Austin Butler continued his streak of successful award wins for his role as the iconic Elvis Presley in the Baz Lurhmann-directed biopic, Elvis. On Sunday night, the actor picked up the gong for Best Leading Actor at the BAFTAs, where he paid tribute to the Presley family, and later described winning awards as "bittersweet" following the sudden death of Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis' daughter, in January. Austin, 31, appeared to still be adopting the Southern drawl he perfected to play Elvis in the film as he accepted his award, where he mentioned director Baz, saying: "This film would not have been possible without you." He then went on to show his appreciation for the Presley family, as he said: "I cannot thank you guys enough for your love and for sharing with me who Elvis truly was.
Metaphysic Partners With CAA; Named Sole AI Provider For Robert Zemeckis Film ‘Here’
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Metaphysic, which captured attention in 2022 by using artificial intelligence to create avatars of Elvis Presley on America’s Got Talent, has formed a strategic partnership with CAA to develop generative AI tools and services for global talent.
Formed in 2018, the pioneering company also cracked the zeitgeist with its @DeepTomCruise channel on TikTok.
“Metaphysic are industry leaders in using generative AI and machine learning to create photorealisticHollywood-quality content, combined with their ethics-first approach and thought leadership theyunlock an incredible opportunity for the entertainment industry and beyond,” said Joanna Popper, ChiefMetaverse Officer, CAA. “Artificial intelligence will have a transformative impact on content creation andintellectual property. CAA has always been at the forefront of new technological frontiers and we areexcited to work with Metaphysic in bringing the most exciting opportunities to our clients and theindustry.”
Metaphysic was named the sole AI provider for Here, the next film from Robert Zemeckis that’s an adaptation of Richard McGuire’s graphic novel. The film, which will reunite Zemeckis with his Forrest Gump stars Tom Hanks and Robin Wright and screenwriter Eric Roth, will incorporate hyperreal AI-generated face replacements and de-aging into the storytelling, without the need for further compositing or VFX work.
“I’ve always been attracted to technology that helps me to tell a story,” said Zemeckis in a statement. “With Here, the film simply wouldn’t work without our actors seamlessly transforming intoyounger versions of themselves. Metaphysic’s AI tools do exactly that, in ways that were previouslyimpossible! Having tested every flavor of face replacement and de-aging
Tom Hanks Latest Hollywood A-Lister To Lap Up U.K. Soccer Game
Fans at Villa Park, home of the mid-table Premier League side Aston Villa, were joined in the stands Saturday afternoon by the two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks as their team took on North London outfit Arsenal FC.
Santa Barbara Film Festival Names ‘A Man (Aru Otoko)’ As Best Feature, ‘A Bunch Of Amateurs’ Best Documentary
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) announced its winning films at a ceremony this morning in Santa Barbara.
Stella Stevens, ‘Poseidon Adventure’ Actress Who Starred With Elvis Presley and Dean Martin, Dies at 84
Stella Stevens, who starred in the 1972 disaster film “Poseidon Adventure” and in films opposite Elvis Presley, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, died Friday in Los Angeles at the age of 84.Her son, actor/producer Andrew Stevens, confirmed her passing to TheWrap via email. “I was notified early this morning,” Stevens said.
Price Productions Wraps On ‘Mad Props’ Doc; ‘Dotty & Soul’, ‘Best Clown’, ‘The Pilgrim’ Acquired; Lavine/Burns Prize Calls For Entries – Film Briefs
EXCLUSIVE: Price Productions has wrapped production on Mad Props, a new feature documentary featuring iconic actors Robert Englund (A Nightmare on Elm Street), Lance Henriksen (Aliens), Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler) and more.
SM Entertainment CEO alleges Lee Soo-man delayed release of new aespa music with insistence on lyrics about sustainability
SM Entertainment CEO Chris Lee (also known as Lee Sung-soo) has claimed the label’s founder Lee Soo-man is the reason why aespa’s new music has been delayed.On February 16, Lee, who is one of the K-pop agency’s two current CEOs, released a 30-minute statement regarding the company. In the video, which is the first part of a series, Lee made several allegations about SM’s former chief producer Lee Soo-man.According to Chris Lee’s video, Lee Soo-man was the reason why aespa’s music has been delayed.
Raquel Welch dead at 82
Actress Raquel Welch died Wednesday, her representative confirmed to Fox News Digital. She was 82. The superstar catapult to fame in the sixties with "Fantastic Voyage" and "One Million Years B.C." Welch starred alongside a few of Hollywood's leading men through the years, including Frank Sinatra, Robert Wagner, James Stewart, Dean Martin and Burt Reynolds.
SHINee’s Onew to release new solo album in March
SHINee vocalist Onew will be returning with new solo music next month.On February 14, SportsSeoul reported that the idol would be releasing a solo album on March 6, shortly after Onew’s upcoming three-day concert at the Seoul Olympic Hall from March 3-5. SM Entertainment confirmed the report that same day, as Soompi notes.The new record will arrive just under a year after Onew released his sophomore mini-album ‘Dice’, which was led by the single of the same name.
Suga becomes first member of BTS to announce solo world tour
BTS rapper Suga has become the first member of the K-pop group to announce a solo world tour.The group went on hiatus last year and plan to reconvene in a group around 2025, with separate plans to launch their own solo projects and undertake mandatory military service duties. All able-bodied men in their home country of South Korea are legally required to serve a military term of 18-21 months.Now, Suga has announced a string of tour dates in the US and Asia for later this year.
‘Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre’: Lionsgate Sets Spring Release For Guy Ritchie Action-Comedy
Lionsgate is set as the distributor for the action-comedy Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre, helmed for Miramax by Guy Ritchie. The film starring Jason Statham (F9), Hugh Grant (Glass Onion), Aubrey Plaza (The White Lotus), Josh Hartnett (Lucky Number Slevin), Cary Elwes (Rebel Moon) and Bugzy Malone (The Gentlemen) will be released in the U.S. on March 3.
Joe Lycett To Helm Channel 4 Live Show; Constantin Film Development Names Co-President; Warp Films Hire – Global Briefs
Joe Lycett To Helm Channel 4 Live Show
NBCUniversal Unveils Advertising Initiatives Including ‘Content Quality Index’, 29 New Measurement Partners, Expanded “In-Scene” Effort
At its third annual developer conference on Wednesday, NBCUniversal introduced a range of new products and capabilities aimed at enhancing the media company’s appeal to advertisers. Among them: a new “content quality index” partnership with MarketCast; an expansion of in-scene advertising capabilities; and the certification of 29 new measurement partners.
Filmmaker Leslie Zemeckis Signs With Buchwald
EXCLUSIVE: Filmmaker, writer and actress Leslie Zemeckis has inked with Buchwald for representation in the directing arena.
Person who tried to sell BTS member Jungkook’s lost hat charged with embezzlement
A former employee of South Korea’s foreign ministry has been charged with embezzlement after attempting to sell a hat that belonged to BTS’s Jungkook.The unnamed person put the hat up for sale online in October last year for ten million won (approximately £6500). In the listing, the seller said that the item had been left at the ministry building in Seoul when Jungkook visited to apply for a passport.They then claimed that they were now the hat’s rightful owner as it had not been claimed six months after being reported as lost property.The listing attracted a lot of negative attention from BTS fans, who seemingly did not agree with the seller’s view on the hat’s change of ownership.
Producer/Manager Josh Kesselman Joins Sugar23
EXCLUSIVE: Industry veteran Josh Kesselman is joining Sugar23 as a producer and manager in the company’s expanding management division.
Ryan Coogler, Tracy Oliver Join USC School Of Cinematic Arts’ Board Of Councilors
USC School of Cinematic Arts alums Ryan Coogler (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Fruitvale Station) and Tracy Oliver (Girls Trip, Little) have joined the school’s Board of Councilors.
Ryan Coogler and Tracy Oliver Join Board of USC Film School
Filmmakers Ryan Coogler and Tracy Oliver are the newest and youngest members of the USC School of Cinematic Arts Board of Councilors.“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” director Coogler graduated from the program in 2011. “Girls Trip” writer Oliver is an alum of the Class of 2010.The Board of Councilors oversees strategic planning, development, and fundraising efforts for the film school.
Austin Butler Recalls ‘Immediate’ Connection With Lisa Marie Presley: ‘It’s Just Devastating’
Mourning his friend. Austin Butler opened up about his relationship with Lisa Marie Presley after playing her father, Elvis Presley, in Elvis.
‘Here’: Tom Hanks & Robin Wright Will Be De-Aged Using Deepfake Tech In Robert Zemeckis’ New Film
For almost two decades now, Robert Zemeckis has been one of the filmmakers at the forefront of using CGI technology in his films. I mean, this is the filmmaker who used motion-capture CGI back in 2004 for “The Polar Express,” which many would now look back and agree is far too soon.
Lisa Marie Presley Was Taking Opioids & Rapidly Lost 40-50 Lbs. Weeks Before Death: REPORT
Lisa Marie Presley was having a very difficult time before her death, according to a new TMZ report.