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During our conversation, John emphasized that the popularity of anime has never been greater, yet there are significant problems that need addressing. “I believe the financial success has never been higher, and more people are consuming anime than ever before. I wish that animators, studios, and creative individuals could experience some of this prosperity themselves. Recently, I watched a video by YouTuber Li Cree titled ‘I worked on Jujutsu Kaisen,’ and she brought up an alarming point: essentially, the cost of producing one episode of Family Guy is comparable to an entire season of Jujutsu Kaisen. This information leaves me feeling utterly bewildered.” Here’s a link to part one of Li Cree’s video below.

To clarify, this statement is not meant as criticism towards Ryan Gosling or his acting skills. Time and again, he has demonstrated an impressive ability to immerse himself fully into a character. Though his role in “Barbie” has garnered significant attention, it’s important to note that he has also made an impact in movies like “La La Land,” “The Nice Guys,” and “Drive.” His comedic talent is evident, yet so is his prowess in dramatic scenes – take a look at his performance in “Blade Runner 2049” for instance. In that movie, despite playing a replicant, he delivers intense emotion and psychological turmoil through raw acting. However, it’s worth mentioning that casting him in a Star Wars film might not quite fit the tone of the universe, as his star power could potentially be too overpowering for the series.

Thanks to VIZ Media’s official X account (previously Twitter), fans of Junji Ito have been given a sneak peek at the artist’s newest compilation of stories. Titled “Moan: Junji Ito Story Collection“, this new series is a collection of horror tales from the artist, due to be released in Fall 2025. The post offered a tantalizing glimpse into some truly bizarre and eerie stories.

Predictions suggest that by the end of this weekend, the remaining top five positions will be filled by “Mufasa” earning approximately $8 million, “One of Them Days” with around $7.2 million, “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” making about $5.1 million, and “Moana 2” taking in roughly $4 million. The newcomer of the week, “Presence”, will have to settle for the sixth position with a take of $3.1 million. “Wolf Man”, which had a lackluster debut last week, slipped from third to seventh place and earned an additional $3 million.

In the upcoming film of Brave New World, several newcomers have joined the cast who, if they make it through this movie, might reappear in future Marvel Cinematic Universe stories. Among these fresh faces are Rosa Salazar from Alita: Battle Angel taking on Diamondback, Giancarlo Esposito from Breaking Bad portraying Sidewinder, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson from Vikings: Valhalla as Copperhead, and Takehiro Hira from Shogun stepping into the role of Prime Minister Ozaki.

It can be challenging to determine or disclose the expenses associated with certain streaming films due to their peculiar release methods and the clandestine operations of these streaming platforms. Often, investing a significant amount in a streaming-only movie is seen as insignificant by large corporations such as Netflix, Amazon, Apple, and others. However, it’s essential to recall that some of the most costly movies ever made for streaming have budgets that would still be substantial compared to theatrical releases alone.