Steven Spielberg returns to his adventure roots for Ready Player One, in which a group of young gamers embark on a journey to win ownership of a virtual universe called the Oasis. The legendary director - and the exciting cast he assembled - tell Georgia Humphreys more about the high-tech film. It's 2045, and the world is a scary place.There's widespread unemployment, the population is beset by poverty and people feel utterly hopeless.But gamers are able to escape, by becoming their own personal avatars and entering an infinite digital universe called Oasis, where they can be whatever they choose to be.At least, that's the future as imagined by US author Ernest Cline in his best-seller Ready Player One, which has now been turned into an action adventure film by none other than Steven Spielberg."All you need is an imagination, and that will take you far in the Oasis," explains the director, who has been at the helm of such blockbusters as ET, Jaws and Jurassic Park."But when you escape … [Read more...] about Movies AND TRAILER: Steven Spielberg on Ready Player One
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Steven Spielberg: Ready Player One was like making four movies at the same time
IT'S 2045, and the world is a scary place. There's widespread unemployment, the population is beset by poverty and people feel utterly hopeless. But gamers are able to escape, by becoming their own personal avatars and entering an infinite digital universe called Oasis, where they can be whatever they choose to be. At least, that's the future as imagined by US author Ernest Cline in his best-seller Ready Player One, which has now been turned into an action adventure film by veteran director Steven Spielberg. "All you need is an imagination, and that will take you far in the Oasis," explains the director, who has been at the helm of a long list of blockbusters including ET, Jaws, Raiders Of The Lost Ark and Jurassic Park. "But when you escape from reality, you're also, in a way, divesting yourself of any real human contact. So, the story is entertaining, but there is also a bit of a social commentary." The young hero at the centre of the story, underdog Wade Watts, is played by … [Read more...] about Steven Spielberg: Ready Player One was like making four movies at the same time
Movie helps Hemel woman beat her anxiety
A Hemel Hempstead woman with a rare medical condition has been so inspired by recent blockbuster movie The Greatest Showman that she’s seen it 29 times. Loosely based on the life of circus showman P.T. Barnum, the musical film is a whimsical story about those deemed society’s oddities, including a bearded lady and a dwarf. Lydia Hartwell, aged 37, suffers from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), which causes her joints to dislocate very easily, as well as painful osteoarthritis in her knees, shoulder and neck. Getting around town can be a struggle, even with her mobility scooter.Lydia said: “I do have to get off and try and walk around and I find that very hard. Some days I can’t even walk at all. I was getting more and more anxious every time I went out.” Lydia even admits to having had suicidal feelings.But things started to change after she saw The Greatest Showman for the first time on Boxing Day at Hemel’s Cineworld. She said: “I loved it … [Read more...] about Movie helps Hemel woman beat her anxiety
Movie window displays reel in wandering walkers
Want to read more?We value our content and our journalists, so to get full access to all your local news updated 7-days-a-week – PLUS an e-edition of the Campbeltown Couirer – subscribe today for as little as 56 pence per week. Subscribe NowBy Hannah O’Hanlon A former window display artist was inspired by Campbeltown Picture House to turn Longrow’s community charity shop into a Harry Potter wizarding world. Jan Silver, who volunteers in the shop, pulled out all the stops for her ‘Hoot’s heppenin over at Harry Potter’s hoose?’ display, even penning a Campbeltown concoction to cure ‘the ailments of modern life.’The remedy’s ingredients are sea air and scenery, local colour, smokehouse salmon, Campbeltown creamery cheddar (as much as will sit comfortably on an oatcake) and Springbank uisge beatha (one glassful, repeated as necessary). Ms Silver, a retired English and media studies teacher, suggests seasoning the … [Read more...] about Movie window displays reel in wandering walkers
Help Wanted: Netflix Movie Publicist. $400,000 Including Options
Netflix Inc. has turned heads in Hollywood by spending billions of dollars to lure filmmakers and viewers from rival TV networks. But it’s also frustrated competitors in a less-public way: by poaching talent and driving up pay.The streaming giant has lured scores of defectors by offering big increases in compensation. Recruits are securing as much as double their pay, including stock and other benefits, people familiar with the matter say.With $10 billion for programming and marketing this year -- and a stock that’s vying again to lead the S&P 500-- Los Gatos, California-based Netflix is upending the way people get paid in Hollywood. TV networks and studios are struggling to keep up with a rival who will spend $300 million on a top producer like Ryan Murphy and pay lavishly further down the food chain.“With combinations of base, bonus, equity and long-term incentive, new-media companies are figuring out ways to beat traditional studios,” said Neal Lenarsky, … [Read more...] about Help Wanted: Netflix Movie Publicist. $400,000 Including Options