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Forbes
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Megan Thee Stallion Will Drop An Anime Series On Amazon Prime Video
Megan Thee Stallion/My Hero Academia Leon Bennett/FilmMagic, GETTY/ Studio Bones One of the highest-profile musicians in the world, Megan Thee Stallion, will branch into a new form of media soon enough, and Amazon Prime Video will help her do it. Stallion spoke at a panel at DreamCon in Houston, dressed up in Yoruichi Shihōin from Bleach cosplay, announced that she would have an anime series released on Amazon Prime Video. "You ain't never seen an anime like this ever in your life,' she said but offered no details other than the fact that she collaborated with The Boondocks' Carl Jones for the project. Even with no details, it would not be safe to assume this will simply be a series that's a fictionalization of Stallion's life or music career. The reason all this is not as random as it sounds is the fact that Stallion is a huge anime fan, from her outfits to her song lyrics to her extensive knowledge of the genre, which all led to the creation of this series, whatever it may be. If there are no further details on the show, it's not clear how far off it may be if nothing is ready to be shared, not even a concept, much less footage. But the fact that Stallion was making an anime series was revealed seven months ago, so it may be somewhat far along in production. I'm not sure what an anime that we've 'never seen like this in your life' may consist of, as that's a pretty broad range, but at the very least, we know this likely means a whole lot to Stallion, given her interest in the genre. Previously, she's said that My Hero Academia is one of her favorites, and she's cosplayed as characters from the show (see above). There is skepticism in the anime community about the project coming from Stallion, where this would be a huge departure from her music career, but she has the resources to expand, and we'll have to see how this plays out. It's a little surprising that her show is landing on Amazon Prime Video rather than Netflix or Crunchyroll, as those two usually grab most animation/anime projects, but who knows what the behind-the-scenes reasoning may be for that. It would be nice to have more details about this project, but it seems we'll have to wait a little longer for that. Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Plans for 216-home estate and why this man is doing everything to stop it
A Gowerton resident who is taking part in a planning appeal about a controversial housing estate claimed people in the area felt the decision to turn it down was a "no-brainer". Carl Jones addressed Swansea Council's planning committee last September when it met to consider outline plans for a 216-home estate on land close to Gowerton railway station. He is now teaming up with a small number of councillors to defend the refusal decision after the applicants, Persimmon Homes West Wales and Urban Style Homes, appealed. A big bone of contention among objectors was the proposed access to the new homes off Fairwood Terrace. That's because Fairwood Terrace joins busy Victoria Road at a T-junction opposite Gowerton rugby club, with a low railway bridge a few metres to one side and beyond that a busy traffic light junction with Gorwydd Road. READ MORE: 'I forgot my daughter's birthday – it led to the worst news I could have imagined' READ MORE: Hope, pride and then despair in a seaside town rocked by trauma and tragedy Like any community Gowerton generates its own traffic but it's also used by many people heading from the north and west of Swansea to North Gower. Victoria Road also siphons a lot of commuter traffic from the main A484 to the north. Never miss a Swansea story by signing up to our newsletter here Asked what the general feeling was among Gowerton residents about the planned 216-home estate, Mr Jones said: "They say the traffic is terrible at the moment and that it would make it much worse." The refusal decision was, he felt, a "no-brainer". Mr Jones added that the local GP practice had opposed the planning application because it was having difficulty recruiting staff and would need to extend its premises which it didn't have the money to do. There were other concerns raised by people who sent more than 880 objection letters to the council's planning department. Mr Jones said: "Our objection is purely on the basis of the increase in traffic and the problems it's going to cause." He said highways consultants commissioned by Gowerton Community Council had reviewed traffic impact assessments carried out on behalf of the applicants and had concluded in July 2023 that, in their view, the proposed development was significantly too large to be accommodated on the local highway network and should be refused. Mr Jones referred to this when he addressed the planning committee last September. He told the Local Democracy Reporting Service that he felt this report ought to have been added to the council's planning website along with the various other documents relating to the application. The 67-year-old said a different access - from the east - would be a much better option. Access and transport matters featured significantly in the 151-page planning report which went before the committee. The report said an assessment of the Fairwood Terrace-Victoria Road junction and the Gorwydd Road junction a couple of hundred metres away predicted an impact in delay and in queuing. But what this impact could be, said the report, wasn't something that could be accurately predicted. It added that consideration had to be given to a number of factors. The report cited proposed measures such as new traffic lights at the Fairwood Terrace junction, improved visibility splays and pedestrian crossings and concluded that the traffic impact could be adequately accommodated. The planning officer report recommended approval of the application subject to conditions and a legal agreement between the applicants and council to mitigate the development's impacts. A planning agent on behalf of the applicants addressed the committee to say discussions with highway officers had been "extensive and exhaustive" resulting in "safe, efficient and realistically achievable" proposals. He added that 22 of the 67 flats and 149 houses would be affordable, and that the development included a new and a 50-space park and ride by the train station. A majority of the committee voted against the approval recommendation, and received guidance from the council in March in this year after the appeal was submitted. The appellants are also seeking costs as they felt the council's committee had acted unreasonably. A Persimmon Homes West Wales spokesman said: "We were disappointed by the planning committee's decision last year to refuse our proposal for 216 'zero-carbon ready' homes in Gowerton, particularly as the site is allocated in the local development plan and had full backing for approval from the council's planning officers. "Given this, we submitted an appeal to the planning inspector, with the intention to bring much-needed, high-quality homes for local people to the town, and we are confident that our proposal is a compelling and policy-compliant one." He said prospective local buyers would be prioritised and that improvements to pedestrian and cycle routes, along with the park and ride by the train station, would incentivise residents to reduce car use. Mr Jones said most people drove and that despite best intentions most would continue to do so. He said he was not against new housing - a point he made to the planning committee - but said the Fairwood Terrace access was, in his view, just not sustainable. "The volume of traffic on Victoria Road is the same as on four lanes of Mumbles Road," he said. "This would tip it over the edge." The planning appeal was started on May 1 by Planning Environment and Decisions Wales (PEDW), formerly Planning Inspectorate Wales, and comments by interested parties need to be submitted by May 29. There will then be a further opportunity until 12 June for people to submit final comments in relation to earlier submitted comments by others. A Welsh Government spokesman said there were no current plans for a hearing or inquiry but that the process would be reviewed by the inspector when he or she was appointed to the case. He added that the inspector would consider the merits and impacts of the proposed development, including highway and transport matters, when compiling their report and recommendations. A council spokesman said: "Prior to the decision to refuse the application, council planning officers recommended approval, and in this case, it would be inappropriate for officers to defend the appeal against the refusal. We are continuing to support members of the committee on procedural matters as part of the ongoing appeal." Mr Jones, who is originally from Killay, said he'd successfully fought a planning battle while living in London and that he understood the appeal process. He described Gowerton as a lovely place. Asked if he would like to give evidence at a hearing, if one was to take place, he said: "I would relish it."
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Let's Talk Ball: Bills best/worst draft scenarios
What is the dream scenario for the Bills with their top picks this weekend? Buffalo Kickoff Live co-hosts Thad Brown and Carl Jones lay out what they think Brandon Beane is hoping for with rounds one and two. Spoiler alert: it involves lots of help on defense. But what if disaster strikes? What if everything goes wrong? Thad and Carl will explain why that scenario might not be as bad as it sounds. Especially in round one. Plus, they explain where the Bills may surprise and what the chances are of a trade. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Let's Talk Ball: How Palmer fits with Bills and why Hoecht might be fun
Bills got busy on day one of free agency adding a pair of players who bring intriguing profiles. Josh Palmer is billed as a separator, but Buffalo Kickoff Live co-hosts Carl Jones and Thad Brown say to beware receiver separation stats. They explain how the Palmer addition will help an already successful offense. On defense, Michael Hoecht has an amazing story and the guys dive into why he might also have an amazing future in Buffalo. It's the first offseason addition of Let's Talk Ball. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Let's Talk Ball: Bills stars weren't stars; Coaches step behind
Buffalo Kickoff Live hosts Thad Brown and Carl Jones think the stars didn't play enough like stars in KC. Chiefs coaches seemed a step ahead right from the jump, especially against the Bills defense. Buffalo's superb offensive line took too many losses. They also talk about how the Bills pass defense was always going to be wrong against Patrick Mahomes and why it was a rough night for the safeties. Plus, a look ahead to next year with what the Bills need to add. It's the season finale of Let's Talk Ball. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
