Topic: entertainment industry
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Is Tilly Norwood an AI Psyop?
Tilly Norwood is an AI-generated digital avatar presented as an actress, sparking industry debate about the future of performance and creativity, with talent agencies reportedly interested in representing her despite her current limited capabilities. The avatar functions as a controllable digital...
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Showrunner Aims to Use AI to Restore Lost Orson Welles Footage
Showrunner is using AI to recreate the lost footage from Orson Welles' *The Magnificent Ambersons*, which was drastically cut by the studio against his wishes. The project combines generative AI with historical research, using Welles' notes and digital face-swapping to approximate the original ca...
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OpenAI, DeepMind Backers Invest $12M in Wonder Studios for AI in Hollywood
Wonder Studios secured a $12 million seed investment led by Atomico to expand its operations and accelerate AI integration in filmmaking, signaling strong investor confidence in AI's role in content creation. The company will use the funds to grow its engineering team and advance original content...
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Ex-Disney CEO Slams FCC's "Out-of-Control Intimidation"
Michael Eisner, former Disney CEO, criticizes the FCC for what he calls "out-of-control intimidation" following Disney's decision to put *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* on hiatus due to regulatory pressure. Eisner questioned Disney's leadership for yielding to what he described as "hollow" threats from the ...
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Netflix, Amazon, Apple Eye Warner Bros. Acquisition
Warner Bros. Discovery is undergoing a strategic review for potential acquisition, with major tech firms like Netflix, Amazon, and Apple showing interest in buying the company or its key assets. The company is sharing confidential financial details with interested parties, including media giants ...
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California Bans Loud Ads on Netflix and YouTube
California has passed a law requiring streaming platforms to maintain consistent audio levels between programming and ads, effective July 2026, to address viewer complaints about loud commercials. The legislation, Bill 576, was inspired by personal stories of disrupted sleep and aims to protect f...
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MPA Slams OpenAI for Sora 2 Copyright Opt-Outs
The Motion Picture Association demands OpenAI take immediate action against copyright infringement involving its Sora 2 video tool, criticizing the opt-out system for unfairly burdening creators. OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman has promised updates to give copyright holders more control but has not commi...
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Apple TV Plus Name Change: Eddy Cue Explains Why It's Not Confusing
Apple has rebranded its streaming service from "Apple TV+" to simply "Apple TV," with Eddy Cue stating the timing was right for this change to reflect its market position. The "Plus" suffix was initially used to align with other premium services but was dropped as the service became established a...
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