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The South African
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Megan Thee Stallion unveils new anime series at DreamCon
Megan Thee Stallion, the American rapper and cultural icon announced her very own anime series, set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video. The thrilling reveal happened on 30 May at DreamCon, a major convention celebrating anime and pop culture. Megan, dressed as Yoruichi Shihōin from the hit anime Bleach , took the stage and dropped the big news, sending waves of excitement through the crowd. The rapper teamed up with Carl Jones, the creative mind behind The Boondocks , to bring this unique project to life, according to Complex. 'You ain't never seen an anime like this ever in your life,' Megan teased, keeping the plot details under wraps but promising something fresh and original. This isn't Megan's first foray into the anime world, as she has openly shared her love for the genre for years. Back in 2020, she collaborated with Crunchyroll to launch an anime-inspired streetwear collection. The line featured graphic tees, hoodies, and tote bags, all inspired by her animated music video for 'Savage.' In an interview with Crunchyroll that year, Megan Thee Stallion said, 'I'm half anime character, half rapper. I like how you see a character start off weak, then grow through trials and training. You meet new people who help you become who you're meant to be. I apply that to my life a lot.' PASSION FOR STORYTELLING Her passion for storytelling and growth resonates deeply with many fans in South Africa, where anime culture has steadily grown over the years. Megan also launched her 18-piece Hot Girl Summer swimwear collection at PARAISO Miami Swim Week. This colourful and vibrant line includes bikinis, monokinis, one-piece swimsuits, and cover-ups. The collection is designed to celebrate all body types, empowering women to feel confident and beautiful. 'Everyone knows I love being near a pool or a beach. I finally decided to turn my passion into a business and create my swimwear brand,' Megan shared. 'It was only right that we kick off Hot Girl Summer with this launch and provide Hotties of all body types with the official Hot Girl uniform. I used to shop at Walmart growing up, so it's full circle to have my own line there. I'm so grateful for their support.' Megan's anime announcement is particularly exciting for South African fans who have embraced anime and hip-hop culture alike. With the new series coming to Prime Video, it will be easily accessible to viewers across South Africa, where streaming platforms continue to grow in popularity. Her unique blend of music, fashion, and anime storytelling offers a fresh cultural fusion that resonates globally. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
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.
Otago Daily Times
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
'Bigger and better things': Chch band 'buzzing' at chance to step into spotlight
Selwyn Sounds openers Castaway could be on the verge of their big break after being invited to perform at the prestigious NZ On Air Showcase, which will feature four of the country's most promising up-and-coming artists. Held on June 26 in Auckland, the showcase gives rising local talent the chance to perform original music in front of key industry figures, ensuring they're on the radar when it comes time to pitch new singles. The Christchurch-based band is the only South Island act set to take part in the event. They will be joined by fellow performers Frankie Venter, The Boondocks, and Tusekah. 'We're feeling excited and ready to go up there and play some original music, show them what we've got,' said Castaway guitarist and lead vocalist Jackson Stewart. Castaway, from left, Austen Rangi, Jackson Stewart, Joseph Martin, Rhys Blast and Jack Hassell, will perform at the prestigious NZ On Air Showcase next month. Photo: Supplied 'He's obviously been following along and thinks we're at a point where we're ready for this opportunity and we jumped at it. 'The boys were buzzing, they were super stoked,' Stewart said. Turning a passion for music into a sustainable career can be tough, with progress often hard to measure. That's why opportunities like this are so meaningful, Stewart said. 'It definitely lights a spark for us and lets us know we're on the right track, it makes us want to keep doing it.' Over the years, the NZ On Air Showcase has been a launching pad for many successful acts, including L.A.B, Drax Project, Brooke Fraser and Auckland alternative pop duo Balu Brigada, who moved to New York and now boast more than 2.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify. 'It's a massive opportunity that could lead to bigger and better things,' Stewart said. Before heading to Auckland, Castaway will play a hometown show at Space Academy on June 19 to celebrate the completion of their six-single EP, Nodule, which they've been working on over the past year-and-a-half. It was capped off with the release of Pretty Little Liar on Friday, a pop-rock inspired track detailing the pursuit of a toxic relationship. 'It's nice to be able to cap that period we were in and start to move on to the next thing,' said vocalist and drummer Joseph Martin.
Buzz Feed
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
19 Shows That Were Canceled Before They Ever Even Aired
It's no easy feat to land a TV series on a network, and even more difficult to sustain it for more than a season. For example, Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk revealed that the show had been rejected for 10 years by South Korean studios. Once it landed on Netflix, though, it became a phenomenon. Networks have to take risks to ensure a show's success, but sometimes, there are early signs that it just won't work. Then, there's the creative differences between the networks and the shows' creators. The vision doesn't align, and then we see promising TV series getting shelved. It's unfortunate, especially when you look at recent attempts at reboots (i.e., Lizzie McGuire, The Boondocks) that bolster either star power or cultural authority. Below is a list of 19 television series that got canceled before they even had the opportunity to air. 1. One of the most beloved cartoon series of all time, The Boondocks, was set for a reboot at HBO Max, but Sony ultimately " pulled the plug," according to Cedric Yarbrough (who voiced Tom DuBois and Colonel H. Stinkmeaner). Later, Gary Anthony Williams (Uncle Ruckus) revealed that the Aaron McGruder-helmed reboot was canceled because it was taking "too long to make." 2. Behind-the-scenes controversy surrounding Our Little Genius, a game show created by Mark Burnett, led Fox to cancel it just a week before its scheduled premiere. The show featured child prodigies answering post-secondary-level questions, but concerns over its integrity arose. According to the New York Times, a parent reported that a production team member had reviewed topics with a contestant and their parent, even providing answers to at least four questions, prompting the network to cancel the show before it aired. 3. Louis C.K.'s animated series, The Cops, which he co-created and was set to star in, was initially slated to air on TBS. However, the network canceled the show after allegations of the comedian's history of sexual misconduct became public. 4. NBC's Ultimate Slip 'N Slide, a competition show based on the classic water toy, was set to premiere in 2021. However, a Giardia outbreak on set forced production to shut down and ultimately led the series to be canceled entirely. 5. HBO's alt-history drama Confederate reimagined America where the South won the Civil War and slavery still existed. Needless to say, the content alone raised backlash and concern. Created by Game Of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, HBO confirmed in January 2020 that the show was axed. 6. The unaired reality two-hour special titled Seriously Dude, I'm Gay centered on two heterosexual men attempting to convince those around them that they were gay. The premise sparked significant backlash from LGBTQ+ advocacy groups. Creative consultant Christian McLaughlin suggested to People that pressure from GLAAD led Fox to cancel the show. 7. Cortes y Moctezuma, a show focusing on Hernán Cortés, was supposed to premiere on Amazon Prime, but due to COVID-19, production halted and the show was canceled. The show starred Javier Bardem with Steven Spielberg among the show's executive producers. 8. Hieroglyph was Fox's attempt to make history sexy, yet things didn't come together the way they'd hoped. The official description of the show said it focused on a "notorious thief who is plucked from prison to serve the Pharoah, forcing him to navigate palace intrigue, seductive concubines, criminal underbellies and divine sorcerers, as he races to stop the downfall of one of history's greatest civilizations.' Only one episode was filmed, while the script for a few more episodes was completed. The network eventually decided it wasn't worth it, per EW. 9. The Law & Order universe was going to expand with its first-ever prosecution-focused series titled Law & Order: For The Defense. Dick Wolf and NBC scrapped the spin-off idea, with some sources saying it wasn't meeting what Wolf hoped it would become. 10. In 2013, the late Shawty Lo was supposed to star in an Oxygen reality show titled All My Babies' Mamas, focusing on his relationship with the 10 mothers of his 11 children. It ultimately sparked backlash. Color of Change claimed it was an "inaccurate, dehumanizing, and harmful perception of Black families," and the show was yanked from Oxygen's programming, per NPR. 11. An American adaptation of The IT Crowd failed to actually make it to air after several attempts. NBC ordered a full series, but it didn't even make it to production because the network's chairman wasn't necessarily impressed. Then, another attempt was made in 2014 with Bill Lawrence as producer. However, this also failed to materialize. In recent years, there have been talks to revive the US adaptation for a third time, with Graham Lineman reportedly involved. 12. A reboot of Disney's Lizzie McGuire unfortunately got pulled in 2024. The show would've followed a grown-up version of Hilary Duff's character. Creative differences led Disney+ to pull the plug, according to The Hollywood Reporter. 13. The success of 1999's Cruel Intentions led Fox to commission a spin-off prequel series titled Manchester Prep. However, there appeared to be significant pushback due to the series' nature. Eventually, it was repackaged as a movie titled Cruel Intentions 2 with Amy Adams in the role of Kathryn Merteuil. 14. The Star Wars universe would've taken an interesting turn with the launch of Star Wars Detours, an animated series that George Lucas worked on alongside Robot Chicken creators Seth Green and Matthew Senreich. Despite having completed 39 episodes, the show was ultimately shelved after Disney bought LucasFilm, and the company put its resources towards other efforts in the franchise, EW reports. 15. The nostalgia surrounding the Powerpuff Girls in the past decade led the CW to order a live-action series. Unfortunately, in 2023, they decided to cancel the show altogether because it was a "miss." CW chairman and CEO Mark Pedowitz said the pilot didn't work and felt too "campy." 16. NBC was supposed to revive the '90s series Coach with Craig T. Nelson reprising the lead role of Coach Hayden Fox nearly two decades after the show ended. According to Variety, NBC nixed the show, citing creative differences. 17. Chad Ochocinco and Evelyn Lozada landed a reality show based on their relationship titled Ev And Ocho. However, after Ochocinco was charged for assaulting Lozada, VH1 decided against airing the show. 18. Once upon a time, Adam Sandler was set to debut a show titled The Mayor on The WB, which centered around the adventures of an 18-year-old who ends up becoming the mayor of Colebrook. Unfortunately, network executives weren't pleased with the show's creative direction and canceled it. 19. From the mind of Dane Cook came the comedy series Next Caller, focused on a group of radio jockeys in NYC working together on a call-in show about relationships. However, the four filmed episodes ultimately never aired because of creative differences between NBC and Dane Cook, per the Hollywood Reporter.
