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Here’s When Padmaavat Will Re-Release In Theatres (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Sanjay Leela Bhansali redefined Indian cinema with his magnum opus, Padmaavat, in 2018. The film, starring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Shahid Kapoor, set new benchmarks with its grand visuals, lavish sets, exquisite costumes, and unforgettable music. The cast showcased phenomenal performances that elevated the cinematic experience of Padmaavat.

The movie earned immense critical and commercial recognition and became one of Bhansali’s most ambitious ventures. The mesmerizing storytelling and unparalleled visual grandeur make it one of the finest Bollywood movies ever. Nearly 7 years after its release, Padmaavat is all set to hit Indian cinemas again. The movie will return to theatres with a grand re-release on February 6, 2025.

Padmaavat earned a staggering ₹560 crores at the box office in 2018, making it the second-highest grosser of the year and cementing its legacy as a historic blockbuster. These incredible numbers reflect the...

Ben Schwartz, the voice behind Sonic in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, is eyeing his next big role and has set his sights on playing Plastic Man in the DC Universe. During a recent Q&a session, Schwartz shared his excitement about the possibility of bringing the stretchy superhero to life under James Gunn’s direction.

When a fan on the social media platform X asked if he still had a shot at playing Plastic Man, Schwartz responded enthusiastically. “It would be a dream come true,” he wrote. “But whoever they get for that role, I’ll be excited that the character is out there in the world in a big fun way. James is in the zone with all of this stuff. He’ll nail it. And I’ll be first in line to buy a ticket.”

It would be a dream come true. But whoever they get for that role.

In “Plastic,” directed by Daisuke Miyazaki, youth, love, and the unrelenting passage of time are explored against the backdrop of Nagoya, Japan. The film follows Jun (Takuma Fujie) and Ibuki (An Ogawa), two teens who meet by chance because they love the fictional glam-rock band Exne Kedy. Their first encounter—Ibuki pedaling home, lured to Jun’s street busking—lays the groundwork for a beautiful romance that captures adolescence’s naïve energy.

We witness their relationship evolve from charming beginnings to the complexities of adulthood, marked by aspirations, separations, and the overwhelming influence of the epidemic as the narrative progresses. Miyazaki’s film not only follows their personal journey but also resonates with a broader cultural background, reflecting a generation wrestling with aspirations and realities that frequently contradict.

Released in an era when nostalgia and authenticity are in high demand, “Plastic” speaks much about current societal trends. Using music as...

It is clear that R rated superhero movies have an audience if they are solid films. This was proven when Deadpool was released in 2016 and made over seven hundred million dollars. Logan was released the following year and made over six hundred million dollars. For R rated movies, that’s incredible. For superhero movies that’s, amazingly, not an enormous amount of money. Then, Deadpool 2 made seven hundred eighty five million dollars in 2018. Infamously, Joker, technically a comic book movie while not truly a superhero movie, made over a billion dollars becoming the highest grossing R rated movie of all time. It was recently dethroned by Deadpool and Wolverine which grossed 1.33 billion. This trend did not continue with Joker 2, but there’s reasons for that we won’t get into here.

In five out of the last eight years, there have been R comic book rated movies released that were very successful.

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Plastic Man No More! #3!

Trigger Warning: Discussions of Body Horror and Variant Art Covers Depicting Grotesque Anatomy.

Within the Justice League, Plastic Man is legendary for his unparalleled healing factora power that makes him nearly unkillable, virtually immortal, and capable of regenerating even severed limbs. Its easily one of the most overpowered abilities in the DC Universe. However, the latest issue of Plastic Man No More! has reminded fans of the dark and horrifying side of this power.

Christopher Cantwell, Jacob Edgar, Alex Lins, and Marcelo Maiolos Black Label series, Plastic Man No More!, has been a body horror spectacle from start to finish, delivering gut-turning imagery of OBrian both in the story and on the series haunting cover art. Much of this unsettling horror stems from Plastic Mans new ailment: depolymerizing, or, in simpler terms, coming apart at a molecular level.

This condition has...

Superhero films bring a lot of success and fame to those who star in them. Be it the Dcu or Marvel, those who head projects can easily earn in the millions. While this is surely an added benefit, in all of their success, it seems that Hollywood has forgotten what these films actually mean to the fans. Many actors have talked about roles they took within these franchises, chalking their motivations to be purely financial.

Robert Pattinson’s The Batman in the Dcu | Credit: Warner Bros.

Due to this, many fans have been wary about the actors that are getting cast in upcoming projects. Most recently, comedian John Mulaney talked about his interest in playing Plastic Man. The description given by the actor may cause fans to get upset, and James Gunn may be one of them.

John Mulaney Wants to Join the Dcu

Plastic Man is quite an iconic character from the comics.

Prepare for a wild ride on ABC’s Doctor Odyssey season one episode seven guest starring John Stamos, Cheyenne Jackson, and Caldwell “Bob” Tidicue. Episode seven, “Oh, Daddy!” airs on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 9pm Et/Pt.

Joshua Jackson (Fatal Attraction) plays Dr. Max Bankman, Phillipa Soo (Shining Girls) is Nurse Avery Morgan, Sean Teale (Little Voice) is Nurse Tristan Silva, and Don Johnson (Rebel Ridge) stars as Captain Robert Massey. Ryan Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz, and Joe Baken write and executive produce the first season.

“Oh, Daddy!” Plot: Bears, otters and cubs on board can only mean one thing: It’s Gay Week on The Odyssey. As Max, Avery and Tristan navigate their relationships, Capt. Massey’s brother arrives with an unexpected guest.

John Stamos, Don Johnson and Phillipa Soo in ‘Doctor Odyssey’ episode 7 (Disney/Tina Thorpe) Doctor Odyssey Plot Description, Courtesy of ABC:

From the brilliant mind of Ryan...

90 Day Fiance spoilers reveal that Loren Brovarnik has started to open up about her health concerns. In one of the latest posts from her on social media, her followers were shocked to see what she had to say. Of course, some think that she exaggerates on social media, but this time, they got a little worried about her health. Why are her fans so worried? Let’s find out.

90 Day Fiancé Spoilers – The Plastic Surgery Hate

After having three children, Loren wanted to get her body back in shape. Instead of making big changes, she decided to have plastic surgery. She had a mommy makeover, which used her fat and placed it in other parts of her body.

She couldn’t do much around the house for weeks and this caused a lot of strain in her marriage to Alexei Brovarnik.

Loren’s fans weren’t happy with...

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Plastic Man No More! #3 (2024)!

One iconic hero in the DC Universe has officially quit the Justice League , but not before delivering a searing critique of the teams self-importance and telling them exactly where they can shove their justice and self-righteous heroics. This bold outburst raises an intriguing question: is it a true reflection of the Leagues shortcomings, or is it simply the manifestation of this heros guilty conscience?

...this series uncovers an unexplored facet of the Justice League that challenges the team's heroic image...

DC has finally released the five-page preview for Christopher Cantwell, Jacob Edgar, and Alex Lins Plastic Man No More! #3the Black Label series that offers a unique perspective on the Justice League through the eyes of Patrick "Eel" O'Brian.

However, this perspective is complicated by the fact that Plastic Man is simultaneously struggling to stop his body from "depolymerizing," or, in simpler terms,...

Kelsea Ballerini and three-time Emmy winner Margo Martindale guest star on ABC’s Doctor Odyssey episode six, “I Always Cry at Weddings.” Episode six will air on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 9pm Et/Pt.

Joshua Jackson (Fatal Attraction) plays Dr. Max Bankman, Phillipa Soo (Shining Girls) is Nurse Avery Morgan, Sean Teale (Little Voice) is Nurse Tristan Silva, and Don Johnson (Rebel Ridge) stars as Captain Robert Massey. Ryan Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz, and Joe Baken write and executive produce the first season.

“I Always Cry At Weddings” Plot: When a wealthy family charters The Odyssey for a weeklong wedding cruise, all eyes are on the “bridezilla” as she wreaks havoc on board. Amid the chaos, love and lust manage to find their way through the air with sparks flying among the crew.

Margo Martindale and Kelsea Ballerini in ‘Doctor Odyssey’ episode 6 (Disney/Tina Thorpe) Doctor Odyssey Plot Description, Courtesy of...

Trap.Imagine a famous pop star is in your living room. They are eyeing your family photos, surveying your belongings. They are sitting at your rickety piano, treating you to a private concert. Nobody knows this celebrity is at your ordinary house, breathing your ordinary air. You can hardly believe it yourself.Strangely, this fantasy—or nightmare, depending on your attitude—transpires in not one but two hits of the summer movie season, vastly different films that share an interest in the machinations of modern celebrity. In Trap (2024), the new thriller written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan, the scene is fraught with suspense: Lady Raven, a megastar played by Saleka Night Shyamalan (the filmmaker’s daughter), is visiting the home of a young fan whose father is a serial killer. In Michael Showalter’s rom-com The Idea of You (2024), based on the novel by Robinne Lee, it is playful...

90 Day Fiance alum Larissa Lima on House of Villains [Image E! Entertainment on YouTube]

90 Day Fiancé alum Larissa Lima looks almost like a different person as she stars in House of Villains on E!

Fans will recall that Larissa Lima underwent almost endless plastic surgery and beauty enhancements after she left 90 Day Fiancé for good. Despite this, as Colt Johnson’s ex appears on House of Villains, fans can hardly recognize her. What has Larissa been up to that makes her look so different?

Almost unrecognizable Larissa Lima joins House of Villains Larissa Lima [Image @90dayfianceupdate on Instagram]

Larissa Lima may have left the TLC show 90 Day Fiancé, but that doesn’t mean she left reality TV for good. Fans will recall that the Brazilian beauty made her reality TV debut in season 6 of 90 Day Fiancé with her former husband, Colt Johnson. Meanwhile, as she continued to star in various TLC spinoffs,...

The ship experiences a zombie outbreak on ABC’s Doctor Odyssey season one episode five. “Halloween Week” will air on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 9pm Et/Pt.

Joshua Jackson (Fatal Attraction) plays Dr. Max Bankman, Phillipa Soo (Shining Girls) is Nurse Avery Morgan, Sean Teale (Little Voice) is Nurse Tristan Silva, and Don Johnson (Rebel Ridge) stars as Captain Robert Massey. Ryan Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz, and Joe Baken write and executive produce the first season.

“Halloween Week” Plot: It’s Halloween on The Odyssey, featuring a high-stakes costume contest. But when a zombie-like illness plagues select passengers, the festivities take a dark turn. Meanwhile, Avery and Max embark on a rescue mission.

Don Johnson and Joshua Jackson in ‘Doctor Odyssey’ episode 5 (Disney/Tina Thorpe) Doctor Odyssey Plot Description, Courtesy of ABC:

From the brilliant mind of Ryan Murphy comes the high-octane procedural Doctor Odyssey. Max (Jackson) is the new on-board...

You and your parent’s favorite action-drama series has finally returned for a new season of reward-seeking, family secrets, and Justin Hartley beating some up. And it may (?) be better than ever.

Tracker Season 2 Episode 1 returns with a new case and sets us up for a potential seasons-long mystery from Colter’s past, and I don’t mean the Shaw Family drama!

They’re bringing out the big guns for this second season and are off to a terrific start.

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When we last saw Colter during Tracker Season 1 Episode 13, he was reeling after his case had him re-examining his family and reigniting the perpetual cloud of deceit and the questions that always arise when he starts to investigate them.

But where last season immediately dove into everything Shaw, they went a different way, choosing something else from Colter’s past that he’s never gotten over, even...

Doctor Odyssey season 1, episode 3 certainly had some hilarious moments, but it also brought the heartfelt storylines to the surface. Let’s dive into the events of the episode.

Caution: This post contains Spoilers for Doctor Odyssey season 1, episode 3

Titled “Plastic Surgery Week,” we knew that this episode would bring us some superficial people. However, there is some heart under the surface. The series brought that in spades with Justin Jedlica’s character, and there was a beautiful moment at the end.

Doctor Odyssey - ÒPlastic Surgery WeekÓ - Plastic Surgery Week on The Odyssey brings new faces and fresh features to be carefully maintained by the medical team. Meanwhile, when the ownerÕs wife comes on board, Capt. Massey must juggle charm and skillful dodging to sidestep her advances. Thursday, Oct. 10 (9:00-10:00 p.m. Edt) on ABC. (Disney/Tina Thorpe) Joshua Jackson Doctor Odyssey isn’t afraid to kill...

The women of The View became their own Hot Topic on Thursday, with co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Sunny Hostin responding directly — and passionately — to recent insults lobbed at them by former president Donald Trump.

As seen in the video above, Trump separately brought up Goldberg and Hostin at two of his latest presidential rallies. First, while criticizing The View‘s Oct. 8 interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump called Hostin a “dummy,” saying he’s found her to be “one dumb woman” in her time as View co-host. Later, Trump railed against Goldberg, noting that his opinion of her has...

Did Singles Week leave you itching for more themed cruises on ABC’s Doctor Odyssey? Well, buckle up for the over-the-top affair that is Plastic Surgery Week.

But wait, plastic surgery at sea? How do they even think of this? Joshua Jackson, who stars as Dr. Max, tells TVLine that while some of the Doctor Odyssey cruises “may seem outlandish,” every themed week is based on actual cruise culture! So while the entire premise of Max’s life on The Odyssey might (might!) be a fever dream, at least the weekly excursions are rooted in reality.

More from TVLine<em>Doctor Odyssey...

Much like Jane Schoenbrun’s I Saw The TV Glow, writer-director Miyazaki Daisuke’s Plastic is at its strongest, warmest, and most endearing when it’s fixated on the bond between two kids united by their shared love for a forgotten piece of fictional pop culture ephemera. But where I Saw the TV Glow rails against the loss of youth, Plastic seems content to wander around the streets of Nagoya aimlessly noodling on guitars.

Miyazaki’s film begins with long shot of a high school girl, Ibuki (Ogawa An), riding her bike around her hometown while listening to her favorite “you’ve probably never heard of them” band, when she passes a bleached-blond busker, Jun (Fujie Takuma), who just so happens to be playing the same song. Instantly obsessed with seemingly the only other person their age who knows the band, the two quickly bond, then fall in love. It...

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Plastic Man No More! #1!DC is using a C-list Justice League member to take shots at some of the publishers most iconic characters, with even Superman and Wonder Woman not spared from the verbal roast. True to form, though, Batman manages to dodge the savagery entirely, once again affirming the Dark Knight's undeniable cool factor.

Christopher Cantwell, Jacob Edgar, Alex Lins, and Marcelo Maiolo's Plastic Man No More! #1 offers an insider look at the Justice League's team dynamics through the eyes of Plastic Man (Patrick "Eel" O'Brian).

In a key battle, the usually indestructible O'Brian is hit with a death ray that leaves his elasticity in a somewhat melted state. When he shares his concerns with the team, they laugh it off, virtually ignoring him. Frustrated and feeling dismissed, Plastic Man heads home, where he launches into a rant, roasting his fellow heroes.

Gunn’s ‘Superman’ is the most exciting movie that fans can look forward to in 2025. Despite ‘Creature Commandos’ being released this December, both Gunn and Safran described the Superman flick as the true start of the Dcu.

Now the shooting for the movie wrapped around a month ago, and despite already having a sizeable cast, apparently more names are set to be added to it.

According to Deadline’s sources, Alan Tudyk has been cast in what appears to be a secret role for the movie. Tudyk is already a part of the Dcu as he is voicing Dr. Phosphorus in ‘Creature Commandos.’

Even though his role has been kept under wraps and nothing has been officially confirmed, that doesn’t stop us from speculating. Now the most obvious role for him is that of Dr. Phosphorus.

Gunn stated in the past that the cinematic universe will maintain continuity integrity...

Get ready for a Coen Brothers-worthy reinvention of Plastic Man in a new, hard-boiled, noir-inspired miniseries from DC Black Label. Plastic Man, a Golden Age comic icon, will explore darker, disturbing layers in his upcoming adventures with a Coen Brothers influence. Plastic Man No More promises desperate choices, spiraling consequences, and a final, haywire journey through the character's mortality.

One of the Justice Leagues most underrated powerhouses is getting a reinvention worthy of the Coen Brothers. Writer Christopher Cantwell will soon leave his mark on Plastic Man in a new, four-issue miniseries titled Plastic Man Must Die, from DC Black Label. Ahead of the books debut in September, Cantwell spilled the beans on the series influences and what to expect from itincluding some Coen Brothers-style hijinx.

Plastic Man No More will be written by Christopher Cantwell, and drawn by Jacob Edgar and Alex Lins, and the writer spoke with Chris...

Plastic Man's stretching abilities have a disturbing body horror aspect, explored by writer Christopher Cantwell in the new series Plastic Man No More. Cantwell credits Mister Fantastic as the inspiration for Plastic Man's terrifying powers. Plastic Man's body horror elements will be showcased in the upcoming series, including the impact on his son.

DC has finally admitted that a Justice League icons powers are actually quite disturbing. For nearly 80 years, Plastic Mans stretching abilities have made him one of comics coolest characters visually, and have come in handy in his battle with crime. Now, writer Christopher Cantwell, set to soon leave his mark on the character, has pinned down what makes the rubbery crime fighters powers so terrifying.

Christopher Cantwell has also written Iron Man and Doctor Doom for Marvel, as well as Star Trek: Defiant.

In an interview with Chris Coplan of Aipt, Christopher Cantwell discussed his history with Plastic Man.

Plastic Man finally gets his due with a deep dive into his past and future in Plastic Man No More. Christopher Cantwell's approach brings a fresh perspective to the cult favorite character's story potential. Despite his funny facade, Plastic Man's dark origins and family life will be explored in this much-needed series.

Plastic Man is an underrated powerhouse member of the Justice League, and after 58 years as a DC character, the publisher has finally figured out how to fix him. This September, Plastic Man will receive the Black Label treatment in the four-issue Plastic Man No More. The series will explore Plastic Mans past and future, and its writer, Christopher Cantwell, has an approach that will honor the characters history.

In an interview with Chris Coplan of Aipt, Plastic Man No Mores writer Christopher Cantwell discussed his approach to the character. Plastic Man No More kicks off when his...

Though Elon Musk’s chatbot on X claimed that Donald Trump was missing his dentures during the pair’s livestream on Monday night, Seth Meyers has a different theory. The NBC host joked on Tuesday that it sounded more like the man was wearing fake vampire teeth.

For the record, Grok — said “AI” chatbot we mentioned — wasn’t actually making claims based on facts. The program uses trending topics to create news summaries for the social media platform’s premium subscribers. Because the word “slurring” started trending during Trump’s conversation with Musk, Grok used that to create a summary called “Trump’s Dentures In Discussion Amid Speech.”

During his monologue on Tuesday night, Seth Meyers joked that it sounded more like Trump was wearing fake teeth, but not dentures.

“What’s going on with his voice? He sounds like a sugared up kid on Halloween who won’t take out his plastic vampire teeth,...

Top 10 Weirdest Superpowers In The Boys and Gen V TV Series - Main Image

The Boys and its spinoff Gen V feature superheroes with the most unconventional superpowers imaginable. The landscape of both series is filled with extraordinary abilities ranging from inspiring to bizarre. In this post, we will learn about some of the weirdest superpowers that will leave you questioning the limits of human potential.

Elastic Body - Ezekiel (The Boys)

Ezekiel was not a member of the seven but was kind of a celebrity like the rest of the superheroes. He was the main organizer of Caps for Christ and strongly influenced the public. His body possessed the power of elasticity, and he could stretch, twist, and contort it unimaginably.

He could make bizarre and disturbing shapes with his body that were hard to watch. The character is a parody of superheroes like Plastic Man by DC and Mr.

Plastic Man dives into a noir series facing his mortality and haunted past in Plastic Man No More! from DC Black Label. Written by Christopher Cantwell and drawn by Alex Lins, the four-issue miniseries explores Plastic Man's inner struggles. Plastic Man's legacy as a hero and his journey from crook to Justice League member will be examined in a new, darker light.

Justice League favorite Plastic Man is going hard-boiled in a new noir series from DC Black Label. Arguably one of DCs most powerful heroes, Plastic Man will face his mortality in the forthcoming Plastic Man No More. The four-issue miniseries takes readers on a deep dive into Plastic Mans psyche, showcasing the hardened criminal he was prior to his transformation.

Plastic Man No More! will be written by Christopher Cantwell and drawn by Alex Lins. In the aftermath of a Justice League mission, Plastic Man finds his body slowly decaying.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge took the world by storm with her work in the comedy-drama Fleabag and her subsequent performances in several movies and shows. Although fans love and appreciate the actress-screenwriter for her talent and performances, some of them are not too excited for her next venture as a writer and executive producer for Amazon’s Tomb Raider live-action series adaptation.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny | Credit: Walt Disney Studios

Based on the video game series of the same name, Tomb Raider has seen multiple adaptations, starring Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander. In 2023, Amazon Studios announced a fresh project for the franchise, helmed by the Indiana Jones 5 star, and has now greenlit the project for a series.

Amazon Confirms Tomb Raider Live-Action Series With Phoebe Waller-Bridge

Following its initial announcement in 2023, Amazon Studios has officially greenlit a Tomb Raider live-action series for Prime Video. Renowned for...

Months after the “Camp Rock” actor Joe Jonas filed for divorce from the “Game of Thrones” actress Sophie Turner, they have failed to reach a settlement in their divorce case.

Following their failure to reach a settlement, Sophie has requested that their divorce proceedings be reactivated.

The musician, 34, and the actress, 28, began dating in 2016. The following year 2017, they got engaged. In May 2019, the two had a shotgun wedding but by June they followed it up with a proper wedding.

The union produced two daughters Willa, 4, and 20-month-old whom they’ve referred to by the initials D.M.J.

On September 1, 2023, Jonas filed for divorce from Turner in a Miami court. During that period, sources close to the “Devotion” actor claimed that the “Dark Phoenix” actress went out to party with friends and left Jonas alone with the children.

And just like the sources claimed, Turner was captured hanging out with...

Travis Kelce could score a new hosting position. He already has his own podcast with his brother, Jason Kelce. Travis is in talks to host a reboot of a popular game show. Keep on reading to learn more.

Taylor Swift’s – Boyfriend Keeps Scoring

It’s good to be Taylor Swift’s boyfriend. Travis Kelce has gotten more opportunities during their time together. The couple started dating around July 2023 but weren’t public until September.

Travis has appeared in many ad campaigns in the past year alone, including some for Pfizer, Subway, and DirectTV.

Travis has scored another gig. He’s reportedly in talks to become the new host of the rebooted game show, Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? Comedian Jeff Foxworthy was the original host of the series. A new celebrity version of the game show could stream on Amazon Prime.

Travis is still in talks with the platform.

Modern English have formally announced their new comeback album, 1 2 3 4, out February 23rd. As a preview, the British rockers have shared the latest single, “Not My Leader.”

1 2 3 4 marks the band’s first album of new material in eight years and was produced by Mario J. McNulty. Mixed and mastered at Abbey Road by Cenzo Townsend, the 10-track effort revisits themes from their ’80s LPs After the Snow and Ricochet Days, like the environment, aging, failed relationships, and love.

Meanwhile, songs like “Not My Leader” are a scorching indictment of modern politics in the US and UK. “It’s like you’ve never tried,” vocalist Robbie Grey sings. “Just to stop the lies/ You’re just wasting all our time.” Stream the single below.

In a statement, Grey explained the inspiration for the track. “I remember first coming to America in the early ’80s,” he said. “We...

Daisuke Miyazaki in New York City, July 2023. Photo courtesy of the author.Near the end of Daisuke Miyazaki’s Yamato (California) (2016), an aspiring rapper with stage fright finally raps unfettered. As she wanders through a meadow, an unmotivated movie light cuts through the natural daylight, illuminating her face in her overdue moment of release.Near the end of Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s To the Ends of the Earth (2019), a travel reporter with fantasies of singing finally does so unfettered. As she wanders through a meadow, an unmotivated movie light cuts through the natural daylight, illuminating her face in her overdue moment of release. Miyazaki’s mid-2010s work undoubtedly influenced Kurosawa’s film. Both Yamato (California) and To the Ends of the Earth were shot by the same cinematographer, veteran Akiko Ashizawa. Miyazaki had also worked with Kurosawa once before, as an assistant director on Tokyo Sonata (2008), and the two remained in touch.

James Gunn wanted Matthew Lillard to play Plastic Man in a movie 23 years ago, but it never happened. With Gunn now co-ceo of DC Studios, the timing is perfect for Lillard's portrayal of the DC hero. Plastic Man's malleable look and Lillard's charismatic acting make him a great fit for the upcoming DC Universe.

James Gunn failed to get one DC character off the ground 23 years ago, but the time is finally right for his perfect pairing to hit the big screen in the new DC Universe. Despite some undeniable high points over its 10-year run, the DC Extended Universe, which started with 2013's Man of Steel, will come to a close when Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom releases this December. Replacing it will be a new DC Universe canon, complete with a bevy of new characters and a more unified narrative plan for the future.

Several characters have already...

Paralyzed by societal lockdowns, spiritual isolation, and deaths in the millions, the aftermath of Covid-19's rampant virulency continues to deepen the ignorance of a people left traumatized and numb by its ceaseless waves of devastation. Simultaneously fresh and distant, memories of the decade thus far are still distinctly raw, a stinging reminder of mortality, impermanence, and the absurd futility of existence. Though humanity blazes forward with its eyes firmly negating the rearview mirror, many remain immobilized in a state of ennui, desperate yet incapable of regaining control and contentment. Daisuke Miyazaki's coming-of-age drama ‘Plastic' wades into the deep end of this murky quagmire and slowly subdues itself under the crushing weight of its own hopelessness; stripped of pleasure and joy, both the film and its characters struggle to merely exist in a world brought to a complete standstill.

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This story is part of The Hollywood Reporter’s 2023 Sustainability Issue (click here to read more).

As the 2023 awards season fades into the rearview mirror, it’s time to look past the big winners and red carpet moments to the long-lasting environmental impact of major awards shows, and how it can be improved going forward. Sheila Morovati, founder of sustainability nonprofit Habits of Waste, has made the fight against single-use plastics in Hollywood, and at large, her mission, and has put a particular spotlight on the use of plastic water bottles at awards events.

Morovati points out that for years, companies like Fiji Water and Icelandic Glacial have partnered with shows — including the Golden Globes, Grammys, Critics Choice Awards and Spirit Awards — as sponsors, leading to hundreds of plastic bottles being consumed by guests. The brands have also become part of the culture, with the meme-able moments of the Fiji...

As the comic book industry’s ‘Big Two’, Marvel and DC have been trading barbs for years. But beyond coy references to one another’s business practices, the rivalry between the two titans has occasionally led to the creation of parody characters intended to lampoon the competition.

While DC is home to some truly iconic and original heroes, hidden away in its universe are a number of characters and teams intended to playfully rib Marvel Comics and its universe. Some may be a bit more biting than others, but the following ten are DC’s best Marvel parodies.

Related: DC Hints an Official Crossover with Marvel Is Coming Soon

Funky Flashman

While Stan Lee is seen by many as a venerated comic book figure in real life, he took on a shady role in the DC Universe. Jack Kirby held nothing back when he crafted a smarmy antagonist modeled after Smilin’ Stan in Mister Miracle.

Hong Kong-based indie sales agent Good Move Media has added Japanese music drama “Plastic” to its FilMart slate.

The film is directed by Miyazaki Daisuke, the Japanese helmer behind “Yamato (California),” which had festival play in 2016, and 2019 slacker youth title “Tourism” in 2019.

The new picture is the story of teenagers Juna and Ibuki, who set out to find the psychedelic rock band Exne Kedy. Exne Kedy is a fictional creation from musician Ide Kensuke, who previously released punky album “Kensuke Ide With His Mothership — Contact From Exne Kedy and the Poltergeists,” but the band is actually credited as performing and providing part of the music track in the film. “Plastic” is recently completed and headed for a theatrical release in Japan in July.

Good Move has a strong track record of handling offbeat but powerful Asian independent films. Its recent titles include “Me and the Cult Leader,” a documentary exploring...

When the readers of Rolling Stone were asked to pick the worst song of the Nineties back in 2011, they didn’t go with “Macarena,” “Achy Breaky Heart,” “MMMBop,” “Mmm Mmm Mmm,” “Nookie,” or even “I’m Too Sexy.” The proud honor went to “Barbie Girl.” And even if you’ve never heard of the Danish-Norwegian Europop group Aqua, you’ve definitely heard their song that proudly declares, “Life in plastic, it’s fantastic.” “Barbie Girl” was inescapable when it arrived 25 years ago, and it’s never truly gone away. This past February,...

Hours after performing at Lollapalooza Brazil, Miley Cyrus announced her first-ever live album Attention: Miley Live, due out this Friday, April 1.

“My fans have been asking me for a live album for a long time & I am so [excited] to give it to them,” Cyrus wrote of the surprise live LP, which features a track list “curated By the fans For the fans.”

“I asked my audience what songs they’d like to see me perform at upcoming shows and this is the set list You created! From fan favorite covers...

Teenagers aren’t typically known for being on time, but the crowd waiting to enter Lollapalooza on Thursday morning proved that generalization wrong. “By 11:30 a.m., it was already poppin’, and usually it’s dead then,” a 25-year-old woman told her friends while waiting for Jimmy Eat World to take the stage. She was right. Thousands of fans arrived early this year in hopes of staking out good sightlines, posing for photo ops, and roaming their first music festival in two years. Wearing fishnet stockings and cowboy hats galore,...

The 2021 Cannes Film Festival brought the international film circuit back to life in roaring fashion earlier this month (French filmmaker Julia Ducournau became the second woman director to win the Palme d’Or thanks to Neon release “Titane”), and next up are the trio of major fall film festivals in September: the Venice Film Festival, Telluride Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival. Venice is first out of the gate by launching its 78th edition Wednesday, September 1. The lineup for Venice 2021 has now been revealed.

As previously announced, Pedro Almodóvar will kick off the 2021 Venice Film Festival with the world premiere of his new drama “Parallel Mothers.” The film will debut in competition and vie for the festival’s top prize, the Golden Lion. “Parallel Mothers” is written and directed by Almodóvar, and stars both regular and new collaborators, including Penélope Cruz, Milena Smit, Israel Elejalde, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Julieta Serrano,...

There is no regional music scene that has flourished the past two years like Michigan rap. And there is no bigger fan of Michigan rap than Lil Yachty. During this period, Yachty has spent a disproportionate amount of time hanging out in the recording studios and gas station parking lots of Detroit and Flint, ingratiating himself amongst the state’s premier street rappers and doing as the locals do — acting playful and dead-serious at the same time, rapping loose on fast beats, forgoing hooks, and stringing together verses out of darkly funny one-liners.

New Order have announced the live album Education Entertainment Recreation, out May 7th.

Recorded at London’s Alexandra Palace on November 9th, 2018, the set is just over two hours, including both their beloved songs (“Blue Monday,” “Your Silent Face”) and Joy Division covers (“Disorder,” “Love Will Tear Us Apart”). The LP is the first live record to feature the lineup of frontman Bernard Sumner, Stephen Morris, Gillian Gilbert, Phil Cunningham, and Tom Chapman.

Education Entertainment Recreation will be released in various formats, including CD and vinyl. A limited-edition box set includes the CDs,...

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It’s that time of year when the Christmas/ Holiday/ Winter Solstice/Hanukkah/ Kwanzaa Specials come out. Not all different ones of course, but these days the books try and be inclusive and include all the above. DC have cleverly sidestepped the yearly outrage at using either Christmas or Holidays in the title. Life’s too short. I’ve been enjoying these seasonal specials in one shape or another for many years, going back to the late 70’s. I still have most of them and still read them every year in the run up to Christmas. Digital now means I don’t even have to fight my way into the correct comic storage box too, an annual tradition I’m pleased to let go. The stories are generally light and a bit of fun, but that’s the spirit of the season.

Bad Bunny owned the latest Rolling Stone Top 200 Albums chart, amassing more than 120 million streams on his surprise release, El Último Tour Del Mundo. The 16 song set, which includes features from Rosalía, Jhay Cortez, and Abra, marks Bad Bunny’s third full-length of the year. In addition to its formidable streaming count, El Último Tour Del Mundo also earned more than 12,000 downloads.

Bad Bunny’s album-equivalent-unit total nearly doubled that of the week’s second highest seller, Miley Cyrus’ Plastic Hearts. Plastic Hearts, which includes contributions from throwback rockers like Joan Jett and Billy Idol,...

The sun is just beginning to set in L.A.’s San Fernando Valley and Miley Cyrus is busy “tweaking on some harmonies,” as she proudly puts it. She’s been holed up in her home studio all afternoon with producer Andrew Watt. Her new album, Plastic Hearts, has long been done, but the pair still have more tricks up their sleeves, like a cover of Metallica’s 1992 single “Nothing Else Matters” for an upcoming compilation. Cyrus has been belting the chorus for the past hour, in a growl that...

Thirteen years ago, a teenage Miley Cyrus released “See You Again,” a snarling dance-rock single and her first without the Hannah Montana moniker that made her famous. And while it didn’t stray far from Disney Channel’s mass-produced pop, “See You Again” was still a mild surprise: it was cocky, clever, and a bit cooler than anyone really expected from the daughter of the “Achy Breaky Heart” guy. More notably, “See You Again” was Cyrus at her most self-assured and in her element — a feeling she hasn’t been...

Miley Cyrus has officially announced her seventh album Plastic Hearts. The 27-year-old kicked off the cycle with the Stevie Nicks-sampling single “Midnight Sky” this summer.

Plastic Hearts will be released on November 27th, shortly after the singer turns 28. The pink-and-black album cover was shot by legendary rock and roll photographer Mick Rock and will include 12 original songs, alongside her recent live covers of Blondie’s “Heart of Glass” and the Cranberries’ “Zombie.”

In a message Cyrus posted on social media, she reveals that she began the album two years...

Each month, the editors and critics at Rolling Stone compile a list of must-hear new albums. Our picks for May include Lady Gaga’s return to the dancefloor, Bad Bunny’s quarantine quickie and Steve Earle’s tribute to coal country

Lady Gaga, Chromatica

Chromatica is a return to form, and a return to the dance floor for Lady Gaga. The singles “Stupid Love” and “Rain on Me” have the pop sensibilities of her early hits, and the music throws back to house, disco, and even new wave, but it...

"DC Super Pets", a new animated feature based on DC Comics' family of crime-fighting animals, is targeting a May 21, 2021 release, directed by Jared Stern and Sam Levine, that originated as a children's series from Capstone Publishers and a series of shorts as part of Cartoon Network's' DC Nation':

The 'Super Pets', debuted with 'Krypto' the superdog in DC's "Adventure" #210 (1955). 

'The Legion of Super-Pets' debuted in "Adventure Comics" #293 (1962).

The original Legion roster included Krypto, 'Comet' the superhorse, 'Streaky' the supercat, 'Beppo' the supermonkey and 'shape-shifter' 'Proty II'.

Significant appearances include "Adventure" #322 (July 1964) when 'Proty II' is initiated into the team and "Adventure" #343 (April 1966), when the pets help the 'Legion of Super-Heroes' battle the 'Luck Lords'.

"Adventure" #364 (January 1968) was titled, "The Revolt of the Super-Pets!" 

The team rarely appeared after the 'Silver Age' except for Krypto who became a supporting character in several "Superman" titles. 

Other versions of the 'Super-Pets'...

Law & Order: Svu is ripping from the headlines once again for a twisted case that even throws Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) for a loop—and E! News has an exclusive sneak peek. In the video above from "Plastic," the Thursday, Jan. 10 episode, Benson grills a plastic surgeon (Mark Feuerstein) about his involvement with another woman. Seems he and his girlfriend have a thing for threesomes. "So, this is a regular thing? Picking up other women?" Benson asks him. "Sadie and I have been together, we're like an old married couple. She jokes, 'Add sugar to maintain freshness.' She's a baker, that's why," Feuerstein's character says after he and his...