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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Lazarus' Creator Shinichirō Watanabe On Modernizing His Action Anime Series & Teases Upcoming 'Ghost Story'
In Adult Swim's Lazarus, the latest anime action series from Cowboy Bebop creator Shinichirō Watanabe, one man aims to free the world of pain at a catastrophic price. The year is 2052 when an era of peace and unbridled indulgence reigns supreme. The reason for this? Humankind has been freed from sickness and pain after a Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist, Dr. Skinner, invented a miracle cure-all drug with no apparent side effects called Hapuna. However, after society grows an unhealthy dependence on the pills, Dr. Skinner vanishes. Three years later, Dr. Skinner returns only to bring a message of doom. He announces that Hapuna, while vital to those hooked on it, has a short half-life, and everyone who has taken it will die in approximately thirty days since its release. A group of ragtag individuals forms a task force to locate Dr. Skinner and persuade him to develop a vaccine at the risk of humanity's impending global extinction. More from Deadline 'Legend of Mecha Scholars' Gets Global Distribution In Ad Astra, DRock Cultural Exchange Initiative 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More 'Big Mouth' Creator Nick Kroll On Animating Puberty & Destigmatizing The Experience: "It's All Weird And It's All Normal" Here, Watanabe speaks to Deadline about the creation of the series. DEADLINE: SHINICHIRŌ WATANABE: I always wanted to make an anime like 007 or Mission: Impossible. The reason our project kicked off was because I got an offer from Cartoon Network. The inspiration for Lazarus specifically came from watching foreign news, where the topic often revolved around the opioid crisis. I thought that this isn't something that's really covered or touched upon in action movies. So, I thought it would be a great topic. Opioids are not illegal; you can get a legal prescription for some of them, but people will still get addicted to them, and people do die from them. I thought that maybe you could make a drug that would be similar in the way that it would be like an opioid but also designed to kill people in a certain amount of years. Whenever I talk about this, people ask if this is a metaphor for the opioid crisis, but it is not really like that. This is just media and entertainment, and it's set in the future, so it's nothing like that. DEADLINE: John Wick WATANABE: It's been a while since I've made an action anime—about roughly 20 years, to be exact. So, I can't just make the same type of action anime I made before. I needed to modernize. So, the best person to reach was Chad. DEADLINE: WATANABE: In the past, anime production budgets were very low, so there wasn't much wiggle room for what we could actually make. There was no way we would have been able to call on Chad's team in the past due to budget constraints. Now, while the budgets are bigger, there's a lot more we can do, and there's a lot of work that needs to be done, but there aren't enough people in the industry to get the work done. We can't just add more people willy-nilly; the animators are artisans and craftspeople, so they take a long time to train. That's the reason we have a shortage now. This goes to directors, too. They take a lot of time to train and a lot of skills and experience to have a good director direct a series. DEADLINE:Lazarus? WATANABE: There are a lot of themes. But the biggest one is pain. Dr. Skinner does say in the beginning that not feeling pain is the same as dying, and for him, it's a question of whether pain should be moved completely, both physically and mentally. DEADLINE: WATANABE: I'd like to make a series based on a ghost story in the future. I've been consuming a lot of ghost-related media lately—specifically, movies where evil ghosts make an appearance. Oh, and I recently watched The Exorcist. [This interview was conducted through an interpreter add has been edited for length and clarity.] Best of Deadline 'Poker Face' Season 2 Guest Stars: From Katie Holmes To Simon Hellberg The 25 Highest-Grossing Animated Films Of All Time At The Global Box Office The Movies That Have Made More Than $1 Billion At The Global Box Office
The Independent
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Where to watch Rick and Morty season 8 in the UK
It's been nearly two years since the last season of Rick and Morty was fresh on our screens, and we'd been eagerly awaiting the reappearance of the eccentric duo. Season 7 ended with a post-credits portal-gun cliffhanger that was destined to cause trouble in this new season. Lucky for us, we can find out what happens next, as season 8 has already started. New episodes of Rick and Morty are airing in the US every Sunday at 11pm ET/PT on Adult Swim, starting back on 25 May, and wrapping up on 27 July 2025. We're not too far behind in the UK, just one week, with the first episode having premiered on 1 June. Though we're only midway through the new season, we can say for certain that it won't be the end of the grandfather and grandson duo. Last year, Adult Swim renewed the hit series until at least season 12, so we've got a good few years of family hijinks left. Where to watch Rick and Morty in the UK New episodes are released every Sunday on E4 (the home of Adult Swim content in the UK) at 9pm. That's a week later than they air in the US, so be sure to avoid social media spoilers. Right now, E4 is the only place you can stream the series for free, but if past seasons are anything to go by, we're speculating that the series may migrate over to Netflix after a period of exclusivity on Channel 4. While streaming on Channel 4 is free, if you're planning on a Rick and Morty binge and want to skip the ads, you can sign up to Channel 4+ and stream shows ad-free for just £3.99 a month, or £39.99 annually. If you've not registered for premium access before, you can get a 7-day free trial.
Business Upturn
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Is ‘Common Side Effects' returning for season 2? Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on June 18, 2025, 18:00 IST Last updated June 18, 2025, 11:00 IST Adult Swim's Common Side Effects has taken the animated world by storm with its unique blend of dark humor, conspiracy-driven storytelling, and surreal visuals. Since its Season 1 premiere in February 2025, fans have been buzzing about the possibility of a second season. Here's everything we know so far. Common Side Effects Season 2 Renewal Confirmed Adult Swim officially renewed Common Side Effects for a second season on March 28, 2025, just before the Season 1 finale aired. The announcement came as no surprise, given the show's critical acclaim, strong viewership on Adult Swim and Max, and enthusiastic fan support on social media. Season 2 Release Date Speculation While Adult Swim has confirmed the renewal, an official release date for Common Side Effects Season 2 has not been announced. Based on the production timeline of Season 1, which took roughly 18 months from its June 2023 announcement to its February 2025 premiere, industry experts speculate a potential release in late 2026, possibly around September or October. The intricate animation style and serialized storytelling require significant production time, typically 12–18 months for high-quality animated series. However, recent updates from the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in June 2025 revealed that the first script for Season 2 is complete, and the team described the upcoming season as 'tight,' suggesting progress is underway. Where to Watch Common Side Effects Season 1 of Common Side Effects is available to stream on Max and airs on Adult Swim, with encore broadcasts on the Toonami programming block. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Vogue Singapore
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vogue Singapore
Kai of EXO on trying out new sounds in his new album 'Wait on Me'
The last time South Korean heartthrob Kai was in Singapore, it was six years ago and he was joined by his fellow members as part of EXO's Exploration Tour. Since then, a few things have changed—he gained a sassy moniker of 'Mr. Rover' with the viral release of his solo hit 'Rover' and fulfilled his mandatory military service. Now, returning as a solo artist to our shores, the EXO member is psyched about his upcoming show this week at the Star Theatre. 'Unfortunately, I can't spoil anything but once you see the show, you'll know why I couldn't say more. And once I get to Singapore, I look forward to trying out more of the local food and if I have the time, I hope I get to explore the city more.' Assuredly, it will be a sizzling show to remember, especially with his recent album release Wait On Me , a comeback that's made even more special after a two-year hiatus in the military. Within the seven-track mini album, lies different facets of Kai. The title track 'Wait On Me', mired with a sensual trance beat, sings of desire and longing whilst the catchy electro number 'Adult Swim' serves up a cheeky bop of the summer. Kai, alone in a crop tee is proof of that. Below, the EXO member shares more about the making of Wait On Me , trying out different sounds and the reactions his members had to the album. 1 / 5 Tell us more about the concept of this album. It is the first album after my military service, so it naturally dealt with the theme of waiting–or more precisely, the art of waiting. There are many ways to interpret it, but as I mentioned above, it can be a message to my fans, and the album itself is almost like a gift after the long wait, even for me. 2 / 5 With regards to the name 'Wait on Me', was that intended for your fans who have been eagerly anticipating your return from the military? Yes, it is definitely a message to my fans who've stayed by my side all this time, but there can also be multiple interpretations. For instance, it could also be about the longing to be back on stage. 3 / 5 The songs within the album seem to have many influences—from afrobeats to trance, tell us what it was like trying this new sound. I actually got to explore a lot of interesting sounds while working on this album. And as a result, I think every song in the tracklist ultimately has its own unique mood. Working with new sounds opens up my perspective every time, and it can be really inspiring! 4 / 5 Just like past performances from Kai, this album shows off plenty of cool, new dance choreography. Which track had to be your favourite to dance to and why? I like all the choreography, but I think the title song 'Wait On Me' has to be my favourite. It might be a hard dance for fans to follow, but I think the mood of the song and the choreography go really well together. It gives off a powerful and sexy vibe. Courtesy of SM Entertainment 5 / 5 We're curious to find out how your EXO members reacted to your album and music videos. How were the reactions so far? They all gave me positive feedback, and they're all really supportive. When they saw the 'Wait On Me' MV, they were like, 'Ah, yes this is the classic Kai!'
Scotsman
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Jena Friedman: Motherf*cker
Oscar-nominated comedian and writer Jena Friedman is set to make her long-awaited return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer with her new show, MOTHERF*CKER. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Known for her incisive, biting political comedy, Friedman's new genre-bending hour offers audiences a deeply personal exploration of grief, motherhood, and today's turbulent global political landscape, all delivered through her signature dark comedic lens. With a distinctive American perspective, Friedman's sharp wit navigates some of life's darkest corners, dissecting true crime, satirising politics, and confronting complex social issues. Her uniquely fearless brand of humour, combined with insightful storytelling and cutting social commentary, has earned her widespread critical acclaim and dedicated fans across the globe. This new show promises to be her most personal yet. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad As the news cycle spins ever faster, MOTHERF*CKER promises a timely and provocative reflection on both personal and collective grief in our current political moment. Embracing her new role as a parent, Friedman candidly unpacks the challenging realities of childbirth and motherhood in an increasingly unpredictable world. Fans can also expect the same biting political satire that has defined Friedman's celebrated career. Jena Friedman Jena Friedman is an Academy Award-nominated writer, comedian, and creator behind critically acclaimed series such as TRUE CRIME STORY: INDEFENSIBLE on AMC+, SOFT FOCUS on Adult Swim, and co-writer of BORAT 2: Subsequent Movie Film, which garnered her an Oscar nomination. Her writing credits include Netflix's NOBODY WANTS THIS, ABC's THE CONNERS, and she served as a field producer for THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART and writer for THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN. A contributing writer to THE NEW YORKER, Friedman's bestselling debut book, Not Funny: Essays on Life, Comedy, Culture, Et Cetera., was published by Simon & Schuster in 2023. She has appeared on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT, CONAN, THE NIGHTLY SHOW WITH LARRY WILMORE, and in the Sundance hit film PALM SPRINGS. Her first stand-up special and Edinburgh show, AMERICAN CUNT, was named one of the Top Ten Comedy Specials by Paste Magazine in 2016, and her sold-out follow-up, MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE, was critically-acclaimed. Her 2022 show, LADYKILLER, was ranked #2 in Decider's "Ten Best Stand-Up Specials of 2022."
