The next generation of girl groups has arrived with SG5, the so-called “intergalactic supergroup” based on the popular Sailor Moon franchise. After being unveiled last summer, SG5 launched their global takeover this week with the debut of their first single, “Firetruck.”
Produced by BloodPop, who’s worked with the likes of Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and Madonna, “Firetruck” is an absolute banger of a track that heralds the arrival of a fearless, futuristic-inspired sound. The music video, meantime, is equally as fiery, showcasing the five members posing and dancing against a set of flashing lights,...
Produced by BloodPop, who’s worked with the likes of Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and Madonna, “Firetruck” is an absolute banger of a track that heralds the arrival of a fearless, futuristic-inspired sound. The music video, meantime, is equally as fiery, showcasing the five members posing and dancing against a set of flashing lights,...
- 3/1/2023
- by Tim Chan
- Rollingstone.com
‘Turning Red’ Director Domee Shi and Producer Lindsey Collins Explain That ‘Godzilla-esque’ Showdown
This story about “Turning Red” first appeared in the Awards Preview issue of TheWrap’s awards magazine.
“Turning Red” is unlike any other Pixar movie. Visually, it draws inspiration from Japanese anime like “Sailor Moon” and the work of filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki. Its soundtrack is full of fake early-aughts boy band jams (written by Billie Eilish and Finneas). And it frankly depicts generational trauma and the uncomfortable realities of puberty. All in a magical story about a young Chinese-Canadian girl named Mei (voiced by Rosalie Chiang) who transforms into a giant, super fluffy red panda when she gets flustered.
What Mei doesn’t realize until later is that her affliction is hereditary. The women in her family all have the power to transform into a giant red panda when put under similar stress. And when she leaves a ritual meant to shed herself from her panda counterpart, all hell breaks loose,...
“Turning Red” is unlike any other Pixar movie. Visually, it draws inspiration from Japanese anime like “Sailor Moon” and the work of filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki. Its soundtrack is full of fake early-aughts boy band jams (written by Billie Eilish and Finneas). And it frankly depicts generational trauma and the uncomfortable realities of puberty. All in a magical story about a young Chinese-Canadian girl named Mei (voiced by Rosalie Chiang) who transforms into a giant, super fluffy red panda when she gets flustered.
What Mei doesn’t realize until later is that her affliction is hereditary. The women in her family all have the power to transform into a giant red panda when put under similar stress. And when she leaves a ritual meant to shed herself from her panda counterpart, all hell breaks loose,...
- 1/10/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
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Casetify just added a big name to their (long) list of celebrity collaborators in the form of Drake’s clothing label, October’s Very Own (Ovo), placing Drizzy alongside BTS and Olivia Rodrigo as collaborators with the tech accessories brand.
The newly-released Ovo x Casetify collection includes four pieces: a case for Apple iPhone 11 through 14 models, a Samsung Galaxy S22 case, an Apple AirPods case, and an AirPods Pro case.
Casetify just added a big name to their (long) list of celebrity collaborators in the form of Drake’s clothing label, October’s Very Own (Ovo), placing Drizzy alongside BTS and Olivia Rodrigo as collaborators with the tech accessories brand.
The newly-released Ovo x Casetify collection includes four pieces: a case for Apple iPhone 11 through 14 models, a Samsung Galaxy S22 case, an Apple AirPods case, and an AirPods Pro case.
- 11/15/2022
- by Oscar Hartzog
- Rollingstone.com
"Kamen Rider" celebrated its 50th anniversary on April 3 2021 by announcing three big new projects. One was "Fuuto Pi," an anime sequel to the popular detective series "Kamen Rider W." Another was "Shin Kamen Rider," the newest film by "Neon Genesis Evangelion" director Hideaki Anno. The last was "Kamen Rider Black Sun," a reboot of the classic "Kamen Rider Black." Each pays homage to the past while working to redefine the future of "Kamen Rider" in anime, film and live-action television.
"Kamen Rider Black Sun" was uploaded to Amazon Prime on October 28th, 2022. "Kamen Rider" fans had a tough time finding the series through Amazon's search engine; some resorted to posting direct links to the series via social media so their friends could check it out. "Black Sun" earned a positive write-up on Crunchyroll via tokusatsu expert Alicia Haddick, but has otherwise been completely ignored by the United States television press.
"Kamen Rider Black Sun" was uploaded to Amazon Prime on October 28th, 2022. "Kamen Rider" fans had a tough time finding the series through Amazon's search engine; some resorted to posting direct links to the series via social media so their friends could check it out. "Black Sun" earned a positive write-up on Crunchyroll via tokusatsu expert Alicia Haddick, but has otherwise been completely ignored by the United States television press.
- 11/5/2022
- by Adam Wescott
- Slash Film
Hollywood simply can't stop trying to discredit the merit of animation, can it? The latest big anime project that Hollywood is desperately trying to bring to live-action is Makoto Shinkai's seminal film "Your Name." The film is a gorgeously animated romance with a body-swapping twist, and follows a boy from Tokyo named Taki Tachibana and a girl from the country named Mitsuha Miyamizu who find they share a strange connection, which develops into a romantic and cosmic entanglement.
"Your Name" quickly became a phenomenon upon its release, with wide critical and commercial acclaim that catapulted the film into becoming the second-highest grossing film ever in Japan, until it was pushed to third place by the juggernaut "Demon Slayer: Mugen Train."
Of course, such success led to an instant wish to turn "Your Name" into live-action. Back in 2017 it was announced that J. J. Abrams and "Arrival" screenwriter Eric Heisserer would make the American adaptation,...
"Your Name" quickly became a phenomenon upon its release, with wide critical and commercial acclaim that catapulted the film into becoming the second-highest grossing film ever in Japan, until it was pushed to third place by the juggernaut "Demon Slayer: Mugen Train."
Of course, such success led to an instant wish to turn "Your Name" into live-action. Back in 2017 it was announced that J. J. Abrams and "Arrival" screenwriter Eric Heisserer would make the American adaptation,...
- 11/1/2022
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Adult Swim is an icon of animation. The programming block turned cable TV channel is responsible for introducing American adult animation as we know it today — from "Sealab 2021" and "Aqua Teen Hunger Force" to "Rick and Morty" — while helping introduce anime to American audiences in a bigger way than before, turning shows like "Dragon Ball Z," "Sailor Moon" and "Mobile Suit Gundam Wing" into cultural phenomena stateside.
In recent years, Adult Swim has taken things a step further by co-producing original anime shows with Japanese studios, co-producing shows like "Flcl Alternative" and the recent "Blade Runner: Black Lotus," the latter being a co-production between Adult Swim and Crunchyroll.
Except this was back when Crunchyroll was owned by WarnerMedia, which allowed for easy collaboration. Everything changed when Sony acquired Crunchyroll, which made any present or future collaboration a bit difficult. Add in Warner Bros. Discovery's recent trigger-happy approach to removing and canning animation projects,...
In recent years, Adult Swim has taken things a step further by co-producing original anime shows with Japanese studios, co-producing shows like "Flcl Alternative" and the recent "Blade Runner: Black Lotus," the latter being a co-production between Adult Swim and Crunchyroll.
Except this was back when Crunchyroll was owned by WarnerMedia, which allowed for easy collaboration. Everything changed when Sony acquired Crunchyroll, which made any present or future collaboration a bit difficult. Add in Warner Bros. Discovery's recent trigger-happy approach to removing and canning animation projects,...
- 9/29/2022
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
"Beauty and the Beast" truly is a tale as old as time, and has been retold in countless ways, like the Ron Perlman and Linda Hamilton TV series of the same name, the Fran Drescher comedy "The Beautician and the Beast," the teen rom-drama "Beastly," or even in an episode of "Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater." Recently, legendary Japanese filmmaker Mamoru Hosoda delivered "Belle," a magnificent animated sci-fi fantasy film that thrusts the tale out of the world of old and into the techno future.
The story takes place in the not-so-distant future where the internet has evolved into a legitimate virtual reality called U, where avatars are created by users' scanned biometric information. A teenager named Suzu creates an avatar named Belle who becomes a pop superstar, but everything changes when her virtual concert is interrupted by the seemingly undefeatable fighter The Dragon (or "The Beast"), who she quickly becomes infatuated with.
The story takes place in the not-so-distant future where the internet has evolved into a legitimate virtual reality called U, where avatars are created by users' scanned biometric information. A teenager named Suzu creates an avatar named Belle who becomes a pop superstar, but everything changes when her virtual concert is interrupted by the seemingly undefeatable fighter The Dragon (or "The Beast"), who she quickly becomes infatuated with.
- 8/12/2022
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
As a child of the 1990s, I was fortunate to grow up watching some of the absolute greatest animated shows in history, like "Hey Arnold!," "Arthur," and "The Animaniacs." My love of animation is truly lifelong, and thanks to my dad's lifelong love of the "Speed Racer" series, it was encouraged that I watch more than just American-made animation. Fortunately, I was just the right age for the arrival of two of the best anime of all time, "Sailor Moon" and "Dragon Ball Z." Produced by Toei Animation, "Dragon Ball Z" is the sequel show to the "Dragon Ball" anime series...
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- 6/28/2022
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
From Blackpink to Twice, K-pop’s been getting most of the shine when it comes to the biggest girl groups in the world, but a new Japanese act debuting this week is hoping to become the biggest girl group in the universe.
The group’s name is SG5, and the five members are an Irl, musical take on the characters from the popular anime series, Sailor Moon. Spawning from the Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon world, SG5 (“Sailor Guardians 5”) call themselves an “intergalactic pop supergroup that protects the universe from evil,...
The group’s name is SG5, and the five members are an Irl, musical take on the characters from the popular anime series, Sailor Moon. Spawning from the Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon world, SG5 (“Sailor Guardians 5”) call themselves an “intergalactic pop supergroup that protects the universe from evil,...
- 6/28/2022
- by Tim Chan
- Rollingstone.com
Do you ever read a headline and think to yourself, "Wow, I think the Nsa agent that lives in my phone might also be working for Hollywood?" Because that's exactly how I feel upon learning that 4*Town, the mesmerizing fake boy band featured throughout the coming-of-age Pixar masterpiece, "Turning Red" is getting their own companion manga series.
Viz Media, the company that helped bring properties like "Sailor Moon," "Dragon Ball Z," "Pokemon," "One Piece," "Naruto," and countless others to the West will be launching the manga in the second quarter of 2023. As a lifelong lover of manga and...
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Viz Media, the company that helped bring properties like "Sailor Moon," "Dragon Ball Z," "Pokemon," "One Piece," "Naruto," and countless others to the West will be launching the manga in the second quarter of 2023. As a lifelong lover of manga and...
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- 6/17/2022
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Pixar’s “Turning Red” (which premieres exclusively on Disney+ March 11) is the story of Mei (Rosalie Chiang), a precocious 13-year-old Chinese girl growing up in Toronto, Canada. If being a tween wasn’t awkward enough, she finds herself transforming, when in a state of extreme emotional distress, into a giant red panda. Considering your tween-to-teen-years are nothing if not a series of highly emotional states, this causes some considerable complications. It’s a Pixar movie that looks – and feels – quite different from anything the studio has produced before.
TheWrap spoke to director Domee Shi (making her feature directorial debut after her beloved short “Bao”) and producer Lindsey Collins (a longtime Pixar vet) about what it was like crafting this unique and irreverent film. They talked about how they cracked the “Asian tween fever dream” aesthetic, how working from home actually heightened the creative process and, of course, what it was...
TheWrap spoke to director Domee Shi (making her feature directorial debut after her beloved short “Bao”) and producer Lindsey Collins (a longtime Pixar vet) about what it was like crafting this unique and irreverent film. They talked about how they cracked the “Asian tween fever dream” aesthetic, how working from home actually heightened the creative process and, of course, what it was...
- 2/7/2022
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Ready to meet Mei?
“Turning Red,” Pixar Animation Studio’s 25th feature film, premieres directly on Disney+ on March 11. And in advance of the film’s release, TheWrap was able to screen about a half-hour of footage from the Domee Shi-directed film. While much of the plot remains damnably out-of-reach, the first half-hour establishes the tone and look of “Turning Red” to a remarkable degree. And it’s safe to say that this is one of the most astounding looking (and feeling) Pixar movies yet. Quite frankly, you’ve never seen anything like it, from Pixar or anywhere else for that matter.
Right off the bat, you can tell this is different. Our lead character, Mei Lee (Rosalie Chiang), is a 13-year-old Chinese girl growing up in Toronto at the turn-of-the-millennium. She’s dorky but confident, directly addressing the camera in the style of “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” or...
“Turning Red,” Pixar Animation Studio’s 25th feature film, premieres directly on Disney+ on March 11. And in advance of the film’s release, TheWrap was able to screen about a half-hour of footage from the Domee Shi-directed film. While much of the plot remains damnably out-of-reach, the first half-hour establishes the tone and look of “Turning Red” to a remarkable degree. And it’s safe to say that this is one of the most astounding looking (and feeling) Pixar movies yet. Quite frankly, you’ve never seen anything like it, from Pixar or anywhere else for that matter.
Right off the bat, you can tell this is different. Our lead character, Mei Lee (Rosalie Chiang), is a 13-year-old Chinese girl growing up in Toronto at the turn-of-the-millennium. She’s dorky but confident, directly addressing the camera in the style of “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” or...
- 2/7/2022
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
In an era of TikTok favorites getting record deals and lead acting roles, follower counts and blue checkmarks seem to be a requirement for getting a big break in Hollywood. It is therefore refreshing and rare when a 19-year-old from Manhattan with no internet fame whatsoever is plucked from relative obscurity and given the chance of a lifetime: voicing the protagonist of one of the highest-grossing anime movies in Japan of this past year as her industry debut. And, boy, does she have the pipes to prove she belongs in the big leagues.
Much like her character Suzu in Mamoru Hosoda’s highly-acclaimed and visually stunning “Belle,” Kylie McNeill is just a soft-spoken teenager that likes to record herself belting her heart out from the comfort of her bedroom. Though she majored in theater at New York’s prestigious Professional Performing Arts School — which has churned out singers and musicians like Alicia Keys,...
Much like her character Suzu in Mamoru Hosoda’s highly-acclaimed and visually stunning “Belle,” Kylie McNeill is just a soft-spoken teenager that likes to record herself belting her heart out from the comfort of her bedroom. Though she majored in theater at New York’s prestigious Professional Performing Arts School — which has churned out singers and musicians like Alicia Keys,...
- 1/28/2022
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
Daniella Pineda is dying to get back into her first love — comedy writing — but right now she’s taking a slight career detour into space. The Latina actor, whose TV credits include The CW’s “The Originals” and Netflix’s “What/ If,” will be portraying one of the most famed female badasses in the history of anime, Faye Valentine, in Netflix’s live-action reboot of the hit ’90s Japanese toon “Cowboy Bebop.” Starring opposite John Cho, Pineda will be clad in something a bit more substantial than Valentine’s iconic barely there yellow latex shorts while she chases criminals across the galaxy when the 10-episode show drops on Nov. 19, but she has perfectly captured Valentine’s sass, wit, cynicism and, of course, purple bob.
How familiar were you with the source material or with anime in general?
When I was growing up, I was a big fan of “Sailor Moon...
How familiar were you with the source material or with anime in general?
When I was growing up, I was a big fan of “Sailor Moon...
- 11/19/2021
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
The companies have agreed to collaborate on drama series, films and animation.
South Korean media powerhouse Cj Enm and Japan’s leading Toei Animation announced today they have formed a strategic partnership to produce content targeted at global audiences.
The companies have agreed to collaborate on drama series, films and animation making use of each other’s extensive vaults of intellectual properties (IP) as well as developing new IPs.
Known globally for multiple Oscar-winning film Parasite, Cj Enm’s credits also include internationally popular TV series such as Crash Landing On You and Hotel Del Luna as well as music...
South Korean media powerhouse Cj Enm and Japan’s leading Toei Animation announced today they have formed a strategic partnership to produce content targeted at global audiences.
The companies have agreed to collaborate on drama series, films and animation making use of each other’s extensive vaults of intellectual properties (IP) as well as developing new IPs.
Known globally for multiple Oscar-winning film Parasite, Cj Enm’s credits also include internationally popular TV series such as Crash Landing On You and Hotel Del Luna as well as music...
- 10/12/2021
- by Jean Noh
- ScreenDaily
Korean entertainment powerhouse Cj Enm has entered into a strategic partnership with leading Japanese animation studio Toei Animation as it continues to expand its global footprint. Under the agreement, the two companies will collaborate across both their libraries and team to create new product including television series, films and animation. The tie-up will also allow both to tap each other’s regional markets.
Cj Enm is is Korea’s foremost film and television studio, cable operator and music producer. Best known for multiple Oscar winner Parasite, the company’s film credits also include Snowpiercer and Miss Granny. Series credits range from Crash Landing On You to Goblin: The Lonely And Great God and Hospital Playlist while it is also behind music format I Can See Your Voice; stage credits include the Tony Award winning Broadway production Kinky Boots.
Cj further has a strategic investment in David Ellison’s Skydance Media...
Cj Enm is is Korea’s foremost film and television studio, cable operator and music producer. Best known for multiple Oscar winner Parasite, the company’s film credits also include Snowpiercer and Miss Granny. Series credits range from Crash Landing On You to Goblin: The Lonely And Great God and Hospital Playlist while it is also behind music format I Can See Your Voice; stage credits include the Tony Award winning Broadway production Kinky Boots.
Cj further has a strategic investment in David Ellison’s Skydance Media...
- 10/12/2021
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
There’s something magical about the magical girl anime. The genre that birthed beloved classics like Sailor Moon and Cardcaptor Sakura, and to which shows like The Powerpuff Girls owe their inspiration, the magical girl anime has always presented a different kind of hero than the “woman warrior” that is so prevalent in pop culture. Rather than a sword or a […]
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- 6/8/2021
- by Hoai-Tran Bui
- Slash Film
Photo: ‘Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal: The Movie’/Netflix ‘Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal: The Movie’ – the first Sailor Moon feature film in over 26 years – just hit Netflix after a successful theatrical run in Japan. This 2021 revival comes at a great time for Sailor Moon fans hoping for more content and new viewers getting acquainted with the decades-long IP. Overall, the film is an exciting, magical foray into the Sailor Moon world! The new release is split into two feature-length parts (Part One and Part Two) and follows the beloved Sailor Guardians as they fight against a universe-shattering threat – the Dead Moon Circus. This review is for ‘Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal: The Movie’ Part One – but both films are available to stream online. Technically, the film is a direct continuation of the ‘Sailor Moon Crystal’ anime series. However, it’s pretty palatable for all audiences and can be watched without the contextual tee-up.
- 6/5/2021
- by Lana Nguyen
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
(Welcome to Pop Culture Imports, a column that compiles the best foreign movies and TV streaming right now.) Another month, another set of international movies to watch as you take shelter from the summer heat. This month, we have a hidden Indian gem on Netflix, a classic South Korean revenge thriller, the return of Sailor Moon, and […]
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- 6/4/2021
- by Hoai-Tran Bui
- Slash Film
This Sailor Moon Eternal review contains No spoilers! Read on with confidence.
Back in 2016, the final episode of Sailor Moon Crystal closed out the manga’s “Infinity” arc and in its last moments teased what every fan was hoping for next, something we’d all been deprived of for far too long… a faithful adaptation of the manga’s fourth arc, entitled “Dream.”
The premise of “Dream” is that on the day of the solar eclipse, the Dead Moon Circus, an ancient enemy of Silver Millennium (the Moon Kingdom) appears in Tokyo. Their leader, a withered hag named Zirconia, sends her minions to locate the Silver Crystal—big surprise—as well as a new MacGuffin called the Golden Crystal. This is so her mistress, Nehelenia, can step up as the rightful ruler, or so she claims, of both Silver Millennium and Earth. Around this time, a Pegasus appears to Chibi-usa,...
Back in 2016, the final episode of Sailor Moon Crystal closed out the manga’s “Infinity” arc and in its last moments teased what every fan was hoping for next, something we’d all been deprived of for far too long… a faithful adaptation of the manga’s fourth arc, entitled “Dream.”
The premise of “Dream” is that on the day of the solar eclipse, the Dead Moon Circus, an ancient enemy of Silver Millennium (the Moon Kingdom) appears in Tokyo. Their leader, a withered hag named Zirconia, sends her minions to locate the Silver Crystal—big surprise—as well as a new MacGuffin called the Golden Crystal. This is so her mistress, Nehelenia, can step up as the rightful ruler, or so she claims, of both Silver Millennium and Earth. Around this time, a Pegasus appears to Chibi-usa,...
- 6/3/2021
- by Mike Cecchini
- Den of Geek
*warning: minor spoilers below for Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal: The Movie At long last, we have two new Sailor Moon movies, though this time they’re set in the world of Sailor Moon Crystal. I was gifted a golden opportunity to check out the forthcoming films on Netflix and I’m here to let you know […]
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- 6/2/2021
- by Becky O'Brien
- Cinelinx
You know what everyone could use in the sweltering summer months? A nice, cold glass of…anime. At least that’s the particular theme that comes up in Netflix’s list of new releases for June 2021.
Netflix has been quietly expanding their anime offerings for awhile now but June is a particularly anime-heavy month. The absolutely metal sounding Record of Ragnarok arrives this month. So too do parts 1 and 2 of the newest Sailor Moon film on June 3 and Godzilla Singular Point on June 24.
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But for those who aren’t ready to dip their toe in the anime pool yet, Netflix has some other originals of note in June. Sweet Tooth, the ambitious comic adaptation starring Will Forte premieres on June 4. Then,...
Netflix has been quietly expanding their anime offerings for awhile now but June is a particularly anime-heavy month. The absolutely metal sounding Record of Ragnarok arrives this month. So too do parts 1 and 2 of the newest Sailor Moon film on June 3 and Godzilla Singular Point on June 24.
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But for those who aren’t ready to dip their toe in the anime pool yet, Netflix has some other originals of note in June. Sweet Tooth, the ambitious comic adaptation starring Will Forte premieres on June 4. Then,...
- 5/31/2021
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Sailor Moon is one of the most well-known anime from the last 30 years. Based on a manga that first launched in 1991, the series has been adapted into a beloved 200-episode anime, several films, a live-action drama, and more recently, an anime reboot called Sailor Moon Crystal. And if that legacy weren’t enough, we can now add another film to the franchise: Sailor Moon Eternal.
What Is Sailor Moon Eternal?
As previously mentioned, Sailor Moon Eternal is the latest addition to the Sailor Moon franchise. It’s a two-part anime film based on the Dream arc of the original manga. Despite this, the production has officially dubbed this portion of the Sailor Moon saga the Dead Moon arc, named after the antagonists the Sailor Guardians face.
The film was first announced in 2017 as part of the franchise’s 25th anniversary. It’s meant to be a direct continuation of Sailor Moon Crystal,...
What Is Sailor Moon Eternal?
As previously mentioned, Sailor Moon Eternal is the latest addition to the Sailor Moon franchise. It’s a two-part anime film based on the Dream arc of the original manga. Despite this, the production has officially dubbed this portion of the Sailor Moon saga the Dead Moon arc, named after the antagonists the Sailor Guardians face.
The film was first announced in 2017 as part of the franchise’s 25th anniversary. It’s meant to be a direct continuation of Sailor Moon Crystal,...
- 5/25/2021
- by Kayti Burt
- Den of Geek
"Sailor Moon Eternal: The Movie" is a two-part Japanese anime film based on the 'Sailor Moon' manga by Naoko Takeuchi, directed by Chiaki Kon and produced by Toei Animation, Studio Deen, streaming June 3, 2021 on Netflix:
"...a solar eclipse occurs in the month of April. As the moon covers the sun, 'Usagi' and 'Chibiusa' meet a mysterious 'Pegasus' named 'Helios', who's looking for a 'chosen maiden' to help him break the seal of the 'Golden Crystal.
"Meanwhile, the mysterious group 'Dead Moon Circus' appears. Their goal is to scatter nightmare incarnations called 'Lemures' across the world, obtain the 'Legendary Silver Crystal' and rule the Earth . Mamoru distances himself from Usagi, fearing that being near her will put her in danger.
"In Part 2, the ten 'Sailor Guardians' have gathered for the final battle. However, the 'Queen of the Dead Moon', 'Nehelenia', attacks with the power of her nightmares.
"...a solar eclipse occurs in the month of April. As the moon covers the sun, 'Usagi' and 'Chibiusa' meet a mysterious 'Pegasus' named 'Helios', who's looking for a 'chosen maiden' to help him break the seal of the 'Golden Crystal.
"Meanwhile, the mysterious group 'Dead Moon Circus' appears. Their goal is to scatter nightmare incarnations called 'Lemures' across the world, obtain the 'Legendary Silver Crystal' and rule the Earth . Mamoru distances himself from Usagi, fearing that being near her will put her in danger.
"In Part 2, the ten 'Sailor Guardians' have gathered for the final battle. However, the 'Queen of the Dead Moon', 'Nehelenia', attacks with the power of her nightmares.
- 5/7/2021
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Sailor Moon fans are in for a Pretty Guardian Summer, courtesy of Netflix.
Both parts of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal The Movie make their Stateside streaming debut on Thursday, June 3 — and fans now have an English-language trailer to tide them over until that day comes.
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Based on the Sailor Moon manga’s “Dream” arc,...
Both parts of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal The Movie make their Stateside streaming debut on Thursday, June 3 — and fans now have an English-language trailer to tide them over until that day comes.
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Based on the Sailor Moon manga’s “Dream” arc,...
- 5/7/2021
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Netflix’s new shuffle play feature will play TV shows and films for you based on your previous viewing history.
“Netflix’s shuffle play feature has officially rolled out. The ‘Play Something’ button, which Netflix has been testing since last year, will automatically pick a TV show or film for you to watch. However, the selection criteria for Play Something isn’t completely random like a normal shuffle button. Instead, it’ll try to pick a Netflix title you’ll enjoy by looking at your previous viewing history.”
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Do you love fried potatoes? Of course you do! Check out the fascinating history behind how one of the world’s most beloved food came about.
“We know that French fries come from a French-speaking country, but their exact origin is unclear. The Belgians claim they first fried potatoes cut into the shape of fish when the river...
“Netflix’s shuffle play feature has officially rolled out. The ‘Play Something’ button, which Netflix has been testing since last year, will automatically pick a TV show or film for you to watch. However, the selection criteria for Play Something isn’t completely random like a normal shuffle button. Instead, it’ll try to pick a Netflix title you’ll enjoy by looking at your previous viewing history.”
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“We know that French fries come from a French-speaking country, but their exact origin is unclear. The Belgians claim they first fried potatoes cut into the shape of fish when the river...
- 4/29/2021
- by Ivan Huang
- Den of Geek
Sailor Moon is one of the most iconic animes of the ’90s. That’s why it’s a little curious that the 2014 reboot, which more loyally adapted Naoko Takeuchi’s manga, came and went without much noise. Maybe the nostalgia had faded, maybe it was the different animation style, or maybe it was the anime’s U.S. streaming […]
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- 4/29/2021
- by Hoai-Tran Bui
- Slash Film
Fans Sailor Moon franchise will soon have the chance to watch Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal: The Movie (Parts 1 & 2) outside of Japan as both films are coming to Netflix in June! Netflix announced today that Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal: The Movie (Parts 1 & 2) will be released internationally on Netflix […]
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- 4/27/2021
- by Becky O'Brien
- Cinelinx
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal the Movie is coming to Netflix this summer.
The streaming service has purchased the global streaming distribution rights (outside of Japan) to the anime film.
Part 1 and Part 2 of the movie (also known as Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal Season IV: Eternal the Movie) will debut on Netflix on June 3.
Created by Naoko Takeuchi and first serialized in Kodansha’s manga magazine Nakayosi in 1991, the stories of Sailor Moon and the Sailor Guardians fighting for love and justice have long captivated audiences. The anime also spawned a TV series in the 1990s that aired ...
The streaming service has purchased the global streaming distribution rights (outside of Japan) to the anime film.
Part 1 and Part 2 of the movie (also known as Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal Season IV: Eternal the Movie) will debut on Netflix on June 3.
Created by Naoko Takeuchi and first serialized in Kodansha’s manga magazine Nakayosi in 1991, the stories of Sailor Moon and the Sailor Guardians fighting for love and justice have long captivated audiences. The anime also spawned a TV series in the 1990s that aired ...
- 4/27/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal the Movie is coming to Netflix this summer.
The streaming service has purchased the global streaming distribution rights (outside of Japan) to the anime film.
Part 1 and Part 2 of the movie (also known as Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal Season IV: Eternal the Movie) will debut on Netflix on June 3.
Created by Naoko Takeuchi and first serialized in Kodansha’s manga magazine Nakayosi in 1991, the stories of Sailor Moon and the Sailor Guardians fighting for love and justice have long captivated audiences. The anime also spawned a TV series in the 1990s that aired ...
The streaming service has purchased the global streaming distribution rights (outside of Japan) to the anime film.
Part 1 and Part 2 of the movie (also known as Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal Season IV: Eternal the Movie) will debut on Netflix on June 3.
Created by Naoko Takeuchi and first serialized in Kodansha’s manga magazine Nakayosi in 1991, the stories of Sailor Moon and the Sailor Guardians fighting for love and justice have long captivated audiences. The anime also spawned a TV series in the 1990s that aired ...
- 4/27/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Updated with video: Tonight on Saturday Night Live, Weekend Update anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che spent a great deal of time talking about gun control, in the wake of recent mass shootings in Atlanta, Ga and Boulder, Co.
“Well, this week kind of felt like Biden on those stairs,” said Jost, referencing shots of the President falling up the steps of Air Force One. “You thought it had to get better, but it repeatedly got worse.”
While President Biden called for universal background checks for gun purchasers, in the wake of these tragedies, Jost thought more could be done. “Background checks are a great start, but shouldn’t we also do current checks? Like, what are these guys up to now?” he said. “How much Call of Duty are they playing? Have they recently DMed a girl ‘Hey’ 30 times?”
Alternately, Jost suggested that if you want a gun, the...
“Well, this week kind of felt like Biden on those stairs,” said Jost, referencing shots of the President falling up the steps of Air Force One. “You thought it had to get better, but it repeatedly got worse.”
While President Biden called for universal background checks for gun purchasers, in the wake of these tragedies, Jost thought more could be done. “Background checks are a great start, but shouldn’t we also do current checks? Like, what are these guys up to now?” he said. “How much Call of Duty are they playing? Have they recently DMed a girl ‘Hey’ 30 times?”
Alternately, Jost suggested that if you want a gun, the...
- 3/28/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
‘Saturday Night Live’s’ Bowen Yang Joins ‘Weekend Update’ to Say ‘Do More’ to Stop Anti-Asian Racism
Bowen Yang joined the March 27 “Saturday Night Live” “Weekend Update” segment to tell the audience to “do more” to stop anti-Asian racism.
Regular “Update” co-anchor Colin Jost brought Yang out, calling him the NBC late-night sketch comedy series’ “Asian cast member.”
But it was all part of the comedy of segment, as Yang first pretended to be concerned and confused that that was his “official title,” to which Jost said, “That’s how you told me to introduce you.”
“I set your ass up. It feels good,” Yang replied.
Things then turned much more serious, with Yang noting that “things for Asians in this country have been bleak for the past two weeks — and all the weeks before that since forever.”
Two years ago, for example, comedian Shane Gillis was fired from “Saturday Night Live” a week after his casting was announced because social media resurfaced anti-Asian comments he made,...
Regular “Update” co-anchor Colin Jost brought Yang out, calling him the NBC late-night sketch comedy series’ “Asian cast member.”
But it was all part of the comedy of segment, as Yang first pretended to be concerned and confused that that was his “official title,” to which Jost said, “That’s how you told me to introduce you.”
“I set your ass up. It feels good,” Yang replied.
Things then turned much more serious, with Yang noting that “things for Asians in this country have been bleak for the past two weeks — and all the weeks before that since forever.”
Two years ago, for example, comedian Shane Gillis was fired from “Saturday Night Live” a week after his casting was announced because social media resurfaced anti-Asian comments he made,...
- 3/28/2021
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
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Anime shows rose to prominence in the ’80 and ’90s, and thanks to a solid fanbase, the genre is still going strong. But for those fans who don’t have Netflix, or may not be familiar with streaming platform Crunchyroll, you can also catch your favorite anime shows streaming on Hulu, Amazon Prime, HBO Max, and Sling TV.
If you’re not signed up for one (or more) of those platforms, you won’t have to break the bank to access plenty of TV shows and movies. Hulu’s monthly subscription is just $5.99 (with ads), or $13.99 for ad-free streaming. There’s also an option to bundle the service with Disney+ and ESPN+ for $13.99 month...
Anime shows rose to prominence in the ’80 and ’90s, and thanks to a solid fanbase, the genre is still going strong. But for those fans who don’t have Netflix, or may not be familiar with streaming platform Crunchyroll, you can also catch your favorite anime shows streaming on Hulu, Amazon Prime, HBO Max, and Sling TV.
If you’re not signed up for one (or more) of those platforms, you won’t have to break the bank to access plenty of TV shows and movies. Hulu’s monthly subscription is just $5.99 (with ads), or $13.99 for ad-free streaming. There’s also an option to bundle the service with Disney+ and ESPN+ for $13.99 month...
- 3/20/2021
- by Latifah Muhammad
- Indiewire
This virtual panel is presented in partnership with Funimation.
Anime has grown by leaps and bounds over the past decade as it’s progressively evolved from a niche interest into mainstream entertainment. There are now more places than ever to consume anime, whether it’s on broadcast television or any of the available streaming services, some of which are devoted entirely to anime content.
It’s truly exciting to see the medium’s continued success, but part of the reason that it’s found such universal acclaim is because often anime is just as concerned about representation as it is with entertainment. Anime doesn’t just speak to everyone, but specifically highlights those that may get overlooked elsewhere and feel like their voices are diminished.
Monica Rial and Caitlin Glass are two highly accomplished voice actors. In celebration of Women’s History Month in partnership with Funimation, we spoke with...
Anime has grown by leaps and bounds over the past decade as it’s progressively evolved from a niche interest into mainstream entertainment. There are now more places than ever to consume anime, whether it’s on broadcast television or any of the available streaming services, some of which are devoted entirely to anime content.
It’s truly exciting to see the medium’s continued success, but part of the reason that it’s found such universal acclaim is because often anime is just as concerned about representation as it is with entertainment. Anime doesn’t just speak to everyone, but specifically highlights those that may get overlooked elsewhere and feel like their voices are diminished.
Monica Rial and Caitlin Glass are two highly accomplished voice actors. In celebration of Women’s History Month in partnership with Funimation, we spoke with...
- 3/18/2021
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
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Animation has come a long way, from hand-drawn to stop-motion, claymation and 3D designs, and that’s especially evident in the progression of animated series over the years. While falling in love with an animated series may have more to do with beloved character arcs, illustrations and animation style can say a lot about when the series was created, or the cartoon category that it falls in. And with popular interest in streaming platforms surging amid the pandemic, it’s easier than ever to revisit your favorite animated shows.
If you’re unsure where to start, there’s no need to stress. Besides having plenty of different options to choose from, the subscriptions are pretty affordable,...
Animation has come a long way, from hand-drawn to stop-motion, claymation and 3D designs, and that’s especially evident in the progression of animated series over the years. While falling in love with an animated series may have more to do with beloved character arcs, illustrations and animation style can say a lot about when the series was created, or the cartoon category that it falls in. And with popular interest in streaming platforms surging amid the pandemic, it’s easier than ever to revisit your favorite animated shows.
If you’re unsure where to start, there’s no need to stress. Besides having plenty of different options to choose from, the subscriptions are pretty affordable,...
- 3/11/2021
- by Latifah Muhammad
- Indiewire
This virtual panel is presented in partnership with Funimation.
The anime industry only continues to grow larger and more mainstream with each passing year. It’s remarkable to see the growth, whether it’s through the wider prevalence and variety of dubbed content or the number of anime-based streaming services. Anime has alway been on the fringe of pop culture’s interests, but part of what makes it such an exciting form of art is that it doesn’t just entertain audiences in unpredictable ways, but it often excels with its inclusion of underrepresented groups. This has helped anime become such a universal product that doesn’t just speak to everyone, but specifically highlights those that may get overlooked elsewhere.
Dani Chambers and Lee George are two talented voice actors from Funimation who have taken some time to discuss and spotlight Blackrepresentation in the anime industry, the connection that they...
The anime industry only continues to grow larger and more mainstream with each passing year. It’s remarkable to see the growth, whether it’s through the wider prevalence and variety of dubbed content or the number of anime-based streaming services. Anime has alway been on the fringe of pop culture’s interests, but part of what makes it such an exciting form of art is that it doesn’t just entertain audiences in unpredictable ways, but it often excels with its inclusion of underrepresented groups. This has helped anime become such a universal product that doesn’t just speak to everyone, but specifically highlights those that may get overlooked elsewhere.
Dani Chambers and Lee George are two talented voice actors from Funimation who have taken some time to discuss and spotlight Blackrepresentation in the anime industry, the connection that they...
- 2/18/2021
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
The past decade has seen anime’s popularity increase in dramatic ways, whether through a much broader spectrum of series receiving dubs, the growing success of anime feature films in theaters, or the sudden prominence of streaming services. There’s never been a better time to be an anime fan and the medium has become more accessible than ever. There’s a lot of anime out there, but the wealth of new series can often blend together or not be given a fair chance. Additionally, there are definitely certain types of anime that are more prominently showcased outside of Japan.
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For the uninitiated it’s easy to assume that anime consists of giant robots, monsters that battle, and strong fighters and magical girls that transform,...
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For the uninitiated it’s easy to assume that anime consists of giant robots, monsters that battle, and strong fighters and magical girls that transform,...
- 2/5/2021
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Netflix unpacked a swath of news during its Netflix Anime Festival 2020 livestream Tuesday out of Japan, setting five new anime projects and providing updates on 11 other series in various stages of production at the streamer’s bustling Tokyo headquarters.
The new original projects — continuation Rilakkuma’s Theme Park Adventure, manga-based Thermae Romae Novae, High-Rise Invasion and Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan, and The Way of the Househusband — were unveiled along with updates on 11 others previously announced including anime series based on franchises including Resident Evil, Transformers and Pacific Rim, Yasuke featuring the voice of Lakieth Stanfield, and the continuation of the manga tale Baki Hanma.
“In just four short years since launching our creative team in Tokyo, Netflix has expanded the reach and overall audience of anime – a category conventionally seen as niche,” Taiki Sakurai, Netflix’s Chief Producer, Anime, during the event. “Given the success of shows such as Seven Deadly Sins and Baki,...
The new original projects — continuation Rilakkuma’s Theme Park Adventure, manga-based Thermae Romae Novae, High-Rise Invasion and Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan, and The Way of the Househusband — were unveiled along with updates on 11 others previously announced including anime series based on franchises including Resident Evil, Transformers and Pacific Rim, Yasuke featuring the voice of Lakieth Stanfield, and the continuation of the manga tale Baki Hanma.
“In just four short years since launching our creative team in Tokyo, Netflix has expanded the reach and overall audience of anime – a category conventionally seen as niche,” Taiki Sakurai, Netflix’s Chief Producer, Anime, during the event. “Given the success of shows such as Seven Deadly Sins and Baki,...
- 10/27/2020
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Carlosgzz003 isn’t the only one that has a thing for the Sailor Moon characters obviously, but his renderings as he’s added several celebrities as part of the Sailor Moon group are rather impressive, not to mention the kind of images that would drive a lot of young men into a tizzy since like it or not Sailor Moon has been a highly sexualized program for quite some time given the outfits they wear. Some might call that a bit prudish but the idea really is that the women that wear these costumes are tough as nails but somehow maintain that
A Gallery of Celebrities as Sailor Guardians from Sailor Moon...
A Gallery of Celebrities as Sailor Guardians from Sailor Moon...
- 6/19/2020
- by Tom
- TVovermind.com
The Japan Foundation Asia Center and Tokyo International Film Festival have uploaded the first of their omnibus film series, “Asian Three-Fold Mirror 2016: Reflections.” This film is in and of itself a compilation of three shorts; industry veterans Brillante Ma Mendoza, Isao Yukisada, and Sotho Kulikar illustrate three tales interrelating Japan to the Philippines, Malaysia, and Cambodia. While their plotlines are disconnected, their political arguments are not. Loosely tied to the theme “Living Together in Asia,” the three films wrest tongue-in-cheek responses to the inherently uneasy power dynamics between wealthy Japan and poorer parts of Southeast Asia. The collection peels back long-standing issues of poverty, servitude, and cross-cultural romance, bringing forth the lingering traces of Japanese (neo)imperialism.
The first and last shorts sing their songs of heartbreak and betrayal the most. The first, Brillante Ma Mendoza’s “Shiniuma Dead Horse,” follows the bleary-eyed amputee Marcial (Lou Veloso), an undocumented...
The first and last shorts sing their songs of heartbreak and betrayal the most. The first, Brillante Ma Mendoza’s “Shiniuma Dead Horse,” follows the bleary-eyed amputee Marcial (Lou Veloso), an undocumented...
- 5/31/2020
- by Grace Han
- AsianMoviePulse
Exclusive: Syfy has set the full ensemble cast for the Tzgz anime-inspired comedy Magical Girl Friendship Squad. Led by Quinta Brunson (A Black Lady Sketch Show) and Anna Akana (Let It Snow), series regulars also include Ana Gasteyer and Matteo Lane (The Comedy Lineup).
Christine Baranski, Manny Jacinto (The Good Place), Helen Hong, Eric Bauza and Sarah “Squirm” Sherman (Three Busy Debras writer) will recur on Magical Girl Friendship Squad. Guest stars are Jason Mantzoukis, Paget Brewster, Vella Lovell (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), Jamie Loftus (Robot Chicken writer) and Patti Harrison. Stephanie Sheh (Sailor Moon), Taylor Ortega and Daisy Hobbs have been tapped as utility players.
Christine Baranski, Manny Jacinto (The Good Place), Helen Hong, Eric Bauza and Sarah “Squirm” Sherman (Three Busy Debras writer) will recur on Magical Girl Friendship Squad. Guest stars are Jason Mantzoukis, Paget Brewster, Vella Lovell (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), Jamie Loftus (Robot Chicken writer) and Patti Harrison. Stephanie Sheh (Sailor Moon), Taylor Ortega and Daisy Hobbs have been tapped as utility players.
- 5/13/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Animation has never been in a better place. Over the past few years, with the advent of streaming channels, animation has been able to do things previously unseen for episodic television. The stories have become more complex, the characters deeper, and we’ve even been starting to see more and more shows geared toward adults!
It’s a good time to be a fan of animation so we’ve rounded up some of the best-animated series that are available on Netflix right now. Some are action series, some comedy, but all are quality in one way or the other. Fire up the queue and get ready for a ton of content!
Voltron Legendary Defender
Voltron is like if Star Trek Deep Space Nine hooked up with Robotech, had a baby, and then that baby grew up and hooked up with 80’s Voltron. To put it plainer terms, Voltron Legendary Defender...
It’s a good time to be a fan of animation so we’ve rounded up some of the best-animated series that are available on Netflix right now. Some are action series, some comedy, but all are quality in one way or the other. Fire up the queue and get ready for a ton of content!
Voltron Legendary Defender
Voltron is like if Star Trek Deep Space Nine hooked up with Robotech, had a baby, and then that baby grew up and hooked up with 80’s Voltron. To put it plainer terms, Voltron Legendary Defender...
- 4/4/2020
- by Shamus Kelley
- Den of Geek
Japanese company Toei is launching a designated YouTube channel to give fans access to classic Tokusatsu genre shows from the 1960s to the 1990s, it announced Wednesday.
The channel, “Toei Tokusatsu World Official” will begin uploads on Monday, April 6, with daily updates available worldwide outside of Japan.
The shows include titles such as “National Kid,” “Captain Ultra,” “Yokai Begeicho” from the 1960s, the Super Sentai Series’ “Gorenger,” “Jakq,” “Message From Space” from the 1970s, the Metal Hero Series’ “Space Cop Gavan” from the 1980s, “Poitrine” and “Chanzerion” from the 1990s, and robot anime such as 1977’s “Voltes V.”
Initial content for the launch will include the two episodes of all 70 of its shows from that period, with English subtitles. Subsequent episodes will be available at first only in Japanese.
The Japanese word Tokusatsu literally translates to “special effects.” As a Japanese genre, it refers to a style of live action...
The channel, “Toei Tokusatsu World Official” will begin uploads on Monday, April 6, with daily updates available worldwide outside of Japan.
The shows include titles such as “National Kid,” “Captain Ultra,” “Yokai Begeicho” from the 1960s, the Super Sentai Series’ “Gorenger,” “Jakq,” “Message From Space” from the 1970s, the Metal Hero Series’ “Space Cop Gavan” from the 1980s, “Poitrine” and “Chanzerion” from the 1990s, and robot anime such as 1977’s “Voltes V.”
Initial content for the launch will include the two episodes of all 70 of its shows from that period, with English subtitles. Subsequent episodes will be available at first only in Japanese.
The Japanese word Tokusatsu literally translates to “special effects.” As a Japanese genre, it refers to a style of live action...
- 3/19/2020
- by Rebecca Davis
- Variety Film + TV
RuPaul’s Drag Race concluded its Season 12 premiere on Friday, introducing viewers to five new potential fan favorites — and one enormous elephant in the room.
Let’s start with a quick breakdown of the workroom’s latest additions: There’s Rock M. Sakura, who’s basically the surprisingly muscular love child of Sailor Moon and the Dodo from Looney Tunes; Dahlia Sin, a cocky look queen formerly from the Haus of Aja; Jan, who — bless her heart — entered with a wonderfully obscure reference to Fergie’s iconic rendition of the National Anthem that no one seemed to catch; Jaida Essence Hall,...
Let’s start with a quick breakdown of the workroom’s latest additions: There’s Rock M. Sakura, who’s basically the surprisingly muscular love child of Sailor Moon and the Dodo from Looney Tunes; Dahlia Sin, a cocky look queen formerly from the Haus of Aja; Jan, who — bless her heart — entered with a wonderfully obscure reference to Fergie’s iconic rendition of the National Anthem that no one seemed to catch; Jaida Essence Hall,...
- 3/7/2020
- TVLine.com
Natalie Zutter Feb 3, 2020
New editions of The Lunar Chronicles has author Marissa Meyer looking back on inventive cosplay and forward to new fairy tale retellings.
Upon glimpsing the dynamic covers for the new paperback editions of Marissa Meyer’s reimagined fairy tale series The Lunar Chronicles, one can’t help but notice there’s something familiar about them—especially the gorgeous stepbacks that feature Cinder in a ballgown and Cress staring wistfully in the opposite direction of the strapping Thorne, silhouetted by moonlight. They bring to mind… Sailor Moon.
Meyer laughs when this comparison is brought up, considering her background as a Sailor Moon fanfiction writer, but says that it was not intentional: “I think that’s just Tomer [Hanuka]’s style.” However, when her publisher Macmillan sent along the artist’s portfolio, she was certainly struck by Hanuka’s work.
“I think that’s one of the reasons why I was so drawn to him,...
New editions of The Lunar Chronicles has author Marissa Meyer looking back on inventive cosplay and forward to new fairy tale retellings.
Upon glimpsing the dynamic covers for the new paperback editions of Marissa Meyer’s reimagined fairy tale series The Lunar Chronicles, one can’t help but notice there’s something familiar about them—especially the gorgeous stepbacks that feature Cinder in a ballgown and Cress staring wistfully in the opposite direction of the strapping Thorne, silhouetted by moonlight. They bring to mind… Sailor Moon.
Meyer laughs when this comparison is brought up, considering her background as a Sailor Moon fanfiction writer, but says that it was not intentional: “I think that’s just Tomer [Hanuka]’s style.” However, when her publisher Macmillan sent along the artist’s portfolio, she was certainly struck by Hanuka’s work.
“I think that’s one of the reasons why I was so drawn to him,...
- 2/3/2020
- Den of Geek
Michael S. Mammano Dec 9, 2019
We take a look at Sailor Moon's glorious history of Lgbtq+ visiblity and the mark it left on a generation.
At last we’ve come to it. The final volume of the classic Sailor Moon anime from the '90s has been released by Viz Media on DVD and Blu-ray, and while we’ll cover Sailor Moon Sailor Stars Vol. 2 in a minute, there is a discussion at hand that this final season of the show in particular makes especially relevant: the inherent and indomitable queerness of Sailor Moon.
Never a show that shied away from Lgbtq+ representation, even if some of it may be slightly problematic by today’s standards, at the time Sailor Moon busted the door open in the area of sexuality and gender for a lot of fans. Many hadn’t seen characters in the media, especially in animation, that represented them.
We take a look at Sailor Moon's glorious history of Lgbtq+ visiblity and the mark it left on a generation.
At last we’ve come to it. The final volume of the classic Sailor Moon anime from the '90s has been released by Viz Media on DVD and Blu-ray, and while we’ll cover Sailor Moon Sailor Stars Vol. 2 in a minute, there is a discussion at hand that this final season of the show in particular makes especially relevant: the inherent and indomitable queerness of Sailor Moon.
Never a show that shied away from Lgbtq+ representation, even if some of it may be slightly problematic by today’s standards, at the time Sailor Moon busted the door open in the area of sexuality and gender for a lot of fans. Many hadn’t seen characters in the media, especially in animation, that represented them.
- 12/7/2019
- Den of Geek
Michael S. Mammano Sep 3, 2019
We sit down with five cast members from the final season of Sailor Moon and get a peek behind the curtain.
You want Sailor Moon cast interviews? Oh, you’re gonna get ‘em, because we got a chance to speak with the Sailor Guardians from the original Season 1 cast all the way up through Sailor Stars, the final season of Sailor Moon, the first volume of which is now available from Viz Media.
In this free-for-all, we’ve got five Sailors on the docket. In accordance with the Sailors’ debut queue, we start with Cristina Vee, who has rocked a pair of scarlet high heels for the last five years as Sailor Mars.
Den Of Geek: You were part of the original power trio that started it all, debuting only ten episodes into a 200-episode run. What has it been like experiencing the cast grow and change over the years?...
We sit down with five cast members from the final season of Sailor Moon and get a peek behind the curtain.
You want Sailor Moon cast interviews? Oh, you’re gonna get ‘em, because we got a chance to speak with the Sailor Guardians from the original Season 1 cast all the way up through Sailor Stars, the final season of Sailor Moon, the first volume of which is now available from Viz Media.
In this free-for-all, we’ve got five Sailors on the docket. In accordance with the Sailors’ debut queue, we start with Cristina Vee, who has rocked a pair of scarlet high heels for the last five years as Sailor Mars.
Den Of Geek: You were part of the original power trio that started it all, debuting only ten episodes into a 200-episode run. What has it been like experiencing the cast grow and change over the years?...
- 8/31/2019
- Den of Geek
Michael S. Mammano Jun 30, 2019
The name and release info for the upcoming Sailor Moon theatrical films have been announced!
Once again, we come to the last day of the sixth month -- June 30th -- known to Moonies far and wide as the birthday of our lunar queen and her pink-haired daughter, and... you know... I should know by now not to be surprised when some huge piece of Sailor Moon news comes our way on this holiest of days, but by Serenity, they got me again!
Two years ago today, Sailor Moon Crystal’s creative team announced that the fourth arc of the manga, “Dream,” would not be adapted into a fourth season of Sailor Moon Crystal, but rather two feature films. This naturally raised a lot questions about how faithfully it would be able to adapt the arc on the matter of running time alone, but we did...
The name and release info for the upcoming Sailor Moon theatrical films have been announced!
Once again, we come to the last day of the sixth month -- June 30th -- known to Moonies far and wide as the birthday of our lunar queen and her pink-haired daughter, and... you know... I should know by now not to be surprised when some huge piece of Sailor Moon news comes our way on this holiest of days, but by Serenity, they got me again!
Two years ago today, Sailor Moon Crystal’s creative team announced that the fourth arc of the manga, “Dream,” would not be adapted into a fourth season of Sailor Moon Crystal, but rather two feature films. This naturally raised a lot questions about how faithfully it would be able to adapt the arc on the matter of running time alone, but we did...
- 6/30/2019
- Den of Geek
Michael S. Mammano May 21, 2019
The villains of Sailor Moon season 5 have been cast!
When we covered Viz Media’s announcement of the new voice talent joining the Sailor Moon family, we couldn’t help but note a few absences. While we got the casting info for the Sailor Starlights, Sailor Galaxia, and Chibi-Chibi, there was nothing on Galaxia’s henchwomen, the Sailor Animamates.
Well, ask and you shall receive!
It’s been just barely a week, and we now know who will portray these animal/metal-themed villains of Sailor Moon: Sailor Stars.
First up is Katie Leigh as Sailor Iron Mouse, the first agent of Shadow Galactica to face off with the Sailor Guardians, whose childlike cuteness betrays a nasty mean streak. Leigh hasa few anime credits to her name, but her voice-over career goes waaay back, and English-speaking audiences would probably know her best as Alex from Totally Spies,...
The villains of Sailor Moon season 5 have been cast!
When we covered Viz Media’s announcement of the new voice talent joining the Sailor Moon family, we couldn’t help but note a few absences. While we got the casting info for the Sailor Starlights, Sailor Galaxia, and Chibi-Chibi, there was nothing on Galaxia’s henchwomen, the Sailor Animamates.
Well, ask and you shall receive!
It’s been just barely a week, and we now know who will portray these animal/metal-themed villains of Sailor Moon: Sailor Stars.
First up is Katie Leigh as Sailor Iron Mouse, the first agent of Shadow Galactica to face off with the Sailor Guardians, whose childlike cuteness betrays a nasty mean streak. Leigh hasa few anime credits to her name, but her voice-over career goes waaay back, and English-speaking audiences would probably know her best as Alex from Totally Spies,...
- 5/21/2019
- Den of Geek
Michael S. Mammano May 15, 2019
The new voices joining up for the fifth and final season of Sailor Moon have finally been revealed.
Sailor Stars, the fifth and final season of Sailor Moon, is kind of a big deal. The only season of the show never before dubbed into English due to its radical assertion that genderfluid people, you know, exist, it’s long been a subject of controversy amongst pearl-clutching moral guardians. Literally no one else cared. Pretty much everyone else loves the Sailor Starlights, this season’s rival/pseudo-antagonist faction to the Sailor Guardians, just as Tuxedo Mask and the Outers were in their introductory seasons.
And what’s not to love? A boy band that transforms into a trio of young women dressed up like cosmic, superpowered dominatrixes… dominatrices?... okay, maybe if I squint I can kind of see how some people might feel a little weird about...
The new voices joining up for the fifth and final season of Sailor Moon have finally been revealed.
Sailor Stars, the fifth and final season of Sailor Moon, is kind of a big deal. The only season of the show never before dubbed into English due to its radical assertion that genderfluid people, you know, exist, it’s long been a subject of controversy amongst pearl-clutching moral guardians. Literally no one else cared. Pretty much everyone else loves the Sailor Starlights, this season’s rival/pseudo-antagonist faction to the Sailor Guardians, just as Tuxedo Mask and the Outers were in their introductory seasons.
And what’s not to love? A boy band that transforms into a trio of young women dressed up like cosmic, superpowered dominatrixes… dominatrices?... okay, maybe if I squint I can kind of see how some people might feel a little weird about...
- 5/15/2019
- Den of Geek
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