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Oscar-winning director Taika Waititi is producing a stage musical comedy about the Fyre Festival and its creator Billy McFarland, with music by Paul Epworth and direction by Bryan Buckley, aiming to satirize the festival's disastrous failure and its cultural impact.
Taika Waititi is set to direct a new 'Judge Dredd' movie, with Drew Pearce writing the screenplay. The project is currently being shopped around Hollywood and is based on the British comic character Judge Dredd, known for his dystopian law enforcement role in Mega-City One. Waititi, known for his work on Marvel's Thor films and Oscar-winning 'Jojo Rabbit,' is expanding his directorial portfolio with this comic book adaptation.
Taika Waititi is attached to direct a new Judge Dredd film scripted by Drew Pearce, featuring a lighter, comedic tone, with the project currently in market and no offers yet. The film is based on the iconic comic character Judge Dredd, set in Mega-City One, and has seen previous adaptations in 1995 and 2012.
Taika Waititi is attached to direct a new 'Judge Dredd' film, with Drew Pearce writing the script, aiming to create a darker, comic-inspired sci-fi blockbuster that could launch a new Dredd universe, reviving the character's cinematic presence after previous adaptations.
Rita Ora surprised her husband Taika Waititi with a heartfelt marriage proposal in a romantic setting, which he responded to with a humorous six-word reply, leading to their quick engagement and marriage in 2022.
Rita Ora proposed to Taika Waititi during a trip to Palm Springs, and he said yes, leading to their marriage in August 2022. Rita shared details of the proposal on a podcast, describing her romantic setup and his surprised reaction.
The TV adaptation of Charles Yu's novel "Interior Chinatown," now available on Hulu and Disney+, is an ambitious but challenging endeavor. The series, produced by Taika Waititi, explores themes of identity and Hollywood's portrayal of Asian Americans through a meta-narrative that blurs reality and fiction. While the show offers a unique perspective and some engaging moments, its complex structure and surreal elements may be difficult to follow, especially for those unfamiliar with the book. The performances, particularly by Jimmy O. Yang and Ronny Chieng, add depth to this thought-provoking series.
HBO Max has cancelled the pirate period comedy series "Our Flag Means Death" despite its 94 per cent Rotten Tomatoes score for both professional and audience reviews. The show, which starred Rhys Darby, Ewen Bremner, and Taika Waititi, received widespread praise for its LGBT+ representation. Taika Waititi, who also executive produced the series, faced early criticism over the handling of a transgender character in his film "Next Goal Wins."
Max has canceled the comedy series Our Flag Means Death after a two-season run, created by David Jenkins and starring Rhys Darby and executive producer Taika Waititi. The decision comes after the show received praise for its queer storylines and impressive ratings. The cancellation follows the conclusion of Waititi's other FX comedy, What We Do in the Shadows, and precedes his upcoming project with Apple. Creator Jenkins expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work on the show, while Max continues to focus on its roster of comedies with renewals and new seasons for other series.
Max has decided not to move forward with a third season of the period comedy series "Our Flag Means Death," based on the adventures of 18th-century pirate Stede Bonnet. The show's creator, David Jenkins, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work on the series, which received critical acclaim and won awards during its run. The decision comes after the first two seasons will not be removed from the streaming service.
Rita Ora shares a series of photos from her vacation to New Zealand on Instagram, including a cheeky bikini photo on her Instagram Stories. The singer is seen wearing a black two-piece swimsuit and enjoying the scenic landscape with her husband, Taika Waititi. Ora expresses gratitude for the memories made during her trip and reflects on her eventful year, which included releasing her third studio album and co-hosting Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve.
Natalie Portman revealed that Prince Charles asked her if she was in the original "Star Wars" films when they met at the premiere of "The Phantom Menace." Portman expressed her openness to reprising her role as Padmé Amidala, despite the character's death in "Revenge of the Sith." Taika Waititi, who is developing a new "Star Wars" movie, previously asked Portman to star in it without realizing she had already been part of the franchise. Portman's Netflix drama "May December" is now streaming.
Taika Waititi has directed a short film for Apple called "The Lost Voice," which showcases the emotional impact of Apple's Personal Voice accessibility feature. The film tells the story of a little girl and a giant creature as they search for her lost voice, ultimately revealing that her wheelchair-bound grandfather has been using Apple's technology to communicate with her. Personal Voice is a feature that allows individuals with degenerative diseases like ALS to train their devices to speak in their own voice. The film highlights the practical and moving use of this technology and was released in honor of International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Apple has released a short film directed by Taika Waititi to promote its speech accessibility features, Personal Voice and Live Speech, available on iOS 17. Personal Voice allows users at risk of speech loss to create a voice that sounds like them, while Live Speech speaks aloud typed-out phrases. The film showcases a father and daughter using these features to communicate, with the father being a real-life user of Personal Voice due to his muscular dystrophy. Apple's efforts reflect a growing trend among tech companies to make their platforms more accessible to people with disabilities.
Taika Waititi initially had no interest in directing Thor: Ragnarok, considering it the "bottom of the barrel" and the least popular franchise. However, he ultimately took the opportunity for financial reasons, as he was struggling financially and had just had a second child. Despite his initial reservations, Waititi's direction of Thor: Ragnarok was highly acclaimed and a box office success. He has since directed a second Thor film, but has stated that he will not be involved in any potential future installments of the franchise.