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Roger Avary's Paradise Lost: AI Meets Classic Poetry

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Roger Avary, Oscar-winning co-writer of Pulp Fiction, to helm live-action Paradise Lost, backed by AI-focused Ex Machina Studios. Marco Weber and Kirk Petruccelli on board, with K5 International handling sales. Avarys adaptation explores Lucifers rebellion, temptation of Adam and Eve, and faith-based themes. Ex Machinas AI tech promises grand cosmic worlds on an indie budget, sparking debates on humanity and divinity.

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Roger Avary's Paradise Lost: AI Meets Classic Poetry

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Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Roger Avary's Paradise Lost: AI Meets Classic Poetry. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's April 29th. From red carpets to breaking stories, this is entertainment and celebrity news, powered by AI. Roger Avery, the Oscar-winning co-writer of Pulp Fiction and Director of the Rules of Attraction, is stepping up to write and direct a live action. Take on John Milton's epic poem, Paradise Lost. This one's backed by ex-Mock and the studios, a fresh outfit diving deep into AI for filmmaking. Marco Weber from Igbie Goes Down is producing, while Kirk Petrakelli from Lara Croft Tomb Raider handles executive-producing duties, K-5 International will handle sales at the cans market coming up soon. The plot centers on Lucifer's bull rebellion against God, his plunge into hell, and his scheme to tempt Adam and Eve in Eden, sparking humanity's big, fall from grace. It's pitch as the ultimate faith saga questioning obedience, defiance, or redemption in tough times. Terry brings experience from scripting Robert Zemeckis' 2007 Beowulf adaptation, and directing

Flix like killing Zoe, and his last one, Lucky Day in 2019. Now he's teasing multiple AI projects, calling this a faithful spin on the classic at a smarter indie budget. ex-Mock and his AI tech builds vast cosmic worlds without breaking the bank, all while sticking to real actors and human-driven stories. Avery sees it blending timeless themes of humanity versus the divine with cutting-edge tools, setting the stage for debates that echo artists from, Mary Shelley to Eminem.

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