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The industry’s narrative shifts extend beyond representation. Some industry insiders argue that Western storytelling has long been feminist, and depictions of romantic choices—like men choosing between two women—are now viewed as foreign tropes, predominantly seen in anime or other non-Western media. The influence of different cultural paradigms could lead to dramatic shifts if new owners, especially Saudi interests, push their preferred content styles into Hollywood products, potentially provoking intense backlash reminiscent of historic witch hunts or moral outrages.