Digimon Adventure to receive anime reboot in April

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Popular anime series Digimon Adventure will get a clean slate thanks to an upcoming reboot.

Announced today, Toei Animation will released an updated retelling of the beloved anime. This time around, the series takes place in the year 2020. The company will also unveiled a brand new card game based on the upcoming series in the near future. A teaser trailer for the show can be seen below. The show will air on Japanese channels on Sundays at 9:00 a.m.

This news comes one month before the Japanese release of Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna. The movie takes place five years after the events of Digimon Adventure tri. Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna will be released in a subbed fashion in North American theaters on March 25, 2020. Tickets for this one night only event go on sale to the general public on Friday, February 7 here.

My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising to arrive in North American theaters on February 26

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Following the successful release of My Hero Academia: Two Heroes, Funimation Films have announced the arrival of My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising today. The film will make its way to theaters across North America for a limited release on February 26. Advance tickets will go on sale on January 31. You can check out the teaser trailer below.

My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising finds Deku and Co. protecting Nabu Island from forces of evil. The film, which made its debut in Japan last month, will arrive in theaters in subbed and dubbed formats. Funimation gained the distribution rights for the movie days before its Japanese release.

My Hero Academia is currently on its fourth season, which is slated to end tomorrow (January 11) in Japan. Debuting in 2016 in Japan, My Hero Academia has become one of the most talked about anime series in recent years. On March 13, the My Hero: One's Justice 2 video game will be released on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

Impro Theatre's Winterfest 2020 to deliver the best in improv in January

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The annual Impro Theatre Winterfest showcases some of the finest improv from Los Angeles and beyond. This year’s event, which takes place from January 6 through January 12, will continue the tradition with a slew of fantastic events.

Some of the shows lined up for this extravaganza include Bobby I'm Lost Presents: Tarantino, Ripley Improv Presents: Encounter, and Home For The Holidays. Aside from shows, a slew of workshops will be available for those looking to perfect their improv craft or simply get into the world. Some workshops include Getting Unstuck and Uncovering the Story with Jo McGinley and a youth workshop with Sara Mountjoy-Pepka and Laurie Jones.

You can see the full schedule below. Tickets for shows and workshops can be purchased here.

Shows

January 8th

8:00pm - The Tiny & Les Show and Det Andre Teatret

January 9th

8:00pm - Shell Company and IMPACT

9:30pm - Bobby I'm Lost Presents: Tarantino

10:30pm - Bearded Company Presents...

January 10th

8:00pm - Ratas de Dos Patas and Girls in the Bathroom

9:30pm - Det Andre Teatret

11:00pm -Sea Of Suggestions

January 11th

6:30pm - Dorothy Parker Unscripted

8:00pm - Tough Begonias and Ratas De Dos Patas

10:00pm - Shrew: Improvised Shakespeare

11:00pm - Ripley Presents: Encounter

January 12th

6:30pm - Best in Guest, Night Shift, and Impromptu

8:30pm - Home For The Holidays

Workshops

January 6th

10:00am - Comedy Technique with Brian Lohman

January 7th

10:00am - No Fear Accents and Dialects with Paul Rogan

January 8th

10:00am - Improvised Puppetry with Brian Jones

January 9th

10:00am - Getting Unstuck and Uncovering the Story with Jo McGinley

2:00pm - Pushing Emotions: Editing and Directing using Sound with Henrik Stoltz Vernegg

January 10th

10:00am - How to Improvise Like an Actor with Kari Coleman

2:00pm - Short Scenes with a lot of Umph with Mats Eldoen

January 11th

10:00am - Helpful Side Characters with Lisa Fredrickson

2:00pm - Improv for Women of Color with Ratas de Dos Patas

January 12th

10:00am - Youth Workshop with Sara Mountjoy-Pepka and Laurie Jones

2:00pm - Physicality in Improv with Ratas de Dos Patas

Ripley Improv to hold Alien Encounter: A Halloween Dance Party in downtown Los Angeles

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Ripley Improv kicked the week off by announcing their new Encounter show at the Impro Studio. With Halloween coming up, they’re looking to shake things up with a dance party in downtown Los Angeles.

Announced today, Alien Encounter: A Halloween Dance Party combines the typical Halloween goodness with their aforementioned Encounter show. Attendees arriving early can take part of some special mini quests and run into some unique characters.

Tickets for this 21+ event are on sale here. If you’re looking for a bit more excitement, the Close Encounter VIP ticket features some additional perks, including a ticket to a forthcoming Ripley Improv show. The party takes place Halloween night from 8 p.m. to midnight. You can watch a groovy promo clip for the event below.

Tickets for Ripley Improv’s upcoming Encounter run can be purchased at the Impro Theatre website. Encounter takes place every Friday from October 4 through December 6.

Ms. Marvel, She-Hulk, and Moon Knight shows headed to Disney+

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The biennial D23 Expo is taking place this weekend, and Marvel fans wanted some major Disney+ news. Fortunately, they got it with the reveal of television shows based on Ms. Marvel, She-Hulk, and Moon Knight today.

Fans have wanted to see these characters enter the MCU for years. In June, Mindy Kailing revealed Marvel had plans to bring Ms. Marvel to life. In 2017, James Gunn revealed he pitched a Moon Knight movie to Marvel. Moon Knight was originally slated to appear in Blade: The Series before the show’s cancellation. A Moon Knight TV show was in the works in 2006, but those plans were nixed. A She-Hulk movie was planned for the early ‘90s with Brigitte Nielsen playing the title character. While photos of Nielsen dressed as She-Hulk exist, the movie was never finished.

While these announcements were great, some folks are wondering about New Warriors, which was slated to be released last year. Following Freeform’s decision to not air the program, the show was put on the shelf.

Ms. Marvel, She-Hulk, and Moon Knight join an impressive slew of Marvel shows heading to the streaming service. In fall 2020, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier will premiere. Spring 2021 will see the premieres of WandaVision and a Loki series. A Hawkeye series will be released in the fall of 2021. An animated What If? series is also in the works.

Disney+ will launch on November 12 with the monthly price of $6. Head to their website for more information.

'The Portal' delivers 'Twilight Zone' madness every Sunday at the Impro Theatre

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From Ripley Improv to The Improvised Generation, Los Angeles’ Impro Theatre is the home of fantastic performances every week. Now, they’re headed to another dimension on Sundays.

The Portal, which is produced by Jo McGinley, is a tribute to the classic series The Twilight Zone. Each week, the audience can throw suggestions to be used during three segments. With the talented individuals on stage, things can get wild in an instant.

What makes this show special is anyone in the world can watch it unfold from their devices. You can livestream the event every Sunday on their Twitch channel. If you’re in the Los Angeles area, you can pick up tickets here to catch it in person. The Portal begins at 5 p.m. PST/8 p.m. EST.

Tomorrow (August 17), Kirsten Farrell, Lisa Fredrickson, Brian Michael Jones, Stephen Kearin, Nick Massouh, and Mike Rock will be part of the cast. Next Sunday (August 25), the cast will include Ted Cannon, Lisa Fredrickson, Madi Goff, Stephen Kearin, Nick Massouh, Jo McGinley, and Mike Rock. The lineup can change, so be sure to check out their website for updated information.

The five best games from Play NYC 2019

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This past weekend, hundreds of developers showcased their latest and future games at Play NYC. With thousands packing the Metropolitan Pavilion, many walked away with their new favorite game. We look at five games that stood out at NYC”s biggest gaming convention. Follow Play NYC on Facebook and Twitter for updates on next year’s event.

Hey Cutie

Developed by One Method Monkey, Hey Cutie combines the excitement of dating with the thrill of board games. Your goal is to date as many people as possible, and there's a wide variety of individuals for your choosing. In order to win their hearts, though, you must build stats and throw on some fancy attire. The Kickstarter for Hey Cutie is set to go live in September. You can sign up for their mailing list here.

Battle Royale For Your Heart

Mixing battle royales and romance, visual novel Battle Royale For Your Heart lets you find a partner both on and off the battlefield. Developed by LegendEx Games, you'll be able to choose from multiple partners. If you're only interested in battle, you can simply ignore the romance portion. You can download the demo here.

Tomato Smush Bois

Developed by Blake Andrews, Tomato Smush Bois is a great throwback to '80s gaming. In the game, your goal is to destroy as many tomatoes as possible. As you continue doing damage, the screen becomes drenched in red and green pixels. While there's no release date for this game, follow Andrews on Twitter for any updates.

Repertoire

Repertoire allows you to make beautiful music without any prior music experience. All you need is a smartphone and your fingers. Developed by Playful People, this game features a plethora of beloved piano classics such as Bach's "Little Prelude No. 939" and Chopin's "Grande Valse Brillante". You can pick up a free beta test version here.

The Last Hex

Developed by That Indie Studio, The Last Hex is a deckbuilding RPG in the vein of Slay the Spire and Dimensions of Dreams. After picking your class, you're off to battle numerous enemies in randomized worlds. With the correct cards in hand, you'll be able to fend them off. The game is currently in early access.