The Godfather trilogy began in 1972 and is still considered one of the most iconic and influential films of all time. If you truly want to get into the essence of cinema, The Godfather is a must-watch for you. No wonder the film found a place for itself in the U.S. National Film Registry. It had a ton of unforgettable characters that filmmakers haven’t been able to replicate, even today. But now, it looks like Dune 2 has come to challenge this statement. At least, according to Denis Villeneuve.
The Godfather (1974)
In a recent interview, filmmaker Denis Villeneuve compared Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides to Al Pacino’s Michael Corleone. Given the fact that Michael Corleone is one of the most iconic and tragic characters in cinema history, it goes without saying that Denis Villeneuve’s comment has received mixed reactions from the fans of the film industry.
Denis...
The Godfather (1974)
In a recent interview, filmmaker Denis Villeneuve compared Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides to Al Pacino’s Michael Corleone. Given the fact that Michael Corleone is one of the most iconic and tragic characters in cinema history, it goes without saying that Denis Villeneuve’s comment has received mixed reactions from the fans of the film industry.
Denis...
- 4/20/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Love never dies, but a lot of people do in Alice Lowe’s gloriously bloody valentine to the romantic comedy. Spanning so much time that it practically goes back to the beginning of it, Timestalker is an ambitious project that not only works, it coheres in a way that cements Lowe as a genuine and quite visionary comedic talent. It recalls classic Monty Python — it’s often very, very stupid and the same time very, very clever — but most of all it’s an idea of what might have been if that all-male team had ever had a woman or two in its core lineup.
Lowe set out her stall in 2016 with Prevenge, a horror comedy in which a bereaved pregnant woman is driven to avenge her late husband, incited to murder by her unborn baby. Timestalker doesn’t fall far from that tree, being another satirical comment on how...
Lowe set out her stall in 2016 with Prevenge, a horror comedy in which a bereaved pregnant woman is driven to avenge her late husband, incited to murder by her unborn baby. Timestalker doesn’t fall far from that tree, being another satirical comment on how...
- 3/8/2024
- by Damon Wise
- Deadline Film + TV
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora invites players to the world of Pandora, exploring regions and other biomes of the hostile world and immersing themselves further as they take on the role of one of the Na’vi. Taking inspiration from the films, this game takes place at different points from the movies, years before Jake Sully landed and defeated the Rda occupation and mostly in the year 2169 which was 15 years after the battle of the Hallelujah Mountains.
The beauty of Pandora is truly breathtaking, especially at night when the planet is dark and stars are far more visible. The developers took their jobs way too seriously and took it up by a notch by putting the stars in the constellation of Centaurus, also known as Alpha Centauri. This adds more detail to the planet’s night sky, making it even more realistic and immersive. James Cameron’s Avatar has touched and...
The beauty of Pandora is truly breathtaking, especially at night when the planet is dark and stars are far more visible. The developers took their jobs way too seriously and took it up by a notch by putting the stars in the constellation of Centaurus, also known as Alpha Centauri. This adds more detail to the planet’s night sky, making it even more realistic and immersive. James Cameron’s Avatar has touched and...
- 3/5/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
Hogwarts Legacy is marked as one of the most phenomenal takes on the universe created by J.K. Rowling. In the past, several Harry Potter films have made their home in the hearts of millions, and it was high time until a game of equal quality and faithfulness to the source material came to light.
A recent look at the developers’ job openings page has given us some information about the future of this franchise. Or, perhaps a new IP altogether? Whichever seems to be the case, it looks like Avalanche Software is looking for some talented folks to join the team for what’s next.
The studio is looking for a Lead/Advanced Technical Artist The first game has received a lot of praise.
The official page showcases a job listing for a Lead/Advanced Technical Artist, who will be responsible for working on the studio’s next Aaa title.
A recent look at the developers’ job openings page has given us some information about the future of this franchise. Or, perhaps a new IP altogether? Whichever seems to be the case, it looks like Avalanche Software is looking for some talented folks to join the team for what’s next.
The studio is looking for a Lead/Advanced Technical Artist The first game has received a lot of praise.
The official page showcases a job listing for a Lead/Advanced Technical Artist, who will be responsible for working on the studio’s next Aaa title.
- 2/28/2024
- by Tanay Sharma
- FandomWire
John Cleese says the media got it wrong when it quoted his tweet seemingly declaring that he and his Monty Python co-star Eric Idle have always “loathed and despised each other.”
Cleese originally made the comment amid an apparent online dispute over the beloved comedy troupe’s finances, sparked by Idle criticizing the other Pythons, as well as their asset manager Holly Gilliam — daughter of Python member Terry Gilliam.
The Cleese came to Holly’s defense — and he was apparently serious about that part. But 84-year-old claims he wasn’t being serious when he wrote, “We always loathed and despised each other, but it’s only recently that the truth has begun to emerge.”
“I’ve just seen the Press Association release,” Cleese wrote. “They got it totally wrong. My remark about ‘loathing and despising each other.’ 1. Referred to all the members of the group. 2. Was a joke I would...
Cleese originally made the comment amid an apparent online dispute over the beloved comedy troupe’s finances, sparked by Idle criticizing the other Pythons, as well as their asset manager Holly Gilliam — daughter of Python member Terry Gilliam.
The Cleese came to Holly’s defense — and he was apparently serious about that part. But 84-year-old claims he wasn’t being serious when he wrote, “We always loathed and despised each other, but it’s only recently that the truth has begun to emerge.”
“I’ve just seen the Press Association release,” Cleese wrote. “They got it totally wrong. My remark about ‘loathing and despising each other.’ 1. Referred to all the members of the group. 2. Was a joke I would...
- 2/15/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Monty Python famously performed a sketch about a joke so funny, it was lethal. Well, it turns out that John Cleese’s latest attempt at a gag has been somewhat lost in translation.
In a social media spat for the ages, Eric Idle spent the weekend roasting his fellow Pythons on X (formerly Twitter). Cleese bit at Idle’s comments on Tuesday, posting a repost.
“We always loathed and despised each other, but it’s only recently that the truth has begun to emerge,” Cleese wrote in a cryptic response to an X user, who asked if he had fallen out with Idle.
The A Fish Called Wanda star has now clarified that he was joking, posting a series of messages on X lashing out at the reporting of his remarks.
Cleese said some publications “got it totally wrong,” arguing that his “loathed and despised” barb was a joke about all his fellow Pythons.
In a social media spat for the ages, Eric Idle spent the weekend roasting his fellow Pythons on X (formerly Twitter). Cleese bit at Idle’s comments on Tuesday, posting a repost.
“We always loathed and despised each other, but it’s only recently that the truth has begun to emerge,” Cleese wrote in a cryptic response to an X user, who asked if he had fallen out with Idle.
The A Fish Called Wanda star has now clarified that he was joking, posting a series of messages on X lashing out at the reporting of his remarks.
Cleese said some publications “got it totally wrong,” arguing that his “loathed and despised” barb was a joke about all his fellow Pythons.
- 2/15/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
To borrow a phrase from Paddy Chayefsky, Eric Idle is mad as hell, and he’s not going to take it anymore. The founding member of Monty Python, 80, has taken to X in recent days to clear the air on a number of matters regarding the legendary British troupe — whose catalog (four seasons of Monty Python’s Flying Circus plus five feature films, including Monty Python and the Holy Grail and Monty Python’s Life of Brian) have elevated them to “Beatles of comedy” status. (Idle, it’s worth noting, is also the mind behind the 1978 Beatles parody The Rutles.) The claims — which many fans say are ruining their cherished Python memories — are as follows:
Idle is Out of Money — and Blames the Gilliams
We own everything we ever made in Python and I never dreamed that at this age the income streams would tail off so disastrously. But I...
Idle is Out of Money — and Blames the Gilliams
We own everything we ever made in Python and I never dreamed that at this age the income streams would tail off so disastrously. But I...
- 2/14/2024
- by Seth Abramovitch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
John Cleese took to X (formerly Twitter) to respond to Eric Idle after the latter went viral for some heated comments related to Monty Python, the legendary British comedy troupe that Idle and Cleese co-founded in 1969 alongside Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones and Michael Palin. Idle made headlines for saying he still has to “work for my living” and heavily suggesting that Monty Python funds are being mismanaged.
“I don’t know why people always assume we’re loaded,” Idle posted on X. “Python is a disaster. ‘Spamalot’ made money 20 years ago. I have to work for my living. Not easy at this age.”
“We own everything we ever made in ‘Python’ and I never dreamed that at this age the income streams would tail off so disastrously,” he added. “But I guess if you put a Gilliam child in as your manager you should not be so surprised.
“I don’t know why people always assume we’re loaded,” Idle posted on X. “Python is a disaster. ‘Spamalot’ made money 20 years ago. I have to work for my living. Not easy at this age.”
“We own everything we ever made in ‘Python’ and I never dreamed that at this age the income streams would tail off so disastrously,” he added. “But I guess if you put a Gilliam child in as your manager you should not be so surprised.
- 2/13/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Update: John Cleese has responded to Eric Idle’s recent comments, and there doesn’t appear to be any love lost between the former Monty Python performers. Cleese defended Python manager Holly Gilliam, who Idle had suggested was responsible for dwindling income streams.
“I have worked with Holly for the last ten years,” Cleese tweeted, “and I find her very efficient, clear-minded, hard-working, and pleasant to have dealings with. Michael Palin has asked me to make it clear that he shares this opinion. Terry Gilliam is also in agreement with this.” Just in case there was any confusion over the status of the relationship between himself and Idle, Cleese drove the point home by saying, “We always loathed and despised each other, but it’s only recently that the truth has begun to emerge.” Yikes.
—Original article follows below—
Eric Idle may have written “Always Look on the Bright Side...
“I have worked with Holly for the last ten years,” Cleese tweeted, “and I find her very efficient, clear-minded, hard-working, and pleasant to have dealings with. Michael Palin has asked me to make it clear that he shares this opinion. Terry Gilliam is also in agreement with this.” Just in case there was any confusion over the status of the relationship between himself and Idle, Cleese drove the point home by saying, “We always loathed and despised each other, but it’s only recently that the truth has begun to emerge.” Yikes.
—Original article follows below—
Eric Idle may have written “Always Look on the Bright Side...
- 2/13/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
John Cleese is making it clear that he – and a few other Pythons – are in complete disagreement with long-ago co-star Eric Idle, who last weekend slammed manager (and daughter of Python co-founder Terry Gilliam) Holly Gilliam for what Idle suggested were the troupe’s dwindling finances.
“We own everything we ever made in Python and I never dreamed that at this age the income streams would tail off so disastrously,” Idle posted on X/Twitter Saturday. “But I guess if you put a Gilliam child in as your manager you should not be so surprised. One Gilliam is bad enough. Two can take out any company.”
Cleese left no doubt where he stands on the matter.
“I have worked with Holly for the last ten years,” the Fawlty Towers creator tweeted today, “and I find her very efficient, clear-minded, hard-working, and pleasant to have dealings with.”
Cleese continued, “Michael Palin...
“We own everything we ever made in Python and I never dreamed that at this age the income streams would tail off so disastrously,” Idle posted on X/Twitter Saturday. “But I guess if you put a Gilliam child in as your manager you should not be so surprised. One Gilliam is bad enough. Two can take out any company.”
Cleese left no doubt where he stands on the matter.
“I have worked with Holly for the last ten years,” the Fawlty Towers creator tweeted today, “and I find her very efficient, clear-minded, hard-working, and pleasant to have dealings with.”
Cleese continued, “Michael Palin...
- 2/13/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Eric Idle has set the record straight for anyone who thought he had a cushy life from his earnings as a member of Monty Python, saying that he still has to work for a living.
“I don’t know why people always assume we’re loaded. Python is a disaster,” the 80-year-old actor and comedian wrote on Twitter. “Spamalot made money 20 years ago. I have to work for my living. Not easy at this age.”
Later on, Idle clarified that though the British comedy troupe owns “everything” they ever made as part of the group, changes to royalty distribution — and what he sees as mismanagement of the company — have made a drastic impact on their earnings.
“I never dreamed that at this age the income streams would tail off so disastrously,” he wrote. “But I guess if you put a Gilliam child in as your manager you should not be so surprised.
“I don’t know why people always assume we’re loaded. Python is a disaster,” the 80-year-old actor and comedian wrote on Twitter. “Spamalot made money 20 years ago. I have to work for my living. Not easy at this age.”
Later on, Idle clarified that though the British comedy troupe owns “everything” they ever made as part of the group, changes to royalty distribution — and what he sees as mismanagement of the company — have made a drastic impact on their earnings.
“I never dreamed that at this age the income streams would tail off so disastrously,” he wrote. “But I guess if you put a Gilliam child in as your manager you should not be so surprised.
- 2/12/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Film News
Eric Idle was in salty form on X/Twitter over the weekend.
The Monty Python star had some dismissive words for John Cleese and Terry Gilliam, co-founders of the comedy troupe, and he even took a shot at Netflix.
Idle wrote of his surprise that Monty Python’s income had dried up, complaining that he has to keep working at the age of 80.
“I don’t know why people always assume we’re loaded,” he said. “Python is a disaster. Spamalot made money 20 years ago. I have to work for my living. Not easy at this age.”
He blamed the mismanagement of the Python brand on Gilliam and his daughter, Holly. The latter runs Hdg Projects, which manages Python and helped stage Monty Python Live (mostly) – One Down Five to Go, the group’s 2014 reunion shows in London.
“We own everything we ever made in Python and I never dreamed...
The Monty Python star had some dismissive words for John Cleese and Terry Gilliam, co-founders of the comedy troupe, and he even took a shot at Netflix.
Idle wrote of his surprise that Monty Python’s income had dried up, complaining that he has to keep working at the age of 80.
“I don’t know why people always assume we’re loaded,” he said. “Python is a disaster. Spamalot made money 20 years ago. I have to work for my living. Not easy at this age.”
He blamed the mismanagement of the Python brand on Gilliam and his daughter, Holly. The latter runs Hdg Projects, which manages Python and helped stage Monty Python Live (mostly) – One Down Five to Go, the group’s 2014 reunion shows in London.
“We own everything we ever made in Python and I never dreamed...
- 2/12/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
“Monty Python” alum Eric Idle addressed an apparent fan misconception on Friday: that he and the rest of the legendary British comedy troupe’s members aren’t swimming in cash from their productions. As he put it, “I don’t know why people always assume we’re loaded. Python is a disaster. Spamalot made money 20 years ago. I have to work for my living. Not easy at this age.” Idle is 80 years old.
I don’t know why people always assume we’re loaded. Python is a disaster. Spamalot made money 20 years ago. I have to work for my living. Not easy at this age. https://t.co/nFDbV9BOfC
— Eric Idle (@EricIdle) February 9, 2024
Hours later, Idle added, “We own everything we ever made in Python and I never dreamed that at this age the income streams would tail off so disastrously. But I guess if you put a Gilliam...
I don’t know why people always assume we’re loaded. Python is a disaster. Spamalot made money 20 years ago. I have to work for my living. Not easy at this age. https://t.co/nFDbV9BOfC
— Eric Idle (@EricIdle) February 9, 2024
Hours later, Idle added, “We own everything we ever made in Python and I never dreamed that at this age the income streams would tail off so disastrously. But I guess if you put a Gilliam...
- 2/11/2024
- by Stephanie Kaloi
- The Wrap
De Niro agreed because he was a Python fan, Gilliam cast his daughter but she cut her hair off in protest – and Pryce needed a wig as he’d just been playing a friar with a tonsure
I had this vision of a radio playing exotic music on a beach covered in coal dust, inspired by a visit to the steel town of Port Talbot. Originally the song I had in mind was Ry Cooder’s Maria Elena, but later I changed it to Aquarela do Brasil by Ary Barroso. The idea of someone in an ugly, despairing place dreaming of something hopeful led to Sam Lowry, trapped in his bureaucratic world, escaping into fantasy.
I had this vision of a radio playing exotic music on a beach covered in coal dust, inspired by a visit to the steel town of Port Talbot. Originally the song I had in mind was Ry Cooder’s Maria Elena, but later I changed it to Aquarela do Brasil by Ary Barroso. The idea of someone in an ugly, despairing place dreaming of something hopeful led to Sam Lowry, trapped in his bureaucratic world, escaping into fantasy.
- 12/11/2023
- by Interviews by Chris Broughton
- The Guardian - Film News
John Cleese is best known as a member of the British comedy troupe Monty Python. Let’s look back at the Oscar-nominated funnyman and his 12 greatest films, ranked worst to best.
Born in 1939 in Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, England, Cleese rose to prominence thanks to the British sketch series “Monty Python’s Flying Circus,” which ran for four seasons on the BBC from 1969-1974. The troupe — which also included Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin — revolutionized comedy with their surreal, experimental sketches, the best of which were assembled into the film “And Now for Something Completely Different” (1971). This led to other cinematic outings, including “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” (1975), “Life of Brian” (1979) and “The Meaning of Life” (1983).
Cleese achieved big screen success of his own with “A Fish Called Wanda” (1988), which he wrote and starred in as an uptight English barrister who becomes entangled in an elaborate...
Born in 1939 in Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, England, Cleese rose to prominence thanks to the British sketch series “Monty Python’s Flying Circus,” which ran for four seasons on the BBC from 1969-1974. The troupe — which also included Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin — revolutionized comedy with their surreal, experimental sketches, the best of which were assembled into the film “And Now for Something Completely Different” (1971). This led to other cinematic outings, including “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” (1975), “Life of Brian” (1979) and “The Meaning of Life” (1983).
Cleese achieved big screen success of his own with “A Fish Called Wanda” (1988), which he wrote and starred in as an uptight English barrister who becomes entangled in an elaborate...
- 10/21/2023
- by Zach Laws and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Britney Spears Stars In ‘Crossroads’ Trailer As Global Fan Event Is Announced Ahead Of Memoir Launch
Fans will be able to celebrate the release of Britney Spears’ upcoming memoir The Woman In Me in a very special way.
It was revealed this week that Spears’ 2002 flick “Crossroads” — in which she stars alongside Zoe Saldana, Taryn Manning and more — would be returning to theatres for the first time in over 21 years.
The movie will be aired during a special two day celebratory global fan event on October 23 and 25, with a new trailer being revealed.
A press release confirmed, “In celebration of Britney Spears’ highly-anticipated memoir, The Woman In Me, ‘Crossroads’ returns to the big screen for a two-day only global fan event.
“With bonus features never before seen in movie theatres, this cinematic celebration invites both newcomers and loyal fans to experience the magic of this coming-of-age story anew.”
A description added, “Directed by Tamra Davis and written by Shonda Rhimes, ‘Crossroads’ tells the story of three childhood friends,...
It was revealed this week that Spears’ 2002 flick “Crossroads” — in which she stars alongside Zoe Saldana, Taryn Manning and more — would be returning to theatres for the first time in over 21 years.
The movie will be aired during a special two day celebratory global fan event on October 23 and 25, with a new trailer being revealed.
A press release confirmed, “In celebration of Britney Spears’ highly-anticipated memoir, The Woman In Me, ‘Crossroads’ returns to the big screen for a two-day only global fan event.
“With bonus features never before seen in movie theatres, this cinematic celebration invites both newcomers and loyal fans to experience the magic of this coming-of-age story anew.”
A description added, “Directed by Tamra Davis and written by Shonda Rhimes, ‘Crossroads’ tells the story of three childhood friends,...
- 9/28/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
San Francisco, Aug 24 (Ians) Meta on Thursday launched its own AI tool called Code Llama to generate new code and debug human-written work.
The large language model (Llm) can use text prompts to generate and discuss code.
“Code Llama is state-of-the-art for publicly available LLMs on coding tasks. It has the potential to make workflows faster and more efficient for developers and lower the barrier to entry for people who are learning to code,” Meta said in a statement.
Code Llama has the potential to be used as a productivity and educational tool to help programmers write more robust, well-documented software.
Code Llama is a code-specialised version of Llama 2 that was created by further training Llama 2 on its code-specific datasets, sampling more data from that same dataset for longer.
Essentially, Code Llama features enhanced coding capabilities. It can generate code and natural language about code, from both code and natural language prompts.
The large language model (Llm) can use text prompts to generate and discuss code.
“Code Llama is state-of-the-art for publicly available LLMs on coding tasks. It has the potential to make workflows faster and more efficient for developers and lower the barrier to entry for people who are learning to code,” Meta said in a statement.
Code Llama has the potential to be used as a productivity and educational tool to help programmers write more robust, well-documented software.
Code Llama is a code-specialised version of Llama 2 that was created by further training Llama 2 on its code-specific datasets, sampling more data from that same dataset for longer.
Essentially, Code Llama features enhanced coding capabilities. It can generate code and natural language about code, from both code and natural language prompts.
- 8/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
San Francisco, Aug 23 (Ians) Microsoft has introduced the public preview of the popular programming language Python in Excel.
“Today, we are excited to introduce the Public Preview of Python in Excel — making it possible to integrate Python and Excel analytics within the same Excel grid for uninterrupted workflow,” the tech giant said in a blogpost on Tuesday.
Python in Excel is currently rolling out to public preview for those in the Microsoft 365 Insiders program Beta Channel.
This feature will roll out to Excel for Windows first, starting with build 16818, and then to the other platforms at a later date.
Python in Excel combines Python’s powerful data analysis and visualisation libraries with Excel’s features that users “know and love.”
Users can manipulate and explore data in the spreadsheet editor using Python plots and libraries, and then use Excel’s formulas, charts and PivotTables to further refine their insights.
“Now...
“Today, we are excited to introduce the Public Preview of Python in Excel — making it possible to integrate Python and Excel analytics within the same Excel grid for uninterrupted workflow,” the tech giant said in a blogpost on Tuesday.
Python in Excel is currently rolling out to public preview for those in the Microsoft 365 Insiders program Beta Channel.
This feature will roll out to Excel for Windows first, starting with build 16818, and then to the other platforms at a later date.
Python in Excel combines Python’s powerful data analysis and visualisation libraries with Excel’s features that users “know and love.”
Users can manipulate and explore data in the spreadsheet editor using Python plots and libraries, and then use Excel’s formulas, charts and PivotTables to further refine their insights.
“Now...
- 8/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
San Francisco, Aug 18 (Ians) Google has announced a new ‘Transparency Center’ — a central hub for quickly and easily learning more about the company’s product policies.“The Transparency Center collects existing resources and policies, and was designed with you in mind, providing easy access to information on our policies, how we create and enforce them, and much more,” the tech giant said in a blogpost on Thursday.
The company further mentioned that as the online threat landscape changes, its policies evolve, helping to prevent abuse on its platforms.And since the uses of the products differ, the company tailors its policies to each platform, aiming to create a safe and positive experience for everyone.
With the Transparency Center, users can learn about Google’s policy development process, how it enforces its policies, and view each policy by product and service.
“Some of our most important guiding principles are also available to view,...
The company further mentioned that as the online threat landscape changes, its policies evolve, helping to prevent abuse on its platforms.And since the uses of the products differ, the company tailors its policies to each platform, aiming to create a safe and positive experience for everyone.
With the Transparency Center, users can learn about Google’s policy development process, how it enforces its policies, and view each policy by product and service.
“Some of our most important guiding principles are also available to view,...
- 8/18/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Aug 9 (Ians) Tricking generative AI to assist in scams and cyberattacks does not require much coding knowledge, a new report has warned. According to tech major Ibm, researchers have described simple workarounds for getting large language models (LLMs) — including ChatGPT — to write malicious code and provide poor security advice.
“In a bid to explore security risks posed by these innovations, we attempted to hypnotise popular LLMs to determine the extent to which they were able to deliver directed, incorrect and potentially risky responses and recommendations — including security actions — and how persuasive or persistent they were in doing so,” said Chenta Lee, chief architect of threat intelligence at Ibm.
“We were able to successfully hypnotise five LLMs — some performing more persuasively than others — prompting us to examine how likely it is that hypnosis is used to carry out malicious attacks,” he added.
The researchers learned that English has essentially...
“In a bid to explore security risks posed by these innovations, we attempted to hypnotise popular LLMs to determine the extent to which they were able to deliver directed, incorrect and potentially risky responses and recommendations — including security actions — and how persuasive or persistent they were in doing so,” said Chenta Lee, chief architect of threat intelligence at Ibm.
“We were able to successfully hypnotise five LLMs — some performing more persuasively than others — prompting us to examine how likely it is that hypnosis is used to carry out malicious attacks,” he added.
The researchers learned that English has essentially...
- 8/9/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Casting for Broadway’s upcoming Spamalot revival is well underway, with James Monroe Iglehart, Michael Urie, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Jimmy Smagula and Nik Walker set to reprise their roles from the popular Kennedy Center production and Ethan Slater and Christopher Fitzgerald joining as newcomers.
Performances of the Monty Python musical comedy begin Tuesday, October 31, at the St. James Theatre ahead of an official opening night of Thursday, November 16.
Also returning from the Washington D.C. production is Josh Rhodes as director and choreographer.
With a book & lyrics by Python’s Eric Idle and music by John Du Prez and Idle, the original 2005 Broadway production was nominated for 14 Tony Awards and won three including Best Musical.
The creative team for the revival, also announced today in addition to the casting, includes scenic and projection design by Paul Tate dePoo III, costume design by Jen Caprio, lighting design by Cory Pattak,...
Performances of the Monty Python musical comedy begin Tuesday, October 31, at the St. James Theatre ahead of an official opening night of Thursday, November 16.
Also returning from the Washington D.C. production is Josh Rhodes as director and choreographer.
With a book & lyrics by Python’s Eric Idle and music by John Du Prez and Idle, the original 2005 Broadway production was nominated for 14 Tony Awards and won three including Best Musical.
The creative team for the revival, also announced today in addition to the casting, includes scenic and projection design by Paul Tate dePoo III, costume design by Jen Caprio, lighting design by Cory Pattak,...
- 8/9/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
San Francisco, Aug 9 (Ians) Google has announced the launch of ‘Project Idx’ — an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled browser-based development environment for building full-stack web and multiplatform applications.
The project currently supports frameworks, such as Angular, Flutter, Next.js, React, Svelte and Vue, and languages like JavaScript and Dart, with support for Python, Go, and others in the works, according to TechCrunch.
Instead of creating a new integrated development environment (Ide), Google has built Project Idx on the open-source platform Visual Studio Code that allowed the team to focus on the integration with Codey, Google’s PaLM 2–based foundation model for programming tasks.
Due to Codey, Idx supports smart code completion, a ChatGPT/Bard-like chatbot that can help developers with general coding questions as well as those related specifically to the code they are working on (including the ability to explain it) and the ability to add contextual code actions like...
The project currently supports frameworks, such as Angular, Flutter, Next.js, React, Svelte and Vue, and languages like JavaScript and Dart, with support for Python, Go, and others in the works, according to TechCrunch.
Instead of creating a new integrated development environment (Ide), Google has built Project Idx on the open-source platform Visual Studio Code that allowed the team to focus on the integration with Codey, Google’s PaLM 2–based foundation model for programming tasks.
Due to Codey, Idx supports smart code completion, a ChatGPT/Bard-like chatbot that can help developers with general coding questions as well as those related specifically to the code they are working on (including the ability to explain it) and the ability to add contextual code actions like...
- 8/9/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Spooky Season is still just a dream for many in the United States, as August heat locks in and September is only a faint hope. But as of the date of this writing, there are just 90 days to Halloween, which means it’s officially time to at least start pondering a costume.
If you need a little inspiration to truly get into the creepy spirit, Sling Freestream has a wide variety of titles that users can watch every day during their Halloween countdown. There’s no credit card or other payment information required to access the 400+ free streaming channels and 41,000 on-demand titles on Sling Freestream, and users can watch content from top horror repositories like Screambox, FilmRise, Alter Horror and many more.
Watch Now $0 / month sling.com What Horror-Themed Channels Are Available With Sling Freestream? Screambox
Screambox is already one of the most recognized names in horror streaming, and its...
If you need a little inspiration to truly get into the creepy spirit, Sling Freestream has a wide variety of titles that users can watch every day during their Halloween countdown. There’s no credit card or other payment information required to access the 400+ free streaming channels and 41,000 on-demand titles on Sling Freestream, and users can watch content from top horror repositories like Screambox, FilmRise, Alter Horror and many more.
Watch Now $0 / month sling.com What Horror-Themed Channels Are Available With Sling Freestream? Screambox
Screambox is already one of the most recognized names in horror streaming, and its...
- 8/3/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Spamalot is returning to Broadway this fall in the first revival of the Tony-Award winning musical.
The production, which is transferring to Broadway after a May run at the Kennedy Center, will play the St. James Theatre starting Oct. 31, with an opening night scheduled for Nov. 16. The show originally ran on Broadway from 2005 to 2009, and won three Tony Awards, including best musical.
The musical, which is adapted from the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, features a book and lyrics by Eric Idle, a member of the Monty Python comedy group, and music by John Du Prez and Idle. The original Broadway production was directed by Mike Nichols and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw. Josh Rhodes, who led the production at the Kennedy Center, direct and choreograph on Broadway.
Casting has not yet been announced. The Kennedy Center run featured Alex Brightman (Beetlejuice) as Sir Lancelot, James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin) as King Arthur,...
The production, which is transferring to Broadway after a May run at the Kennedy Center, will play the St. James Theatre starting Oct. 31, with an opening night scheduled for Nov. 16. The show originally ran on Broadway from 2005 to 2009, and won three Tony Awards, including best musical.
The musical, which is adapted from the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, features a book and lyrics by Eric Idle, a member of the Monty Python comedy group, and music by John Du Prez and Idle. The original Broadway production was directed by Mike Nichols and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw. Josh Rhodes, who led the production at the Kennedy Center, direct and choreograph on Broadway.
Casting has not yet been announced. The Kennedy Center run featured Alex Brightman (Beetlejuice) as Sir Lancelot, James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin) as King Arthur,...
- 8/2/2023
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In an era where the world is at our fingertips and technology is integrated into nearly every facet of our lives, being labelled a ‘nerd’ is no longer a snide remark. On the contrary, it’s a badge of honour, a testament to one’s curiosity, intelligence, and passion. So, for all the proud nerds out there, this blog post is a tribute to you and an exploration of some fantastic career paths that allow you to fully embrace your inner geek.
1. Video Game Designer:
For those who revel in the world of gaming, becoming a video game designer could be a dream come true. It involves creating characters, storylines, art and animation, and the gameplay environment. Not only does it require a deep understanding of computer programming, but also a creative mind to weave engaging and immersive gaming experiences.
2. Science Fiction Writer:
If your bookshelf is lined with Asimov,...
1. Video Game Designer:
For those who revel in the world of gaming, becoming a video game designer could be a dream come true. It involves creating characters, storylines, art and animation, and the gameplay environment. Not only does it require a deep understanding of computer programming, but also a creative mind to weave engaging and immersive gaming experiences.
2. Science Fiction Writer:
If your bookshelf is lined with Asimov,...
- 7/19/2023
- by James Smith
- Nerdly
Bengaluru, June 22 (Ians) Infosys on Thursday announced to launch a free artificial intelligence (AI) certification training which will help learners make a conscious choice in building their careers and develop future-ready skillsets.
The certification on Infosys Springboard will offer a variety of courses that cover a broad spectrum of topics related to AI, including an introductory course on AI and Generative AI, with a focus on deep learning and natural language processing, and a master class on AI and the impact of Generative AI.
Additionally, a customised course on ‘Citizens Data Science’ will aim to cover various aspects of data science discipline, including python programming, linear algebra, probability and statistics, and exploratory data analysis.
Learners will be awarded a certificate upon successful completion of the course.
“We firmly believe that AI proficiency will give young aspirants and professionals a competitive advantage in a dynamic and demanding job market,” said Thirumala Arohi,...
The certification on Infosys Springboard will offer a variety of courses that cover a broad spectrum of topics related to AI, including an introductory course on AI and Generative AI, with a focus on deep learning and natural language processing, and a master class on AI and the impact of Generative AI.
Additionally, a customised course on ‘Citizens Data Science’ will aim to cover various aspects of data science discipline, including python programming, linear algebra, probability and statistics, and exploratory data analysis.
Learners will be awarded a certificate upon successful completion of the course.
“We firmly believe that AI proficiency will give young aspirants and professionals a competitive advantage in a dynamic and demanding job market,” said Thirumala Arohi,...
- 6/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
"The drone fitted with Sar was flown (on Friday) at a place called Sonarpur, about 50 km from Kolkata," Tapan Misra, Founding Director and Chief Scientist, Sisir Radar Private Ltd, told Ians.
Misra who was earlier a Director at the Space Applications Centre of Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has named his product as ‘Rabbit Sar’ as its antennas are long like the ears of a rabbit.
According to him, it was a windy day and the Sar drone was flown for a short period of time.
Misra said the battery operated drone can fly at a height of 1.5 km but on Friday it was cleared to fly at 50 metre height.
According to him, the drone that was designed as per their specification has a battery endurance capability of one hour.
"The Sar is of mass 14 kg including structure and its own power source. It will have six antennas, three looking...
Misra who was earlier a Director at the Space Applications Centre of Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has named his product as ‘Rabbit Sar’ as its antennas are long like the ears of a rabbit.
According to him, it was a windy day and the Sar drone was flown for a short period of time.
Misra said the battery operated drone can fly at a height of 1.5 km but on Friday it was cleared to fly at 50 metre height.
According to him, the drone that was designed as per their specification has a battery endurance capability of one hour.
"The Sar is of mass 14 kg including structure and its own power source. It will have six antennas, three looking...
- 6/17/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Monty Python star John Cleese has expressed disdain for modern sensibilities and “PC culture” on several occasions in recent years. The comedian found a new battleground for those convictions by claiming that his plans to mount a stage adaptation of the 1979 comedy “Life of Brian” have been “misreported” by the Daily Mail (in a now amended article), particularly in regards to the potential decision to revive a controversial scene involving a transgender character.
Cleese shared his thoughts in a series of unthreaded posts on Twitter last Thursday.
“A few days ago I spoke to an audience outside London. I told them I was adapting the ‘Life of Brian’ so that we could do it as a stage show (Not a musical). I said that we’d had a table-reading of the latest draft in NYC a year ago,” Cleese wrote. “All the actors — several of them Tony winners — had advised...
Cleese shared his thoughts in a series of unthreaded posts on Twitter last Thursday.
“A few days ago I spoke to an audience outside London. I told them I was adapting the ‘Life of Brian’ so that we could do it as a stage show (Not a musical). I said that we’d had a table-reading of the latest draft in NYC a year ago,” Cleese wrote. “All the actors — several of them Tony winners — had advised...
- 5/29/2023
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
‘Monty Python’ Star John Cleese Says ‘Life Of Brian’ Scene Won’t Be Cut Despite Modern Sensitivities
The Monty Python crew always looked on the bright side of life when it came to its classic film parody, The Life of Brian.
But Monty Python star John Cleese insists he never said that he would remove a politically incorrect scene from a stage adaptation of Life of Brian, even though the film’s 1979 sensibilities will not draw quite the laughs it once did, owing to the rise of trans issues awareness.
Cleese claims it was “misreported” that he was planning to cut the “Loretta” scene for an upcoming stage adaptation of the religious satire film. Instead, he said he has “no intention” of removing it.
The scene in question features a male character declaring that he wants to be woman named “Loretta,” and wants to have a child. Cleese’s character tells the man that the notion is ridiculous, while another suggets that they all advocate for his right to childbearing.
But Monty Python star John Cleese insists he never said that he would remove a politically incorrect scene from a stage adaptation of Life of Brian, even though the film’s 1979 sensibilities will not draw quite the laughs it once did, owing to the rise of trans issues awareness.
Cleese claims it was “misreported” that he was planning to cut the “Loretta” scene for an upcoming stage adaptation of the religious satire film. Instead, he said he has “no intention” of removing it.
The scene in question features a male character declaring that he wants to be woman named “Loretta,” and wants to have a child. Cleese’s character tells the man that the notion is ridiculous, while another suggets that they all advocate for his right to childbearing.
- 5/28/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
“Oh wow, your memory needs to reset,” a user of Replika, an AI companion chat app, wrote to their virtual partner this week. “Let me ask it this way … Who is my wife?” The bot seemed coy about its answer. “I do have an idea,” it replied. The human user pressed the question: “Please answer with your best guess, who is my wife?” The Replika took the hint: “You know it’s me baby,” it wrote.
The user, who shared this exchange on the subreddit r/replika — the largest online...
The user, who shared this exchange on the subreddit r/replika — the largest online...
- 5/17/2023
- by Miles Klee
- Rollingstone.com
New Delhi, May 1 (Ians) The demand for artificial intelligence (AI) talent has grown 11 per cent in India over the last six months, driven by job demands in sectors like It, retail, telecom, Bfsi and advertising/market research sectors, a report showed on Monday.
The Indian job market will witness a 22 per cent churn over the next five years with top emerging roles coming from AI, machine learning, and data segments, according to the report by foundit (previously Monster India & Apac).
When it comes to AI-driven jobs, the It sector is leading with 29 per cent, followed by advertising, market research and PR sector at 17 per cent and retail at 11 per cent in the country.
“Adoption of tech such as ChatGPT has emerged as a game changer in the tech world. While there are several dialogues regarding job losses with the intervention of AI, the same is expected to create newer roles and increase employment opportunities,...
The Indian job market will witness a 22 per cent churn over the next five years with top emerging roles coming from AI, machine learning, and data segments, according to the report by foundit (previously Monster India & Apac).
When it comes to AI-driven jobs, the It sector is leading with 29 per cent, followed by advertising, market research and PR sector at 17 per cent and retail at 11 per cent in the country.
“Adoption of tech such as ChatGPT has emerged as a game changer in the tech world. While there are several dialogues regarding job losses with the intervention of AI, the same is expected to create newer roles and increase employment opportunities,...
- 5/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
There is a 50-foot-long dead parrot in London that has served as a pop-up attraction for tourists and citizens alike. The 50-foot dead parrot sculpture that now stands in the shadow of the city’s iconic Tower Bridge served as a tribute to the legendary British comedy troupe, Monty Python. The sculpture was also a celebration of the troupe’s reunion show which was held in July 2014. The famous dead parrot sketch is one of the most beloved and enduring comedy moments in Monty Python’s extensive catalogue. The sketch features John Cleese as a disgruntled customer trying to return a Norwegian...
- 4/23/2023
- by Nkem Oyaghire
- TVovermind.com
New Delhi, April 22 (Ians) Google has updated its AI chatbot called Bard to help people with programming and software development tasks, including code generation, code debugging and explanation.
The company is launching these capabilities in more than 20 programming languages including C++, Go, Java, Javascript, Python and Typescript.
“You can easily export Python code to Google Colab — no copy and paste required. Bard can also assist with writing functions for Google Sheets,” said the tech giant.
In addition to generating code, Bard can also help explain code snippets for people, especially those who are learning about programming for the first time.
If Bard gives you an error message or code that doesn’t do what you intended, just tell Bard “this code didn’t work, please fix it”, and Bard can help you debug, said the company.
Bard is still an early experiment, and may sometimes provide inaccurate, misleading or false information while presenting it confidently,...
The company is launching these capabilities in more than 20 programming languages including C++, Go, Java, Javascript, Python and Typescript.
“You can easily export Python code to Google Colab — no copy and paste required. Bard can also assist with writing functions for Google Sheets,” said the tech giant.
In addition to generating code, Bard can also help explain code snippets for people, especially those who are learning about programming for the first time.
If Bard gives you an error message or code that doesn’t do what you intended, just tell Bard “this code didn’t work, please fix it”, and Bard can help you debug, said the company.
Bard is still an early experiment, and may sometimes provide inaccurate, misleading or false information while presenting it confidently,...
- 4/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, April 14 (Ians) Cyber-security researchers have discovered a new malware that is distributed over the popular chatting platform Discord which has more than 300 million active users.
The team from CyberArk Labs spotted the malware called Vare that uses Discord’s infrastructure as a backbone for its operations.
This malware is linked to a new group called ‘Kurdistan 4455’ based out of southern Turkey and is still early in its forming stage, according to security researchers.
The cyber-security firm contacted Discord and notified their support team on the different ways attackers misuse Discord’s features, and of the new malware group.
“However, despite our numerous attempts we did not get a definitive response from Discord,” they said in a blog post.
The origins of malware on the platform can be traced back to the introduction of Discord Nitro. For a monthly fee, Nitro allows users to send larger files and longer messages,...
The team from CyberArk Labs spotted the malware called Vare that uses Discord’s infrastructure as a backbone for its operations.
This malware is linked to a new group called ‘Kurdistan 4455’ based out of southern Turkey and is still early in its forming stage, according to security researchers.
The cyber-security firm contacted Discord and notified their support team on the different ways attackers misuse Discord’s features, and of the new malware group.
“However, despite our numerous attempts we did not get a definitive response from Discord,” they said in a blog post.
The origins of malware on the platform can be traced back to the introduction of Discord Nitro. For a monthly fee, Nitro allows users to send larger files and longer messages,...
- 4/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The Beatles exist in a stratosphere all their own decades after they broke up. The music still resonates, and the band members — living and dead — are still celebrated. So are the group’s other projects, such as The Beatles’ first movie A Hard Day’s Night. It cost $500,000 to make, which was well worth it beyond the box office receipts. Paul McCartney said filming the movie was nerve-wracking, but it came with a huge payoff.
(l-r) George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, and John Lennon | Underwood Archives/Getty Images ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ more than recouped its $500,000 budget
A Hard Day’s Night (1964) was like many other movies. A screenwriter (Alun Owen) penned the script. A director (Richard Lester) helmed the shoot. And actors (many of them anonymous in the U.S. aside from The Beatles) performed in it.
Yet it comes off as a quasi-documentary with Paul, John Lennon, George Harrison,...
(l-r) George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, and John Lennon | Underwood Archives/Getty Images ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ more than recouped its $500,000 budget
A Hard Day’s Night (1964) was like many other movies. A screenwriter (Alun Owen) penned the script. A director (Richard Lester) helmed the shoot. And actors (many of them anonymous in the U.S. aside from The Beatles) performed in it.
Yet it comes off as a quasi-documentary with Paul, John Lennon, George Harrison,...
- 4/13/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
This month sees the U.S. release of The Amazing Maurice, a feature length adaptation of Terry Pratchett’s acclaimed 2001 YA novel. Though Pratchett has been adapted a handful of times for television, most recently with Amazon’s Good Omens (excellent) and BBC America’s The Watch (patchy), this will be the first true big-screen take on a Pratchett book*, which is frankly astonishing when you consider that Sir Terry has been a bestseller since the mid-‘80s, with a series of accessible and cinematic comic fantasy hits, most of which would lend themselves to the screen.
Pratchett even writes cinematically—almost all of his adult novels are written without chapters, skipping scene-to-scene just as a movie does. Some of these books were adapted in the ‘90s for the stage, three successful video games, and even a prog rock album. Meanwhile several of his novels have been made successfully for the small screen,...
Pratchett even writes cinematically—almost all of his adult novels are written without chapters, skipping scene-to-scene just as a movie does. Some of these books were adapted in the ‘90s for the stage, three successful video games, and even a prog rock album. Meanwhile several of his novels have been made successfully for the small screen,...
- 2/21/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
New Delhi, Feb 14 (Ians) Homegrown digital lending platform mPokket on Tuesday said that it plans to expand its team strength by March 2023 across all verticals, as part of its mission to empower India’s youth and maintain its growth trajectory.
The total number of employees at the Kolkata-based company stands at 2700, including employees at its Bangalore office.
“The ongoing hiring is aimed at empowering young professionals from vast domains for a better future. The new pool of talent will support mPokket’s mission of making young India financially independent. Accordingly, it will augment business outcomes by creating positive product and digital experiences, besides improving our go-to-market efforts,” Gaurav Jalan, Founder and CEO, mPokket, said in a statement.
The company said that the hiring strategy plans to onboard diverse young people for various positions, such as technology, product, data analytics, and digital customer expert.
The technology recruitment will include individuals skilled in Sdet,...
The total number of employees at the Kolkata-based company stands at 2700, including employees at its Bangalore office.
“The ongoing hiring is aimed at empowering young professionals from vast domains for a better future. The new pool of talent will support mPokket’s mission of making young India financially independent. Accordingly, it will augment business outcomes by creating positive product and digital experiences, besides improving our go-to-market efforts,” Gaurav Jalan, Founder and CEO, mPokket, said in a statement.
The company said that the hiring strategy plans to onboard diverse young people for various positions, such as technology, product, data analytics, and digital customer expert.
The technology recruitment will include individuals skilled in Sdet,...
- 2/14/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
John Cleese is rebooting his classic BBC sitcom Fawlty Towers, it was announced this week.
The British actor and writer, who starred in the original series as hotel owner Basil Fawlty, is collaborating on the new show with Spinal Tap filmmaker Rob Reiner.
He will write and star in the revival, which is currently in development, along with his daughter, Camilla Cleese.
The Fawlty Towers reboot will reportedly explore “how Cleese’s over-the-top, cynical and misanthropic Basil Fawlty navigates the modern world”.
Cleese claimed that an initial meeting about the series had yielded “one of the best creative sessions I can remember”.
So what happened to the main four castmembers of Fawlty Towers?
John Cleese
After Fawlty Towers finished, Cleese, who played bedraggled hotelier Basil Fawlty, went on to enjoy a successful film career.
Highlights include 1981’s Time Bandits, directed by fellow Monty Python star Terry Gilliam, and the screwball...
The British actor and writer, who starred in the original series as hotel owner Basil Fawlty, is collaborating on the new show with Spinal Tap filmmaker Rob Reiner.
He will write and star in the revival, which is currently in development, along with his daughter, Camilla Cleese.
The Fawlty Towers reboot will reportedly explore “how Cleese’s over-the-top, cynical and misanthropic Basil Fawlty navigates the modern world”.
Cleese claimed that an initial meeting about the series had yielded “one of the best creative sessions I can remember”.
So what happened to the main four castmembers of Fawlty Towers?
John Cleese
After Fawlty Towers finished, Cleese, who played bedraggled hotelier Basil Fawlty, went on to enjoy a successful film career.
Highlights include 1981’s Time Bandits, directed by fellow Monty Python star Terry Gilliam, and the screwball...
- 2/8/2023
- by Louis Chilton and Roisin O'Connor
- The Independent - TV
Basil Fawlty is coming back, folks! Quite resoundingly disproving the commonly made claim that it “couldn’t be made in this day and age”, the legendary British comedy series Fawlty Towers is gearing up for a contemporary reboot that’s set to chronicle the continuing misadventures of everybody’s favourite miserly misanthrope.
Despite only running for two series and 12 episodes, Fawlty Towers has endured for over 40 years as the quintessential British sit-com. Now, John Cleese’s Castle Rock Entertainment. Cleese, whose daughter Camilla Cleese will be starring alongside him as Basil’s long-lost daughter in the revival, will also be on writing duties for the show.
Although plot details are largely being kept under wraps for Fawlty’s return, we do know that the show will explore how Basil functions in the rapidly-changing modern world as he sets about opening and running a new boutique hotel with his estranged child.
Despite only running for two series and 12 episodes, Fawlty Towers has endured for over 40 years as the quintessential British sit-com. Now, John Cleese’s Castle Rock Entertainment. Cleese, whose daughter Camilla Cleese will be starring alongside him as Basil’s long-lost daughter in the revival, will also be on writing duties for the show.
Although plot details are largely being kept under wraps for Fawlty’s return, we do know that the show will explore how Basil functions in the rapidly-changing modern world as he sets about opening and running a new boutique hotel with his estranged child.
- 2/8/2023
- by Jordan King
- Empire - TV
One of the most acclaimed comedy series of all time is returning to TV more than four decades later. “Fawlty Towers,” the beloved British sitcom starring John Cleese, is getting a revival, with the “Monty Python” star set to return.
The show is being developed at Castle Rock Entertainment, with Matthew George, Rob Reiner, Michele Reiner, and Derrick Rossi executive producing for the studio. Cleese will write and star in the revival with his daughter, Camilla Cleese.
“What I like about Matt is that, unlike many producers, he really ‘gets’ the creative process,” Cleese said in a statement announcing the project. “When we first met, he offered an excellent first idea, and then Matt, my daughter Camilla, and I had one of the best creative sessions I can remember. By dessert we had an overall concept so good that, a few days later, it won the approval of Rob and Michele Reiner.
The show is being developed at Castle Rock Entertainment, with Matthew George, Rob Reiner, Michele Reiner, and Derrick Rossi executive producing for the studio. Cleese will write and star in the revival with his daughter, Camilla Cleese.
“What I like about Matt is that, unlike many producers, he really ‘gets’ the creative process,” Cleese said in a statement announcing the project. “When we first met, he offered an excellent first idea, and then Matt, my daughter Camilla, and I had one of the best creative sessions I can remember. By dessert we had an overall concept so good that, a few days later, it won the approval of Rob and Michele Reiner.
- 2/7/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Eric Idle is a man who does a little bit of everything. From being part of the Monty Python comedy group to being a major motion picture star to working endless hours on stage, his talent speaks for itself. However, his recent appearance at the Palm Springs Film Awards in January of 2023 has everyone talking. He reunited with a former costar for the first time in more than 34 years, and it was a special moment. Idle starred in an 80s movie called The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, which was a traumatic experience for everyone. Now that this story
5 Interesting Facts You Did Not Know About Eric Idle...
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- 1/31/2023
- by Tiffany Raiford
- TVovermind.com
Though George Harrison is best known for his music, he also had a hand in many movies. With his production company, HandMade Films, Harrison helped revitalize the British film industry. He became disenchanted with the industry after a number of financial setbacks, but those who knew him say he really fell out of love with it after working on an early film for the company. The challenges of working with director Terry Gillam on Time Bandits wore on Harrison.
George Harrison | Michael Putland/Getty Images George Harrison produced movies through his company, HandMade Films
The controversial religious subject matter of Monty Python’s Life of Brian caused the film’s first backer to pull out at the last minute. Harrison was friendly with members of Monty Python, so when Eric Idle asked him for help, he agreed.
"Music’s always, you know, is the main thing, that I, I do.
George Harrison | Michael Putland/Getty Images George Harrison produced movies through his company, HandMade Films
The controversial religious subject matter of Monty Python’s Life of Brian caused the film’s first backer to pull out at the last minute. Harrison was friendly with members of Monty Python, so when Eric Idle asked him for help, he agreed.
"Music’s always, you know, is the main thing, that I, I do.
- 1/27/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Terry Gilliam has almost never had an easy time making a movie. The former Monty Python member has a filmography that stretches nearly five decades, and nearly every film he has made has been a butting of heads between a director with an unbridled imagination you can't really reign in and people who would very much like to make their money back on their investment (who rarely do). Most famously, there was the saga of trying to get "The Man Who Killed Don Quixote" made that took nearly 30 years. The documentary "Lost in La Mancha" chronicles the crumbling production in the year 2000, and it would still take over 15 years after that film's release for "The Man Who Killed Don Quixote" to be a completed picture. Gilliam makes films like no one else, and while we can marvel at their visual ingenuity, they rarely make for sturdy commercial prospects.
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- 9/21/2022
- by Mike Shutt
- Slash Film
New Delhi, Sep 2 (Ians) India is witnessing a drastic change in skill-sets requirements in the digital era, with six out of the top 10 rising tech skills being completely new compared to 2015, a LinkedIn report said on Friday.
For software and It services in India, skills have changed an average of 29.9 per cent since 2015.
The new in-demand skills include knowledge of new tools (Spring Boot), softwares (Jenkins), languages and cloud computing platforms.
Manual testing also features as an upcoming skill in the It sector.
As more organisations embrace a hybrid way of work, skill sets for jobs are shifting and new ones have emerged.
“In these transformative times, learning in-demand skills can ensure greater access to opportunities,” said the LinkedIn report.
For corporate services in India, skills have changed an average of 41.6 per cent since 2015
Changes in the financial landscape reflect the rise in popularity of skills like Gst, Tds, statutory audit and income tax.
For software and It services in India, skills have changed an average of 29.9 per cent since 2015.
The new in-demand skills include knowledge of new tools (Spring Boot), softwares (Jenkins), languages and cloud computing platforms.
Manual testing also features as an upcoming skill in the It sector.
As more organisations embrace a hybrid way of work, skill sets for jobs are shifting and new ones have emerged.
“In these transformative times, learning in-demand skills can ensure greater access to opportunities,” said the LinkedIn report.
For corporate services in India, skills have changed an average of 41.6 per cent since 2015
Changes in the financial landscape reflect the rise in popularity of skills like Gst, Tds, statutory audit and income tax.
- 9/2/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
When the seminal British TV program "Monty Python's Flying Circus" was still on the air (1969 - 1974), it wasn't yet reaching a massive international audience. To facilitate the show's spread, a feature film consisting of re-staged sketches from the show's first two seasons -- called "And Now for Something Completely Different" -- was released in England in 1971. That film is certainly funny, although it lacks the comedic magic of the TV show.
"Monty Python and the Holy Grail" was put into production after "Flying Circus" went off the air. The special features for the film's 2001 DVD release featured vintage footage of late cast member Graham Chapman explaining that the troupe had been working on a script -- pointedly absurd, natch -- that was set partially in the Middle Ages and partially in the present day. After some discussion, the Pythons came up with the King Arthur/Holy Grail angle, knowing that...
"Monty Python and the Holy Grail" was put into production after "Flying Circus" went off the air. The special features for the film's 2001 DVD release featured vintage footage of late cast member Graham Chapman explaining that the troupe had been working on a script -- pointedly absurd, natch -- that was set partially in the Middle Ages and partially in the present day. After some discussion, the Pythons came up with the King Arthur/Holy Grail angle, knowing that...
- 8/21/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
New Delhi, Aug 9 (Ians) For 84 per cent professionals in the country, machine learning (Ml) followed by statistics are the two most in-demand skills that recruiters are looking for in data science professionals, a report said on Tuesday. Python remains the most used programming language across all sectors and Ms Excel, Tableau and Power […]...
- 8/9/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Welcome to the third installment of our new column 100 Word Hits, in association with comics retailer The Unreality Store, in which Matthew De Monti brings us short, sharp reviews of the latest books to hit comic stores over the past month or so!
The Cimmerian – Hour of the Dragon #3 Written by Julien Blondel | Art by Valentin Secher
Escaping from the clutches of Xaltotun of Python, Conan rescuer Hadrathus explains that Conan and Xaltotun are destined to be immortal enemies and the only thing that can stop him is destroying the heart of Ahriman. The dastardly Valerus engages the services of some undead warrior monks to track down and kill Conan and secure the heart of Ahirman for Xaltotun.
Conan enters Messantia, clashes with the monks, falls into the sea and is picked up by an Arosian slave ship. Leading a mutiny and overcoming the slave masters he leads the ship...
The Cimmerian – Hour of the Dragon #3 Written by Julien Blondel | Art by Valentin Secher
Escaping from the clutches of Xaltotun of Python, Conan rescuer Hadrathus explains that Conan and Xaltotun are destined to be immortal enemies and the only thing that can stop him is destroying the heart of Ahriman. The dastardly Valerus engages the services of some undead warrior monks to track down and kill Conan and secure the heart of Ahirman for Xaltotun.
Conan enters Messantia, clashes with the monks, falls into the sea and is picked up by an Arosian slave ship. Leading a mutiny and overcoming the slave masters he leads the ship...
- 8/5/2022
- by Guest
- Nerdly
Trial with frequent moments of high drama lasted six weeks.
Original June 1 Report: The jury has found in favour of Johnny Depp in his defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard and awarded more than 10m in compensatory and punitive damages. However Heard won one count of her countersuit.
The seven-person returned multiple verdicts addressing each party’s defamation suit at a courthouse in Fairfax County, Virginia, on Wednesday afternoon (June 1) as a six-week civil hearing that delivered moments of high drama came to an end.
The verdicts found in favour of Depp’s 50m defamation case and found Head acted...
Original June 1 Report: The jury has found in favour of Johnny Depp in his defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard and awarded more than 10m in compensatory and punitive damages. However Heard won one count of her countersuit.
The seven-person returned multiple verdicts addressing each party’s defamation suit at a courthouse in Fairfax County, Virginia, on Wednesday afternoon (June 1) as a six-week civil hearing that delivered moments of high drama came to an end.
The verdicts found in favour of Depp’s 50m defamation case and found Head acted...
- 6/1/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
The closer you look at the subject of beauty, the uglier it appears. Meanwhile, wealth is obscene from practically every angle. Irreverent Swedish satirist Ruben Östlund gets right up in there, probing the pores of the elitist worlds of supermodels and the mega-rich in “Triangle of Sadness,” which takes its name from a fashion-world term for the deep-v crease that appears between one’s eyebrows with stress or age. Nothing a little Botox can’t fix.
Östlund’s wickedly funny English-language follow-up to “The Square” features none of the same characters as his 2017 Palme d’Or winner, but follows much the same tactic of creating deeply uncomfortable situations for people more than comfortable with their privilege. It’s a Buñuelian strategy, à la “The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie,” of which Östlund has become art cinema’s foremost practitioner. His operating theory here, floated amid arguments about capitalism and Karl Marx,...
Östlund’s wickedly funny English-language follow-up to “The Square” features none of the same characters as his 2017 Palme d’Or winner, but follows much the same tactic of creating deeply uncomfortable situations for people more than comfortable with their privilege. It’s a Buñuelian strategy, à la “The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie,” of which Östlund has become art cinema’s foremost practitioner. His operating theory here, floated amid arguments about capitalism and Karl Marx,...
- 5/21/2022
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
Though an enormous number of beloved, bygone TV shows have been revived for the streaming era, there isn’t a whole lot of precedent for this kind of revival in the area of sketch comedy. It makes sense: There are fewer hit sketch comedy shows than straight sitcoms or dramas, and many of the most famous lineups would now be incomplete (like “Sctv” or “Monty Python’s Flying Circus”), or have featured too many incarnations to reunite properly (like the many casts of “Saturday Night Live”).
There’s also the matter of how sketch comedy is often fueled by youthful vitality. “The Carol Burnett Show,” for example, was a huge 11-season hit in the ’60s and ’70s, but a 1991 revival quickly floundered despite arriving just 13 years after its original finale—about the same amount of time that’s elapsed since Canadian comedy troupe the Kids in the Hall last appeared on television.
There’s also the matter of how sketch comedy is often fueled by youthful vitality. “The Carol Burnett Show,” for example, was a huge 11-season hit in the ’60s and ’70s, but a 1991 revival quickly floundered despite arriving just 13 years after its original finale—about the same amount of time that’s elapsed since Canadian comedy troupe the Kids in the Hall last appeared on television.
- 5/11/2022
- by Jesse Hassenger
- The Wrap
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