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Whether someone loves or hates the isekai genre, Kugane Maruyama’s Overlord has something to cater to everyone. The series provides a fresh perspective on common isekai tropes, which can be refreshing for isekai lovers. As for those on the fence, they probably won’t find any of the aspects that give the genre a bad reputation among fans. In a lot of ways, Overlord sets itself apart from most isekai anime-manga series.

Ainz Ooal Gown in Overlord anime | Credits: Studio Madhouse

However, Maruyama spelled out the exact thing during an interview that made Overlord stand out. And it’s the protagonist, Ainz Ooal Gown, who is the life and soul of the series. His characterization gives the much-needed depth to his story usually lacking in most isekai shows. Maruyama spoke at length about different aspects of Overlord and the thought process behind Ainz, so let’s delve into it!

Despite being one of the best fantasy anime stories in recent years, Overlord has persistently failed to attract a larger fan base compared to other series. This made many in the anime community scratch their heads, wondering why a series as well-constructed as this one could not connect with everyone on a deeper level.

Ainz Ooal Gown from Overlord | Credits: Studio Madhouse

Interestingly, the author of the series, Kugane Maruyama, had foreseen this. In an interview, he admitted that he had never thought Overlord would even gain the number of fans it has now. This raises a very important question about what contributes to a series’ popularity and why, despite its many strengths, Overlord has not been able to gain a larger and more devoted fan base. The answer to that was already conveyed by the creator.

Author Maruyama Himself States The Reason Behind Overlord’s Under Popularity Albedo from...

A year and a half ago, it was announced that Neill Blomkamp, the director of District 9, Elysium, Chappie, Demonic, and Gran Turismo, was preparing to go into production on an alien abduction thriller called They Found Us, which had Joel Kinnaman of The Suicide Squad and the RoboCop remake attached to star. At first, the plan was to film in Australia, but then the decision was made to film in Saudia Arabia instead. About seven months after the first announcement, pre-production shut down so the project could rework its financial structure while hostility in the region where filming was going to take place increased due to the Israel-Gaza conflict. Now, Deadline reports that They Found Us is moving forward again, with the filming location shifting back over to Australia and Julius Avery of Overlord and The Pope’s Exorcist replacing Blomkamp as director.

When Blomkamp was at the helm,...

Julius Avery, the director of “Samaritan,” “Overlord” and “The Pope’s Exorcist,” has come on board to direct the new alien abduction thriller “They Found Us.” The film hails from “Smile” producers Temple Hill Entertainment and Stuart Ford’s AGC Studios, which is financing the project.

AGC Intl. will handle international sales and co-rep U.S. rights with UTA Independent Film Group. Casting is underway on the movie, which will shoot in Australia in the first half of 2025.

“They Found Us” follows a father and daughter who undertake a camping trip in the Utah wilderness to heal their broken relationship. Attacked by a hostile extraterrestrial life form, their lives, not just their relationship, are at stake as they fight with a humanoid beast to stop their abduction to an unknown and terrifying alien world.

The film is based on an original screenplay by Jeremy Slater, and will be produced by Godfrey...

Julius Avery (Samaritan, Overlord, The Pope’s Exorcist) has come on board to direct They Found Us, an alien abduction thriller from Stuart Ford’s AGC Studios being co-produced with Temple Hill (Smile, Twilight franchises)

Avery will direct They Found Us from an original screenplay by Jeremy Slater (Moon Knight, The Exorcist) with Godfrey and Marty Bowen producing for Temple Hill. Ford and Temple Hill’s John Fischer will act as executive producers. AGC International will handle international sales and co-rep US rights with UTA Independent Film Group.

District 9 helmer Neill Blomkamp was originally attached to the project, with Joel Kinnaman to star as a father who tries to mend his broken relationship with his daughter during a camping trip in the Utah wilderness, only to be attacked by a hostile extraterrestrial, determined to kidnap them and take them to an unknown and terrifying alien world. The film is currently re-casting...

Directed by Naoyuki Itō and animated by Madhouse, Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom is a continuation of season four of Overlord, the anime. The actual plot of the film has almost nothing to do with the series. You can watch it thinking it's a high fantasy film about invasion and war, and only be confused a couple of times. The plot: the Sacred Kingdom has been attacked by the Demon Emperor Jaldabaoth and his army of half humans. The kingdom's best paladin, Remedios Custodio, leads a small team to the neighbouring Sorcerer Kingdom to ask for aid. His Sorcerous Majesty is a huge skeleton, an undead, and the focus of the film. He is not the main character, however....

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Back in the day, I was one of those anime fans who'd collect anime magazines and cut out the artwork so I could tape it to my closet door. This was back before streaming services and me having access to anime conventions full of vibrant wallscrolls and artist alleys. Basically, anime magazines were the only way I could get a hold of anime art... unless I used my high school's computer lab to print out grainy images. That said, one magazine I did Not cut apart was Newtype. With it's thicker covers, plastic wrap and free anime DVD to give us a taste of a new series that, gasp, wasn't airing on Toonami, reading Newtype felt like a must-have anime experience in the early 2000s. Full of exclusive features, interviews and other anime goodies, the magazine felt like a physical version of what we get from anime websites today. Before,...

Cannes Palm d’Or winner Anora went wide and A Real Pain added theaters in limited release, both nicely, with Crunchyroll’s Japanese epic fantasy Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom and Small Things Like These at the specialty box office.

Sean Baker’s breakout Anora is looking at $2.55 million on 1,104 screens in week four of Neon’s slow rollout for a tidy cume of $7.2 million.

A Real Pain from Searchlight Pictures with Jesse Eisenberg (who also directed and wrote) and Kieran Culkin will gross an estimated $282k at an additional eight locations for 12 theaters in week 2. That’s a cume through Sunday of $600k heading into a major expansion on 900+ screens next week.

Overlord by Naoyuki Ito is projecting $1.165 million on under 650 screens for the latest in the anime series based on the manga by Kugane Maruyama, produced by Kadokawa and animated by Madhouse. The first season debuted in 2017. Currently, all...

It’s a beautiful day, the local lizardmen seem to be rallying together for something and there seems to be some sort of giant hill in the middle of a grassy plain that wasn’t there before. Welcome, friends, to the Overlord watch order guide! Based on the light novel series by Kugane Maruyama, there's quite a bit to talk about regarding the Overlord anime. For starters, a new Overlord movie, Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom , is currently out in theaters . Before that, though, there are four anime seasons and a couple of movies to get through. You may be wondering where to start watching our favorite undead leader, Ains Ooal Gown, take over the world as we know it. Well, look no further! This guide will help you catch up with everything Overlord before barrelling right into the next chapter of the hit isekai anime series. Overlord Watch Order Overlord...

Sony Pictures’ new animated feature “Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom”, directed by Naoyuki Ito, is the first Crunchyroll-produced film to adapt “Overlord” novels by Kugane Maruyama, releasing November 8, 2024 in theaters:

“…’Momonga’, finds himself transported into his favorite video game. Now after twelve years of playing his favorite ‘Mmorpg’ game, Momonga logs in for the last time only to find himself transported into its world, playing it indefinitely.

“Throughout his adventures, his avatar ascends to the title of ‘Sorcerer King’. Once prosperous but now on the brink of ruin, the ‘Sacred Kingdom’ enjoyed years of peace after an enormous wall was constructed to protect it from neighboring invasions.

“But one day, this peace comes to an end when the ‘Demon Emperor Jaldabaoth’ arrives with an army of villainous ‘demi-humans’.

“Fearing an invasion of their lands, the neighboring territory of the ‘Slane Theocracy’ is forced to beg their enemies at the ‘Sorcerer Kingdom’ for help.

Set within the dark fantasy world initially created through its acclaimed anime series and novels, Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom brings the epic narrative to theaters for the first time. Picking up directly after the climactic events of Season 4, this film immerses viewers in its sophisticated political intrigue and emotional character drama.

For those unfamiliar with Overlord, it takes place primarily in the magical realm of the New World. Though initially appearing like a typical fantasy land, the New World harbors complex moral ambiguities much like our own. Its human inhabitants wrestle with issues ranging from prejudice to philosophical debates on justice and power.

Meanwhile, the non-human races also face discrimination even as they strive for acceptance. These deeper themes of society are cleverly woven into the anime’s pulse-pounding battlefield scenes and conspiracies between kingdoms. Yet through it all towers the enigmatic and opportunistic figure of Ains Ooal Gown, ruler of the undead Sorcerer Kingdom.

Shigemi Ikeda, the art director behind many popular anime series including One Punch Man and My Hero Academia, has passed away at the age of 69.

Ikeda’s family confirmed the news in a statement posted on Ikeda’s official X account on Oct 26, 2024.

According to the statement, the art director passed peacefully on Oct 13, 2024. The funeral was held privately, and the family has respectfully declined offers of condolence gifts or flowers.

Full statement can be read below:

“This is Ikeda’s family.

On October 13th, Ikeda passed away peacefully at the age of 69.

We extend our gratitude to everyone who had a connection with him.

Thank you very much.

Please note that the funeral was held privately, and we kindly request no condolence offerings or flowers.”

池田の家族です

10月13日池田が永眠いたしました。69歳でした。

交流のあった方々に感謝致します。

ありがとう御座いました。

なお、葬儀は内輪のみで済ませており、お香典お花などはご遠慮しております。

— 池田繁美 (@rgoRcTW1sMPMWBb) October 26, 2024

Shigeki Ikeda made his debut in 1981 working on the anime series Beast King GoLion.

Sony Pictures’ new animated feature “Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom”, directed by Naoyuki Ito, is the first Crunchyroll-produced film to adapt “Overlord” novels by Kugane Maruyama, releasing November 8, 2024 in theaters:

“…’Momonga’, finds himself transported into his favorite video game. Now after twelve years of playing his favorite ‘Mmorpg’ game, Momonga logs in for the last time only to find himself transported into its world, playing it indefinitely.

“Throughout his adventures, his avatar ascends to the title of ‘Sorcerer King’. Once prosperous but now on the brink of ruin, the ‘Sacred Kingdom’ enjoyed years of peace after an enormous wall was constructed to protect it from neighboring invasions.

“But one day, this peace comes to an end when the ‘Demon Emperor Jaldabaoth’ arrives with an army of villainous ‘demi-humans’. Fearing an invasion of their lands, the neighboring territory of the ‘Slane Theocracy’ is forced to beg their enemies at the ‘Sorcerer Kingdom’ for help.

Following up on the pre-registration kickoff in September, the Overlord RPG Lord of Nazarick is officially available! Crunchyroll and A Plus Games launched the strategic take on Kugane Maruyama's hit series in regions around the world, and you can download the free-to-play game right now on the App Store and Google Play . The turn-based combat of Lord of Nazarick culminates in the first season's climactic battle, faithfully reimagining the anime in the process. More than 50 of Ainz Ooal Gown's companions will be available from the start, and continuous updates are planned post-launch. Lord of Nazarick Launch Trailer As previously announced, this will be the first game to fully implement the new Crunchyroll Login feature. If you're a Crunchyroll Premium member, using this will net you special rewards, from in-game currency to a battle pass and exclusive activations across Crunchyroll theatrical and ecommerce experiences. Related: Overlord RPG Lord of Nazarick...

Spider-Man has long been Marvel’s biggest asset, recognized as the most popular comic book character of all time. So it’s no surprise that Marvel continues to expand on the character through new comic stories, movies, and animated series.

One of the most anticipated projects is the upcoming animated series, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. Styled after classic comic book art, the series promises a fresh take on the character with a new cast. Notably, Hudson Thames will take over the role of Spider-Man from Tom Holland.

Earlier reports suggested a November 2024 release, but recent rumors indicate the series has been delayed to 2025. While it’s a slight delay, fans will still be disappointed by the wait.

The original source, Nic Gregory, still lists the release date as November 2024. However, this information may be outdated or inaccurate, as we speculated earlier. This raises questions, especially in light of the following...

The much-anticipated horror-thriller Erbsünde: Veil of Sin is gearing up for its release, and the newly unveiled trailer promises a terrifying fusion of historical fiction and slasher horror. Directed by Ahmed Chaer, the film is set to bring a chilling new villain to the genre—a Nazi supersoldier from World War II, long forgotten and cryogenically preserved, who embarks on a deadly rampage when accidentally awakened.

Erbsünde follows a group of journalism students who, in search of a story in the remote woods, stumble upon an abandoned Nazi bunker. What they don’t know is that inside lies a terrifying relic from the past—a genetically engineered supersoldier, designed by the Nazis in the final days of the war to be an unstoppable war machine. When the students accidentally revive the soldier, their weekend in the woods quickly turns into a desperate fight for survival as the soldier resumes his mission of destruction.

Overlord continues! After four seasons the successful isekai moves to theaters with its first full feature, Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom. Crunchyroll confirmed today it will be released to theaters in the US in both sub and dub form. Overlord follows Momonga, a gamer who has the typical isekai situation happen to him — he finds himself in the game and has to survive in an unfamiliar world. Momonga is now the Sorcerer King Ains Ooal Gown, and must defend the citizens of this new world against the constant threats of the Demon Emperor Jaldabaoth and his large army of demi-humans. Here’s what’s happening now: Once prosperous but now on the brink of ruin, The Sacred Kingdom enjoyed years of peace after construction of an enormous wall protecting them from neighboring invasions. But, one day this comes to an end when the Demon Emperor Jaldabaoth arrives with an army of villainous demi-humans.

There are all sorts of subgenres of isekai . Sometimes, it’s a slice-of-life isekai sort of day. Other times, watching characters struggle in a dark world, holding out hope for a glimmer in the dark is more the fare you’re looking for. If you want your next isekai with a side of death, inner turmoil, emotional devastation and utter despair, you’ve come to the right place. Without further ado, here are 7 grimdark anime to sink your teeth into. 1. Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest Sometimes it isn’t just you who finds themself in another world. Sometimes it’s you, all of your classmates and your teacher. This is exactly what happens to Hajime Nagumo in Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest . Except, all of his classmates have impressive new powers, while Hajime’s new ability is merely a transmutation skill. Things go from...

Two titans of anime news are teaming up! We're excited to announce that Crunchyroll News is officially teaming up with Newtype to reveal a special collaboration issue that brings the English publication of the fan-favorite magazine to New York Comic Con 2024! While supplies last, fans at Nycc 2024 can pick up the special issue of Newtype featuring content from the Newtype, Crunchyroll News and The Anime Effect podcast teams, as well as exclusive art of none other than Ainz Ooal Gown from Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom gracing the cover via a commissioned portrait of the Lord of Nazarick himself holding an apple. You know, like New York! Related: Crunchyroll Heads to New York Comic Con 2024 with a Special Fairy Tail Panel and More But that's not all; the back cover of this collaboration issue features exclusive art of Maomao from  The Apothecary Diaries , teasing the interview with series director Norihiro Naganuma inside!

Exclusive: Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill’s production company Crooked Highway has hired Vince Cheng as President of Production and Adriana Fernandez as Director of Development, Deadline has learned.

Cheng will oversee all aspects of film and TV development and production, while Fernandez will be responsible for guiding all stages of film and TV development and production.

Previously, Cheng was a producer for PlayStation Productions, adapting PlayStation’s 1st Party video games into films and television shows. Highlights include the award-winning series The Last of Us, Twisted Metal series, Uncharted and Gran Turismo. Prior to that, he was a development executive at Millennium Media, where he was working on blockbuster action films such as Expendables 3, The Hitman’s Bodyguard, London Has Fallen, Rambo: Last Blood and the Hellboy reboot.

Fernandez previously worked as film exec at J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions. During her tenure, she worked on a...

The R15+ version of The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe (known as Kitaro Tanjou: GeGeGe no Nazo in Japan), subtitled Shinsei-ban ("genuine edition"), opened in 331 theaters across Japan on October 4, and earned 156 million yen (1.05 million Usd) on 97,700 admissions in its first three-day weekend, making its third place debut in the weekend box office ranking according to Kogyo Tsushinsha . The opening weekend performance was almost close to that of the original version, which made 160 million yen (1.09 million Usd) on 111,500 admission in the weekend of November 17-19, 2023 . To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the original GeGeGe no Kitaro manga author Shigeru Mizuki's birth, the original version of The Birth of Kitaro released in Japan on November 17, 2023, under the rating of "PG12" (Viewing by children under 12 years of age requires the advice and guidance of a parent or guardian). The 104-minute movie earned 2.79 billion yen (18.83 million Usd) on 1.95 million admissions from its initial domestic run.

“Salem’s Lot” is once again getting the adaptation treatment, this time as a film from “Annabelle Comes Home” director and “It” screenwriter Gary Dauberman.

The latest crack at Stephen King’s acclaimed vampire novel managed to pull together a cast of recognizable faces despite being pulled from a theatrical release to go directly to Max. “Salem’s Lot” follows a writer’s return to his hometown, searching for inspiration for his next book, only to find out the place is slowly being overrun by vampires.

Here’s a rundown of the cast and characters in the horror adaptation.

Lewis Pullman as Ben Mears

Lewis Pullman plays writer Ben Mears.

Pullman is likely most recognized for playing Lt. Bob Floyd in “Top Gun: Maverick.” He’s also starred in Apple TV+’s “Lessons in Chemistry” as Calvin Evans and Prime Video’s “Outer Range” as Rhett Abbott, as well as the films...

In its second weekend, Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom , an-all new film from the Overlord anime franchise, earned 183 million yen (1.28 million Usd) on 116,000 admissions, a 42.5% week-on-week drop, staying in the same second place position it was last weekend according to Kogyo Tsushinsha . The 135-minute film now has accumulative of 716 million yen (4.99 million Usd) earned from 440,000 ticket sales in ten days since debuting in Japanese cinemas on September 20. Following the theatrical release in Japan, Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom will be officially released in theaters in North America on November 8, 2024. The film will be screened in theaters in both Japanese with English subtitles and dubbed in English. Related: Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom North American Release Date Announced Wonderful Precure! The Movie! Dokidoki ♡Game no Sekai de Daibouken! (translated to "Heart-Pounding — A great adventure in the world of games!"), the 33rd film in the Precure franchise, made 119 million yen on 92,600 admissions in its third weekend,...

Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom is a huge hit in Japan! North America has a little longer to wait until we can see our lovely skeleton pal Ainz Ooal Gown again—but we can enjoy the celebrations in the meantime! For a limited time (until September 29), this very cool video will be playing on the big screen at Shibuya Station near the Den-en-toshi line. The vid showcases action-packed moments from the film, as well as OxT's theme song "Wheeler-Dealer": Related: Japan Box Office: Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom Makes No.2 Debut As previously announced , the film will make its big-screen debut in North America and Canada on November 8. The film, which marks a new theatrical outing from the fan-favorite series, will be released in theaters in both Japanese with English subtitles and dubbed in English. Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom picks up from the end of Overlord Season 4, continuing the journey of Momonga,...

Want a break from the unending, somewhat repetitive craze of One Piece? While viewers eagerly await the long-awaited second season of its live-action version, another anime powerhouse has been stirring things up. Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom, the latest in the popular Overlord franchise, has become the new sensation in the Japanese Box Office.

The film is a continuation of season 4 where the main storyline of the Overlord series left off. It continues with Momonga, now known as the Sorcerer King Ainz Ooal Gown, in an effort to summon the Sorcerer Kingdom and its undead army to join in the battle.

Albedo from the Overlord anime series | Credits: Studio Madhouse

Reports from some reliable sources also tell Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom’s huge success in Japan. Some news outlets have stated several interesting facts concerning the film, including notable achievements like weekend revenue and ranking in Japanese theatre. Here are some...

Spain has a long and fruitful tradition of producing horror films that elevate the genre and become enduring classics domestically and abroad – think Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza’s “[Rec],” J.A. Bayona’s “El Orphanage” or Guillermo del Toro’s Oscar nominee “Pan’s Labyrinth.” This year’s San Sebastian Film Festival is debuting a new candidate to join that prestigious list of modern classics, Pedro Martín-Calero’s “The Wailing.”

In the film, three young women separated by decades and thousands of miles are terrorized by the same ethereal threat that nobody, not even they, can properly see. The entity manifests more like a trick of lighting than anything corporeal. In each case, when the women attempt to confront the presence, they hear the same horrific wailing.

During a mid-morning press conference ahead of the film’s Wednesday night world premiere in San Sebastian main competition, debut feature director Martín-Calero and his co-writer Isabel Peña,...

Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom , an-all new film from the Overlord anime franchise, opened in 314 theaters across Japan on September 20. The 135-minute movie earned 318 million yen (2.22 million Usd) on 198,000 admissions in its first three-day weekend, making its second place debut according to Kogyo Tsushinsha . Including the advance screenings at the IMAX theaters from September 13, its cumulative gross has reached 457 million yen (3.2 million Usd) on 270,000 admissions. Meanwhile, Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom ranked eighth in Filmarks' first-day satisfaction ranking with an average rating of 3.76/5.0 based on 365 reviews. Following the theatrical release in Japan, Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom will be officially released in theaters in North America on November 8, 2024. The film will be screened in theaters in both Japanese with English subtitles and dubbed in English. Related: Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom North American Release Date Announced After making its second place debut last weekend , Wonderful Precure! The Movie! Dokidoki ♡Game no Sekai de Daibouken!

OxT (pronounced O-Ku-To), a two-member digital rock unit consisting of vocalist Masayoshi Oishi and guitarist/composer Tom-h@ck , released their new digital single song "Wheeler-dealer" and simultaneously posted the song's music video on their official YouTube channel on September 20. The song is now featured as the theme song for Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom , an-all new film from the Overlord anime franchise, also opened in Japan on the same day. The unit has performed all of the opening theme songs for the Overlord TV anime series, which has aired for four seasons since 2015. The video depicts the story of a demon's domination over a young girl, and features the eerie movements of demons and intense dance performance of women dressed in white. OxT "Wheeler-dealer" Music Video "Wheeler-Dealer" digital single jacket OxT artist photo Related : Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom North American Release Date Announced As reported , Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom...

The Lord of Nazarick game—inspired by the hit Overlord anime, based on the novel series by Kugane Maruyama—is officially getting a global English release. Crunchyroll and A Plus Japan announced plans to bring the turn-based RPG to iOS and Android devices this Fall, just in time for the global theatrical run of the Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom anime film. Lord of Nazarick is a free-to-play game with optional in-app purchases. Pre-registration is now live on the Google Play and App Store , so you can sign up today ahead of launch. This will also be the first game to fully implement the new Crunchyroll Login feature. If you're a Crunchyroll Premium member, using this will net you special rewards, from in-game currency to a battle pass and exclusive activations across Crunchyroll theatrical and ecommerce experiences. Lord of Nazarick Trailer Related: Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom North American Release Date Announced...

In 1967, The Dirty Dozen fought their way into the hearts and minds of moviegoers in the classic war movie of the same name. Directed by Robert Aldrich, "The Dirty Dozen" told the (partly true) story of a dozen convicts ordered to fight for the U.S. in a secret, super-dangerous World War II mission. Among them: mobster Victor Franko (John Cassavettes), former coal miner Joseph Wladislaw (Charles Bronson), and Vernon Pinkley, played by Donald Sutherland in the role that landed him the "M*A*S*H" movie.

Character actor Lee Marvin played the general who put the ragtag team together, while Ernest Borgnine played his boss, who asked him to assemble the suicide mission that made the movie famous. All of these great actors are gone now, along with 10 of the 12 castmates who played the original "dozen." The two actors who are still with us, Stuart Cooper and Colin Maitland,...

In 2017, an unexpected bit of news arrived: Quentin Tarantino was going to make a "Star Trek" movie — an R-rated "Star Trek" movie, to boot! While Tarantino has always written his own scripts, his proposed "Star Trek" movie would change things up — Tarantino would pitch some ideas, and a different screenwriter would cobble them together into a screenplay. After consulting with a group of writers, studio Paramount tapped Mark L. Smith, who wrote "Overlord," "The Revenant," and this year's "Twisters," to tackle the script.

I got to speak with Tarantino in 2019, when he was still working on "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood." During the course of the conversation, I asked him to confirm if he was going to make a "Star Trek" movie. "It's a very big possibility," Tarantino told me. "I haven't been dealing with those guys for a while cause I've been making my movie. But we've talked...

The popular anime series Overlord is taking its story to the big screen this fall. The Sacred Kingdom, the first Overlord movie to show in theaters worldwide, will bring an epic battle featured in the fantasy light novels.

The film will premiere in Japanese theaters on September 20. A few weeks later on November 8, moviegoers in North America can see it too. This marks a milestone as earlier Overlord films were only released on streaming services. Sony Pictures, which owns Crunchyroll, plans to show The Sacred Kingdom in IMAX and other large formats. Viewers can choose between an English dub or subtitles.

The Sacred Kingdom will cover a major story arc that advanced the franchise’s overarching plot. Known as the “Holy Kingdom” arc, this film picks up after season four of the anime television show. It focuses on the once-prosperous Sacred Kingdom facing a new threat. The story sees neighboring...

Sony Pictures’ new animated feature “Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom”, directed by Naoyuki Ito as the first Crunchyroll theatrical feature to adapt the “Overlord” novels by Kugane Maruyama, will be released November 8, 2024 in theaters:

“…’Momonga’, finds himself transported into his favorite video game. Now after twelve years of playing his favorite ‘Mmorpg’ game, Momonga logs in for the last time only to find himself transported into its world, playing it indefinitely.

“Throughout his adventures, his avatar ascends to the title of ‘Sorcerer King’. Once prosperous but now on the brink of ruin, the ‘Sacred Kingdom’ enjoyed years of peace after an enormous wall was constructed to protect it from neighboring invasions.

“But one day, this peace comes to an end when the ‘Demon Emperor Jaldabaoth’ arrives with an army of villainous ‘demi-humans’. Fearing an invasion of their lands, the neighboring territory of the ‘Slane Theocracy’ is forced to beg their enemies...

Sony Pictures has set a November 8, 2024, theatrical release date for Crunchyroll’s Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom. This is the first theatrical film from the Overlord franchise, which is based on the light novels by Kugane Maruyama.

Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom continues the series, picking up after the conclusion of Season 4. The story follows Momonga, a regular salary man who finds himself transported into his favorite video game.

After twelve years of playing his favorite Mmorpg game, Momonga logs in for the last time only to find himself transported into its world, playing it indefinitely. Throughout his adventures, his avatar ascends to the title of Sorcerer King Ains Ooal Gown.

Once prosperous but now on the brink of ruin, the Sacred Kingdom enjoyed years of peace after an enormous wall was constructed to protect it from neighboring invasions. But one day, this peace comes to an end when the Demon Emperor...

Sony announced on Thursday that Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom, Crunchyroll’s new animated feature continuing the story of the anime series Overlord and the same-name series of novels from Kugane Maruyama, hits theaters November 8.

Other titles opening that weekend include Lionsgate’s holiday family comedy The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Edward Berger’s Focus awards prospect Conclave, and Vertical’s sci-fi thriller Elevation starring Anthony Mackie and Morena Baccarin.

Set to also screen in IMAX and Plf’s in both Japanese with English subtitles and an English dub, the isekai adventure marking the first theatrical outing for the Overlord franchise picks up after the conclusion of the anime series’ fourth season. The story follows Momonga, a regular salary man who after 12 years of playing his favorite Mmorpg video game, logs in for the last time, only to find himself transported into its world indefinitely. Throughout his adventures, his avatar ascends...

The isekai anime adventure of Overlord is coming to the big screen! Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment have announced that Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom will officially release in theaters in North America on November 8, 2024, just over a month after its Japanese release! The film, which marks a new theatrical outing from the fan-favorite series, will be released in theaters in both Japanese with English subtitles and dubbed in English. Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom picks up from the end of Overlord Season 4 , continuing the journey of Momonga, the salaryman now trapped in his favorite video game. Directed by Naoyuki Ito at studio Madhouse, Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom features character design and chief animation direction by Satoshi Tasaki, illustration by so-bin and music by Shuji Katayama (Team-max). The film debuts in Japan on September 20. Crunchyroll streams all four seasons of the Overlord anime, based on the light novels by Kugane Maruyama. It...

There are tons of animation studios in Japan, but few come close to Madhouse. Madhouse has been in the animation business since 1972 and completed five decades in the anime and manga industry. The studio has produced several big names like Hunter x Hunter (2011), Yu Yu Hakusho, Death Note, One Punch Man, etc.

But in 2009, the studio was left in a sorry state after producing one of the flop anime movies of the year. The movie was called Redline, and it caused the studio to lose millions of dollars. Currently, in 2024, Redline has become one of the cult-classic anime movies even after miserably failing at the Japanese box office.

Redline Has Become A Cult-Classic Movie Redline (Credits: Madhouse)

Redline was released on October 9, 2009 in Japan. But before that, it had been premiered at the Locarno International Film Festival on August 14, 2009. At that time, no one thought it was going to suffer massive losses.

Online physical media retailer Waxwork Records is releasing the original soundtrack to “Monkey Man.”

Composed by Jed Kurzel, the music from Dev Patel’s directorial debut will be available Aug. 16 in a double-lp set featuring red, black and metallic gold a-side and b-side colored vinyl. Gatefold packaging features new artwork from illustrator Sajan Rai, and includes liner notes written by both Patel and Kurzel.

Kurzel’s previous credits include “Alien: Covenant,” “Overlord,” “Assasin’s Creed,” “The Pope’s Exorcist,” “The Babadook’ and his brother Justin’s 2021 film “Nitram,” the latter of which scored Caleb Landry Jones a best actor award at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.

The vinyl will be available for purchase starting at 9:00am Pt Aug. 16 on the Waxwork Records website.

Waxwork Records is one of the physical media industry’s premier manufacturers of vinyl soundtracks. Starting with Richard Band’s music for “Re-Animator” and John Harrison’s score for “Day of the Dead,...

The Apple TV+ series "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters," like the film series that inspired it, skips around dramatically throughout history. Recall that "Kong: Skull Island," which came out after 2014's "Godzilla," was set mostly in 1973 after opening with a flashback to 1944. "Legacy of Monsters" likewise jumps back and forth a lot, exploring a present-day timeframe c. 2015 and a much earlier timeline set in the mid-1950s. To show the legacy of humans that work at Monarch -- the secret government agency assigned to oversee and wrangle kaiju -- both time frames feature the character Lee Shaw. In the 1950s, Shaw was one of the founding members of Monarch. In the '10s, he becomes re-immersed in Monarch after encountering the show's lead character, Cate (Anna Sawai).

In the 1950s, Shaw is played by Wyatt Russell, the star of "Overlord," "Everybody Wants Some!!," and "Night Swim." In the '10s segments,...

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Ending Songs List: All Ed Covers So Far - Main Image

The summer season’s hit romcom anime, Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, is getting different ending songs covered by the titular protagonist, Alya, herself.

From Gakuen Tengoku to Hare Hare Yukai, here are the ending songs of the anime performed by Sumire Uesaka as Alya so far!

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Ending SongsEpisode 1: Gakuen Tengoku

The first ending song of the anime is titled Gakuen Tengoku (or School Heaven in English), an upbeat track that perfectly captures the allure of the ever-beautiful Alya Kujou and the way everyone in school aspires to be her seatmate.

Gakuen Tengoku is composed by Tadao Inoue, arranged by Masatomi Waki, and features lyrics by Yuu Aku.

Here are some of the lyrics of Gakuen Tengoku that perfectly reflect Alya’s...

The official YouTube channel for Japanese singer Mayu Maeshima has started streaming a music video for her fourth digital single song "Sayonara, Subarashiki Sekai yo" . The dramatic tune is now featured as the ending theme for the summer 2024 TV anime No Longer Allowed in Another World . She said on X (formerly Twitter) about the song: "I want you to listen to it as if you were reading a novel or listening to a story. With this in mind, I sang as if I were telling a story." Mayu Maeshima "Sayonara, Subarashiki Sekai yo" Music Video No Longer Allowed in Another World Anime Creditless Ending Movie Related: Kashitaro Ito Releases No Longer Allowed in Another World Anime Opening Song Music Video Maeshima was the first vocalist of the contemporary creative unit Myth & Roid . She left the unit in November 2017 to pursue her solo singer career, and has performed theme songs for various popular anime series,...

The King of Curses, Sukuna, the primary antagonist from “Jujutsu Kaisen,” is renowned for his immense strength and unstoppable cursed techniques. Ryomen Sukuna, more often referred to as simply Sukuna, is the strongest jujutsu sorcerer from over a thousand years ago. According to legend, Sukuna was an imaginary demon during the Heian era. But in reality, he was a human sorcerer known to be the most powerful of all time.

Sukuna in Itadori Yuji’s body: Jujutsu Kaisen

Sukuna appears to posses a variety of straightforward, lethal, and efficient ways at his disposal. He uses the Shrine Innate Cursed Technique, which combines Fuga, Dismantle, and Cleave. Despite being one of the most powerful sorcerer in anime, there are several anime mages who could take on Sukuna and his powerful cursed technique.

Here are 5 strongest anime mages who can defeat sukuna:

Zeref Dragneel (Fairy Tail)

The notorious dark mage from “Fairy Tail,...

Who Knows Ike Is Human in The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord's Army Was a Human? - Main Image

Ike continues to hide his true identity from his peers in The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord's Army Was a Human thanks to his convincing mask and hood. He is a leader in the army, but who knows Ike is a human? Will the demon lord find out about his secret?

Spoiler Warning: This article includes spoilers from The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord's Army Was a Human light novel and manga series, so proceed with caution.

Who Knows about Ike's True Identity?

Ike, who sometimes goes by the name Rike, is the only human executive who holds powerful magic abilities in the demon lord’s army.

Ike’s close allies and underlings, including Lilith, don’t know that he is a human being, even after all the...

Nearly 30 years later, we now get Twister 2, cunningly entitled Twisters. But you know what? There’s more to this than a bit of wind.

When, in 1983, Anthony Perkins reprised the role of Norman Bates for a sequel to Alfred Hitchcock’s classic Psycho, there was much scoffing. On the one hand: a sequel to Psycho! Are you mad? On the other, it’d been – get this – 23 years since the first film came out. What kind of gap between a first and second film was that? Further madness.

Twisters, then.

Twenty eight years after Jan de Bont’s weather-em-up Twister threw cows at the screen and had the brilliant duo of Helen Hunt and the much-missed Bill Paxton chasing tornados, Hollywood has spat out a sequel.

Why? Well, money.

It’s clearly a project that follows the sequel template, as the title tells you. You got one twister in the first film,...

The first official trailer for Ridley Scott's long-awaited historical action epic Gladiator II has arrived online and it's every bit as epic as you'd expect as Paul Mescal (Normal People; Aftersun; The Lost Daughter) squares off against 3x Primetime Emmy-nominee Pedro Pascal (The Mandalorian; Game of Thrones; Narcos) and Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington (Training Day; Fences; Malcolm X).

As per the official synopsis, "Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.

Folks who have been waiting for more Fairy Tail can now kick back and get in on the new adventure at hand in Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest . Natsu and the rest of the characters from Hiro Mashima's series are back in action today, and we have a guide full of everything you need to know before you embark. Read on for all the details, and watch Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest starting today on Crunchyroll! In this article: Release Date and Exact Time Where to Watch Official Trailers Characters and Voice Actors Anime Staff Anime Key Visuals Plot When is Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Coming Out? English Sub Release Date: - Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest premieres on July 7, 2024 at 2:00 a.m. Pt Territories: North America, Central America, South America, German-speaking Europe, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Netherlands and Denmark Related:...

Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Release Date: Everything You Need to Know - Main Image

The iconic Shonen Jump series Kinnikuman is finally coming back soon. After previous announcements about its return, Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc got a release date announcement.

Along with its premiere reveal, the show’s streaming platform partner was also confirmed. Plus, a new visual and more voice cast members were revealed.

This new anime promises to be a must-watch for any and every Kinnikuman fan, especially as it adapts the first arc of the manga’s 2011 return.

Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Release Date Announced

It’s fair to say that Kinnikuman is one of Shonen Jump’s most iconic works, as it was one of the magazine’s most popular titles in the 80s. It even has over 70 million copies in circulation as of 2021.

The original Kinnikuman ended in 1987, though it has gotten numerous anime adaptations...

Joseph Quinn’s popularity increased following his scene-stealing role as Eddie in Stranger Things season 4. Before that, the actor had small roles in films like Overlord, and Hoard. He played Arthur Havisham in the BBC series Dickensian and Leonard Bast in Howards End. He is currently one of the rising stars whom people are excited about.

Joseph Quinn’s breakout role was in Stranger Things as Eddie Munson

Quinn landed his biggest role as he has been tapped in to play Johnny Storm/ Human Torch in the upcoming Fantastic Four film. In the current climate where the discourse around superhero movie fatigue has become notoriously popular, Quinn promised that his Fantastic Four film will be a unique Marvel film that will change that perception.

Joseph Quinn Promises a Singular and Compelling Fantastic Four Film Concept art for the MCU’s Fantastic Four film

Marvel Studios recently announced the cast of the upcoming Fantastic Four film.

Crunchyroll is, as everyone knows, the biggest anime provider in the world. Although the competition is increasing, definitely, Crunchyroll is still the main and largest source of anime series and movies in the world. We know that anime series are Crunchyroll’s primary product, but the streaming service has also been in charge of distributing anime movies in the West, either via its service or in cinemas, or both! In this case, we are going to talk about movies, as we have some great news for Western fans of three series, Crunchyroll is bringing three hit films of this year to Western cinemas!

The movies in question are Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle, which is set to be released on May 31, 2024; Blue Lock The Movie -Episode Nagi-, which is set to be released on June 28, 2024; and Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom, whose release date has not been set at this moment, which makes sense,...

At its first-ever CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas today, Crunchyroll announced the acquisition and select theatrical dates for three new films: Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle, Blue Lock The Movie -Episode Nagi-, and Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom.

CinemaCon attendees were also treated to an exclusive sneak peek of the first ten minutes of the upcoming Crunchyroll film Spy x Family Code: White. The film will be released in theaters on April 19 in North America.

Crunchyroll has acquired the North American and select international theatrical rights for Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle, which is based on the beloved volleyball series Haikyu!!. Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment are set to spike the film into North American theaters beginning on May 31, 2024.

The film will be available in Japanese with English subtitles and dubbed in English. The first four seasons of Haikyu!! are currently available to stream on Crunchyroll.

Additional international theatrical release dates for the film include:

May 30: Australia,...