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entertainment2 years ago

WGA March Gains Momentum Amid Hollywood Labor Talks and Union Support.

The WGA Strong March and Rally for a Fair Contract has begun in LA with thousands of members of the guild, including Damon Lindelof and Boots Riley, taking to the streets. The march will be followed by live music and several speakers. The WGA has been joined by other unions, including SAG, the American Federation of Musicians, and Laborers’ International Union of North America (LiUNA). The unions are showing solidarity and energy in their fight for a fair contract, and the WGA is open every day for the AMPTP to get back to the negotiating table.

via Deadline|
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entertainment2 years ago

Damon Lindelof forced to leave Star Wars project.

Damon Lindelof, known for his work on shows like Lost, revealed in an interview with Esquire that he was "asked to leave" the Star Wars universe after working on a film with Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. Although Lindelof is not currently part of a Star Wars movie, he seems open to working on the franchise again in the future. Obaid-Chinoy's movie follows Rey Skywalker as she works to build a new Jedi Order.

via The Verge|
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entertainment2 years ago

Damon Lindelof forced to leave Star Wars project.

Damon Lindelof, writer of "Lost" and "The Leftovers," has revealed that he was asked to leave a new potential "Star Wars" feature film he was co-writing with Justin Britt-Gibson and director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. It's unclear if Lindelof's departure was a mutual decision or if he wanted to take the film in a different direction. The new "Star Wars" movie was announced at Star Wars Celebration with Daisy Ridley returning as Rey to train a new generation of Jedi. Lindelof is open to returning to the "Star Wars" universe in the future.

via /Film|
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entertainment2 years ago

Damon Lindelof on His Star Wars Exit: "Asked to Leave"

Damon Lindelof revealed in a recent interview that he was asked to leave the Star Wars universe after he and Justin Britt-Gibson were tapped to write a screenplay. The original screenwriters were replaced by Steven Knight, with Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy still on board as director. The upcoming Star Wars movie will pick up 15 years after 2019’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, featuring the return of Daisy Ridley's Rey. Lindelof expressed interest in returning to the Star Wars universe if given the opportunity.

via IGN|
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television2 years ago

"Betty Gilpin Shines in Mind-Bending 'Mrs. Davis' Premiere"

The new series "Mrs. Davis" from Damon Lindelof, creator of "Lost" and "Watchmen," is a fun and zany story about a nun named Sister Simone, played by Betty Gilpin, who is recruited to find the Holy Grail to shut down an artificial-intelligence algorithm that has conquered humanity. The show is filled with secret societies, magicians, and a quest to save the world, but the constant quippy dialogue undercuts any sense of real emotional or physical stakes. Despite this, Gilpin's magnetic presence and the show's loving satire of Lindelof's own work make it an enjoyable watch.

via Vulture|
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television2 years ago

The Mind-Bending World of Mrs. Davis

Damon Lindelof's new sci-fi comedy series, Mrs. Davis, explores the debate over religion versus technology in an alternate version of our present day where an advanced artificial intelligence algorithm known as Mrs. Davis has radically changed humanity. The zany show sprinkles in poignant musings about the nature of faith in our modern world and takes familiar storytelling tropes and puts them through a blender, embracing a wacky sensibility. Mrs. Davis is unlike anything else on television and is another feather in both Lindelof's cap and Peacock's colorful display of original programming.

via The Ringer|
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entertainment2 years ago

Betty Gilpin's Mind-Blowing Performance in 'Mrs. Davis' Will Leave You Speechless.

Peacock's new sci-fi series, Mrs. Davis, created by Tara Hernandez and Damon Lindelof, is described as "tremendously bonkers" and features a nun battling an all-powerful A.I. The show also includes a mix of slapstick comedy, Las Vegas-style magic shows, and a quest for the Holy Grail. The creators want viewers to have a good time and enjoy talking about the show with their friends. The first four episodes premiere on April 20 on Peacock, with new episodes airing weekly until the finale on May 18.

via Den of Geek|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Mrs. Davis: A Mind-Bending Sci-Fi Series About a Nun's Anti-AI Crusade"

Mrs. Davis, a new Peacock series co-created by Damon Lindelof, follows a nun named Simone (played by Betty Gilpin) who sets out to destroy an AI algorithm known as Mrs. Davis. The show is brilliantly silly and committed to its absurdity, with Gilpin giving a standout lead performance. The series digs into big questions about life, authority, and technology, while also acknowledging the good that comes with it. The show's surprises and gags keep coming, making it a fun and enjoyable watch.

via TV Guide|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Exploring the Eccentric World of Mrs. Davis: A Review"

"Mrs. Davis," the new Peacock series by Damon Lindelof and Tara Hernandez, is a weird, funny, and deeply strange story that follows nun Simone's spiritual quest to find the Holy Grail in a world controlled by an all-powerful algorithm called Mrs. Davis. The show's sweeping plot is held together by the grounded and comedic central performances of Betty Gilpin, Jake McDorman, and Andy McQueen. While often absurdly funny, the show is also unapologetically spiritual and explores what we believe and why, and how it helps and harms us. The first four episodes of "Mrs. Davis" premiere exclusively on Peacock on April 20, 2023, followed by new episodes airing weekly on Thursdays.

via /Film|
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tv-show-review2 years ago

"Mrs. Davis": A Mind-Bending and Surprisingly Profound AI Thrill Ride

"Mrs. Davis," a new show co-created by Damon Lindelof, follows Sister Simone (Betty Gilpin) on a quest to find and destroy the Holy Grail, assigned to her by an AI named Mrs. Davis. The show combines absurd, surreal set-pieces with a recognizable symbol to anchor the alternate reality. Gilpin's performance grounds the show, which takes a stand against a soulless, generic world that a total AI takeover would produce. The series puts spectacle over practicality, but its messiness is forgivable and even part of the plan. "Mrs. Davis" will launch with four episodes on Thursday, April 20, with new episodes dropping weekly on Thursdays.

via Variety|
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entertainment2 years ago

Betty Gilpin stars in campy and mind-bending AI vs. nun show 'Mrs. Davis'

"Mrs. Davis" is a new Peacock series from Damon Lindelof and Tara Hernandez that pits a nun with a mysterious past against an all-powerful, seemingly omniscient artificial intelligence in a quest to find the Holy Grail. The show is a campy blast, filled with messy beheadings, cheesy '90s-era car chases, and zany characters. Betty Gilpin shines as the lead, effectively juggling a hard-edged cynicism with an openness to pure devotion. While the show doesn't delve into serious philosophical exploration, it's a fun and entertaining watch.

via Engadget|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Exploring the Mind-Bending World of Mrs. Davis: Review and Interview"

Co-creators Damon Lindelof and Tara Hernandez discuss their new show, Mrs. Davis, which follows a renegade nun on a quest for the Holy Grail, aided by an all-powerful AI named Mrs. Davis. Lindelof and Hernandez talk about the show's wild and surprising elements, including rebellious Germans, David Arquette as a magician, and chain restaurants. They also discuss finding the line between levity and heart, and crafting the show's surprises and reveals. The first four episodes of Mrs. Davis debut on Peacock on April 20.

via Gizmodo|
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entertainment2 years ago

Star Wars loses screenwriters Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson.

Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson have left their "Star Wars" film after submitting a script, with no confirmation on the identity of the new writer. The film is set to begin production in February 2024 and is scheduled for release on December 19, 2025. Kevin Feige and Petty Jenkins' "Star Wars" films were recently shelved, while Taika Waititi's is still in development.

via WDW News Today|
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entertainment2 years ago

Damon Lindelof exits secret Star Wars project.

Screenwriters Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson have exited Lucasfilm's top-secret Star Wars movie to be directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. The film's plot is still under wraps, but it is expected to be one of the first out of the gate for the franchise. Lindelof hinted at the possibility of his departure in an interview earlier this month, citing the high degree of difficulty in making a great Star Wars film. The specific reasons for their departure have not been disclosed.

via Deadline|
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entertainment2 years ago

Damon Lindelof Departs Star Wars Project After Script Submission.

Screenwriters Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson have exited an untitled Star Wars project alongside Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, only a few days after delivering a draft of the script. This news comes after Lindelof's recent comments at SXSW about the difficulty of creating a great Star Wars film. Production is not set to begin until 2024, with a release date of December 19, 2025.

via Gizmodo|
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