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Ad Astra

Ad Astra

Army Corps engineer Roy McBride embarks on a mission across the galaxy to discover the truth about his father, who disappeared in space 20 years ago while searching for signs of alien life. Though he was once presumed dead, new evidence suggests Roy's father may still be alive, hiding within an abandoned power plant on a distant planet - and that he could potentially pose a dangerous threat to the entire universe.

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Disney, CAA Beat Copyright Infringement Lawsuit From Production Exec Over ‘Ad Astra’

Disney, CAA Beat Copyright Infringement Lawsuit From Production Exec Over ‘Ad Astra’

The suit alleged the makers of the sci-fi film "blatantly infringed" on a space thriller written by Madison Jones, head of de Passe Entertainment. He said he will appeal the ruling.

James Gray Says 'Ad Astra' Was "Taken" From Him During The Edit: "Creatively, "It Became A Very Torturous Experience"

James Gray Says 'Ad Astra' Was "Taken" From Him During The Edit: "Creatively, "It Became A Very Torturous Experience"

James Gray says the final cut of "Ad Astra" is not his cut of the movie.

‘Ad Astra’: James Gray Doesn’t Have Time For Your Science-Based Criticisms Of The Space Drama

‘Ad Astra’: James Gray Doesn’t Have Time For Your Science-Based Criticisms Of The Space Drama

Inevitably, when a new space-set film or TV series arrives, there are a ton of scientists and other folks that want to critique the project based on its scientific accuracy. Sometimes, this is a valid thing to look at, especially when you’re talking about a feature like “The Martian,” where the science is at the …

Ad Astra: A Conversation with Brad Pitt, James Gray and NASA Officials

Ad Astra: A Conversation with Brad Pitt, James Gray and NASA Officials

Ad Astra follows Roy McBride (Brad Pitt) on a mission across the solar system to uncover the truth about his father. Watch live as Brad Pitt, Director James ...

Watch the Making of Ad Astra's Most Shocking Scene

Watch the Making of Ad Astra's Most Shocking Scene

In Ad Astra, there’s a scene in which Brad Pitt’s character and his crew find a seemingly abandoned ship floating off into space. Obviously, the ship is hiding a secret—and how that secret was realized on-set is almost as shocking as the secret itself.

How Ad Astra’s Moon Visual Effects Were Made | WIRED

How Ad Astra’s Moon Visual Effects Were Made | WIRED

Jedediah Smith, VFX supervisor for Method Studios, describes the painstaking process visual effects artists used to create the moon and lunar rover sequence ...

What the Hell Is Going on in Ad Astra? James Gray Explains Himself

What the Hell Is Going on in Ad Astra? James Gray Explains Himself

The director doesn’t know if the human race will survive, but he can spot all the mistakes in his own movies.

Natasha Lyonne Invited Herself to Dinner at James Gray’s House and Ended Up With a Part in ‘Ad Astra’

Natasha Lyonne Invited Herself to Dinner at James Gray’s House and Ended Up With a Part in ‘Ad Astra’

Lyonne's journey to "Ad Astra" started with the smell of James Gray's cooking wafting down the halls of her Los Angeles apartment building.

The Story Behind That Delightful Ad Astra Cameo

Ad Astra is a thoughtful movie, a cosmic Heart of Darkness featuring Brad Pitt as a quiet and calm astronaut searching for his father. Serious business, in other words. But even serious business needs a little fun.

Brad Pitt Interview Ad Astra, Fight Club and World War Z 2

Brad Pitt Interview Ad Astra, Fight Club and World War Z 2 Earlier this week, I got to sit down and talk with Brad Pitt about his new movie Ad Astra. In Jame...

Brad Pitt: ‘I’m Gonna Abstain’ From Oscar Campaigning for ‘Hollywood’ and ‘Ad Astra’

Pitt is already considered a near-lock to earn a Best Supporting Actor nomination for "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood."

Brad Pitt Says ‘Ad Astra’ Is a Personal Film About Masculinity

Brad Pitt, the star and producer of James Gray’s sci-fi drama “Ad Astra,” which world premieres at Venice on Thursday, said that the film was a personal one and to some extent dea…

Venice: 'Ad Astra' Director James Gray on Breaking Down "All-American Astronaut" Myth With Brad Pitt

The indie stalwart chats about his new space epic, navigating the Fox-Disney merger and why he’s not afraid to take on Trump in his next movie.

'Ad Astra': James Gray Isn't Sure His Sci-Fi Film Starring Brad Pitt Will Be Ready For Cannes

Considered a sure thing for Cannes, James Gray's "Ad Astra" is still being worked on and might not be ready in time for the film festival.

James Gray Talks About Directing Brad Pitt in Sci-Fi Epic 'Ad Astra' (Q&A)

The helmer hopes to premiere the film at Cannes, but effects work and Fox-Disney fallout might be a challenge. Next up, L.A. Opera's 'The Marriage of Figaro.'

Brad Pitt’s Sci-Fi Epic ‘Ad Astra’ Gets Bumped to May 2019, but It’s Still ‘Far From Finished’

20th Century Fox plans to open the movie in May 2019, but the director isn't so sure he'll be able to meet that deadline.

Donald Sutherland Joins James Gray's 'Ad Astra' (Exclusive)

The sci-fi epic will also star Brad Pitt, Tommy Lee Jones and Ruth Negga.