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AI animation poses ethical challenges to film's human artists
Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated character, is slated to star in the upcoming feature film 'Misaligned', a development that immediately ignited discussions in Hollywood regarding authorship and the fund
AI Art Deception: People Prefer It When They Think Humans Made It
A recent study revealed that participants rated AI-generated religious art significantly more positively when they were led to believe a human created it, as opposed to an artificial intelligence.
EU Copyright Law Will Limit AI's Creative Potential, Hurting Artists.
Copywriter Niki Tibble, once thriving on smaller writing jobs like blogs and social media posts, now finds herself offering a 'final check' for AI-generated copy.
Australian government resists free AI training data for big tech
Australian author Anna Funder received a mere $3000 from a $US1.
Netflix Documentary Talent Fund Supports UK Creators
Five U.K. and Ireland-based filmmakers will each receive £30,000 from Netflix in 2026. This modest investment, part of the Netflix Documentary Talent Fund, has previously propelled supported films to
BAFTA-winning reporter Roger Cook dies, aged 83
Investigative reporter Roger Cook, who once sustained three broken ribs during a doorstep interview and was hospitalized around 30 times throughout his career, has died at 83 after a short illness, ac
Tsui Hark's Peking Opera Blues screens at Shanghai Film Festival
An Italian jeweler, Bvlgari, invested 150 hours of digital work to resurrect Tsui Hark's 1986 Hong Kong action film 'Peking Opera Blues' in 4K Dolby Atmos.
Fremantle, Bell Media, Reel World Adapt Thunder Point Novels
Robyn Carr's 'Virgin River' series, though concluding its book run in 2012, still moved approximately 2.
Fox Commits $22 Billion to Acquire Roku
Fox Corporation has committed $22 billion to acquire Roku, valuing the streaming platform at $160 per share, a move reshaping television distribution.
Yan Siyu's Film Challenges Woolf's 'A Room of One's Own'
At the Shanghai International Film Festival, director Yan Siyu's debut feature, 'Outside the Room of My Own,' challenges Virginia Woolf's iconic call for a 'room of one's own.
Honor Arri Robot Phone Debuts at Shanghai Film Festival
On the opening red carpet of the Shanghai International Film Festival, a smartphone with an autonomously moving, extending camera co-developed with Arri made its official debut.
New York Knicks Achieve Impossible Feat, Reach NBA Finals
Tickets for a potentially decisive Game 6 of the NBA Finals currently cost an average of $8,122 per person, a testament to the city's desperate hope to witness a historic win.
Toho Unveils Exclusive Collectibles at Anime Expo 2026 Booth
At Anime Expo 2026, Toho International will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of 'My Hero Academia' and the five-year anniversary of 'Jujutsu Kaisen'.
Kristin Scott Thomas honored with Crystal Nymph Award
At the 65th Monte-Carlo Television Festival, Prince Albert II of Monaco presented Kristin Scott Thomas with the Crystal Nymph award in 2026, honoring a career that now quietly includes a burgeoning pa
Kristin Scott Thomas's Influence on Diana Taverner in Slow Horses
Kristin Scott Thomas, who portrays Diana Taverner in 'Slow Horses', personally demanded a no-profanity policy for her character.
Lesley Manville Among Speakers at Monte-Carlo TV Festival 2026
Opening June 14, 2026, the 59th Monte-Carlo Television Festival will feature actress Lesley Manville among its speakers, yet also host a dedicated panel on AI in documentary filmmaking, according to V
Uniform season 2 to expose cracks within police force
Despite achieving a massive 47% share of TV viewing in Denmark with its first season, the creators of the hit police drama 'The Uniform' are preparing to expose "cracks within the police force" in its
Jennifer Lopez testifies about 'I'm Still Here'
Jennifer Lopez openly wept, revealing profound personal healing, after watching the film 'I'm Still Here' with her family during her divorce from Ben Affleck.
Miriam Margolyes Receives Raindance Icon Award, Plans Feature Film
Despite her belief that awards can make people 'smug,' Miriam Margolyes will gratefully accept the Raindance Icon Award on June 17, simultaneously revealing active plans to expand the Oscar-nominated
AI Transforms Ad Creative, Boosts ROI by 2026
By 2026, 83% of ad executives will have deployed AI in their creative processes, a dramatic leap from 60% just two years prior, driven primarily by the promise of cost efficiency.
Shamel Studio cloud platform streamlines film production workflows
A new cloud platform now breaks down a film script, identifies every prop and cast member, and generates a working budget in seconds, tasks that traditionally took days or weeks.
MIFFest Honors Director Lee Chang-dong with Lifetime Achievement Award
At its upcoming 9th edition, the Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) will bestow its Lifetime Achievement Award upon South Korean master Lee Chang-dong.
FCC Chairman Carr Criticizes Scott Pelley After Firing
On a Tuesday, veteran journalist Scott Pelley was fired from 60 Minutes after an intense meeting with new executive producer Nick Bilton, a termination that soon drew public criticism from FCC Chairma
John Lithgow Wins Leading Actor Tony for Sustained Mastery
At the 2024 Tony Awards, John Lithgow secured his third career win, shattering a 53-year record for the longest gap between competitive acting Tonys and becoming the oldest male acting winner, as repo