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Japan Tells OpenAI to Stop Using Mario, Pikachu, and Anime Characters in Sora 2 Videos: Report
Japan has reportedly asked OpenAI to halt copyright infringement linked to its Sora 2 video model, which can recreate famous anime and game characters like Pikachu and Goku. The government’s formal request highlights rising concerns over AI-generated media using Japanese IP without consent. OpenAI recently switched Sora to an opt-in policy for ri...
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Chhota Bheem Cafes To Open In Hyderabad, 300 Outlets Planned Nationwide
Chhota Bheem will move beyond television to themed cafes in Hyderabad this December. India's first Chhota Bheem restaurants are set to expand nationwide with 300 outlets blending food, play, and storytelling.
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My Hero Academia: Vigilants Season 2 Now OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch it Online?
My Hero Academia: Vigilants is set to land on digital screens next year. There will be new characters, and the familiar faces will return.
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Different Types Of Travellers You Always Meet On A Trip: Which One Are You?
From the friend who plans every minute to the one who wants to "see where the wind takes us", these characters are as much a part of the journey as the destination itself. Spotting them is almost a travel rite of passage.
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Elon Musk’s Grok Adds AI Companion Feature That Includes an NSFW Mode for Animated Avatars
Elon Musk-owned xAI released a new feature for Grok’s most premium subscribers on Monday. Dubbed Companions, these are animated characters that react to user prompts, can move their head and body, and display facial expressions when responding. The new artificial intelligence (AI) feature is currently only available on the iOS app.
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Rashmika Mandanna Defends Ranbir Kapoor's Grey Character In Animal: "Nobody Is Forcing You To Watch"
Rashmika Mandanna said, "I don't go to watch a film to be influenced in any way"
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What Alpha Males Of Animal And Kabir Singh Can Learn From Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par Role
Aamir Khan returned to the big screen to play a flawed, vulnerable, but softer beta male character in Sitaare Zameen Par
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My Hero Academia Final Season OTT Release Date Revealed: Everything You Need to Know
My Hero Academia returns for its final season in October 2025. With a powerful story, beloved characters, and intense action, this anime has captivated fans globally. Watch it on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or Hulu and witness Midoriya’s ultimate hero journey unfold.
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Disney, Universal Sue Image Creator Midjourney for Copyright Infringement
Walt Disney and Comcast's Universal filed a copyright lawsuit against Midjourney on Wednesday. The suit claims Midjourney pirated the libraries of the two Hollywood studios, making and distributing without permission "innumerable" copies of characters such as Darth Vader from "Star Wars," Elsa from "Frozen," and the Minions from "Despicable Me".
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Watch: Travel Vlogger Gives Inside Look At Doraemon-Themed Train Station In Japan
Located in Kawasaki, the station is often called Doraemon Station due to its connection to the famous Japanese anime and manga character, Doraemon.
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Character AI Unveils AvatarFX Model Capable of Generating Consistent Videos From Images
Character AI, the California-based artificial intelligence (AI) platform, unveiled its first video generation model on Monday. Dubbed AvatarFX, it is an image-to-video model that can generate 2D and 3D animated characters. The AI firm claims the generated videos will hold temporal consistency with face, hand and body movement. Additionally, the vid...
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Can Japan's VTubers Be the Next Big Cultural Export And Crack Hollywood
Fans waved glow sticks at an animated character on stage, having packed a sold-out Hollywood concert hall to see their virtual idol perform -- showcasing the global ambitions of Japan's "VTuber" subculture.
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Devil May Cry Now Streaming on Netflix: Everything You Need to Know
Devil May Cry, the animated adaptation of Capcom’s hit game franchise, premiered globally on Netflix on April 3, 2025. The show brings eight episodes filled with stylised action, noir undertones, and a new take on the demon hunter Dante. He faces off against a rising demonic threat and a mysterious force known as the White Rabbit. Directed by a S...
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Viral Charizard-Shaped Hot Cheeto Fetches Rs 77 Lakh At Auction
The three-inch-long Cheeto has an uncanny resemblance to the Pokemon character from the anime franchise.
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Devil May Cry OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch it Online?
Netflix’s Devil May Cry anime is set to premiere on April 3, delivering a faithful adaptation of Capcom’s franchise. The trailer showcases Dante’s iconic combat, a major role for White Rabbit, and the return of Vergil. Executive producer Adi Shankar confirms that the anime will draw from different Devil May Cry storylines, including character...
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Japan Tells OpenAI to Stop Using Mario, Pikachu, and Anime Characters in Sora 2 Videos: Report
Japan has reportedly asked OpenAI to halt copyright infringement linked to its Sora 2 video model, which can recreate famous anime and game characters like Pikachu and Goku. The government’s formal request highlights rising concerns over AI-generated media using Japanese IP without consent. OpenAI recently switched Sora to an opt-in policy for ri...
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Chhota Bheem Cafes To Open In Hyderabad, 300 Outlets Planned Nationwide
Chhota Bheem will move beyond television to themed cafes in Hyderabad this December. India's first Chhota Bheem restaurants are set to expand nationwide with 300 outlets blending food, play, and storytelling.
-
My Hero Academia: Vigilants Season 2 Now OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch it Online?
My Hero Academia: Vigilants is set to land on digital screens next year. There will be new characters, and the familiar faces will return.
-
Different Types Of Travellers You Always Meet On A Trip: Which One Are You?
From the friend who plans every minute to the one who wants to "see where the wind takes us", these characters are as much a part of the journey as the destination itself. Spotting them is almost a travel rite of passage.
-
Elon Musk’s Grok Adds AI Companion Feature That Includes an NSFW Mode for Animated Avatars
Elon Musk-owned xAI released a new feature for Grok’s most premium subscribers on Monday. Dubbed Companions, these are animated characters that react to user prompts, can move their head and body, and display facial expressions when responding. The new artificial intelligence (AI) feature is currently only available on the iOS app.
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Rashmika Mandanna Defends Ranbir Kapoor's Grey Character In Animal: "Nobody Is Forcing You To Watch"
Rashmika Mandanna said, "I don't go to watch a film to be influenced in any way"
-
What Alpha Males Of Animal And Kabir Singh Can Learn From Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par Role
Aamir Khan returned to the big screen to play a flawed, vulnerable, but softer beta male character in Sitaare Zameen Par
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My Hero Academia Final Season OTT Release Date Revealed: Everything You Need to Know
My Hero Academia returns for its final season in October 2025. With a powerful story, beloved characters, and intense action, this anime has captivated fans globally. Watch it on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or Hulu and witness Midoriya’s ultimate hero journey unfold.
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Disney, Universal Sue Image Creator Midjourney for Copyright Infringement
Walt Disney and Comcast's Universal filed a copyright lawsuit against Midjourney on Wednesday. The suit claims Midjourney pirated the libraries of the two Hollywood studios, making and distributing without permission "innumerable" copies of characters such as Darth Vader from "Star Wars," Elsa from "Frozen," and the Minions from "Despicable Me".
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Watch: Travel Vlogger Gives Inside Look At Doraemon-Themed Train Station In Japan
Located in Kawasaki, the station is often called Doraemon Station due to its connection to the famous Japanese anime and manga character, Doraemon.
-
Character AI Unveils AvatarFX Model Capable of Generating Consistent Videos From Images
Character AI, the California-based artificial intelligence (AI) platform, unveiled its first video generation model on Monday. Dubbed AvatarFX, it is an image-to-video model that can generate 2D and 3D animated characters. The AI firm claims the generated videos will hold temporal consistency with face, hand and body movement. Additionally, the vid...
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Can Japan's VTubers Be the Next Big Cultural Export And Crack Hollywood
Fans waved glow sticks at an animated character on stage, having packed a sold-out Hollywood concert hall to see their virtual idol perform -- showcasing the global ambitions of Japan's "VTuber" subculture.
-
Devil May Cry Now Streaming on Netflix: Everything You Need to Know
Devil May Cry, the animated adaptation of Capcom’s hit game franchise, premiered globally on Netflix on April 3, 2025. The show brings eight episodes filled with stylised action, noir undertones, and a new take on the demon hunter Dante. He faces off against a rising demonic threat and a mysterious force known as the White Rabbit. Directed by a S...
-
Viral Charizard-Shaped Hot Cheeto Fetches Rs 77 Lakh At Auction
The three-inch-long Cheeto has an uncanny resemblance to the Pokemon character from the anime franchise.
-
Devil May Cry OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch it Online?
Netflix’s Devil May Cry anime is set to premiere on April 3, delivering a faithful adaptation of Capcom’s franchise. The trailer showcases Dante’s iconic combat, a major role for White Rabbit, and the return of Vergil. Executive producer Adi Shankar confirms that the anime will draw from different Devil May Cry storylines, including character...
