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Crunchyroll to end Funimation streaming service on April 2, 2024

February 7, 2024 Frederick Linsmeyer
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Anime fans still using Funimation to stream anime were alerted today to an email informing them of the service’s discontinuation as of Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024. In late 2020, Sony subsidiary Funimation initiated a transaction to purchase Crunchyroll from Warner …

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SPY×FAMILY CODE: White arrives in North American theatres this April

February 7, 2024 Frederick Linsmeyer
SPY×FAMILY CODE: White

Get ready for an epic family adventure with SPY×FAMILY CODE: White as Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment have teamed up to bring the flick, in Japanese with English subtitles and dubbed in English, to cinemas worldwide. Spymasters in Canada can …

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Anime, Television

Samsung rolls out Crunchyroll to its Smart TVs this week

February 6, 2024 Frederick Linsmeyer
Crunchyroll and Samsung

It’ll be easier than ever for users of Samsung Smart TVs to watch anime as the electronics company is partnering with Crunchyroll to bring the streaming service right to their screens. Already available on devices in the United States, Crunchyroll …

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Vancouver to host seven games for 2026 World Cup

February 6, 2024 Frederick Linsmeyer
BC Place

Although it’s still two years away, a tentative schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now available, revealing the number of games planned for Vancouver. BC Place Stadium (pictured at top) will host seven games during the tournament, the …

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Crunchyroll shows its love for February with free anime!

February 3, 2024 Frederick Linsmeyer
Crunchyroll Valentine's Day 2024

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, anime streaming giant Crunchyroll has more than a dozen romance series to woo fans over with this month. This lovely selection of classic and new favourites are ad-supported for those without a paid …

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Movies

Cineplex to offer five dollar movies every Tuesday this month

February 2, 2024 Frederick Linsmeyer
Cineplex SilverCity Riverport Cinemas

We all know Tuesdays are generally cheaper when going to the movies, but Cineplex is taking that a step further with $5 movie tickets and $5 small popcorn on every Tuesday in February. According to a press release put out …

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Music

Audio of Ikimonogakari’s THE FIRST TAKE performance released today

February 2, 2024 Frederick Linsmeyer
Ikimonogakari

Last December, Japanese pop band Ikimonogakari appeared on THE FIRST TAKE to perform their hit song “Blue Bird” and now the audio from that video is available across multiple digital platforms. Fans will easily recognize the tune as the third …

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Local

Kawaii edition of popular Japanese market returns this March

February 1, 2024 Frederick Linsmeyer
Japan Market

The first Japan Market of 2024 is scheduled for the beginning of March and, for the first time, will span three days packed full of shopping opportunities, food and live entertainment. Kawaii Japan Market is a three-day-long event, running March …

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Gaming, Videos

Death Stranding 2, Stellar Blade, Rise of the Ronin and more shown during State of Play

January 31, 2024 Frederick Linsmeyer
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The first State of Play for 2024 came in hot with 43 minutes of games coming the PS4, PS5 and PS VR2 systems throughout this year and into next. A follow-up State of Play is scheduled for Tuesday, February 6th, …

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Anime, The Otaku Culture

Crunchyroll to launch new weekly podcast for anime fans

January 31, 2024 Frederick Linsmeyer
Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect

Tune in weekly to Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect, a new English language roundtable podcast that dives deeper into anime’s global impact on culture. Created in partnership with Sony Music Entertainment, three of Crunchyroll’s very own — Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec …

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