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Kyoto Animation has released a new Netflix anime series, 'Sparks of Tomorrow,' set in a steampunk-inspired world where inventions are driven by love. A review notes the show juggles multiple storylines that strain its otherwise strong animation, while its humor, emotional depth, and drama still come through.
Netflix has reaffirmed that a third season of its Tim Burton-directed series 'Wednesday,' starring Jenna Ortega, is being produced. Details on plot or release timing remain unannounced.
Netflix has launched Codenames Party, a new addition to its mobile party game collection that lets people join via QR code scan and play using their phones without extra hardware. The release includes the classic team-based Codenames mode, a Case Studies variant using pre-made word and clue sets, and a new team-free Party Mode where each player creates a clue for their own set of eight words.
Netflix has released a special Lego-animated recap episode tied to its live-action One Piece series, now streaming. The episode frames the Straw Hat Pirates' story so far through Usopp's exaggerated retelling, using Lego-style visuals rather than the live-action cast.
Netflix wanted to acquire Curry Barker's horror film 'Obsession' but planned to release it directly on its streaming service rather than in theaters, according to reports. The film instead went a different route, ultimately reaching audiences through a theatrical release.
YouTube automatically plays follow-up videos after a selected clip ends, choosing them based on a viewer's watch history. The setting is enabled by default for adult accounts, but users can toggle it off or back on in the app or website settings within a few steps.
Netflix's 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run' anime adaptation debuted with Yuki Chiba's 'Dead Or Alive' as its outro song, and viewers reacted negatively on social media. Some fans created and shared edited videos pairing the anime's ending sequence with alternative songs they felt would suit the show better.
Netflix has released a competition series titled 'Wonka's The Golden Ticket' that reportedly uses an AI-generated likeness of the late Gene Wilder as part of its format. A review of the show describes it as derivative of other competition programs and criticizes the use of the AI recreation.
Netflix has released the official trailer for Ray Gunn, a new animated feature from director Brad Bird set to premiere in December. The film is billed as a neo-noir science-fiction mystery featuring retro-futuristic imagery such as flying cars, jet packs, laser guns and a femme fatale. Bird, known for The Iron Giant, The Incredibles and Ratatouille, has developed the project with co-writer Matthew Robbins over roughly three decades.
Disney is increasing prices across its Disney+ and Hulu streaming plans, with the ad-free bundle rising from $19.99 to $21.99 a month and stand-alone ad-free plans climbing to $21.49. Ad-supported stand-alone plans will also rise, to $12.49 a month, according to Disney's support page as first reported by Bloomberg. The changes come about a year after Disney's previous major streaming price increase.
Netflix released the new opening animation for the 'Steel Ball Run' arc of 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure,' introducing the cross-country race between characters Johnny and Gyro. The series is set to premiere on the platform on September 25.
Netflix announced that Ray Gunn, an animated sci-fi detective film directed by Brad Bird, will premiere in December. The film features the voices of Sam Rockwell and Scarlett Johansson.