Nothing in the world of manga and anime can equalDragon Ball’s success (except perhapsOne Piece) as a global entertainment powerhouse, so it’s normal to wonder what wasthe secret of the series' late creator, Akira Toriyama. A recent interview with the three legendaryWeekly Shonen Jumpeditors who worked onDragon Ballreveals some interesting behind-the-scenes secrets that shed light on Toriyama’s creative process. KosoKoso is a podcast run byDragon Quest’s creator Yuji Hori and Kazuhiko Torishima, a legendaryShonen Jumpeditor who worked closely with Akira Toriyama....

TheSilent Hillfranchise has been scaring horror fans since the first game’s release in February 1999, with the game being regarded as a benchmark for psychological horror. Taking place in the horror-filled town of Silent Hill, each game blendsgrotesque monsters, an eerie atmosphere, and twisted storylines to have a lingering effect on the player once they have stepped away from the screen. Whether it’s the oppressive fog that cloaks the town, or the otherworldy sound design, theSilent Hillseries sets a gold standard for horror, spooking different generations of fans....

The Far Sideended its fifteen-year run in syndication in 1995, when creator Gary Larson retired from cartooning – butas only the most hardcore fans of his work will know, Larson did, in fact, produce a handful moreFar Sidepanels after that.These comics were later collected inThe Complete Far Side, and contain some underrated laugh-out-loud moments that deserve attention from a wider audience. The majority of the comics that appear on this list were first produced for Gary Larson’s bookLast Chapter and Worse, which was released the year following his retirement, in 1996; the final three entries were published in newspapers before appearing inThe Complete Far Side, as part of 1998’s “Far Side of Science” special, which ran in the New York Times....

The world of theSouth Korean entertainment industryis relatively small, despite its considerable influence and massive worldwide reach. That doesn’t just mean thatK-Dramaenthusiasts willspot the same actorsreturning again and again across various productions, but thatK-Dramas will more often than not feature one or two actorsin their casts who didn’t start out as such. More specifically, there are several idols who debuted as members of a K-Pop group and then decided to add acting to their resume as their careers progressed....

Netflix’s newInvestigation Aliendocuseries traces journalist and ufologist George Knapp, as he assembles a team of collaborators to prove that alien beings exist among us. Knapp’s objectives go further: he seeks to tell us why they’re here.Investigation Alienrepresents a lifetime of Knapp’s investigations in the face of a plethora of obstacles, both governmental and systemic, who, he claims, are desperate to prevent him from outing the truth.Knapp’s journey takes him across the breadth of the US, Mexico, Brazil, and even Europeas he unearths new information about known UFO sightings....

Summary 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?season 8 starLiz Woodsandher new boyfriend Jayson Zuniga are going to break upand will makeBig Ed Brownlook like a fortune-teller. Liz started dating the San Diego photographer Big Ed on90 Day: The Single Lifeseason 1. A leaked phone call between the two whereBig Ed was verbally attacking Lizconfirmed they had broken up before the season finale had aired.Big Ed and Liz got back togetherwhen she reached out to him to offer condolences to his late dog....

Summary After a significant weight loss transformation,Darcey Silvafrom the90 Day Fiancéfranchise hasrevealed her new sculpted face. She has always been a fashionista and someone who strives to look perfect. However, maintaining her youthful appearancein her late 40s became challenging for Darcey. Therefore, she sought professional help to enhance her physical appearance.Darcey underwent cosmetic proceduressuch as lip fillers, which drastically changed her appearance. Recently, she underwent endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty to reduce her stomach size by 70%, helping her lose weight....

Adam Driver’s role as Ben Solo/Kylo Ren in theStar Warssequel trilogy was one of the highlights of those movies, but these 10 roles represent his best performances outside theStar Warsfranchise. Driver’s filmography is truly fascinating. After getting his big break in the Lena Dunham comedy-drama showGirlsas her on-again-off-again boyfriend (also named Adam), Driver landedStar Wars. Despite that massive role, Driver stepped back from major franchises and began taking on roles in a wide array of genres....

Abraham Van Helsingwas a prominent literary figure from Bram Stoker’s 1897 novelDracula, and several actors have played the character in movies over the years. SeveralDraculaadaptations were great, whereas others flopped, but the book was a difficult title to get right because it was so legendary.Dracula — A Love Talewas recently announced, and many were quick to voice their hopes that the project was an improvement on past attempts to bring Stoker’s story to life....

Four days before its release, Obsidian Entertainment’s action RPGAvowedhas set a major sales milestone. Aspinoff of Obsidian’sPillars of Eternityduology,Avowedis set in the fictional fantasy world of Eora. It offers a flexible RPG system that allows players tocustomize their builds freely, set in a semi-open world with lots of off-the-beaten-path secrets to explore. Players are already apparently impressed byAvowed, because, as spotted by Reddit userSemirAC,Avowedhit the number-three spot in Steam’s Global Top Sellers chart this week....

Warning! Preview pages ahead for Batman #158 and Batman #159!After years of waiting, the sequel toBatman’siconic “Hush” arc is nearly here and fans are finally getting their first official look at the dramatic tale. Bruce Wayne went through the wringer the first time Tommy Elliot came back into his life and, by the looks of this newest preview, this story is upping the ante. DC Comics has released unlettered previews ofBatman #158andBatman #159, the first two chaptersof the anticipated “Hush 2” storyline....

CS:GO News With an unimaginably high 3.07 rating and 4.3 impact, electronic blasted Illuminar out of the server. After a less than stellar event at ESL Pro League, NaVi came in guns blazing. And IGL Denis “electronic” Sharipov was at the forefront. 41 kills in just 21 rounds meant that electronic was sending Illuminar packing in their opening game at the IEM Road to Rio RMR. The unkillable S1mple: 0 deaths in the first half While electronic overshadowed the post-match discussion, Oleksandr ‘s1mple’ Kostyliev was making waves early on....

Film director Christopher Nolan surprised the world with the news that he would direct an adaptation of Homer’s epic Greek poem,The Odyssey,for his next project with Universal Studios. Like the lastChristopher Nolan movie,Oppenheimer,The Odysseyis gearing up to be another epic and star-studded Hollywood blockbuster. The story follows the warrior king Odysseus as he travels home after the Trojan War, facing several dangerous and mystical obstacles along the way. At this point, it is unknown exactly howNolan will adaptThe Odysseyfor theaters, meaning it is unclear exactly how many of the source material’s characters will appear in the film....