Next Club Meeting:September 20, 2025,at the Fountaindale Public Library in Bolingbrook from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Dungeons & Television Episode 1, "We Are Television"
After fleeing from monsters, the young wizard Marda encounters a strange group led by an elf named Syi. They introduce themselves as the Royal Broadcasting Guild (OHG) Dungeon Location Team, who use a "magic picture box" to televise their adventures to the world, but there are others with conflicting ideas...
"Secrets of the Silent Witch" is an anime series that follows Monica Everett, a shy mage who can cast spells without speaking, as she navigates her new role protecting a prince while dealing with her social anxieties.
The story centers around Monica Everett, known as the Silent Witch, who is the only mage capable of using unchanted magecraft. Despite her extraordinary abilities, Monica is extremely shy and prefers to avoid speaking in public. Her unique talent stems from her desire to escape social interactions. The plot thickens as she is tasked with infiltrating a prestigious academy and protecting the kingdom's second prince, leading to various challenges that test her abilities and confidence.
In a world where the Oni and Momotaro have been locked in conflict for generations, Shiki Ichinose is just a regular high school dropout. That changes when a mysterious man attacks him and his father, and Shiki discovers that he is an Oni. Now dragged into a dark and bloody secret war, Shiki must master his powers in order to exact his revenge.
This film is a story about mass media in a fantasy world. The boy who was thrown out of the team meets Shi, a reporter, and a television broadcasting crew. They work together and do a live broadcast of the dungeon. In addition, through competition and troubles with rivals, They will come face to face with the fun of making television programs and the ethical issues required of mass media.
"The Water Magician" is an anime series that follows the adventures of Ryo, a character reincarnated in a fantasy world where he wields powerful water magic.
The story centers around Ryo, a young man who dies and is reincarnated in a magical world known as Phi. He possesses the ability to use water magic, which he initially believes will allow him to live a peaceful life. However, Ryo quickly finds himself in a challenging environment filled with monsters and dangers. He must learn to harness his abilities to survive and thrive in this new world.
As Ryo navigates his new life, he trains for twenty years, developing his skills and encountering various characters, including adventurers and formidable foes. His journey is marked by battles, friendships, and the quest for knowledge about his powers and the world around him.
One of the Lords of Dark Beasts, Clevatess’s reign shatters when he revives a hero he personally slayed and adopts an orphaned humanoid baby—the last hope to save a dying world. Now bound together, what fate awaits this unlikely trio?
Monica Everett, the Silent Witch, is the only mage in the world who can use unchanted magecraft, a true hero who single-handedly defeated a legendary black dragon. However, this young genius is actually... super-duper shy! That's right: She learned to cast spells silently just to avoid speaking in public, and despite her power, she has zero self-confidence. Now Monica has been tasked with secretly guarding the second prince. Can she keep it together as she faces both the evil forces targeting the prince and the terrors of social interaction?
Morihito Otogi leads a peaceful, ordinary life—until his childhood friend Nico Wakatsuki, a witch-in-training, moves in with him and chooses him as her familiar! Based on the Weekly Shonen Jump manga by Kenta Shinohara, puppy love meets magical mischief and danger in WITCH WATCH, premiering worldwide this April on Netflix.
They say whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, but that’s not the case for the world’s weakest hunter Sung Jinwoo. After being brutally slaughtered by monsters in a high-ranking dungeon, Jinwoo came back with the System, a program only he could see, that’s leveling him up in every way. Now, he’s inspired to discover the secrets behind his powers and the dungeon that spawned them.
Solo Leveling - Season 2 will premiere January 4, 2025
Humans fight to protect their land from invading demi-human tribes in relentless battles. As his world is engulfed by intense warfare, Kai, a village boy from Lag, joins the fight to defend all he knows. After Kai’s comrades fall one by one and he’s injured, he suddenly recalls memories from another life. A fantasy tale unfolds as a village boy explores a world of magic, mystery, and heroism.
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusualEveryone deserves the chance to fly. green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda's unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba's determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
The film also stars Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University’s regal headmistress Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton, Fellow Travelers) as Fiyero, a roguish and carefree prince; Tony nominee Ethan Slater (Broadway’s Spongebob Squarepants, Fosse/Verdon) as Boq, an altruistic Munchkin student; Marissa Bode in her feature-film debut as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favored sister; and pop culture icon Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz.
The cast of characters includes Pfannee and ShenShen, two conniving compatriots of Glinda played by Emmy nominee Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live) and Bronwyn James (Harlots), and a new character created for the film, Miss Coddle, played by Tony nominee Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman).
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights), Wicked is the first chapter of a two-part immersive, cultural celebration. Wicked Part Two is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 26, 2025.
Wicked is produced by Marc Platt (La La Land, The Little Mermaid), whose films, television shows and stage productions have earned a combined 46 Oscar® nominations, 58 Emmy nominations and 36 Tony nominations, and by multiple Tony winner David Stone (Kimberly Akimbo, Next to Normal), with whom Platt produced the blockbuster Wicked stage musical. The executive producers are David Nicksay, Stephen Schwartz and Jared LeBoff.
Based on the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked is adapted for the screen by the stage production’s book writer Winnie Holzman and by legendary Grammy and Oscar® winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz. The Broadway stage musical is produced by Universal Stage Productions, Marc Platt, the Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone.
Meg Raspberry, an apprentice witch who celebrated her 17th birthday.
She is a magical teacher and one of the best in the magical world.
Suddenly, she is told that she has only one year left to live.
Meg is cursed with the Death Declaration.
There is only one way to escape a death curse, by creating a "seed of life" that brings immortality to one person. And the material of the "Seed of Life" is made up of fragments of emotions called "Tears of Joy."
"So how many tears should I collect?"
"From a thousand people."
"……Uh, really?"
In this way, Meg is involved with various people to collect joyful tears.
DAN DA DAN: FIRST ENCOUNTER in theatres starting September 13! See the first 3 episodes on the big screen with special bonus content! DAN DA DAN follows Momo, a high school girl from a family of spirit mediums, and her classmate Okarun, an occult freak. The two of them start talking after Momo rescues Okarun from getting bullied. However, an argument ensues between them – Momo believes in ghosts but denies aliens, and Okarun believes in aliens but denies ghosts. To make the mutual deniers believe in each other, Momo goes to an abandoned hospital known for its UFO sightings, and Okarun goes to a tunnel that is said to be haunted. In each place, they encounter overwhelming paranormal activity that transcends comprehension. Amid these predicaments, Momo awakens her hidden power and Okarun gains the power of a curse to challenge the paranormal forces! Their fateful love begins as well!?
Based on the popular manga by Yukinobu Tatsu, DAN DA DAN is an electrifying, action-packed love letter to sci-fi and horror with the heart of a ruthlessly funny teen rom-com. The directorial debut from Fuga Yamashiro is the latest series from cutting-edge animation studio Science SARU (The Colors Within, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off) with pulse-pounding original music from kensuke ushio (Chainsaw Man).
Everything is at stake in the long-awaited Season Three of The Legend of Vox Machina. The Chroma Conclave’s path of destruction spreads like wildfire while the Cinder King hunts down Vox Machina. Our lovable band of misfits must rise above inner (and outer) demons to try and save their loved ones, Tal’Dorei, and all of Exandria.
From the creator of TOY STORY, the co-director of SHREK, and the composer of THE LITTLE MERMAID, the new Netflix film SPELLBOUND follows a tenacious young princess (Rachel Zegler) who must go on a daring quest to save her family and their kingdom after a mysterious spell transforms her parents (Nicole Kidman & Javier Bardem) into monsters. Directed by Vicky Jenson (SHREK) with original score from EGOT-winning composer Alan Menken (BEAUTY AND THE BEAST) and lyrics by Glenn Slater (TANGLED). A Netflix Film from Skydance Animation, SPELLBOUND boasts an all-star voice cast led by Rachel Zegler, John Lithgow, Jenifer Lewis, Nathan Lane, Tituss Burgess, with Javier Bardem, and Nicole Kidman. Spellbound is written by Lauren Hynek & Elizabeth Martin, and Julia Miranda and produced by John Lasseter, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Bruce Anderson, and Linda Woolverton.
DRAGONKEEPER Travel back in time to ancient China, find your destiny, and become a DragonKeeper.
As ancient China falls under the rule of an evil Emperor, a fiery young girl rebels. Alongside a powerful dragon, she embarks on a journey to recover the last remaining dragon egg and save the world.
From master storyteller, and Hellboy original creator: Mike Mignola and Brian Taylor, the twisted mind behind Crank, comes Hellboy: The Crooked Man based on the critically acclaimed graphic novel. Coming Soon.
So I can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability
The study of magic requires aptitude, effort, and the right bloodline. One sorcerer loved magic, despite lacking the bloodline and aptitude for it, and died wishing he’d spent more time studying in life. He reawakens as Lloyd, the seventh prince of the Kingdom of Saloum, with all his previous memories intact. Blessed with a strong magical bloodline, he uses his gifts to master the study of magic.
Prepare to witness the fiery spectacle of war as House of the Dragon Season 2 takes flight in its epic final trailer. This highly anticipated chapter in the Game of Thrones prequel series delves deeper into the Targaryen civil war, aptly named the Dance of the Dragons. The trailer ignites with the smoldering tension between Rhaenyra Targaryen, the rightful heir to the Iron Throne, and Aegon Targaryen, the king unexpectedly crowned by his mother, Alicent Hightower. Fueled by years of simmering resentment and a brutal act that shattered the fragile peace, both sides marshal their forces and unleash their mighty dragons in a fight for ultimate power. The trailer offers glimpses of breathtaking aerial battles, showcasing the formidable beasts soaring through the skies, their fiery breath scorching the land. Witness Rhaenyra's unwavering determination as she rallies her allies, the Blacks, to claim her birthright. Meanwhile, King Aegon, burdened by the weight of the crown, faces the daunting task of uniting the realm under the banner of the Greens. The stakes have never been higher as the houses of Westeros are forced to choose sides. The final trailer for House of the Dragon Season 2 promises a season filled with political intrigue, heart-wrenching betrayals, and battles that will reshape the fate of Westeros forever. Buckle up for a thrilling ride as fire and blood reign supreme in this epic saga.
House of the Dragon Season 2, premieres June 16, 2024, on MAX.
a free-to-play ethereal fantasy RPG coming to PC and mobile platforms
You will experience a blend of AFK gameplay with new strategic layers and storytelling set in the world of Esperia. Download now to embark on this captivating journey and discover the secrets of Esperia.
We are happy to announce the world premiere of the official release trailer for AFK Journey at this year's PAX East event. PAX East is the ideal venue to debut the trailer, connecting fans and players with the magical world of Esperia--"Anywhere You Go, Magic Follows." AFK Journey is crafted for both fans of the AFK franchise, and those who are new to the series, offering an RPG experience that is both approachable for beginners and satisfying for avid gamers.
