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Piracy of Japan manga, literature causes $55bn loss a year
Kyodo News, Published on 08/11/2025
» KYODO — Lost revenue from illegal online viewing of Japanese manga and other publications worldwide was estimated at around ¥8.5 trillion (US$55.3 billion) annually, highlighting the extent of damage caused to rights holders by piracy websites, a recent study showed.
'Superman' aims to save flagging film franchise, not just humanity
AFP, Published on 12/07/2025
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Superman is often called upon to save the world from evildoers, but in his latest big-screen incarnation, he's also being asked to swoop in and save a franchise.
No stars? Comic-Con returns to roots as Hollywood strikes
AFP, Published on 21/07/2023
» SAN DIEGO - Comic books, video games and colorful "cosplay" outfits took center stage at Comic-Con as the giant pop culture event kicked off Thursday without its usual A-list stars due to the Hollywood strike.
Hong Kong political cartoon axed after ‘pressure’
Reuters, Published on 11/05/2023
» HONG KONG: A Hong Kong newspaper on Thursday scrapped a political cartoon after a four-decade run following a series of complaints by authorities, the cartoonist said, in what was seen as the latest blow to media freedom in the China-ruled city.
Ukraine's stand-up comics lift spirits with wartime laughs
AFP, Published on 03/03/2023
» KYIV (UKRAINE) - A joke about his mother's reaction to air raids gets a laugh of recognition for Anton Boldyrev as the young Ukrainian comedian performs stand-up at a Kyiv club.
Wayne Shorter, esoteric jazz elder, dies at 89
AFP, Published on 03/03/2023
» NEW YORK - Wayne Shorter, the storied saxophonist considered one of America's greatest jazz composers and among the genre's leading risk-takers, died on Thursday in Los Angeles. He was 89.
Captain Tsubasa creator targets real-life football glory
AFP, Published on 06/02/2023
» TOKYO - Japanese cartoon hero Captain Tsubasa inspired Lionel Messi and countless other football stars worldwide. Now its creator is laying down his pen and aiming for the top with his own real-life team.
Egypt dusts off pyramids for fashion, pop and art shows
AFP, Published on 05/12/2022
» CAIRO - Egypt is using the ancient grandeur of its pyramids as a backdrop for modern pop concerts and fashion shows, hoping to boost its image, tourism and the luxury brand sector beloved by its moneyed elite.
Pattinson suits up for macabre new 'Batman'
AFP, Published on 27/02/2022
» LOS ANGELES - Robert Pattinson had never been interested in playing a superhero -- until Ben Affleck quit his role as Batman, leaving the famous cape unexpectedly up for grabs.
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's the first bisexual Superman
AFP, Published on 12/10/2021
» NEW YORK - Superman fell for a reporter and now his son is doing the same, although this time the superhero's love interest is a man called Jay.