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01Aug/23
Category Archives: Films
25Jul/23
Actors are really worried about the use of AI by movie studios – they may have a point
Dominic Lees, University of Reading
Film and television actors in the US came out on strike on July 14, causing Hollywood productions to shut down. The action has also had an impact on US films shooting in the UK: director Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice 2 has “paused” and the production of Deadpool 3, filming at Pinewood Studios with stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, has been stood down.
The dispute is about remuneration for actors, very few of whom enjoy the high income of Hollywood stars. But an additional argument between the union, SAG-AFTRA, and film producers is about the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Actors are fearful of the impact of AI on their careers.
27Jun/23
Is AI in film inevitable?
June 27, 2023 /Entertainment/ — AI is indeed transforming the film industry in exciting ways, and it is likely to become even more pervasive in the years to come. AI is already being used to generate scripts, create special effects, and even write music. It is also being used to analyze data and make predictions about what audiences will want to see. Continue reading
16Jun/23
The movie “The Ship of Fools” is a cautionary tale about the dangers of intolerance and prejudice.
June 16, 2023 /World/ — The Ship of Fools is a 1965 film adaptation of the 1962 novel of the same name by Katherine Anne Porter. The film tells the story of a group of passengers on a ship traveling from Mexico to Germany in 1933. The passengers are a diverse group, representing a variety of social classes, religions, and nationalities. The film explores the themes of diversity, social interaction, and the dangers of intolerance. Continue reading
10Jun/23
Why is John Connor so important?
10 June 2023 /Entertainment/ — John Connor is a fictional character in the Terminator franchise. He is the son of Sarah Connor and Kyle Reese, and the future leader of the human resistance against Skynet, a self-aware artificial intelligence that has initiated a nuclear war.
John Connor has been portrayed by several actors over the years, including Edward Furlong, Nick Stahl, Christian Bale, and Jason Clarke. He has also appeared in the television series Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, where he was portrayed by Thomas Dekker. Continue reading
06Jun/23
Film the House: Parliamentary film competition shortlists announced by Authors’ Licensing & Collecting Society
Film the House is delighted to announce the shortlists for this year’s competition. Film the House is run in collaboration with MPs to find the filmmakers and scriptwriters of tomorrow. It is also an opportunity to highlight the importance of intellectual property rights to MPs, creators and the wider public. The competition receives parliamentary sponsorship from Lord Clement-Jones, Ellie Reeves MP and Giles Watling MP. Continue reading
02Jun/23
Fast X review: proof that there’s method in the madness of the Fast & Furious franchise
Joshua Gulam, Liverpool Hope University; Dr Sarah Feinstein, University of Leeds, and Fraser Elliott, The University of Edinburgh
There’s a scene in the latest Fast & Furious film, Fast X, where Aimes (Alan Ritchson) – the government agent tasked with apprehending Dom (Vin Diesel) and his crew – gives a rundown of the heroes’ backstory:
Let’s start back at the beginning … Los Angeles, 2001 … Humble roots, local kids … Street racers who became hijackers … Graduated to high-speed smuggling, mobile jailbreaks, train robberies … If it could be done in a car, they did it … If it violates the laws of God and gravity, they did it twice.
30May/23
N FILMS Secures $100M Deal to Transform Hollywood with Real Diversity, Inclusion, and Care About Emerging Actors and Authors
Los Angeles-based international film company N FILMS has sealed a momentous $100 million deal with an undisclosed Middle East investment fund. This collaboration will provide meaningful funding, covering up to 75% of the budget, for the production of four upcoming feature films. Continue reading
22May/23
Campari hosts a night of unforgettable moments at 76th Festival de Cannes
This year, Campari, the iconic Milanese, red aperitivo returned to the 76th edition of the world-renowned Festival de Cannes, as an official partner and hosted its Discover Red event attended by Charles Melton, Luke Evans and Alessandra Ambrosio. Continue reading
20May/23
DREAMSCAPES: A New International Motion Picture Narrated By KATE WINSLET
Just before the start of the Cannes Film Festival, Klemens Hallmann, CEO and producer of Hallmann Entertainment Company, announces his latest film narrated by Academy Award®-winning actress Kate Winslet. Continue reading