Gilmore Girls celebrates its 25th anniversary with cast and creator reflections on its origins, casting secrets, and hopes for a future movie, highlighting its cultural impact and dedicated fanbase.
Joe Camp, the creator, director, and writer of the "Benji" films, passed away at the age of 84 at his home in Bell Buckle, Tenn. Camp, who had little Hollywood experience, raised funds to make the first "Benji" film and later formed his own distribution company to release it. The success of "Benji" led to sequels, a TV series, and a Christmas special. Camp was also an animal lover and best-selling author, known for his book "The Soul of a Horse: Life Lessons from the Herd." He is survived by his wife, two sons, and step-children.
Akira Toriyama, the influential creator of the Dragon Ball manga and anime franchise, has passed away at the age of 68 due to a blood clot in the brain. The official website expressed sadness at his sudden passing and gratitude to his fans, noting that he was passionately working on many projects. Toriyama's works, including "Dragon Ball," have been loved by fans worldwide for over 45 years.
The creator of the viral Steam game Only Up! has removed the game from the storefront, citing stress. The solo developer expressed that the unexpected hit caused a lot of stress and wants to move on to their next game. They plan to take a pause, continue their education in game design, and work on a new project called "Kith" with a small team. Only Up! had previously been removed from Steam due to copyrighted assets but was later reinstated. The game also quietly promoted NFTs.
The creator of the popular board game Catan, Klaus Teuber, has passed away at the age of 69. Teuber's legacy includes the creation of one of the most popular board games in the world, which has sold over 30 million copies in 50 languages. His game has been credited with revolutionizing the board game industry and bringing a new generation of gamers to the table.