An Oscar-winning fantasy epic mired in controversy desperately fights for streaming survival

On the surface, a $120 million blockbuster directed by one of the most inventive filmmakers of the modern era that rung up $609 million at the box office and won four Academy Awards from 11 nominations would seem like the sort of thing to be largely immune from backlash, criticism, and controversy, but Ang Lee’s Life of Pi wasn’t quite so lucky.

Even though CGI was one of the most integral components in creating the stunning literary adaptation, the company behind the visual effects was forced to file for bankruptcy just months after Life of Pi‘s release. This led to protests and demonstrations, with Lee coming under fire for his failure to acknowledge their contributions on the awards circuit.

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By: Scott Campbell
Title: An Oscar-winning fantasy epic mired in controversy desperately fights for streaming survival
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Published Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2023 08:41:32 +0000