Crunchyroll has announced acquisition of the exclusive streaming rights for upcoming Ninja Battle Action series Black Torch. The series is set to premiere in the UK from July 2026. Originally serialized in Shueisha’s Jump Square magazine and Shonen Jump+, the manga was later published in English by VIZ Media. Black Torch blends high-octane ninja action with Japanese supernatural folklore, delivering high-impact battles and a modern, mystical twist. The story follows Jiro Azuma who, unlike his classmates, has been trained in the ancient warrior arts of the shinobi. Jiro also happens to be a gifted communicator, capable of conversing with the…
Author: Matt Harris
Matt Harris
I am an ex Royal Navy sailor who loves all things geek. I have a strong admiration of anime as well as western television shows and movies. From a young age I was into video games as well as TV shows, often spotted in front of a screen somewhere. My goal is to become a screenwriter/director one day and left the Royal Navy after 9 years to better pursue that dream of mine.
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The Mystery Machine is fully-loaded. Netflix has officially announced the live action cast who will be taking on Fred, Velma, Shaggy and Daphne in their upcoming live-action Scooby Doo series. First reported on Tudum, we now have the names on who will be taking on the iconic roles for Netflix’s upcoming mystery-solving team! Maxwell Jenkins as Fred Jones Previously appearing in the 2018 reboot of Lost in Space as well as Dear Edward, Maxwell will be taking on the leader of the team with his signature orange ascot and brave ‘can do’ attitude to solving mysteries. McKenna Grace as Daphne…
Project Songbird is a cinematic, first-person, narrative, psychological horror game where you take control of Dakota, a musician who must find her music again after a heavy dose of writer’s block to record their newest album. Psychological horror indie games have been on the rise for years, seeing varying degrees of success. Project Songbird (PSB) is the latest offering from the talented mind of Conner Rush, known for previous story-focused indie titles like Into the Unknown (2016) and Summerland (2020). While those were smaller-scale projects with moderate success on Steam, Project Songbird feels like a significant leap forward. Flash forward…
Everyone’s favourite friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man is swinging back onto our screens this July with the hotly anticipated release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day! Finally breaking the “trilogy reboot curse,” Tom Holland is returning to the title character—and he is not alone. Today we got our first proper look at the film with Sony and Marvel dropping its very first trailer. Four years have passed since the events of No Way Home, where Peter willingly erased his existence from everyone’s memory. Now entirely alone, he is devoted to protecting the city as a full-time Spider-Man. However, multiple threats and an internal…
Matt gives ⭐⭐ to brand new anime film Arco, praising its storytelling and art style but saying the film ultimately isn’t memorable.
Sony and Marvel Studios have finally released the trailer for the latest MCU film, Spider-man: Brand New Day. Check it out below! Following on from the record-breaking global success of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Spider-Man: Brand New Day marks an entirely new chapter for Peter Parker and Spider-Man. Four years have passed since the events of No Way Home, and Peter is now an adult living entirely alone, having voluntarily erased himself from the lives and memories of those he loves. Crime-fighting in a New York that no longer knows his name, he’s devoted himself entirely to protecting his city…
Lionsgate has given us the first look at the cast of GHOSTS: The Possession of Button House, the movie adaption of the critically-acclaimed series, due for release in October 2026. While the plot to the film is still kept under wraps, it follows on from the BBC Series GHOSTS which came out between 2019 until 2023. It follows a group of ghosts form various time periods haunting a country house while having to share it with the new occupants, Allison Cooper and her husband Mike. After the ghosts tried to murder Allison, she ends up being able to see and…
VIZ Media has partnered with Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions to release the english language debut of new anime Hirayasumi in 2027. Hiroto is a carefree 29 year old with little concern for the future. With no full time job or a girlfriend, he lives a happy and carefree life. His breezy attitude is not easy for everybody to understand however. In a world filled with anxiety, confusion and grief, Hiroto and the people around his are all just doing the best to figure out this thing called life. Originally a serialised manga in Weekly Big Comic Spirits since 2021, it received an…
Apple Original Films have released the first trailer for Keanu Reeves newest movie, Outcome. The film, which hails from director/producer Jonah Hill, will stream globally on Apple TV from April 10, 2026. The film is a dark comedy that focuses on Reef Hawk (played by Reeves) who is a Hollywood star who must dive into the depths of his hidden demons after he is extorted with a mysterious video that will shatter his public image. Working alongside his lifelong best friends Kyle and Xander, along with his crisis lawyer Ira, Reef embark on a soul-searching journey to make amends with…
Netflix has confirmed more of the cast for its upcoming live-action Assassin’s Creed adaptation. As per Deadline Noomi Rapace, Ramzy Bedia, Sean Harris, and Corrado Invernizzi are the latest names to be cast in the series, each in an unspecified role. The series will adapt the popular, long-running Ubisoft video game franchise under showrunners and executive producers Robert Patino and David Wiener. This group joins the previously announced cast members: Lola Petticrew, Toby Wallace, Zachary Hart, Laura Marcus, and Tanzyn Crawford. The Assassin’s Creed games originally debuted in 2007 and have been a gaming staple ever since, even producing a…