AI UN-Appreciation Day July 16th

AI Appreciation Day is coming up on July 16th.

To celebrate, we’ll be hosting an AI *UN-Appreciation Day, with a one-night theatrical return for 'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die.'

Followed by a live-streamed Q&A with Gore Verbinski, writer Matthew Robinson, and special guests. pic.twitter.com/oNY8AFkWF4

— Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (@GLHFDDmovie) July 2, 2026

Two Of Us Screenings

The Culver Theater in LA is doing a 10th anniversary screening of The Nice Guys followed by a Q&A with Shane Black & Anthony Bagarozzi on July 22nd, and somehow it isn't sold out yet 👀 https://t.co/SvXI0AkMIc pic.twitter.com/5MdZQ9UTBn

— priscilla page (@BBW_BFF) July 1, 2026

One Piece Night Returns To Dodger Stadium

Official in-person shots of the Straw Hat & OPTCG Dodgers Luffy DON!! for tonight's @Dodgers x One Piece Game Night! ⚾️👒

Have fun out there to everyone going 🫡 pic.twitter.com/Mmy4vhBWtV

— Andy Collectz (@AndyCollectz) July 2, 2026

Hundreds of fans have lined up outside of Dodger Stadium already ahead of One Piece Night 🤯

First pitch is still over 5 hours away.

The first 52,000 fans in attendance will receive the special straw hat and trading card. pic.twitter.com/ki366wYVKw

— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) July 2, 2026

 

Oy, we were wondering why we hadn't heard about any anime events over there until now. Yeesh, enjoy getting card. Apparently, the cards are supposed to go for crazy prices for resell. 

Why?!? Shrekzel The Treat Of The Summer

Behold! The cinnamon sugar Shrekzel! https://t.co/v5IgyPvUUF pic.twitter.com/mJsnyl4hgf

— Inside Universal (@insideuniversal) July 1, 2026

This summer treat, available now, at Universal Studios, reminds us that Shrek is with us and a part of us all...

And, looks freaky as a $12 cinnamon sugar pretzel. Honestly, it looks like something more off-putting and horrific. The most obvious question about it: Why not just add green food coloring to it? Shrek's face does look like its been ripped-off.

Anime Expo 2026: Sold Out

🎉 Anime Expo 2026 is officially SOLD OUT! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who purchased a credential! We can't wait to welcome you all tomorrow for a weekend filled with anime, manga, music, gaming, cosplay, and community! Please note there will be no on-site registration or… pic.twitter.com/5Ds9LMXddg

— Anime Expo (@AnimeExpo) July 2, 2026

The Ghost In Shell (Ohh, they went with the Engrish name) And Went With Prime? Oy

Coming soon from animation wonder house and makers of Dan Da Dan, Science Saru, is the Engrish and dumber version of the original, The Ghost In Shell, not simply Ghost in the Shell. Now, animation wise, this is gonna be great. Story wise...it's never going to be that cyberpunk police procedural you had years ago. It's also coming to Prime, which cares as much about anime as well...it doesn't. The release of New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT sort of cemented Amazon's care of curation of anime, which is like, " Here you go."

 

Why the name change? That's what the creator originally wanted it, but when you're trying to release internationally or for the American market it makes sense for name recognition and easy flow. It's strange to choose to add a "The" to it at this point.

 

Why is it going to be dumber? It's based more on the manga and if you've ever read it and compared it to the movies or series it's just not the same thing. Think much more of an over-the-top 80's/90's manga, because that's when it was created. There was no Laughing Man Arc from the book. A lot of the deeper stuff came from the series staff. And, that's not the case this time it looks like. We'll also see if it's outright as horny as the original too. Some stuff had to be taken out of the first print releases in North America.

 

It's a brand new dub voice cast and seeing Lizzie Freeman, who also was the voice of Pomni in Digital Circus, as the Fuchikoma robots is an interesting choice.

In the LA area for @AnimeExpo? Head to #KodanshaHouse on 7/2 and show your AX badge for priority access to a @thegits_animeEN party! Pick up merch + a poster to be signed at a meet & greet with the team behind the brand new anime and more... full info @ https://t.co/4OBaE2xfO3! pic.twitter.com/he8vlyvFnH

— Kodansha Manga (@KodanshaManga) June 30, 2026

Hollywood Cinema Arts Inc. Prop House Sale

 

L.A. Material caught this one: A huge Hollywood prop house sale

 

They have have 1200 items up for grabs and some have 0 bids on them. 

 

Hollywood Cinema Arts Inc. has been a trusted art and prop provider since 1988.

With over 55,000 paintings, pictures, and props, our facility is one of the largest providers to the motion picture, television and commercial industries.

Address: 8110 Webb Ave North Hollywood, CA 91605

Preview Items: July 16th, 17th, 20th, 21st, and 22nd from 8am-4pm

Pick Up Winning Items:  July 23rd, 24th, 27th, and 28th from 8am-4pm