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Time of India
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Project Hail Mary' teaser out: Ryan Gosling in a gripping sci-fi adventure
Project Hail Mary is an upcoming science-fiction film adaptation of Andy Weir's bestselling novel. The film is directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and stars Ryan Gosling . The movie is about an isolated astronaut who embarks on a quest to save Earth. The teaser trailer has been dropped, and here's a look into the suspenseful space journey. Come, let's find out when it's releasing. About the Movie The upcoming film Project Hail Mary is a science fiction film based on the bestseller by Andy Weir, author of The Martian. It is being directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the director duo behind hits like The LEGO Movie and 21 Jump Street. The film features Ryan Gosling playing the lead role. Trailer Release The official teaser trailer for Project Hail Mary has come out. It provides a brief glimpse of the space environment in the story and the enigmatic feel. In the trailer, we can see Ryan Gosling waking up by himself in a spaceship. The trailer builds curiosity, showing glimpses of space, emptiness, and a sense of urgency. Release Date The film is produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), now part of Amazon , it is scheduled to be released on March 20, 2026 (United Kingdom). Filming of the movie began earlier this year and is expected to wrap up in 2025. Plot of the Movie The tale is set with Ryland Grace, an ex-schoolteacher, who awakens on a spaceship known as the Hail Mary with no idea who he is or why he's there. As he gradually regains memories, he finds himself on a mission-critical rescue of Earth from a global catastrophe. But he's not alone in the universe then he eventually encounters an alien lifeform. Surprisingly, the alien is not a threat. Instead, the two beings, despite their differences, must learn to work together to survive and possibly save both their planets. The story combines science, suspense, survival, and friendship, making it unique. Just like in The Martian, the character uses science and logic to solve big problems. However, Project Hail Mary goes a step further by adding emotional depth, memory loss, and the unlikely friendship between a human and an alien. Stars Ryan Gosling Ryan Gosling stars as Ryland Grace, a character who needs to solve problems with science, memory, and imagination. The role should be intense and emotive, as the character experiences isolation, discovery, and personal development. He has a reputation for delivering strong acting performances, and fans can't wait to see how he interprets this complicated character. About the Novel 'Project Hail Mary' Project Hail Mary is a critically acclaimed novel released in 2021, it became a New York Times bestseller and was praised for its mix of real science and emotional storytelling. Because of its popularity, the idea for a film adaptation began soon after the book was released, and Ryan Gosling quickly signed on to play the lead. The teaser trailer gives just a hint of the adventure to come, and fans of space stories, science fiction, or Ryan Gosling will definitely be keeping an eye on this one and it is expected to be a major cinematic event when it releases in 2026.
Express Tribune
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Brad Pitt's racing movie F1 gets official title approval from Formula One
Director Joseph Kosinski has revealed that Formula One gave surprising approval for the use of F1 as the official title of his upcoming Brad Pitt-led racing film. In a recent interview with GQ, Kosinski—best known for Top Gun: Maverick—shared his initial doubts that the global racing organization would allow the use of its brand directly in the movie title. 'I was actually surprised how open they were,' Kosinski said. 'I thought it would be impossible to name the movie F1.' Starring Brad Pitt as veteran driver Sonny Hayes, the film follows his return to the world of Formula One racing, guided by his old friend Ruben Cervantes. Formula One initially expressed concerns over the story's portrayal of the sport. However, once reassured that the movie's conflict was entirely character-driven and would not villainize any real-world racing teams, the organization became a full supporter of the production. The partnership between the filmmakers and Formula One allowed the use of real F1 cars and tracks, adding authenticity to the film. Kosinski likened the branding success of F1 to titles like Barbie and The LEGO Movie, which also relied on real-world intellectual property while delivering strong standalone stories. Formula One's approval of the F1 title signals their confidence in the movie's respectful and accurate portrayal of the sport. The film is set to debut with high expectations, as fans anticipate a blend of Hollywood storytelling and genuine motorsport realism.
Forbes
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Cheehoo Raises $10 Million To Build AI Tools For 3D Animation
Los Angeles-based startup Cheehoo has raised $10 million to build what it describes as a "creative engine" for animation and interactive storytelling, putting advanced AI-enhanced workflows into the hands of artists, animators, and IP owners. The company was incubated at production company Rideback ("The LEGO Movie," "Avatar: The Last Airbender"). The round was led by Point72 Ventures with participation by Greycroft, Basis Set, Headline Asia, and others. Cheehoo's founding leadership team blends Hollywood and Silicon Valley experience, including former DreamWorks Animation President Chris deFaria, AI scientists from Apple and Stanford, and Rideback Co-CEOs Michael LoFaso and Jonathan Eirich. Rideback founder Dan Lin is also a co-founder. The company's early focus is on professional studios, IP holders, and select artists participating in a closed pilot program. Cheehoo is building a modular platform designed to reduce the time, friction, and cost associated with animated content production. LoFaso, who remains co-CEO of Rideback while helping lead Cheehoo, described it as a flexible and nimble animation pipeline that maintains compatibility with industry-standard tools like Maya and Unreal Engine, while incorporating AI to accelerate processes that typically bog down production. "Our sole focus is empowering artists," LoFaso told me in an interview. "We're trying to give them better tools — to eliminate the friction points that slow down iteration and prevent them from spending more time on the creative aspects of their work." Rather than scraping the internet for training data — a controversial tactic among some AI firms — Cheehoo generates its own proprietary 3D assets in-house and allows clients to retain ownership of anything they contribute. The system applies metadata to models and animation files, making it easier to search, repurpose, and build upon assets across projects. Over time, as studios and creators produce more with the platform, they generate a growing "data flywheel" that fuels further automation. Cheehoo's system can train mini-models on specific characters or projects using relatively small datasets compared to the massive corpuses typically needed to train pixel-based video generators. By focusing on 3D asset-based workflows, rather than pure video synthesis, the platform offers greater control and fidelity — a critical requirement for professional animation. The company is initially targeting enterprises but has a long-term vision of opening the platform to smaller studios, prosumers, and eventually, user-generated content creators. In LoFaso's view, the biggest immediate opportunity isn't replacing traditional studios but helping creators meet the ever-increasing demand for frequent, serialized content across platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and streaming services. "Studios spend years and tens of millions to produce one major animated feature," LoFaso said. "But building a franchise today increasingly requires consistent, high-quality output — in addition to the big tentpole events." Cheehoo plans to announce its first creative partners and project slate later this year.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Everything is awesome at Springboro Performing Arts Center the rest of February
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Springboro Performing Arts Center will be hopping the rest of February. The city has announced multiple events coming to the center this month, including a 'More The Words' art gallery, a heart health speaker series and a screening of 'The Lego Movie.' The first event is the Premier Health Speaker Series and workshop on heart health. The free program is on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 11 a.m. It will teach people how to manage their hearts and how to prevent heart failure. This heart lecture is one in a series of free presentations on health and wellness. The center will have two screenings of 2014's 'The LEGO Movie' on Feb. 22: noon and 2 p.m. The movie grossed more than $470 million and launched a short-lived 'LEGO Cinematic Universe' and the 'Everything Is Awesome' musical earworm. Massive Lego-themed expo arrives in the Miami Valley The art exhibit of the month, 'More Than Words,' continues through Feb. 28, but there will be a chance to meet featured artist Jonathan Heart on Saturday, Feb. 22, from noon to 2 p.m. The gallery will be open for viewing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday through Friday. Heart's displayed work includes origami, sculpture, painting and word art. The guest artist is Clarice Moore. The gallery will feature a Scrabble artworks scavenger hunt for prizes. To learn more about the Springboro Performing Arts Center call 937-748-5774. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
