S01E12: Gavin Rothery — Movie Making, LEGOs, Comics and Robots

Theo Priestley
Days Of Futures Passed
1 min readMay 4, 2024

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Join host Theo Priestley on “Days of Futures Passed” for a thought-provoking episode featuring Gavin Rothery, Production Designer of Duncan Jones’ Moon and Director of AI masterpiece Archive. Gavin talks about the future of filmmaking, highlighting the transformative role of AI and the enduring importance of physical media.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/26di7iDOl9I

Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopriestley/episodes/Gavin-Rothery-Movie-Making--LEGOs--Comics-and-Robots-e2j88d4

He shares how his childhood passions, including LEGO Space and influential science fiction from 2000 AD comics to films like Aliens and RoboCop, have shaped his creative vision. Discover Gavin’s insights on the significant shifts in the entertainment industry spurred by streaming services and the impact of COVID-19.

They also discuss the ongoing importance of media preservation, both personally and industry-wide, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI in film production. Additionally, Gavin gives us a peek into his current work on Star Citizen and upcoming movie projects, along with plans to update his website and launch a new merchandise store.

Tune in to explore how science fiction and early influences inspire creativity and imagine the future in film.

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Keynote speaker, author, futurist, entrepreneur, gamer, cat slave, sci-fi aficionado. Fascinated with retrofuturism and lost futures.