‘A New Dawn' Director Yoshitoshi Shinomiya on His Anime Breakthrough, Makoto Shinkai's Influence and the Future of Cultural Heritage in Modern Japan

The rising anime filmmaker discusses how his hometown's vanishing seaside inspired his Berlinale competition entry ‘A New ...
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Life is harsh and dangerous in Russian-run parts of Ukraine, activists and former residents say

After four years of war, life in shattered cities like Mariupol and villages like Kudriashivka remains difficult, with ...
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The Best World Cup Seats in 2026 Might Be Nowhere Near the Stadium

If you haven’t managed to secure tickets to the FIFA World Cup this summer, you may not need them. A single ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup can cost ...

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Russian-run areas of Ukraine face water, heat and housing woes

TALLINN, Estonia — Nearly four years into its full-scale invasion, Russia controls about 20% of Ukrainian territory. Many of ...

Uketsu Talks ‘Strange Maps' Topping Inaugural Billboard Japan Book Chart, Musical Influences & Writing for ‘One Reader': Interview

Uketsu appeared in person - though fully masked as usual - at the Billboard Japan Book Charts awards ceremony held on Dec. 16 ...

‘Maxima' Franchise Expands with First Spin-Off, ‘The Other Royals – A Maxima Story': ‘There Was So Much More to Tell' (EXCLUSIVE)

The "Maxima" franchise, inspired by the life of Queen Máxima of the Netherlands and starring Delfina Chaves, is getting its first spin-off: "The Other Royals – A Maxima Story." In the meantime, Season ...