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Calling all art lovers and Ghibli fans! In honor of Studio Ghibli‘s 34th anniversary fans from all over the world have taken to social media to present their versions of Hayao Miyazaki’s visions (via Bored Panda). The Studio Ghibli Redraw Challenge follows the viral Sailor Moon Redraw Challenge that saw hundreds of artists putting their own spins on Sailor Moon. And with Ghibli’s treasure trove of films, artists have tons of characters to pull inspiration from. The animation studio is home to beloved classics such as Spirited Away (2001), My Neighbor Totoro (1988), Princess Mononoke (1997), Howl’s Moving Castle (2004), and Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989), just to name a few (and they’re available to stream on HBO Max now).

Twitter user @Kadeart put out the call in May to start the #ghibliredraw challenge to celebration Studio Ghibli’s anniversary. The response has been overwhelming and impressive.

Studio Ghibli

The original tweet reached far and wide, and artists have stepped up for the redraw challenge. Let’s peruse some of the many incredible submissions.

The original poster of the challenge, @Kadeart, drew Haku and Howl from Howl’s Moving Castle.

This adorable rendering of Jiji from Kiki’s Delivery Service by @PuffyGators makes me want a new animated spin off with Jiji as the adorable lead.

Chihiro of Spirited Away gets a new, bold look with @risorins‘ rendering of her.

This beautiful reinterpretation of The Wind Rises by @squizxy would make anyone want to commit to a rewatch.

Kiki is ready for adventure in this piece by @frangeles.

This The Secret World of Arrietty drawing by @kuroniikka is giving us major Ferngully vibes.

This dreamy interpretation of Mononoke by @Bloomer__ is perfect

Of course, you can’t have a Ghibli challenge without someone drawing Totoro. Twitter user @ephinephrineee made the forest spirit very cute.

Studio Ghibli has brought joy to audiences for over 30 years with its beautifully crafted characters and worlds. According to Entertainment Weekly, “At the start of the new year, Studio Ghibli rang in 2020 by revealing there were in fact two films in development.” So, thankfully, we have more magic to look forward to in the future. In the meantime, be sure to follow the #ghiblredraw hashtag on Twitter and Instagram.

Featured Image: Studio Ghibli

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The Alien franchise seems to be on pause for the moment, given the recent acquisition of Twentieth Century Fox by Disney. Before the merger however, there were tentative plans for director Ridley Scott to follow up his two Alien prequels Prometheus and Alien: Covenant with another film, one which lead directly into his original 1979 classic.

Twentieth Century Fox

Until recently however, we didn’t know much about this potential film, and just what story threads it would tackle. But in speaking with the L.A. Times (via IGN), Scott revealed just what some of his plans were going to be for his fourth film set in this universe, saying the following:

“What I always thought when I was making the first one [was] why would a creature like this be made and why was it travelling in what I always thought was a kind of war-craft, which was carrying a cargo of these eggs. What was the purpose of the vehicle and what was the purpose of the eggs? That’s the thing to question – who, why, and for what purpose is the next idea, I think.”

Twentieth Century Fox

Essentially, we’d finally find out just what those xenomorph eggs were doing on that downed alien ship on planet LV-426 that the crew of the Nostromo discovers. It will be interesting to see if Scott ever gets to complete his story; perhaps that will remain a mystery for all time. Despite Alien: Covenant not exactly setting the box office on fire in 2017, it opened well enough to prove that this story still has life.

Maybe instead of a theatrical film, we get a big budget series on Hulu for example? The world of Alien is definitely too R-rated for Disney+. Whether it’s Ridley Scott continuing his prequels, or Neil Blomkamp resurrecting his idea for a direct follow up to Aliens with Sigourney Weaver, we highly doubt we have visited this universe for the last time.

Featured Image: Twentieth Century Fox

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Brande Elise & Danielle Gray have recently relaunched their CBD & Lifestyle brand UNOIA to combat anxiety associated with COVID-19 & all the injustice in the world.

UNOIA encourages its users to be “Beautiful Thinkers” as they travel through everyday life and deal with some of the tough things our world has to offer, both physical & mental. UNOIA is also targeted to users looking to improve their overall health. By simply adding their products to your food/drinks, or even moisturizing your skin with it, you can improve your overall health. They even offer products for pets! UNOIA has received support from celebrity influencers like Mimi Faust (Love & Hip-Hop ATL), & Toya Wright. Products can be purchased here.

Brande & Danielle are advocates for finding peace of by showcasing different practices in mindfulness, how wellness can encompass our life during the pandemic, explaining the difference between CBD & THC (component in Marijuana Products), discuss their love/business relationship, & more! Brande, was formerly engaged to WNBA star Angel McCoughtry. She was even featured on a TLC show, “Say Yes To The Dress.” Now, she gives advice on how it is being in a business relationship with her new lover, Danielle Gray.

Brande Elise describes herself as a combination of every person she’s ever met. As a co-Founder of UNOIA, she brings an exhaustive network of celebrities, artists, photographers and influencers to the table. With a click of a button, her network can garner an audience of over 20 million people on social media. Brande is a former tennis professional and can speak about how CBD helped her wind down after a tough match, lower her anxiety level, and get creative. Danielle Gray has always been a bit out of the box – it makes sense how naturally marketing comes to her. She has owned and operated her marketing firm, DG Marketing Co. since 2016 and has traveled the country speaking to over 20,000 people. She developed and designed the UNOIA logo, brand and all marketing materials.

Collectively, Brande and Dani are one of the most well-known couples in the South. They light up every room with their genuine energy and excitement for life.

UNOIA was established in Atlanta by founders, Brandé Elise and Danielle Gray in June 2019. The company grew rapidly once the city learned about their signature CBD honey and CBD agave products. Upon rebranding in April 2020, Unoia has expanded its product line to include CBD oral drops, CBD Muscle Relief, CBD Soothing Salve, CBD Pet Treats and Tinctures.

“The world is heavy right now. It is our job to provide light and help lighten up those feelings. We’re so excited about the relaunch because we’ve added so many new products to accommodate all of our beautiful thinkers,” says Danielle Gray.

“We are not only creating healers in the world, but we are enlightening and inspiring people to be with themselves during this difficult time,” says Brande Elise.

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With so much going on in the world, don’t forget to take a moment for self-care.

Here’s what we reviewed in comics this week that you might want to check out:

Action Comics #1022

One of the biggest chuckles of the issue comes when Superman calls in reinforcements to look into Conner’s backstory and everyone slowly realizes—and quickly accepts—that there’s multiple universe. There’s even a joke about how many times DC has been rebooted.

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Birds of Prey #1

In short, the respective Birds of Prey all get wrapped up in a case of a drug cartel bringing fentanyl into Gotham City. As they come together to take on their shared enemy, they earn each other’s trust and respect and show us what their motivations are. They’re all deeply flawed but looking to be better.

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Faithless Vol. 1

Best way that I can describe Faithless is that is a supernatural horror erotica comic, and those adjectives may or may not be in the correct order. This is very much a not safe work piece of fiction, rated M for mature, but if you’re willing to take the plunge, you’ll be treated to a visually tantalizing book that re-contextualizes the unholy trinity of sex, death, and magic. And as sacrilegious as it might be to say, I think that’s a good thing.

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John Constantine: Hellblazer #6

Constantine, as a character, has this commendable ability where he’s so cool under the worst kinds of pressure that you genuinely believe everything will be fine. His actions in this issue are no different. Even as he’s being brought to the brink of death, he’s almost certain he’ll be fine and is more focused about saving someone else. He also has more than his fair share of witty commentary on global politics, which I’m always a fan of. (Note: Keep putting politics in my comics.)

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A Man Among Ye #1 (Advanced Review)

Anne’s introduction as a bold and brazen as any pirate fan could hope for. Her aura is commanding and while she might not be the captain of the vessel, she still gets the job done. Although, this is still 1720 we’re talking about here, the majority of the crew doesn’t exactly hold her in the highest esteem, but that’s just the way things were… and are to degree.

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