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Maddie Blausteinwas one of the most influential and productive transgender voice-actors of the 90s and 2000s before her tragic passing in 2008. Before transitioning to voice acting, she worked in the comic industry as an editor and writer for several companies, including Marvel, DC, and Milestone Comics. Among her creations during this time wasDeathwish,which featured a transgender main character. The majority of Blaustein’s work came from dubbing anime with 4Kids Entertainment, a company known forquestionable censorship and localization practices....

Russell Crowemay not be as active as he once was, but no one can take away his stunning run of performances in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He’s not the kind of actor who disappears into a role—he charges into it, reshaping the story around him. Whether he was swinging a sword in a Roman arena or quietly crumbling under the weight of genius,there’s always a gravity to his work....

While producing fresh original content,Netflixhas been at the forefront of adapting video games for different TV projects and surprisingly, has found success. Their anime based on theCastlevaniaseries had a strong four-season run and their live-action adaptation ofThe Witcherhas become such a huge hit that its world is being expanded through spin-offs. RELATED:Is Cyberpunk Better Now? Why the Game Deserves Another Chance There have also been animated series based onDragon’s DogmaandDOTA.More recently, Netflix’s original showArcane, based in the world ofLeague of Legends, absolutely took the world by storm, making it one of the most highly regarded shows of 2021....

Black Mirroris a sci-fi series known for tackling how technology affects and impacts human life. In that perspective, it can also be considered a horror series, sinceit often shows how the use of tech advancements can go wrong. Though we’re all more than familiar with the impact technology has had on us thus far,Black Mirroris exactly that, a mirror reflecting human behavior we tend to ignore. Because the show often verges on horror,some episodes in it arepretty intense, even becoming scary....

Just like countless television series have offered viewers compelling storylines and relatable characters, it is no news that, throughout the years, a vast range of TV shows were also quite capable of providing audiences with memorable quotes for them to use on a daily basis. Strong writing is, of course, one of the key aspects of a memorable story, and great dialogue does obviously stand out, so much so that worldwide viewers are often able to recall lines from their favorite shows years after having seen them and apply them to the most diverse real-life situations....

When reading a book, we often imagine the characters and towns coming to life, quirks and all. But what’s better than watching the author’s vision come to life on the silver screen? Over the years, countless bestsellers have been adapted into movies and TV shows. Many romance movies based on books reaffirm the undeniable power of hope, love, and trust, while others leave a bittersweet imprint on the heart. Whatever the end, love stories are meant to be relived repeatedly, and there’s no way better than to experience them over and over again by reading the book or watching the best romantic movies based on novels....

Amazon keeps adding talent to itsLord of the Ringsseries, withThe WitcherdirectorCharlotte Brändströmannounced as part of the crew. Brändström is a seasoned director, having helmed episodes for other major shows such asThe Man in the High Castle,Outlander, and the recently releasedJupiter’s Legacyon Netflix. Commenting on the announcement, Brändström said: “I’m very excited to be guided through Middle-earth by J.D.’s and Patrick’s vision and immerse myself in the iconic world of J.R.R. Tolkien....

A new glitch inAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsstrips villagers from their clothes, transforming any island into a nudist colony. Yes, that’s right. The latest glitch allows you to take a peek at each villager’s body as they came to this world: fluffy and without shirts. Nevertheless, concerned parents can consider themselves lucky, asAnimal Crossing’s animals are not anatomically correct, which means the new naked villagers will probably just look like plushies in children’s eyes....

After 13 years,James Cameronhas brought audiences back to Pandora with his mega-budget, high-octane, science-fiction extravaganzaAvatar: The Way of Water.Anticipation for the sequel was high ahead of its wide release on December, 16, with experts predicting huge box office numbers.Avatar: The Way of Waterhasn’t disappointed those backing it to attract a vast audience, with the film at the precipice of a half a billion global gross with $497 million in box office earnings thus far....

For the past 13 years, fans have been waiting patiently forAvatar: The Way of Water,and just like the past decade changed us as an audience, the characters of the upcoming feature have also evolved. DirectorJames Cameronhas defended the three hour runtime of the feature by explaining that the upcoming movie focuses more on emotions. In a new interview withEntertainment Weekly, the director discussed Jake and Neytiri’s family dynamic and how having four children has changed them....

The Best Original Song Oscar is always a tight race. This year the category is packed with superstarsBeyoncé,Billie Eilish,Diane Warren,Van Morrison, andLin-Manuel Miranda.Encantohas become a pop culture sensation with the song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno'' taking over “Let It Go” as the highest-sellingDisney song in history. However, it is not nominated. Will “Dos Oruguitas” be enough to giveEncantoa win, or will it be another in a long line of popular songs not winning the category?...

Hot off the surprise hit of his sea-mad mind-tripThe Lighthouse, directorRobert Eggersnext sets his sights onThe Northman, a Viking-era revenge tale. Back in October of 2019, it was reported that brothersAlexander SkarsgårdandBill Skarsgårdwould join the cast, marking their first film together since Bill’s 2000 feature debut,White Water Fury. Alas, some bummer news: While speaking to Bill Skarsgård about Netflix’sThe Devil All the Time, Collider confirmed that the actor had to drop out of Eggers' film due to scheduling conflicts brought on by the COVID pandemic....

WithCrazy Rich Asiansopening this week in theaters, I recently sat down with directorJon M. Chufor an exclusive video interview. If you’re not familiar with the movie, it’s based on the worldwide bestselling book byKevin Kwanand starsConstance Wuas a New Yorker who accompanies her boyfriend Nick (Henry Golding) to Singapore to attend a wedding. But her first visit to Asia is soon thrown for a loop when she learns that Nick actually hails from an incredibly wealthy family....