Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is now available to stream internationally.The first part of the stage production ran in Japan from January to February 2020, with the second part returning in August 2021, and is now available to watch in international territories around the world.As of June 21, viewers in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa can watch on Crunchyroll.An official synopsis for the adaptation reads: “One day in Japan during the Taisho era, Tanjiro, a kind young man who sells coal, finds his family slaughtered by a demon. Worse yet, the only survivor, his younger sister Nezuko, is turned into a demon.“Despite his hopeless situation, Tanjiro makes up his mind to become a Demon Slayer in order to turn his sister back into a human and slay the demon who killed his family.
SM Entertainment denies sex scandal allegations involving NCT’s Johnny and Haechan
05.06.2024 - 07:45 / nme.com
SM Entertainment has issued a statement denying allegations that NCT members Johnny and Haechan are involved in a sex scandal.The allegations of a sex scandal involving NCT’s Johnny and Haechan began swriling on social media earlier this week on June 3 after several Japanese users of the platform X (formerly Twitter) uploaded a string of posts claiming that the two idols were involved in a sexual affair with three girls during a recent visit to Tokyo, Japan.The accusations then went viral among netizens and fans alike, with the incident even making it onto national South Korean news after the stock price of SM Entertainment began to crash amid the rumours.The posts first arose from the account @kira_ceo_main, which – according to Koreaboo – is said to belong to “a well-known figure in the Japanese nightlife industry who helps connect girls who want to work in nightlife to host bars, clients and plastic surgery sponsors”.One post from the account also claimed that the girls involved all worked in nightlife industry as cabaret hostesses. It also included a set of photos as alleged evidence of the activity, including pictures of the hotel’s name, key card, room interiors as well as people involved, although none were explicitly identified.The alleged girls involved in the scandal with the two Korean idols have also seemingly leaked text conversations with Johnny in particular.
‘Bogotá Story’ and ‘The Car That Came Back from the Sea’ Win Top Honors at Palm Springs International ShortFest – Film News in Brief
Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor The Palm Springs International ShortFest has announced the juried and audience award winners for its 2024 edition, which took place June 18-24. Over $25,000 in cash prizes and five Academy Award-qualifying honors were presented to the winning films, which included Esteban Pedraza’s “Bogotá Story” and Jadwiga Kowalska’s animated film “The Car That Came Back from the Sea.” See a full list of winners below.
US and Ukraine to launch NATO war games in Scottish waters
NATO war games are due to begin in Scottish waters today.
‘Heartbroken’ Jane Fonda reacts to ex and ‘Klute’ co-star Donald Sutherland’s death
Donald Sutherland following his death on Thursday. The “M*A*S*H” actor died at age 88 in Miami after a “long illness.”Fonda and Sutherland worked together in the 1971 hit “Klute,” and dated around the same time they filmed the crime drama.They played Bree Daniels and John Klute, respectively, seeing Sutherland as a detective and Fonda as a call girl who helps him in a missing persons case.
Remembering Donald Sutherland: From Cool in ‘MASH’ to Sexy in ‘Don’t Look Now’ to Tragic in ‘Ordinary People,’ He Was a Chameleon, and the Most Human of Movie Stars
Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic It may now be hard to imagine, but in 1970, Donald Sutherland, who died Thursday at 88, was the coolest movie star on the planet. The moment I saw him in “MASH,” I knew he was the person I wanted to be, the same way that I wanted to be Mick Jagger or Steve McQueen. In 1970, Pacino and De Niro hadn’t happened yet.
Stirring Thai Film ‘How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies’ Has Won Over Both The Southeast Asian Box Office & The TikTok Generation
Welcome to Global Breakouts, Deadline’s fortnightly strand in which we shine a spotlight on the TV shows and films killing it in their local territories. The industry is as globalized as it’s ever been, but breakout hits are appearing in pockets of the world all the time and it can be hard to keep track. So we’re going to do the hard work for you.
When is ‘Rick And Morty’ season eight coming out?
cutting ties with co-creator Justin Roiland, Rick And Morty managed to emerge relatively unscathed by the transition in its seventh season.The animated series, now complete with new voice actors Ian Cardoni and Harry Belden, follows cynical scientist Rick Sanchez and his grandson Morty Smith as they try to juggle family life with interdimensional adventures across infinite realities.The series began in 2013 and has scored widespread acclaim, picking up two Emmys for Outstanding Animated Programme.At the time of writing (June 17), there is no specific release date for the eighth season. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the next series will debut sometime in 2025.This means the show will not release any episodes in 2024, breaking its recent three-year streak of debuting new seasons annually.
King Charles and Camilla lead royal family at ancient Order of the Garter celebrations
The King and Queen took part in the annual Garter Day service at Windsor Castle, marking the start of a busy summer for the royals. Charles and Camilla led other members of the Royal family at the traditional celebration commemorating the ancient Order of the Garter on Monday, 17 June. This comes just two days after the Trooping the Colour ceremony where Catherine the Princess of Wales made he first public appearance since being diagnosed with cancer.
Pedro Almodovar’s ‘The Room Next Door’ Acquired by Warner Bros. Pictures for Key International Territories, Including the U.K. and Spain
Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Warner Bros. Pictures has acquired Pedro Almodóvar’s English-language film debut “The Room Next Door” for key international territories, including the U.K., Spain, Italy, Germany and Latin America. Starring Julianne Moore, Tilda Swinton and John Turturro, “The Room Next Door” will also be released by Warner Bros.
‘The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim’ Anime First Look Takes Annecy By Storm As Peter Jackson And Fran Walsh Unveiled As EPs
Japanese animator and director Kenji Kamiyama made his Annecy debut in the company of Andy Serkis on Tuesday with a 20-minute preview of upcoming anime feature The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.
‘Becoming Led Zeppelin’ Sells To Australia, Japan, Scandinavia, More For Altitude
EXCLUSIVE: Altitude Film Sales has secured international sales on documentary Becoming Led Zeppelin, the first officially sanctioned film on the iconic group.
Why Are Japanese Anime Films Enjoying Outsized Success in China? The Answer Is a Combination of Culture, Politics and the Past
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Reminiscent of the outsized Chinese box office success once enjoyed by a certain genre of Hollywood movie – think “Expendables 3,” Pacific Rim” and “Transformers: Age of Extinction” – some Japanese anime films are now earning more in China than they are in their native Japan. Last year, “Suzume” (pictured above) earned $117 million in China, coming in ahead of the film’s $104 million total in Japan.
Annecy Presents Player ‘Panda Bear in Africa’ Sells in Key Territories (EXCLUSIVE)
Marta Balaga Ricard Claus and Karsten Kiilerich’s kids and family animated feature “Panda Bear in Africa” is continuing its long journey and heading to France (Le Pacte), Switzerland (Praesens) and the Benelux territories (WW Entertainment) after a raft of sales by the film’s sales agent Cinema Management Group. In early fall, it will also release in the Middle East (Front Row Entertainment), Poland (Kino Świat), Portugal (Films4You) and Turkey (Filmarti).
Andrea Arnold’s ‘Bird’ Locks International Deals For Cornerstone
Cornerstone has closed worldwide distribution deals for Andrea Arnold’s latest feature film Bird, which debuted at last month’s Cannes Film Festival.
Thom Yorke announces solo tour with dates in Australia, Singapore, and more
Thom Yorke has announced an upcoming solo tour, which will include dates in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Japan.While details remain scarce, W.A.S.T.E. HQ – an official website for Radiohead and Radiohead-related news – shared a preview of the tour graphic today (June 2), along with the confirmed countries that Yorke will perform in, with cities and venues yet to be revealed.The graphic shows that the trek will be called the ‘Everything’ tour and that it promises Yorke “playing work from across his career”.Last Friday, Yorke shared a clip of him performing a piano-led cover of Radiohead’s ‘Bloom’, with a message pointing fans to subscribe to W.A.S.T.E.’s newsletter for “some new news coming shortly” that’s “mostly concerning Australasia and Japan”.Subscribe to w.a.s.t.e for some new news coming shortly, mostly concerning Australasia and Japan https://t.co/7oy3Av36u3 pic.twitter.com/GJdKw18Qgb— Thom Yorke (@thomyorke) May 31, 2024In April, the Radiohead and The Smile frontman released his soundtrack for Confidenza, an Italian thriller directed by Daniele Luchetti.
‘Shogun,’ ‘Ripley’ Bring Period Styles From Feudal Japan and Italy to Emmys Race
Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor There is a wealth of period costumes cross the categories for Emmy voters to think about this season. In limited series, Oscar-winner Colleen Atwood built 200 to 300 leather jackets for AppleTV+’s World War II drama “Masters of the Air.” “It took six months to get them built,” Atwood says.
NMIXX’s viral audio malfunction was “staged”, their label admits
JYP Entertainment that manages NMIXX, has confirmed that the girl group’s recent viral live performance was “staged” in a new statement.NMIXX recently went viral for their recent performance of ‘Dice at the Shinhan University Festival in Seoul, South Korea. During their set, the song’s backing track cuts out midway, leaving the girl group to perform the song acapella for the second half.Following the moment, NMIXX were praised online for their live vocals, according to reactions captured by Koreaboo soon after footage of their performance was posted on social media.엔믹스 노래하다 반주 끊켰는데걍 쌩라이브로 말아주심..
Mohammad Rasoulof’s Cannes Prizewinner ‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ Lures International Buyers, Including for the U.K., Japan and Germany (EXCLUSIVE)
Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Rolling off the Cannes Film Festival where it won several awards, Mohammad Rasoulof‘s “The Seed of The Sacred Fig” has been acquired by a flurry of high profile distributors in major international territories. Films Boutique, which represents the critically acclaimed political drama globally, has sold it to Lionsgate for the U.K.
Britain's Got Talent's Ant and Dec tease Simon after toilet break fiasco - 'Thanks for pointing that out!'
While Britain’s Got Talent features a host of comedy acts on stage each year, some of the funniest moments of the show actually take place when presenters Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly tease the judges between performances. During the second semi final on Tuesday 28 May, the spotlight was turned on Simon Cowell as Ant and Dec made fun of Simon’s late return to the judges’ desk during the live show the night before.
Simon Cowell's son and Amanda Holden's daughter make sweet appearance on BGT
The son of Simon Cowell, and the daughter of Amanda Holden, made a sweet appearance on Britain's Got Talent on Sunday (26 May) night, much to the delight of the audience. Eric, 10, and Hollie, 12, who are rarely seen on TV, watched the show from the audience, only to leap out of their seats after an incredible act.