Congress begins drafting 20% federal film incentive with Trump's blessing
Lawmakers are moving forward with a proposed 20% federal tax incentive for film and TV production, reportedly with the president's support.
Variety · +1 outlets
AI 'could kill us all', warns Anthropic researcher as he quits the company
A departing Anthropic employee publicly warned that AI researchers believe the technology could lead to human extinction by the end of the decade.
Variety · +13 outlets
Fox says DOJ taking closer look at Roku megadeal
The U.S. Department of Justice requested additional information about Fox's megadeal with Roku, signaling heightened regulatory scrutiny.
The Hollywood Reporter · +2 outlets
'Walking Dead' producers to collect $120 million after 9-year legal battle over show profits
AMC has agreed to pay $120 million to settle a long-running breach-of-contract lawsuit with The Walking Dead's creator and producers over profit participation.
Variety · +6 outlets
Amazon's Prime Video using AI to lip-sync actors' mouths in dubbed titles, starting with German series 'Maxton Hall'
Prime Video is rolling out AI-driven lip-syncing technology for dubbed content to make English-language dubs appear more natural.
Variety · +6 outlets
Sony Pictures CEO Ravi Ahuja on strategy of targeted expansion vs disruptive mega M&A
Sony Pictures Entertainment's CEO discussed the company's approach to growth by restoring the Cinerama Dome and ArcLight Hollywood rather than pursuing large-sc
Deadline · +3 outlets
Sony Pictures CEO on success of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day': movie is emotional, some people come away crying
Sony Pictures chairman and CEO Ravi Ahuja attributed the film's box-office success to its emotional impact, contrasting it with other recent superhero movies.
Variety · +13 outlets
Box Office: 'Practical Magic 2' aims to dethrone 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' with $40 million debut
The sequel starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman is projected to open strongly, potentially ending Spider-Man's box-office reign.
Variety · +6 outlets
'60 Minutes' prepares for high-pressure premiere after turbulent shake-up
The newsmagazine faces its most anticipated season launch following a wave of firings and management changes at CBS.
The New York Times · +3 outlets
'Doctor Who' actor Noel Clarke charged with sexual assault, voyeurism and exposure
British police charged the actor with multiple sexual offenses, including assault and voyeurism, following an investigation.
Deadline · +13 outlets
Fired '60 Minutes' managing editor says new CBS bosses wanted 'White House talking points in our reporting'
The ousted editor accused CBS leadership of pressuring the show to align with administration messaging, a claim CBS denies.
Variety · +13 outlets
Netflix orders new series take on 'Lonesome Dove' from 'East of Eden' showrunners Zoe Kazan and Jeb Stuart
Netflix has greenlit a new adaptation of the classic Western novel Lonesome Dove, to be executive produced by Zoe Kazan and Jeb Stuart.
Variety · +13 outlets
Lil Durk closings: prosecutors hammer 'revenge', defense cites 'tsunami of reasonable doubt'
Closing arguments in the rapper's murder-for-hire trial pitted prosecutors' narrative of vengeance against defense claims of insufficient evidence.
Rolling Stone · +3 outlets
Stevie Wonder to play all of 'Songs in the Key of Life' on 50th-anniversary tour
The music icon announced a fall tour performing his landmark 1976 album in full to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
Rolling Stone · +13 outlets
Martin Herlihy exits 'SNL' after five seasons
The comedian and Please Don't Destroy member is leaving Saturday Night Live after five seasons, four on screen and one on the writing staff.
Variety · +13 outlets
'Star Wars' heads to Imax 70mm for first time with 'Starfighter' and 'A New Hope' 50th anniversary re-release
Lucasfilm will release two Star Wars films in Imax 70mm for the first time, including a 50th-anniversary re-release of A New Hope.
Variety · +13 outlets
Sinkhole opens at Nicolas Cage's Malibu home, forcing evacuations
A large, expanding sinkhole opened at the actor's Malibu property, prompting evacuations of nearby residents.
The New York Times
'South Park' rebrands as 'South America' for new season, roasts Trump's renaming spree
The long-running animated show changed its title to 'South America' as a satirical jab at the president's efforts to rename geographic landmarks.
cnn.com · +1 outlets