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How Weta Workshop turned Robbie Williams into an ape for pop-star biopic ‘Better Man’
Source: Ben King / Paramount Pictures ‘Better Man’: Jonno Davies in full performance-capture suit with markers on the body and face Weta Workshop, the New Zealand-based visual-effects company founded by Peter Jackson, was initially tasked with helping pre-vis 10 dance numbers for Robbie Williams biopic Better Man. ...
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‘It Ends With Us’ director Justin Baldoni sued by former PR
Stephanie Jones alleges defamation, breach of contract.
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Prosecutor in ‘Rust’ case against Alec Baldwin drops appeal against dismissal
Lawyers say the move is the “final vindication” for Baldwin
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Animation Guild members ratify new AMPTP deal
Union board says “contracts alone cannot solve” challenge posed by AI.
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Christopher Nolan’s next film to be Homer’s ‘The Odyssey’ for Universal
Universal will release the film on July 17, 2026.
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Supporters, Sony rally behind Blake Lively after ‘It Ends With Us’ sexual harassment complaint
New York Times reports on social media ”smear campaign” against Lively.
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Julian Assange documentary ‘The Six Billion Dollar Man’ withdrawn from Sundance
Eugene Jarecki’s film was scheduled to premiere in Special Screenings in January.
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Robbie Williams song ‘Forbidden Road’ disqualified from Oscar shortlist
Academy’s music branch executive committee determines song contained elements from a song not written for Better Man.
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Sony dates ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ for January 2026
Nia DaCosta directs from screenplay by Alex Garland.
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SPC sets February 2025 nationwide release for ‘Becoming Led Zeppelin’
Hybrid docu-concert film will open after previously announced exclusive Imax launch.
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Slamdance 2025 unveils line-up for inaugural Los Angeles edition
The 31st annual event’s roster comprises 146 films, runs February 24-March 7, 2025.
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New coalition advocates keeping production in California amid runaway concerns
New poll finds 73% of California voters support Governor’s proposal to double film and TV tax incentive to $750m.
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Disney becomes first studio to cross $2bn at North American box office in 2024
This is only the second time that any studio has surpassed $2bn since 2019.
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Neon acquires Chloe Okuno, Maika Monroe horror ‘Brides’
Deal marks third film with Monroe after Longlegs, upcoming They Follow.
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Sundance gala fundraiser to honour James Mangold, Cynthia Erivo
Previously announced honourees include Sundance Institute veteran Michelle Satter.
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‘Sonic The Hedgehog 3’: Review
Keanu Reeves lends his voice to the manic third instalment of the video game franchise
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Academy unveils 10 shortlists for 2025 Oscars
Nominations for 97th Oscar ceremony announced on January 17, 2025.
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‘Summer Of Soul’ producers in post on doc about Titan submersible tragedy
Aron Arngrimsson directing, producing project from RadicalMedia, Dirty Dozen Productions.
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’: Review
Lion King prequel directed by Barry Jenkins looks to exploit a rich franchise
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Roland Emmerich reveals plans for Sudan-set ‘Exodus’ feature and Lawrence of Arabia series
The US-based German director is also preparing the second season of ‘Those About To Die’, starring Anthony Hopkins.