Michael Jackson would have turned 68 today. 🥺
Rest in Peace, Michael Jackson. 🕊️
He passed away in 2009 at the age of 50, leaving behind a legendary legacy as the “King of Pop” and one of the most influential entertainers in music history. His groundbreaking music, dance, performances, and music videos transformed popular culture and inspired generations of artists and fans around the world.
Iconic Works & Screen Connections:
• The Wiz (1978) – Scarecrow
• Captain EO (1986) – Captain EO
• Moonwalker (1988) – Michael Jackson
• Michael Jackson’s Ghosts (1996) – The Maestro / The Mayor
• Men in Black II (2002) – Agent M
• The Simpsons – Leon Kompowsky (Voice)
Characters Inspired by Michael Jackson:
• Demon Slayer – Muzan Kibutsuji is widely compared to Michael Jackson because of his hairstyle, clothing, and overall appearance.
• One Piece – Django is widely associated with Michael Jackson through his appearance, dancing, and mannerisms.
Jackson’s groundbreaking short films, including Thriller, Bad, Smooth Criminal, and Black or White, helped transform music videos into major cinematic events and became an important part of his artistic legacy.
His voice also reached animation audiences when he voiced Leon Kompowsky in The Simpsons episode “Stark Raving Dad,” using the pseudonym John Jay Smith.
Gone, but never forgotten.
Your extraordinary voice, unforgettable music, legendary performances, and lasting influence will continue to inspire generations of artists and fans around the world. ❤️
Long live the King of Pop. 👑
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Cover reveal! 🟢
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 7--Steel Ball Run, Vol. 11 (Story and Art by Hirohiko Araki) releases January 26, 2027.
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The beloved voice behind Carl Fredricksen in Pixar’s Up, Ed Asner passed away 5 years ago today at age 91 🎈🕊️
Ed Asner was already one of television’s most accomplished actors long before Pixar introduced him to a new generation. A seven-time Emmy winner best known for Lou Grant, he brought decades of experience to Carl, turning the stubborn widower at the heart of Up into a character filled with grief, humor, tenderness, and ultimately hope.
Asner remained connected to Carl until the end of his life. He recorded Carl’s Date shortly before his passing, giving audiences one final chapter with the character when the short was eventually released in 2023.
Five years later, Carl’s house floating beneath thousands of balloons remains one of Pixar’s most recognizable images, but it was Asner who gave the man inside that house his heart. Thanks for the adventure, Ed 🕯️
Tetsuya Nomura says the story of Kingdom Hearts has gotten so complex, they have someone on the team who can explain the series to others and call out any inconsistencies between games:
“As the Kingdom Hearts series has continued, the number of characters has inevitably increased, and the story has become more complex.
For example, with the newly announced anime series, the number of external people involved in the Kingdom Hearts series has increased, and explaining the settings and scenarios each time has become quite difficult.
Fortunately, the staff working on the ‘χ series’ had someone who meticulously compiled and organized the settings of past Kingdom Hearts series in an easy-to-understand way, and he was also in charge of explaining the scenarios and settings to Disney. In fact, at the beginning of Kingdom Hearts IV's development, Disney requested that he compile the materials, so he officially joined the Kingdom Hearts IV team as a proofreader.
He is well-liked because he explains things to Disney as clearly as possible, using diagrams and such. His role internally is to proofread the script. He checks to make sure there are no inconsistencies between the current script and past settings. He was especially suitable for this project because the χ series is deeply involved. Some people might mistakenly think he's in charge of composition, but it's actually ‘proofreading.’”
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