“The visual guide that included the visual effects was contained in very precise artwork,” Villeneuve said at a recent Q&A. “All the detail of light, of contrast, we made sure that it was as precise, as final, as possible. Why? Because I didn’t do that on ‘Blade Runner 2049’ and I suffered.” “We knew we had to come up with certain techniques to capture what it’s like being in the desert,” added Paul Lambert, the Oscar-winning VFX production supervisor from DNEG (“Blade Runner 2049” and “First Man”)....

Smith collaborates with “Training Day” director Antoine Fuqua for the Apple Original film “Emancipation,” based on the true story of former slave “Whipped Peter.” Smith stars as Peter and produces the film through his Westbrook Studios company. “Emancipation” tells the triumphant story of Peter (Smith), a man who escapes from slavery, relying on his wits, unwavering faith and deep love for his family to evade cold-blooded hunters and the unforgiving swamps of Louisiana on his quest for freedom....

The sequel to the 2020 Netflix whodunnit finds Enola (Brown) once again solving mysteries in 19th century London while trying to launch her own detective agency. Based on Nancy Springer’s book series, the “Enola Holmes” franchise also stars Helena Bonham Carter, David Thewlis, Louis Partridge, and “Dune” breakout Sharon Duncan-Brewster. The film will be streaming November 4. “Stranger Things” star Brown serves as a producer for the film, directed by Harry Bradbeer and written by Jack Thorne, both returning for the sequel....

As Variety notes: “The omission might seem small, but its significance lies in its provenance: the channel is under the jurisdiction of China’s powerful propaganda department, which has the final word on film approvals…All foreign-made films seeking release in Chinese theaters must receive government approval and pass censorship…their omission could be an indication that something about them is troubling Chinese officials.” Given that “Eternals” filmmaker Chloé Zhao has emerged as persona non grata in China over the last several months, a release ban would not be a complete shock....

Wood’s statement reads in its entirety: “The name of my abuser is Brian Warner, also known to the world as Marilyn Manson. He started grooming me when I was a teenager and horrifically abused me for years. I was brainwashed and manipulated into submission. I am done living in fear of retaliation, slander, or blackmail. I am here to expose this dangerous man and call out the many industries that have enabled him, before he ruins any more lives....

Enter Season 3, where the show ventures further into the idea that faith also applies to who becomes worthy of trust and allegiance. Even with a few extra words that don’t have to be slipped by Standards and Practices, the core “Evil” mission remains the same. The wonder trio of psychologist Kristen Bouchard (Katja Herbers), newly ordained priest and accomplished Church assessor David Acosta (Mike Colter), and resident tech expert scientist Ben Shakir (Aasif Mandvi) are still investigating instances of the unusual at the request of local Catholic officials....

Timoner’s goal was to make the cameras as invisible as possible, and even she forgot they were there most of the time. “It felt like for the first time, after all of these years of making films, filmmaking was there for me,” she said. “It was there as a safety blanket. I knew that I wouldn’t lose Daddy totally.” No one was operating the DSLR cameras but Timoner, who placed them at vantage points where they could capture the drama without interfering with it....