#China Box Office: Makoto Shinkai’s Anime Blockbuster ‘Suzume’ Cleared for Release (Exclusive)

#China Box Office: Makoto Shinkai’s Anime Blockbuster ‘Suzume’ Cleared for Release (Exclusive)

China Box Office: Makoto Shinkai’s Anime Blockbuster ‘Suzume’ Cleared for Release (Exclusive) Japanese anime maestro Makoto Shinkai’s latest blockbuster Suzume has been approved for release in China, another encouraging sign that the world’s second-biggest theatrical market is reopening its doors to international film content. The exact release date has yet to be set, but specialty…

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#‘Mami Wata’ Review: A Nigerian Allegory’s Energizing Experiments in Black and White

#‘Mami Wata’ Review: A Nigerian Allegory’s Energizing Experiments in Black and White

‘Mami Wata’ Review: A Nigerian Allegory’s Energizing Experiments in Black and White In C.J. “Fiery” Obasi’s Mami Wata, black becomes a canvas onto which the director paints a propulsive and vivid narrative. The shade takes on new roles and meanings in this feature about brewing ideological differences in a fictional West African village. Black shadows…

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#US accuses Russia of violating major nuke treaty

#US accuses Russia of violating major nuke treaty

US accuses Russia of violating major nuke treaty The United States on Tuesday accused Russia of violating a major nuclear arms control agreement by not allowing on-site inspections and refusing to meet to discuss such concerns.  “Russia is not complying with its obligation under the New START Treaty to facilitate inspection activities on its territory,” a State…

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#DeSantis responds to Trump attacks by pointing to his reelection

#DeSantis responds to Trump attacks by pointing to his reelection

DeSantis responds to Trump attacks by pointing to his reelection Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday brushed off former President Donald Trump’s latest attacks with a simple message: check the scoreboard.  Asked during a news conference about Trump’s criticism over the weekend of his approach to the COVID-19 pandemic, DeSantis responded with a reminder that…

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#Santos steps down from committee assignments

#Santos steps down from committee assignments

Santos steps down from committee assignments Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) is stepping down from his committee assignments, he informed House GOP colleagues on Tuesday in a conference meeting. The representative had faced a whirlwind of criticism over numerous fabrications and misrepresentations of his resume and personal history, as well as questions about his personal and…

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#Spotify Hits 205M Paying Subs, Grows Ad Revenue, But Loss Widens Amid Higher Expenses

#Spotify Hits 205M Paying Subs, Grows Ad Revenue, But Loss Widens Amid Higher Expenses

Spotify Hits 205M Paying Subs, Grows Ad Revenue, But Loss Widens Amid Higher Expenses Audio streaming giant Spotify ended 2022 with better-than-expected user growth, but its latest quarterly loss widened amid investments in podcasting growth, among other factors. The company said on Tuesday that it ended the fourth quarter with 205 million premium, or paying, subscribers, up…

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#Five ways January transformed the political landscape

#Five ways January transformed the political landscape

Five ways January transformed the political landscape A new year and a new power structure at the Capitol with a House GOP majority eager to exert its influence is quickly transforming the political landscape. The year — barely a month old — has already been marked by at least one political happening not seen in more than…

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