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The Review Geek
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Lord of Mysteries Episode 5 Preview: Release Date, Time & Where To Watch
Lord of Mysteries Lord of Mysteries is set within a Victorian world of steam, dreadnoughts, and occult horrors. In typical isekai form, Zhou Mingrui awakens in the body of Klein Moretti. He walks a razor's edge between light and darkness, entangled with warring Churches as he becomes one of the fabled Beyonders, determined to become a legend of unlimited potential… and unspeakable danger. If you've been following this anime, you may be curious to find out when the next episode is releasing. Well, wonder no more! Here is everything you need to know about episode 5 of Lord of Mysteries, including the release date, time, and where you can watch this. Where Can I Watch Lord of Mysteries? Lord of Mysteries is available to stream on Tencent Video and MuseAsia. However, it's also available on Crunchyroll outside of Asian territories worldwide. It's also available on Prime Video too, in some regions, however it's worth noting that Lord of Mysteries Episode 5 Release Date Lord of Mysteries Episode 5 will now release on Saturday 19th July at approximately 3am (GMT). Of course, this means that for those in the US, it'll drop on Friday 18th July at 7pm (PT)/10pm (EST). Lord of Mysteries' episodes will drop in the native Chinese language with subtitles. Dubbing may well arrive later on down the line, but will largely be dependent on how popular this anime will be. How Many Episodes Will Lord of Mysteries Have? It has been officially announced that Lord of Mysteries will drop with a 13 episode season order. After the initial double-drop, one episode will be releasing a week, while each chapter will run for around 30 minutes long. So with that in mind, we've got 8 more episodes left after this week's chapter. Is There A Trailer For Lord of Mysteries? Yes! You can find a trailer for Lord of Mysteries below: What do you hope to see as the series progresses? What's been your favourite moment of Lord of Mysteries so far? Let us know in the comments below!
The Review Geek
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Lord of Mysteries Episode 4 Preview: Release Date, Time & Where To Watch
Lord of Mysteries Lord of Mysteries is set within a Victorian world of steam, dreadnoughts, and occult horrors. In typical isekai form, Zhou Mingrui awakens in the body of Klein Moretti. He walks a razor's edge between light and darkness, entangled with warring Churches as he becomes one of the fabled Beyonders, determined to become a legend of unlimited potential… and unspeakable danger. If you've been following this anime, you may be curious to find out when the next episode is releasing. Well, wonder no more! Here is everything you need to know about episode 4 of Lord of Mysteries, including the release date, time, and where you can watch this. Where Can I Watch Lord of Mysteries? Lord of Mysteries is available to stream on Tencent Video and MuseAsia. However, it's also available on Crunchyroll outside of Asian territories worldwide. It's also available on Prime Video too, in some regions, however it's worth noting that Lord of Mysteries Episode 4 Release Date Lord of Mysteries Episode 4 will now release on Saturday 12th July at approximately 3am (GMT). Of course, this means that for those in the US, it'll drop on Friday 4th July at 7pm (PT)/10pm (EST). Lord of Mysteries' episodes will drop in the native Chinese language with subtitles. Dubbing may well arrive later on down the line, but will largely be dependent on how popular this anime will be. How Many Episodes Will Lord of Mysteries Have? It has been officially announced that Lord of Mysteries will drop with a 13 episode season order. After the initial double-drop, one episode will be releasing a week, while each chapter will run for around 30 minutes long. So with that in mind, we've got 9 more episodes left after this week's chapter. Is There A Trailer For Lord of Mysteries? Yes! You can find a trailer for Lord of Mysteries below: What do you hope to see as the series progresses? What's been your favourite moment of Lord of Mysteries so far? Let us know in the comments below!
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Mary Anning': Swiss Animation Unearths the Childhood Backstory of a Legendary Fossil Pioneer in Annecy Playing Feature
Mary Anning has been part of paleontology's history since its very beginning. Yet this inspiring character's childhood remains largely unfamiliar to the public. A self-taught English fossil collector, Anning began her journey in the county of Dorset, England, in the small village of Lyme Regis, where she and her family discovered Jurassic marine fossil beds, one of the first major paleontological discoveries of the 19th century. Her story as a young, dedicated fossil collector inspired Swiss director Marcel Barelli, whose own passion for paleontology followed him into adulthood. Backed by his long-time collaborator and producer Nicolas Burlet (Nadasdy Films), Barelli felt it was the right time to embark on the journey of making a Swiss animated feature. More from Variety International Animation Unions Plan Protest Against AI at Annecy Festival: 'Generative Al Do Not Support Artists, It Destroys Them' Global Constellation Unveils Ambitious Animation Slate at Annecy (EXCLUSIVE) Tencent Video Strikes European Deal for 'Blades of the Guardian' With ADN (EXCLUSIVE) As 'Mary Anning' makes its world premiere this Monday at the Annecy Animation Festival, Variety spoke with Barelli about his debut feature, his eagerness to share powerful child-driven stories and the state of Swiss animation, which has a long history but still struggles to achieve industry-level status. How did you start your animated journey? My mother always pushed me to draw, saying that with a pen and paper, you can never be bored. But I never thought of it as a profession. I've always been a huge fan of cinema, not necessarily animation, because beyond Disney, I didn't really see what else there was. It was only a little later, once I decided to stop my chemistry studies, that I realized I wanted to make cinema. By pure chance, I discovered the works of Swiss animator Georges Schwizgebel, and that inspired me to start my own independent projects. Mary Anning is your first feature, after 16 years of making animated short films with Nadasdy Films. What compelled you to take this leap? After many years and many shorts, my producer Nicolas Burlet told me, 'Marcel, it is time for you to do something bigger.' I am a cautious type, going one step at a time. This felt like the next step in my career. Paleontology is another of my passions, and Mary Anning is a major figure in that field. Yet in every book about dinosaurs, she is used as the 'feminine quota' even though she never actually discovered dinosaurs, but other fossils. So I knew her story since I was little. Years ago, I had the opportunity to visit her village and her home, which has been turned into a museum about her life and paleontology. Fossil collectors still walk the shores of Lyme Regis today, and I thought this might be a good story to share with young and aspiring scientists. Mary Anning has been the subject of adult fiction recently, but your film is aimed at children. Can you elaborate on that choice? I love that young character, and above all, I realized in my research that there aren't many real young heroes brought to the screen. Besides Anne Frank, there are no real-life stories about children. We see many fictional characters, but almost no biopics focusing on childhood or children who accomplished great things at a young age. Even a film like 'Hola Frida!', built around Frida Kahlo's youth, is a way to bring forth a well-known figure who isn't remembered for her childhood accomplishments. With Mary Anning, I thought there was potential for such a story. Children are often overlooked by history, but in recent years, they've taken more space in public debate and politics, with figures such as Greta Thunberg. Sharing this striking story, almost an anachronistic one, of a girl from a low social background shunned by the educated class, in an era where women had few rights, yet who still manages to fulfill her desire for freedom and knowledge, that spoke to me. I hope it can speak to many children today. Her desires often clash with the world of adults, especially the Reverend's strict views on women and science. Why was it important to depict this opposition? Part of it was a choice, and part of it comes naturally once you start writing. She's young, he's the oldest character. It also embodies the rivalry between children's and adults' understandings of the world. Children are more open-minded and ready to accept change, to be amazed and to grasp transformation without clinging to the status quo. As was pointed out to me, and even if that wasn't planned at the beginning of the film, we live in a world where even scientific achievements are threatened. It feels crazy to me that certain things are now questioned, and it's disturbing to see this comeback in some societies. Regarding the visual style of the film, how was your collaboration with artistic director and graphic designer Marjolaine Perreten? This is the first film I've made that way, as I generally handle all the formatting. But I consider my style a bit cartoonish and naive, and I thought it didn't suit a much bigger project. I wanted a style that better suited the subject. Since Marjolaine and I are very good friends and colleagues, I naturally thought of her. I'm delighted she agreed. As a filmmaker herself, there was no guarantee she could take the time for this endeavour. In the end, she created the Bible, designed the visual style, directed the artistic vision, monitored the sets and managed everything perfectly. Her style brings forth great children's worlds, reminiscent of literature and picture books, with soft, round designs that balance the harsh nature of these cliffs of mud and clay swept by storms. Thanks to Marjolaine's style, the film doesn't necessarily soften the story, but it soothes the setting and clearly signals the intended audience. Can you elaborate on your directorial choices? While writing the film [with co-writers Pierre-Luc Granjon and Magalie Pouzal] and building it with Marjolaine, I had three films in mind: 'Billy Elliot' for the spirit, 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' and Yasujirō Ozu's 'Good Morning,' which fascinates me for its rare portrayal of rebellious children in a domestic setting. Ozu has a unique way of staging and framing, especially for children, alternating wide shots and close-ups to convey emotion. For 'Mary Anning,' I opted for relatively simple staging, little camera movement, close-ups and profiles. This also stemmed from the lack of experienced animated feature teams in Switzerland. To manage with these constraints, we opted for 2D rigging and animated puppets in Toon Boom rather than traditional 2D. It's more of a TV series approach, but we tried to give the film a polished look. Industry people may notice, but I don't make films for the industry—I make them for the audience. These choices allowed us to focus on what mattered, without overreaching. In fact, if you remove the Belgian co-production from the credits—who handled rigs, mixing and voice recording—it's almost a short film crew. Very few people were involved, which kept the project at a human scale. The film's music has a striking uniqueness, rarely heard in children's features. What drove that rather 'punk' choice? It was one of the main debate topics during production. People love it, people hate it—and I love that it sparks such discussion. From the start, I wanted anachronistic music to match Mary's slightly punk rock style. I knew Shyle Zalewski's work as a graphic novelist and cartoonist, but I discovered their music by accident. I was quickly convinced. They sent me hundreds of tracks. I tried several, which were re-recorded, and I asked them to compose the end credits too. I don't know the exact musical terms, but we described it as punk, teen lo-fi rock—and I like it that way. Are there details in the film that people might miss that are important to you? Plenty, mostly nerdy paleontological ones. If you wait until the very end, you'll see the first-ever illustration of a prehistoric scene: Duria Antiquior, drawn by geologist Henry De la Beche in 1830, based on Anning's fossil finds. De la Beche was her friend and created the drawing to raise money for her research. There are many such details, like Ms. Philpot's drawings using fossilized ink, and other paleontological nuggets hidden throughout. What would you say is the state of Swiss animation today? How has it changed throughout your career?I can recount the history of Swiss animated features on my two hands, so bringing 'Mary Anning' to Annecy is a miracle. I've seen two trends: more talented artists emerging from art schools, but funding isn't keeping up. There's no longer enough support for short films like I made at the start of my career, or like Schwizgebel made. Recently, measures have been taken to reduce or limit access to funding. That's a real problem, not just for animation but the whole industry. Meanwhile, the number of artists and directors is increasing. If we want a real Swiss animation industry, we need to act. Not being in the EU limits access to MEDIA programs and international collaboration, making it harder to produce big projects like features. Even Oscar-nominated directors like Claude Barras still struggle. I think there's a lack of confidence in Swiss cinema from policymakers, not seeing the long-term cultural and economic value it can bring. With 'Mary Anning,' we succeeded. I hope we can do it again, with the same talented team. I love cinema, and I love sharing films with the audience, starting with my own children. I hope I can keep doing that for a long time. Best of Variety 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week
Korea Herald
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Food event in China's Xiamen cooks up a taste of Southeast Asia
BEIJING (China Daily) — In gastronomy, spices are more than ingredients — they are storytellers. A dash of cinnamon, a spoonful of chili, a swirl of curry — each holds the power to unlock centuries of trade, tradition and transformation. The fifth season of the hit food documentary Once Upon a Bite turns its lens toward these "magical keys" of flavor, exploring how spices have journeyed across continents, shaped regional cuisines, and left lasting marks on the global food map. This season, the series doesn't stop at storytelling — it steps off the screen and into real life. Launched by Tencent Video and DOClabs Beijing, Once Upon a Bite introduces an immersive offline experience: A Taste of Flavor — Once Upon a Bite | Discovering Xiamen, Encountering Southeast Asia. Why now? As travel and cultural exchange return post-pandemic, people crave real experiences. This offline journey lets them taste the story and connect more deeply with food and place. The event debuted in April in Xiamen, a vital node on the historic Maritime Silk Road and a city known for its rich blend of culture and cuisine in Fujian province. It began in the heart of Xiamen's "eighth market," where 15 local stalls welcomed guests to discover the city's culinary roots. Among the highlights was satay noodles — a local specialty whose soul lies in a rich broth of ground peanuts, sesame, dried shrimp, coconut, garlic, scallions and a medley of spices. It embodies the fusion of Southeast Asian depth with Minnan (southern Fujian) tradition. Visitors gathered around tea tables, savoring dishes while watching their preparation up close. Vendors shared stories behind the recipes, and live performances of glove puppetry and Nanyin music added cultural texture to the flavorful journey. "Spices are not just condiments — they're cultural connectors," says tourism scholar Peng Jun. "They reflect the warmth and openness of Xiamen as a migrant city and serve as a unique signature of Chinese cuisine in the world. "Since the Tang Dynasty (618-907), people have come to Xiamen at different times, but finding a taste of home here has never depended on when they arrived. "The city's rich diversity of spices speaks to its endless possibilities — everyone who comes to Xiamen finds their own unique flavor of the city." To bring the story full circle, several products featured in the documentary are now available to the public. Cheuk Yuet . Queen, a Southeast Asian-style restaurant in Xiamen has launched the turtle-shaped peanut cake seen in the documentary, and new condiments, including sambal chili sauces made from five regional Chinese chilies and five varieties of tropical-style curry sauces, are now sold online. "We've always treated Once Upon a Bite as a growing IP," says producer Zhu Lexian. "Expanding beyond the screen is our way of turning stories into experiences — and this is just the beginning."
Associated Press
15-04-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Global and China Automotive Voice Industry Report 2025: High-Level Voice Function Installation Rate Significantly Increases, Automotive Voice Moves Towards 'Gognitive Interaction'
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 15, 2025-- The 'Automotive Voice Industry Report, 2025" report has been added to offering. Automotive voice research: high-level voice function installation rate significantly increases, automotive voice moves towards 'cognitive interaction' Automotive voice installation rate exceeds 83%, high-level voice function installation rate significantly increases From January to November 2024, installations of automotive voice systems reached 16.76 million units, with an installation rate of 83.3%. Compared to the full year of 2023, installations increased by 5 percentage points. By energy type, EREV (Extended-Range Electric Vehicle) had the highest installation rate for automotive voice systems, reaching 100% from January to November 2024. Typical models under this energy type include the Li Auto L series, AITO M series, and Deepal S series. In terms of voice function, installations and installation rate for continuous dialogue, see-and-speak, and wake-up-free functions greatly increased in 2024. For the see-and-speak function, from January to November 2024, its installations reached 4.66 million units, with an installation rate of 23%, an increase of 18 percentage points compared to the full year of 2023. By energy type, EREV had the highest installation rate at 92.1%, while fuel vehicles had the lowest at only 7.1%. By price range, the 'see-and-speak' function had the highest installation rate in the over 500,000 RMB range, with representative models such as Zeekr 009, Yangwang U8, and NIO ES8. This range also saw the largest increase in installation rate, up by 48 percentage points. This also indicates a significant improvement in the intelligence level of automotive voice systems in 2024. The cockpit accesses more ecological resources, voice assistants gain deep service capabilities In the era of foundation models, a voice assistant that 'knows a lot and can serve' relies more on the access to diverse ecological applications. For example, when users issue vague commands such as 'the car is almost out of power,' 'I'm hungry,' or 'what should I wear for the Chinese New Year,' the voice assistant's response requires support from applications like maps, local life services, and online information. In addition to common applications like AMAP, iQiyi, Tencent Video, NetEase Cloud Music, and QQ Music, Li Auto has implemented voice calls to Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book) platform content and launched a deeply customized voice skill for Meituan. For example, users can wake up Lixiang Tongxue to ask ' Chinese New Year outfits recommended by Xiaohongshu,' 'find a Beijing travel guide on Xiaohongshu,' or 'help me find a Cantonese restaurant on Meituan with an average price of 200 RMB and a rating above 4.5.' Foundation model applications accelerate the development of automotive voice from 'command interaction' to 'cognitive interaction' Different from the previous command-based interaction, automotive voice systems empowered by foundation models have better capabilities in spoken language understanding, logical reasoning, knowledge Q&A, painting creation, and perceiving the vehicle's surrounding environment. For example: XPeng's XGPT-powered Xiao P assistant has capabilities in spoken language understanding, logical reasoning, knowledge encyclopedia, painting & story & fairy tale creation, and recognizing objects around the vehicle. Li Auto's Mind GPT-powered Lixiang Tongxue has fuzzy search capabilities, such as asking Lixiang Tongxue 'I forgot the name of a movie, there's a black pianist, do you know what it is?'; search by image description, where Lixiang Tongxue can read movie poster content and express it freely, allowing children who cannot read to choose movies by describing the poster. Xiaoai Tongxue's application of foundation models also gives it the ability to understand and respond to vague commands. For example, it can recognize and respond to commands like 'Where is my phone?', 'Turn off the lights at home', 'What mountain is that ahead?', and 'What car is that ahead?'. Taking XPeng Motors as an example, XPeng Motors has developed its own XGPT (Lingxi) foundation model and integrated it into the voice system. Additionally, it has integrated the ZhiPu AI base foundation model and multimodal models, giving the voice assistant Xiao P stronger language understanding, image recognition, and generation capabilities, which can be linked with in-vehicle perception system and external environment. AI foundation models become a must-have for OEMs to build intelligent automotive voice systems By 2024, the number of brands equipping their intelligent cockpits with foundation models has significantly increased, with Chinese independent brands being the primary drivers of this trend. Some brands have already completed the development path from cooperative supply to joint R&D, and finally to independent research. For example, in January 2024, Geely applied Baidu's ERNIE Bot foundation model in its Galaxy L6. In the same month, Geely released its self-developed full-scenario AI foundation model - Geely Xingrui AI Foundation Model. Based on the Xingrui AI Foundation Model architecture, Geely has also developed derivative models such as the Xingrui NLP Language Foundation Model and the Xingrui Multimodal Foundation Model. Among these, the Xingrui NLP Language Foundation Model is entirely self-developed by the Xingrui Intelligent Computing Center, with a total training data volume exceeding 3 trillion tokens. It includes an emotional module, enabling excellent logical reasoning and contextual memory capabilities, allowing for human-like emotional interactions. In January 2025, Geely showcased its development path for an in-cabin intelligent assistant based on the Xingrui AI Foundation Model at CES 2025 - moving from 'Assisted Intelligence' to 'Agent Intelligence' and finally to 'Autonomous Intelligence.' With the support of the foundation model, in-car assistant will evolve from 'accurately responding to commands' to 'understanding the environment and autonomously completing tasks,' and ultimately to 'possessing self-awareness and autonomous emotional capabilities.' Chinese independent brands such as BYD, SAIC, Dongfeng, GAC, Changan, Chery, and emerging OEMs like NIO, Li Auto, XPeng, AITO, and Xiaomi have also implemented AI foundation models in automotive voice systems. As automotive intelligence enters its second phase, AI foundation models are gradually becoming a necessary option for building intelligent voice interaction systems. Key Topics Covered: 1 Overview of Automotive Voice Industry 2 OEM Applications of Automotive Voice Systems 3 Automotive Voice Suppliers 4 Automotive Voice Industry Chain 5 Automotive Voice Development Trends For more information about this report visit About is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. View source version on CONTACT: Laura Wood, Senior Press Manager [email protected] For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./ CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900 KEYWORD: CHINA ASIA PACIFIC INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TECHNOLOGY VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY OTHER TECHNOLOGY AUTOMOTIVE SOURCE: Research and Markets Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 04/15/2025 09:48 AM/DISC: 04/15/2025 09:48 AM
