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A competent but essentially pointless live-action Moana that’s more CGI than cinema, with Dwayne Johnson delivering an on-auto-pilot performance; the film feels like monetised content rather than a fresh, engaging take, and a stage musical might have given the numbers more life.
In Daredevil: Born Again, the death of Daniel Blake was changed after filming: the on-set scene did not include a gunshot, but post-production added a CGI gunshot to Blake’s death. Showrunner Dario Scardapane explained the original plan kept Blake alive with a resignation arc, but editing felt the ending wasn’t earned, prompting the change and heightening the stakes of Fisk’s storyline.
Seth MacFarlane says there are no current plans for a third season of the Ted prequel on Peacock, noting the show is very expensive to produce due to heavy CGI, effectively limiting the viability of a Season 3 at the moment.
Decider’s Stream It Or Skip It praises The Dinosaurs, a four‑part Netflix docuseries narrated by Morgan Freeman (with Steven Spielberg as EP) that uses ILM CGI to recount the dinosaurs’ rise, reign, and extinction, starting from Triassic times; the premiere delivers stunning visuals and a clear chronological arc that fans of nature docs will enjoy.
The reviewer enjoyed 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' for its stunning visuals, engaging storyline, and strong cast, despite criticizing the characters' lack of intelligence and predictability. The film offers a thrilling experience, especially in 4DX, and is considered a fun, if not top-tier, addition to the Jurassic series.
A spinoff of 'The Big Bang Theory' titled 'Stuart Fails to Save the Universe' is in development at HBO Max, featuring significant CGI and sci-fi elements, with ten episodes already written by Chuck Lorre, Bill Prady, and Zak Penn. The show stars Kevin Sussman as Stuart Bloom and includes other familiar characters, aiming to stand on its own while building on the original series' success.
In the upcoming Marvel film 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' Ebon Moss-Bachrach portrays The Thing using a combination of performance capture, practical effects, and a real rock named 'Jennifer' for reference, blending multiple techniques to bring the character to life.
Disney's upcoming live-action remake of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" has released its first trailer, sparking criticism over the CGI depiction of the seven dwarfs. The dwarfs are described as unsettling and deep in the uncanny valley, overshadowing other aspects of the film. While Rachel Zegler's portrayal of Snow White is praised, the overall reception of the trailer is negative, with calls for audiences to avoid the film to discourage further live-action remakes.
"Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" revives the motorized chaos of the "Mad Max" series with a new fleet of apocalyptic vehicles, including a revamped War Rig and a swarm of motorbikes. Production designer Colin Gibson resurrected and reimagined many iconic vehicles from "Fury Road," blending practical effects with CGI to create a visually stunning prequel. The film, starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, explores the origins of its characters and vehicles, emphasizing the integral role of these mechanized beasts in the "Mad Max" universe.
Unreal Engine 5, known for game development, is being used to create a film adaptation of 2000 AD’s Rogue Trooper, showcasing its potential as a film creation tool. The engine's pre-rendering capabilities allow for high-quality visuals, offering flexibility and power for storytelling. Despite being cheaper than traditional Hollywood software, it requires skilled movie makers to ensure the film doesn't resemble a video game. This pioneering approach could lead to a new era of high-fidelity, modest-budget movies, potentially revolutionizing indie animation and opening doors for future 2000 AD productions.
Elon Musk posted a video of the Tesla robot Optimus folding a shirt, but later clarified that the action was not autonomous. Online observers accused Musk of using CGI to fake the video, pointing out evidence of computer generation and remote operation. Despite skepticism, some supporters praised Musk's robotic endeavors.
Hugh Grant expressed his dislike for playing an Oompa Loompa in the upcoming film "Wonka," describing the experience as a living nightmare. Grant struggled with the motion-capture process and felt uncertain about how to act with his body. He ultimately hated the entire experience and admitted to not enjoying making movies in general, but acknowledged the financial necessity due to having children. Grant also expressed a strong dislike for CGI, stating that it makes it difficult to understand what is happening on screen.
Nicolas Cage expresses his dislike for AI in films, calling it inhumane, while discussing his cameo as Superman in "The Flash." Cage reveals that the final scene differed from what he shot, with CGI used to de-age him and depict him fighting a giant spider, a reference to Tim Burton's abandoned "Superman Lives" project. Burton, who has criticized AI recreations of his own work, also comments on the cultural misappropriation of characters by studios, expressing his quiet revolt against it.
Samsung has launched a new ad campaign for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5, featuring CGI videos of giant, movable foldable phones mounted on billboards and buildings at key locations around the world. The realistic CGI ads have fooled many social media users, blurring the line between what's real and what isn't. While the ads may not exist in the real world, the actual Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 phones are real and have been released by Samsung.
A viral video depicting an impact and explosion on the surface of the Moon has been debunked as fake. The video, originally posted on YouTube by user Diego Sinclair, was computer-generated and not an authentic event. While objects colliding with the Moon can create bright flashes of light, they are not caused by fire or combustion, as depicted in the video. Instead, the flashes are a result of the thermal glow of molten rock and hot vapors at the impact site. The video's creator admitted it was an edited video, leading to its rating as fake.