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Everything You Want To Know About Ghost Month 2026 But Were Terrified Too Ask….

… gets answered here! And we got a look into what’s coming in the future too! If the offerings this year look pale in comparison (pardoning the pun), then at least Ghost Month 2026 has one banger worth examining.

Ghost Month 2026As Ghost Month 2026 is in full swing and some people are observing this tradition every which way, it seems the media side is light this year. But all is not lost for those daring to pierce the veil (or travel to that country) to seek them out! Usually that’s a bad thing, but for those couch paranormal enthusiasts and investigators, that’s the only way to keep going in terms of tracking what comes out around this time of year! As for the actual Hungry Ghost Festival itself, that falls on August 27, 2026,

The month itself is approaching the end of the first week. It began August 13 and will last till September 10, 2026. And in Malaysia, the film to keep an eye out on, assuming it gets international distribution is Da Shi Ye: Seventh Month Getai《大士爺：七月歌台》, which is produced by D Channel.

The story uses getai performances, Seventh Month taboos, folk legends and the worship of Da Shi Ye, the guardian deity overseeing wandering spirits during the festival. Director JeRR PS Rion said roughly 90 per cent of the film takes place around a specially constructed getai stage, and the production includes original getai songs rather than merely using the festival as decorative wallpaper. It will open theatrically in October 2026. At the time of writing, no international distributor or streaming arrangement has been confirmed.

Source:

https://theinterview.asia/info/%E7%BB%BC%E8%89%BA/196160/

On the Cinematic Front….

This Old House (And Me) Ghost Month 2026 The Chinese folk-horror film 古村迷宅 is set for release on the fifteenth day of Ghost Month, deliberately on the day of the Zhongyuan Festival itself. With the date of August 27th set, let the gates of Hell open to unleash all kinds of spirits upon humanity, and yes, foot fetishes are included too! There’s no official title, but I like to call it This Old House (And Me).

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In 2026, Will Disney’s D23 Announce a Gargoyles Revival? The Online Hype Fails To Register The Obvious….

Let’s be logical: three long-time friends in the studio and not fully talking about the Gargoyles revival is the tell all. They are name dropping rather than reliving fond times at the recording booth.

Disney's Gargoyles Revival?If Disney is officially creating a Gargoyles revival as an animated series, then this weekend’s D23 in Anaheim would be the best time to announce it. Instead, a lot of other pop culture media sites (including cbr.com) are hinging their reports on a few words said by Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes on their Dropping Names with Brent and Jonny podcast on July 29, 2026 (titled Michael Dorn and His Untold Stories). The voice actor who voiced Puck in the original Gargoyles series, revealed that he’d apparently heard some interesting news around the 56 minute mark.

“They’re doing Gargoyles again!”

Frakes was surprised. When the conversation turned to what exactly that meant, Spiner clarified: “I was told this morning. It’s another animated series.”

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Whether this is true or not remains up to Disney to officially confirm, and original show creator Greg Weisman hasn’t said anything about it either. As of writing, neither has happened. And in terms of the podcast, Dorn did not bat an eye. It’s as though he’s forgotten he voiced Coldstone, whose unfinished story would certainly be nice to see continued. When considering all three worked on the show in various degrees of “separation,” to have Michael not even care says it all.

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CREATORVC’s Next Idea: Icons of Anime, Is It Too Late To Provide Your 5cents?

The upcoming Icons of Anime documentary from CREATORVC wants to explore how anime grew into a cultural force in the West. But with decades of academic study, fan history and projects like The Anime Business already covering the territory, finding a fresh perspective may be its biggest challenge.

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Anyone on social media or who has supported a project from CREATORVC before may have gotten the news. And if you haven’t heard about Icons of Anime, their next project, there’s not much to get excited about. Quite frankly, they are showing up late. While there are various studies about the fandom from various perspectives, to stand out really means finding something new that hasn’t been done before. Although the survey page is still active, maybe it’s not too late to contribute. Recent podcasts show they are enthusiastic, and Tim Eldred really hopes this can be made.

In the 90s, I had the good fortune to volunteer at a conference and get my education that way. Organized by the Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives (CAPI), New Culture for the Masses: The Universal Appeal and Global Reach of Japanese Popular Culture was considered one of the first major academic conferences of its kind focused strictly on modern Japanese pop culture. There were guest lectures examining how various aspects of Japanese media were making a significant impact in the West, and we weren’t restricted to anime.

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Which SDCC 2026 Exclusives Are Worth Waiting in Line For?

Titan Entertainment, Mondo, and artist Chris Uminga are the highlights of this year’s must-grab SDCC 2026 exclusives; with a lottery system back in play, fans will want a game plan before hitting the show floor.

SDCC 2026 ExclusivesThe big convention down in San Diego is almost here, and while I feel divided over where my allegiances should lean to first, I still have to see what I can ask my friends attending to pick up for me. Yes, some of these SDCC 2026 exclusives may be worthwhile grabbing while they are hot.

As for movies and special screenings, the biggest upcoming films naturally get a massive Hall H push, but that’s not why I follow this event from afar. I have to love Image Comics for their cheeky release, Dread the Hall H, and that read is simply spot-on!

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Is Virtuix’s New Omni One Virtual Reality Treadmill Ready for You?

Virtuix’s Omni One may help virtual reality feel more physical with its open-air treadmill design, harness support, and growing list of compatible VR games.

Omni One in UseOne of the greatest hurdles to making virtual reality mainstream is its interface. There needs to be more than just a headset and controllers to create a convincing sense of immersion. When tracking movement and tricking the human body into believing it’s in motion, what’s needed is more than an oversized hamster ball. That’s where the Omni One may fix all that. Instead of placing someone inside a confined space, its open-air design and harness may be exactly what’s needed to prevent falls while helping users feel like they’re truly part of the program.

Ready Player One had the right idea. The interface must be compact and portable enough that the hardware can be moved easily. Without that freedom, changing locations may feel awkward.

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My Life Without The Pokémon GO Grind and It’s Fantastic!

Even on YouTube, there are individuals saying they are stepping away from the Pokémon GO Grind, and after 10 years, will others follow?

Pokemon GO 10th Anniversary and the Pokémon GO GrindFor years, Pokémon Go was both a good and a bad obsession. Like Ash Ketchum, I’d light up whenever something new showed up and I raced to catch the latest pocket monster. However, the Pokémon GO Grind is very real and exhausting; honestly, I didn’t bother playing during the 10th anniversary party that took place last weekend. That’s because there’s nothing exciting about. Not even Gimmighoul holding a 10th Anniversary Coin seemed inspiring.

As for the big one coming up, the Global Fest event where there’s going to be Mega Mewtwo X or Mega Mewtwo Y, sure. However, since I like something to display on my table than on a mobile screen, maybe I’ll just hunt around for a model instead. The reason is not because the came is such a rinse and repeat action, but the release schedule for new ‘mon is so tiny, it makes playing on a regular basis boring.

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