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Christopher Nolan is making headlines again with his next big movie, The Odyssey. This time, he’s bringing the ancient Greek legend to life in a way only he can. The film is based on Homer’s classic poem and is being made through Nolan’s company, Syncopy, with Universal Pictures handling the release. It’s expected to hit theaters on July 17, 2026.

At the heart of the story is Matt Damon, who plays Odysseus, the king of Ithaca. The movie follows him as he tries to get home after the Trojan War to be with his wife, Penelope. Damon isn’t the only big name in the cast.

He’s joined by Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Jon Bernthal, and Charlize Theron.

Nolan first started working on the project in October 2024, according to The Hollywood Reporter. By December, Universal confirmed that the film would be an adaptation of The Odyssey.

Christopher Nolan is back with a new epic film called The Odyssey, which is based on the famous ancient Greek poem by Homer. The movie is being made by Nolan’s own company, Syncopy, and will be released by Universal Pictures.

Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, who tries to find his way back home after the Trojan War to reunite with his wife, Penelope. The film also features a star-studded cast including Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, and Jon Bernthal.

The project was announced in October 2024, when it became clear Nolan was working on his next film with Universal, following his 2023 movie Oppenheimer. Casting happened in the months after, and in December, Universal officially confirmed the film would adapt Homer’s Odyssey.

Filming began in late February 2025 and is taking place across many locations such as Morocco, Greece, Italy, Los Angeles,...

Sailor Moonfans can celebrate their favorite magical-girl anime and manga franchise with the re-release of a beloved collectible.

Per Sailor Moon Fan Network, the iconic Figuarts Zero Chouette Usagi & Tuxedo Mask is being re-released this November after first hitting shelves seven years ago in 2018. The new edition, known as the "Moonlight Glow Edition," will feature updated colors and paint. As with the original figure, it has now been confirmed that the collectible will receive an official overseas release for international fans, despite being an official Sailor Moon fan club-exclusive release in Japan.

Sailor Moon Collectors Get Major Release Upgrade Based on Original Naoko Takeuchi Artwork

The original sculpture drew major attention when it was released in 2018, although this wasn't the first time that it turned heads. The sculpture made its soft debut in 2016 when the prototype was displayed during the Sailor Moon Exhibit. The sculpture was crafted by Konoka, the...

For more than three decades, the Sailor Moonfranchise has captivated audiences with its stellar cast of Pretty Guardians and their spectacularly bright, shining adventures. In that time, fans watched as the Sailor Scouts fought against the forces of Evil on Earth, among the stars and even across time itself on more than one occasion.

Unsurprisingly, this has led to more than a few Sailor Moon storylines that haven't aged particularly well, not to mention those that were questionable from the very start. Several of the franchise's most indelible tales are prime examples of ideas they could have executed better with a little more forethought. Whether it be unsettling relationships, uncharacteristically cruel heroes or unexpected dinosaur friends, some Sailor Moon stories simply don't stand up to the rest of the franchise, even at its blandest.

Updated on March 19th, 2025, by Chelsea Steele: As one of anime's most iconic franchises, Sailor Moon...

For more than 30 years, theSailor Moonfranchise has provided fans with some of the most iconic characters and astonishing storylines of all time. While the series has been reimagined time and time again, the original manga and anime still stand as the best known iterations of Sailor Moon, not to mention the foundation for everything that has followed them.

Of all the entries in the original anime, few stand out in the same way as 1995's Sailor Moon SuperS. At the time of its release, Sailor Moon SuperS was just the latest in a long line of additions to the overarching saga, yet in the thirty years since, it has become one of the most beloved and indelible parts of the entire franchise. Of course, understanding why means taking a trip back through time to explore exactly what it is that makes Sailor Moon SuperS so special in the first place,...

Sailor Moon follows the magical adventures of the schoolgirl Usagi Tsukino as she learns more about her destiny as the titular character. When she transforms into Sailor Moon, she leads a group of friends in exciting fights against villains, protecting Earth and keeping the legendary Silver Crystal safe from harm. As one of the best magical girl anime of all time, Sailor Moon has a diverse cast of characters, including fan favorites like Usagi, her cat Luna, and the rest of the Sailor Guardians.

While the Sailor Moon anime's main cast has plenty of time to shine, there are still numerous side characters with their own compelling stories, unique powers, and charming personalities who deserve much more screen time. From Usagi's best friend Naru to the wicked Queen Nehelenia, Sailor Moon's anime was rich with characters who deserved to be featured more prominently in the story. While these minor characters...

Sailor Moon’s transformations serve as some of the most iconic moments of the series, with the tone of the original 90s Sailor Moon anime neatly conveyed through those short sequences. The glamor, beauty and power all conveyed in each transformation make them resonate with their audiences, dazzling with visuals and music that perfectly capture Sailor Moon’s essence as a guardian of love and justice. However, the spectacle they offer does more than simply give a treat for the eyes, but as the series progresses, they also showcase Sailor Moon’s growth as a hero.

Each milestone of Sailor Moon's story is shown during the magical moments of her transformations, marking Usagi’s journey, growth and her increased power. Each transformation tends to build upon previous sequences, yet introduce new accessories and themes that make them distinct and separate. From Usagi’s first transformation into Sailor Moon to her...

What makes aSailor Moon Crystalepisode great is the ability to invoke emotion out of the viewer, andSailor Moon Crystalhas plenty of episodes that do exactly that. With each season in the anime, the story and character development improves. The stakes are raised as they combat stronger foes, but not without gaining more allies that viewers grow to love just as much as the original cast.

What makes a great anime episode is the ability to invoke emotions and tension, which is exactly whatSailor Moon Crystalis great at, especially with the dire situations that constantly occur for Sailor Moon and the Sailor Guardians. Due to that, many Sailor Moon Crystal episodes are fantastic to rewatch to see the growth of the Sailor Guardians and the emotionally-packed scenes the anime gives. The world is constantly in peril and viewers can't help but root for the main cast to save the innocent lives on Earth.

The storytelling and action of the God of War series has been unmatched in gaming. And all of it comes down to our favorite titular character Kratos. Up to this point, we’ve seen the highest highs and the lowest lows of Kratos’ journey. But there are some parts of the story that still don’t add up.

God of War has been a fan favorite for ages. | Image Credit: Santa Monica Studios

In God of War 2, Zeus tricks Kratos into relinquishing his powers into the Blade of Olympus, seemingly leaving him as a vulnerable mortal. Yet, even stripped of godly powers, Kratos continues to fight and kill gods all the same. But how?

Is Kratos The God of War Or Just a Mortal?

Zeus’s decision to take away Kratos’ powers through the Blade of Olympus was supposed to level the playing field. As the story goes, Zeus wanted...

For this month’s installment of “TV Terrors” we revisit USA Network’s “Frankenstein,” which was produced by Lions Gate Films and originally aired on October 10, 2004.

After “The X-Files” (originally) came to an end, other genre properties popped up in an effort to fill the hole it left behind. One of them was the USA Network’s “Frankenstein.”

This TV movie wasn’t so much about Frankenstein as it was an attempt at a murky cop procedural that so happens to involve undead monsters and mutants lurking in Louisiana.

From executive producer Martin Scorsese, “Frankenstein” originally aired as a means of setting the stage for an elaborate horror thriller with a monster-of-the-week approach, following two cynical detectives on the hunt for the mythical mad doctor.

Engineered by famed author Dean Koontz, the movie was a twist on the Mary Shelly story for a more contemporary setting that, at the very least,...

Dragon Ball's Goku and God of War's Kratos couldn’t seem like two more different characters. However, one thing connects them between the gaming and anime fandoms: power. Both Kratos and Goku are two of the strongest protagonists in popular fiction, and that being the case, it was only a matter of time before they fought it out to test the limits of one another’s strength.

However, unlike many battles that both of these warriors get into, a match between Goku and Kratos doesn’t have a clear victor at the outset. Both of these characters have matched, and even surpassed, the strength of the gods in their respect universes, so perhaps there's no better match up for each of them than another warrior that has dared to test the limits of the gods.

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Sailor Moon took the world by storm for several reasons, but one factor was how the setting incorporated myths from various cultures. Characters, settings, and storylines in both the manga and anime borrow from Roman, Japanese, and Greek legends. Some of these are more obvious, featured in the main storylines, while others are more obscure, hidden in the names and plotlines of characters that make up the detailed background and lore.

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Sailor Moon's main storyline and protagonist are based largely on Greek myths. There are other callbacks to ancient Greek culture in the form of architecture and language, some of which are intertwined with Roman legends. It's easy to get some of the Greek and Roman references in Sailor Moon confused, as some are repetitive or call back to niche trivia that only the real Moonies can remember.

Updated by Vera W.