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‘Triplets of Belleville’ Director Sylvain Chomet Fires Back at AI Accusations Over Dior Film Featuring Robert Pattinson’s Voice: ‘Everything Was Drawn by Hand’ (EXCLUSIVE)

• Chomet says the Dior short was drawn by artists.
• About 20 people worked on the seven-month production.
• Automated interpolation helped create some in-between frames.

Director Sylvain Chomet and producer Aton Soumache say their Dior short film was made with traditional 2D animation, after viewers accused it of using generative AI. The dispute matters because Dior presented the film as a tribute to craftsmanship, while online viewers cited visual oddities, including a six-fingered…

What we’ve been playing – “Sniffing out the warehouses on Prawn Island”

• Inscryption’s twists have made a strong impression.
• World of Warcraft: Forever brings familiar play with new weather.
• Vice City and Tears of the Kingdom are drawing players back.

The article is a weekly roundup in which contributors describe the games they have been playing. Their choices range from revisiting familiar worlds to discovering a story-driven card game, showing how older games and new releases can keep players engrossed for different reasons. One contributor praises Inscryption’s unexpected…

In 1983, only 1,000 people bought James’ debut EP. But two famous fans would save the band

• James’ 1983 debut EP sold around 1,000 copies.
• Johnny Marr and Morrissey were among its buyers.
• The Smiths later invited James to support them on tour.

James’ debut EP, *Jimone*, sold only about 1,000 copies after its release in November 1983, despite receiving favourable reviews. Two buyers were Johnny Marr and Steven Patrick Morrissey, whose interest helped lead to James supporting The Smiths on tours in 1984 and 1985, giving the Manchester band valuable…

Toei CEO Fumio Yoshimura Talks Global Expansion, GenAI Adoption & Entry Into Games

• Toei aims to grow international revenue to half its income by 2033.
• The studio is adapting and creating content with regional partners.
• India and Taiwan are among its priority markets.

Toei CEO Fumio Yoshimura outlined plans to grow the Japanese studio’s international business through local partnerships, adaptations and original productions. The approach aims to reach audiences beyond those who watch exported Japanese content, while expanding Toei’s work in gaming and generative AI. The company’s 2023 “Toei New Wave”…

Hegseth faces pressure as Fox loses Roku screensaver licence

Republican criticism of the defence secretary has intensified after midterm losses, while artist Jim Sachs has withdrawn his Roku screensaver licence following Fox’s acquisition. Bosa is expected back for the 49ers on Sunday, and a Grey’s Anatomy spin-off is moving to New Mexico.

Not playing at Man City ‘horrendous’ – Trafford

• Trafford called his lack of regular football at City “horrendous”.
• He moved to Leeds for more playing time.
• Leeds paid up to £45m, a British-record goalkeeper fee.

James Trafford has described being left out of Manchester City’s team as “horrendous”, saying regular football was important for his mental wellbeing. After joining Leeds United in the summer to play more often, he has started every league match so far, helping the club climb to 12th. City…

Quick-fire Questions: 10 minutes with Medium

• Brooklyn trio Medium discussed their horror-tinged punk sound.
• The interview covers music, films, venues and the end times.
• Their recent release is ‘Bad Omen’.

Brooklyn trio Medium spoke about their music and influences in a quick-fire interview, describing a sound that blends lo-fi new wave and punk with theatrical gothic horror. The piece introduces the band’s dark, B-movie-inspired style and their striking visual presentation, alongside recent releases including the single ‘Bad Omen’.…