Paris-based Loco Films has secured global sales rights to “Rock Bottom,” an animated feature exploring the life and music of British artist Robert Wyatt that will world premiere in the main competition at next week’s Annecy Festival.
“Rock Bottom” is a trippy portrayal of the romance between Bob, a famous rock musician, and Alif, a talented visual artist, delivered through lush and vibrant rotoscoped 2D animation.
Together, the duo dives into the creative vortex of 1970s hippie culture in Mallorca and New York. The film explores the elation and agony of the creative process, the allure of easily accessible drugs, breaking away from routine, and the complex nature of relationships.
Arnaud Godart, head of sales and acquisitions at Loco Films, told Variety: “We were fascinated by the originality and subtlety of the animation, which recreates the hippy ’70s era in an almost sensory way. The film is a unique and mesmerizing experience,...
“Rock Bottom” is a trippy portrayal of the romance between Bob, a famous rock musician, and Alif, a talented visual artist, delivered through lush and vibrant rotoscoped 2D animation.
Together, the duo dives into the creative vortex of 1970s hippie culture in Mallorca and New York. The film explores the elation and agony of the creative process, the allure of easily accessible drugs, breaking away from routine, and the complex nature of relationships.
Arnaud Godart, head of sales and acquisitions at Loco Films, told Variety: “We were fascinated by the originality and subtlety of the animation, which recreates the hippy ’70s era in an almost sensory way. The film is a unique and mesmerizing experience,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Roman Reigns and The Rock emerged victorious in the main event of WrestleMania Saturday against Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. Rhodes will now face his biggest nightmare in the main event of night 2 when his Undisputed WWE Universal championship match against Reigns takes place under ‘Bloodline Rules’. After winning the tag team match, Reigns attended the press conference, where he kicked out a female reported for disrespecting him.
The Rock and Roman Reigns in WrestleMania 40 (credits: WWE)
Reigns and The Rock were the two main attractions on night one of WrestleMania 40 held at Lincoln Financial Center in Philadelphia. The heels will be a major attraction on night two as well, now that the ‘Bloodline Rules’ apply for the main event match.
Roman Reigns Kicks Out Female Reporter From Post-Match Press Conference Roman Reigns entrance in WrestleMania 40 night one (credits: WWE)
The Rock‘s first match back in many years saw...
The Rock and Roman Reigns in WrestleMania 40 (credits: WWE)
Reigns and The Rock were the two main attractions on night one of WrestleMania 40 held at Lincoln Financial Center in Philadelphia. The heels will be a major attraction on night two as well, now that the ‘Bloodline Rules’ apply for the main event match.
Roman Reigns Kicks Out Female Reporter From Post-Match Press Conference Roman Reigns entrance in WrestleMania 40 night one (credits: WWE)
The Rock‘s first match back in many years saw...
- 4/7/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Not only can Dwayne Johnson smell what The Rock is cooking … but he can monetize it now, too.
Last month, WWE owner Tko Group Holdings added Johnson to its board of directors. In conjunction with that move, the company also gave Johnson the IP and trademark rights to his WWE stage name: The Rock.
A new filing from Tko, however, shows that Johnson received more than just the rights to his alter-ego, he also received a bounty of IP rights and trademarks, from nicknames to catchphrases.
That includes The Rock, of course, as well as his signature tagline “If you smell what the rock is cooking.” But it also includes other nicknames, like “The Brahma Bull,” “The People’s Champion,” and “The Samoan Sensation” as well as the names of some of his signature finishing moves: The “Rock Bottom” and “People’s Elbow.”
And hilariously, the deal also gives Johnson IP...
Last month, WWE owner Tko Group Holdings added Johnson to its board of directors. In conjunction with that move, the company also gave Johnson the IP and trademark rights to his WWE stage name: The Rock.
A new filing from Tko, however, shows that Johnson received more than just the rights to his alter-ego, he also received a bounty of IP rights and trademarks, from nicknames to catchphrases.
That includes The Rock, of course, as well as his signature tagline “If you smell what the rock is cooking.” But it also includes other nicknames, like “The Brahma Bull,” “The People’s Champion,” and “The Samoan Sensation” as well as the names of some of his signature finishing moves: The “Rock Bottom” and “People’s Elbow.”
And hilariously, the deal also gives Johnson IP...
- 2/29/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Five productions from Germany, Hungary, Spain and Turkey will make up the Wip Europa selection, the San Sebastián Festival initiative running from 25-27 September for films at the post-production stage with a majority of European production.
German director Michael Fetter Nathansky will show his second film, Mannequins (working title), a romantic drama set against a social backdrop about the magic of falling in love and the painful process of falling out in one of Europe’s biggest mining areas. The film participated in its project stage in the Cutting Edge Talent Camp of Mannheim-Heidelberg Festival.
Sima’s Song is also the second film from the Afghan moviemaker Roya Sadat, known for her activism in favour of women’s rights. This Spanish coproduction with The Netherlands and France set in Afghanistan prior to the breakout of civil war narrates the confrontation between two close friends on different sides of the political fence.
German director Michael Fetter Nathansky will show his second film, Mannequins (working title), a romantic drama set against a social backdrop about the magic of falling in love and the painful process of falling out in one of Europe’s biggest mining areas. The film participated in its project stage in the Cutting Edge Talent Camp of Mannheim-Heidelberg Festival.
Sima’s Song is also the second film from the Afghan moviemaker Roya Sadat, known for her activism in favour of women’s rights. This Spanish coproduction with The Netherlands and France set in Afghanistan prior to the breakout of civil war narrates the confrontation between two close friends on different sides of the political fence.
- 8/10/2023
- by Movies Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
Five productions from Germany, Hungary, Spain and Turkey will make up the Wip Europa selection, the San Sebastián Festival initiative running from 25-27 September for films at the post-production stage with a majority of European production.
German director Michael Fetter Nathansky will show his second film, Mannequins (working title), a romantic drama set against a social backdrop about the magic of falling in love and the painful process of falling out in one of Europe’s biggest mining areas. The film participated in its project stage in the Cutting Edge Talent Camp of Mannheim-Heidelberg Festival.
Sima’s Song is also the second film from the Afghan moviemaker Roya Sadat, known for her activism in favour of women’s rights. This Spanish coproduction with The Netherlands and France set in Afghanistan prior to the breakout of civil war narrates the confrontation between two close friends on different sides of the political fence.
German director Michael Fetter Nathansky will show his second film, Mannequins (working title), a romantic drama set against a social backdrop about the magic of falling in love and the painful process of falling out in one of Europe’s biggest mining areas. The film participated in its project stage in the Cutting Edge Talent Camp of Mannheim-Heidelberg Festival.
Sima’s Song is also the second film from the Afghan moviemaker Roya Sadat, known for her activism in favour of women’s rights. This Spanish coproduction with The Netherlands and France set in Afghanistan prior to the breakout of civil war narrates the confrontation between two close friends on different sides of the political fence.
- 8/10/2023
- by Movies Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
Hollyoaks favourite Carmel McQueen finally has something to smile about next week as student Barney Harper-McBride sweeps her off her feet. Carmel (Gemma Merna) has been feeling insecure about her facial scar after a tanning machine exploded in her face back in the summer, so Nana McQueen (Diane Langton) will soon step in by encouraging Barney to ask her granddaughter out - hoping that it will boost the beautician's self-esteem. When Barney (Tom Scurr) invites Carmel out to dinner, he is delighted as she agrees to the date. However, he soon feels awkward when Nana takes things a step further by offering him cash (more)...
- 11/20/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks favourite Carmel McQueen continues to struggle with self-esteem issues next week as she is still adjusting to life with her facial scar. The beautician, played by Gemma Merna, has found her change in appearance difficult to cope with since a tanning machine exploded in her face a few months ago. Carmel's morale receives a much-needed boost in upcoming episodes when Nana McQueen (Diane Langton) returns to the village for a visit, and the pair are closer than ever after spending the summer together. It seems that Carmel could be turning (more)...
- 11/13/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
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