighting the team’s hijinks between missions.”

Love After World Domination

“In the eyes of the public, Fudo Aikawa and Desumi Magahara are sworn enemies who have nothing in common. Fudo, also known as “Red Gelato,” is the leader of the hero squadron “Gelato 5,” whose mission is to bring about world peace. On the other hand, Desumi is the minion leader of “Gecko,” a villainous organization seeking world domination. However, despite these differences, their relationship is not quite what it seems. When they are not making a show of being at each other’s throats, Desumi and Fudo continue to pursue a forbidden love. Going on dates, baking sweets for one another, and meeting up as often as they can despite their hectic schedules, the two inexperienced lovebirds pave the way for their own unique relationship. Though their public lives are worlds apart, Fudo and Desumi will stop at nothing to make their seemingly impossible romance work.”

‘Horimiya’ is also getting a “special edition” which will include a slipcase frame, voice actor panel, enamel pin, and a page art book. All titles are available for pre-order at the Crunchyroll store.

Geeky’s Picks- Loungefly Retro Care Bears Mini Backbacks, Bags, and Wallets

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Geeky’s Picks- Loungefly Retro Care Bears Mini Backbacks, Bags, and Wallets

Hello, it is me, Geeky Sparkles and I am going to start bringing you articles about cute, fun or brushable items that I find and either own or want to own. We are going to kick this off with some Loungefly, vintage-inspired, Care Bears pieces. These are mostly pre-orders or coming soon so keep your eyes peeled!

Let’s take a look!

We will start of with Hot Topic. There are a couple of pieces that are not only available for pre-order, they’re on sale!

Care Bears Rainbow Tie-Dye Mini Backpack – $54.90 (on sale for $43.92)

The piece measures 8” x 4” x 10 1/2” and is a pre-sale item for mid-late March, 2023.

Many of our favorite classic Care Bears are featured in their original art style including: Cheer Bear, Birthday Bear, Wish Bear, Grumpy Bear, Good Luck Bear, Funshine Bear, Bedtime Bear, Tenderheart Bear, Friend Bear, and Love-A-Lot Heart Bear.

It’s super cute and I love the tie-dye rainbow coloring with the vintage art! The price is not too bad either!

There is a Matching Zipper Wallet – $24.90 (on sale for $19.92)

This piece features the upper part of the backpack design and measures 5” x 4”. It is also a pre-order for mid-late March, 2023.

So cute!

Want something fluffy?

Hot Topic also has a Grumpy Bear Plush Mini Backpack for $59.90 (Currently available and on sale for $41.93.)

This fluffy and cuddly backpack measures 7 1/2” x 5” x 10.”

Amazon has a Care-A-Lot Castle Mini Backpack on sale for – $70

This one has sold out other places, but it’s still available on Amazon! It features Friend Bear, Grumpy bear, Bedtime Bear and Share Bear. The piece measures  9″ W x 10.5″ H x 4.5″ D.

Matching Zip Around Wallet – $44.99

Coming Soon From Loungefly.com

There are a couple pieces coming soon and they are also really cute! You can sign up to be notified when they are available.

Care Bears Cloud Party Mini Backpack – $80

Like the first pieces I shared, this one features many of the vintage Care Bear designs and art including: Grumpy Bear, Funshine Bear, Wish Bear, Birthday Bear, Tenderheart Bear, Friend Bear, Good Luck Bear, Cheer Bear and Love-A-Lot Bear.

Cloud Party Heart Crossbody Bag – $75

Again you can sign up to be notified when it releases.

This piece is adorable! I love the heart shape and the rainbow strap. It features: Funshine Bear, Wish Bear, Good Luck Bear, Tenderheart Bear, Friend Bear, Grumpy bear and Love-A-Lot Bear.  The piece measures 9”W x 8.3”H x 3”D.

There is a matching wallet for these pieces.

Care Bears Cloud Party Wallet – $40

This piece mimics both the pattern on the pieces but the heart shape of the bag as well! So cute!

I will likely end up with one of these bags/backpacks but I haven’t yet decided which one.

What to do you think? Which one is your favorite?

(There are affiliate links for Amazon pieces only.)

Review: Is An Indiana Jones Grail Diary On Amazon Worth It?

Mike Phalin
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Review: Is An Indiana Jones Grail Diary On Amazon Worth It?

If you’re a collector of movie props and replicas, odds are you’ve searched for some on Amazon. From Judge Dredd helmets to full suits of armor, the massive distribution nexus of Amazon has something to meet your needs. Of course, that is if you’re OK with mass-produced unlicensed replicas.

This isn’t always a bad thing. Not every film out there is like Star Wars, where replicas are easy to come by and made in some official capacity. However, for fans of Indiana Jones, finding reproductions of the films’ iconic props can be challenging.

Over the years, I’ve added various replicas from Amazon to my wishlist. I was informed that someone had purchased Henry Jones’s Grail Diary this past Christmas. From the advertisement, you would be led to believe this was an accurate reproduction of the guide Indy and his father used to find the Holy Grail in The Last Crusade. However, what appeared four weeks after Christmas was far different than what was advertised.

The Grail Diary’s listing said the following:

  • Untitled Map, October Edition, Grail Stone Rubbing, Silver Dollar Certificate, Letter from Lady Eleanor, Blue Ticket, Boston Railroad Ticket, French Franc, Deutsche Bank, Golden Ticket, Roman Numeral Fragments, Arabic Map, Venice map, Washington quotes, various news clippings and more!
  • 17*10cm/6.69*3.93 inches, this size is more conducive to carrying and storage.
  • Take this Holy Grail Diary to find the Holy Grail. According to the hints in the diary, you will find clues from it.
  • This diary includes 24 handwritten inserts collected from travels. These are printed on various handmade papers for a completely authentic look and feel.
  • There is absolutely no computer writing fonts in this diary! Instead, each page is carefully scanned and printed using handwritten originals we created with antique ink and pens and hand-painted pages. Then, every journal page is meticulously hand-aged and weathered for an authentic look.

And here are the pictures used in the listing and several others at very different price points.

Source: Amazon

Source: Amazon

Source: Amazon

 

Here is what arrived:

Photo Credit: Mike Phalin

Photo Credit: Mike Phalin

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Photo Credit: Mike Phalin

Photo Credit: Mike Phalin

Photo Credit: Mike Phalin

I will give whoever makes these credit for the packaging. Opening the box and seeing the parcel addressed to Professor Jones and postmarked from Venice, Italy was amazing. However, the contents of the diary left much to be desired. The replica is not aged; the entries are printed on sand-colored paper, and the writing, graphics, and illustrations are all pixelated.

The low-quality images make reading Dr. Jones’s notes nearly impossible. This is unfortunate because this replica fills in all the missing details about the senior Jones’s quest for the grail, including the time he spent with Elsa. Henry also notes his suspicion of her and plans to mail his findings to Junior.

I wanted to love this because The Last Crusade is my favorite Indiana Jones film. Although I’m not religious, I find the lore, myths, and legends surrounding the Cup of Christ very interesting.

According to the listing, I was supposed to receive other replicas, including the tablet rubbing, the Roman numerals paper from the library scene, and various maps. Unfortunately, none of these were packaged with my Grail Diary, although I did get several other things. I got the picture of Henry and Junior we briefly see in the scene where Indy goes to Henry’s home and finds it ransacked. There are replica tickets and some other odds and ends; see below.

Photo Credit: Mike Phalin

Photo Credit: Mike Phalin

 

Oddly, several papers shipped with the diary have nothing to do with The Last Crusade. Some are “army intel” notes about props like the Staff of Ra, the Ark of the Covenant, and even a crystal skull. A few of these items don’t even relate to the Indiana Jones movies. It’s like someone grabbed a bunch of low-res images, printed them out on bond, and threw them in as filler.

The most insulting thing was something that may have been included by mistake. It’s a single sheet of paper showing off loads of replicas that were not included. This sheet lists each piece by name and includes the following:

  • The Fertility Idol map
  • A Club Obi-Wan nightclub ad
  • Well of Souls map
  • Crystal Skull map

The kicker is there are printing instructions on this thing, too. It reads, “MAP AND TAGS SHOULD BE PRINTED ON DARK TAN.”

Photo Credit: Mike Phalin

So, this set is missing most of the items for the Grail Diary while including several unrelated items and a printout of a PDF of things I should have gotten. You have to be kidding me.

This is something I’ve always disliked about Amazon: quality control. There is none. I see knock-offs sold on the site every day, including known scams that have been debunked for years. The $20 800 GB SSD, anyone? People are selling rough 3D-printed props on there, claiming they are resin casts from studio molds. The world’s largest online marketplace is the Wild Wild West, regarding items of questionable quality. Yet, nothing is ever done about it.

That’s enough ranting. In conclusion, be very careful when buying replica props. Check the reviews or purchase from a known prop maker on Etsy or eBay.

I don’t want to leave on a sour note, so I will say that the Holy Grail I got from this listing is amazing. It is a heavy resin-cast replica with what looks like a gold leaf laid in the cup. It indeed looks like the cup of a carpenter. I chose wisely. However, it seems that not every replica turns out as well as mine, according to the reviews.

Photo Credit: Mike Phalin

Photo Credit: Mike Phalin

Photo Credit: Mike Phalin

 

[Source: Amazon]

[Source: Amazon]

Pink Floyd Animation Contest Draws Criticism For Appearing To Be Exploiting Animators

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Pink Floyd Animation Contest Draws Criticism For Appearing To Be Exploiting Animators

It has been 50 years since the release of Pink Floyd’s 1973 album The Dark Side Of The Moon. In celebration of their chart-topping music album, Pink Floyd is releasing a remastered deluxe box set. The deluxe set is available for pre-order right now for $299 at this link. They announced this box set on their social media pages with an included video. In a separate video posted on the same day, they also announced a contest for artists, specifically those who can animate.

Video of an unboxing the deluxe box set:

Video with Pink Floyd band member Nick Mason announcing the contest for animators:

Along with the January 19th video announcing the contest, a text description was included:

Pink Floyd is celebrating The Dark Side of the Moon 50th Anniversary release by inviting a new generation of animators to enter a competition to create music videos for any of the 10 songs on the iconic 1973 album. Pink Floyd has a rich history of collaborating with animators from the beginnings of the band (Ian Emes, Gerald Scarfe etc.), and in some cases the visuals that accompany the songs have become synonymous with the music itself.

The 50th Anniversary will be no exception. The band would like to give all animators an opportunity to present a fresh take on these timeless aural works. Animators can enter up to 10 videos, one per song on the album. A winner will be selected from a panel of experts which will include Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason, Aubrey ‘Po’ Powell (Pink Floyd’s creative director) and the BFI (British Film Institute). The deadline for submissions is November 30th 2023.

At the end of the video is a link to either enter the contest or read for more information, with an exclamation on the main contest page including winning ”up to £100,000”, which is around $109,090.

Although the idea of participating in an animation contest for a very well-known band might sound exciting for some people, others have expressed concerns, particularly with clauses 23 and 24 from the terms and conditions described on their website. Many are calling this exploitation.

Director of cinematography and layout artist at Disney Joaquin Baldwin, who worked on movies such as Frozen, Moana, Zootopia and Encanto, strongly encouraged people to not enter this competition:

Matt Danner played Kermit on Muppet Babies, as well as being the director for the new series Night At The Museum on Disney+.

JuanPe Arroyo is a director, animator, and visual developer at The Line Animation studio. He expressed frustration at how many do not consider how very time consuming animating anything can be, and what little respect is given for what goes into creating animation:

Director and animator Jeremy Nixon compared the cost of Pink Floyds’ ”The Wall” animation to what animating would cost today for every minute:

https://twitter.com/nixonanimation/status/1617475687278940160

In a follow-up tweet, Nixon corrected his BFI endorsement tweet after the British Film Institute released a statement clarifying they have no involvement with this contest:

https://twitter.com/nixonanimation/status/1618895342908612611?cxt=HHwWhoDRqZavvPcsAAAA
There is also another clause which states that if there are fewer than 30 entries by the November deadline, then they have the right to cancel the contest. So even if you were to put all of that effort into creating an animated piece, there is a chance that you’ll just be wasting your time for a Maybe Contest.

Comic artist Videajames remarked on the irony of the contest:

What do you think of this contest after looking at the terms and conditions? Would it be something you would find to be worth the risk in your time and money? Let us know your thoughts!

Source: LouderSound

Hot Toys Brings Back Iron Man Mark VI With Suit-Up Gantry

Mike Phalin
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Hot Toys Brings Back Iron Man Mark VI With Suit-Up Gantry

If there’s one thing I can count on each year, it’s a $4k tax bill and Hot Toys announcing an updated MCU Iron Man figure. This year, however, things are a little different. The 2.0 version of the Mark VI armor comes packed with a suit-up gantry!

The combo set, Mark VI, or just the Gantry can all be pre-ordered from Sideshow Collectibles. Iron Man is priced at $365. The Gantry is $335, and the set of two is $655. Expect these to arrive during the first half of next year.

Photo Credit: Hot Toys

Photo Credit: Hot Toys

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Photo Credit: Hot Toys

The Gantry includes:

– Authentic and highly detailed Suit-Up Gantry with all-new paint application
– Approximately 42cm H x 33cm L x 28.5cm D
– LED light-up areas on 4 annular tunnel compartments (blue light, power operated)
– LED light-up gantry stairways (yellow light, power operated)
– Adjustable annular channel
– Five (5) mechanical arms with articulated function

The Mark IV Iron Man comes with the following:

– Authentic and detailed likeness of Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/ Iron Man in The Avengers movie
– One (1) newly developed Tony Stark head sculpt with separate rolling eyeball function
– One (1) LED-lighted Iron Man helmet head (white light, battery operated) with two (2) styles of interchangeable masks (normal and battle damage)
– Approximately 32 cm tall
– Over 30 points of enhanced articulations
– Movie-accurate proportion and highly detailed armor design
– Metallic red and gold colored painting on streamline armor
– Contains diecast material
– Special features on armor:
– LED lighted Arc Reactor on chest (white light, battery operated)
– One (1) pair of detachable shoulder mounted weapons
– Two (2) styles of interchangeable chest armor (normal and battle damaged)
– Two (2) sets of interchangeable forearm armor (normal and missile firing)
– One (1) pair of built-in shoulder missile launchers
– Eight (8) pieces of interchangeable hands including:
– One (1) pair of fists
– One (1) pair of hands with articulated fingers and light-up repulsors (white light, battery operated)
– One (1) pair of repulsor firing hands (white light, battery operated)
– One (1) pair of laser firing hands
– Multi-layered waist armor with enhanced articulations allowing highly flexible movement
– Fully deployable air flaps at back of the armor
– Articulated flaps on back of the armor on both legs
– Each piece of head sculpt is specially hand-painted
Accessories:
– One (1) pair of attachable real-like lasers accessories
– Specially designed figure base with movie logo and character name

The Gantry and Mark IV combo includes some additional pieces:

– One (1) helmet (only for display at Suit-Up Gantry)
– One (1) back armor (only for display at Suit-Up Gantry)
– One (1) chest armor
– One (1) pair of shoulder armors
– One (1) pair of front thigh armors
– One (1) pair of side thigh armors

[Source: Hot Toys]

[Source: Hot Toys]

[Source: Hot Toys]

Josie and The Pussycats Join Mezco’s 5 Points Figure Line!

Mike Phalin
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Josie and The Pussycats Join Mezco’s 5 Points Figure Line!

Mezco just announced its latest addition to the 5 Point action figure line! Josie and the Pussycats, the Hanna-Barbera originals, are all present, complete with a stage and instruments. Josie, Melody, and Valerie look just like they did when they gave you that weird feeling growing up. Ah, Saturday mornings were never the same after being introduced to cat women.

The $55 boxed set includes the three Pussycats, interchangeable arms, and an extra set of legs for Melody, allowing her to stand or sit behind the drums. Expect this blast from the past to ship out during the last quarter of 2023.

Photo Credit: Mezco

Photo Credit: Mezco

Photo Credit: Mezco

Photo Credit: Mezco

“Get ready to rock out! This boxed set containsthree3 figures, a range of accessories, and a retro play set diorama that recreates the Pussycats’ iconic stage! Josie and the Pussycats featured an all-girl pop band that toured the world with their entourage, getting mixed up with invariousf adventures and mysteries.”

Josie and the Pussycats come with the following accessories:

  • One (1) pair of interchangeable Josie arms
  • One (1) guitar
  • One (1) pair of interchangeable Melody arms
  • One (1) pair of interchangeable Melody legs
  • One (1) drum set
  • One (1) pair of interchangeable Valerie arms
  • Two (2) tambourines
  • Three (3) display bases

My favorite version of Josie and the gang appeared in a Cartoon Network Groovies short many years ago. It followed the Pussycats’ evolution in various music genre styles through the decades.

Mezco’s other 5 Points figures include:

Josie and the Pussycats aired in 1970 and had a 32-episode run until 1972. It premiered just one year after Scooby-Doo and continued the Hanna-Barbera formula of taking a group of young people and sending them off to solve mysteries or get into whacky hijinks.

Like Scooby-Doo, the Pussycats cast also had Shaggy (Alex) and Fred (Alan) clones. Unlike the gang who traveled around in the Mystery Machine, Josie and her band were also joined by a mean-spirited bully named Alexandra and her skunk-like cat Sebastian. Of course, the other difference was that the Pussycats sang songs.

[Source: Mezco]

Review: Hi-Fi Rush – Rocking the Beat Downs

Jakejames Lugo
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Review: Hi-Fi Rush – Rocking the Beat Downs

It’s not a common thing to see a game get shadow-dropped onto any platform, especially from a big developer like Bethesda. Luckily for all of us, Hi-Fi Rush is a great surprise that oozes fun times and a unique vibe that blends together different genres into something interesting. You have the fast-paced action and viciousness of hack & slash games combined with the flair and spectacle of rhythm games. While you might not be a fan of either one individually, you’ll definitely find yourself resonating with how well the two of them mix together, like peanut butter and chocolate.

Hi-Fi Rush, developed by Tango Gameworks, follows a kid named Chai in a futuristic island called Vandelay Campus. Chai a free-flowing dreamer who wants to be a future rock star, but is put into an experiment that turns him into a defect with a robotic arm and music player heart. Because of this, he’s relentlessly pursued by robotic enemies serving Vandelay, which has been lying about their experiments and sending people into slave labor.

Chai meets a number of allies that help him out in revolting against Vandelay, including a girl named Peppermint and her robotic cat. It’s a fun story that borrows many elements from anime stories, manga visuals, and a bit of inspiration from classic games such as Jet Set Radio. The characters aren’t very deep or complex, but enough to latch onto for the wild ride ahead, especially if you enjoy lighthearted interactions between characters.

What makes Hi-Fi Rush so special is how it fully commits to the musical themes, with the soundtrack being filled with rock bands such as The Black Keys, Nine Inch Nails, and many others. The combat and nearly every action you take in the game is tied to the beat of the music you hear throughout, rewarding you in various ways for doing things in line with the beat. While some might dislike how each battle you come across is placed in specific spots during a level, rather than randomly happening, the action is still a lot of fun. If you’re staying on beat, you can truly bring down the house on every enemy you encounter.

However, the game never punishes you for not doing so and still allows you to play as if it were any other hack & slash game. You aren’t powerless should you want to get away from the beat and just mash buttons. Doing so is fine, but you miss out on a ton of benefits by staying on beat, such as extra damage against enemies and loot drops. Getting on the beat isn’t as tough as you might think since the game gives you multiple indicators to help you out, which everyone will appreciate.

Boss fights are a big highlight of the combat. There are skirmishes with multiple types of enemies that will force you to change tactics, but the boss fights against the main antagonists feel like a major event. There are multiple cutscenes in-between phases, as well as humorous dialogue that makes them a lot of fun to play. There’s definitely a big challenge for some of the latter bosses, but the majority of them will have you looking for openings to wail your metal guitar on them. Some of the final shots you see after defeating them will make you laugh.

Speaking of loot, the game uses spare parts as currency to help you open up new attacks, special moves, and other perks for battling robots. You have a special attack that becomes available when you generate enough power, which can be used for a devastating attack or boost to yourself depending on what you have equipped. Options are scarce at first but more opens up as you complete stages and find hidden collectibles. Unlocking new moves as early as possible definitely has a big impact on how much you can do in battles, especially if you’re aiming for higher rankings at the end of each stage. Getting a better ranking gives you bigger bonuses to unlock even more afterward.

One aspect of Hi-Fi Rush that mildly brings down the experience is platforming. There’s nothing in here that you haven’t already seen in other action games with basic platforming sections to break up the action. While the environments you visit look great and have a lot of personality in them, your interactions aren’t always as intricate. Gaining new moves that allow you to bypass obstacles and open new areas is great, but not a big focus of the game overall. It’s just in here to slow you down before the next big battle, which may or may not impact the overall pacing for some players. You can find a lot of data pads scattered around that give more details about the story and history of Vandelay. If you’re not into the lore of the game then you might not care for this, but at least it’s there to give something more to those curious about it.

Hi-Fi Rush is a fun surprise that brings something great to the table. If games that are different than the norm or trying hard to attempt something different is your jam, then you’ll definitely resonate with Hi-Fi Rush. Rhythm and action games aren’t always something we can see going together very well, but this is a great example of how it can be done. What you have here is an experience that rocks the beatdowns in a very loud and fun way.

Are you a fan of rhythm or action games? Did you get Hi-Fi Rush off of Xbox Game Pass and try it out for yourself? Share your thoughts down below in the comment section!

A Trailer For Stephen King’s ‘The Boogeyman’ Is Here

Mike Phalin
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A Trailer For Stephen King’s ‘The Boogeyman’ Is Here

Thanks to Empire, we now know a little more about what Rob Savage has in store for us with his adaptation of Stephen King’s short story The Boogeyman. What’s lurking in your closet or under your bed?

This adaptation will premiere in the U.S. on June 2nd. It was written by Black Swan‘s co-writer Mark Heyman. Rob Savage’s previous directorial credit was on the 2020 Shudder horror movie Host.

The Boogeyman first appeared in Cavalier magazine, based in my hometown of Tampa, Florida. While the story is short, King fills us with the same anxiety that the main character Lester Billings feels.

The former father of three relays the events that led to the death of his children to his psychiatrist. Each of the Billings kids was killed by the Boogeyman. Lester refused at first to believe the creature was real, but the nightmarish being made itself known in not-so-subtle ways.

Now, I doubt this movie is going to adapt the story faithfully. One reason is that the length is short and told entirely from Lester’s point of view. Second, Mr. Billings is not likable, as King makes him a combination of all the things he dislikes: bigotry, sexism, etc. Finally, Mr. Billings doesn’t even care for his kids all that much until the Boogeyman comes for the last child.

Of course, the twist at the end would require general audiences to suspend a few tons of disbelief for it to work. No, I think this will be a more traditional by-the-numbers horror film. That’s not bad if the film is atmospheric and the creature is well-designed.

The header image for our story captures the split second of the trailer that shows us the Boogeyman’s face. It resembles what Stephen King describes towards the story’s conclusion.

If you’re wondering what King dreamt up, he describes the creature as squelchy and foul-smelling. It leaves a path of filth in its trail. The face is like a scarecrow, and it has two spade-claw hands.

The story has been adapted on a smaller scale multiple times. Check out those films below.

[Source: Empire]

‘Aqua Teen Hunger Force’ Returning For A Twelfth Season

Jacob Airey
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‘Aqua Teen Hunger Force’ Returning For A Twelfth Season

After an eight-year hiatus, the adult animated series ‘Aqua Teen Hunger Force’ is making a comeback for a twelfth season on Adult Swim and HBO Max. Following the release of the film ‘Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm, on February 8, 2023, there will be five new episodes of the comedy.

“We are thrilled to be making more ‘Aqua Teen Hunger Force’ episodes for a new generation of fans, building upon the most impressive collection of IP ever assembled. Success is optimal and leads to quality,” original creators Dave Willis and Matt Maiellaro said in a press statement.

“Congratulations!” the duo continued. “You waited just long enough for ‘Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm’ to be free on the service your parents pay for. I can’t wait for you to discover the project everyone has been talking about, and by everyone, I mean our personal twitter accounts. There is too much stuff to watch already. Breathe, and focus exclusively on Aqua Teen. Delete everything else.”

While not confirmed, it assumed that the original cast consisting of Carey Means (“The Brak Show”) as Frylock, Dana Snyder (“Squidbillies”) as Master Shake, and co-creator Dave Willis (“Squidbillies,” “Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell”) as Meatwad are returning.

Originally launched in 2001, the first eleven seasons would be released between that year and 2015. In 2005 IGN placed the series as number 25 on their list of Top 25 Animated series for adults and in 2009 on they listed the series as the 39th best in the Top 100 Best Animated TV Shows.

The first movie based on the show would be released in 2007 titled ‘Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters.’ At the time, it became the 8th highest-grossing R-rated animated film.

The show would be canceled in 2015 despite protests from Willis, Maiellaro, and their fans.

Sentai Releasing Five Blu-Ray Anime Titles In February

Jacob Airey
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Sentai Releasing Five Blu-Ray Anime Titles In February

Sentai Filmworks announced that they are bringing five new titles to their home video Blu-ray releases. From gamer survival stories to tragic romances to comedies, fans of these releases will be able to add them to their DVD collection.

They announced the titles on their website:

GIRLS BEYOND THE WASTELAND

Buntarou Hojo is great at adapting stories for his school’s drama club, but he’s coming up blank when planning his future. Then inspiration strikes when the school’s oddest girl, Sayuki Kuroda, approaches him in the men’s room with a proposition… and no, not that kind! Instead, this is Sayuki’s strange way of inviting him to a date that turns out to be a job interview for helping her develop a bishoujo video game! It sounds a bit out there, but then, so is Sayuki. Suddenly things start to happen, as Buntarou’s best bud Atomu and their hyper-aspiring actress pal Yuka are pulled into the project, along with two more female classmates, artist Uguisu and programmer Teruha. Now they’ll all have to rise to the top of their game to turn Sayuki’s dream into a reality in GIRLS BEYOND THE WASTELAND!

DEMON KING DAIMAO

Akuto Sai planned on becoming a priest, but the Oracle that Constant Magic Academy uses instead of aptitude tests had an entirely different idea. Now he’s been prophesied to become the Demon King, and no one will believe that he’s really a nice guy! So, the nice ninja girl he likes wants to eliminate him, there’s a female android living in his dorm’s closet spying on him, plus a witch lusting after his powers… And every time Akuto tries to do something to disprove the Oracle’s judgement, things get even worse and girls keep losing their clothes in the process. But you know what they say about chicks digging the bad boys? It’s apparently true, because those same girls all somehow seem to keep ending up in the rapidly swelling harem of the boy who will become DEMON KING DAIMAO!

CLANNAD

Sometimes all it takes to change your life forever is a chance encounter. Since the death of his mother, Tomoya has distanced himself from his abusive father and seems on a path of self-destruction. Nagisa’s poor health has left her a year behind in school, but she longs to restart the now disbanded Drama Club. In an impulsive moment, Tomoya agrees to help her and they soon find themselves joined by others in desperate need of support and emotional healing. Join the Club and meet the ambitious Tomoyo, who dreams of becoming class president; Kotomi, a troubled genius with a secret past; and the mysterious Fuko, whose disassociation with the world is so severe that she seems to be fading away as the sentimental, the surreal and the supernatural merge together in the acclaimed anime classic CLANNAD!

REVISIONS

After being kidnapped as a child, Daisuke Dojima became obsessed with the words of the enigmatic woman who rescued him. Convinced that he is destined to protect his friends, he’s focused on that prediction to the point of alienating his classmates. Then the entire prefecture of Tokyo where he lives, Shibuya, is suddenly ripped through the fabric of time to an apocalyptic future where humanity is waging a desperate battle against the mysterious Revisions. Attacked by mechanical monsters, Daisuke and his friends are saved by Milo, the woman who rescued him before, who reveals that Daisuke and his classmates have the unique qualifications to pilot special mechas called String Puppets. Now the teenagers must become warriors, holding the line of battle while Milo’s organization struggles to find a way to restore Shibuya in time and finally defeat the REVISIONS!

TEASING MASTER TAKAGI-SAN THE MOVIE

Why did Takagi decide to start teasing Nishikata? Why did it take so long for him to realize that he liked her not-so-subtle attentions? It’s hard to say, but it’s clear that they were dancing around each other for quite a while before they could admit how they really felt. And now they’re taking care of a little one together! Okay, it’s a kitten, and it’s just until they can find its mother, but it’s still a lot of responsibility. It’s also one more way to learn about each other as they approach the end of their last summer in junior high. And yes, there’ll be more than just teasing… Whether it’s just catching fireflies or going to big festivals, it’s going to be a summer to remember in TEASING MASTER TAKAGI-SAN: THE MOVIE!

The titles will be released between February 7, 2023, to February 28, 2023.

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