Warner Bros. lets you be part of a 'Reminiscence' trailer with deepfake tech

Source: Engadget

Warner Bros. wants you to be part of promoting Hugh Jackman's new film, Reminiscence. The company uses deepfake technology to turn a photo of your face, or anyone's, into a short video sequence with Jackman. Media startup D-ID built this promo for the film with a website where you can try it out. To make the effect possible, it'll ask for your name and photo. If you want to try it out yourself, you can check it out here.

Reminiscence is a sci-fi thriller about Nick Bannister, a "private investigator of the mind." This promo makes it look like you're a client looking into your memories to solve a case. 

Source: Engadget

Warner Bros. fast-tracks 'Wonder Woman 3,' Patty Jenkins and Gal Gadot back on board

Source: Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. is happy enough with the response to Wonder Woman 1984 that it is fast-tracking the third and final Wonder Woman film. Gal Gadot will reprise her role as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman, and Patty Jenkins will write and direct the movie again. 

“As fans around the world continue to embrace Diana Prince, driving the strong opening weekend performance of Wonder Woman 1984, we are excited to be able [to] continue her story with our real-life Wonder Women—Gal and Patty—who will return to conclude the long-planned theatrical trilogy,” Warner Bros. Chairman Toby Emmerich said in a statement.

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Warner Bros.'s 'Scoob!' will be heading straight to video on demand on May 15

The new Scooby-Doo animated film Scoob! is the latest movie to head straight to video on demand on May 15. Warner Bros. will make this animated film available for 48-hour rental at $20 or for purchase at $25 in the US and Canada. The film won't be immediately available to stream as part of Warner Bros.' HBO Max service.

Warner Bros. CEO Ann Sarnoff said that the COVID-19 pandemic had required the company to call for "creative thinking and adaptability in how [Warner Bros.] distributes content." And they aren't the only ones to do so. Earlier in the month, Universal Pictures brought Trolls World Tour straight to VOD services. Disney will be debuting its Artemis Fowl adaptation on Disney+.

Source: The Verge + Engadget

'The Way Back' will be coming to digital platforms earlier

More and more films are being made available online as early as possible, especially since public gatherings (like going to movie theatres) are being banned because of COVID-19. One of the latest films to be hitting video-on-demand platforms early is Warner Bros.' The Way Back. The Ben Affleck-led film will be available digitally on March 24. The critically-acclaimed sports drama hit theatres in the US on March 6.

"With audiences largely unable to view films in theatrical release under current circumstances, we have decided to provide the alternative of early digital ownership of our currently released titles to people looking for great entertainment options," Toby Emmerich, chairman of Warner's film group, said in a statement. "So, while we remain big fans of the theatrical experience and hope audiences are able to return to cinemas in the near future, we understand that these are challenging times and offering this option simply makes sense."

Source: ComingSoon.net