Monday, June 29, 2026

THE GHOST IN THE SHELL (2026) – New Episode Premiere, Panel & 1995 Screening Sunday July 5th

 

$23.57

waitlist only as of writing this 

"Join us for an early preview and exclusive panel celebrating the premiere of THE GHOST IN THE SHELL, the landmark cyberpunk series reborn as a new TV anime that will be streaming on July 7, 2026.

Beginning with Shirow Masamune’s 1989 manga, Ghost in the Shell has transcended media boundaries expanding into anime, live action film, and video games, and influenced countless creators worldwide. The new TV anime is produced by Science SARU, acclaimed for Inu-oh, The Colors Within, and DAN DA DAN!"

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Palm Springs ShortFest 2026: Thrills & Chills

 
By Jonathan Bilski
 
A packed festival theaters had Palm Springs ready to get it's spook on with a seven story collection of horror for the Thrills & Chills block for Palm Springs ShortFest 2026. Each film had the ladies on either side of me looking away or going "Oh no." All together they made us laugh, cringe and threw a good chunk of sexuality at us.
 
On that, the film that was on everyone's lips as we were leaving was Scissors by Hannah Alline. This horror short flipped the slasher trope of a redneck man hunting a group of woman in a cabin in the woods to a group of very well prepared lesbians hunting said redneck. With plenty of humor, non-stop lesbian jokes and possibly the best scissoring joke in a horror movie, it was the crowd favorite.
 
Both Imago & The End is at Hand surprised the audience with the level of creature work. These effects kicked too much butt and really grossed us out. Didn't expect Jordan Peele's named attached as producer to the Imago short about a young woman dealing with a Mom going let's say, kafkaesque. Or the grossest phone repair with some living creature coming out of it in The End is at Hand. Why does it have leave so much slime and why must a smart phone bleed?
 
What's sure to last as a disturbing nightmare for the audience; with more bug related horror, is the fully animated Praying Mantis that looks like a Japanese OVA lost from the 80's. Though, it's a Taiwan/Hong Kong production finished in 2025. Disturbing bug eating people action anyone? 
 
 
The directors and some of the crew behind OBEY!, Scissors and The End is at Hand got up for a Q&A afterward. 
 
What was clear,  was the each work had a theme behind it and just wasn't made for the sake of... it looks cool. From the Q&A we learned: OBEY! was made to satirize the brain rot we get from all the social media in-take of pet/baby celebs and how bad it is behind the scenes. This was done with a ghost dog back for revenge against it's Dog Mom. Scissors was made to share a different view of the lesbian community and empower the would be prey of a horror film. And, The End is at Hand showcased a grim and utter disgusting look on our use of phone use. Where the phone eventually uses us...or at least the worm living in it uses us for food.
 
Every film got a nice scare out of the crowd and you could see some of these directors going on to make some longer scarier or comical projects. 
 
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LACMA's The Art Parade & Christian Marclay’s The Clock Returns

 

 

Did you check out LACMA's "The Art Parade" with over 1,000  participants in it? It took place on June 20th right underneath LACMA. Remember, it hangs over the street now.  If you liked any of the crazy projects going on through check out this guide of all of them.

And, Christian Marclay’s The Clock returns to LACMA Saturday, July 25, 7 pm, through Sunday, July 26, 7 pm. It's been over a decade already, since, it was in LA. 

The amazing piece of work might be on par with getting into the Criterion Closet for a cinephile. Having logged in check it out for a few minutes or as long as it can grab your attention. Christian Marclay’s The Clock depicts time ( in real time) from clips of cinema and television. Thousands of clips showcase time accurately as though you were checking your watch. And, it's not available online. 

Now, LACMA is only staying open 24 hours twice during this run. So, some clips will be harder to see and apparently it never repeats itself in that 24 hour cycle which is kind of insane. 

It's costing you the same as admission to the museum and on top of that reservation don't mean jack as it's a first come, first served situation. You'll be in a faster line with membership, but if someone can seat watching all the clock clips they won't be ask to leave.

You can get more details on it here.

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Sunday, June 28, 2026

Kinokuniya Up & Running In Little Tokyo Again

Looks like the Japanese bookstore made its June opening promise. Just a week out from Anime Expo, dang.

 Kinokuniya LA
Address:
101 San Pedro Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Hours:
11:00am - 8:00pm (Daily)

The bookstore closed down for unspecified reasons last year from its decades old Weller Court home to move across the street from that exact location.

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Friday, June 26, 2026

The Jackbox Party Pack 12 Games Revealed

 

 

Woah! All brand new titles! Out this Fall!

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Space Shuttle Endeavour Finally Upright This November

The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center will have the Space Shuttle Endeavour upright this November, ready to launch into our hearts and inspire younger writers to have scenes set around shuttle launches. As a set piece and just a place to learn it'll be amazing when it opens at the California Science Center November 13th, this year.
 
Other than the amazing sight of the shuttle in the position to blast off ( 20 stories high)  the space center will feature:
 
-    A 140-foot ascent aboard a gantry-style elevator along the shuttle stack, evoking the experience of astronauts preparing for launch.
     
 -   The Shuttle Descent Slide drops 45 feet in elevation down a 115-foot-long tubular slide that represents the shuttle’s landing. Guests will see bright orange light representing the plasma that glows as a shuttle re-enters the atmosphere and hear a double boom that evokes the sound of the nose and tail as each breaks the sound barrier on return to Earth.
     
-    The opportunity to sit inside a replica flight deck and interact with joysticks, switches, lights, buttons and pedals like those that the shuttle commander and pilot would operate.
 
- A diverse collection of 100 artifacts, including rare and historic aerospace objects, as well as 100 new hands-on exhibits, featuring interactive experiences focused on science and engineering.


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Anime Expo 2026 Update: SEGA Booth & Top Picks For Artist Alley

Here's some of the activities taking place at the SEGA booth:
 
last year's booth

Sonic 35th Anniversary: Sonic fans, get ready to discover your inner Sonic hero. Take a short quiz and watch your Chaos Emerald power up to full strength, reveal your ultimate hero, and strike a pose for an exclusive personalized digital photo. Stop by the booth and see the one and only Sonic the Hedgehog himself as we celebrate 35 years of adventure.

Persona5: The Phantom X: Enter a world beyond reality alongside Merope, concierge of the Velvet Room. Visit the Persona5: The Phantom X section and take a photo at the door to the Velvet Room, and receive exclusive items while supplies last! Quantities are limited, and items are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Persona4 Revival Immersive Experience: Enter the world of P4R through a real-world themed area within the SEGA booth inspired by the game world!  Fans will have a chance to capture the moment through a photo op and a surprise fan appreciation giveaway item while available!  

"maimai DX" Free Play Corner: Fans can try out the hit music game maimai DX for free at Anime Expo. Pick a song from a variety of genres and receive a pair of gloves as a free gift while supplies last. 

Metaphor: ReFantazio NSW2 Demo: Be the first to experience Metaphor: ReFantazio on Nintendo Switch 2 at the SEGA ATLUS booth! Play the Anime Expo demo and grab your FREE exclusive postcard while supplies last. Enter the royal tournament to fight for the throne and for the future!

Booth Giveaways: Stop by the SEGA booth for giveaways every day, including postcards, pins and posters. Additionally, each day of Anime Expo 2026, the SEGA Sonic team will be releasing a different exclusive giveaway poster to celebrate, including an Anime Expo exclusive Sonic Racing Manga Cover poster! Stop by to collect them all, while supplies last. 
 
 
 PERSONA 4 REVIVAL X THIRSTY WATERS
Persona fans, we can’t wait to welcome you to Junes Café! To celebrate the Persona 30th Anniversary, ATLUS and Thirsty Waters Premium Tea House are bringing a Junes inspired café experience to Anime Expo 2026 that is filled with Persona protagonist-inspired boba tea drinks, artisanal cookies, ice cream, exclusive merch and all the immersive Junes Café vibes your heart can handle. 
 
Find Persona 30th x Thirsty Waters Junes Café at Peacock Place at L.A. Live, near the Beer Garden. We’ll also have a mobile cart nearby serving Persona-themed drinks. Stay tuned on socials for exact location details!

 Deb JJ Le's Howl Rips and Forbidden Spell stickers are too good to pass up. Meanwhile, it's hard to miss out on anything from Genice related to Delicious in Dungeon in the theme of Costco.

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