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entertainment2 years ago

The Evolution of Spider-Punk: From Almost Being Cut to Beloved Character in Spider-Verse 2

Daniel Kaluuya's character, Spider-Punk, was almost cut from the upcoming film "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse." However, after meeting Kaluuya, the writer-producers decided to keep the character due to his personality and the actor's suitability for the role. Spider-Punk joins a lineup of various Spider-People in the sequel, which also includes other fan-favorite characters from the first film. The release date for the movie is currently undetermined due to ongoing union strikes.

via Variety|
#chris-miller#daniel-kaluuya#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

"Strays: A Hilarious and Honest Portrayal of Dogs' Secret Lives"

Producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller discuss their new film "Strays," which follows the journey of a border terrier seeking revenge on his abusive owner. The film explores the perspective of dogs in a crass and humorous way, while also delving into themes of self-respect and toxic relationships. The filmmakers aim to give voice to the innocent and childlike aspects of humans projected onto animals, particularly dogs. Despite the raunchiness, the film maintains a heartfelt story and emotional honesty. The producers suggest that "Strays" could be paired with revenge narratives like "Taken" or "Kill Bill," or even sentimental films like "Stand By Me" and "Breaking Away."

via Variety|
#chris-miller#comedy#dogs
entertainment2 years ago

Exploring the Multiverse: The Many Versions of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.

Four crew members of the upcoming animated film Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse have spoken out anonymously about the unsustainable working conditions behind the movie's production. They describe a relentless kind of revisionism that compelled approximately 100 artists to flee the movie before its completion. The crew members attribute the franticness to Phil Lord's management style, in particular, his seeming inability to conceptualize 3-D animation during the early planning stages and his preference to edit fully rendered work instead. Sony executives dispute these claims about Lord's management style, describing feature animation as a generally "iterative process."

via Vulture|
#animation#chris-miller#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

14-year-old Lego trailer creator hired by 'Spider-verse' filmmakers.

14-year-old Preston Mutanga recreated the trailer for "Spider-man: Across the Spider-verse" using Legos and caught the attention of producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller. Impressed by his skills, they invited him to help create a scene for the new "Spider-verse" movie. Preston's involvement in the movie is now public knowledge, and he has been praised by the filmmakers and others.

via Upworthy|
#animation#chris-miller#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

"Insights into Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse"

A 14-year-old boy, Preston Mutanga, who created a replica of the first trailer for "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" with Legos, was invited to work on the actual film by the team. The film's writer-producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller had already planned a Legos scene, and Mutanga's parents agreed he could work on the project after finishing his homework on school nights.

via Deadline|
#across-the-spider-verse#chris-miller#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

"Spider-Verse: Breaking Barriers and Redefining Superhero Films"

Phil Lord and Chris Miller's "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" has arrived, and it might be their masterpiece. The sequel to "Into the Spider-Verse" is an eyeball-delighting, electrically animated whirligig of color and sound that upends big-studio animation and the more-of-the-same expectations of sequel-making. The movie debuted with $120.5 million, way above tracking estimates and more than triple what "Into the Spider-Verse" launched with.

via The Associated Press|
#animation#chris-miller#entertainment
film2 years ago

Phil Lord and Chris Miller's Spider-Verse Continues to Impress with Sequel's Darker Tone and Artistic Merit

Phil Lord and Chris Miller, the duo behind the Oscar-winning animated film "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse," are set to release the sequel, "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," on June 2. The film, which cost $100 million to produce, features six different animation styles and introduces new characters voiced by Issa Rae and Daniel Kaluuya. Sony Pictures is betting big on the movie, which is tracking for a $70 million to $80 million opening weekend. Lord and Miller, who have a TV deal with Sony and an overall film deal with Universal, will release five projects in 2023.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#animated-film#chris-miller#film
entertainment2 years ago

"Clone High: The Revival, Absence, Cancellation, and Trivia Tidbits Explained"

The animated comedy series, Clone High, has been revived for a new season with the same creators and most of the original voice cast. The new season adds a whole new crop of students to the hormonal stew, including artsy class prez Frida Kahlo and theater kid Harriet Tubman. The show's greatest charm is its sheer silliness, with absurd cartoon violence and juvenile sexual wordplay. Clone High refuses to take itself too seriously, making viewers laugh a whole lot.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#animated-comedy#bill-lawrence#chris-miller