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CloverWorks, the animation studio behind recent Pokémon anime work, is producing a new theatrical film titled 'Wild Card' scheduled for 2027. The release adds to what is shaping up to be a major year for the franchise across media.
Across decades of reboots, films and animated series, Peter Cullen has consistently returned as the voice of Optimus Prime, providing continuity to the Transformers franchise regardless of who else is involved in a given production. His presence has become a defining thread linking the many different creative visions the property has cycled through.
A new film called 'Buddy' reimagines a wholesome children's character as a menacing figure, continuing a recurring trend in entertainment where beloved kid-friendly icons are twisted into horror antagonists. The concept taps into nostalgia while subverting it for shock value.
Hollywood is increasingly turning to video game properties for film and TV adaptations as superhero content declines, following the box-office success of Illumination's $1.3 billion Super Mario Bros. Movie and critically praised shows like The Last of Us and Fallout. This marks a dramatic turnaround from the disastrous 1993 Super Mario Bros. film, which flopped due to mismatched tonal choices and studio interference.
GKIDS is bringing 'The Last Blossom,' a new anime feature from the creators of the acclaimed mystery series ODDTAXI, to theaters for a limited two-night engagement on August 30 and 31. The film follows a former yakuza member whose story is paired symbolically with a plant, a choice the director discusses as central to the narrative's themes.
Richard Kelly, director of the 2001 cult film 'Donnie Darko,' has written a book that directly continues the story of the original movie. Kelly has said he hopes the novel could serve as the foundation for additional films expanding the franchise beyond the original.
Despite IMAX existing since 1970, few films are shot using true IMAX cameras due to their massive size, weight, and noise. The cameras require expensive 65-70mm film that runs out quickly, forcing frequent stoppages that slow production and raise costs, as Tom Holland experienced on The Odyssey set. Even newer, quieter IMAX cameras like the one used on that film still weigh nearly 400 pounds, making them impractical for many scenes.