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Daily Maverick
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Maverick
Kpop demon hunters: Sony's vibrant animation blends K-pop culture with demon-slaying action
Making the case for more original animated films, despite the failure narrative doing the rounds at the moment, is Sony Pictures Animation's latest, the bouncy and boppy KPop Demon Hunters. The surprise-filled delight is now on Netflix. Sony Pictures Animation have done some groundbreaking work in the animation field over the past few years, with Oscar-winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, its sequel Across the Spider-Verse, and sleeper hit The Mitchells vs The Machines as three notable highlights. Now, armed with an original story and script from writer/director Maggie Kang, the studio's latest effort, KPop Demon Hunters, is set to be another feather in their cap. It's a high-energy, meticulously crafted delight that manages to offer something to viewers of all ages, especially the older crowd. You don't need to know much, if anything, about the world of K-pop to get into the film. For the purposes of KPop Demon Hunters, all you need to be aware of is that humanity's current protectors against the demon-filled underworld are K-pop trio Huntrix (stylised HUNTR/X), the latest in a centuries-long line of demon-slaying hunters. But these warriors don't only conjure spirit weapons to wield against these supernatural invaders. Their voices, and the connection to a dedicated fanbase that their songs build, shape and maintain a shield known as the Honmoon — created by the first hunters in a shamanistic ritual to keep demons from stealing human souls. Huntrix is made up of icy cool lead dancer Mira (voiced by May Hong), bubbly rapper and lyricist Zoey (Ji-young Yoo), and lead singer Rumi (Arden Cho), the daughter of a previous hunter, who was raised by another hunter Celine (Yunjin Kim) following her mother's death. Together, they are preparing to finally seal the demon world away for good by releasing their biggest single yet, which they hope will solidify the Honmoon. On the other side of the Honmoon, evil demon king Gwi-Ma (Byung-hun Lee) is approached by demon Jinu (Ahn Hyo-seop) with a new strategy: to weaken the hunters, weaken the fanbase. Thus, the Saja Boys are born, an all-demon K-pop act to challenge Huntrix on their own turf. By leeching away their fans with catchier songs, Jinu plans to destroy both the Honmoon and Huntrix. This all sounds very silly and, on a surface level, it kind of is. But, combined with the insanely catchy music, eye-popping visuals and deceptively moving script, KPop Demon Hunters comes together as a dynamite film that will take you by surprise. Sony Pictures Animation really knows what they're doing when it comes to visualising 2D media with 3D graphics. Much like how the Spider-Verse films employ clever aesthetic tricks to make it feel like you'd walked into a comic book (like skipped frames and colour bleeds), here KPop Demon Hunters creates a distinct visual presence, with stylised emoji faces and full Chibi moments bringing a distinctly Asian flair. The fight scenes are also as fast-paced and stylish as any big-budget anime — or aeni if we're in Korea. They're even better for being choreographed to new pop songs, like How It's Done, and in-universe earworm Soda Pop, which were made with the involvement of notable K-pop industry names like Twice, Teddy Park and Kim Min-seok. But it's not all style over substance. Kang's original story brings a fair amount of depth and emotion to the rivalry between group leads Rumi and Jinu. Both are wrestling with their own inner turmoil and, as they soon discover, they have more in common with each other than they thought, triggering some deliberate K-Drama-esque 'frenemies' tension. As moving as their story is, unfortunately, it comes at the expense of developing the other Huntrix members, leaving Mira and Zoey feeling like barely a step up from background characters. Though thankfully, they're not solely relegated to the role of pure comic relief like band manager Bobby (Ken Jeong), as their own insecurities briefly receive screen time. Not helping matters is the film's very brisk pace right from the outset. It manages to squeeze in quieter reflective moments, but there's a lot of ground to cover in the allotted 100 minutes, leading to a bit of a rushed climax. Enough narrative breadcrumbs are dropped to lead to a sequel, but chances are that viewers in the present will wish they could spend more time in this bold, graphic world saturated in Korean culture. KPop Demon Hunters doesn't bother to explain its references, but even to outsiders they're recognisable as sincere and authentic inclusions, whether urban-contemporary or historical. This includes the film's scene-stealing critter pair of a demon tiger and gat-wearing crow. One final thing to note about KPop Demon Hunters is that its messaging: There's no obvious LGBT+ representation in the film, but Rumi's interactions with Celine, where the latter insists that they should hide the singer's secret to keep things 'perfect', add a sharpness missing from so many other animated films that glibly trot out a 'Be true to yourself' message. It's one of this energetic sleeper hit's many surprises. DM This story first appeared in PFangirl.
India.com
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Project Hail Mary Trailer Out: Ryan Gosling Is On A Space Mission To Save The Earth
New Delhi: Ryan Gosling is headed to space in this thrilling first trailer of Project Hail Mary, the latest action-packed sci-fi adventure from directors Phil Lord & Christopher Miller (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, The Lego Movie). Trailer: The film is slated to release in theaters all over India on March 20, 2026, as part of the multi-year international theatrical distribution deal between Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment, ensuring wide release across key global markets, including India. Project Hail Mary stars Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace, a lone astronaut who wakes up on a spaceship far from Earth with no memory of who he is or why he's there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone. Joining Gosling is an acclaimed ensemble cast featuring Sandra Hüller, Lionel Boyce, Ken Leung, and Milana Vayntrub. Directed by Phil Lord & Christopher Miller, and written by Drew Goddard, the film is produced by Amy Pascal, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Aditya Sood, Rachel O'Connor, Andy Weir, and Ryan Gosling.
See - Sada Elbalad
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Ryan Gosling's "Project Hail Mary" Drops Trailer
Yara Sameh Ryan Gosling is heading to space in the first trailer for the comedic sci-fi adventure "Project Hail Mary". The film from Amazon MGM Studios stars Gosling as Ryland Grace who makes a leap from an unassuming teacher to an astronaut assigned to a risky space mission. The 'Barbie' star appears opposite Sandra Hüller ('Anatomy of a Fall'), who convinces Gosling's character to launch himself into space to save humanity. The official synopsis reads, "Set in the near future, it centers on school-teacher-turned-astronaut Ryland Grace, who wakes up from a coma afflicted with amnesia. He gradually remembers that he was sent to the Tau Ceti solar system, 12 light-years from Earth, to find a means of reversing a solar dimming event that could cause the extinction of humanity." 'It's an insanely ambitious story that's massive in scope, and it seemed really hard to make, and that's kind of our bag,' Gosling said about the film at CinemaCon. 'This is why we go to the movies. And I'm not just saying it because I'm in it. I'm also saying it because I'm a producer on the film.' Based on the Andy Weir novel of the same name, the film was directed by 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' filmmakers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. Drew Goddard, who penned the film adaption of Weir's 'The Martian,' wrote the script. 'The Martian,' which was directed by Ridley Scott and starred Matt Damon and Jessica Chastain, went on to garner seven Oscar nominations and was a box office smash. Besides 'Barbie,' Gosling recently appeared in 'The Fall Guy.' He also played astronaut Neil Armstrong in 'First Man,' which saw him reunite with 'La La Land' filmmaker Damien Chazelle. Hüller earned an Oscar nomination for 'Anatomy of a Fall' and also appeared in 'The Zone of Interest.' Lord and Miller won an Oscar for 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' and previously helmed '21 Jump Street' and 'The Lego Movie.' "Project Hail Mary" is set to debut in theaters and IMAX on March 20, 2026. Watch the trailer below. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean Arts & Culture "6 Ayam" Sets Streaming Date
The Hindu
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Project Hail Mary' trailer: Ryan Gosling is humanity's last hope in Lord & Miller's sci-fi comedy
Amazon MGM Studios has released the first trailer for Project Hail Mary, a sci-fi comedy starring Ryan Gosling as an ordinary science teacher turned unlikely astronaut tasked with saving Earth from cosmic disaster. The film is directed by Oscar-winning duo Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse) and adapted from Andy Weir's bestselling novel by screenwriter Drew Goddard (The Martian). Gosling plays Ryland Grace, a middle-school teacher who wakes up aboard a spaceship, alone and light-years from Earth, with no memory of how he got there. As fragments of his memory return, Grace realises he's humanity's last hope in a mission to investigate a mysterious substance that's threatening the sun's ability to sustain life on Earth. As he pieces together the truth, he also forms an unlikely bond with an alien life form that may be key to his survival. Your first look at Project Hail Mary. Trailer launches Monday. — Amazon MGM Studios (@AmazonMGMStudio) June 27, 2025 Joining Gosling is Sandra Hüller, the Oscar-nominated actor from Anatomy of a Fall, who plays the scientist responsible for convincing Grace to leave Earth behind. Gosling, who also serves as a producer, called the film 'an insanely ambitious story that's massive in scope,' during a CinemaCon appearance earlier this year. The project marks another spacefaring role for the actor, who previously portrayed Neil Armstrong in First Man. Project Hail Mary is slated for theatrical release in 2025.
News18
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Leak Alert! These Could Be The Villains Of Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Last Updated: An Instagram user recently teased the addition of three classic comic villains, including Scorpion, Boomerang, and Tombstone. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is all set to swing back into action. With the makers now busy with shooting of the sequel around the world, updates continue to pique excitement among fans, with casting details now making headlines. While Tom Holland's Peter Parker will be returning as the beloved friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man, a fresh buzz has started making rounds about the future villains. Chris Higashi, who attended the Disney Blockbuster Consumer Products presentation in Las Vegas, shared an exciting update about the new Marvel movie. Mentioning that Spider-Man was one of the top titles on the agenda at the presentation, his post stated specifically, 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Scorpion, Boomerang, and Tombstone. 'Nuff Said. 2026 looks awesome!" 'SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY' will seemingly feature Scorpion, Tombstone and Boomerang as is according to a sizzle reel shown at a Disney Blockbuster Consumer Products panel. (via trusthigashi | IG) — Cosmic Marvel (@cosmic_marvel) May 20, 2025 It is worth mentioning that Scorpion and Tombstone have already made an appearance in the animated Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, playing the role of Kingpin's henchmen. Their mention at the event has now only shaken up the recent rumours surrounding the film, especially its characters. The official title for the upcoming Spider-Man film was revealed in April this year, with the release date now scheduled for July 31, 2026. However, details surrounding the plot or the villains that fans can expect to see have been kept under wraps. Holland has been confirmed to be returning as Peter Parker, while Sadie Sink recently joined the cast, expected to play a key character. Spider-Man New Look It was not just the villains that Higashi teased on his Instagram. In a now-deleted post, he seems to have accidentally unveiled the first look of the superhero costume. In the post that featured several Disney films of 2026, there was a subtle glimpse of Parker's costume, which appeared quite similar to the one he wore at the end of No Way Home; however, in darker shades. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is scheduled to hit theatres on July 31, 2026. First Published:
