Hollywood Faces a New Reality as Synthetic Actors Enter Production
Studio executives and casting directors are grappling with hyper-realistic digital avatars that could soon challenge human actors for screen time.
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Culver City Transforms Quietly Into Hollywoods AI Film Hub
Culver City is quietly positioning itself as the epicenter for generative artificial intelligence in filmmaking, attracting top-tier engineering talent and major studios alike.
Director Travis Knight Says Amazon Undervalued Theatrical Run for Masters of the Universe
Director Travis Knight expresses frustration over Amazon's streaming-first strategy for Masters of the Universe, despite the movie dominating Prime Video viewership charts.
Ridley Scott Returns to Directing Universe With a New Alien Film
Ridley Scott is officially developing a brand new Alien feature that picks up from his previous prequels rather than following the recent Romulus storyline.
Why Ellen Burstyn Actually Agreed to Star in The Exorcist Believer
At 93, legendary actor Ellen Burstyn has made peace with her brief return to the iconic horror franchise, using her massive paycheck to fund a university scholarship program.
How Batman v Superman Pushed Jesse Eisenberg Into Directing
Actor Jesse Eisenberg credits the harsh critical reception and a Razzie Award for his role in Batman v Superman as the catalyst for his pivot to directing.
Disney Research Studios Honored With 2026 Engineering Emmy Award
The Television Academy recognizes Disney Research Studios with a 2026 Engineering Emmy for groundbreaking contributions to broadcast and film technology.
Ben Affleck Reflects on Justice League Production and Why He Passed on Star Wars
Ben Affleck recently opened up about his deeply negative experience filming Justice League, calling it the low point of his career, while explaining why he turned down a chance to direct Star Wars.
Why Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Digger Rewires the Climate Movie
Alejandro González Iñárritu’s critically panned film Digger forces audiences to rethink how cinema addresses corporate power and climate change.
