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The 1 hour 54 minute PG-13 film, directed with James Cameron, was shot over four Manchester performances using prototype 3-D cameras developed for his Avatar projects.
The review says the technology gives an unusually immersive arena experience, highlighting Eilish's closeness with fans and the emotional pull of songs including What Was I Made For?
Cameron reportedly proposed the collaboration after showing the technology to Eilish's mother, and the result is presented as a reinvigorated take on the concert documentary format.
Cameron's film offers hyper-real access to a star. Does his 'Avatar' lawsuit expose this technology's darker side?
As immersive tech brings fans closer, what new rules are needed to protect artists from digital exploitation and deepfakes?