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Shonen Jump's latest smash-hit Kagurabachi is set to make the leap to anime, as revealed in a major report from Toyokeizai. The series, created by Takeru Hokazon, has quickly earned a reputation as the "next-generation" sensation, following in the footsteps of Jujutsu Kaisen and My Hero Academia. Pièce de résistance: 25 years of 'One Piece' The anime adaptation, produced by Shochiku and CyberAgent, will be animated by Cygames Pictures, the studio behind critically acclaimed titles like Uma Musume and Brave Bang Bravern!. Although no release date or streaming details have been confirmed, the decision to partner with Cygames rather than larger, more established studios like MAPPA or Bones has raised eyebrows. An unnamed anime producer told Toyokeizai that the move likely stems from a desire to avoid overburdening major studios with multiple high-profile projects, which could lead to production issues, as seen with Jujutsu Kaisen and Blue Lock Season 2. The producer explained, "If there was an additional intention [behind choosing an outsider], it would be to decentralize the studios." Why the new anime 'Frieren: Beyond Journey's End' is the future of fantasy With Kagurabachi already surpassing one million copies in circulation in just four volumes, its anime adaptation is one of the most highly anticipated releases of the decade. The story follows Chihiro, a young swordsmith who embarks on a path of revenge after his father is murdered, setting the stage for a confrontation with a mysterious group of sorcerers. This series is poised to make waves, especially with VIZ's swift licensing of the series for North America. Published - December 03, 2024 12:53 pm IST Read Comments
Mumbai, Feb 5 (VOICE) Actress-producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who will be next seen in the second season of the streaming series 'Citadel', is busy with her brother Siddharth Chopra's wedding festivities. On Wednesday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared pictures and videos from the Haldi ceremony. She wrote in the caption, "Kicking off #Sidnee ki shaadi with happiest haldi ceremony". In the pictures, Priyanka can be seen posing with her family and friends. The videos show her dancing and celebrating the festivities. Earlier, Priyanka took blessings at the famous Chilkur Balaji te ...Read More >
CHENNAI, India, Oct. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sify Technologies Limited (NASDAQ: SIFY), India's leading Digital ICT solutions provider with global service capabilities spanning Data Center, Cloud, Networks, Security and Digital services, today announced that it will report its unaudited IFRS financial results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025 on Saturday, October 25, 2025 before the market opens. The following Monday, October 27, 2025, Sify will host a conference call at 8:30 AM ET with Mr. Raju Vegesna, Chairman of the Board and Mr. M P Vijay Kumar, Executive Director & Gro ...Read More >
Hosur (Tamil Nadu), Jul 18 (PTI) Jasmine Shekar carded a sublime final-round 4-under 68, marked by a flawless back nine, to clinch the ninth leg of the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour here on Friday. Jasmine became the fifth different winner this season as she totalled 9-under with two superb rounds of 67-68 on the last two days. Also Read | WWE SmackDown Tonight, July 18: Undisputed Champion John Cena & Cody Rhodes SummerSlam 2025 Contract Signing and Other Exciting Matches on WWE Friday Night SmackDown. Neha Tripathi, who led by three shots going into the final round, seemed on course to win h ...Read More >
India's studios are transforming filmmaking by using AI to slash production time, cut costs and dub movies into numerous languages. While union rules constrain Hollywood's use of the technology, Indian cinema is racing ahead, pitting efficiency against questions of creative authenticity and audience acceptance. BENGALURU - Welcome to the new-look movie set, where the quiet hum of a coding floor has replaced the cacophony of cameras, clapperboards and shouted directions. The Collective Artists N ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) Producers and distributors say it is too early to assess the exact implication of US president Donald Trump's announcement of a 100 per cent tariff on foreign-made films but if it applies to Indian films releasing in America, then the ticket rates will go up. On Monday, Trump reiterated his comments in May by announcing that he will be imposing a "100 per cent tariff" on any and all movies that are "made outside of the United States". Asked about Trump's latest announcement, Shibasish Sarkar, president of the Producers Guild of India, said he is taking a wait and watc ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 5 (ANI): Days after netizens reacted with mixed opinions to the first teaser of Ranbir Kapoor-starrer 'Ramayana,' actor Hrithik Roshan addressed the debate surrounding the film's VFX and visual style. The teaser of the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer received praise for its scale and music; however, it also drew criticism from some viewers over its visual effects. As the debate continued on social media, Hrithik addressed the conversation through a detailed note. Reflecting on his own journey with visual storytelling and how "bad VFX" can feel, Hrithik shared how de ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Sony Pictures Entertainment India has announced the release date for "Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc" in India. The animated drama based on Tatsuki Fujimoto's manga series will be released in India on October 31st this year. Revealing the release date, the makers wrote on their official IG, "Lock in. Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc is coming exclusively to cinemas 31 October 2025." Directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara, "Chainsaw Man" is scheduled to be out in Japanese theatres on September 19. With the international premiere of the film commencing on September ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 28 (PTI) A new documentary chronicling music icon Paul McCartney's life and career after the breakup of The Beatles will stream globally on Prime Video from February 25, the OTT platform announced on Monday. Titled "Man on the Run", the film offers an intimate look at McCartney's journey through the 1970s as he formed the band Wings with his wife, Linda, and navigated the challenges of creating a solo identity after the world's most famous band disbanded, the streamer said in a statement. Directed by Academy Award-winner Morgan Neville, the documentary captures McCartney's pos ...Read More >
Lokah Chapter 1 Chandra OTT Release: Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naseln-starrer Lokah will stream on JioHotstar in Malayalam, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Marathi, and Bengali. Lokah Chapter 1 OTT Release: Kalyani Priyadarshan starrer Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra, the highest-grossing Malayalam film with a theatrical collection exceeding Rs 300 crore, is finally set for its OTT premiere. The first installment in a planned trilogy inspired by Kerala's folktales, Lokah will begin streaming on JioHots ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 22 (PTI) Online gaming platforms, including Dream11, My11Circle, WinZO, Zupee, and Nazara Technologies-backed PokerBaazi, have halted their real-money online gaming offerings, following the passage of the Online Gaming Bill by Parliament on Thursday. The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, seeks a blanket ban on all forms of online money games, while promoting e-sports and online social games. Online fantasy game My11Circle, owned and operated by Play Games24x7 Pvt Ltd, in a social media post, said it is suspending all gaming services that involve real money. ...Read More >
CHENNAI, India, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sify Technologies Limited (NASDAQ: SIFY), India's leading Digital ICT solutions provider with global service capabilities spanning Data Center, Cloud, Networks, Security and Digital services, today announced that it will report its unaudited IFRS financial results for the First quarter ended June 30, 2025 on Friday, July 18, 2025 before the market opens. In conjunction with the announcement, Sify will host a conference call at 8:30 AM ET with Mr. Raju Vegesna, Chairman of the Board and Mr. M P Vijay Kumar, Executive Director & Group CFO. Inter ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 4: Sony Pictures Entertainment India has announced the release date for "Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc" in India. The animated drama based on Tatsuki Fujimoto's manga series will be released in India on October 31st this year. Revealing the release date, the makers wrote on their official IG, "Lock in. Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc is coming exclusively to cinemas 31 October 2025." Directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara, "Chainsaw Man" is scheduled to be out in Japanese theatres on September 19. With the international premiere of the film commencing on September 24, it is expecte ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 30 (ANI): Actor Sayani Gupta has stepped into production with the launch of her banner Sayani Gupta Movies (SGM), with her directorial debut short film 'Aasmani' as its first project. After over a decade of working across films and streaming platforms, Sayani said the move towards production stems from her desire to be more deeply involved in storytelling. "It has been a long dream. I've been wanting tell a certain kind of stories and the idea is to be able to create an enabling space for collaboration. We will go slowly but steadily, concentrating on one ...Read More >
Though Kourtnee hasn't won any journalism awards yet, she's been a Netflix streaming subscriber since 2012 and knows the magic of its hidden codes. July is anime month, but that doesn't mean paying for streaming subscriptions is always in the budget, right? Some of you may have read the headline on this and thought your anime piracy wishes were about to come true. Sorry friends, this isn't the place where we'll point you to bootleg anime. What we can do, however, is highlight the streaming platf ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 11 (PTI) Actor Shahana Goswami says she doesn't like to settle for less in life and would rather wait for the right opportunities than do something mediocre just for the sake of it. It has been a journey of patience and grit for Goswami, who started out in the late 2000s with supporting parts in films such as "Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota", "Rock On!!", "Ra.One" and "Heroine". In recent years, she has been praised for performances in films and shows such as "Gali Guleiyan", "Bombay Begums" and most recently in Sandhya Suri's Indo-British production "Santosh", which received rave revi ...Read More >