December, Robbie Williams biopic better person (Paramount Pictures), opening in theaters worldwide, tells the story of the British pop icon, although Williams is replaced by a CGI monkey.
The film follows Williams’ rise to fame as a teenager in the pop group Take That, his decision to go solo in 1995, his various controversies and battles with drug addiction, his recovery and moments in the spotlight. This film was directed and co-written by greatest performer Director Michael Gracey divided critics and fans for using computer-generated characters instead of traditional actors.
better person Featuring many of Williams’ hits, including “Angels,” “Rock DJ” and “She’s The One.” The film also includes a new song “Forbidden Road”, which was nominated for a Golden Globe last year and was shortlisted for the 2025 Academy Award for Best Original Song (March 2).
However, the song was eventually removed from the shortlist last month because it contained material from an existing song that was not written for the film in which it appeared. Williams co-wrote the song with Freddie Wexler and Sasha Skarbek, but the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences credited the song with Norman Kimbell and Charles Fox for the 1973 Jeff Bridges’ film-written ballad “I Got a Name” has similarities the last american hero. (The late Jim Croce had a top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with the song.) In a statement to its members about the song’s removal, the Academy said: ” This decision respects our rules and protects our rights.
The song is still nominated for Best Original Song at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards on Sunday night (January 5), where Williams walked the red carpet. talking deadlinewho responded to the song’s disqualification from the Oscar shortlist. Watch the full interview below.
“Look, rules are rules and you have to follow them. That would have been nice, but as an introvert, this is another party I don’t have to go to,” he said. “I’ve been through it, I’m on the other side. Everything is fine.
Williams’ song lost out at the Golden Globes to “El Mal,” which Clemente Ducol, Camille and Jacques Audiard co-wrote for the film. emilia perezwhich also won the award for Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy.
Williams will embark on a massive European tour later this year, it was recently revealed New ME He’s working on a new album with contributions from Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi.
