ENTERTAINMENT
Nobuyo Oyama, the Voice of ‘Doraemon,’ Dead at 90
Nobuyo Oyama, who voiced the anime series Doraemon, has died at age 90.Oyama had passed away on September 29, according to her agency Actors 7. The agency apologized for the delay in its statement.“We would like to express our sincere gratitude for the kindness you extended to the deceased during her lifetime,” the agency said.Oyama was best known for providing the raspy voice behind voicing the eponymous character in Doraemon – a robotic earless cat – from 1979 through 2005. Based on a manga, the show was one of three Doraemon anime and became known as the “Oyama edition.” The franchise also spawned albums, video games, toys and more.Before becoming the voice of Doraemon, Oyama worked on the kid’s puppet show, Boo Foo Woo. Over the course of her career, she voiced Monokuma, the villain fr...
Culture Meets Collecting: The Definitive List of 21st Century Icons
Catawiki has teamed up with Hypemind -- Hypebeast’s culturally driven insights branch -- to compile a comprehensive report chronicling “The Definitive List of 21st Century Icons.”Online marketplaces like Catawiki have revolutionized the world of collecting, making once-niche interests and subcultures more accessible than ever. As we approach the end of the first quarter of the 21st century, this partnership reflects on how the rapid pace of culture — fueled by technology and social media — has reshaped the industry.Enlisting a panel of international industry experts including editors, fashion experts, and curators, the report provides a detailed deep dive into the trends, products, and brands that have shaped contemporary culture. Combining data from its online marketplace’s most-searched ...
Apple TV+ Is Coming to Amazon’s Prime Video
Amazon and Apple have inked a deal to bring the Apple TV+ streaming service to Prime Video.While Prime Video is offered as part of Amazon’s paid Prime subscription, users are able to add on additional streamers, such as Max and Paramount+, for an additional price.Apple TV+ will cost $9.99 USD a month and users will be able to stream all of the Apple TV original shows and films within the Prime Video app.“We want to make Apple TV+ and its award-winning library of series and films from the world’s greatest storytellers available to as many viewers as possible,” Apple’s senior VP of services Eddy Cue in a statement. “We’re thrilled that Prime Video will now offer Apple TV+, giving viewers an incredible breadth of viewing options.”Apple TV+ is currently estimated to have around 45 million user...
New ‘Wicked’ Teaser Previews Movie Adaptation’s Musical Numbers
The newest TV spot for the upcoming Wicked movie adaptation has shared a preview of the musical numbers that fans can expect.The one-minute trailer hears the often-used "Defying Gravity" number, as well as the likes of "Popular," "Dancing Through Life," "The Wizard and I" and "What is this Feeling." It also shares new looks at the cast that includes Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum and Jonathan Bailey, who play the roles of Elphaba, Galinda, Madame Morrible, the Wonderful Wizard of Oz and Fiyero Tigelaar, respectively.Wicked is an adaptation of the 2003 musical, which details the backstory of Elphaba and Galinda before they became known as the Wicked Witch of the West and Galinda The Good.Watch the teaser above. Wicked hits theaters November 22.Read more at Hypebe...
The Hoxton Will Start Delivering Bagels to Your Bedside After 10 P.M.
If you're looking for the perfect late-night snack in London, you're in luck because The Hoxton has partnered with Beigel Bake to start an after-hours food delivery service. The pairing will deliver bagels to your bedside before midnight, providing guests with Beigel Bake specialties, such as signature salt beef or smoked salmon. Starting on October 28 between 10:30 p.m. and 7 a.m., The Hoxton will deliver whatever you desire while you rest in bed. Beigel Bake has helmed the UK bagel scene since 1974, selling the fresh Jewish delicacy all day and night. As a quintessential post-party food spot, the recognized eatery never disappoints with freshly baked bread and crisp ingredients. While Beigel Bake is located conveniently close to The Hoxton, 965.6 meters to be exact, you can call receptio...
Christopher Nolan Sets Next Movie at Universal That Is Expected to Star Matt Damon
Christopher Nolan has reportedly set his next film and it is arriving in Summer 2026. According to Deadline, Nolan is returning to Universal, the studio that helped him win the Oppenheimer Oscars, with a new film for IMAX next summer. Matt Damon is slated to be in the talks to star, though it has not been confirmed just yet. Plot details have been kept under wraps, but sources have said that the film is expected to shoot in early 2025 for the July release date. If Damon were to work with Nolan again, this would mark the third time the duo has partnered together on a project. Damon appeared in 2014 hit Interstellar before Oppenheimer and would join the likes of Cillian Murphy and Christian Bale who have also worked with the prolific filmmaker three times. With Matt Damon expected to sign on...
Pharrell and Friends Invite You to Turn Up Your Imagination in New LEGO Animated Film
Piece By Piece is a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience that tells the story of Pharrell Williams, from humble beginnings to global music sensation. The project is centered around Williams’ success story that starts with true dedication, building dreams into reality, “piece by piece.”Entirely made through LEGO animation, the film is a fun and kaleidoscopic ride that’s filled with adventure and a few of the star musician’s friends. Directed by Academy Award-winner Morgan Neville, the movie also stars Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Busta Rhymes, Jay Z, and Snoop Dogg. The movie highlights the hit producer and singer’s colorful journey and those who inspired him along the way.Entirely made through LEGO animation, the film is a fun and kaleidoscopic ride that’s fill...
A24 Releases Trailer for Hugh Grant-Led Horror Thriller ‘Heretic’
A24 has unveiled the trailer for Heretic, a religious horror thriller starring Hugh Grant and directed by creative duo Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. The trailer sets the scene for the plot which begins with two Christian missionaries, played by Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East, who come upon an isolated house in the woods owned by the unassuming antagonist Mr. Reed, played by Grant. Soon the girls realize that they've stepped into the wrong house as Mr. Reed traps them in a twisted game of cat and mouse. A mysterious room contains two doors, a choice between "belief" and "disbelief." The trailer hints that behind the doors lies horrors that the girls must successfully navigate in order to escape alive. Grant's character maintains a friendly composure throughout the trailer, even as he puts the...
Timothée Chalamet Delivers a Convincing Performance in New Trailer for ‘A Complete Unknown’
Another lengthy look at Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan is here. After this summer's teaser trailer, the latest official trailer for the long-awaited Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown has surfaced, which sees Chalamet play a convincing Dylan, chronicling his career trajectory from his days as a 19-year-old in Minnesota to his monumental levels of folk-rock fame."I wanted to catch a spark," opens Chalamet as he settles down in New York City, crooning “Girl From the North Country” in the background. He connects with fellow musician Joan Baez, played by Monica Barbaro, and the two ease into a relationship – both musical and romantic – as his name and notoriety begin to grow.Enter Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo – a fictionalized take on Dylan's former girlfriend Suze Rotolo – who comes into the...
Disney and Lucasfilm “Exploring” New Storylines for Possible ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Season 2
Disney and Lucasfilm are currently trying to figure out a possible storyline to give the Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi series a second season.Ewan McGregor, who portrayed the role of the Jedi Master in the prequel films and the Disney+ series, confirmed the news during his recent appearance the the LA Comic-Con and stated that the two companies are "exploring" new ideas to bring the show back. “Obviously, between the end of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series and when Alec Guinness is Obi-Wan Kenobi, there’s got to be another few stories in there,” he told the crowd via Deadline. He added that he would like to do "a couple of things" in the Star Wars universe, including wearing the armor.The actor further stated that the most challenging part of creating the series was the de-aging process, but he's wil...
Will Smith and Michael Bay Reunite for Upcoming Netflix Action Film ‘Fast and Loose’
Will Smith and Michael Bay are reuniting once again for a new action flick hitting Netflix titled Fast and Loose. The duo are working together again after nearly three decades after the first Bad Boys film in 1995. According to the synopsis, Fast and Loose follows a man who wakes up in Tijuana with no memories. Trying to piece together his past, he finds out that he has been living two lives -- one as a crime kingpin and the other as an undercover CIA agent. The script has been penned by Jon Hoeber, Erich Hoeber, Chris Bremner and Eric Pearson. The film has been a project Smith has been developing for some time and following the success of Bad Boys: Ride or Die which grossed over $400 million USD worldwide, many of his projects began to gain momentum. In 1995, Bay directed Bad Boys which o...
Netflix Officially Cancels ‘That ’90s Show’
Netflix has officially cancelled its That '70s Show sequel spinoff series, That '90s Show.The news was announced by actor Kurtwood Smith, who played Red Forman in both the original and sequel, via social media. He shared a behind-the-scenes photo with the caption, "I know you have been asking me when season 3 is coming, but I have tough news…Netflix will not be renewing." The actor did confirm, however, that they will shop the show to other platforms in order to at least give the series a proper ending, "To steal Red Forman’s words…we aren’t going to be dumbasses…we will shop the show, because good grandparents would try hard to get these kids graduated from high school."News of the cancellation came as a surprise to viewers, with many commenting that the sequel had only just begun to find...
