After putting the finishing touches on chapters two and three of motion-capture VR experience “Jailbirds” earlier this year, writer/director Thomas Villepoux will next adapt his tale of freedom and confinement into a feature, Variety has learned.
Currently in development, the upcoming “Jailbirds” feature will nearly triple the runtime of a nearly finished short that Villepoux and producer Griselda Gentile will bring to Cannes’ Marché du Film next month. Deploying the same motion-capture techniques Villepoux honed on his three VR pieces, both iterations of the “Jailbird” saga will delve even deeper into the work of Belgian cartoonist Philippe Foerster, whose work in the cult comics mag “Fluide Glacial” inspired the recently completed VR series.
“Artistically speaking, the project already exists,” says Griselda Gentile, who produced the various iterations through her Be Revolutions banner. “We’ve already done the creative work on character design and decors. Now we’re just working on [building out] the narrative.
Currently in development, the upcoming “Jailbirds” feature will nearly triple the runtime of a nearly finished short that Villepoux and producer Griselda Gentile will bring to Cannes’ Marché du Film next month. Deploying the same motion-capture techniques Villepoux honed on his three VR pieces, both iterations of the “Jailbird” saga will delve even deeper into the work of Belgian cartoonist Philippe Foerster, whose work in the cult comics mag “Fluide Glacial” inspired the recently completed VR series.
“Artistically speaking, the project already exists,” says Griselda Gentile, who produced the various iterations through her Be Revolutions banner. “We’ve already done the creative work on character design and decors. Now we’re just working on [building out] the narrative.
- 4/5/2023
- by Ben Croll
- Variety Film + TV
We are a product of our past experiences, but some of them are better left there.
Abril set her sights on avenging her father's murder on The Rookie: Feds Season 1 Episode 17 while Simone and Carter tried to let go of old grudges.
Mark's visit turned sour when he demanded that Laura define their relationship, or he would walk away.
Cutty's false incarceration did not affect him only. Simone missed having her father in the most formative years of her life, and such a loss sticks with someone forever.
As hard as it was for Cutty to be holed up in prison over something he didn't do, those outside also carried hardships. The biggest one is loss. It's the missed milestones, like birthdays, in someone's life that accentuate the loss.
Cutty: You know, Reynolds reached out to me the other day. He's in hospice now.
Simone: Good. Can't wait for him to die.
Abril set her sights on avenging her father's murder on The Rookie: Feds Season 1 Episode 17 while Simone and Carter tried to let go of old grudges.
Mark's visit turned sour when he demanded that Laura define their relationship, or he would walk away.
Cutty's false incarceration did not affect him only. Simone missed having her father in the most formative years of her life, and such a loss sticks with someone forever.
As hard as it was for Cutty to be holed up in prison over something he didn't do, those outside also carried hardships. The biggest one is loss. It's the missed milestones, like birthdays, in someone's life that accentuate the loss.
Cutty: You know, Reynolds reached out to me the other day. He's in hospice now.
Simone: Good. Can't wait for him to die.
- 3/1/2023
- by Denis Kimathi
- TVfanatic
The Elijah chapter is closed, but we're smart enough to know that it won't be the last we've seen of him.
Angela got her fistfight and put some cuffs on Elijah yet again on The Rookie Season 5 Episode 17, as the L.A.P.D. got the jump on him and took down his operation.
But there's no saving Monica, who has now set her sights on working with Abril, who is still in the wind and a significant threat.
The Rookie's ability to juggle multiple Big Bads and have them on a constant rotation for returns has become a staple, but one cannot help but wonder if it'll bite them in the butt.
No storylines ever truly feel complete when that happens because there are always lingering threads that may lead to something bigger and worse down the road.
Elijah is in prison for now, but he's an intelligent man who is...
Angela got her fistfight and put some cuffs on Elijah yet again on The Rookie Season 5 Episode 17, as the L.A.P.D. got the jump on him and took down his operation.
But there's no saving Monica, who has now set her sights on working with Abril, who is still in the wind and a significant threat.
The Rookie's ability to juggle multiple Big Bads and have them on a constant rotation for returns has become a staple, but one cannot help but wonder if it'll bite them in the butt.
No storylines ever truly feel complete when that happens because there are always lingering threads that may lead to something bigger and worse down the road.
Elijah is in prison for now, but he's an intelligent man who is...
- 3/1/2023
- by Jasmine Blu
- TVfanatic
ABC‘s The Rookie is in the middle of airing season 5, but as we get closer to spring, many fans wonder how many episodes will be in the season. The first two seasons featured 20 episodes, a Covid-delayed season 3 resulted in 14 episodes, and season 4 brought the total up to 22. So with a wide discrepancy in episodes between the seasons, where does that leave the fifth one?
Nathan Fillion as John Nolan | ABC/Gilles Mingasson ‘The Rookie’ Season 5 Episode 17 airs tonight
With 16 episodes under its belt before March, it is safe to say that The Rookie Season 5 is in it for the long haul. And there are many more to come, starting tonight.
The Rookie Season 5 Episode 17, “The Enemy Within,” airs tonight, Feb. 28, at 8 p.m. Et on ABC. The synopsis for “The Enemy Within” reads, “Now that Elijah and Abril have become allies, the team must rely on Monica, Elijah’s lawyer,...
Nathan Fillion as John Nolan | ABC/Gilles Mingasson ‘The Rookie’ Season 5 Episode 17 airs tonight
With 16 episodes under its belt before March, it is safe to say that The Rookie Season 5 is in it for the long haul. And there are many more to come, starting tonight.
The Rookie Season 5 Episode 17, “The Enemy Within,” airs tonight, Feb. 28, at 8 p.m. Et on ABC. The synopsis for “The Enemy Within” reads, “Now that Elijah and Abril have become allies, the team must rely on Monica, Elijah’s lawyer,...
- 2/28/2023
- by Sarah Little
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Well, that was a Valentine's Day to remember!
Everything about The Rookie Season 5 Episode 16 was pure entertainment, with an eventful Valentine's Day and friction among our favorite couples that sorted itself by the end credits.
All the characters had their hands full with a saran gas and ebola issue to resolve.
It only feels right that for a Valentine-themed episode, we'd have all the couples with some tension in their relationships for various reasons, big or small.
For Nyla and James, his mother was overstepping with monitoring the baby via a webcam site. And you couldn't blame Nyla for being creeped out by the whole ordeal.
It's one thing to check in on the baby now and then, but to go as far as to give unsolicited commentary and opinions about something or send Nyla a robe because the one she had on while breastfeeding her daughter was too ratty goes beyond what's acceptable.
Everything about The Rookie Season 5 Episode 16 was pure entertainment, with an eventful Valentine's Day and friction among our favorite couples that sorted itself by the end credits.
All the characters had their hands full with a saran gas and ebola issue to resolve.
It only feels right that for a Valentine-themed episode, we'd have all the couples with some tension in their relationships for various reasons, big or small.
For Nyla and James, his mother was overstepping with monitoring the baby via a webcam site. And you couldn't blame Nyla for being creeped out by the whole ordeal.
It's one thing to check in on the baby now and then, but to go as far as to give unsolicited commentary and opinions about something or send Nyla a robe because the one she had on while breastfeeding her daughter was too ratty goes beyond what's acceptable.
- 2/22/2023
- by Jasmine Blu
- TVfanatic
Angela is a badass, but is she badass enough to take down Elijah and Abril now that they're working together?
Our TV Fanatics, Jasmine, Denis, and Christine, are here to debate the action-packed The Rookie Season 5 Episode 15.
What was Angela's best badass moment? Is Monica a dead woman walking, or will she turn on Elijah? What was Nolan's mother's most surprising con? And is Bailey starting to win any fans? Read on to find out.
What was most shocking: Angela going to Elijah, Wesley going to Abril, or Elijah reaching out to Abril?
Jasmine: I love a good "the enemy of my enemy is my friend." We already knew Angela would go to Elijah and that it would likely be a ruse. And the "Previously On" flashes had to be leading somewhere while showing Abril. I didn't expect Elijah and Abril to team up, though, so that was the bigger shock for me,...
Our TV Fanatics, Jasmine, Denis, and Christine, are here to debate the action-packed The Rookie Season 5 Episode 15.
What was Angela's best badass moment? Is Monica a dead woman walking, or will she turn on Elijah? What was Nolan's mother's most surprising con? And is Bailey starting to win any fans? Read on to find out.
What was most shocking: Angela going to Elijah, Wesley going to Abril, or Elijah reaching out to Abril?
Jasmine: I love a good "the enemy of my enemy is my friend." We already knew Angela would go to Elijah and that it would likely be a ruse. And the "Previously On" flashes had to be leading somewhere while showing Abril. I didn't expect Elijah and Abril to team up, though, so that was the bigger shock for me,...
- 2/17/2023
- by Christine Orlando
- TVfanatic
The only thing more terrifying than an Elijah problem is an Elijah and Abril one.
Most of The Rookie Season 5 Episode 15 had Angela and Wesley partaking in a bold, risky plan to take down two of their worst adversaries. It was near impeccable execution until it wasn't.
Nolan also spent the hour laying his mother to rest and providing equal parts humor and action as well.
Installments like this can be some of the best, but they also make you wish they'd focus exclusively on one storyline.
Once again, Nolan's storyline paled in comparison to what was happening back in L.A. with the collaboration between the L.A.P.D. and the Feds.
They had so many moving pieces happening at once, subterfuge, Angela's badassery, drama, and quality content all around.
In many ways, it was nice to take a break from the more personal aspects of the characters' storylines and focus...
Most of The Rookie Season 5 Episode 15 had Angela and Wesley partaking in a bold, risky plan to take down two of their worst adversaries. It was near impeccable execution until it wasn't.
Nolan also spent the hour laying his mother to rest and providing equal parts humor and action as well.
Installments like this can be some of the best, but they also make you wish they'd focus exclusively on one storyline.
Once again, Nolan's storyline paled in comparison to what was happening back in L.A. with the collaboration between the L.A.P.D. and the Feds.
They had so many moving pieces happening at once, subterfuge, Angela's badassery, drama, and quality content all around.
In many ways, it was nice to take a break from the more personal aspects of the characters' storylines and focus...
- 2/15/2023
- by Jasmine Blu
- TVfanatic
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