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Crunchyroll’s most sensational anime of the year, Solo Leveling, is finally out this week with its new film, ReAwakening, which is already making a huge buzz online. Solo Leveling stood out as one of this year’s biggest animated spectacles, brilliantly bringing the Korean webtoon to life.

With 2024 nearing its end, Solo Leveling fans have a major reason to celebrate: Season 2 is almost here! Season 2 debuts in January 2025, igniting excitement among fans following the release of its recent exclusive trailer.

Sung Jinwoo – ReAwakening. [Credit: A-1 Pictures]

Since its debut, Solo Leveling has sparked controversy, particularly regarding the production studio A-1 Pictures’ ability to maintain the manhwa’s legacy without facing pitfalls similar to Seven Deadly Sins. Interestingly, the CEO of D&c Media, the publisher of Solo Leveling, revealed that several production studios expressed interest, sparking debate over which one could surpass A-1 Pictures.

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This weekend, “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo will receive the Gold Ally honor at the Gold House Gold Gala, and filmmaker Jon M. Chu will present the award to her.

Ahead of the Gala, Chu spoke with Variety celebrating his leading lady. He recalls the first time he met her over Zoom while casting for his upcoming movie musical “Wicked.”

Based on Gregory Maguire’s novel that inspired Broadway’s acclaimed musical of the same name, “Wicked” precedes Dorothy’s arrival in Oz and tells the legend of the world and the story behind Elphaba, (Erivo) the Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda (Ariana Grande), who becomes the good witch.

Chu shares insight into the performance that blew him away, and why Erivo receiving the Gold Ally award has special meaning for him.

What’s your earliest memory of meeting Cynthia?

It was meeting her over Zoom. She was in...

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