Don’t Worry, the World’s First Vertical Blockbuster Will Complete Production Remotely During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Posted on Thursday, March 19th, 2020 by Ben Pearson

Remote Filming During Coronavirus

As the coronavirus shuts down film and TV productions and cinemas (among many, many other businesses) around the world, director/producer Timur Bekmambetov is finding a way around social distancing restrictions to keep hope alive for his World War II film V2. Escape From Hell. A new report says the Russian filmmaker will continue production on his war epic remotely, directing his lead actor in a dogfight scene using the Microsoft Teams collaboration platform. And you’ll be able to watch the filming remotely, if you’re interested. Read More »

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The World’s First Vertical Format Blockbuster is Coming, Whether We Want It Or Not

Posted on Thursday, February 13th, 2020 by Hoai-Tran Bui

vertical format blockbuster

The vertical format, which is common for short-form videos on mobile platforms, is making the leap to the big screen — by making the screen painfully small. Searching producer Timur Bekmambetov is developing the world’s first vertical format blockbuster with a film that is very aptly titled V2. Escape From Hell. Except this is a hell that we can’t escape.

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