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Nolan, Spielberg & Snoop: Universal's Epic CinemaCon Slate
16 Apr
Summary
- Christopher Nolan discussed his challenging new film 'The Odyssey' shot globally.
- Steven Spielberg received an award and urged more original stories in filmmaking.
- Universal unveiled upcoming films including a Snoop Dogg biopic and new trailers.
Universal's recent CinemaCon presentation showcased a slate of high-profile projects and lauded key filmmakers. Director Christopher Nolan discussed his upcoming Ancient Greek epic, "The Odyssey," describing it as a challenging yet rewarding global production that utilized IMAX for intense dialogue scenes.
Steven Spielberg received the MPA America250 Award and engaged in a conversation emphasizing the critical need for original stories in cinema, cautioning that a focus solely on branded intellectual property could harm the industry's future.
The studio also offered previews of various films, including Robert Eggers' 'Werwulf,' and presented trailers for 'One Night Only,' Blumhouse's 'Other Mommy,' and the sequel 'Violent Night 2.'
A biopic about Snoop Dogg, produced by Brian Grazer, was announced, with filming set to begin this summer in Los Angeles. Universal also featured Jonathan Daviss as Snoop Dogg, alongside Snoop himself.
Notably absent were updates on anticipated projects like the new Daniels film and Jordan Peele's next movie. Universal's leadership expressed appreciation for filmmakers and exhibitors, while a previously announced 45-day windowing policy was not discussed.
