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The Oscars Officially Restrict AI Use in Films, Blocking AI-Generated Performances from Awards

The Oscars will exclude AI-generated performances and scripts from major awards starting in 2027, emphasising human creativity in filmmaking. AI tools can be used, but not as replacements for human creators.

International Business Times UK

Actors and studios strike a tentative 4-year deal, easing fears of another Hollywood shutdown

Television and movie actors have reached a tentative four-year contract agreement with studios and streaming services

The Independent UK

Screenwriters overwhelmingly approve a 4-year contract with Hollywood studios

Members of the screenwriters union have ratified a four-year agreement with Hollywood studios

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Full list of Pragmata voice actors: English and Japanese VAs

Learn who's behind Diana and Hugh.

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Jackson Rathbone repulsed by Val Kilmer’s AI resurrection in new movie

Actor Jackson Rathbone and other entertainment industry figures were disgruntled by Val Kilmer’s AI performance. Kilmer, a widely beloved actor of Top Gun fame, passed away from pneumonia in 2025. The issue of using his likeness for AI raises concerns about consent, with some critics fearing what the precedent sets…

The Mary Sue

Lisa Kudrow has mixed feelings about 1990s nostalgia

Opening up about the period that saw her shoot to fame as part of the Friends cast, actress Lisa Kudrow has admitted she has mixed feelings about the resurgence of 1990s nostalgia.

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AI replica of Val Kilmer will appear in a new movie – one year after his death

Actor’s daughter says the ‘story of discovery and enlightenment’ resonated with her father

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As the Oscars approach, Hollywood grapples with AI’s growing influence on filmmaking

I teach a course on AI and filmmaking at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, and lately, rather than planning each session well in advance, I’ve been structuring the class the night before. I’ll browse platforms like X, Substack and YouTube, selecting the most provocative articles and video clips to present…

The Conversation

Netflix Has Been Vilified By Hollywood For A While, But There Are Signs That's Changing

The times, they are a-changing

Cinemablend

AI screen nightmares: What is the controversial ‘Tillyverse’ and how nervous should we be?

Welcome to the “Tillyverse” — the digital world of controversial AI "actress" Tilly Norwood. Its creator says it will allow AI characters to collaborate and build artificial acting careers. How nervous (and depressed) should we be?

Euronews

Sinners wins big at Actor Awards

Sinners was the big winner at the Actor Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night (01.03.26) with the movie landing the top film prize and actor Michael B. Jordan being honoured for his starring role.

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The Best 2026 Actor Awards Red Carpet Fashion Updates, Live from 'Marie Claire' Editors

Follow our fashion experts live all night long for reactions to every A-list arrival.

Marie Claire

Netflix just added 21 new shows and movies — here are the 5 I'm streaming first

Netflix just added 21 new shows and movies today. Here are the five I'd recommend watching right now.

Tom’s Guide

Everything to Know About the 2026 Actor Awards, From How to Watch the Ceremony to the Nominees

The SAG Awards have been revamped—and this year is sure to be full of surprises.

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The Conversation

Cameos in ‘Marty Supreme’ ask audiences to dig deeper

In the lead-up to Oscar season, Josh Safdie, the director of Marty Supreme, has been elaborating on the many cameos in his film that build on real-world associations to create a rich cast of characters.

The Independent UK

Hollywood groups condemn ByteDance's AI video generator, claiming copyright infringement

A new artificial intelligence video generator from Beijing-based ByteDance, the creator of TikTok, is drawing the ire of Hollywood organizations

TechRadar

'This is unacceptable' — SAG-AFTRA reacts with outrage to AI-generated Brad Pitt vs. Tom Cruise 'fight' clip

Someone used ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 generative AI video platform to depict Tom Cruise fighting Brad Pitt, and no one in the film industry is happy about it.

Cinemablend

Darren Aronofsky's New AI-Generated American Revolution Series Is Not A Joke. I'm Concerned

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Euphoria Is Back For Season 3 So Here’s A Round Up Of All Of It BTS Scandals & Feuds

The only thing more entertaining than the show is its many BTS scandals.

TechRadar

Matthew McConaughey trademarking himself saying 'alright, alright, alright' is a preview of Hollywood’s coming AI identity crisis

Matthew McConaughey’s trademark filings on his own performance are a smart but incomplete defense against the rise of AI-generated celebrity clones

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Fran Drescher lauds 'delightful' Marty Supreme co-star Timothee Chalamet

Fran Drescher relished getting the chance to act alongside Timothee Chalamet in Marty Supreme.

TechRadar

‘This is an unbelievable moment in the course of human history’: Sean Astin on how he’s fighting for humanity against an onslaught of AI actors

We sat down with actor and SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin to talk about AI and its impact on his industry.

The Independent UK

SAG-AFTRA accused of ‘xenophobia’ after foreign-language films shut out of 2026 Actor Award nominations

All foreign-language films were excluded from this year’s Actor Award nominees

Axios

The dos and don'ts of Disney's Sora agreement

Disney has entered the AI era, re guardrails on how Sora users can get creative with the entertainment giant's classic characters.

Benzinga

Netflix-Warner Bros $82.7 Billion Mega-Merger Sparks Fierce Hollywood, Lawmakers Backlash— Elizabeth Warren Calls It An 'Anti-Monopoly Nightmare'

The reaction to Netflix Inc.'s (NASDAQ:NFLX) $82.7 billion plan to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBD) erupted across Washington and Hollywood on Friday, with lawmakers, unions, producers, and industry veterans warning the merger could reshape — and possibly destabilize — the entertainment landscape.

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