Beware fake AI Tom Hanks, Robin Williams AI remains a contentious topic in Hollywood amid an ongoing actors strike over studio usage of the technology Salon · Oct 2, 2023
Actors speak out against AI being used without their consent The Hollywood star has joined the likes of Stephen Fry and Robin Williams’ family in speaking out about the ‘creepy’ technology Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2023
The Hollywood writers strike is over, but the actors strike could drag on. Here's why The actors union, SAG-AFTRA, is hoping to cut as good a deal with the studios as the writers union, WGA, did last week. But the negotiations, starting Monday, could be more complicated. WEKU · Oct 2, 2023
Late-night shows return after writers strike as actors resume talks that could end their standoff Late-night talk shows are returning after a five-month absence brought on by the Hollywood writers strike The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
2023's Most Exciting Sci-Fi Filmmaker Could Teach Hollywood a Vital Lesson 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' director Gareth Edwards returns this week with 'The Creator.' Here's how the sci-fi film makes Edwards' assured, confident style feel more vital than it ever has before. Inverse · Oct 1, 2023
How Hollywood writers triumphed over AI – and why it matters Observers hail a ‘smart’ deal that allows for artificial intelligence as a tool, not a replacement – and could be a model for other industries The Guardian - US · Oct 1, 2023
‘A lot of catching up to do’: Hollywood writers head back to work The end of the historic writers’ strike brings with it a rush back to the page but also an awareness of a changing industry The Guardian - US · Oct 1, 2023
Amal Clooney jokingly criticises ninth anniversary gift from George: ‘Not very exciting’ ‘There is no question that having Amal in my life changed everything for me,’ Hollywood star says of his wife The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023
From Audrey Hepburn to Zac Efron: a brief history of dubbed singing in Hollywood Christopher Plummer isn’t the only star to discover his voice replaced in the movie’s final cut The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2023
‘These kids were all struggling’: the real story behind The Bling Ring A textured and moving new documentary looks back at the infamous celebrity robberies that shook Hollywood and inspired a Sofia Coppola movie The Guardian - US · Sep 29, 2023
What It’s Like to Be on Deion Sanders’s Celebrity-Filled Sidelines The Buffs head coach brings a Hollywood-level entourage and a have-to-be-there feel to every game, something college football has never quite seen before. Sports Illustrated · Sep 28, 2023
Sima strike show how striving for AI-like perfection is letting VAR down IS anyone else cowering in a purgatorial corner waiting for the Hollywood writers’ strikes to catch up with their menu of mind-numbing bingeworthy… The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2023
Meta jumps on AI bandwagon with new chatbots for Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the launch of new AI-powered assistants on its various platforms on Wednesday, in a bid to keep up in the race to produce more accurate and personalised artificial intelligence. The chatbots will be able to answer users' questions thanks to a partnership with Microsoft's Bing.… France 24 · Sep 28, 2023
Hollywood actors to resume negotiations with studios next week as writers strike ends With the Hollywood writers strike over, actors will now get a shot at cutting their own deal with studios and streaming services after SAG-AFTRA said negotiations would resume Monday. WEKU · Sep 28, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023 Screenwriters return to work for first time in nearly five months while actors await new negotiations Hours after Hollywood's writers strike ended, Bill Maher led the charge back to work by announcing early Wednesday that his HBO show “Real Time with Bill Maher” would be back on the air Friday
The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023 In Hollywood writers' battle against AI, humans win (for now) After a 148-day strike, Hollywood screenwriters secured significant guardrails against the use of artificial intelligence in one of the first major labor battles over generative AI in the workplace
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 27, 2023 Late-night TV talkshows announce return after Hollywood writers strike ends The plans for some late-night shows were not immediately clear, like “Saturday Night Live” and Comedy Central’s “Daily Show,” which had been using guest hosts when the strike hit.
Al Jazeera · Sep 27, 2023 As Hollywood writers head back to work, what’s in new labour deal? Supporters hail agreement to end strike as a victory, with commitments on pay, residuals and artificial intelligence.
The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023 Screenwriters return to work for first time in nearly five months while actor await new negotiations Hours after Hollywood's writers strike ended, Bill Maher led the charge back to work by announcing early Wednesday that his HBO show “Real Time with Bill Maher” would be back on the air Friday
The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2023 ‘They see Hollywood movies as a right’: the Russians breaking the law to watch Barbie Despite a Hollywood boycott triggered by the Ukraine war, Russians are still able to access the big releases thanks to a network of illicit screenings
The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023 Hollywood writers to return to work after one of longest strikes in history as guild backs deal with studios Writers free to start working as guild votes to ratify new three-year contract with Hollywood studios
France 24 · Sep 27, 2023 Hollywood writers end strike after guild approves deal with studios Leaders of the screenwriters union declared their nearly five-month-old strike over Tuesday after board members approved a contract agreement with studios, bringing Hollywood at least partly back from a historic halt in production.
Pedestrian.tv · Sep 27, 2023 Dan Andrews Has Been Slammed By *Checks Notes* ‘Grown Ups’ Star Rob Schneider Lol What Hollywood actor Rob Schneider has taken online to express his disgust at the outgoing Victorian Premier's actions during COVID.
WEKU · Sep 27, 2023 Hollywood writers return to work, after a nearly five month strike The 148-day Hollywood writers strike ended just after 12:01 a.m. PT on Wednesday, thanks to a new three-year deal the Writers Guild of America made with major Hollywood studios.
The Guardian - US · Sep 27, 2023 Hollywood writers agree to end five-month strike after new studio deal Writers Guild of America said its members could return to work while a ratification vote takes place for fresh three-year contract