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Ryu Murakami Dies at 74: The Student Debut That Shook Japan
Ryu Murakami, the Japanese novelist and filmmaker behind Almost Transparent Blue, died at his home on Oct. 17, 2026, according to publisher Gentosha.
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First John Williams biography wins ASCAP honor; Herrmann too
The ASCAP Foundation handed out its 77th annual Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Awards, honoring the best in music writing and broadcasts, with two new...
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‘Avatar Aang’ Novelization Adds Scenes the Film Never Showed
Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender novelization arrives Nov. 10, 2026, from Abrams Books. The 256-page novel, priced at $30 USD, is available for pre-order…
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‘Lincoln in the Bardo’ Opera Opens With 65 Kazoos. Here’s Why
The Metropolitan Opera is staging a world premiere adaptation of George Saunders' novel Lincoln in the Bardo, with music by Missy Mazzoli translating the...
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Marvel Sets New Jean Grey Solo Series for November
Marvel Comics has announced a new Jean Grey solo series, a five-issue limited run written by Jed MacKay with art by Rogê Antônio, according…
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‘Interview With The Vampire’ Turns 50, Still Shapes Horror
Interview with the Vampire's 50th anniversary marks five decades of Anne Rice's sympathetic monsters reshaping vampire fiction and pop culture.