Variety's 2026 Entertainment and Technology Summit, presented by EY, convened a diverse group of executives, marketing professionals, entrepreneurs, and creators from the film, television, and gaming industries on Thursday. The event featured a full day of keynote speakers, panel discussions…
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Warner Bros. has initiated a novel promotional campaign for its forthcoming sci-fi action film, "The End of Oak Street," by collaborating with the artificial intelligence-driven podcast "DogPack." This partnership leverages the unique format of an AI-hosted podcast to engage audiences…
U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín approved a $1.5 billion settlement on Monday, marking what is believed to be the largest payout ever for a U.S. copyright suit. This settlement resolves a 2024 copyright infringement lawsuit filed by a group…
Filmmaker Christopher Nolan stated this week that young audiences are rapidly rejecting content generated by artificial intelligence, labeling it "AI slop." Nolan, known for directing films such as "Oppenheimer" and "The Dark Knight," expressed his observations on the immediate…
Actor and director Andy Serkis is currently in New Zealand working on "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum," slated for a late 2027 release by Warner Bros. Serkis, who will reprise his role as Gollum and direct…
AI image generator Midjourney is demanding that major Hollywood studios, including Disney, Universal, and Warner Bros., reveal their specific uses of artificial intelligence. This move comes as Midjourney defends itself against a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by these studios last…