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Edohotep
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Senior Writer at Otakunoculture.com, and regular contributing writer for Absolute Underground Magazine (Victoria, BC). Fan of animation, ancient cultures and the paranormal.
The creatures in #ForgottenIsland kept me more intrigued than its familiar friendship lessons, though I wish this #DreamWorks adventure gave Jo’s past more room to breathe, my #moviereview at:
DreamWorks Forgotten Island: When All Is Not Lost
Forgotten Island may not be fully amazing, but to offer a tale about two lost souls, one found and another feeling wreched is key to how this tale got formed.
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October 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Ghost stories, cosmic dread and monsters galore make these 10 #Halloween styled #comicbooks and #graphicnovels this month’s must reads. Check out my list at:
Ten Scary Halloween Themed Comic Books to Read This October!
This year's lineup of Halloween themed comic books is sure to please readers young and old, and not skip a beat for what's important for fans of long running franchises (or authors of the macabre) too!
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October 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Sam Wiebe’s #ShotInVancouver offers plenty for a #FilmHistory enthusiast to savour, but its preview copy leaves me wanting an index, deeper production stories and a chapter on the city’s animation industry.
To the West Coast and Not Beyond! Shot in Vancouver: Adventures in Hollywood North Dives Deep Into Pop Culture History in BC!
Shot in Vancouver traces the productions that helped shape British Columbia’s screen industry. Sam Wiebe’s book rewards curiosity with familiar favourites and local discoveries, although its preview copy leaves some gaps.
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October 3, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Victoria’s #Halloween2026 stage lineup has 15 ways to get spooky, from an all-drag Rocky Horror to a werewolf western and devilish cabaret in #VictoriaBC.
Halloween 2026 in Victoria, BC: From Spooky Performance Theatre to Wicked Markets, This List Has ‘Em All
No this in't Pokemon, but it seems Halloween 2026 in Victoria, BC will be packed with enough variety to please little ones and big ones with this collection of top picks on what to do that isn't corporate sponsor related.
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October 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Is Legend of the White Dragon secretly about Jason David Frank himself? I couldn't shake that feeling watching this one. Full review on the site. #PowerRangers #WellGoUSA
Legend of the White Dragon: Jason David Frank’s Last Farewell
A disgraced superhero hides from the city he failed while a rival schemes for the same power in Legend of the White Dragon. It's a rough, re-edited passion project, but Jason David Frank's sincerity makes it worth a look.
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October 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM
In part two on what’s good to watch this #october for #Paranormal #TV the shift seems to be more on #comedy #ghosthunting rather than anything else. Read on at:
A 2026 Paranormal TV Guide. It’s All Yuks From Here (Part Two)
There's not much originality to be found in this year's 2026 Paranormal TV Guide unless you want your comedy front and center!
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October 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM
A 2026 Paranormal TV Guide: Is Anything Spooky Good Playing Anymore? (Part One)

The answer is yes, on streaming, but on the broadcast front, it’s the same ol’ same ol for returning shows. As for the newer stuff, we have our thoughts on what’s coming in this year's Paranormal TV Guide.
A 2026 Paranormal TV Guide: Is Anything Spooky Good Playing Anymore? (Part One)
The answer is yes, on streaming, but on the broadcast front, it’s the same ol’ same ol for returning shows. As for the newer stuff, we have our thoughts on what’s coming in this year's Paranormal TV Guide.
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September 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Deathgasm II Goremageddon brings back Brodie’s undead bandmates, messy romance and gloriously excessive gore in #cinemas and #streaming. It’s a bloody good time to catch them “undead!” #Horror #Comedy #HeavyMetal #moviereview at:
A Killer 10 Year Reunion: Deathgasm II Goremageddon’s Metal Mayhem Is Just That!
Deathgasm II Goremageddon reunites Brodie with his bandmates from beyond the grave in a louder, bloodier sequel. Its romance keeps the chaos grounded, though newcomers will need to see the first film to follow along.
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September 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM
ICYMI, the anniversary release of Break Blade by Titan Manga brings high fantasy #magic and #mecha action to America finally, and it’s worth checking out! Info at:
Break Blade Vol 1, Celebrating 20 Years of a Mecha Manga Classic
Born without magic in a world powered by quartz, Rygart Arrow is drawn into a war that pits old friends against each other. Titan Manga’s release of Break Blade Vol 1 is not just a reintroduction to English-language readers but also an anniversary celebration!
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September 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Fall's animated slate goes big: #Avatar's dual return, #TheVermilionMask's cursed revenge tale, #CyberpunkEdgerunners2's Night City chaos, and #BassXMachina's steampunk justice. My preview examines what's good about them at:
Top 10 Fall Animated Series on Streaming Worth Watching (Part Two)
In Part Two, Chibi Ed is all cozy for the next round Fall animated series to enjoy! With returning favourites and something new, he's not leaving the comfort of home anytime soon.
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September 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Family secrets and second chances collide this Fall in part one of my look at what new #animation #streaming #series is playing now or soon! Part one at:
Top 10 Fall Animated Series on Streaming Worth Watching (Part One)
Chibi Ed’s all ears for these Fall Animated Series! Part One brings five fun picks packed with fantasy, mystery, and zombie-slaying adventure.
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September 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Just what exactly does this latest #ResidentEvil reimagining want to do? For fans of the original, there’s some good callbacks but as for that finale, well.... #moviereview #spoileralert at:
When The Bells Toll in Resident Evil 2026, Who’s Next To Die?
The big question I have here is whether Resident Evil is still Resident Evil, or is it The Dunwich Horror in disguise?
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September 25, 2026 at 2:01 PM
A bomb threat, a viral video, and a cop who can't tell truth from taunt: #Suzuki=Bakudan (aka Bomb) is a slow-burn #crime #thriller that lingers. #moviereview at
Why Suzuki=Bakudan Delivers an Unforgettable Psychic Villain
There's a bad moon rising in Suzuki=Bakudan, a crime thriller that's more than a slow burn than anything else. You're here to watch Jirō Satō's performance's performance more than anything else!
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September 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Victoria’s collectable scene is getting crowded, but are local #swapmeets offering enough #toys #tcg #ccg and #sportcards to survive? Same vendors, same products, same pie. #yyj #yyjevents
Victoria’s Collectable Scene Is Booming, But Is There Enough Pie for This Explosive Growth?
Victoria’s collectable scene is getting crowded with back-to-back monthly events. Whether this city has enough collectors, vendors, and discretionary dollars to sustain them all is a bigger question than whether we gotta collect ’em all!
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September 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Arrr, Peril at Pincer Point is a wickedly fun Lovecraftian sea shanty hitting up #filmfestivals far and wide! Catch this if you can, with this very late #Fantasia #moviereview at:
Shiver Me Timbers! There Be A Peril At Pincer Point, or Is That a Tear On Yer Shoulder?CER POINT
As Peril at Pincer Point sails into more film festivals, this shanty is more than one part Hammer but also another part, H.P. Lovecraft? Or should we say, The Fog, if you want the scares to be real?
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September 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Optimus Prime Awakening isn’t just a farewell to the #transformers legacy. What’s presented hints at a cosmic future where “Till all are one” means far more than a battle cry. #Transformers #OptimusPrime #fantheory #editorial #review at:
Decoding Optimus Prime Awakening, A New Chapter or Closure?
Optimus Prime Awakening sends its iconic hero on a spiritual journey through alternate realities, ancient symbols and a mysterious force beyond the Primes. From the Flower of Life to Energon’s possible consciousness, this short may be quietly setting up the boldest change to the IP. Until Hasbro announces something or nothing, the setup can be just as threatening or a reinvention....
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September 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Mumm-Ra: The Ever-Living turns #ThunderCats’ greatest villain into a dimension-hopping tyrant with no interest in becoming a better person, which is why I’m already wondering when he’ll cross paths with Cobra Commander. @DynamiteComics #review at:
Mumm-Ra, The Ever Living and also Ever Lasting? Could He Be Dynamite Comic’s New Master Villain?
Mumm-Ra: The Ever-Living turns #ThunderCats’ greatest villain into a dimension-hopping tyrant with no interest in becoming a better person, which is why I’m already wondering when he’ll cross paths with Cobra Commander. @DynamiteComics #review at:
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September 19, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Demona’s war is no longer about revenge alone, it’s about shaping the next generation of gargoyles, whether Angela or Brooklyn and Katana’s stolen egg wants it or not. #dynamitecomics #Gargoyles #history #analysis at:
Demona’s War With The Gargoyles: Her Past, Present and Future along with Predictions on What’s to Come
In this continuing look at Demona's history, we see how things fall into place as she once had a daughter, tried to turn another and failed. As for another generation.... it seems creator Greg Weisman has ideas, and readers will be in for quite the ride!
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September 19, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Revisiting Gargoyles reveals #Demona’s tragedy in a harsher light, from her hatred of humanity to the choices that doomed the clan, just what that means in #dynamitecomics #Gargoyles monthly series is explored. With the 2nd issue out, has anything changed?
The Dark Ages of Demona’s Relationship with Disney Gargoyles – A Look Back
As most fans know, Dynamite Comics' new monthly series picks up where the previous comics left off. Yet with Demona's past still shaping the present, the Dark Ages saga may be far from finished. This overview concentrates on the animated series and Dynamite Comics monthly Gargoyles series; the earlier Slave Labor Graphics stories are not covered in detail.
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September 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Mermaid romance, giant robots and ecstatic chaos make #ChaO a colourful #anime delight, returning for a second splash on Blu-ray and digital in Canada very soon! #Anime #GKIDS Info at:
Love at First Splash: ChaO Comes Home!
ChaO brings its colourful mermaid romance, giant robots and boundless energy home on Blu-ray, with a digital release planned for Canadian viewers.
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September 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The wild #Pokémon parody BALLS The Monster-Catchin’ Musical Comédy is unleashing its “leaked bootleg” at #NYCC before everyone can catch it free on YouTube. #Musical #Theatre at:
You Won’t Have to Catch ‘Em All in NYC! BALLS The Monster-Catchin’ Musical Comédy Hits YouTube For Free!
BALLS The Monster-Catchin’ Musical Comédy returns with an interactive NYCC screening before its filmed stage production premieres free on YouTube.
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September 15, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Old-school puppetry gives #TheMandalorianAndGrogu some handcrafted charm, but its familiar adventure and standard extras left me wondering whether #StarWars needs fresh blood, #moviereview at: https://otakunoculture.com/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-home-video-review/
The Mandalorian and Grogu Won’t Save Star Wars, But It’s Honestly Kind of Charming
At long last, The Mandalorian and Grogu is on home video (released August 25, 2026) and was it worth it for the bonus features?
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September 15, 2026 at 2:01 PM
A great movie deserves more than basic extras, and #MinionsAndMonsters delivers its best laughs in the feature itself in this #BluRay #moviereview at:
From Sunset Strip to Cthulhu’s Lair: Minions and Monsters Pulls Off a Wonderful, Essential Send-Up
With Minions and Monsters now out on home video, it's a terrific film, but where's the beef? The bonus features need to be buffed up to match the tribute the film makes.
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September 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
#ACMECorporation began as a simple #cartoon label before becoming #LooneyTunes’ most explosive #MacGuffin, leaving #WileECoyote and generations of Toons to deal with the fallout.
On How ACME Corporation Became Warner Bros. Greatest #1 MacGuffin For Cartoons
Spoiler Alert: This study on ACME Corporation considers Dr. Lorre’s role in Coyote vs. ACME and its connection to Looney Tunes: Back in Action, along with Who Framed Roger Rabbit since these films brings together live-action and animated worlds together.
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September 13, 2026 at 2:01 PM
The Mummy 4 is finally filming! As for plot, who knows? I offer my ideas since it returns to the franchise's roots and on why #Egypt #mythology matters! #imhoteplives! #editorial at:
A Doomed Romance and Why The Mummy 4 Needs Continuity, Not Schisms
After many decades, The Mummy 4 is going back to its roots, and with most of the original cast back, just how will the story continue?
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September 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM