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Baz Luhrmann hints at an Elvis Cinematic Universe built from lost Las Vegas footage
entertainment2 days ago

Baz Luhrmann hints at an Elvis Cinematic Universe built from lost Las Vegas footage

Baz Luhrmann discusses EPiC, his Elvis project assembled from 59 hours of long-lost Elvis Las Vegas footage unearthed from salt mines. He calls it a “tone poem” that isn’t strictly a documentary or a concert film, with Elvis himself narrating and guiding the story. The restoration required extensive rights work and Luhrmann funded the IMAX release (general release on Feb. 27, 2026). He hints the material could fuel subsequent Elvis projects—potentially signaling an Elvis Cinematic Universe—though the approach remains a personal, observational look at Elvis’s life rather than mythmaking.

via Vulture|
#baz-luhrmann#elvis-cinematic-universe#elvis-presley
EPiC Shines a Living Elvis: The King Still Rules the Stage
music8 days ago

EPiC Shines a Living Elvis: The King Still Rules the Stage

Rob Sheffield’s Rolling Stone review argues Baz Luhrmann’s EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert restores 1969 rehearsal and on‑stage footage in a Get Back–style edit that lets Elvis speak through archival audio, spotlighting his raw live energy and evolution from Sun Sessions to the Comeback era. The film treats Elvis as a living cultural force rather than a relic, explores the tension with Colonel Parker, and underscores why he remains America’s ultimate obsession through his music and performances.

via Rolling Stone|
#baz-luhrmann#documentary#elvis-presley
Epic-Google settlement talks could reshape Android's app stores.
technology1 month ago

Epic-Google settlement talks could reshape Android's app stores.

Epic and Google are in court negotiating a global settlement that could overhaul Android’s app-store rules: one option would reduce fees worldwide and allow rival app stores under a new framework, while the alternative would push developers into Google’s payment programs with per-install charges if no deal is reached. Judge Donato remains skeptical about approving the settlement today, and Fortnite’s return to Android could hinge on the outcome.

via The Verge|
#android#antitrust#app-stores
"Indie Game Devs Face Diminishing Funding from Microsoft and Epic"
gaming1 year ago

"Indie Game Devs Face Diminishing Funding from Microsoft and Epic"

Indie game developers are facing challenges as funding from big corporations like Microsoft and Epic for Game Pass deals reportedly dries up, making it harder for smaller studios to finance their projects. Deals for putting games on Game Pass and the Epic Games Store have decreased in scope, impacting the financial security of indie teams. As subscriber numbers plateau and growth slows, the situation reflects a need for more conservative funding approaches, potentially affecting Sony and PS Plus as well.

via Push Square|
#epic#funding#game-pass
"Epic's iOS Game Store Plans Stalled by Apple's Developer Account Ban"
technology2 years ago

"Epic's iOS Game Store Plans Stalled by Apple's Developer Account Ban"

Apple has terminated Epic Games Sweden AB's developer account, stalling Epic's plans to launch its own app store on iOS in the EU. This move comes after Epic announced its intention to bring Fortnite back to iOS via a third-party app store in the European Union. Epic accuses Apple of undermining competition and choice on iOS devices and plans to continue fighting for true competition and choice on iOS devices in Europe and around the world.

via The Verge|
#app-store#apple#developer-account
"Dune: Part Two" Reshaping the Sci-Fi Landscape
entertainment2 years ago

"Dune: Part Two" Reshaping the Sci-Fi Landscape

The second half of Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of Frank Herbert’s classic novel, 'Dune: Part Two,' is being reviewed by Sonny Bunch, Alyssa Rosenberg, and Peter Suderman. The discussion also includes Ian Bogost’s essay at The Atlantic suggesting the 4K revolution is a bit of a scam, and a bonus episode on Vulture’s ranking of the 100 greatest action sequences is scheduled for Friday.

via The Bulwark|
#denis-villeneuve#dune-part-two#entertainment
Epic Games Accuses Apple of Non-Compliance with App Store Court Orders
technology2 years ago

Epic Games Accuses Apple of Non-Compliance with App Store Court Orders

Epic is preparing to challenge Apple's new 27 percent tax on developers who link to non-Apple payment methods, which it believes defies a court order to allow such links. Despite Apple's recent changes to its in-app payment policies, Epic contends that the new requirements are onerous and plans to seek court intervention. The company's lawyers are in discussions with Apple regarding a briefing schedule for a motion that has yet to be filed, and legal experts suggest that the court may not side with Apple if Epic decides to challenge the terms.

via The Verge|
#app-store#apple#court-order
"Rare Screening of 7-Hour Hitler Epic Mesmerizes Audience"
arts2 years ago

"Rare Screening of 7-Hour Hitler Epic Mesmerizes Audience"

Hans-Jürgen Syberberg's rarely screened seven-hour epic "Hitler, a Film From Germany" is getting a rare screening at Film at Lincoln Center in New York, drawing sold-out crowds despite its daunting length. The film, distributed by Francis Ford Coppola, is a surreal collage of theatrical sketches and archival footage, offering a unique and disorienting portrayal of Adolf Hitler. Divided into four parts, the film presents Hitler as a projection of mankind's darkest fantasies and desires throughout history, with multiple actors and unconventional representations.

via The New York Times|
#arts#epic#film
"Gears of War Creator Finds Validation in Palworld Success Despite Rejected Pitch to Epic"
gaming2 years ago

"Gears of War Creator Finds Validation in Palworld Success Despite Rejected Pitch to Epic"

Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski acknowledges that the success of Palworld "kinda validates" a rejected pitch he made to Epic for a "medieval Pokémon with baby dragons" game, which was turned down by major publishers. Despite the rejection, Bleszinski expressed interest in developing the idea for mobile, but noted that Epic owns the concept. Meanwhile, Palworld's popularity has soared, with its Steam concurrent numbers surpassing two million, prompting The Pokémon Company to investigate potential intellectual property infringement.

via Eurogamer.net|
#cliff-bleszinski#epic#gaming
"Apple's Legal Battles and Transaction Fees: The Latest Updates"
technology2 years ago

"Apple's Legal Battles and Transaction Fees: The Latest Updates"

Apple has announced a new policy allowing external payment links in apps as mandated by the court, but developers, including Epic CEO Tim Sweeney, are unhappy with the 27% commission and auditing requirement. This move has sparked criticism from developers and plans from Epic to contest Apple's compliance plan in District Court, while co-founder of Basecamp, David Heinemeier Hansson, has expressed concerns about the fairness of the update and its potential impact on developers' presence in the App Store.

via Kotaku Australia|
#app-store#apple#developers