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Simon Brew @simonbrew.bsky.social · 1d

The word 'despite' is suggesting this is all some kind of inconvenience that'll inevitably be resolved.

Call it what it is. Copyright theft.

Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 3d

Despite early, and familiar, copyright growing pains, Sora may be the prelude to AI-generated on-demand TV and movies

Want to See Marilyn Monroe in Game of Thrones? AI Could Make It Soon

Despite early, and familiar, copyright growing pains, Sora may be the prelude to AI-generated on-demand TV and movies

www.scientificamerican.com

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Film Stories @filmstories.bsky.social · 1d

The late, great artist Drew Struzan created an iconic poster for John Carpenter’s The Thing. Incredibly, it was conceived and painted in a matter of hours…
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The Thing | The story behind Drew Struzan's iconic poster

Artist Drew Struzan created an iconic poster for John Carpenter’s The Thing. Incredibly, it was conceived and painted in a matter of hours…

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Empire Magazine @empiremagazine.bsky.social · 1d

Legendary poster artist Drew Struzan — whose iconic work includes one-sheets for the likes of Star Wars, Blade Runner, and Indiana Jones — has sadly died at the age of 78.

Read our tribute: www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...

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Fade Out @fadeoutpod.bsky.social · 2d

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Books Of The Year @booksoftheyear.bsky.social · 1d

This week on #booksoftheyear we welcome the international bestselling author - and screenwriter - William Boyd.

He chats about ‘The Predicament’ - his new novel about reluctant spy Gabriel Dax.

You can hear our chat wherever you get your pods!

#books #whattoreadnext #spyfiction

Simon Mayo, William Boyd and Matt Williams sit round a table in a podcast studio. They are all in front of microphones, looking up at the camera. There’s a copy of William’s new novel on the table, as well as glasses of water and some notes

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Alistair D @aldrew49.bsky.social · 1d

I’m not artistic at all but loved Take Hart growing up.

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archivetvmusings @archivetvmusings.bsky.social · 1d

Remembering Tony Hart, born this day in 1925.

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The Revisionist’s Almanac 🎥🎞️🍿 @revalmanac.bsky.social · 1d

The Second Time Around (2025)

A Short Film Review

I had the chance to check out this incredible short film by director Jack Howard. A fantasy love story that time can’t contain.

Caroline Goodall & Hannah Onslow deliver acting performances that will leave you speechless.

#movies #filmsky

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Matinee Mode @matineemode.bsky.social · 1d

Take a few minutes to appreciate Drew Struzan creating the original artwork for THE PHANTOM MENACE. Truly a master at work.

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Alistair D @aldrew49.bsky.social · 1d

Wow. That is incredible to watch.

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Charlie Ashby @charlie-ashby.co.uk · 2d

RIP Drew Struzan - a man whose talent and imagination etched onto so many minds throughout the last 40+ years.

His art & posters are some of the first visuals I think of when I think about cinema - an invitation to watch these stories and worlds.

A massive loss 💔

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Film Stories @filmstories.bsky.social · 2d

Maxine Peake talks to Film Stories about her work in I Swear - and collecting the people she plays on screen and stage...
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I Swear | Maxine Peake on bringing Dottie Achenbach to the screen

Maxine Peake talks to Film Stories about her work in I Swear - and collecting the people she plays on screen and stage!

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Alistair D @aldrew49.bsky.social · 1d

Just listened to the trailer and subscribed. Sounds great and looking forward to the first episode.

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Neil Brand @neilkbrand.bsky.social · 1d

I'm at Matrix Arts Centre near Oxford on Sunday November 30th at 4pm, talking films and music, silent movies and piano improv. See you there!! www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...

Neil Brand

Neil Brand, composer, writer, broadcaster and pianist, opens up the treasure house of the art form of which he has been an undisputed master for...

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Greg Jenner @gregjenner.bsky.social · 1d

“Copyright growing pains” is one hell of a euphemism for the biggest IP theft in history

Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 3d

Despite early, and familiar, copyright growing pains, Sora may be the prelude to AI-generated on-demand TV and movies

Want to See Marilyn Monroe in Game of Thrones? AI Could Make It Soon

Despite early, and familiar, copyright growing pains, Sora may be the prelude to AI-generated on-demand TV and movies

www.scientificamerican.com

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Jonathan Jarry @jonathanjarry.bsky.social · 1d

No artist has left a bigger mark on film marketing than Drew Struzan. His paintings are iconic and gorgeous.

He passed away yesterday at the age of 78.

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Posters for "Star Wars," "Back to the Future," and "Harry Potter."

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Alistair D @aldrew49.bsky.social · 2d

Really interesting read. I’d think the film most Alien fans would like to see would be a version of the proposed Blomkamp one. The Walter Hill script being talked about seems the closest to that and hopefully this one will come off. I definitely think there would be a significant audience for it.

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Film Stories @filmstories.bsky.social · 2d

As Sigourney Weaver hints that Ripley might return for a new #Alien sequel, we look at the conception, death and possible rebirth of Alien 5…
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Alien 5 | After nearly 30 years, might it finally happen?

As Sigourney Weaver hints that Ripley might return for a new Alien sequel, we look at the conception, death and possible rebirth of Alien 5…

filmstories.co.uk

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Film Stories @filmstories.bsky.social · 3d

New Film Stories podcast! How Bill & Ted came to life, and the brief period where Hollywood toyed with making a #DoctorWho movie...
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Podcast | Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989) and Doctor Who (2010s unmade film)

How Bill & Ted first came to life, and the brief period where it looked as if Hollywood was interested in a Doctor Who film...

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Film Stories @filmstories.bsky.social · 3d

How such 1980s and 90s films as Three Men And A Little Lady and JFK defied the video rental window in the UK.
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The videos that went straight to buy in the UK in the 80s and 90s

How such 1980s and 90s films as Three Men And A Little Lady and JFK defied the video rental window in the UK.

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Film Stories @filmstories.bsky.social · 2d

We were devastated to hear of Diane Keaton's passing over the weekend. Here, Simon lifts two lesser known films from her filmography that he recommends.

Have you seen them?

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Neil Brand @neilkbrand.bsky.social · 2d

My new podcast, All About the Music, hits podcast platforms October 22nd. Wonderful guests, fabulous chat, a bit of piano analysis and relaxed music love for every genre and style. Please sign up to the mailing list, forward this all over and check out www.allaboutthemusicpod.com/about-the-show

About The Show — All About The Music Podcast

www.allaboutthemusicpod.com

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Film Stories @filmstories.bsky.social · 3d

Sigourney Weaver reveals that producer Walter Hill has started writing an #Alien sequel script detailing the further adventures of Ellen Ripley...
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Alien | Sigourney Weaver talked to Fox about playing Ripley again

Sigourney Weaver reveals that producer Walter Hill has started writing an Alien sequel script detailing the further adventures of Ellen Ripley. Given that the two Alien V Predators aren’t regarded as…

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Alan White @aljwhite.bsky.social · 3d

I ❤️ Viz

A letter to viz on why we should be removing British objects from people’s rectums, not foreign ones

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Oldfirmfacts @oldfirmfacts.bsky.social · 3d

SCOTLAND QUALIFYING FOR WORLD CUP

PRO: Scotland in a World Cup

CON: Having to watch three more Scotland games

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