Anime is a style of Japanese film and television animation with a global fan base of millions. Hollywood studios have largely failed to adapt anime for western audiences. Hollywood’s $US100 million remake of “Ghost in the Shell” completely bombed at the box office and lost at least $US60 million. Watch the video above to learn why anime adaptations are terrible and what studios can do to make them better. Narrator: During the course of the original anime film, “Ghost in the Shell,” director Mamoru Oshii, asks an ambitious question. In a world where humans can merge with machines, he asks the viewer, “What is it” “that makes us fundamentally human?” It’s a beautiful film with a sprawling world that, as cliché as this sounds, really makes you think. Hollywood’s $US100 million remake falls far short of the original concept. It also completely bombed at the box office, losing at least $US60 million. The … [Read more...] about Why Hollywood adaptations of anime movies keep flopping
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Hustler Hollywood opens ABQ store
.......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... ..........Hustler Hollywood opened it 28th location on 7017 Menaul Boulevard in the old Beauchamp Jeweler location. (Stephen Montoya/Journal)ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Hustler Hollywood, which markets lingerie and other adult products, opened its 28th location on 7017 Menaul Boulevard in the former Beauchamp Jewelers building recently, with at least one neighbor offering less than a warm welcome.Hustler mogul Larry Flynt said he will be at the store on Saturday to promote the newest of his retail locations and to meet with the public.ADVERTISEMENTSkipFlynt said in a phone interview that the 7,000-square-foot store will create 15 to 20 jobs. He said he plans to open a few more stores nationwide before the end of the year.“We’ve been doing these kind of stores for about 20 years, but began … [Read more...] about Hustler Hollywood opens ABQ store
Trader Joe’s ‘taking initial steps’ to come to North Hollywood’s NoHo West – former Laurel Plaza site
By Elizabeth Chou | [email protected] | Daily NewsPUBLISHED: January 8, 2019 at 4:27 pm | UPDATED: January 9, 2019 at 9:33 pm A Trader Joe’s market looks to be headed to the former site of Laurel Plaza, which is being constructed into the NoHo West mixed-use development at the corner of Laurel Canyon and Erwin Street. The Monrovia-based grocery store company filed applications, including one to sell alcohol for off-site consumption, to the planning department back in early December, to operate a 15,180-square-foot market at the North Hollywood site. The hours of operation proposed for the market are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., daily. A Trader Joe’s representative said Tuesday that the company wanted to come to North Hollywood, but would not say if a lease had been signed with Merlone Geier, the developer of NoHo West. “We are interested in the area and are taking initial steps to make that happen,” Kenya Friend-Daniel, a spokesperson for Trader Joe’s, said, … [Read more...] about Trader Joe’s ‘taking initial steps’ to come to North Hollywood’s NoHo West – former Laurel Plaza site
Jeff Bezos is reportedly dating former TV anchor Lauren Sánchez while she’s still married to a high-powered Hollywood agent (AMZN)
Rob Price, provided by Published 6:14 pm CST, Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Todd Williamson/Getty Images for Amazon Studios Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is reportedly dating entrepreneur and former TV anchor Lauren Sánchez. Earlier on Wednesday, Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos announced that they were divorcing after 25 years together. The New York Post reported that Sánchez is still married to Hollywood agent Patrick Whitesell, though they are separated. The National Enquirer said it's on the verge of publishing an exposé on the alleged affair between Bezos and Sánchez, saying its reporters tailed the pair for months. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos reportedly has a new romance in his life: former TV anchor Lauren Sánchez. On Wednesday, the billionaire exec and his wife, MacKenzie Bezos, announced they were divorcing, saying in a joint statement: "We want to make people aware of a development in our lives. As our family and close friends know, after a long period of … [Read more...] about Jeff Bezos is reportedly dating former TV anchor Lauren Sánchez while she’s still married to a high-powered Hollywood agent (AMZN)
Stan Lee’s devoted fans can mourn him at Hollywood memorial
Updated 6:13 am PST, Wednesday, January 9, 2019 This April 16, 2002 file photo shows Stan Lee, creator of comic-book franchises such as "Spider-Man," "The Incredible Hulk" and "X-Men," posing near a Spider-Man figure in his Santa Monica, Calif., office. Friends, fans and family of Stan Lee will gather in Hollywood on Jan. 30 for a memorial honoring the life and work of late Marvel Comics mogul. less This April 16, 2002 file photo shows Stan Lee, creator of comic-book franchises such as "Spider-Man," "The Incredible Hulk" and "X-Men," posing near a Spider-Man figure in his Santa Monica, Calif., office. ... more Photo: Reed Saxon, AP Photo: Reed Saxon, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 This April 16, 2002 file photo shows Stan Lee, creator of comic-book franchises such … [Read more...] about Stan Lee’s devoted fans can mourn him at Hollywood memorial