Ethan Banville, a writer and producer, shares his journey in the entertainment industry, from starting as a production assistant to writing for animation. He discusses his challenges and learning experiences, including the transition from live-action to animation, working in Canada, and the impact of the pandemic on the animation industry. Ethan also talks about the importance of adapting to changes, the role of AI in content creation, and the process of pitching and producing a show for Netflix.

This week on the podcast we sit down and discuss the trending topics for the week. Word just got out that Microsoft laid off 1,900 people. Some of those employees worked in a division regarding physical game distribution. Blizzard suffered layoffs, including the exit of Mike Ybarra.

Palworld has been on the minds of many gamers as it is one of the fastest-selling games in one week. Over 8 million players and rising to the top of Steam. We discuss all the controversy around the game. Some people on social media have made some allegations accusing Palworld of using AI and copying images. All of this has been debunked. However, The Pokemon Company has said they have received many concerns regarding Palworld and are investigating the situation.

The latest PS5 firmware blocks the Cronus Zen. It may be a wise choice to try and prevent people from using scripts on games in multiplayer. Cronus Zen issued a statement that they are looking into it but have confirmed their device has been blocked at this time from the update.

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At Metrocon we had the opportunity to interview one of the best Tiny Tina cosplayers we have ever seen. Her name is Phantomzmenance and you may be able to find her cosplay at the next convention! Her colors and cell shading are on point for the perfect Borderlands cosplay.

As gamers who love the franchise, we appreciate your hard work, talent, and precision in these designs. Keep up the great work.

You can find more of her cosplay at https://www.instagram.com/phantomzmenace/

Do you know of any amazing cosplayers? Let us know in the comments below.

Holiday Matsuri 2023 was a unique convention that combined the festive spirit of the holiday season with the vibrant worlds of anime, gaming, and cosplay. Held from December 20-22, 2023, at the Marriott World Center in Orlando, Florida, the event attracted fans from all over, eager to celebrate their passions in a festive atmosphere.

The convention has many attendees with unique cosplay outfits. Imagine any character from anime, comics, and film in a holiday outfit. There was so much crossover and mashups that there was no time to get pictures or videos of all the creativity.

Something was going on at almost every hour of the day. Whether it was cosplay contests, photo shoot meet-ups, or panels. We hope you get the opportunity to experience it.

Tom Schulman won an Academy Award for his screenplay Dead Poets Society, starring Robin Williams, and the film was nominated for Best Picture and Best Director (Peter Weir). His feature directorial debut was the dark comedy 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag, starring Joe Pesci as a gangster attempting to transport a bag of severed heads across the United States.

Schulman also wrote or co-wrote Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, Second Sight, WhatAbout Bob? Welcome to Mooseport, Holy Man, which stars Eddie Murphy and the Sean Connery drama Medicine Man. He was an executive producer on Indecent Proposal and Me, Myself & Irene. He co-wrote and co-produced the HBO pilot The Anatomy of Hope with Rafael Yglesias and J.J.Abrams, and recently collaborated with Callie Khouri, Trae Crowder, and T Bone Burnett on the writing of the Amazon pilot The Useful Idiots.

Tom served on the board of directors and then as vice president of the Writers Guild of America, West. Tom was the president of the Writers Guild Foundation and serves on its board. He serves on the advisory board of the Science and Entertainment Exchange. Double Down South is Tom’s second feature film as director.

About Double Down South

In the dangerous high-stakes world of illegal keno-pool gambling, veteran ace Nick (Kim Coates) is enamored of smart, tough, and charming newcomer Diana (Lili Simmons) and is determined to stake her. Diana must prove herself in a man’s world to win a match against DuBinion (Justin McManus), the world’s best shooter. Soon Diana and Nick find themselves in more danger than they ever imagined.

Chicky’s story is a riveting journey through the darker side of the American dream and the redemption of coming out being a better person going forward. His story is proof anyone can change their lifestyle to do better. Whether you’re a true crime enthusiast or just curious about the inner workings of the mafia, this interview promises to be an enlightening and engaging watch.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to hear firsthand from a man who lived to tell the tale of the mob’s heyday. Bookmark this site and subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay up to date.