In the 2020s, we started noticing that movies and TV often predicted huge advances in technology. While we haven’t quite reached the level of hoverboards, flying cars, or futuristic cities that were once envisioned, those predictions still capture our imagination.
Antoine Fuqua’s new movie, Michael, tells the story of Michael Jackson’s incredible career. Jaafar Jackson plays Michael in the film, which has already been very successful. Since its release on April 24th, it earned $97.2 million in the US and over $217 million around the world during its opening weekend.
Essentially, the bond market is anticipating a more lenient approach from potential Fed chair Kevin Warsh, and this is impacting crypto. It’s automatically increasing the cost of long-term investments in areas like Layer 1 blockchains, AI, Real World Assets, and even the idea that Bitcoin protects against broader economic issues – all before Warsh has even held his first meeting as chair.
Fans are saying goodbye to the iconic Unicorn Gundam statue in Japan. The massive robot figure, famous around the world, is being taken down, marking the end of an era for anime and mecha enthusiasts.
Okay, so “Good Omens” is wrapping things up with what feels like the ultimate religious event – the Second Coming. It brings the forces of Heaven and Hell back together, but a familiar face is missing – Miranda Richardson’s Shax. After that shocking cliffhanger at the end of season two, Prime Video’s “Good Omens” is back for a final season, but it’s a bit different this time around. Instead of a full season, we get one extended 90-minute episode that brings back the delightful duo of Crowley, played by David Tennant, and Aziraphale, brought to life by Michael Sheen.
During a recent 4.5-year anniversary presentation, Blue Archive announced upcoming updates for its mobile and PC versions. While the game is currently playable on the Steam Deck using a virtual cursor, the May 26th update will add full controller support, as previously suggested. More details on these updates and other new content will be shared soon.
In just under a month, the World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This year’s tournament is the largest ever, featuring 48 teams, but preparations haven’t been completely smooth.
• The Senate Banking Committee scheduled a markup for the CLARITY Act on May 14, which could finally give XRP the regulatory clarity it’s been craving-like a teenager waiting for their driver’s license.
The CoinDesk 20 Index is currently trading at 2184.2, a slight dip of 2% (a mere 44.22 points, because numbers are clearly a bit underestimating their own drama since 4 p.m. ET on Thursday).
Despite its short 82-minute length, Fatherland offers a genuine look at human emotions, with moments of happiness, sadness, and hardship. While it doesn’t fully explore these themes in depth, it still provides a rewarding experience, especially when viewed alongside the rest of Pawlikowski’s films. It may not be his strongest work, but it’s definitely worth watching.