When Was the First Thanksgiving Celebrated? The Year – Hollywood Life

When Netflix announced a live-action remake of the popular anime series Solo Leveling, it sparked skepticism among fans, who have historically had negative experiences with such adaptations. The series, originally a Korean web novel that gained fame as an anime, tells the story of a lowly monster hunter's rise to power, highlighting the challenges Hollywood faces in successfully translating anime to live-action formats. Want More Context? 🔎

A number of bands, including The Last Dinner Party, Cliffords, and The Academic, withdrew from Portsmouth's Victorious festival after The Mary Wallopers claimed they were "cut off" for displaying a Palestinian flag. Festival organizers, who initially stated The Mary Wallopers faced repercussions for a "discriminatory" chant, later apologized and promised a substantial donation to humanitarian relief for Palestinians. Want More Context? 🔎

Actor Noel Clarke has lost his libel case against the Guardian, following allegations of sexual misconduct published by the newspaper in 2021. The judge dismissed Clarke's claim, ruling that the Guardian successfully defended its articles on the grounds of truth and public interest, which the paper's editor hailed as a victory for the women affected and a milestone for investigative journalism. Want More Context? 🔎

Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club book series has sold over 10 million copies and broken UK sales records, with a fifth installment set for release this autumn. In a Netflix adaptation of the first book, Pierce Brosnan, who plays the character Ron, expresses his nerves about audience expectations and initially imagined another actor for the role. Want More Context? 🔎

Three previously unknown oil paintings attributed to avant-garde artist Kazimir Malevich are on display at Bucharest's National Museum of Contemporary Art, potentially valued over £100 million. However, skepticism surrounds their authenticity due to incomplete provenance records, as noted by art historian Konstantin Akinsha, while the museum remains silent on the matter. Want More Context? 🔎

Video essayist USELESS REVIEWS argues that seemingly boring protagonists enhance storytelling by allowing the surrounding characters and world to shine, exemplified by Jim Halpert from The Office, whose subtle reactions reveal deeper truths amidst chaos. The video explores how these understated heroes can be crucial to making a narrative memorable by being intentionally forgettable. Want More Context? 🔎