Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse Producer Responds to Generative AI Fears - Films/Movies & reviews news - NewsLocker (2024)

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With generative AI becoming a more common sight, fans are voicing their concern about its use in Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse. Into the Spider-Verse and Across the Spider-Verse were widely praised for their animation style and attention to detail from animators. So, producer Christopher Miller has talked about what fans can expect from the animation in the upcoming sequel.Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse will have “no generative AI,” sa

Dead at 21: MTV Drama Is Worth Revisiting 30 Years Later

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As a kid, one of my doctors was attempting to explain something about my albinism, and I misunderstood him horribly, thinking he meant that all albinos die at the age of 25, so I was extremely depressed for a couple of days before my mother figured out what happened and straightened me out. For Ed Bellamy, however, this is a much more real and immediate scenario, as just when the young man is celebrating his 20th birthday, thinking his whole life is ahead, he’s confr

Street Fighter Movie Loses Talk to Me Directors

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The planned Street Fighter movie has lost its pair of directors, as Danny and Michael Philippou are no longer working on the project.The duo — who were known as the YouTube duo RackaRacka prior to directing the hit A24 horror film Talk to Me — were tapped to direct a film adaptation based on the legendary fighting game franchise last year, and even spoke about the project as recently as last July.However, according to THR, the pair

Orange Is the New Black’s Kate Mulgrew Explains Why She Dislikes Red’s Ending

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Orange Is the New Black’s Kate Mulgrew has expressed her dissatisfaction with her character’s ending, saying that she even told creator Jenji Kohan how much she dislikes it.Mulgrew had portrayed Galina “Red” Reznikov for seven seasons. A fan-favorite (and sometimes insufferable) character, Red was established as a ruthless and fierce inmate of Litchfield, who made Piper Chapman’s (played by Taylor Schilling) earlier moments in the seri

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Martin Scorsese making documentary about old Italian shipwrecks

Martin Scorsese is set to shoot a new film which will see him return to the small town from where his family originated.READ MORE: The wisdom of Martin Scorsese: “I had to go through everything in order to learn”The filmmaker is reportedly working on a documentary about ancient shipwrecks in the Mediterranean Sea. The documentary will take Scorsese to Polizzi Generosa, a small town on the island of Sicily, where his paternal grandparents were born.
Currently untitled, the film is rep

Interview: Scream Therapy Director Cassie Keet Talks About Her Desert Horror Comedy

Scream Therapy sees a group of female friends head to the desert to shout their problems into the isolated wilds of Wonder Valley, California. But they end up falling foul of an incel cult that needs a sacrifice or two pretty soon. What follows is a madcap battle for survival and understanding. It goes to some interesting places along the way,including a very twisty-turny finale.ComingSoon’s Neil Bolt spoke to Scream Therapy director Cassie Keet about her desert horror comedy and how the

Netflix will be welcoming Chernobyl’s Jared Harris and The Night Agent’s Gabriel Basso to the untitled Kathryn Bigelow movie cast, which is being described as a White House thriller. Both actors are currently finalizing their deals to officially joined the project.Harris is currently starring in Apple TV+’s Foundation, which had concluded its 10-episode Season 2 run last September 15, 2023. The sci-fi drama has already been renewed for a third season. The untitled Kathryn Bige

Wesley Snipes jokes Marvel’s ‘Blade’ reboot is going “kinda rough”

Wesley Snipes has made a comment about the delays to Marvel’s forthcoming Blade reboot.READ MORE: Every Marvel movie ranked in order of greatnessBack in 2019, a revival of the original film trilogy, released between 1998 and 2004, was announced at San Diego Comic Con in 2019.
However, the departures of two directors, along with last year’s writers strikes, have set the movie’s progress back, after originally being scheduled for release in November 2023.
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New Trailer for Dark Comedy Film 'The Prank' Featuring Rita Moreno

"I lit the fuse, and now we watch Wheeler burn..." Uh oh! This sounds dangerous. Signature Ent. in the UK has revealed an official trailer for an indie dark comedy called The Prank, the second feature film directed by Maureen Bharoocha. This originally premiered back in 2022 at the SXSW Film Festival that year, and it also showed at the 2023 Santa Barbara Film Festival, but has never been released in the US. A bit strange. Ben and his slacker friend Tanner decide to play a prank on their high sc

Daniel Radcliffe Gives Advice for Harry Potter TV Reboot Team

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Daniel Radcliffe has offered some valuable advice to Max’s Harry Potter TV reboot, encouraging the team behind the series to let the cast “be kids.”Radcliffe, who had played the titular wizard since he was 12 until the eighth and final Harry Potter movie, couldn’t provide any advice for the Max reboot’s upcoming stars. However, the actor had some words for the producers.As someone who has been in the public eye at an early age and

New Martin Scorsese Movie Documenting Ancient Shipwrecks to Film Soon

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Martin Scorsese is getting ready to film a new documentary based on ancient shipwrecks found in the Mediterranean Sea.The untitled project is based on research by U.S. archaeologist and will primarily take place in Polizzi Generosa, a town in Sicily, Italy and the birthplace of his grandparents.
According to a report from Variety, production is set to begin this summer, although no official release information about the project has been revealed.
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It's Official - Coppola's 'Megalopolis' Opening in September in the US

"Don't let the now... destroy the forever." It's official! It's coming to theaters soon! Lionsgate Studios has announced they will release Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis in the US this fall. The highly anticipated new film from the iconic filmmaker originally premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival (read our review) and it also just played at the Sydney Film Festival in Australia. It's now set to open in theaters starting on September 27th, 2024 - including on IMAX screens nationwide. Mar

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LEGO Friends Season 2 is a popular animated series centered around the lives of five best friends in the vibrant Heartlake City. The show follows their adventures, emphasizing on friendship, teamwork, and creativity as they tackle various challenges and embark on exciting missions.Here’s how you can watch and stream LEGO Friends Season 2 via streaming services such as Netflix.Is LEGO Friends Season 2 available to watch via streaming?Yes, LEGO Friends Season 2 is available to watch

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Buddy Thunderstruck: The Maybe Pile is a 2017 interactive special episode from the stop motion comedy television series Buddy Thunderstruck. The show was created by Ryan Wiesbrock for Netflix and follows the adventures of Buddy a dog driver and his mechanic sidekick Darnell the ferret.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Buddy Thunderstruck: The Maybe Pile via streaming services such as Netflix.Is Buddy Thunderstruck: The Maybe Pile available to watch via streaming?Yes, Buddy Thund

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The Joy of Singing is a 2008 French comedy film that blends espionage with opera. Two undercover agents are tasked with finding a flash drive containing a list of dangerous criminals. Their mission takes a hilarious turn when they’re forced to infiltrate a group of aspiring opera singers, leading to a comedic mix of singing, seduction, and international intrigue.Here’s how you can watch and stream The Joy of Singing via streaming services such as AMC Plus.Is The Joy

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The Tale is a 2018 drama film about a woman named Jennifer Fox, who confronts her own repressed memories of childhood sexual abuse while working on a documentary about sexual assault survivors. As she pieces together her past, she must confront the possibility that her riding instructor and running coach may have abused her.Here’s how you can watch and stream The Tale via streaming services such as HBO Max.Is The Tale available to watch via streaming?Yes, The Tale is available to w

Henry Cavill plans to get newborn building ‘Warhammer’ figures as soon as “the wee one arrives”

Henry Cavill has revealed the hobby he is hoping his future child will share with him.READ MORE: ‘Argylle’ review: Dua Lipa and Henry Cavill’s stranger than fiction spy caperThe Man Of Steel star shared a photo on his official Instagram page over the weekend, to commemorate UK Father’s Day.
The post, which features Cavill laying down in what appears to be a nursery, follows the recent announcement that he is expecting his first-born child with Natalie Viscuso.
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One-Way to Tomorrow is a 2020 Turkish romantic comedy film. One-Way to Tomorrow follows the story of two strangers, Deniz and Mehmet, whose paths cross on a bus ride from Istanbul to Izmir. Deniz, a free-spirited hairdresser, has just broken up with her boyfriend. Mehmet, a reserved architect, is on his way to a wedding he doesn’t want to attend. An unexpected encounter throws them together, and as they share their stories and secrets, a spark ignites.Here’s ho

Power Ballad Cast: Bottoms’ Havana Rose Liu Joins Paul Rudd Musical Comedy

Bottoms star Havana Rose Liu has officially been tapped to join the Power Ballad cast for director John Carney’s newest musical comedy movie, which is now currently in production in Dublin, Ireland.“The film is an uplifting, music-driven story about a wedding singer (Rudd), a rock star (Jonas), and the song that comes between them,” reads the logline.Liu first gained recognition for her leading performance in 20th Century Studios’ suspense thriller No Exit. She was most

New Jordan Peele Movie Release Date Teased by Director

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Jordan Peele has seemingly revealed the release date for his next movie.On X, Peele shared a cryptic post with the date October 23, 2026. While there’s no official confirmation as of yet, the post is likely announcing the release date for his next film, which the Get Out director has previously teased is in the works.View Peele’s post on X below:
10.23.26 pic.twitter.com/mTP9GR4dyW— Jordan Peele (@JordanPeele) June 17, 2024
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X2: X-Men United Is ‘The Gayest Film’ Alan Cumming Has Ever Done

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As he looks back on his earlier projects, X2: X-Men United actor Alan Cumming has opened up about the one particular movie that he thinks is “the gayest.”The award-winning actor, who has been on a slew of iconic projects, came out publicly as bisexual back in the 1990s. Now serving as the host for the reality competition series The Traitors, which was renewed for Season 3 earlier this year, Cumming reflects on the roles he has played over the course o

Listen Carefully: Psychological Horror Makes North American Premiere This Week

Ryan Barton-Grimley’s psychological horror movie Listen Carefully makes its North American bow this week at Dances With Films.Following on from his 2020 feature Hawk and the Rev: Vampire Slayers, Barton Grimley’s Listen Carefully sees a troubled bank manager Andy McNeary (Ryan Barton-Grimley) discover his baby daughter has gone missing. Now, he must follow the instructions of a mysterious voice on the other end of a baby monitor to save her before she disappears and his life is ruin

The Batman Part II Update Given for Robert Pattinson DC Movie

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DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has offered up a The Batman Part II updated, replying to a fan on what the status of the movie is.
During a recent post on Threads, Gunn responded to a fan to confirm that no casting for the DCU version of Batman has begun yet. When another fan asked about the status of Matt Reeves’ The Batman Part II, Gunn said the project was still being written.
What is the latest The Batman Part II Update?When asked again on when Gunn suspected the scri

The Bikeriders Interview: Director Jeff Nichols Talks Cast, Michael Shannon, Upcoming Projects

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ComingSoon’s Jonathan Sim recently spoke with director Jeff Nichols (Take Shelter, Mud, Midnight Special) about his new movie The Bikeriders, which Focus Features will release in theaters on June 21.“The Bikeriders captures a rebellious time in America when the culture and people were changing,” reads the official synopsis. “After a chance encounter at a local bar, strong-willed Kathy (Jodie Comer) is inextricably drawn to Benny (Austin Butl

Totally Spies Live-Action Series in the Works at Amazon

Amazon MGM Studios is officially developing a Totally Spies live-action series based on Banijay Kids’ classic animated series from the early 2000s.
The project will be executive produced by Emmy winner Will Ferrell through his Gloria Sanchez Productions banner. This comes after more than two decades since the French animated spy comedy made its debut. After its original run ended in 2008, Totally Spies was revived twice, with the first spanning from 2013-2015. The most recent revival came

Jerry Seinfeld clashes with pro-Palestine heckler during stand-up gig

Jerry Seinfeld was seen responding to a pro-Palestine heckler at his latest comedy show on June 17.READ MORE: ‘Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours To Kill’ review: the comedy equivalent of the ‘old man yells at cloud’ memeThe comedian was appearing at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, when his show was interrupted by an attendee who was giving a message in defense of Palestine.
A video shared by the Australian Jewish Association shows the heckler shouting (via Variety): &ld

The Night Agent Season 2 Wraps Production, Shares BTS Photo

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The Night Agent Season 2 has already wrapped production. In addition to the exciting announcement, Netflix has also shared a new image from the set of the Gabriel Basso-led action thriller.Following the show’s successful debut on Netflix back in 2023, the streaming giant had immediately renewed the show for Season 2, which began filming earlier this year. Now, as Peter Sutherland gears up for another action-packed season, The Night Agent gets closer to its highly an

Megalopolis Release Date Set as Francis Ford Coppola Movie Finds Distributor

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A release date for Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis has been set.Announced in a press release, Lionsgate Studios has officially acquired Copoola’s new epic Megalopolis. The film will be released in United States theaters and in IMAX on September 27, 2024.Lionsgate Motion Picture Group’s Adam Fogelson said of Megalopolis, “Francis is a legend. For many of us, his gifts to cinema were one of the inspirations to devote our own careers to film. It is

Stranger Things Season 5 Is ‘Bonkers,’ Says Vecna Actor

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Stranger Things Season 5 will close out the legendary Netflix series, and as a result will feature some wild content, according to the actor who plays Vecna.
Speaking during a recent appearance on iHeart’s I’ve Never Said This Before with Tommy DiDario (via The Hollywood Reporter), Jamie Campbell Bower — who played Henry Creel/Vecna in Season 4 of the series — promised that fans would absolutely be in for a show when Season 5 releases.What did Jami

Showrunner Jess Brownell has confirmed that they already have an idea on who will be the potential lead couples for Bridgerton Season 5 & 6.
As the latest installment of the hit Netflix series had ended with Colin and Penelope having a romantic happy ending, fans have now started speculating on who will be the next Bridgerton sibling to take the center stage in the next seasons. During a recent interview, Brownell was asked if the creative team had already mapped out what happens in future