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UPI
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Bradley Cooper comedy 'Is This Thing On?' to close NYFF
1 of 5 | Bradley Cooper arrives on the red carpet for the New York premiere of "If" in 2024. His film "Is This Thing On?" debuts at the New York Film Festival in October. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 30 (UPI) -- Bradley Cooper's film Is This Thing On? will make its global premiere on New York Film Festival's closing night. The feature will make its debut Oct. 10 at Alice Tully Hall, the festival announced Wednesday. "We are honored and humbled to premiere our film at the New York Film Festival. Earlier this year we had the wonderful opportunity to shoot this story all throughout the city, so it's very exciting to debut it on the closing evening of the festival," Cooper said in a statement. "NYC injects an energy into every aspect of filmmaking that just can't be replicated." The film takes its inspiration from comedian John Bishop's true story. Will Arnett and Laura Dern portray an unhappily married couple with two children who decide to break up. "Their separation leads to unpredictable midlife self-reckonings, most dramatically in Alex's (Arnett) wild career pivot to become a confessional stand-up comedian in New York City's West Village, where he finds new direction and camaraderie," an official description reads. The festival's artistic director, Dennis Lim, described the movie as "a fond tribute to New York City's comedy scene, a sensitive study of midlife discontent and a modern-day comedy of remarriage pitch-perfect in its balance of humor and feeling." Bradley Cooper honored at American Cinematheque Awards Actor and director Bradley Cooper of "A Star is Born" holds the American Cinematheque Award during a photo-op at the entertainment industries annual gala. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Yahoo
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bradley Cooper's ‘Is This Thing On?' to close New York Film Festival: Everything to know about the star's latest Oscar contender
Bradley Cooper's Is This Thing On? has been selected as the closing night film of the New York Film Festival, where it will make its world premiere at Alice Tully Hall on Oct. 10. Blending drama and comedy, the film could mark Cooper's next bid for an Oscar. WHO'S IN THE CAST? The film stars Will Arnett and Laura Dern in the lead roles with a supporting cast that includes Andra Day, Christine Ebersole, Ciarán Hinds, Sean Hayes, Peyton Manning, and Amy Sedaris, as well as appearances by stand-up comedians Chloe Radcliffe, Reggie Conquest, and Jordan Jensen. More from Gold Derby Jim Jarmusch's 'Father Mother Sister Brother' set for North American premiere at New York Film Festival 'After the Hunt' is the latest Best Picture hopeful to open the New York Film Festival WHAT'S THE PLOT? Arnett and Dern portray Alex and Tess Novak, a couple whose marriage unravels. As they navigate co-parenting their two young sons, Alex decides to radically change his life path by pursuing a new career as a stand-up comedian in New York. The story is inspired by the real-life journey of John Bishop, a British comedian who made an unconventional late-career shift into stand-up. WHO'S BEHIND THE SCENES? The film marks Cooper's third directorial effort, following A Star Is Born (2018) and Maestro (2023). The script is written by Cooper, Arnett, and Mark Chappell. It is produced by Cooper's Lea Pictures and will be distributed by Searchlight Pictures. WHERE WAS IT FILMED? Much of the film was shot on location throughout New York City, a decision that Cooper said deeply influenced the film's tone and authenticity. 'We are honored and humbled to premiere our film at the New York Film Festival. Earlier this year we had the wonderful opportunity to shoot this story all throughout the city, so it's very exciting to debut it on the closing evening of the festival. NYC injects an energy into every aspect of filmmaking that just can't be replicated. I have attended many premieres at NYFF over the years and to have the support and belief in our film from Dennis Lim and his team is an enormous thing for us. Thank you! On behalf of Will, Laura, and the entire cast and crew—we can't wait!' AWARDS CHANCES? If Cooper's past is any indication, Is This Thing On? may be a serious contender in the upcoming awards season. His 2023 biopic Maestro earned seven Academy Award nominations, while his 2018 directorial debut A Star Is Born received eight Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Adapted Screenplay. Dern is an Oscar winner for Marriage Story and an Emmy winner for Big Little Lies. While Arnett has been nominated for seven times for an Emmy and is best known for his work on Arrested Development and his voice role as BoJack Horseman. Best of Gold Derby Everything to know about 'The Batman 2': Returning cast, script finalized Tom Cruise movies: 17 greatest films ranked worst to best 'It was wonderful to be on that ride': Christian Slater talks his beloved roles, from cult classics ('Heathers,' 'True Romance') to TV hits ('Mr. Robot,' 'Dexter: Original Sin') Click here to read the full article. Solve the daily Crossword
Jordan News
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Jordan News
Priyanka Chopra Stuns in Sleek Silver Gown at the World Premiere of 'Heads of State' - Jordan News
Priyanka Chopra Stuns in Sleek Silver Gown at the World Premiere of 'Heads of State' Priyanka Chopra dazzled in a stunning silver maxi dress at the world premiere of her new film Heads of State, capturing attention with an elegant, summer-ready look that suited her perfectly. The Indian actress stepped onto the red carpet at the Alice Tully Hall in New York City wearing a 90s-inspired gown featuring a sleek neckline and minimalist cut. اضافة اعلان To complete her metallic ensemble, Chopra opted for straight, slicked-back hair tucked behind her ears to highlight her dangling diamond earrings. On her feet, she wore sharp black stiletto heels, adding a touch of contrast to the shimmering look. On the red carpet, Chopra posed alongside her co-stars Idris Elba and John Cena, both of whom looked dapper in tailored suits. After the premiere, she layered her look with a silver Chanel shawl that matched seamlessly with her gown. Throughout her press tour in New York City this week, Chopra has showcased a variety of glamorous looks, including several body-hugging dresses. For a recent appearance promoting her new comedy on Amazon Prime, she beat the New York heat in a breezy white maxi dress featuring wide slip-style slits. After a brief break from media events last Sunday, Chopra returned with yet another head-turning outfit for a romantic evening with husband Nick Jonas. She wore a bold red jersey gown from Bottega Veneta, featuring a plunging neckline and a gathered side skirt tied in a stylish knot.
Black America Web
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
A Grand Occasion: Idris Elba, John Cena, Priyanka Chopra Jonas & More Attend The ‘Heads of State' World Premiere In New York City
Source: Taylor Hill / Getty We're just a little over a week away from the release of the action-comedy Heads of State. Earlier this week (June 24th), Amazon MGM Studios hosted the red carpet world premiere at Alice Tully Hall in New York. Guests were treated to a screening of the film followed by an afterparty at Twin Tails. Continue reading to check out photos from the star-studded event. Heads of State follows the UK Prime Minister Sam Clarke (Idris Elba) and U.S. President Will Derringer (John Cena), who have a not-so-friendly and very public rivalry that jeopardizes their countries' 'special relationship.' When they become the targets of a powerful and ruthless foreign adversary—who proves more than a match for the two leaders' security forces—they are begrudgingly forced to rely on the only two people they can trust: each other. Ultimately allied with the brilliant MI6 agent Noel Bisset, they must go on the run and find a way to work together long enough to thwart a global conspiracy that threatens the entire free world. In addition to Elba ( The Wire, Takers, Hobbs & Shaw, The Harder They Fall ) and Cena ( Daddy's Home 2, F9, The Suicide Squad ), the film also stars Priyanka Chopra Jonas ( Baywatch, The Matrix Resurrections, Citadel ), Paddy Considine, Stephen Root ( King of the Hill, Dodgeball, Get Out ), Carla Gugino ( Spy Kids trilogy, American Gangster, Night at the Museum ), Jack Quaid ( The Boys, Oppenheimer, Novocaine ) and Sarah Niles ( I May Destroy You, Ted Lasso ). Ilya Naishuller ( Hardcore Henry, Nobody ) directed Heads of State from a screenplay by Josh Appelbaum & André Nemec and Harrison Query, and story from Query. The film was produced by Peter Safran and John Rickard, with Marcus Viscidi, Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec, Elba and Cena serving as executive producers. Many of the film's contributors were in attendance for the big night. Check out some photos from the premiere below and be sure to check out Heads of State when it premieres globally on Prime Video July 2nd. A Grand Occasion: Idris Elba, John Cena, Priyanka Chopra Jonas & More Attend The 'Heads of State' World Premiere In New York City was originally published on Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty
Forbes
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
An AI Film Festival And The Multiverse Engine
In the glassy confines of Alice Tully Hall on Thursday, the third annual Runway AI Film Festival celebrated an entirely new art form. The winning film, Total Pixel Space, was not made in the traditional sense. It was conjured by Jacob Adler, a composer and educator from Arizona State University, stitched together from image generators, synthetic voices, and video animation tools — most notably Runway's Gen-3, the company's text-to-video model (Runway Gen-4 was released in March). Video generation technology emerged in public in 2022 with Meta's crude video of a flying Corgi wearing a red cape and sunglasses. Since then, it has fundamentally transformed filmmaking, dramatically lowering barriers to entry and enabling new forms of creative expression. Independent creators and established filmmakers alike now have access to powerful AI tools such as Runway that can generate realistic video scenes, animate storyboards, and even produce entire short films from simple text prompts or reference images. As a result, production costs and timelines are shrinking, making it possible for filmmakers with limited resources to achieve professional-quality results and bring ambitious visions to life. The democratization of content creation is expanding far beyond traditional studio constraints, empowering anyone with patience and a rich imagination. Adler's inspiration came from Jorge Luis Borges' celebrated short story The Library of Babel, which imagines a universe where every conceivable book exists in an endless repository. Adler found a parallel in the capabilities of modern generative machine learning models, which can produce an unfathomable variety of images from noise (random variations in pixel values much like the 'snow' on an old television set) and text prompts. 'How many images can possibly exist,' the dreamy narrator begins as fantastical AI-generated video plays on the screen: a floating, exploding building; a human-sized housecat curled on a woman's lap. 'What lies in the space between order and chaos?' Adler's brilliant script is a fascinating thought experiment that attempts to calculate the total number of possible images, unfurling the endless possibilities of the AI-aided human imagination. 'Pixels are the building blocks of digital images, tiny tiles forming a mosaic,' continues the voice, which was generated using ElevenLabs. 'Each pixel is defined by numbers representing color and position. Therefore, any digital image can be represented as a sequence of numbers,' the narration continues, the voice itself a sequence of numbers that describe air pressure changes over time. 'Therefore, every photograph that could ever be taken exists as coordinates. Every frame of every possible film exists as coordinates.' Winners at the 3rd Annual International AIFF 2025 Runway was founded in 2018 by Cristóbal Valenzuela, Alejandro Matamala, and Anastasis Germanidis, after they met at New York University Tisch School of the Arts. Valenzuela, who serves as CEO, says he fell in love with neural networks in 2015, and couldn't stop thinking about how they might be used by people who create. Today, it's a multi-million-user platform, used by filmmakers, musicians, advertisers, and artists, and has been joined by other platforms, including OpenAI's Sora, and Google's Veo 3. What separates Runway from many of its competitors is that it builds from scratch. Its research team — which comprises most of the company — develops its own models, which can now generate up to about 20 seconds of video. The result, as seen in the works submitted to the AI Film Festival, is what Valenzuela calls 'a new kind of media.' The word film may soon no longer apply. Nor, perhaps, will filmmaker. 'The Tisches of tomorrow will teach something that doesn't yet have a name,' he said during opening remarks at the festival. Indeed, Adler is not a filmmaker by training, but a classically trained composer, a pipe organist, and a theorist of microtonality. 'The process of composing music and editing film,' he told me, 'are both about orchestrating change through time.' He used the image generation platform Midjourney to generate thousands of images, then used Runway to animate them. He used ElevenLabs to synthesize the narrator's voice. The script he wrote himself, drawing from the ideas of Borges, combinatorics, and the sheer mind-bending number of possible images that can exist at a given resolution. He edited it all together in DaVinci Resolve. The result? A ten-minute film that feels as philosophical as it is visual. It's tempting to frame all this as the next step in a long evolution; from the Lumière brothers to CGI, from Technicolor to TikTok. But what we're witnessing isn't a continuation. It's a rupture. 'Artists used to be gatekept by cameras, studios, budgets,' Valenzuela said. 'Now, a kid with a thought can press a button and generate a dream.' At the Runway Film Festival, the lights dimmed, and the films came in waves of animated hallucinations, synthetic voices, and impossible perspectives. Some were rough. Some were polished. All were unlike anything seen before. This isn't about replacing filmmakers. It's about unleashing them. 'When photography first came around — actually, when daguerreotypes were first invented — people just didn't have the word to describe it,' Valenzuela said during his opening remarks at the festival. 'They used this idea of a mirror with a memory because they'd never seen anything like that. … I think that's pretty close to where we are right now.' Valenzuela was invoking Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.'s phrase to convey how photography could capture and preserve images of reality, allowing those images to be revisited and remembered long after the moment had passed. Just as photography once astonished and unsettled, generative media now invites a similar rethinking of what creativity means. When you see it — when you watch Jacob Adler's film unfold — it's hard not to feel that the mirror is starting to show us something deeper. AI video generation is a kind of multiverse engine, enabling creators to explore and visualize an endless spectrum of alternate realities, all within the digital realm. 'Evolution itself becomes not a process of creation, but of discovery,' his film concludes. 'Each possible path of life's development … is but one thread in a colossal tapestry of possibility.'
