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Julia Roberts' "After the Hunt" to Open New York Film Festival
Yara Sameh Luca Guadagnino's 'After the Hunt' will open the 63rd New York Film Festival on September 26. The film boasts an all-star cast led by Julia Roberts in a story about the impact of an alleged sexual assault on an Ivy League campus. Michael Stuhlbarg, Ayo Edebiri, Chloë Sevigny and Andrew Garfield co-star in 'After the Hunt,' which Amazon MGM Studios backed. Nora Garrett wrote the screenplay. Previous opening night films at the festival have included Martin Scorsese's 'The Irishman,' Joel Coen's 'The Tragedy of Macbeth' and Todd Haynes' 'May December.' RaMell Ross's 'Nickle Boys' opened last year's edition. Billed as the film's North American premiere, 'After the Hunt' will return Guadagnino to the festival, a place where he previously screened 'Call Me by Your Name' and 'Queer.' 'After the Hunt' will screen at Alice Tully Hall on Friday, September 26, with Guadagnino and members of the cast in attendance. The festival, which is a key stop for awards hopefuls, will take place through October 13. 'After the Hunt' will have its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival. According to a plot description from the festival, Roberts plays a 'chilly, seemingly self-assured Yale philosophy professor Alma Olsson, whose comfortable professional career and domestic life with her mercurial husband Frederik (Stuhlbarg) are thrown into chaos after her PhD candidate protégée Maggie (Edebiri) accuses Alma's longtime colleague and friend Hank (Garfield) of sexual assault. As a result, the air of rarefied academic privilege on campus begins to dissolve, and Alma must navigate minefields of gender, sexuality, race, and institutional power, all while trying to reconcile her own difficult choices with the demons of her past.' 'I have always found the New York Film Festival to be an arbiter of global cinema. For over 60 years it has been a festival that makes audiences open their minds and hearts to the most daring and compelling global cinema from both established and emerging filmmakers,' said Guadagnino. 'To be invited to open the 63rd edition is a tremendous responsibility and honor. I, alongside the incredible cast and crew and our companions at Amazon MGM Studios who made 'After the Hunt' possible, am elated and thrilled to bring to New York our tale of morality and power.' 'We are excited to open this year's festival with Luca Guadagnino's latest, which confirms his status as one of the most versatile risk-takers working today,' said Dennis Lim, artistic director, New York Film Festival. 'Brilliantly acted and crafted, 'After the Hunt' is something rare in contemporary cinema: a complex, grown-up movie with a lot on its mind that also happens to be a deeply satisfying piece of entertainment.' Imagine's Brian Grazer, Jeb Brody and Allan Mandelbaum produced 'After the Hunt' with Guadagnino. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Netflix reveals first-ever show it created using generative AI, CEO Ted Sarandos says, ‘We were thrilled…'
Netflix has revealed its first-ever show that was created using generative AI. The streaming giant's co-CEO, Ted Sarandos , said that the company was "thrilled" with the results. The company used the technology to reduce costs on "The Eternaut," an Argentine production based on a science fiction comic. Sarandos confirmed that "The Eternaut" is the first Netflix title to incorporate fully AI-generated shots in its final footage. This includes a sequence depicting the collapse of a building in Buenos Aires. According to Sarandos, such an effect would not have been cost-effective for a production of " The Eternaut 's" size without the use of AI. What Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said about using AI in production During Netflix's recent quarterly earnings call, Sarandos told analysts: "In fact, that VFX sequence was completed 10 times faster than it could have been completed with visual, traditional VFX tools and workflows. The creators were thrilled with the result. We were thrilled with the result. And more importantly, the audience was thrilled with the result. So, I think these tools are helping creators expand the possibilities of storytelling on screen, and that is endlessly exciting.' This is not the first time Netflix has turned to AI for production. Previously, Sarandos has highlighted the company's use of AI in Rodrigo Prieto's film Pedro Páramo. He explained how it significantly reduced the cost of de-ageing effects, especially when compared to the much more expensive approach used in Martin Scorsese's The Irishman. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo During Netflix's first quarter earnings call in April, Sarandos said: "In fact, the entire budget of the film was about the VFX cost on 'The Irishman.'' Despite this, the use of AI continues to be a complex topic within Hollywood. In 2023, concerns over its use played a key role in the actors' and writers' strikes that temporarily halted production. Viewers also criticised Marvel Studios for using AI-generated credit art in Secret Invasion on Disney+. At the same time, filmmaker Tyler Perry said he delayed expanding his studio due to the capabilities AI already offers. One of the most likely areas to see changes is visual effects, especially as audience expectations for action-heavy and superhero films put pressure on production costs. As Netflix's recent developments show, the impact of AI is extending beyond just big-budget films. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Business Insider
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
Netflix reveals that one of its shows used generative AI for the first time
Netflix used generative AI to save money on a recent production — and the company's co-CEO said he was "thrilled" with the results. Ted Sarandos revealed on Thursday that the streamer used the technology when making "The Eternaut," an Argentine production based on a popular sci-fi comic. Sarandos said the show is the first Netflix title to use fully AI-generated shots in its final footage, with a sequence that shows the collapse of a building in Buenos Aires. Without AI, Sarandos said, such an effect would not have been cost-effective for a production the size of "The Eternaut." "In fact, that VFX sequence was completed 10 times faster than it could have been completed with visual, traditional VFX tools and workflows," Sarandos told analysts during Netflix's quarterly earnings call. Sarandos said everyone was "thrilled" with the final product. "The creators were thrilled with the result. We were thrilled with the result," he said. "And more importantly, the audience was thrilled with the result. So, I think these tools are helping creators expand the possibilities of storytelling on screen, and that is endlessly exciting." Netflix is no stranger to AI. Sarandos has previously spoken about the use of AI on Rodrigo Prieto's film "Pedro Paramo" and how much money was saved using AI for deaging effects as opposed to what it cost for Martin Scorsese's "The Irishman." "In fact, the entire budget of the film was about the VFX cost on 'The Irishman,'" Sarandos said during Netflix's first quarter earnings call in April. AI remains a thorny issue in society writ large and in Hollywood in particular. Demands over AI usage were at the center of the historic dual actors and writers' strikes that shut down production in 2023. Fans expressed frustration at Disney in 2023 over Marvel Studios' choice to use AI for credit art in "Secret Invasion," a Disney+ series. Tyler Perry has said he has paused studio expansion plans because of the AI capabilities that are already available. Visual effects is one area of Hollywood that could be drastically changed by AI, as audiences demand explosive climaxes and superhero features that strain production budgets.
UPI
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Look: Al Pacino meets Pope Leo XIV, discusses 'Maserati'
1 of 5 | American actor Al Pacino attends the red carpet at the British Academy Film Awards in 2020. He met Pope Leo XIV on Monday. File Photo by Rune Hellestad/UPI | License Photo June 16 (UPI) -- The Godfather star Al Pacino met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Monday. Pacino, 85, was joined by Andrea Iervolino, who is producing the upcoming feature Maserati: The Brothers. In the film, Pacino portrays Vincenzo Vaccaro, who invested in the family behind Maserati luxury cars. "We are honored to announce that this morning His Holiness Pope Leo XIV received in a private audience at the Holy See a delegation from the film Maserati: The Brothers," Iervolino said in a statement. He added that "the meeting was a moment of profound spiritual and cultural inspiration, centered around shared values that lie at the heart of both the Catholic Church and the film: family unity, love, compassion and the importance of contributing to the common good." Iervolino also said he believes the Pope's values "resonate deeply with the story of the Maserati brothers." Anthony Hopkins, Andy Garcia, Jessica Alba, Michele Morrone and Salvatore Esposito also star in Maserati, which has yet to announce a release date. Al Pacino, Robert De Niro attend 'The Irishman' premiere From left, Joe Pesci, Al Pacino, Martin Scorsese, Harvey Keitel and Robert De Niro arrive on the red carpet at the NYFF57 opening night gala presentation and world premiere of "The Irishman" at Alice Tully Hall on September 27 in New York City. Photo by Bryan Smith/UPI | License Photo
The Irish Sun
14-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Fans slam Rory McIlroy for ‘despicable' acts during second-round of US Open at Oakmont
RORY McILROY let his emotions boil over during a frustrating second round at the US Open. The 2 Rory McIlroy flung his club in a fit of fury during his second round at the US Open Credit: @NUCLRGOLF 2 McIlroy also smashed a tee box at Oakmont as he barely made the cut at the season's third major Credit: sky sports Two birdies in his last four holes managed to get him into the weekend at the season's third major of the season. Holywood hotshot McIlroy On the 12th hole, a poor approach prompted the Northern Irishman to fling his club in anger. Later, on the 17th tee , McIlroy took his frustration out on the ground, smashing up the tee box after another errant drive. read more on golf The outburst drew immediate commentary on the broadcast, with a Sky Sports announcer remarking: "Oh wow. Frustration once again boils over. "He's not himself right now." And fans were quick to slam the erratic behaviour as they One posted: "I think that's despicable." Most read in Golf Another wrote: "These pro golfers should be deducted a stroke for throwing a club per incident, plus fined up to $100k to be given to charity." A third penned: "His petulance is just increasing and it's not getting called out." 'One of stupidest things I've ever done' - Shane Lowry speechless after forgetting most basic rule of golf at US Open While one fan commented: "Guess he won't be speaking to the media today." Meanwhile, Shane Lowry - who was playing with McIlroy - was The The Irishman accidentally picked up his ball on the green without marking it on the 14th hole at He was docket penalty-shot due to the incident. Lowry, who was already nine-over after an opening-round 78, endured a nightmare start to round two with three bogeys and a double in his first four holes. But the low point came on the par-4 14th, when after chipping well past the hole, he walked over and lifted his ball before putting down a marker.
