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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

Spider-Verse Faces Backlash Over Working Conditions and Multiple Versions.

Over 100 artists reportedly quit working on Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse due to overwork and burnout caused by a crunch culture atmosphere at Sony Pictures Animation. The delays allegedly later forced the artists to work 11 hour days for seven days a week in order to make up the lost time. The allegations have raised concerns about the upcoming Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse and whether the movie can be completed in time for its March 29, 2024 release date. Similar practices have been reported at DC Studios regarding The Flash movie.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#crunch-culture#entertainment#phil-lord
entertainment2 years ago

The Troubled Production of Across the Spider-Verse.

Animators who worked on Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse claim that the film's production was unsustainable, erratic, and largely the result of producer Phil Lord frequently overriding the directors in order to make endless last-minute changes. The animators were allegedly pushed to work more than 11 hours a day, seven days a week, leading to around 100 of their colleagues leaving before the film was fully finished. Sony Pictures Imageworks CEO and the film's producer defended the production process, but did not deny that the sequel will not hit its intended premiere date.

via The Verge|
#animation#entertainment#phil-lord
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

Unpacking the Latest Updates on Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.

Phil Lord, the writer and producer of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, revealed a cut post-credits scene featuring The Spot trying to order a drink at a Spider-Man villain bar but going unnoticed. The scene was cut because it was "hard to beat where we left off." The film follows Miles Morales as he reunites with Gwen Stacy and encounters a team of Spider-People from different universes to protect their existence.

via Superherohype.com|
#across-the-spider-verse#entertainment#phil-lord
entertainment2 years ago

Sony addresses sound issues in updated version of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.

Sony Pictures has sent a new version of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse to theaters to address sound complaints. The sound issue was isolated to a few theaters, but Sony updated all prints anyway. Writer and producer Phil Lord had previously posted on Twitter about the sound issues, noting that the team mixed the movie at a volume reference level of 7. The sequel to 2018's Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse follows the continued multiversal adventures of Miles Morales, Gwen Stacey, and other people who wear the Spider-Man mantle.

via GameSpot|
#entertainment#movie-theaters#phil-lord
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

"Behind the Scenes of Across the Spider-Verse: Young Animators and Hot Dads"

A 14-year-old kid named Mutanga created a LEGO recreation of the Across The Spider-Verse trailer that caught the attention of the film's directors, Phil Lord and Chris Miller. Mutanga taught himself animation techniques by watching YouTube videos and using 3-D software Blender. Lord and Miller were impressed by Mutanga's work and praised his talent, saying that a hero can come from anywhere.

via The A.V. Club|
#across-the-spider-verse#animation#blender
entertainment2 years ago

"Spider-Verse: From Teen Animator to Greatest Comic Book Movie Ever"

A 14-year-old fan of Spider-Man and Lego, Preston Mutanga, recreated the trailer of "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" using Lego blocks and gained the attention of the film's producers. They asked him to animate a scene in the movie, set in a Lego universe. Mutanga worked on the sequence for several weeks, collaborating with the directors and learning about the feedback process. His contribution to the film is seen as a testament to the democratization of filmmaking and the perseverance of young artists.

via The New York Times|
#animation#christopher-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
entertainment2 years ago

The Impact of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse on Superhero Media.

Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the writers and producers of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, discuss their approach to revolutionizing the family animated genre once again, their upcoming projects, and their thoughts on the ongoing WGA strike. The movie has had a successful opening, with $120.6M domestically and $209M globally. Lord and Miller also comment on the need for a fair deal for writers in the movie industry.

via Deadline|
#animation#christopher-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