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Steven Spielberg Says Hollywood Should Never "Use AI as the Final Word on Anything Creative: "Thats Where I Draw the Line
6+ min ago (514+ words) Steven Spielberg spoke out against AI in filmmaking during a recent appearance on Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson's "IMO" podcast. While the legendary director said he thinks AI can be useful to "find solutions to medical issues," he doesn't want…...
Netflix Chairman Reed Hastings to Exit Board
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (394+ words) Netflix co-founder and chairman Reed Hastings, who served as CEO for 25 years and dramatically shook up the entertainment business, is leaving the streaming giant's board of directors. Hastings will depart the Netflix board when his current term expires at the…...
Silicon Valley" Co-Creator John Altschuler on the Real Silicon Valley: They"re Greedy, Ravenous, Terrible People"
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (470+ words) Delivering a keynote address at the Iberseries & Platino Industria in Madrid, "Silicon Valley" co-creator John Altschuler did not mince words when giving his opinion of the tech people inhabiting the real Silicon Valley: "They're greedy, ravenous, terrible people," he said....
Talking Tom" Games and Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir" Set Year-Long Crossover Event, Including Roblox Collab (EXCLUSIVE)
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (253+ words) Two mega children's franchises are teaming up for an epic year-long global crossover event: Outfit7's "Talking Tom & Friends" and Miraculous Corp.'s "Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir." Per Miraculous Corp (which is a joint venture between Mediawan and…...
Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller Join James Gray's "Paper Tiger'
1+ year, 2+ week ago (191+ words) Oscar nominee Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller are set to star opposite Adam Driver in James Gray's next film, "Paper Tiger." Gray wrote and is directing the film, which will start production next month in New Jersey. Anne Hathaway and…...
Arne Olsen, Screenwriter of "Cop and a Half," "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers," Dies at 64
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (199+ words) Arne Olsen, the screenwriter of "Cop and a Half" and "Might Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie," died from complications related to cancer on Saturday in Vancouver, B. C. He was 64." Olsen also wrote and directed the 2000 film "Here's To Life! ," which follows…...
James Gray's "Paper Tiger' With Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver and Miles Teller to Compete at Cannes as Neon Buys Film for North America (EXCLUSIVE)
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (352+ words) After weeks of suspense, James Gray's anticipated next film "Paper Tiger" has joined the Palme d'Or race at the Cannes Film Festival. The gritty crime thriller, starring Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller, will world premiere in competition, while…...
Morris Day Denies He's Playing Controversial "Freedom 250' Festival in D. C. , After Fans Balk at His Advertised Participation: "It's a No for Me'
1+ hour, 13+ min ago (326+ words) Singer Morris Day has denied what he is calling "rumors" that he and the Time are set to play a "Freedom 250" concert on the National Mall next month, even though organizers announced him as headlining a show June 27 as part…...
Jimmy Kimmel Cries and Calls Adam Carolla His "Life Partner" at Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony: "If That Sounds Gay to You, It Was and It Is"
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (324+ words) Jimmy Kimmel got teary-eyed while honoring podcaster-comedian Adam Carolla, his longtime friend and former colleague, at his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony on Wednesday." "We did very little training. We would box for about eight minutes and then drink Snapple…...
David Rooney
8+ hour, 54+ min ago (277+ words) began contributing to Variety in 1991, becoming its chief Italian correspondent and film reviewer in 1994. He relocated to New York for Variety at the start of 2003 and became chief theater critic in 2004. Born in Australia, he lived in Sydney, London and…...