Entertainment
Tech Giants Focus on AI and Entertainment
Google showcased 11 AI-generated short films at a Manhattan event, sparking interest in the tech giant’s creative efforts. Meanwhile, legal disputes over stolen film data and new celebrity additions to TV shows highlight ongoing issues in the entertainment industry.
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Rolling Stone
Jonas will appear as a coach alongside Queen Latifah and Riley Green, with Palmer replacing Carson Daly as host
2026-08-04 21:55 UTC
Deadline
UPDATE: The producer of the World War II spy thriller Fortitude has added a claim of defamation to his lawsuit against Netflix over the theft of the hard drive of the upcoming film after it was delivered to the streamer’s headquarters for screening and possible purchase. In the lawsuit, Simon
2026-08-04 22:00 UTC
Deadline
In the era of network television, viewers used to lose a lot of their value once they hit 50 when it came to entertainment programming as advertisers are targeting the adults 18-49 demographic. Add to that the long-time stigma over shows with all-female leads, especially in a non-procedural setting,
2026-08-04 22:05 UTC
Variety
I was about 15 minutes into Google’s AI short-film screening when I realized I had nearly finished my popcorn. Granted, the bag was small. But the rapid munching was a natural consequence of my piqued intrigue late last month as the tech giant showcased 11 AI-generated short films at Manhattan’s art
2026-08-04 22:06 UTC