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The Age
2 days ago
- The Age
‘Clear breach': Mick Gatto's gifts fuelled concern he took union by the wrist
One glittering Versace gold bracelet arrived at a senior union official's house. Others were handed over in restaurants and coffee shops. One was given to a CFMEU boss who was pressed to return it after accusations he had disrespected the notorious Melbourne underworld figure. Call it the story of Gatto's gold. This masthead's ongoing investigation into underworld involvement in Australia's construction industry has confirmed that Gatto gave more than a dozen Versace gold bracelets to Victorian CFMEU officials he considered his closest allies or to those he wanted onside, including the most powerful branch leaders along with the union's up-and-comers. Versace chains are favoured among the underworld and retail from between $1000 to several thousand dollars, depending on the design and any extras, such as diamonds. The recipients included former assistant secretary Derek Christopher, who remains the subject of an unrelated police investigation into suspicions he received kickbacks from large building companies in return for favourable treatment, and Joe Myles, the ex-union vice president accused of helping to recruit bikies into the CFMEU. Union sources, speaking anonymously out of concern over possible retribution, said it was Myles who offended Gatto and was asked to hand his gift back. The revelation of Gatto's gold gifts marks another scandal for a union drowning in scandals and puts Albanese government-appointed CFMEU administrator Mark Irving in an invidious position as some of the gift-takers are still key officials helping rebuild what was once the country's most powerful union, after the Building Bad investigation by this masthead.
Sydney Morning Herald
2 days ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘Clear breach': Mick Gatto's gifts fuelled concern he took union by the wrist
One glittering Versace gold bracelet arrived at a senior union official's house. Others were handed over in restaurants and coffee shops. One was given to a CFMEU boss who was pressed to return it after accusations he had disrespected the notorious Melbourne underworld figure. Call it the story of Gatto's gold. This masthead's ongoing investigation into underworld involvement in Australia's construction industry has confirmed that Gatto gave more than a dozen Versace gold bracelets to Victorian CFMEU officials he considered his closest allies or to those he wanted onside, including the most powerful branch leaders along with the union's up-and-comers. Versace chains are favoured among the underworld and retail from between $1000 to several thousand dollars, depending on the design and any extras, such as diamonds. The recipients included former assistant secretary Derek Christopher, who remains the subject of an unrelated police investigation into suspicions he received kickbacks from large building companies in return for favourable treatment, and Joe Myles, the ex-union vice president accused of helping to recruit bikies into the CFMEU. Union sources, speaking anonymously out of concern over possible retribution, said it was Myles who offended Gatto and was asked to hand his gift back. The revelation of Gatto's gold gifts marks another scandal for a union drowning in scandals and puts Albanese government-appointed CFMEU administrator Mark Irving in an invidious position as some of the gift-takers are still key officials helping rebuild what was once the country's most powerful union, after the Building Bad investigation by this masthead.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pixar Announces New Film ‘Gatto' Set in Venice from ‘Luca' Director Enrico Casarosa
Pixar showed up to the Annecy International Animation Festival with the goods. The animation studio announced a new film slated for the summer of 2027, an original film called 'Gatto' from 'Luca' director Enrico Casarosa. Pixar announced the film from the Annecy stage on Friday and showed some concept art from the film, which you can see above. 'Gatto' returns Casarosa to Italy, but this time to Venice, and follows a black cat named Nero who, after years of maneuvering the canal-ridden, superstitious city, begins to question whether he's lived the right lives. Indebted to a local feline mob boss, Nero finds himself in a quandary and is forced to forge a truly unexpected friendship that may finally lead him to his purpose — unless Venice gets the better of him first. More from IndieWire Why Hollywood Is Training for Jobs That Don't Yet Exist How A24 Found the Perfect Match Between Commercial and Specialized Crowds to Make 'Materialists' a Box Office Hit Casarosa is directing the film, his follow-up to 2021's Italian Riviera-set 'Luca,' and producer Andrea Warren is also re-teaming with Casarosa on the feature. 'Luca' was previously released directly to Disney+, so this should be a chance for Casarosa to stretch his legs in theaters. Pixar also had some other announcements as part of its Annecy presentation. It showed first-look footage at another original film called 'Hoppers,' which is releasing in March 2026 and is an adventure about an animal lover who creates a robotic beaver and places her consciousness inside it in order to live within the animal world. The film has Jon Hamm leading the voice cast and is directed by Daniel Chong. Pixar chief Pete Docter also showed some sneak peek footage and released a concept art image from 'Toy Story 5' and additionally confirmed that Joan Cusack would return to the franchise as Jessie. Tim Allen recently teased that Jessie was a big part of the plot of the new film, which also involves the toys competing for attention with screens and video games. And lastly, Pixar screened 27 minutes of its upcoming feature 'Elio,' which opens in theaters later this month. Before Pixar took the stage, Disney was also on hand at Annecy with its own footage from 'Zootopia 2,' which confirmed that French actor Jean Reno was also making a cameo appearance in the sequel as an officer with the Zootopia Police Department. Other new characters in 'Zootopia 2' include Gary De'Snake (voice of Ke Huy Quan), Nibbles (Fortune Feimster), and Dr. Fuzzby (voice of Quinta Brunson). Finally, Disney Animation chief creative officer Jared Bush announced that legendary director Ron Clements would return to Disney in a special advisory role. Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie Nicolas Winding Refn's Favorite Films: 37 Movies the Director Wants You to See
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pixar Gives First Look at ‘Toy Story 5,' Teases New Original ‘Gatto' at Annecy
Pixar Animation Studios offered an exclusive first look at its hottest upcoming features — including Hoppers and Toy Story 5 — and announced a brand-new original production, Gatto, during a studio presentation on Friday at the Annecy international animation film festival as part of a broader showcase that also included extensive footage from Pixar's 2025 release Elio. Pixar chief creative officer Pete Docter took the stage to present behind-the-scenes material from Toy Story 5, revealing early footage and confirming the return of franchise veterans Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cussack. Directed by Andrew Stanton and McKenna Harris and produced by Jessica Choi, the fifth installment in Pixar's flagship franchise is scheduled for release on June 19, 2026. More from The Hollywood Reporter Corporate-TV Branding Has Gotten Out of Control Natalie Portman-Produced French Animated Film 'Arco' Wins Annecy Chinese Auteur Bi Gan Breaks Down 'Resurrection,' His Mesmerizing Ode to Cinema's Enigmas Docter shared that the new film will explore the challenges faced by the toys in a digital-first world. 'It's Toy meets Tech,' he said, outlining the film's plot, which will see the original movies' team of toys facing up to the challenge presented by the new favorite plaything of their 8-year-old owner Bonnie Anderson: A tech tablet called Lillypad. Woody, Buzz and the rest of the gang will confront a new generation of children more enamored with screens than playthings. Docter screened the world premiere of the film's opening scene, in which a container full of Buzz Lightyears awakens on an isolated desert island and struggles to reconnect with 'star command.' Toy Story 5 will also feature Ernie Hudson voicing Combat Carl, taking over the role originally voiced by the late Carl Weathers. In honor of the franchise's 30th anniversary, the Annecy audience was also treated to archival footage from the making of the original 1995 Toy Story, Pixar's first full-length feature. Docter also announced a brand-new animated feature, the original Gatto. The feature, to be directed by Luca filmmaker Enrico Casarosa, follows Nero, a water-hating black cat living in the picturesque city of Venice, Italy, who befriends Maya, a lonely street musician. Docter gave a sneak peek at the first animated tests and character drawings for the movie, which will have a much more painterly design than is typical of Pixar. Gatto is set to premiere in the summer of 2027. The studio also debuted a first-look clip from Hoppers, an original Pixar comedy about Mabel (Piper Curda), a nature-loving young woman trying to stop the local Mayor Jerry (Jon Hamm), from building a highway that will destroy her local woodlands. Thanks to a secret brain-swapping experiment, Mabel is able to transfer her mind into a robot beaver and heads to a pond, where refugees from the encroaching industrialization have landed. There, she tries to convince the animals, led by the regal beaver King George (Bobby Moynihan) to join her and stop the highway. The Annecy session also included a preview of Elio, directed by Madeline Sharafian and Domee Shi, and produced by Mary Alice Drumm. The science fiction adventure, which premieres in theaters on June 20, follows 11-year-old Elio Solis (voiced by Yonas Kibreab), who is mistakenly identified as Earth's ambassador after being abducted by aliens. The voice cast includes Zoe Saldaña, Remy Edgerly, Brad Garrett, Jameela Jamil and Shirley Henderson. Elio premiered earlier this week in Los Angeles. The Annecy crowd was treated to a full 25 minutes of footage. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts Hollywood Stars Who Are One Award Away From an EGOT 'The Goonies' Cast, Then and Now
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14-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Pixar Announces New Original Movie "Gatto", Unveils First Look & Release Window
Yara Sameh Pixar has announced a new original movie, "Gatto", alongside sharing a first look and a release date for the feline-focused story. The upcoming film hails from the same duo behind Pixar's "Luca" director Enrico Casarosa and producer Andrea Warren. The pic debuted in 2021 and became a fan favorite thanks to its charming characters and beautiful Italian backdrop. It was the first Pixar movie released exclusively on Disney+ and ultimately became the most-watched streaming film of 2021, accumulating over 10.6 billion minutes of viewership. Since then, Pixar has shifted back to theatrical releases. On Friday, at the Annecy Animation Festival in France, DisneyPixar's Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter announced the new film, "Gatto", which is slated for the summer of 2027. A first-look image was also unveiled, featuring a black cat named Nero carefully stepping down a set of stone stairs in Venice. After "Luca" was set on the Italian Riviera, "Gatto" is returning to Italy, Casarosa's home country, this time setting the story in Venice. There, a black cat named Nero, after spending years navigating the winding streets and canals of the remarkable floating city, starts to wonder if he's made the most of his nine lives. A reluctant music enthusiast with a deep fear of water, Nero owes a debt to a local feline crime boss, which lands him in trouble. Nero's troubles lead him into an unexpected alliance with a spirited street artist named Maya, who decides to adopt him, much to his annoyance. The unlikely duo makes for a mismatched pair, but their bond begins to help Nero discover his true purpose – unless the hidden, more dangerous side of Venice catches up with him first. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pixar (@pixar) The biggest reveal from the first-look image is the hand-painted visual style, which is something entirely new for Pixar, featuring vibrant Venetian colors and traditional 2D hand-painted textures. By following a feline, Pixar's "Gatto" will inevitably draw comparisons to the 2024 film "Flow" about a cat struggling to survive a flood, which won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Despite both movies iffer in terms of animation style and story, the similarities between Gatto and Flow are undeniable – they both follow feline protagonists on emotional journeys. However, Pixar seems determined to carve its own path with Gatto, offering a more whimsical yet heartfelt story set in Venice, combined with a hand-painted visual aesthetic never before seen from the studio. 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 China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean News 3 Killed in Shooting Attack in Thailand
