LOS ANGELES: Steven Spielberg’s DreamWorks studio has indefinitely postponed “Robopocalypse,” the director’s next film, distributor Walt Disney said in a statement on Wednesday.
Disney did not give a reason for the delay, but a source with knowledge of the film said the director was dissatisfied with the script and production budget estimates.
The science-fiction movie was set to begin production this spring and be released in April 2014. No new date was announced.
“Robopocalypse” is based on Daniel H. Wilson’s futuristic novel about a war between humans and robots intent on destroying them.
“It’s about the consequences of creating technologies that make our lives easier, and what happens when that technology becomes smarter than we are,” Spielberg told his “War Horse” star Tom Hiddleston in an interview in early 2012 for Time Out Film.
The script, which is being written by “The Cabin in the Woods” writer and director Drew Goddard, wasn’t “landing where Steven wanted it,” according to the source.
Disney studio spokesman Paul Roeder had no comment.
The film was scheduled to star Anne Hathaway and Chris Hemsworth, according to the movie reference site imdb.com.
DreamWorks, a private company half owned by Indian conglomerate Reliance Group, would finance the film with News Corp’s Fox studio, which had co-financed Spielberg’s 2002 futuristic film “Minority Report.”
Disney is paid a percentage of a film’s revenues to distribute DreamWorks’ films domestically. It counts on DreamWorks’ movies to reduce its own studio costs while providing it with high profile films.
Estimates for “Robopocalypse” were coming in around $160 million, higher than Spielberg wanted, said the source.
Spielberg, whose most recent film, “Lincoln,” has domestic ticket sales of more than $200 million, is contemplating other unannounced projects while he waits for the script.
Spielberg postpones expensive sci-fi film "Robopocalypse"
Spielberg postpones expensive sci-fi film "Robopocalypse"
Malika El-Maslouhi ushers in spring in Maje
DUBAI: Moroccan Italian model Malika El-Maslouhi is the embodiment of relaxed in Parisian label Maje’s Spring-Summer 2026 campaign.
The model took to Instagram to share shots from the campaign. Set against a minimalist concrete backdrop, El-Maslouhi is seen wearing a green and white striped knit cardigan paired with wide-leg, speckled denim and chunky black boots, creating a chic contrast between casual comfort and fashion-forward styling. The oversized brown leather bag slung under her arm adds a touch of understated luxury.
She captioned the post, “Spring renaissance.”
Meanwhile, El-Maslouhi ended 2025 on a strong note with a holiday campaign for the French luxury label Guerlain.
In a photo shared on the brand’s Instagram page, the 27-year-old model, who has become a favorite on international runways, wore the limited-edition Rouge G lipstick from Guerlain’s Tale of Wonders Holiday Collection in shade G 877. She was also pictured holding the lipstick alongside the matching limited-edition Rouge G Stellar case.
In August 2025, she was the face of Anthropologie’s 2026 resort-wear campaign. The line blended breezy elegance with playful details, including jewel-toned maxi dresses, sleek black knitted dresses, and form-fitting satin gowns that would be perfect for date night.
El-Maslouhi has previously starred in Anthropologie’s summer campaigns. The catwalk star was photographed posing pool and beachside in pieces from Anthropologie’s summer offering, which included ready-to-wear, swimwear and accessories.
Earlier in the year, El-Maslouhi starred in Saint Levant’s music video for the song “Exile,” directed by Algerian-French filmmaker Lyna Zerrouki. The video, which explores themes of longing, loss and hope, features El-Maslouhi against a striking blue backdrop, seemingly falling through the air.
El-Maslouhi, born in Milan to a Moroccan father and an Italian mother, began her modeling career at the age of 18. She has since appeared on runways for international fashion houses including Dior, Chanel, Valentino and Jacquemus, gracing the catwalks of New York, London, Milan and Paris fashion weeks. Over the years, she has walked for brands such as Ulla Johnson, Prabal Gurung, David Koma, Boss, Missoni, Messika and more.
She has also featured in campaigns for brands such as Calvin Klein, Off-White and Lanvin, expanding her portfolio across both luxury and contemporary fashion.
In 2022, she was awarded the Model of the Year in Italy title.
