Minority Mindset

In a recent international survey by the National Research Group (NRG), it was found that even individuals who are not avid anime followers may still recognize its name. The objective of this study was to measure the societal and psychological influence of anime. A total of 29,000 participants aged between 13-54 from various countries such as the U.S., UK, Brazil, France, Germany, India, and Mexico were surveyed by a leading global insights and strategy firm. The findings revealed that both millennials and Generation Z have employed anime in shaping their personal identities.

As a dedicated cinephile, I’m thrilled to announce that Saoirse Ronan has signed up for the illustrious ensemble of The Magician’s Nephew, joining heavyweights like Meryl Streep, Daniel Craig, and Emma Mackey. Ronan, renowned for her captivating performances in Maestro, Promising Young Woman, and An Education – each earning her an Oscar nomination – has been keeping busy with a series of impressive big-screen roles. These include the critically acclaimed black comedy thriller Saltburn, the Adam Sandler-led sci-fi drama Spaceman, and the hilarious British comedy yet to be named.

Niehuus is in a strong position to take over as the next president of the German Federal Film Board (FFA) following Bernd Neumann’s departure later this year. The FFA holds significant influence within the German film industry. Last year, it dispersed approximately 20 million euros ($22.5 million) across 50 projects for production and script funding, supporting films like Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value” at Cannes, Christian Petzold’s “Miroirs No. 3”, potential box-office hits such as “School of Magical Animals 4”, and promising art house titles such as Ruben Östlund’s “The Entertainment System Is Down.”

Niehuus is poised to assume the presidency of the German Federal Film Board (FFA) upon Bernd Neumann’s exit later this year. The FFA plays a crucial role within the German film industry, having distributed around 20 million euros ($22.5 million) to support 50 projects last year, including “Sentimental Value” by Joachim Trier and “Miroirs No. 3” by Christian Petzold at Cannes, popular films like “School of Magical Animals 4”, and upcoming critically acclaimed arthouse titles such as Ruben Östlund’s “The Entertainment System Is Down.”

On Sunday evening, during the middle stage of the festival, word spread that Mubi, the up-and-coming distributor who achieved a $1 billion valuation following the Oscar success of “The Substance,” had paid $24 million for the rights to distribute “Die My Love.” This film was one of Cannes’ most divisive, and with this purchase, Mubi is spending more than what “Anora” made at the domestic box office. They are investing in an edgy relationship drama due to the star power of its leads, Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson, who are rare movie stars nowadays.

The final episode of “FBI: Most Wanted” titled “The Circle Game” is set to air on Tuesday, May 20th at 10 p.m. ET (or can be streamed the following day with a Paramount+ subscription). In this concluding prime-time adventure for the task force, they’ll pursue a renegade government operative group orchestrating a domestic terror attack. This grand finale promises high stakes, but also leaves room for wrapping up individual character stories.

Additionally, every Nichirin sword changes a unique color when its user holds the hilt for some time – each shade carries a distinct significance that delves into the personality and character development of the bearer. It’s believed that the colors endow the blades with particular traits and their owners too, making it intriguing to explore what these Demon Slayer sword colors symbolize and how they mirror these Nichirin-carrying heroes and adversaries.