Next Club Meeting:December 14, 2024,at the Fountaindale Public Library in Bolingbrook from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Animatrix Network is an anime & manga fan club located in the Southwest suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. We usually meet on the third Saturday of each month (except when holidays or conventions coincide). The meetings are free and open to the public. Join us for a day filled with anime.
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Dive into an enthralling SCI-FI adventure as alien students uncover the shocking reasons behind Earth's nickname, "Deathworld." This gripping short story showcases the resilience and uniqueness of Earth through the eyes of an intergalactic classroom.
When Alien Students Discovered Why Earth Is Called a Deathworld
Join Julie, the only human in her school, as she takes on the challenge of enlightening her alien classmates about the natural perils of her home planet. From fearsome wildlife to extreme climates, witness their awe and fear as they learn about the Earth’s deadliest aspects.
After a shocking abduction from the North Pole, the Commander of the E.L.F. Task Force must partner with the world's most infamous bounty hunter to save Christmas.
Studio Ponoc's The Imaginary portrays the depths of humanity and creativity through the eyes of young Amanda and her imaginary companion, Rudger, a boy no one can see imagined by Amanda to share her thrilling make-believe adventures. But when Rudger, suddenly alone, arrives at The Town of Imaginaries, where forgotten Imaginaries live and find work, he faces a mysterious threat. Directed by renowned animator Yoshiyuki Momose (Spirited Away), The Imaginary is an unforgettable adventure of love, loss, and the healing power of imagination.
What if H.R. Giger had brought his signature dark surrealist style to 'Fantasia'? Discover the haunting transformation in this re-imagined version of 'The Neverending Story'!
The epic adventure follows the journey of a robot—ROZZUM unit 7134, “Roz” for short — that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings, gradually building relationships with the animals on the island and becoming the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling.
The Wild Robot stars Academy Award® winner Lupita Nyong’o (Us, The Black Panther franchise) as robot Roz; Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us, The Mandalorian) as fox Fink; Emmy winner Catherine O’Hara (Schitt’s Creek, Best in Show) as opossum Pinktail; Oscar® nominee Bill Nighy (Living, Love Actually) as goose Longneck; Kit Connor (Heartstopper, Rocketman) as gosling Brightbill and Oscar® nominee Stephanie Hsu (Everything Everywhere All at Once, this summer’s The Fall Guy) as Vontra, a robot that will intersect with Roz’s life on the island.
The film also features the voice talents of Emmy winning pop-culture icon Mark Hamill (Star Wars franchise, The Boy and the Heron), Matt Berry (What We Do in the Shadows, The SpongeBob Movie franchise) and Golden Globe winner and Emmy nominee Ving Rhames (Mission: Impossible films, Pulp Fiction).
A powerful story about the discovery of self, a thrilling examination of the bridge between technology and nature and a moving exploration of what it means to be alive and connected to all living things, The Wild Robot is written and directed by three-time Oscar® nominee Chris Sanders—the writer-director of DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon, The Croods, and Disney’s Lilo & Stitch—and is produced by Jeff Hermann (DreamWorks Animation’s The Boss Baby 2: Family Business; co-producer, Kung Fu Panda franchise).
Peter Brown’s The Wild Robot, an illustrated middle-grade novel first published in 2016, became a phenomenon, rocketing to #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. The book has since inspired a trilogy that now includes The Wild Robot Escapes and The Wild Robot Protects. Brown’s work on the Wild Robot series and his other bestselling books have earned him a Caldecott Honor, a Horn Book Award, two E.B. White Awards, two E.B. White Honors, a Children’s Choice Award for Illustrator of the Year, two Irma Black Honors, a Golden Kite Award and a New York Times Best Illustrated Book Award.
From DreamWorks Animation comes a new adaptation of a literary sensation,
Peter Brown’s beloved, award-winning, #1 New York Times bestseller, The Wild Robot.
A RCAN E Season 2 of Arcane premieres November, only on Netflix.
[Source: MSN.com] Created by Christian Linke and Alex Yee, and featuring the voices of Hailee Steinfeld and Ella Purnell as the iconic sisters Vi and Jinx from the League of Legends video games, Arcane is set to conclude after its highly anticipated second season this November. While the curtains are closing on Netflix's Arcane, co-creator Christian Linke has hinted at more exciting adventures to come in the League of Legends universe.
"Arcane is just the beginning of our larger storytelling journey and partnership with the wonderful animation studio that is Fortiche. From the very beginning, since we started working on this project, we had a very specific ending in mind, which means the story of Arcane wraps up with this second season. But Arcane is just the first of many stories that we want to tell in Runeterra."
- Christian Linke via Variety
For those who aren’t too familiar with Arcane, the series
follows siblings Vi and Jinx, who are torn apart and become rivals as
their steampunk city, Piltover, clashes with its seedy, criminal
underground, Zaun. Season 1 ended with Jinx launching a devastating
attack on the Piltover council, setting the stage for a dire escalation
of conflict in season 2.
Arcane Final Scene of Season 1 - Jinx's Super Mega Death Rocket
LEVIATHAN The world is submerged, and sea monsters rule the earth. Will Bota and his family ever make it to safety and escape this aquatic hell?
And who in the high-heavens is Kana?!
Leviathan, also known as Deep Sea Water is a completed Korean post-apocalypse manhwa written by Lee Gyuntak and illustrated by Noh Miyoung. It is published by Toomics, which also handles its English release.
(One of theBESTsci-fi comics ever made and isHighly Recommended!)
Taking place on a post-apocalyptic aquatic earth a century after a calamity rose the sea levels, Leviathan follows the adventures of siblings Bota and Rita after their father, Teon Ma, sacrificed his life to save them from a sea monster. The two are soon taken in by a woman called Kana, an acquaintance of their deceased father.
The first appearance of Kana:
No Anime of Leviathan exists... yet. You can read Leviathan online here:
The first step into the untamed allure of this mysterious micro-short series, which as you can see now, is all about the weirdness that takes place in literally a House On The Outlands. This is just the beginning !! We're buzzing with spooky-giddy-childish excitement, tinged with a touch of curiosity. All thoughts and comments are SEEN and WANTED! So please share!
Donald Duck is back, as the legendary Disney character celebrates 90 years by starring in an all-new animated short, “D.I.Y. Duck,” written and directed by master animator/incoming Disney Legend Mark Henn. It's not WOKE!
PADDINGTON IN PERU brings Paddington's story to Peru as he returns to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.
Based on the Dune literary and cinematic masterpieces, Dune: Awakening envisions a path to a new and war-torn Arrakis.
Rise from survival to dominance on the most dangerous planet in the universe. Dune: Awakening combines the grit and creativity of sandbox survival games with the social interactivity of a large, persistent multiplayer game to create a unique and ambitious Open World Survival MMO.
Awaken The Sleeper Your journey begins on Arrakis, with its vast deserts and colossal sandworms. Meet characters from the movies and books as you follow your story across Dune. Discover new allies and enemies and exploit your relationships to uncover the mystery that lies just beneath the surface of the sands. Choose Your Identity Craft your identity and build your prowess, from deep character creation to skills and abilities taught by specialists like Mentats and Bene Gesserit. Declare your loyalties by what you wear and become known by what you do, whether you are a specialized master or multi-talented adept.
Explore Arrakis Like Never Before
Dune: Awakening brings the epic landscapes of Arrakis to vivid life. Explore boundless rolling dunes, ancient underground Ecology Labs, and deep canyons pockmarked with caves, where bandits seek easy prey. Wander the bustling villages before braving the lawless and ever-changing deep desert. An Ever-Changing World Beyond the Shield Wall, cataclysmic Coriolis storms regularly alter the landscape, uncovering new valuable resources and sweeping away player-built outposts. When the dust settles, the race is on. Scout the fresh new land and uncover the secrets of the sands.
Survive the Deadliest Planet in the Universe On Arrakis, water is life. Learn where to find it in the world, how to extract it from bodies, and exercise water discipline by maintaining your stillsuit. Choose where to craft and develop your shelter to survive sun and sandstorms. Weigh each step in the open desert against the risk of sandworms.
In Season Four, the world is on the brink. Victoria Neuman is closer than ever to the Oval Office and under the muscly thumb of Homelander, who is consolidating his power. Butcher, with only months to live, has lost Becca’s son and his job as The Boys’ leader. The rest of the team are fed up with his lies. With the stakes higher than ever, they have to find a way to work together and save the world before it’s too late. The Boys stars Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Jessie T. Usher, Laz Alonso, Chace Crawford, Tomer Capone, Karen Fukuhara, Colby Minifie, Claudia Doumit, and Cameron Crovetti. Season Four will welcome Susan Heyward, Valorie Curry, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan.
Inside Out 2 seems to be Pixar's last chance, according to Pete Docter. If this doesn't work, they have to "radically rethink" their business model. Is Disney putting the pressure on Pixar to perform... or else?
Pixar's future success depends on their ability to create original, universally relatable movies and successful sequels, while avoiding predictable and boring content.
00:00 Pixar's future is at stake with the success of "Inside Out 2" as Disney pressures them to avoid another box office disaster, and doubts linger about whether they have learned from past mistakes.
02:07 Pixar's latest movie is projected to fall short at the box office, but is doing well in pre-sales and is being compared to Toy Story 4, with reviews saying it's a safe and warm continuation of the first movie, and Pixar needs to deliver what people expect from their films.
04:59 Pixar must return to its reliable and family-friendly storytelling to avoid rethinking its business model, as recent films like "Turning Red" are not resonating with audiences as well as their more universal tales.
07:08 Pixar's future success depends on the box office performance of their upcoming movies, as recent disappointments have put them at risk of being sacrificed by Disney.
09:09 Pixar needs to find new big ideas after getting rid of their successful idea team, and they are strategizing to balance sequels with new movies to attract audiences back to theaters.
11:56 Pixar's future success hinges on creating original movie ideas that stay true to characters and don't pander to the audience, as their recent spin-off "Lightyear" may be their last chance to redeem themselves.
14:31 Pixar must create universally relatable movies, generate original ideas, and revisit past risks to produce enduring classics.
17:03 Pixar needs to refocus on universal themes and successful sequels to regain their creativity and appeal to a wider audience, or risk resorting to predictable and boring content.
The Acolyte Episode 3 is the WORST Television Ever
The Acolyte, the latest installment of the Star Wars franchise on Disney+, is a terrible show and episode 3 just took the franchise to an all-time low. There is literally nothing good about this episode in any way. In fact, it was cringe to the MAX.
A Sickening DISGRACE That INFURIATED Me...
"The Acolyte made me sick and furious, but even through my anger, I believe I have seen where they're heading with future episodes, and as God AWFUL as this was, at the end of this video, I predict it's about to get MUCH WORSE. Brace yourselves, have a drink, listen to my reaction and analysis of this atrocity..." - Overlord DVD
Forced to flee her underground sanctuary for Earth’s surface, Eva discovers a world unlike anything she expected. As she journeys across perilous terrain and unknown civilizations, no amount of training could prepare Eva for what she’d find beyond her bunker walls. Eva searches to answer the ultimate question: Is she the last human?
Gainax is a household name or was at one point in time. The Studio known for making Gurren Lagann and Neon Genesis Evangelion has officially filed for bankruptcy. As for other news we got Solo Leveling doing abysmal in sales that makes Chainsaw Man look like a success.
In 2026, Japan continues its isolation under the Edo Shogunate. Amidst strict social hierarchies, three individuals, treated as scums of society, cross paths in a prison cell destined for a fateful encounter. They join the dueling video platform "KILLTUBE" to pursue fortune and to win their freedom in a segregational world. In an era dubbed the "Age of Great Duels," where one can amass immense wealth simply by defeating the strong, they face discrimination from samurais and merchants seeking power and authority. As they break the limits of convention and claim victory after victory, they rise in popularity, becoming decorated celebrities of their time. However, just as they reach the height of their fame, they uncover the hidden truth behind "KILLTUBE"...
Adobe makes software that has long empowered ordinary people to create graphics, video, audio, and documents, but their latest update to their Terms of Service agreement, an agreement everyone must agree to if they want access to Adobe's subscription-based software, has users SO ALARMED they are vowing to walk away from Adobe and switch to other software suites. What's all the upset about? If you're an Adobe user, you need to watch this video, and evaluate the risks for yourself!
Hollywood in Denial About ACOLYTE Audience Ratings, Blames Review Bombing!
The Critics love Leslye headland’s The Acolyte, but the audience trashes it on Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic. This is beyond the comprehension of the Hollywood establishment, so naturally, they resort to blaming review bombing, and dismiss ALL criticism as such. In this editorial, we’ll take a look at their cope and denial.
“Alien: Romulus” takes the phenomenally successful “Alien” franchise back to its roots: While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe. The film stars Cailee Spaeny (“Civil War”), David Jonsson (“Agatha Christie’s Murder is Easy”), Archie Renaux (“Shadow and Bone”), Isabela Merced (“The Last of Us”), Spike Fearn (“Aftersun”), Aileen Wu. Fede Alvarez (“Evil Dead,” “Don’t Breathe”) directs from a screenplay he wrote with frequent collaborator Rodo Sayagues (“Don’t Breathe 2”) based on characters created by Dan O’Bannon and Ronald Shusett. “Alien: Romulus” is produced by Ridley Scott (“Napoleon”), who directed the original “Alien” and produced and directed the series’ entries “Prometheus” and “Alien: Covenant,” Michael Pruss (“Boston Strangler”), and Walter Hill (“Alien”), with Fede Alvarez, Elizabeth Cantillon (“Charlie’s Angels”), Brent O’Connor (“Bullet Train”), and Tom Moran (“Unstoppable”) serving as executive producers.
Anime Central is the largest anime, manga and Japanese popular culture convention in Chicago and the Midwest. The 3-day event is hosted annually at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL (Near the Airport) Special Thanks to all the vendors and cosplayers, we had a great time. See you next year!
