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It’s been a big weekend for the Washington family.

While patriarch Denzel Washington chewed the scenery on multiplex screens in “Gladiator II,” the next generation of Washingtons stormed onto streaming with the film adaptation of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize winner “The Piano Lesson.” With the Netflix film, Denzel and Pauletta Washington’s kids — director Malcolm, actor John David and producer Katia — add to both their family mythos and Wilson’s legacy.

“We’re standing on the shoulders of the Wilsonians,” John David Washington told Variety at the film’s Los Angeles premiere on Nov. 19, listing artists who’ve appeared in Wilson’s works on stage and screen, including his father, Viola Davis, Samuel L. Jackson, Latanya Richardson Jackson, Stephen McKinley Henderson and Charles Dutton.

“They showed us how to do it,” he said. “Hopefully the younger generation will be inspired by what’s possible with these words.”

Malcolm,...

Sandra Bullock was warned not to marry her boyfriend? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Sandra Bullock has always kept her personal life relatively private, but one part of her past raised eyebrows. Her former teacher, Geraldine Filpi, warned Sandra not to marry Bryan Randall, her longtime boyfriend. Filip—now 81—told The National Enquirer, “If her mother was still alive, there’s no way Sandra should marry him.” Yikes. The advice was rooted in concerns about Randall’s past, specifically his rehab stint in the 90s. But Sandra? She wasn’t having it.

Sandra’s love life hasn’t exactly been a walk in the park. Before Randall, she married Jesse James, but their marriage ended in scandal after his public affair. But with Bryan, things felt different. Sandra once called him “the love of my life,” and anyone who’s seen her talk about him on Red Table Talk knows this was more than just a fling.

The music documentary Takin’ Care of Business took care of business at the inaugural Round Top Film Festival in Texas.

The film about Canadian rock musician Randy Bachman – founder of the bands The Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive – earned the Audience Award at the debut event in the small town 75 miles east of Austin. The feature directed by Tyler Measom explores how Bachman searched for decades for a precious musical instrument that was stolen from him – his beloved 1957 Gretsch 6120 guitar on which he wrote the hits “American Woman,” “Takin’ Care of Business,” and “You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet.”

“We are so honored to receive the Audience Award from the Round Top Film Festival!” said Russell Wayne Groves, producer of Takin’ Care of Business. “From the incredible festival founders, Shanna and Skylar Schanen, all the way to the amazing volunteers who kept things running smoothly, we are just humbled...

Among the Straw Hat crew of One Piece, we have Sanji, the suave, cigarette-smoking chef; a culinary genius who could probably charm a sea king with his cooking alone. Even his cast in Netflix’s Live-Action is perfect; Taz Skylar often makes gourmet meals that entice the other cast as well as fans. Then, on the other hand, we have Iñaki Godoy — whose cooking skills would make Sanji recoil in horror.

Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy | Credit: Tomorrow Studio

Recently, Iñaki Godoy took to Instagram to share a glimpse of his secret recipe, and let’s just say, it’s not a recipe for the faint-hearted — or for anyone with even the most basic sense of kitchen etiquette. But while Sanji would shake his head, fans can’t help but laugh at the sheer audacity of Iñaki’s unique cooking methods.

Iñaki Godoy’s Chaotic Cooking Video

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With a passion for cooking that refuses to die and an unwavering devotion to women, Sanji has become a fan favorite icon in people’s hearts. While having such absurd infatuation with the opposite sex, Sanji certainly has some of the most iconic moments, that have touched the viewers more than anyone else.

Sanji from One Piece | Credits: Toei Animation

What’s even more interesting is that Taz Skylar, Sanji’s Live-Action counterpart, also shares a mindset similar to Sanji’s! In a recent Fan Festival, Skylar shocked his fans with a confession about his love life. This confession isn’t just grounds for Taz to claim his bond with his character but may just give Sanji fans one more reason to love this character.

Skylar is Just Like Sanji, Even in Real Life! Taz Skylar as Sanji | Credits: Netflix

Taz Skylar is a famous British-Spanish actor and screenwriter, who...

The real-life Straw Hat Pirates are getting ready for their adventures in the One Piece live-action series for the second season. This time, their journey is going to be even more thrilling and dangerous as they are moving towards Alabasta to face one of the most dangerous villains in the series, Sir Crocodile.

One Piece live-action | Credit: Netflix

Thus, they need to be ready and become stronger if they want to defeat him and move forward. And while almost every member of the crew is training and getting stronger, the only two members who showed any actual growth were Taz Skylar, who plays Sanji, and Iñaki Godoy, who plays the protagonist, Monkey D. Luffy, in the live-action series.

Recently, Godoy shared a story on Instagram where he and Skylar were seen flexing their “abs” while shooting the second season of One Piece live-action. While Skylar’s growth was genuinely visible,...

This Valentine’s Day, One Piece fans celebrated the occasion with their very own live-action Sanji, Taz Skylar. The charismatic actor fixed the fans with Sanji’s signature cocktail, a Sanji Sour. The video showcased his ability to bartend, amongst all the other talents he possesses. The One Piece actor has truly stolen everyone’s hearts with how charming and silly he can be. He’s the perfect choice for the live-action version of Sanji, who doesn’t necessarily fall into the pervert trope of the original Sanji but rather a lady’s man.

Taz Skylar as Sanji in the One Piece live-action. [Credit: Netflix]

Skylar’s good looks and fit physique also helps his case as the perfect Sanji. While his charm within the One Piece live-action doesn’t work on the women, One Piece fans are more than happy to welcome his antics. More than that, the actor has...

Just like the red-colored lunch box that is used as a pivotal story-telling tool in Sunflower Girl, the story itself is packed full, except with a bunch of different themes and emotions. That’s particularly remarkable given Sunflower Girl just happens to be a short that clocks in at a mere thirteen minutes. However, that proves to be enough for director Holly M. Kaplan to convey what she was set out to.

The story here is rather simple. Rosie, a Chinese-American teenager, is asked by her mother to pick up her kid sister Amy from school. Her mother hands over to her the red tiffin box, packed with snacks for Amy. Rosie sets out to run the errand for her mother on her skateboard. On her way, she runs into Skyler and his best friend Cooper. It’s quite evident that Rosie has an innocent crush on Skyler, and from the look of it,...

Holly M. Kaplan is a second-generation Chinese-American filmmaker born and raised in New York City. Inspired by ties to her mixed Cantonese heritage, Holly is invested in bringing narratives about diversity and the Asian diaspora to the forefront with a focus on femme perspectives. “Sunflower Girl” a13-minute film sponsored by Netflix, is her latest work.

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The film begins with Rosie, a 13-year-old girl narrating her life story, arrives in her mother’s cleaners, where she gets a lesson on how family is above everything and the dangers of riding a skateboard in the city. She is also tasked with picking up her sister and giving her her lunch. The visuals then change into retro-looking imagery accompanied by fitting nostalgic music, while Rosie is still riding her skate, eventually reaching Skylar, the boy she seems to like, and his annoying friend,...

The Dateline team is expanding, with NBC News’ Blayne Alexander joining Lester Holt, Andrea Canning, Josh Mankiewicz, Keith Morrison, and Dennis Murphy.

Alexander is a four-time Emmy Award nominee who joined the network in 2019 and has been featured on many of its shows, like Today, NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, NBC News Now, and NBCNews.com. Viewers have counted on her reporting across a wide range of stories, including the 2022 and 2020 elections, the Covid-19 pandemic, and nationwide protests around racial injustice, to name a few.

“Blayne Alexander is an outstanding journalist who brings depth and perspective to every story she tells. Her ability to navigate complex topics has been evident throughout her career. We’re thrilled to officially welcome her to the Dateline family,” shared Liz Cole, senior executive producer of Dateline, and Paul Ryan, Executive Producer of Dateline, in a joint statement.

Alexander will hit the ground running this...

One Piece Live-Action changed the game for live-action adaptations, with more hits than misses, starting with some of the best casting choices of all time. The uncanny resemblance between the actors and the characters left fans awestruck. This likeness was not specific to their appearance but extended to their mannerisms as well. For instance, Iñaki Godoy had Luffy’s carefree attitude whereas Mackenyu was strong and straightforward like Zoro.

Taz Skylar as Sanji in Netflix’s One Piece | Credits: Netflix

The most surprising part of it all was the way the actors behaved around each other during interviews. Their shared dynamics instantly take us back to the early days of One Piece. If the characters existed in real life, they would be exactly like the actors who played them; and one instance shared by Taz Skylar is resounding proof of that!

Taz Skylar And Mackenyu are Real-Life Zoro and Sanji...

Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece has been a cultural phenomenon for 25 years, and it has been going strong as numerous manga artists of the next generation. The show has set a new standard with profound storytelling that will keep the viewers engrossed in it, making them anticipate what will take place in the next episode.

Zoro vs. Mihawk. Credits: Toei Animation

Not only does the title excel in featuring an unmatched world-building but it also features complex themes that make the journey of the Straw Hat Pirates so meaningful. The battles and walking through different walks of life have kept the viewers entertained for ages.

However, often the passionate fans of Oda-Sensei wonder about the inspiration behind the incredibly famous title. It turns out the mangaka was inspired by a Swedish children’s story about a pirate that set the very foundation for his Pirate show.

The Swedish Children’s...

The concept of killing the characters is one of the few things that Eiichiro Oda does not enjoy in One Piece. The manga creator has been working on his series for almost thirty years and to this day, he does not like the idea of killing his characters. And while there have been deaths in the series, Oda has made sure that they have a lasting impact on the narrative.

One Piece | Credit: Toei Animation

Among the characters who have died, the ones who have had the most impact on the series are definitely Ace and Whitebeard during the Marineford arc. However, according to a bizarre One Piece theory, another major character is going to die soon in the series as he shared an uncanny connection with Ace and Whitebeard.

This character is none other than Dracule Mihawk, the strongest swordsman in the world. His impending death comes from the...

Post-time skip Monkey D. Luffy from One Piece has a pretty huge chest scar whose memories are equally scarring. The death of his sworn brother, Portgas D. Ace, is one of the saddest arcs in One Piece history. But did you know that Luffy has previously had this peculiar scar and not from the terrifying marine, Akainu?

Roronoa Zoro, Luffy’s right hand and the swordsman of the Straw Hat Pirates, had quite an unfortunate mishap during the Ocean’s Dream Arc. Zoro ends up hypnotized and uses his iconic onigiri fighting style against Luffy, leaving an X-shaped scar on him. However, it’s important to note that the Ocean’s Dream Arc is a filler arc and the X mark is thinner than his current one.

What Happened in the Ocean’s Dream Arc of One Piece? Hypnotized Zoro attacking Luffy in Ocean’s Dream Arc. [Credit: Toei Animation]

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Among the few crews who have made it to the final saga in One Piece, the one that has achieved this with the least amount of effort is the Cross Guild organization. Although the organization was created by Crocodile and Dracule Mihawk, it is being led by Buggy, who is now one of the four Emperors of the Sea and has helped the organization gain a lot of influence in the pirate world.

Cross Guild in One Piece | Credit: Viz Media

Although the organization has a lot of members, there have been theories about other major characters joining Cross Guild. Be it members of the Big Mom Pirates or the leftover crew of Whitebeard Pirates, the hype around the Cross Guild as one of the main competitors for the One Piece treasure makes it alluring.

While there is no way to confirm the theories, Eiichiro Oda recently gave a big...

The production for the second season of One Piece live-action season 2 has started in Capetown, South Africa, and the Straw Hat Pirates of the widely popular Netflix series are all ready to once again prove themselves. This was recently portrayed by Taz Skylar, who plays Sanji in the live-action series, as the actor posted a video of him training for the upcoming battles.

Taz Skylar as Sanji | Credit: Netflix

As One Piece fans know, Sanji only uses his legs to fight his opponents in the series. Thus, Skylar has been focusing on training his legs since season 1, and he has gotten pretty good at it. His kicks are more smooth and powerful than ever, and every Sanji fan is excited to see his performance as they appreciate him for his hard work.

However, Skylar’s kicks have become so lethal that he is earning praise from Stephen Thompson, the professional...

Eiichiro Oda might have created One Piece as a mere Shonen manga, but to fans, it holds far greater significance. Over the course of its decades-long run, One Piece managed to show not only realistic evil but also realistic friendship. The one character who stands at the forefront of it is Nico Robin.

Nico Robin | One Piece | Credits: Toei

Yes, one of the most attractive One Piece characters, who always has Sanji drooling over her, has been the center of many important arcs. In fact, this lady has gone through hell and still manages to be the most intelligent and calm person among the crazy crew of the Straw Hats.

Nico Robin Finds Friendship and Herself in Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece

can’t stop thinking about the fact the strawhats took a traumatized 28 year old who wanted to die and turned her into the happiest girl in the world pic.

Romance books might not receive the same accolades and critical acclaim as other novels, but they consistently perform as some of the most popular and successful works of literature. This September, a new lineup of amazing projects from a variety of up-and-coming and returning voices offers diverse and engaging love stories that will capture the hearts of audiences. Whether they're heaving on the spice or simply a feel-good tale for anyone to enjoy, the incoming romance novels provide something for everyone and demonstrate the importance of love in literature.

The new releases in September demonstrate that romance books aren't one-dimensional and have a lot to offer to their audiences.

While slice-of-life narratives are some of the most popular romance novels today, there are also amazing works that blend genres. There are speculative fiction books like romance book series about aliens that draw readers into the romance genre. Additionally, books that...

The trailer for the Rosemary's Baby prequel Apartment 7A has arrived. The upcoming Apartment 7A is set in 1965 New York and follows the goings-on in the apartment building that housed the woman who gives birth to Satan's child before she ever moves in during the 1968 classic, based on the 1967 Ira Levin novel of the same name. The new Paramount+ movie, directed and co-written by Natalie Erika James, stars Julia Garner and Jim Sturgess alongside Kevin McNally and Dianne Wiest as Roman and Minnie Castevet, the characters played in the original movie by Sidney Blackmer and Ruth Gordon.

Paramount+ has unveiled the official trailer for Apartment 7A. Check it out below:

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Apartment 7A (2024)

In this psychological thriller, a young woman is forced into a mysterious cult after moving into a seemingly ordinary apartment complex. As strange events occur there,...

On August 25, 2024, Luffy actor Iñaki Godoy celebrated his 21st birthday, and he shared this delightful moment with his fans on Instagram. Godoy has recently risen to fame as he played the role of Monkey D. Luffy in the One Piece live-action adaptation by Netflix. His depiction of Luffy was loved so much by fans that he amassed a huge fan following the release of the first season.

Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy in One Piece Live-Action | Credit: Netflix

One Piece live-action proved to be a life-changing project for Godoy, not only for the role and fame it brought but also because he also got some great friends in the form of Emily Rudd, who plays Nami, Mackenyu, who plays Roronoa Zoro, Taz Skylar, who plays Sanji, and Jacob Romero, who plays Usopp.

As the Luffy actor posted about his birthday on the social media platform, his “nakamas” wished...

Despite her unpopularity, Skyler White is one of the most innocent characters on Breaking Bad. Skyler's perspective is from that of a horror movie, trapped in a dangerous situation by Walter. Skyler's affair cannot be compared to being a cold-blooded murderer like Walter, who brought destruction upon his family.

Skyler White (Anna Gunn) of Breaking Bad may be one of the least-liked characters to ever appear on a TV show, but after my first two watch-throughs, I was convinced that she is one of the most innocent characters on the show. In Breaking Bad, Vince Gilligan brings us on Walter White's journey from downtrodden chemistry teacher to Heisenberg, the most feared meth dealer in two countries. Three, if you count Germany. Don't forget Peter Schuler (Norbert Weisser).

With Walter in the driver's seat, it's natural to want to root for him and against anyone getting in his way. Naturally, that includes his wife Skyler,...

The Big Brother 26 Live Feeds were down for much of Saturday (August 24) as the houseguests played in a “classic” Veto Competition.

This “classic” Veto Competition is the one with prizes and punishments.

Competing in rounds, a houseguest gets eliminated at the end of each round. They then select a mystery gift, which can be a prize or a punishment.

The houseguest opens their gift to reveal what they have received. It can be the Power of Veto, a rough punishment, or a prize like cash or a trip.

Each successive eliminated houseguest can select a new gift or steal the one the previous houseguest received.

This can lead to much drama, especially if a houseguest steals a trip or cash someone else wants.

What happened at the Big Brother 26 ‘classic’ Veto Competition?

The most important spoiler from the Pov results is that Cam Sullivan-Brown won the Power of Veto.

Cam,...

"Whitney & Bre" revealed a surprising twist where the supposed victims were actually scheming together for a chance to meet. "Alfred & Adonis" featured a shocking post-reveal fight and showed how toxic relationships can lead to manipulation and deceit. "Lucas & Many" exposed a serial catfisher who had been manipulating multiple people, resulting in a cathartic confrontation with the victims.

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The series' premise alone means it's built for drama, but the wildest Catfish episodes contain some twists that stand head and shoulders above the rest. Nev Schulman had no idea that his 2010 independent documentary Catfish would become a critical and commercial success, coining a term for something rarely talked about but was increasing within the general population thanks to the internet. Strangers tricking unwitting victims on the internet into emotional relationships was becoming a more common phenomenon as technology progressed. Schulman...

Bruce Timm’s Batman: Caped Crusader changes around more things as the animated series now features a gender-swapped Penguin as the villain. It was revealed at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday that Minnie Driver of Good Will Hunting fame will voice Oswalda Cobblepot aka Penguin. Driver attended the Sdcc along with Batman actor Hamish Linklater and Harley Quinn actress Jamie Chung.

Minnie Driver as Skylar in Good Will Hunting | Miramax Films

Fans are furious at the gender-swapping but still hold hope for Driver’s portrayal. Matt Reeves serves as the executive producer of the show. He was among the Caped Crusader panel, where the first episode of the series premiered for Sdcc attendees.

Fans Find Penguin Gender-Swap Infuriating In Batman: Caped Crusader But Minnie Driver May Change Their Mind Minnie Driver’s Oswalda Cobblepot/Penguin in Batman: Caped Crusader | Prime Video

shipa Video introduced their Batman: Caped Crusader villain, Penguin,...

Netflix’s One Piece Live Action has set a trend of anime live adaptations. After its enormous success, more anime franchises are coming up with their live adaptations. The concept of live adaptations was deemed a failure due to the several flops in this category. Eiichiro Oda’s new venture scared the fans since it could ruin the anime’s popularity. But after its release, it became an internet sensation, streaming in 80+ countries.

In the One Piece anime, the members joined the crew with specific dreams to fulfill. But as they journeyed together, they became best of friends, willing to sacrifice their dreams for their friends. The same thing happened with the live-action cast also. They became best friends and often pulled pranks on each other. The latest one was done by Mackenyu on Taz Skylar.

Roronoa Zoro Stole Sanji’s Smoothie Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro (Credits: Netflix)

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The opportunity to star as one of the most prominent characters in the entire One Piece series comes with a huge downside. This downside was recently discussed by Taz Skylar, who plays the role of Sanji in the One Piece live-action adaptation. Skylar’s portrayal of Sanji was highly appreciated by the fans and they are excited to see him in the upcoming season.

Taz Skylar as Sanji | Netflix

And while Skylar is thrilled to once again get the opportunity to play the cook of the Straw Hat Pirates, he is scared of the tag that he feels will be implemented on him that he may never be able to escape. He fears that he will always be known as Sanji for the rest of his life and career, which could affect his future in the industry.

He is terrified of being typecast into similar roles, as it would be...

The only pirate crew to ever reach Laugh Tale and discover the One Piece treasure was the Roger Pirates, but even they shocked the fandom when they revealed that they arrived on the island twenty years earlier. This proved that there was something on an island that would take 20 years and possibly bring a big change to the One Piece world.

Roger Pirates – One Piece | Toei Animation

However, the Roger Pirates couldn’t wait for twenty years as their captain, Gol D. Roger, was suffering from a disease, and he did not have much time. Thus, he motivated other pirates to go after the One Piece treasure and uncover the truth, but he never revealed what he actually found on the island that could be claimed as the One Piece treasure.

A popular One Piece theory takes all of these events into account and gives a definitive answer to the question,...

One Piece’s live-action adaptation has been a huge hit; it has excelled in almost every aspect possible and silenced the negative buzz following the show before its release. It had the best of everything, including a perfect cast. However, in the series, Taz Skylar as Sanji excelled as he embodied the character.

The Straw Hat Pirate Crew. Credits: Netflix

Hence, he played a key role in making the TV series a huge success. Out of all the cast members featured in the show, he had to spend the most time perfecting his character because of Chef Zeff’s unique fighting style.

The show has been renewed for a second season, and it looks like Skylar is going to dedicate more hours to making his character’s fighting style absolutely flawless.

Taz Skylar is Making an All-Out Effort To Refine His Role

In season one of the One Piece live-action TV series,...

Portraying a fantastical character in a live-action series can be a tough job, especially if the character is from one of the biggest anime franchises, like One Piece. It not only requires perfection in terms of emotions and expressions but also requires absolute mastery of physical aspects like battles and fights. However, Taz Skylar somehow managed to get away with it.

Taz Skylar as Sanji | Netflix

The actor was the perfect choice for the role of Vinsmoke Sanji in the One Piece live-action, but the only issue was that he was not as good as Sanji in fights and action sequences. But he never told Netflix about it, as there was a strong possibility that it would have jeopardized the entire production of the live-action.

A few months ago, Skylar confessed in an interview that he was nervous about doing his own stunts. However, ultimately it worked in the favor...

Call of Duty is one of the longest-running gaming franchises to ever exist and stood well against the test of time. The developers, on the other hand, are having problems with keeping up and are running out of ideas faster than players are running out of bullets.

The live service structure took a toll on the franchise and the developers are doing everything to adapt. Other studios took advantage of this structure and encouraged crossovers with other franchises and turning them into cosmetic items and Activision is doing a bang-up job on that front.

The Quality of Call of Duty Skins Is Declining Steadily Call of Duty players have grown sick and tired of these generic cosmetic items.

Not every game requires an ambitious and ridiculous set of cosmetic skins inspired by other franchises and the gaming commuity hopes to see that trend end with Call of Duty. If Activision...

Ever wondered what “The Bear” would be like in real life?

IndieWire can exclusively unveil the first look at Season 2 of The Lineup, a dinner series that captures the behind-the-scenes tenacity of leading a Michelin-starred restaurant. With the Chef Stories videos, The Lineup features the often-overlooked heroes of the dining experience: line cooks. For those more familiar with “The Bear” than a real kitchen, that’s just about the Tina or Marcus equivalent.

Season 2 kicks off with Don Angie’s Chef Drew Johnson. The celebrity hotspot is backed by Johnson’s dedication to his craft, even with the personal risks he had to take. Graham Burns serves as the content director who helmed the below video.

Meanwhile, The Lineup dinners have announced its participating Season 4 chefs, with Nelson Infante of Shukette, Joe Mardaus of 63 Clinton, and Skylar Mosca of Sailor participating. The dinners are on July 15, July 22, and August 5, respectively,...

Rhea Seehorn praises Anna Gunn's portrayal of Skylar and highlights the unfair backlash Gunn faced from certain viewers. The Kim Wexler actor gave her thoughts on why Skylar faced so much scrutiny from Breaking Bad viewers. Skylar's character in Breaking Bad was crucial for the show's narrative and integral to Walt's transformation from protagonist to anti-hero.

Better Call Saul star Rhea Seehorn addresses the backlash against Breaking Bad's Skyler White (Anna Gunn). While Seehorn was celebrated for her performance as Kim Wexler, Gunn had a far different experience during and after Breaking Bad's five seasons. With Walter White (Bryan Cranston) positioned as the protagonist in Breaking Bad, and Skyler opposing much of his increasingly immoral action, the character and the actor were unjustly reviled by certain viewers. Gunn has more recently shared how the public perception of Skyler has shifted more positively over time.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter,...

One Piece‘s Sanji has been brought to life by some of the best actors the world has to offer. He is voiced by Hiroaki Hirata in the anime adaptation, and Taz Skylar embodies him in the One Piece live-action by Netflix.

But once you compare their notions of the character, you will realize how great of a gap there is in their perception of Sanji. One person is completely done with Sanji, while the other is in awe of him.

Anime Original Sanji Scene in One Piece Provokes Debate Spoiler Alert!One Piece Anime and Manga Spoilers Ahead One Piece Chapter 1075 | Viz Media

It all began with a scene in episode 1107 of One Piece, in which Sanji is seen flirting with Stussy. The episode adapted chapter 1075 of the manga but also included some anime original scenes. Sanji indeed flirted with Stussy in his trademark drooling style, but he never...

In a recent interview with Serieously at the Paris Fan Festival, Taz Skylar, the actor who portrayed Sanji in One Piece live-action series, revealed an anecdote involving the creator Eiichiro Oda, where he personally designed a One Piece tattoo for him.

During the interview, Skylar recounted a dinner with Oda in Japan, where he expressed his desire to get a One Piece themed tattoo. However, he felt overwhelmed by the vast options within the universe.

It was then Taz asked Oda if he could design something specific for the cast. To his delight, Oda graciously agreed and crafted a unique tattoo design specifically for him and his fellow cast members.

“When we went to have dinner with Oda in Japan, I wanted to get a One Piece tattoo for a while. There’s so much to choose from that I’m like what’s the thing? Like what is the...

"Breaking Bad" is one of the great television tragedies of all time, following high school chemistry teacher Walter White (Bryan Cranston) on an incredible downward spiral after he decides to start dealing meth in the wake of a devastating health diagnosis. There are quite a few truly soul-crushing moments throughout the show's five-season run because no one was really safe and major characters could get taken out in an instant — heck, even the show's beating heart, Jesse (Aaron Paul), almost bought the farm back in season 1! But one of the most heart-wrenching scenes of all has nothing to do with death, instead happening when Walt abducts his infant daughter, Holly, in the season 5 scorcher "Ozymandias."

In an oral history of the seminal episode for The Ringer, director Rian Johnson, writer and executive producer Moira Walley-Beckett, and Cranston revealed that the most devastating part of that scene was actually improvised by the child actor playing Holly,...

Eiichiro Oda’s magnum opus One Piece stands as a monumental figure in the anime and manga industry for featuring a rich and captivating story with vibrant characters with a mysterious past. Oda-Sensei’s world has been ravaged by pirates on the hunt for the legendary treasure which happens to be the same name as the show. It has been 27 years since the first chapter of the Shonen series which was published in 1997, none has managed to find it.

Monkey D. Luffy in One Piece

Even though none of the pirates could come close to finding the overzealous treasure, a number of fan theories have surfaced regarding the ultimate treasure or the series’ plot and its character. This one fan theory for Oda-Sensei’s Shonen series follows how Monkey D. Luffy’s father was the former Admiral Shiroryu.

One Piece Fan Believes Eiichiro Oda Used Chinese Mythology To Hide Monkey D.

During the Paris Fan Festival, Taz Skylar, the actor cast to portray Sanji in Netflix’s One Piece Live-Action series, opened up about the initial wave of negative comments he faced on social media following the casting announcement.

During the festival’s Q/A session, Taz recounted his very first exposure to criticism and it was around the time when the One Piece casting news came out. He revealed that his friends informed him that his name was trending on Twitter alongside references to his resemblance to rapper Eminem.

“The best way to get me to do something is tell me I can’t do it,” Skylar stated, revealing that rather than being deterred by the negative feedback, he found motivation in the challenge. “I remember I laughed because I was like, you know what, they have a point. I do kind of look a little bit like Em,” he added.

One Piece’s live-action announcement was certainly surprising. Given the history of live-action movies and series, especially in the anime genre, fans initially had their expectations low, and there was a general belief that the Netflix series would be another disappointment.

A still from Netflix’s live-action adaptation of One Piece

Yet, surprisingly and fortunately, the series was an immense success. Not only did the series remain true to the source, but it was the casting and actors who stole the spotlight. While actors like Iñaki Godoy, Emily Rudd, Mackenyu, and others impressed fans with their talents, Taz Skylar as Sanji stole the show, with many fans declaring his Sanji better than the anime’s version. In a recent appearance, the actor revealed how the negative comments regarding his casting really pushed him to the extreme.

Taz Skylar Reveals How Negative Reactions to His One Piece Casting Affected Him

Taz...

Welcome to this week’s review of Tna Wrestling, we’re dealing with the fallout of the Rebellion pay-per-view this week, so let’s get straight into the review and see what went down…

Match #1: Mike Santana def. Myron Reed The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:

The match began with Wentz causing a distraction, allowing Myron Reed to gain the upper hand on Santana. Santana quickly turned the tables, delivering multiple running clotheslines to Reed. Reed showcased his speed with a kip-up and a back kick, followed up with a Lung Blower. As Reed attempted his signature flying cutter, Santana countered with a “Rolling Buck 50,” then eliminated the rest of the Rascalz with a spectacular dive. Santana then clinched the victory with a powerful roaring clothesline.

My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Josh Alexander def. Frankie Kazarian The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:

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Anna Gunn is simply stunning in the recently released Apple TV series, Sugar. Not only does the actress do an incredible job, but it seems refreshing to see her once again on the screen, for it has been a while since she was last seen there. It was the script of the Colin Farrell-starrer series that eventually made her say yes to the show.

Breaking Bad

While she enjoyed working along with Farrell and the rest of the talented cast, the set also turned into a small impromptu reunion with her Breaking Bad cast and crew. In a recent interview, while discussing the said reunion, the actress also made some remarks about the hate she received for her Breaking Bad character and how people’s perception of Skyler has changed.

Anna Gunn Was The Subject of Brutal Trolling Due to Her Breaking Bad Character

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Skylar was one of the few Breaking Bad characters not to physically appear in Better Call Saul. Anna Gunn explained that the character of Skylar faced lots of vitriol but believes that the writers couldn't find a natural way to incorporate her in the spinoff. Despite some major cameos, Better Call Saul is a story about Jimmy McGill, Kim Wexler, and Mike Ehrmantraut.

Breaking Bad's Anna Gunn opens up about why she didn't reprise her role as Skyler White in Better Call Saul. By the end of the AMC spinoff, several prominent Breaking Bad actors had cameos in Better Call Saul. That includes Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, in their respective roles as Walter White and Jesse Pinkman, and Betsy Brandt and Dean Norris, who reprised Marie and Hank Schrader. But despite speculation that Skyler, Walter's wife, would appear, the character is only referenced, but she does not show up on-camera.

Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the popular anime and manga series, One Piece, has been a big hit. It has managed to do something that many fans thought would be impossible.

One Piece features a unique setting, weird and colorful characters, and amazing fight scenes. And bringing that to life in a live-action format was always going to be a huge challenge, especially since Netflix has not had much success with other anime adaptations in the past.

Sanji in One Piece live action

But there are a few reasons why this One Piece live-action has worked so well. First, the creator of the original One Piece manga, Eiichiro Oda, was closely monitoring the making of live-action. But another key factor was the casting of the main Straw Hat crew. The actors who played those characters have been absolutely perfect.

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ABC’s “20/20” presents a chilling investigation into the shocking disappearance and murder of 16-year-old Skylar Neese. Initially thought to be a runaway, Skylar’s disappearance took a sinister turn when a surveillance video surfaced, showing her entering an unknown vehicle late at night. Months of searching led to a devastating revelation: Skylar’s two best friends confessed to luring her out of her family’s apartment, stabbing her, and concealing her body in the woods.

In this two-hour special, ABC News correspondent Ryan Smith delves into the harrowing details of the crime, uncovering the unthinkable truth behind the actions of teenage girls turned murderers. The program features interviews with key figures, including hosts and producers of the podcast “Three,” Holly Millea, Justine Harman, and Jason Hoch, as well as individuals closely associated with the case, such as former school counselor Tom Bloom and retired law enforcement officers Chris Berry and Marcia Ashdown.

Dateline NBC‘s new episode titled “Something Wicked” took a look at the gruesome killing of Skylar Neese. The murder, which rocked small-town Pennsylvania, is something that still impacts the local community 12 years later. So, who killed Skylar Neese and what led to her brutal death? Continue reading for the details.

Who Is Skylar Neese?

Dateline NBC took a deeper look at the Skylar Neese case. Interviews included in the episode feature Mary and Dave Neese, Officer Jessica Colebank, and Cheryl and Dave Lawrence.

Skylar Annette Neese was born on February 10, 1996. She was from Star City, West Virginia, and, by all accounts, was a normal teenage girl. Many people describe her as friendly and outgoing. This is until she became the victim of a heinous crime. The 16-year-old girl went missing from her home around midnight on July 6, 2012.

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The One Piece Live-Action has excelled in almost every aspect of creating a successful anime adaptation. The series has got the best of every world, be it editing or storyline, but the cast was the main thing it got just right. The actors who portrayed the roles of One Piece characters, especially the Straw Hat crew are one of the most important reasons why the series became such a huge success.

Iñaki Godoy as Luffy, Mackenyu as Zoro, Jacob Romero as Usopp, Taz Skylar as Sanji, and Emily Rudd as Nami were perfect in their character portrayals.

Straw Hat Pirates in One Piece Live-Action

As they worked for the series’ first season, the cast developed a great bond during their time together. Their friendship was reflected recently when Skylar and Emily were attending the Weebcon 2024, and Skylar jokingly proposed to Rudd, bringing out his inner Sanji. This got the audience...

Taz Skylar’s portrayal of Sanji is one of the rare few moments when a live-action adaptation of an anime gets it right. Eiichiro Oda is perhaps having the time of his life with the skyrocketing fame One Piece has gained in the past two years. From Gear 5 to the live-action series, it is one win after another for the mangaka.

A still from Netflix’s One Piece

The entire cast of the Netflix series is carefully picked, and in the eyes of the audience, as well as the author, they are nothing but perfection. From Mackenyu’s serious yet charming personality as Zoro to Iñaki Godoy’s charisma as Luffy, each and every cast member has given their absolute best when bringing the show to life.

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Taz Skylar, the actor who played Vinsmoke Sanji in One Piece live-action season one has recently been getting a lot of love and appreciation from One Piece and anime fans as the actor is preparing extensively for his character in the second season. He has been posting his progress on Instagram and fans are encouraging him.

Taz Skylar as Sanji

His performance in season 1 was one of the best portrayals as he fit perfectly for the character of the cook of the Straw Hat Pirates. He not only looked the part, but he even performed his stunts and prepared for it physically which was a big thing for him as he had little experience in terms of combat and stunts.

However, there was one stunt in the One Piece live-action series season 1 that Skylar considered to be the most difficult stunt and because of that, it was almost removed from the series.

Netflix’s One Piece Live Action has become a massive hit after a couple of weeks of its release. Initially, fans thought it would turn out to be a failure, considering Netflix’s failed venture in the live adaptations of anime. But with Eiichiro Oda’s involvement, the executives had no margin for error, and watching season one’s massive success, Netflix renewed it for another season.

Monkey D. Luffy’s journey to become the King of the Pirates is more difficult than it sounds. He needs to acquire a few loyal allies who would aid them in his journey. On top of that, he cannot fulfill his dream on an empty stomach. For that, he recruited Vinsmoke Sanji to be his crew’s chef. Like the anime, the actors in the live-action are very good friends in real life.

Sanji and Luffy are Training Together for the Upcoming Season...

Taz Skylar, the actor who played Sanji in the first season of One Piece, a live-action series by Netflix, has proved his worth as the character in the series. He not only portrayed Sanji’s fighting style perfectly, but he also became an excellent cook, which became an additional benefit to Skylar and the One Piece live-action series.

Taz Skylar in One Piece as Sanji

One Piece fans are now eagerly waiting for the second season of the One Piece live-action adaptation to drop so that they can once again see their favorite actors portray their favorite characters. Since then, the Sanji actor has been training a lot to make sure he portrays Sanji perfectly this time, too.

However, there is one thing that the One Piece fans and the creators of the series did not know about the actor. Skylar hid a secret from the One Piece crew that...

If you thought an emergency appendectomy would stop Todd from solving a case, you don't know the man vying to be Portland's number-one private investigator.

While Todd finds himself stuck in a hospital bed, he still can't escape a murder mystery!

So Help Me Todd Season 3 Episode 4 was a vintage hour for the series, full of laughs, heart, and all the things that make the series so charming.

We got to jump on a Zoom call with Todd himself, Skylar Astin, to break down the episode, including working alongside Dean Winters and Dick's unconventional advice, as well as diving into some teases for the rest of the season.

Skylar was nothing short of fantastic to speak with and offered excellent insight into a fun hour and what's ahead. Enjoy, So Help Me Todd fanatics!

It's an interesting episode for Todd because after he gets ill, he ends up in the...