David Fincher Edited Tarantino's 'Cliff Booth' Script, Removing 60 Pages
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Director David Fincher revealed he significantly edited Quentin Tarantino's original screenplay for 'The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth,' the upcoming sequel to 'Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood.' The initial draft was 230 pages, essentially forming two distinct movies. Fincher's edits trimmed the script by approximately 60 pages, focusing on character interactions and the 1970s Hollywood setting rather than a complex plot.
Andrew Garfield to Receive Maltin Modern Master Award at Santa Barbara Film Festival
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Andrew Garfield will be honored with the Maltin Modern Master Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 6. The accolade recognizes individuals who have significantly contributed to culture through their cinematic work. Garfield will engage in a discussion about his extensive career, which includes his upcoming portrayal of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in Luca Guadagnino's "Artificial." His filmography features critically acclaimed roles in diverse projects, demonstrating his versatile talent and impact on the industry.
Filmmaker Taika Waititi Discusses AI's Inevitable Presence in Hollywood, Calls Prompt-Based Movie Creation "Boring and Lame"
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At a New York screening for his new film "Klara and the Sun," director Taika Waititi, joined by stars Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams, addressed the growing role of artificial intelligence in Hollywood. While acknowledging AI's probable inevitability in the industry, Waititi expressed strong reservations about prompt-based filmmaking, calling it "boring and lame." The film itself, an adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro's novel, explores the crucial themes of humanity and technology, highlighting the irreplaceable value of human connection and creative collaboration amidst advancing AI.
Netflix Unveils Rob Lowe Documentary and Podcast Expansion
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Netflix is set to release "Rob Lowe: The Outsider," a documentary charting the actor's extensive career, on November 24. Simultaneously, Lowe's podcast, "Literally! With Rob Lowe," will join Netflix and SiriusXM, offering new video episodes weekly starting December 3. This holiday season also features Lowe in the Netflix film "In A Holidaze." These initiatives highlight Netflix's multi-faceted collaboration with Rob Lowe.
Fandom First Studio 'Popular Demand' Launched by Jon Leland and Ivan Askwith
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Jon Leland, former chief strategy officer at Kickstarter, and Ivan Askwith, who previously led Digital Media at Lucasfilm, have joined forces to establish Popular Demand. This innovative studio and technology company aims to collaborate with creators and their dedicated fandoms to develop and distribute unique content tailored for niche audiences, spanning film, television, publishing, gaming, and live experiences. Their first major release is the film 'Fucktoys.'
