Next Club Meeting:October 21, 2023,at the Fountaindale Public Library in Bolingbrook from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
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The gory and gothic adventures of the Castlevania franchise continue with an exciting new setting and their highest stakes yet. A gripping story of love and loss, Nocturne marks an evolution to the original fan-favorite Castlevania Netflix Series. Featuring a never before seen origin story of Richter Belmont (gaming icon, and one of the Franchise’s most beloved characters). Bandana included.
Castlevania: Nocturne premieres September 28, only on Netflix
Desir is returned to the past, back to the time when he enrolled in the nation's finest magic academy – Havrion. He is reunited with his precious friends, and is prepared to change the past to save the world and his loved ones…! Three years remaining before the emergence of the Shadow World!
Follows a woman named Romi and her partner as they depart from the devastated Earth and head for a new life on the planet Eden17. However, life has already been made extinct on the new world, so Romi finds herself eking out an even harsher life there.
Right Stuf Anime SHUTS DOWN! Right Stuf is officially shutting down its online store and getting folded into Crunchyroll. Will Sony be a monopoly here in the West?
"We are happy to announce the Proof of Concept trailer for our next big project at Comadran Studios. Get ready to dive into the extraordinary world of Small Soldiers, an epic toy battle brought to life in Unreal Engine 5, pushing the boundaries of cinematic storytelling to new heights!"
AHSOKA Set to DESTROY STAR WARS Sources say Filoni & Kennedy Out to
REMAKE Star Wars in HER Image
"My Hollywood spies have communicated with sources with an absolutely stunning claim that, with Dave Filoni's help, Kathleen Kennedy has turned Ahsoka into a bait and switch that will forever change Star Wars as we know it, destroying George Lucas' universe and remaking it in her own image. I want to stress that this IS only a rumor, and there are reasons to believe that even if it IS true, Disney may change course in Ahsoka Season 2 for reasons I give at the end of this video, but make no mistake - IF this rumor is true, it will mean the death of Star Wars as George Lucas conceived it. I hope this rumor is false, that it's disinformation from KK's camp to rain on Ahsoka's parade, but just in case it's true, I wanted to warn you all ahead of time to lessen the blow. Here is what I've been told..."
"People are asking a few questions that I thought I'd try to address
here: why would Filoni go along with this plan if KK is either out or
neutralized at Lucasfilm? The answer to this is fairly obvious, which
is why I didn't think to address it in the video... remember that Ahsoka
had to be written and planned out at least a year ago, probably more.
All the sets, costumes, ships and so on need to be developed, shooting
planning, effects and so on. At that time, Kennedy was definitely still
there. We saw her go nuts at Star Wars Celebration 2023, right?
Announcing this and that, and an Ahsoka clip was shown, so we know that
while Filoni was planning and writing Ahsoka, KK was there. Now, the
hopeful thing about this is, IF this rumor is true, then this plan is
only partly realized in Season 1 of Ahsoka. Season TWO is when the
poodoo would really hit the fan, and so the hope is, for reasons I list
in the video, AND for the reason that KK's star seemingly has fallen
from the Lucasfilm heavens, Dave will hopefully declare whatever deal he
had with KK null and void, veer off of this course, and not throw
George Lucas under the bus. That's my hope, but difficult to
see...always in motion is the future. So don't despair, this is not a
fait accompli yet, and indeed this rumor could be from KK's camp... she
does try to rain on the parades of others, as we all well know..."
Get ready for all of Kite Man’s saucy adventures in Kite Man, Hell Yeah!, a spin-off of Harley Quinn, coming in 2024 to MAX. It
tells the story of Kite Man and his new squeeze, Golden Glider, as they
moonlight as criminals to support their foolish purchase of Noonan's,
Gotham's seediest dive bar.
This whimsical journey promises to transport audiences to a world where dreams come true, where the magic of Disney meets the power of imagination. With spellbinding animation, a heartwarming tale, and a cast of unforgettable characters, "Wish" invites viewers of all ages to embark on a magical odyssey filled with wonder, hope, and the endless possibilities of believing in your deepest desires. Get ready to experience the joy and wonder of the holiday season like never before as "Wish" brings to life the true essence of Disney's enchantment, inspiring us all to make our wishes a reality.
One Piece creator explains why Disney live action remakes are
TRASH!And why this Netflix remake has SOUL!
After the complete debacle that was the Live-Action "Cowboy Bebop," there has been growing distrust and apprehension towards the release of the Live-Action "One Piece." Now that it is out on Netflix, the reviews are in...
It's actually surprisingly GOOD!
The reason for that would have to be the direct participation of the manga creator, Eiichiro Oda, who had creative control of the Netflix production.
Here's an early Review from a Normie: It's NOT Woke!
Aquaman forges an uneasy alliance with an unlikely ally
in a bid to save Atlantis and the rest of the planet.
Having failed to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta, still driven by the need to avenge his father’s death, will stop at nothing to take Aquaman down once and for all. This time Black Manta is more formidable than ever before, wielding the power of the mythic Black Trident, which unleashes an ancient and malevolent force. To defeat him, Aquaman will turn to his imprisoned brother Orm, the former King of Atlantis, to forge an unlikely alliance. Together, they must set aside their differences in order to protect their kingdom and save Aquaman’s family, and the world, from irreversible destruction.
All returning to the roles they originated, Jason Momoa plays Arthur Curry/Aquaman, now balancing his duties as both the King of Atlantis and a new father; Patrick Wilson is Orm, Aquaman’s half-brother and his nemesis, who must now step into a new role as his brother’s reluctant ally; Amber Heard is Mera, Atlantis’ Queen and mother of the heir to the throne; Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is Black Manta, committed more than ever to avenge his father’s death by destroying Aquaman, his family and Atlantis; and Nicole Kidman as Atlanna, a fierce leader and mother with the heart of a warrior. Also reprising their roles are Dolph Lundgren as King Nereus and Randall Park as Dr. Stephen Shin.
Directed by James Wan, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is produced by Peter Safran, Wan and Rob Cowan. The executive producers are Galen Vaisman and Walter Hamada.
The screenplay is by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, from a story by James Wan & David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and Jason Momoa & Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, based on characters from DC, Aquaman created by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger.
Warner Bros. Pictures Presents An Atomic Monster / A Peter Safran Production of A James Wan Film, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, set to open in theaters internationally beginning 20 December 2023 and in North America on December 20, 2023; it will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.
In the online game "Planet," there is a powerful team of four players. This team goes by the name "The Akabane Family," and its members are a pseudo-family that only exists in the game. Although they aren't aware of it, these four players are actually a broken family in real life. A shut-in older brother. A high-achieving younger brother. A father who is not respected by his own children. A mother who neglects her own household. They do not know the warmth of family. They also don't know that the warmth of their online family is only a passing feeling. And most of all, they don't know they are a real family. Centered on the deeds of the Akabane Family in the online game "Planet," the story features battles against monsters, clashes with other guilds, and the machinations surrounding "Black Bird," the final objective of the game. The tale takes a major turn as it entangles the real world and this real family.
"GOOD NIGHT WORLD" starts streaming Thursday, October 12, only on Netflix.
The new anime series "Akuma Kun" starts streaming worldwide from November 9, 2023, only on Netflix!
In this series, the contents vary from version to version. The common plot points of every adaptation are listed below.
The protagonist is a child prodigy who appears once every 10,000 years. The protagonist is always nicknamed “Akuma-kun”.
Akuma-kun wants to create a world where all human beings can live
happily, and he believes that harnessing the power of demons is
necessary for him to achieve that goal. Additionally, the entities
referred to as demons in the series are not limited to that of Christian
origins, rather the series features various monsters described in myths
and folk stories from all around the world.
At the beginning of the story, Akuma-kun has not yet succeeded in
the summoning of demons, and has repeatedly conducted magical research
and experiments. However Dr. Faust appears and teaches the secrets of
summoning demons to Akuma-kun, and as a result he finally succeeds in
invoking demons.
In addition, Dr. Faust gives Akuma-kun the Solomon Flute. This flute
gives Akuma-kun the power to bend demons to his will. The flute was
used by King Solomon.
Akuma-kun has multiple subordinates who follow him. They are often
referred to as the “twelve apostles”. The twelve apostles also differ
from series to series.- To summon demons, Shingo, standing in front of a
magic circle casts a spell, ”エロイムエッサイム、我は求め訴えたり”. (Eloim, Essaim,
frugativi et appelavi.) This is a spell written in a grimoire spread in
France during the 18th and 19th century.
Check out the teaser trailer for Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, an upcoming ten-episode series based on Legendary’s Monsterverse. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters stars Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett, and Elisa Lasowski.
Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco, and the shocking revelation that monsters are real, “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” tracks two siblings following in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch. Clues lead them into the world of monsters and ultimately down the rabbit hole to Army officer Lee Shaw (played by Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell), taking place in the 1950s and half a century later where Monarch is threatened by what Shaw knows. The dramatic saga – spanning three generations – reveals buried secrets and the ways that epic, earth-shattering events can reverberate through our lives.
Hailing from Legendary Television, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is co-developed and executive produced by Chris Black and Matt Fraction. Matt Shakman directs the first two episodes and serves as executive producer alongside Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell from Safehouse Pictures, Andy Goddard, Brad Van Arragon, and Andrew Colville. Hiro Matsuoka and Takemasa Arita executive produce on behalf of Toho Co., Ltd., the owner of the Godzilla character. Toho licensed the rights to Legendary for Monarch: Legacy of Monsters as a natural byproduct of their long-term relationship with the film franchise.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on November 17 with the first two episodes, followed by one episode every Friday through January 12.
Disney Lorcana cards led to shoving, yelling, and wheelchairs getting knocked over at last month's Gen-Con. Apparently, it was quite the cluster. Sounds absolutely magical...
THE BOY AND THE HERON From Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli In theatres nationwide and IMAX December 8
An official selection of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)
and New York Film Festival (NYFF)
A young boy named Mahito, yearning for his mother, ventures into a world shared by the living and the dead. There, death comes to an end, and life finds a new beginning. A semi-autobiographical fantasy about life, death, and creation, in tribute to friendship, from the mind of Hayao Miyazaki.
Experience magic with Disney Lorcana, an all-new immersive trading card game from Ravensburger featuring familiar favorites and reimagined Disney characters.
Disney Lorcana: The First Chapter starter decks include everything one Illumineer needs to play! Choose from Amber & Amethyst, Emerald & Ruby, or Sapphire & Steel.
The Mickey - Brave Little Tailor promo was available for free to those who went to the booth at this year's Gen-Con.
“The Imaginary” – Studio Ponoc’s Animated Feature Film Adaptation of the Bestselling Book “The Imaginary” by A.F. Harrold and Emily Gravett
From Studio Ponoc comes the new animated feature film “The Imaginary” directed by Yoshiyuki Momose, opening in cinemas in Japan on December 15, 2023, and coming to you around the world in 2024.
Born from a young girl’s imagination, Rudger is a boy no one can see who lives in a world where imaginations can live and be eaten by others. The Imaginary is an extraordinarily touching and beautiful hand-drawn fantasy film in which Rudger and his new friends in “The Town of The Imaginaries” embark on an adventure no one can see at the risk of the futures and fates of those they love.
The Japanese version cast includes Kokoro Terada, Rio Suzuki, Sakura Ando, Riisa Naka, Takayuki Yamada, Atsuko Takahata and Issey Ogata, with more announcements soon, including the English version cast.
Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. But unintended consequences see Carol shouldering the burden of a destabilized universe. When her duties send her to an anomalous wormhole linked to a Kree revolutionary, her powers become entangled with that of Jersey City super-fan, Kamala Khan aka Ms. Marvel, and Carol's estranged niece, now S.A.B.E.R. astronaut Captain Monica Rambeau. Together, this unlikely trio must team-up and learn to work in concert to save the universe as "The Marvels."
The masterpiece, Whisper of the Heart, made into a live-action movie! The movie illustrates the bittersweet love story with a new additional story about ten years later.
When Shizuku Tsukishima, a third-year middle school student who loves to read, meets her classmate, Seiji Amasawa, her impression of him couldn’t be worse. But as she watches him pursue his dream, she’s gradually drawn to him. Seiji also gives his heart to Shizuku, when he learns about her dream to become a novelist. The two promise each other they’ll make their dreams come true. And after ten years… 24-year-old Shizuku (Nana SEINO) has become an editor of children’s books at a publisher. Having given up her dream of becoming a novelist, her days now pass selling books. Seiji (Tori MATSUZAKA), on the other hand, is still pursuing his dream abroad, and the two are gradually growing apart.
After debuting earlier this Summer in Japan, Hayao Miyazaki's latest film, The Boy and the Heron, is finally coming to the big screen in domestic theaters. As anticipation for the acclaimed director’s final animated outing, the official Fandango Twitter page has revealed the first images from the film, which promise to be another visually stunning masterpiece from Studio Ghibli. The images showcase the film’s characters in the middle of sweeping landscapes alongside a tease of fantastical elements that are typically featured in Studio Ghibli projects. Featuring the traditional art style that fans have come to love from Studio Ghibli, The Boy and the Heron is certainly shaping up to be another visually compelling animated film. Whether the film will similarly resonate with an international audience remains to be seen, but given the acclaim it has received in Japan so far, fans are likely in for another timeless masterpiece from the studio.
Three years after the war began, Mahito lost his biological mother, Hisako. His father, Katsuichi, who ran a munitions factory, remarried Hisako's younger sister, Natsuko, and Mahito was evacuated to his mother's family home. A tower where the blue heron lived had been built near the mansion where they evacuated. Mahito tried to open the blocked entrance of the tower and enter, but he was stopped by the maidservants of the mansion. That night, Mahito heard from Natsuko about the origin of the tower. The tower had been built by his great uncle, who had apparently disappeared in the tower. Also, because there had been a huge labyrinth in the basement of the tower, Natsuko's father (Mahito's grandfather) had blocked the entrance to protect it from rising water in the nearby river.
On his first day at the evacuated school, Mahito did not fit in well and was assaulted by local boys on his way home. Mahito then hit himself on the head with a stone on the side of the road, inflicting severe bleeding on himself. When he was sleeping in his room, a blue heron suddenly entered through the window and attacked him, so Mahito confronted the blue heron with a wooden sword. The blue heron said, "You must not have seen your mother's body. Your mother is waiting for your help," and began to be wrapped in fish and frogs, and disappeared. Mahito made his own bow and arrow from the feathers left by the blue heron.
Misunderstanding that Mahito's head injury was caused by local boys, Katsuichi got angry and complained to the school. On the other hand, Natsuko suffered from morning sickness due to pregnancy, and although she repeatedly told those around her that she wanted to see Mahito's face, Mahito could not accept Natsuko and had a curt attitude.
Mahito saw Natsuko disappear into the forest one day. In his room, Mahito discovered a book of novels titled "How do you live?" with a letter that Hisako had left for Mahito, and he burst into tears while reading it. At dusk that day, while the mansion was in a panic due to Natsuko's disappearance, Mahito and his maidservant Kiriko followed Natsuko into the back door of the tower and were trapped. In the tower, Mahito got angry when the blue heron showed him a fake Hisako and shot the blue heron with an arrow made from the feathers of the blue heron, piercing the blue heron's beak. Then, the blue heron became unable to return from the half-birdman (heron man). Ordered by a mysterious person on the top floor of the tower, Mahito and Kiriko were invited to the "lower world".
For the continuation of the story, please watch the movie.
Known for portraying Calliope Jones on the daytime serial
Days of Our Lives and for serving as the real-life inspiration
and voice for DC Comics villain Harley Quinn
[Source: Yahoo! News] Arleen Sorkin, who portrayed Calliope Jones on the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives and served as the original voice of the DC Comics character Harley Quinn, had died. She was 67.
Sorkin died Thursday, a source told The Hollywood Reporter. Health issues kept her from acting in recent years.
DC boss James Gunn wrote on Instagram Saturday: “Rest in Peace, Arleen Sorkin, the incredibly talented original voice of Harley Quinn, who helped to create the character so many of us love. Love to her family and friends.”
Mark Hamill, who often recorded his lines as the Joker opposite Sorkin, also remembered her in a tribute, writing: “Devastated to learn we’ve lost the brilliant Arleen Sorkin. Not just a wonderful talent, but a truly wonderful person. I’m grateful not only to have worked with her, but to have been her friend. Sending my heartfelt condolences to her family & loved ones.”
Harley Quinn was intended to be a one-episode character when she debuted on Batman: The Animated Series in the 1992 episode “Joker’s Favor,” which introduced her as a henchwoman to Hamill’s Joker.
Paul Dini, Harley Quinn co-creator and Batman writer, was a college friend of Sorkin’s and said he was inspired to cast her after being home sick one day and catching her on an episode of Days of Our Lives, in which she played a harlequin in a dream sequence.
“I thought about a character kind of like her persona at the time, which was the snappy, wisecracking blonde,” Dini told THR in 2016.
The character proved to be a hit, and Sorkin returned for eight more episodes and reprised the role for video games, animated movies and animated series over the years, including Gotham Girls, Justice League, The Batman Superman Movie: World’s Finest and more.
“I would sing in the car on the way to work — ‘Adelaide’s Lament’ from Guys and Dolls. And when I got there, I was ready,” Sorkin told THR in 2016. “Adelaide from Guys and Dolls is someone I always wanted to play. So it was very easy for me to find Harley’s voice. But I made her even more extreme.”
Harley Quinn has grown to become internationally known, with Margot Robbie portraying her on the big screen.
Tara Strong, who went on to voice Harley Quinn in other iterations, called Sorkin “the inspiration & the heart & soul of this iconic character.”
Born on Oct. 14, 1955, in Washington, Sorkin worked in a comedy troupe and as a cabaret performer in the 1970s and ’80s, then played Jones on Days of Our Lives from 1984-90, with return engagements in 1992, 2001, 2006 and 2010.
Her other acting credits include Duet, Open House, Dream On, Ted & Venus, I Don’t Buy Kisses Anymore and Frasier. From 1990-92, she co-hosted America’s Funniest People alongside Dave Coulier.
Sorkin also served as a writer and producer on the TV shows How to Marry a Billionaire and Fired Up, co-wrote the 1997 film Picture Perfect and penned two episodes for Tiny Toon Adventures.
Survivors include her husband, producer-writer Christopher Lloyd, and their two children.
Otakon 2023 was held in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center across 3 days in Washington, D.C. and broke previous attendance record at 42,000 people! This video showcases some of the best cosplays, Anime, Japanese pop culture and much more!
The anime adaptation of Undead Unluck by Yoshifumi Totsuka, the popular manga currently serialized in the Weekly Shonen Jump (SHUEISHA), is here! Debuting in 2020, it placed #1 in the comics category of the "Next Coming Manga Award" the same year! Experience the battles between those with special abilities called "Negators" in this epic tale of pure chaos. An unlucky girl meets an undead guy! When the duo negated by the world meet, a new adventure begins. The adaptation of the unpredictable battle manga, is coming in 2023!!
When a peaceful colony on the edge of a galaxy finds itself threatened by the armies of a tyrannical ruling force, Kora (Sofia Boutella), a mysterious stranger living among the villagers, becomes their best hope for survival. Tasked with finding trained fighters who will unite with her in making an impossible stand against the Mother World, Kora assembles a small band of warriors — outsiders, insurgents, peasants and orphans of war from different worlds who share a common need for redemption and revenge. As the shadow of an entire Realm bears down on the unlikeliest of moons, a battle over the fate of a galaxy is waged, and in the process, a new army of heroes is formed.
In the waves of steam and machinery, who could achieve extraordinary? In the fogs of history and darkness, who was whispering? I woke up from the realm of mysteries and opened my eyes to the world. Firearms, cannons, battleships, airships, and difference machines. Potions, divination, curses, hanged-man, and sealed artifacts…
Coming Soon...
The lights shone brightly, yet the secrets of the world were never far away. This was a legend of the “Fool”.
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