Director Luca Guadagnino said he cannot discuss Amazon MGM dropping his film 'Artificial' about OpenAI founder Sam Altman because the situation is ongoing, but commented on AI's impact on society. The…
A24 defended its research partnership with Google DeepMind, saying it wants a seat at the table in shaping AI tools for filmmakers, after fans criticized the deal. The partnership gives A24 access to …
At the Cannes Lions festival, executives from Deloitte, AWS, and Sony Pictures Entertainment urged media and entertainment leaders to embrace AI by tackling hard problems, upskilling employees, and re…
NBC News Chief Digital Officer Chris Berend is leaving the company after seven years, with his departure effective July 3. Berend helped expand NBC News into streaming, subscriptions, and generative A…
The team behind 'Common Side Effects' debuted first footage from Season 2 at the Annecy Animation Festival, revealing a continuation of Marshall and Frances's quest to distribute the healing Blue Ange…
Marketing and media leaders gathered at Cannes Lions to discuss trends in AI, experiential marketing, and brand partnerships. Disney's Rita Ferro and Target's Michelle Mesenburg highlighted the value …
Will.i.am told Variety at Cannes Lions that AI lacks imagination, making now the time for human dreamers, not regurgitators. He urged artists to build a new industry around AI rather than fight over o…
Nearly 1,000 actors, agents, and parents signed an open letter organized by the Agents for Young Performers Association condemning a major studio's contract clauses that require child actors to allow …
Netflix's crime series 'Dept. Q' has begun production on Season 2 in Scotland, adding 10 new cast members including Aisling Franciosi and Greg Wise. Matthew Goode returns as DCI Carl Morck, leading hi…
ElevenLabs released a 13-hour AI-generated audiobook of Homer's 'The Odyssey' narrated by a synthetic version of Michael Caine's voice, sparking criticism from listeners who question the necessity of …
Tech journalists and 'Hard Fork' podcast hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton have signed with UTA for representation in all areas, signaling their independent ambitions as they form their own company. …
The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival closed with debut directors dominating the Golden Goblet Awards, while the festival deepened its embrace of artificial intelligence through workshops and …
The 2026 Cannes Lions festival, running June 22-26, will spotlight AI's influence, the creator economy, vertical dramas, and talent-driven consumer brands. Key events include Apple's Eddy Cue in conve…
Spanish filmmaker Albert Serra and Chinese auteur Bi Gan debated literary adaptation at the Shanghai International Film & TV Market, with Serra arguing that adaptations are for lazy people and that me…
SZA criticized musicians using AI music generators like Suno, alleging producer Diplo has equity in the company and that the technology exploits Black artists. She posted on Instagram that AI models h…
Multiple buyers including Netflix, A24, and Focus Features have passed on Luca Guadagnino's 'Artificial', a film about Sam Altman and OpenAI, after Amazon MGM dropped it. Mubi is now pursuing the film…
Banijay Kids & Family has closed multiple Latin American deals for 'Totally Spies' Season 8, 'MiniHeroes of the Forest,' and 'The Game Catchers' Season 1, among other titles. Warner Bros. Discovery La…
Director Duncan Jones and producer Stuart Fennegan reveal how they made 'Rogue Trooper' as a CGI animated film at an indie budget by using a hybrid animation process, recording actors' faces and voice…
Rising stars from 'Obsession,' 'The Pitt,' 'Euphoria' and other shows gathered at SAG-AFTRA Foundation's First Act event to discuss Gen Z's impact on entertainment and navigating Hollywood careers. Pa…
Christopher Chung, who plays Roddy Ho on Apple TV+'s 'Slow Horses,' discusses his character's expanded role in Season 5, including a romantic plotline and a dance sequence, while emphasizing that he n…