James Cameron Bans AI From ‘Avatar’ Movies: ‘We Don’t Replace Actors’ – Variety
AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH, US Dolby Cinema poster, from left: Zoe Saldana Source: Variety
‘The Eyes of Ghana’ Filmmakers on Spotlighting the Political Power of Cinema – Variety
Oscar-winning documentarian Ben Proudfoot’s latest project, ‘The Eyes of Ghana,’ shines a spotlight on 93-year-old Chris Hesse and his efforts to preserve Ghana’s cinema heritage. The film captures Hesse’s passion for preserving the country’s rich cinematic history, offering a poignant … Continued
Cinemark to Add 70mm Imax Screens Ahead of Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ – Variety
IMAX is introducing 70mm film projection, a favored format among acclaimed directors like Nolan, at Cinemark Seven Bridges. This technology promises an immersive and high-quality cinematic experience for moviegoers at the theater. Source: Variety
Angus Cloud’s Cause of Death Revealed: Actor Overdosed on Fentanyl, Cocaine and More
Angus Cloud died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and more, the Alameda County Coroner’s Office confirmed to Variety on Thursday. His cause of death was an “acute intoxication due to combined effects of methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl and benzodiazepines,” according to … Continued
Force Majeure Terminations for First Look, Overall Deals at Struck Companies Coming as Early as Aug. 1
Major Hollywood studios and streaming platforms are considering terminating some of their first look and overall deals with writers as soon as Aug. 1, more than half-a-dozen sources with knowledge of various term agreements and talks inside these companies told Variety. … Continued
Psycho named greatest film ever by Variety
A boy’s best friend may be his mother, but Variety has named Alfred Hitchcock’s seminal proto-slasher Psycho as the best film ever made. Source: Psycho named greatest film ever by Variety