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Interview: Yoshiaki Nishimura Looks to Everyday Challenges and the “Invisible” for Modest Heroes, Studio Ponoc’s New Anthology

The former Studio Ghibli producer talks about Studio Ponoc's new anthology of short films from directors Hiromasa Yonebayashi, Yoshiyuki Momose, and Akihiko Yamashita.

Interview: Brazilian Director Gustavo Steinberg on Teaching Children About Fear in Tito and the Birds

We spoke to Brazilian director and producer Gustavo Steinberg about the animated film Tito and the Birds, which portrays fear as a disease that distorts and spreads.

Stranger Things Releases a “Title Tease” for Season 3

The description reads "In the summer of 1985, the adventure continues."

Today’s Google Doodle Honors the Haunting Works of Jewish Poet Nelly Sachs

Born on this day in 1891 Berlin, Jewish poet Nelly Sachs is the subject of today's Google Doodle.

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Exclusive: Adam Ruins Everything on What Happens When We Leave Black People out of the Gun Control Debate

In a new Adam Ruins Everything episode on gun control, host Adam Conover will talk about how "gun control conversations in America are always centered around what makes white people feel safe."

In Mirai, Mamoru Hosoda Uses Fantasy to Capture the Tender Dynamics of an Everyday Family

The director of Summer Wars, Wolf Children, and The Girl Who Leapt Through Time talks about his new film, a magical look into a family across generations.

Interview: Fireworks Co-director Nobuyuki Takeuchi Talks Animating Subtle and Un-Subtle Time Travel

"But do people see the film in this way? I’m kind of happy to know that. I’m like, 'Really?!'"

Last Week Tonight’s Season Finale Shows You Three Ways to Spot Authoritarian Leaders

In the season finale, John Oliver talks about the alarming trend towards authoritarian leaders using examples from Russia, Brazil, the Philippines, and more.

Dumbo's face painted like a clown in Tim Burton's Dumbo.

Watch the First Trailer for Tim Burton’s Dumbo and Cry

Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Eva Green, Finley Hobbins and Nico Parker star in the new Disney live-action film.

Sam Bee Spoofs Melania’s Creepy White House Christmas for Full Frontal‘s “Christmas on I.C.E.” Special

Full Frontal's holiday special will raise money to reunite families because "Christmas is a time for all families to be together. And so is every other day."