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KPOP Demon Hunters: The Emotional Ballad That Never Made It When KPOP Demon Hunters started streaming on Netflix, the audience received exactly what the title promised: dazzling animation, pop-infused energy, and a story that balanced warm friendships with demon-slaying spectacle. However, according to songwriter and performer Ejae, who voiced Rumi, one of the most personal and emotional songs in the film never made it into the final cut. The Cut Song: A Dark but Hopeful Ballad Ejae wrote dozens of songs during the film’s long development cycle, but only a handful made it into the final film. Some were ultimately…
Introduction to Outkast Outkast proved that they were "for real" when Stankonia became a sensation 25 years ago. The hip-hop duo, consisting of André 3000 and Big Boi, was based in Atlanta and had previously recorded two albums that reached number 2 on the Billboard 200 album chart: 1996’s ATLiens and 1998’s Aquarius. The Making of Stankonia Ray Murray, a producer who had a long relationship with Outkast, starting with their debut studio album in 1994, remembers the two rappers as being supernatural but benefiting from structure. "They were great MCs, but they would just go on forever and not…
Introduction to Carven’s New Era Carven is set to embark on a new journey with Mark Thomas at the helm as the brand’s Design Director. Thomas, a 49-year-old British designer, was promoted to the top job in March, following the departure of his predecessor, Louise Trotter, to Bottega Veneta. Mark Thomas’ Debut Among the dozen designer debuts this season, Thomas stands out as the only one to come from the brand’s existing team. Since Trotter’s exit was announced in December, Thomas has been overseeing the brand’s collections, including the Autumn/Winter 2025 and Pre-Fall 2025 lines, which were presented as look…
Introduction to iPhone’s Latest Function A braarious new iPhone function saves you from annoying spam calls that can waste your time – or worse, cheat you. The clever trick has been added to the latest iPhone update and is now available to millions of models. However, you have to switch it on manually or it doesn’t work at all. What is Call Screening? It is called call screening and enables a robot speech of unknown numbers for you. This virtual robot checks the callers before they ever get the chance to speak to them – and he even writes down…
Introduction to Anna Magnani Anna Magnani was a talented Italian actress who rose to fame in the 1940s and 1950s. Her life was marked by both personal struggles and professional successes. Less than a year before her rise to fame, Teresa Gullace, a six-month pregnant mother of five children, was shot by a Nazi soldier in Rome after helping her captured husband. This tragic event inspired the film "Rome, Open City," in which Magnani’s character, Francesco, pays homage to Gullace by calling out "Teresa." An Unconventional Star Magnani’s ability to convey raw pain on screen may have contributed to her…
Introduction to a Unique Family The Hammonds, consisting of Joel and Sheila, appear to be a typical suburban family living in Santa Clarita, California. They have a stable life, with Joel working as a real estate agent, trying to make ends meet and provide for their family. However, their lives take a dramatic and unexpected turn when Sheila undergoes a transformation that changes everything. The Transformation Sheila’s transformation into a zombie is the pivotal moment in their lives. This change not only affects her physically but also alters her dietary needs and desires. She develops an insatiable longing for human…
Introduction to the Tokyo International Film Festival The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced its full lineup for its 38th edition, which will take place from October 28 to November 5. The festival will feature 183 films, including 15 films in the competition section, with eight world premieres. Competition Section The competition section includes world premieres by renowned directors such as Chong Keat Aun, Rithy Panh, Amos Gitai, and Zhang Lu. Chong Keat Aun’s film, Mother Bhumi, tells the story of a widow who uses magic to save her village. Rithy Panh’s documentary, We are the fruits of the…
Concerns and Fears A 49-year-old married woman wrote about her concerns regarding her husband’s behavior. He has been making jokes about her in public, warning people that she is "mean" and "violent" when she gestures with her hands while speaking. He also accused her of being a shoplifter in front of a cashier. When she confronted him about his behavior, he dismissed her feelings, saying she was "too sensitive" and needed to "get over it." Dealing with Embarrassing Behavior The advice given to the woman was to stand up for herself and not let her husband’s behavior embarrass her. The…
Electronic Arts’ $55 Billion Deal Electronic Arts has been the subject of M&A chatter for several years, but the type of deal that was presented on September 29 was a surprise. It is the result of the position of EA to be a heavyweight video game publisher, but not one that is connected to a proprietary console device – the vertical integration factor that gives Microsoft, Sony PlayStation, and Nintendo weight. The Shocking Deal "There is a lot of shock just because this is a big deal and it is a big change. And it is definitely the largest private…
Broadway Strike Looms Introduction to the Crisis Broadway actors are preparing to leave the stage in a strike that would turn off more than 30 productions before its high season. Actors’ Equity, a union that represents 900 artists and stage managers in the legendary theater scene of New York, said that a strike was imminent due to a dispute over healthcare. The Dispute The union is negotiating with Broadway League, a trading authority that represents theater owners, producers, and operators. An earlier three-year contract started at the beginning of this week. The union wants the league to increase its contribution…