Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

August 21, 2023

By Dustin Cabeal

As a lifelong fan of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, most people expect me to be tired of the franchise or, worse yet, hate every new iteration of the franchise. And while I have been that person for other franchises, I have found it to be a waste of energy and passion. There is, in fact, only one iteration of the TMNT that I have not enjoyed or consumed, and that was the terrible Michael Bay live-action films. There was no greater joy for me than the sequel succeeding in ending the live-action reboot. The one lasting effect that the Bay live-action films have had is the infusion of hip-hop into the franchise, or rather, a more mainstream approach to hip-hop/rap, having moved away from songs about the Turtles or Ninjas… for the most part.

To get it out of the way, I just love the Ninja Turtles. I love seeing what they’ll do with them, how they’ll tweak them and change them, and for some reason, it doesn't corrupt my childhood memories of the animated series and pretending to be Donatello with my three friends making out the rest of the Turtles. It was an amazing feeling to watch this new version with my sons and see them enjoy what’s already their second Ninja Turtle franchise.

Let's Anime 195 - Suzume

August 19, 2023

195 - Youkoso, Youkoso!! This week we're covering a movie and it's Suzume. It's about a chair and a cat... I think a girl is involved and doors. Doors to the heart, the head, the motherfucking afterlife, or some shit. Anyway, we've been jamming out episodes during the summer, but we'll be going back to our actual schedule of bi-weekly going forward. Anyway, hope you watched the movie because we're going to spoil the hell out of it.

Let's Anime 186 - Your Name. (The GD Movie)

June 18, 2023

By Dustin Cabeal and Lindsay Mallard

Youkoso, Youkoso!! This week, we're diving into the phenomenal world of "Your Name," the animated film that took the globe by storm. Prepare for a spoiler-filled discussion as we dissect the entire movie. But before we begin, a word of advice: if you haven't watched it yet, go do so now! Trust us, it's an experience you don't want to miss.

In "Your Name," we follow Mitsuha and Taki, two individuals leading separate lives. Through a cosmic event, they start swapping bodies, facing the challenges of living each other's lives while trying to uncover the truth behind their connection. This mind-bending tale of love, fate, and identity will leave you breathless.

So, get ready for a captivating journey as we explore the depths of "Your Name." Hit that play button and let's unravel the magic together!

WB Animation Announces "The Death of Superman"

May 17, 2018

Press Release

The Man of Steel meets his ultimate match when Doomsday comes to Earth – hell bent on destroying everything and everyone in his path, including the Justice League – in the all-new, action-packed The Death of Superman, part of the popular series of DC Universe Movies. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment, the feature-length animated film arrives from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital starting July 24, 2018, and on Ultra HD Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD August 7, 2018.

"Batman Ninja" coming to Blu-ray/DVD on May 8, 2018

February 13, 2018

Press Release

Prepare to witness the Dark Knight, alongside many of his most famed allies and infamous foes, in an eye-popping anime display you’ve never seen before when Warner Bros. Japan, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment present Batman Ninja. The all-new, feature-length animated film arrives on Digital starting April 24, 2018, and Blu-ray™ Steelbook ($29.98 SRP), Blu-ray™ Combo Pack ($24.98 SRP) and DVD ($19.98 SRP) on May 8, 2018. Order due date is April 3, 2018.

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Review: Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold

January 19, 2018

By Dustin Cabeal

It’s been a long while since I sat down and reviewed a WB Animation title. I usually skip anything Scooby-Doo! but when my toddler saw Batman on the cover and held the DVD case with a tight grip… well, let’s just say I knew I’d be watching this Scooby Doo/Batman team up.

"Suicide Squad: Hell To Pay" coming April 10 to Blu-ray/DVD

January 18, 2018

Press Release

Prepare to root for the bad guys when Amanda Waller sends her band of misfit DC Super-Villains on an all-new, action-packed secret mission in Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay, the next film in the popular, ongoing series of DC Universe Movies. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment, the feature-length animated film arrives from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital starting March 27, 2018, and on Ultra HD Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD April 10, 2018.

"LEGO DC Super Heroes: The Flash!" coming 3/13/18 to Blu-ray/DVD from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment

December 19, 2017

Press Release

The Flash’s world spins out of control when his arch-nemesis Reverse-Flash puts the Scarlet Speedster into a vicious time loop in LEGO DC Super Heroes: The Flash, the latest animated film from Warner Bros. Animation, DC Entertainment and The LEGO Group. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will distribute the full-length movie on Blu-rayTM Combo Pack ($24.98 SRP) and DVD ($19.98 SRP) on March 13, 2018, and Digital on February 13, 2018. Order due date is February 6, 2018.

No Game No Life Zero now in theaters in Japan

July 17, 2017

Press Release

No Game No Life Zero, the movie of the popular anime franchise, has successfully started on July 16th in 61 theaters throughout Japan. A special greeting was held at the premier screening with Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (voice actor of Riku), Ai Kayano (voice actress of Schwi), Yoko Hikasa (voice actress of Couronne Dora) and director Atsuko Ishizuka, which became a special event for the fans with a Janken contest (rock-paper-scissors) with signed posters as prizes and a pre-birthday surprise for voice actress Yoko Hikasa.

GKIDS and Fathom Events Bring Animated Masterpiece ‘KiKi’s Delivery Service’ to U.S. Cinemas July 23 and 24 Only

July 10, 2017

By Dustin Cabeal

Well if you've never seen KiKi's Delivery Service or perhaps just want to see it in the theater with others, then July 23rd and 24th is your golden opportunity. Just pay attention to the dates because the first day is dubbed and the second is subtitled. Dubs are trash... I don't care what anyone says. Details below!

An Animated New Comic For Harley Quinn and Her Best Pal... Batman

July 5, 2017

Press Release

It’s the team-up we’ve been dreaming of as the cute psychopath Harley Quinn joins the brooding Dark Knight for a brand-new Digital First comic series, HARLEY QUINN AND BATMAN. The series, from Batman: The Animated Series writer Ty Templeton and artist Rick Burchett, is an exciting new five-chapter prequel adventure to the Batman And Harley Quinn animated film coming out this August from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

Review: In This Corner of the World

June 30, 2017

By Dustin Cabeal

Animated movies from Japan tend to be amazing from a story and film perspective. Not because I’m biased, while I do love animated films in general, I will always prefer 2-D animation. No, the real reason is that it is 2-D animation and the bulk of the world has moved on from caring about the art form. It’s a shame, but because of that stories like In This Corner of the World aren’t held to the same storytelling restraints that most films are nor are they pigeonholed into tropes like anime. Simply put, Is This Corner of the World only works in this format because it’s allowed to create a new storytelling narrative that doesn’t rely on the three-act structure or any other structure that you’d associate with Japan.