At the Zurich Summit, Hollywood executives explored the growing influence of artificial intelligence on the film industry, predicting that AI could soon create virtual movie stars while reshaping the way films are made. The panel featured Jim Rivera, Chief Product Officer at AI production company Flawless, David Unger, CEO of Artist International Group, Chris Jacquemin, Partner & Head of Strategy at WME, and producer Sara Murphy of Fat City. Unger described AI as a “transformative” force in cinema, comparing its [...]

Entertainment Content Visionaries Panel Malik Ducard - Chief Content Officer, Pinterest Abhijay Prakash - President, Blumhouse Lisa Katz - President, Scripted, NBCUniversal Entertainment Ben Davis - EVP, Original Programming, AMC Networks and AMC Studios Sarah Aubrey - Head of Original Programming, Max Michael Schneider (Moderator) - TV Editor, Variety The panel discussion focused on the content strategy of AMC network, NBC and Max and their approach to AI and on the integration of AI in creative processes, particularly in enhancing [...]

California lets Silicon Valley go free and, for now, refrains from regulating artificial intelligence. Acquiescing to the criticisms raised by Big Tech, Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a broad bill on AI safety, which would have been the first of its kind in the country. The measure, promoted by Democratic Senator Scott Wiener in Sacramento, would have required AI giants to subject their models to costly safety tests and develop a kill switch for their models, allowing them to be [...]

SAG-AFTRA has officially taken steps to represent intimacy coordinators by filing a petition with the National Labor Relations Board. This marks the latest development in the union’s five-year effort to professionalize the role, which gained prominence in the wake of the #MeToo movement. Intimacy coordinators are responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of actors during the filming of intimate scenes, including those involving nudity or sexual content. In 2020, the union introduced guidelines defining the role and responsibilities of [...]

When Tony Hawk's Pro Skater hit the market on September 29, 1999, it became more than just a successful video game. It transformed skateboarding culture, introducing millions to both the sport and punk music. Tony Hawk, already a skateboarding legend, helped launch a cultural revolution that continues to resonate today. At the time, skateboarding, particularly vert skating, had seen a sharp decline in popularity. But in just a few years, the sport surged back, aided by the X Games and [...]