The article describes the innovative filming techniques used in the pilot of Vince Gilligan's series 'Pluribus,' focusing on a complex driving scene involving LED screens and special effects to enhance storytelling and performance.
Director Gareth Edwards reveals that his latest sci-fi film, The Creator, was originally going to have a budget even lower than its current $80 million, but the pandemic increased the cost. Edwards discusses his approach to filmmaking, combining guerrilla techniques with Hollywood resources, and suggests that franchises like Star Wars and Godzilla could benefit from a similar approach. He also explains how The Creator incorporates real-world locations and minimal VFX, and discusses the timely themes of AI and perspective in the film. Edwards believes that a stripped-down approach could be applied to big-budget films, although VFX and costume budgets would still be significant.
Production for the "Beetlejuice" sequel is underway in the UK, with Tim Burton directing and Michael Keaton reprising his role as the titular character. The film is set to retain the practical sets and in-camera effects used in the original 1989 film, with Keaton stating that they are doing it exactly like they did the first movie. The film is scheduled for release on September 6th, 2022.