Comics

Does Asterix have the magic potion to save French cinema?

"Asterix" returned to the big screen on Feb. 1 as France tries to match Hollywood by weaponizing nostalgia in the battle for box office success.

Critics may bemoan the crushing lack of originality in Hollywood in recent years, as risk-averse studios fall back on their catalogue of familiar superhero and sci-fi franchises.

Stan Lee documentary comes to Disney+

The late Marvel Comics visionary Stan Lee will be the focus of an upcoming documentary.

Disney+ announced on Dec. 28, on what would have been Lee's 100th birthday, that an original documentary about him will arrive in 2023.

Lee, the co-creator of "Spider-Man," "The Avengers,"X-Men," along with hundreds of other characters, began his career in 1941.

Beloved Japanese manga ‘One Piece’ heads into final chapter

After 25 years and 490 million copies sold worldwide, the beloved Japanese manga "One Piece" is entering its final chapter, according to its creator Eiichiro Oda.

The manga, which follows the adventures of the swashbuckling pirate Monkey D. Luffy, has captivated millions of fans worldwide as its characters hunt for One Piece, the treasure coveted by all pirates.

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