Sentence examples for despite directors from inspiring English sources

Mr. Weinstein, noted for cutting films despite directors' protests, said laughingly that a growing list of directors is already volunteering to edit his film without fee.

Bus and rail group Stagecoach has gone into reverse for the second day running, despite directors backing the company with hard cash.

Rupert Murdoch's attempt to take full control of BSkyB was tonight described as a done deal by pundits, despite directors of the business demanding more cash from the media mogul.

Lloyds Banking Group is determined to allow struggling outdoor goods chain Blacks Leisure to continue trading as a going concern, despite directors confirming to shareholders on Friday that no buyer for the group had been found and that the company's shares are "most unlikely" to have any value.

Douglas was given the lead role in Wall Street, despite director Oliver Stone having been discouraged by everyone in Hollywood from choosing him.

The film has, however, drawn some flak for failing to find a significant role for a transgender actor, despite director Hooper acknowledging the film industry has "a problem" with the issue.

US television network Epix will screen a colour version of the Oscar-nominated comedy drama Nebraska on Sunday, despite director Alexander Payne having previously said he hoped nobody would ever see it, reports Variety.

There are no extra scenes – despite director David Yates confirming they were filmed and promised for the DVD version – or Easter eggs for fans who have already paid to see the film (possibly multiple times).

The presenter, who left the hit BBC2 motoring show, was allowed to go on a worldwide tour, backed by BBC Worldwide, despite director general Tony Hall making it clear that regardless of his value to the £50m franchise it was not right to continue to work with him.

Principal Figgins Iqbal Thebaa) stands by his requirement that glee club must place at Regionals to continue, despite director Will Schuester's (Matthew Morrison) protestation that Sue is attempting to sabotage them.

Despite director Bryan Singer's statement that Apocalypse is "kind of a conclusion of six X-Men films", it feels like a franchise that now has a promising future.