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Hollywood reportedly wants to make a Pokémon live action film because of, you know, that one game

Mike
Jul 13, 2016
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Thanks to Pokémon GO, Hollywood executives are reportedly super-interested (again) in the idea of a live-action Pokémon movie.

Entertainment, Games & Tech, Global
(entertainment • Live action • mobile games • movies • Pokemon • Pokémon GO • video games)

See what Frozen’s Elsa and Olaf look like as Japanese ukiyo-e style illustrations!

Kay
Jul 13, 2016

Yup, the familiar Disney characters look as cool as ice!

Global, SE Asia
(Elsa • frozen • illustration • ukiyo-e • William Chua • xiaobaosg)

Feast your eyes on this incredibly detailed US$300 Venom Snake statue complete with cute puppy

Mike
Jul 11, 2016

Boutique figure maker Gecco introduces an ultra-detailed statue of Venom Snake from Metal Gear Solid V that will lighten your wallet and make you weep tears of nerd joy.

Entertainment, Global
(figures • Gecco • Konami • Metal Gear • solid snake • toys • video games)

“25 Potential Culture Shocks from around the World” infographic offers tidbits of travel wisdom

Krista Rogers
Jul 11, 2016

What could be hard about taking a pee in Poland? Where are you likely to see camel racing with robotic jockeys? Answers to these and more below!

Global
(countries • culture shock • etiquette • foreign • infographic • manners • travel)

Judge your state of health just by looking at your…feet?

Shannon McNaught
Jul 8, 2016

Skip the doctor’s office and look deep into your sole.*

Global
(circulation • fatigue • feet • health • health and wellness)

As mobile game Pokémon GO launches, players keep finding Magikarp in crazy locations 【Photos】

Casey Baseel
Jul 8, 2016

The pitifully weak Pokémon has been showing up in some embarrassing places, including one that shows a preference for a rival company’s video games.

Australia, Global, New Zealand
(funny • mobile games • nintendo • Pokemon • Pokémon GO • Smartphones • video games)

Kailijumei’s line of color-changing, flower lipsticks are all the rage now across the world

Krista Rogers
Jun 28, 2016

This Chinese lipstick is so beautiful in its design that you won’t want to use it on yourself.

China, Global
(beautiful • cosmetics • flower • Kailijumei • lipstick • makeup)

Want to know how hard they’ll pursue you? The secret to romance is all in the hands!

Shannon McNaught
Jun 28, 2016

If you really want to know if someone’s going to chase you for love, ask if you can take a quick peek at their fingers.

Global, Japan
(chameleons • dating • dating advice • fingers • hands • nikushokukei • romance • soushokukei • zasshokukei)

Wheelchair design is like riding a bike, can be pedaled by those unable to walk

KK Miller
Jun 23, 2016

With a little re-branding and a helping “leg” from technology, this wheelchair is ready for the 21st century.

Global, Japan
(cogy • future • Hope • inspiring • technology • Wheelchair)

Kewpie Mayonnaise censors logo of angel wings and nudity for American consumers

Master Blaster
Jun 22, 2016

If you’re American then sorry, Kewpie doesn’t think you’re ready for its hard-core naked angel logo like most of Earth is.

Global, Internet, Japan
(censorship • kewpie • mayo • mayonnaise)

Street Fighter V game posts Ibuki reveal trailer

Anime News Network
Jun 1, 2016

Series veteran returns in Street Fighter V as DLC character.

Entertainment, Global
(Capcom • Ibuki • Playstation 4 • Street Fighter V • trailer)

Four surefire ways to lose Instagram followers

Jessica
Jun 1, 2016

Our reporter P.K. Sanjun can drive them off in droves!

Global, Japan
(funny • Instagram • P.K. Sanjun • photos • weird)

Foreign press greeted by unusually conspicuous ninjas at G7 summit

Jessica
May 28, 2016

Normally you wouldn’t see a ninja until it’s too late…

Global, Japan
(funny • G7 • news • Ninja • politics)

Our adventure of becoming an apprentice camel guide in the Sahara

Meg Murphy
May 27, 2016

Our of our writers left behind city life to take a shot with the camels in the desert of Morocco, but how did he fair?

Global
(camels • Masanuki Sunakoma • Morocco • Sahara)

Exhibit of goldfish art by Riusuke Fukahori takes our breath away!【Pics】

Kay
May 20, 2016

Artist Riusuke Fukahori’s goldfish creations made of resin are so lifelike, they look like they could start swimming right before your eyes! Read More

Culture, Global, Japan
(art • exhibit • goldfish • riusuke fukahori)

Sailor Moon Crystal Set 1 on DVD/Blu-ray previewed in dubbed trailer

Anime News Network
May 5, 2016

1st 14 episodes on Blu-ray/DVD on August 16.

Entertainment, Global
(anime • Blu-ray • DVD • Sailor Moon Crystal)

30 things that come to mind replaying the original Super Mario Bros.

Casey Baseel
May 5, 2016

Seriously, Hammer Bros., we hate you so, so much,

Entertainment, Global, Japan
(8-bit • famicom • NES • nintendo • retro games • Super Mario • video games)

Zelda: Twilight Princess manga creators tease overseas release

Anime News Network
May 5, 2016

Entertainment, Global, Japan
(Comics • manga • nintendo • video games • Zelda)

Live-action Dragonball Evolution scriptwriter: “I sincerely apologize”

Casey Baseel
May 4, 2016

Anime fans have been seething for over half a decade about the Hollywood adaptation of the martial arts classic, but maybe this will finally cool their rage.