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upi.com - Thomas Maresca - CJ ENM premieres AI-hybrid film as Korea movie industry seeks answers
CJ ENM premieres AI-hybrid film as Korea movie industry seeks answers
UPI

CJ ENM premiered its AI-hybrid film 'The House' in Seoul Thursday, presenting the low-budget occult thriller as a test case for AI use in Korea's struggling film industry. Photo by CJ ENM Actor Kim Shin-yong, seen here in 'The House,' said that…

gizmodo.com - Germain Lussier - The Films and Shows You Should Be Streaming in May 2026
The Films and Shows You Should Be Streaming in May 2026
Gizmodo | The Future Is Here

May is here, and while that brings the summer movie season in theaters, there are plenty of sizzling streaming suggestions too. Yes, it's time for the Nerd's Watch, the place to find out all the best genre titles coming to Netflix, Disney+, Hulu…

independent.co.uk - Kevin E G Perry - Oscars tighten rules to curb AI use in film
Oscars tighten rules to curb AI use in film
The Independent

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has updated its Oscar rules, primarily to restrict the use of artificial intelligence in eligible productions. New guidelines state that acting roles must be 'demonstrably performed by humans with…

scmp.com - Daniel Ren - Lights, camera, traction: China's EV race rolls out film-projecting headlights
Lights, camera, traction: China's EV race rolls out film-projecting headlights
South China Morning Post

China's latest electric vehicle (EV) innovations – from ultra-fast battery charging to headlights capable of projecting films – have drawn strong attention at Beijing's Auto China show, underscoring how the country's automotive…

variety.com - Michael Schneider - Taye Diggs to Launch Vertical Drama Studio Microhouse Films
Taye Diggs to Launch Vertical Drama Studio Microhouse Films
Variety

Taye Diggs is getting into the rapidly growing vertical drama business. The actor has partnered with producers Autumn Federici (“All For Love,” “Forever”), Shelby Stone, James Black (“All-American”) and…

variety.com - Gene Maddaus - Karen Bass Joins Mayoral Rival Nithya Raman in Supporting Unlimited Film Incentive
Karen Bass Joins Mayoral Rival Nithya Raman in Supporting Unlimited Film Incentive
Variety

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is the latest politician to back an unlimited state tax incentive for film and TV production, following a similar move by her rival, Councilwoman Nithya Raman, last week. Bass is facing a tough fight for reelection on June 2…

gizmodo.com - Cheryl Eddy - The Next 'Blair Witch' Movie Is Bringing Back (Most of) the Creatives From the Original Film
The Next 'Blair Witch' Movie Is Bringing Back (Most of) the Creatives From the Original Film
Gizmodo | The Future Is Here

As much as 1999's The Blair Witch Project felt like a standalone—a low-budget, found-footage sensation that purported to explore the “true” story of its mysteriously missing main characters—the blockbuster hit spawned a…

indianexpress.com - AP - Oscars 2027: Academy changes rules for international films, acting categories; addresses AI usage in films
Oscars 2027: Academy changes rules for international films, acting categories; addresses AI usage in films
The Indian Express

The organization behind the Oscars is for the first time addressing the use of artificial intelligence in performances and scripts for the 2027 Academy Awards. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Friday released updates across many…

independent.co.uk - Jenny Garnsworthy - Billie Eilish says unexpected email sparked new concert film
Billie Eilish says unexpected email sparked new concert film
The Independent

Billie Eilish 's new concert film, Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour, originated from an unexpected email sent by acclaimed director James Cameron to her mother, proposing the idea. Eilish, who initially had no plans for a tour film, co-directed and…

independent.co.uk - Lindsey Bahr - Oscars organization expands international film eligibility, addresses AI in new rules
Oscars organization expands international film eligibility, addresses AI in new rules
The Independent

The organization behind the Oscars is for the first time addressing the eligibility of films that use artificial intelligence in new rules for the 2027 Academy Awards. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Friday released updates…

gizmodo.com - James Whitbrook - Zach Cregger Explains Why His 'Resident Evil' Movie Is Unlike Any of the Past Films
Zach Cregger Explains Why His 'Resident Evil' Movie Is Unlike Any of the Past Films
Gizmodo | The Future Is Here

Good Boy director Ben Leonberg has found his next horror. Sean Gunn teases Maxwell Lord's role in the DCU's future. Plus, Atomfall is making its way to TV. To me, my spoilers! Appearing as a guest on The Garry and Kenny Show (via World of Reel)…

digitalspy.com - Sam Warner - Where was The Devil Wears Prada 2 filmed? All the major filming locations
Where was The Devil Wears Prada 2 filmed? All the major filming locations
Digital Spy

After a very long wait for fans, The Devil Wears Prada 2 has finally landed in cinemas. The sequel to the 2006 smash hit sees Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt return as iconic characters Miranda Priestly, Andy Sachs and Emily Charlton.

hollywoodreporter.com - Etan Vlessing - Vancouver May Be Seeing Film and TV Production Rebound
Vancouver May Be Seeing Film and TV Production Rebound
The Hollywood Reporter

In late 2024, British Columbia increased its tax credits for foreign and local film production as just one building block to set the stage for a rebound in Hollywood activity in Vancouver. The local tax rebate for foreign projects shot locally…

thehindu.com - S.R. Praveen - 'Patriot' movie review: Mohanlal-Mammootty film is engaging and brave despite its predictability
'Patriot' movie review: Mohanlal-Mammootty film is engaging and brave despite its predictability
The Hindu

An almost archaic communication method takes center stage when the characters played by Mammootty and Mohanlal first make contact in Mahesh Narayanan's Patriot, well into the film's second half. It would seem apt in a way, hinting at the vintage…

deadline.com - Melanie Goodfellow - Netflix's Shark Thriller Sequel 'Under Paris 2' Begins Filming
Netflix's Shark Thriller Sequel 'Under Paris 2' Begins Filming
Deadline

Under Paris 2, the sequel to Netflix 's 2024 hit Seine-set shark thriller, has begun shooting in the South of France with Alexandre Aja in the director's seat. Expectations are high for the production with the original remaining the second…

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