After the preschool years, kids still like cartoons, but they want something more complex than straightforward messages about friendship and sharing. They like a bit of conflict, some bad guys (who ...

If you’re eager to dive into the adventurous tale of Monkey D. Luffy and his companions, familiarizing yourself with each member of the Straw Hat Pirates crew is a great starting point. Each member ...

The inaugural UFC Strawweight Champion was Carla Esparza, who defeated Rose Namajunas in 2014 in the tournament finale for The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned. At UFC 185, Joanna ...

We have seen a wide variety of pirate crews during our voyage. However, Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates have always stood out from the beginning and remained at the heart of the animanga ...

After years upon years of waiting, the Straw Hat Pirates are finally in Elbaf, and fans cannot wait to see the exciting events of this arc unfold as the story continues. As always, the Straw Hat ...

But the scores are spot on. This cartoon is the Australian Open's free-to-watch version of the live action taking place at Melbourne Park. How has this come about? The Australian Open's official ...

Fans will be gutted to know that a number of legendary British comedies and even beloved kids' cartoons are among the tritles on the chopping block. The likes of Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead ...

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Organisers of a festival which sees a man parade through a market town dressed as a straw animal say it has continued to grow in popularity. The Whittlesey Straw Bear Festival, held in ...

Visitors are being welcomed to a traditional event where a man dressed as a straw animal is paraded through a market town. The Whittlesey Straw Bear Festival, which dates to at least the mid-19th ...