An animated series based on the concept art from an unmade version of “Dune” has been announced. The animated series has divided opinion because of the lack of copyright ownership a cryptocurrency company has over the story. Alejandro Jodorowsky’s unmade version of Frank Herbert’s “Dune” is one of the mythical movies in history. The movie would have starred Orson Welles, Gloria Swanson., and Mick Jagger. The Jodorowsky version of “Dune” is thought to have been the basis for much of Hollywood’s science fiction output from the 1970s onwards.
The Spice DAO group purchased the original artwork book created by Jodorowsky when he tried to finance his version of Herbert’s science fiction classic. The purchase for more than $2.5 million made headlines because it was ten times the estimated price. Spice DAO had raised concern because of fears the cryptocurrency backers would sell the images as non-fungible tokens. NFTs provide ownership rights of an image on the internet to the buyer. Some have claimed the original book would be burned in a publicity stunt by Spice DAO.
The mood around the purchase of the artwork by Spice DAO has changed significantly over the last few days. The group announced they had put a limited animated series into production based on the artwork in Jodorowsky’s book. The founder of Spice DAO, Soban Saquib, took to social media to explain the changing mood around Spice DAO. Instead of breaking up the artwork book for NFTs, the group looks set to try and adapt the book into an animated series.
The decision of Spice DAO to adapt the book confused social media users who questioned the copyright of the artwork. Many pointed out the purchase of the copyright of a book did not give the owner any right to copyright claims. The intellectual property rights to Herbert’s book are not set to reach the public domain until 2056. Spice DAO has begun the consultation process with film producers and entertainment law specialists to explore the possibility of producing a limited series. The controversy over producing an animated series Spice DAO does not own the rights to has added to concern the book will eventually be broken up and sold as NFTs.
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Article Title: BAFTA Names The Nominees For Its Rising Star Award
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Awards season is in full swing fr filmmakers, although The Golden Globes were completed without an audience. A diverse group of nominees was named for the Rising Star Award, headed by James Bond actress Lashana Lynch. The actress made cinematic history as the first female 007 in the latest installment of the James Bond franchise. Lynch is joined on the list of nominees by Kodi Smit-McPhee, Millicent Simmonds, Ariana DeBose, and Harris Dickinson.
The inclusion of an actor from the James Bond franchise in an awards category is a rare occurrence. The 34-year-old actress has been nominated for her role as Nomi in “No Time To Die.” The inclusion of a female 007 has again raised the possibility of a spinoff series starring Lynch as 007. In the meantime, Lynch’s performance in the James Bond franchise has garnered her a coveted spot on the list of nominees for BAFTA’s Rising Star Award. Eva Green won the same award in 2006 for her role as Vesper Lynd in “Casino Royale.”
The list of nominees includes Kodi Smit-McPhee. The Australian is the frontrunner for the award for his role in Jane Campion’s “The Power of the Dog.” The actor has already become a darling of the critics and taken home the Best Supporting Actor Award from the New York Film Critics’ Circle. Smit-McPhee has been mentioned as a nominee for an Academy Award for his role in Peter Gordon in Campion’s movie.
The diverse group of nominees for the BAFTA Rising Star Award include the first deaf nominee, Millicent Simmonds. The 18-year-old is best known for her role in the “A Quiet Place” franchise. Simmonds explained she was proud to be a spokesperson for the deaf community. Steven Spielberg’s trailblazing reboot of “West Side Story” has provided a Hispanic nominee for the award, Ariana DeBose. The 31-year-old actress praised the reboot for breaking down stereotypes about race and gender.
The final nominee is Harris Dickinson, the 25-year-old is the star of “The King’s Man.” The English actor is starring in Matthew Vaughn’s blockbuster prequel to “The Kingsmen” franchise. The award is one of the most prestigious for up-and-coming actors who are taking their first steps in the movie industry.
