There are few franchises more iconic thanPokémon, and there are certainly none more lucrative; the series currently stands as the highest-grossing franchise of all time, amassing more than $77.1 billion in revenue since its inception in 1996. One key element of the franchise’s lasting legacy is its anime, which debuted in Japan in April 1997, before reaching the United States in September of the same year. Voice actorSarah Natochennyhas been voicing the series' main protagonist Ash Ketchum in its English dubbing since she was a teenager, joining the series in 2006 at the age of 18....

Luann de Lessepsdid a lot of thingswhile onThe Real Housewives of New Yorkbut her regrets are more about her family. de Lesseps were part of the series from the start of the show and we watched as her kids grew up on screen with her. But in a new interview with Us Weekly, de Lesseps sharedwhat she regrets from filmingand it is surprising. She regrets not spending time with her two children,Victoria de LessepsandNoel de Lesseps....

Editor’s Note: The following contains full spoilers from Shadow and Bone Season 2.Netflix’s fantasy show,Shadow and Bone, relies on the genre’s classic conflict of good verse evil. This age-old dichotomy is personified in the characters of Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei Li) and The Darkling (Ben Barnes), but these two are more closely connected than other hero and villain pairs. Their abilities are polar opposites as Alina summons light and The Darkling controls shadows, but the characters are not so different....

TheStreet Sharksare back like a shark attack atSan Diego Comic-Conto celebrate 30 years of “jawesomeness.“Mattelresurrected the human-shark hybrids for their anniversary this year, releasing a new wave of action figures based on the originals that launched back in the ’90s. While the Bolton Brothers have all gotten a chance to shine once again, the eldest of the four siblings, John “Ripster” Bolton, will be bound for the San Diego Convention Center this July with a new figure that flashes back to a beloved episode fromtheir classic animated series....

Swamp PeoplestarBruce Mitchellisbecoming a grandfather again!The reality star and his wife,Janet Kliebert, just announced that their daughter,Janice Marie,is expecting a baby boy. The swamper took toInstagramto share the happy news. The post included a picture ofhim and Kliebert with their daughter and her partner. Fans flooded the comments and expressed their excitement for the family. “Beautiful family. Congrats, Gator Grandpa,” one person wrote while many others echoed the sentiment andoffered the reality star well-wishes....

After a disappointing run in theaters,Wishwill find a new opportunity to enchant audiences with the journey Asha (Ariana DeBose) went through in order to take down King Magnifico (Chris Pine).Disney+has announced that the animated movie will become a part of its catalog on April 3, more than four months after its debut on the big screen.Wishwill join other titles fromWalt Disney Animation Studioson the platform, includingStrange World,EncantoandFrozen II. BeforeMoana 2sails into theaters later this year, viewers will get another opportunity to check out the latest feature from the studio....

With the year now over, it’s safe to say that 2024 saw the release of many exceptional movies from all genres, all kinds of directors, and countries from all over the world. A film is only as good as its hero, though; and throughout the entirety of last year, plenty of movies had a solid number of great heroes to choose from. From the badass to the morally gray to the goody two-shoes, these are the best heroes from 2024 films....

Terence Davies, who passed away in October, was one of the leadingBritish writers and directorsof the last four decades. Beginning with his debut trilogy of shorts in 1983,Davies crafted a distinctive and deeply personal body of work that frequently explores themes of memory and identity. One of his most notable projects isDistant Voices, Still Lives, a poignant and visually stunning exploration of family dynamics. Another gem in his filmography isThe Long Day Closes, a beautifully nostalgic journey into the director’s childhood....

Disney has long been a dominant force in the entertainment industry, crafting films that captivate audiences of all ages. Among its diverse portfolio, the studio’s sci-fi movies stand out for their imaginative storytelling, stunning visual effects, and memorable characters.The best Disney sci-fi movies achieved critical acclaim, box office success, and cultural impact. These films not only entertain but also push the boundaries of imagination, exploring futuristic worlds, advanced technologies, and profound themes that resonate with viewers....

The first-ever Pixar Fest, being held in both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure through September 3rd, brings guests together to celebrate the beloved characters and stories from Pixar Animation Studios, including such films asToy Story,Cars,Monsters, Inc.,UpandCoco. Whether you choose to see them come to life in the return of two favorite parades – the “Pixar Play Parade” and the “Paint the Night” parade – with new Pixar surprises, or the “Together Forever - A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” fireworks show (which is truly their best yet!...

Tom Hanks’ latest crowd-pleaser,A Man Called Otto, takes the viewer ona brutally funny, yet completely sensitive journeyinto the life of “the grumpiest man in America.”The film is a return to form for Hanks in many ways; while he’s matured into one of the finest dramatic actors of all time, it’s easy to forget that he was once the hilarious comic icon behind classics likeBig, Splash,Sleepless in Seattle,andJoe Versus the Volcano. While Hanks gets to show more of his comedic side as Otto Anderson is pestered by his new neighbors,the film goes into more dramatic territoryin the heartwarming (yet heartbreaking) final moments....

Focus Features has opted to shift the release date strategy for its upcoming filmA Monster Calls, and it could signal a shift inawardsstrategy for the movie as well.The ImpossiblehelmerJ.A. Bayonadirects thisPatrick Nessadaptation, which revolves around a young boy dealing with his mother’s (Felicity Jones) increasingly dire illness who finds a companion in a monster that appears at his window. The trailers released thus far have been spectacular, promising a tearjerker of the most intense sort, and the movie is poised to make a splashy debut on the fall film festival circuit at the Toronto International Film Festival next week....

DreamWorks Animation has released the full trailer forAbominable and The Invisible City, a spinoff series of the 2019’s hit animated movieAbominable. The series expands on the film’s original story by bringing other mythical creatures to join Everest, the yeti. Abominablefollows Yi, a young violin player who one day finds a Yeti on the rooftops of her apartment building. After naming the yeti Everest, Yi (voiced byChloe Bennet) embarks on a journey to the far corners of China to take the creature back home....