The Hollywood Reporter
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AI industry engages in politics, prompts, and music labeling · 3 sources tracked
The AI industry is actively engaging in political advocacy, with a super PAC network backed by AI executives attempting to influence lawmakers nationwide. Meanwhile, a study found that ads for ChatGPT appear on over a q…
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AI's Potential Impact on Book Publishing Explored
The Hollywood Reporter is exploring how AI might impact the book publishing industry. The article questions whether AI-generated content could flood the market with low-quality material, potentially devaluing human auth…
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Major music labels demand ban on AI-generated songs from global charts
A coalition of major music labels, including Sony, Universal, and Warner, is urging chart companies worldwide to disqualify AI-generated "slop songs" from official rankings. This move comes amid a surge of tens of thous…
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Golden Globes acquisition faces fraud lawsuit from former HFPA members
A lawsuit has been filed against Penske Media Corporation and Eldridge Industries, alleging a fraudulent scheme to acquire the Golden Globe Awards. The plaintiffs, members of the Hollywood Foreign Press, claim that Pens…
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Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery merger paused amid creator concerns · 1 source tracked
Paramount has agreed to pause its proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery until June 1, 2027, or until litigation to block the merger is resolved. This pause, however, does not alleviate the anxietie…
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New Hulu Series "Furious" Earns Perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes
The new crime drama "Furious" has premiered on Hulu and Disney Plus, earning a perfect 100% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. The series stars Emmy Rossum as an FBI agent who goes undercover to catch a female seria…
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Indian court rules OpenAI did not infringe ANI copyright; QVC hosts unionize over AI fears
An Indian court has ruled that OpenAI's use of content from news agency ANI to train its ChatGPT service does not constitute copyright infringement. This decision marks a significant legal precedent in India regarding t…
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Ted Lasso Season 4 Reportedly Recaptures "Season One Magic"
Reports indicate that the upcoming season of "Ted Lasso" is capturing the "season one magic" that defined its initial success. The Hollywood Reporter has published a comprehensive piece detailing the journey to "Ted Las…
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Fortnite's AI Darth Vader sparks union dispute over voice cloning
Fortnite has integrated an AI-powered Darth Vader that speaks with the voice of James Earl Jones, generated by Google Gemini 2.0 Flash and ElevenLabs Flash v2.5. This feature, launched on May 16, 2025, allows players to…
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Peacock achieves profitability driven by World Cup and reality TV
Peacock, the streaming service owned by NBCUniversal, has achieved profitability for the first time, reporting an adjusted EBITDA of $189 million in the second quarter. This financial milestone was primarily driven by t…
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Netflix Buys Ben Affleck's AI Company InterPositive for $587 Million
Netflix has acquired InterPositive, an AI company founded by Ben Affleck in 2022, for $587 million. The company's focus is on leveraging AI to enhance visual effects in filmmaking while preserving the creative aspects o…
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Darren Aronofsky's AI Firm Primordial Soup Seeks $15M Funding
Filmmaker Darren Aronofsky's artificial intelligence company, Primordial Soup, is reportedly seeking to raise $15 million. The funds will support the company's efforts in the AI and film industry. This fundraising initi…
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Peter Thiel's AI Tribunal pivots from journalist trials to model scoring
Peter Thiel's AI Tribunal, initially established to put journalists on trial, has shifted its focus to a scoreboard model. This new approach aims to evaluate and rank AI models, moving away from its previous adversarial…
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Veteran filmmaker reluctantly adopts AI tools after 15 years in traditional movie production
A seasoned filmmaker with 15 years of experience in traditional movie production has reluctantly embraced AI tools for his work. He acknowledges the growing integration of artificial intelligence in the film industry an…
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Music industry groups demand AI labels on streaming services
A coalition of music industry groups is advocating for mandatory AI-generated labels on music distributed through streaming services. This push aims to ensure transparency for consumers regarding the origin of music, pa…
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Netflix's 'The American Experiment' Earns Perfect Score on Rotten Tomatoes
Netflix's new historical documentary series, "The American Experiment," has achieved a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The five-part series, which focuses on the era of the American Revolution and features histor…
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Netflix cancels hit show "The Boroughs" despite top ratings and acclaim
Netflix has canceled the show "The Boroughs" despite its critical acclaim and high viewership. The series, which starred Alfred Molina, Geena Davis, and Alfre Woodard, achieved a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes and topped …
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Hasbro faces backlash over AI voice cloning clauses for Peppa Pig child actors
Hasbro is facing significant backlash from the entertainment industry over new contract clauses that would allow the company to indefinitely clone and reuse child actors' voices for its Peppa Pig franchise. The Agents o…
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Netflix cancels 'The Boroughs' despite high scores and viewership
Netflix has unexpectedly canceled the series 'The Boroughs' despite strong viewership and a high critical score of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes. The show's star, Geena Davis, expressed confusion and disappointment over the de…
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News Corp gives One Nation free advertising; AFR graphic uses AI data
News Corp's Daily Telegraph provided significant front-page coverage for Pauline Hanson's One Nation party's "Fire the Liar" fundraising campaign, effectively acting as free advertising. Separately, the Australian Finan…