Lionsgate has chosen Jeymes Samuel, the director of films like The Harder They Fall and The Book of Clarence, to helm their upcoming Streets of Rage movie. The screenplay was written by Pay Casey and Josh Miller, with Derek Kolstad having previously worked on an early version. Erin Westerman, head of Lionsgate’s film division, announced the news.
Netflix is adding even more movies and shows soon! Now that movie season is here, you can enjoy new titles like Jennifer Lopez’s romantic comedy Office Romance, a new film with Zoey Deutch (who previously starred in Netflix’s Set It Up and Nouvelle Vague), the rom-com Voicemails for Isabelle, John Cena’s comedy Little Brother, and the popular series Sweet Magnolias, with more on the way.
As expected after a long, 13-hour broadcast, the developers revealed that Jason Voorhees, the famous horror villain, is coming to the game. This news has thrilled fans, who are eager to see what he’ll add to the gameplay.
The South Korean film Hope debuted at the Cannes Film Festival on May 17th. Directed and written by Na Hong-jin, the sci-fi movie stars Fassbender and Alicia Vikander. After getting positive reviews at Cannes, Hope is now scheduled for release in the United States.
The highly anticipated follow-up to the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada, starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, premiered in US theaters on May 1st. The film was a major success, becoming the fourth highest-grossing movie of 2026, after The Super Mario Galaxy Movie ($991 million), Michael ($857 million), and Project Hail Mary ($677 million).
Beyond major franchises like Dune, directed by Denis Villeneuve, and Jurassic Park, helmed by the legendary Steven Spielberg, there are also smaller sci-fi series worth mentioning. Netflix’s Altered Carbon is a great example, featuring both a live-action series with two seasons and an animated anime film.
Joe Simon and Jack Kirby created Captain America, beginning with the story of Steve Rogers, an army recruit determined to serve his country with his friend Bucky. The first issue of Captain America Comics, released in March 1941, was a huge success for Timely Comics, selling a million copies and giving readers a much-needed symbol of hope during a difficult period. Captain America has remained a popular figure ever since.
Some viewers might find it strange to see close-quarters fighting in a futuristic setting. However, the fact that powerful families commonly hire swordmasters to teach their children and soldiers shows how important this type of combat still is. Though it appears like a return to older ways, it’s actually due to a major scientific breakthrough—one that made traditional guns ineffective and even hazardous.
Michael Connelly recently shared on the Books on the Beach podcast that the second season of Bosch: Legacy (formerly Ballard) is expected to arrive “either later this year or early next year.” Filming is currently underway, and they’ve completed about half of the season, but Prime Video hasn’t announced an official release date yet.
Prior to this, Watanabe spoke with Anime Corner at Manga Barcelona 2025, where he discussed his work and offered fresh perspectives on the characters from his acclaimed 1998 creation.