Variety
PulseAugur coverage of Variety — every cluster mentioning Variety across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
11 day(s) with sentiment data
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Mastodon user cites Variety article as reason to avoid Amazon
A user on Mastodon shared a link to a Variety article, expressing a negative sentiment towards Amazon. The post implies that the content of the Variety article provides a reason to avoid Amazon, with the user tagging th…
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Disney+ to stream Formula E racing globally from 2026
Disney+ has secured global streaming rights for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, starting with the 2026/27 season. The agreement will see over 140 territories worldwide broadcast the electric vehicle racing ser…
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Gundam Director: New Anime Explores AI Fears
Kenji Kamiyama, director of the new anime "Mobile Suit Gundam RG: XARX-ZERO," stated in a Variety interview that the series serves as a metaphor for anxieties surrounding artificial intelligence. The show explores theme…
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Brad Pitt sees AI as a tool to boost mid-budget films
Brad Pitt believes that artificial intelligence could be a valuable tool for the film industry, potentially enabling more mid-budget movies to be produced. He suggests that AI could assist with visual effects and other …
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Warner Bros. sparks backlash with AI dog podcast promo for 'The End of Oak Street' · 4 sources tracked
Warner Bros. has faced backlash for using an AI-generated dog podcast to promote its upcoming film, 'The End of Oak Street.' The 90-second promotional clip featured AI-animated dogs interviewing Starbuck, a dog actor fr…
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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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Super Mario Galaxy Movie Streams on Peacock After $1 Billion Box Office
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, a sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie, is set to begin streaming on Peacock on July 30th. The animated film, based on the Nintendo game Super Mario Galaxy, has achieved a global box offic…
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Amazon orders RoboCop TV series with Lodge 49 showrunner
Amazon has officially ordered an eight-episode television series based on the RoboCop franchise. Peter Ocko, known for his work on "The Office" and "The Leftovers," will serve as the showrunner for the adaptation. James…
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Judge halts $110B Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger for 14 days
A California judge has temporarily halted the proposed $110 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery for 14 days. This decision comes in response to a lawsuit filed by 12 states, led by California, wh…
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NYT criticizes AI 'slop' as Netflix reveals 300 titles used generative AI
The New York Times has published an article describing content generated by artificial intelligence as "AI slop," criticizing its length and generic nature. Meanwhile, Netflix has disclosed that approximately 300 of its…
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Jacqueline Fernandez launches AI avatar for book recommendations and life stories
Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez has launched an AI-powered digital avatar that will share her personal book recommendations and life reflections. Developed by Galleri5, Collective Artists Network's AI studio, the…
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AI-generated "Odysseus" movie aims to capitalize on Christopher Nolan film buzz
Filmmaker Ashkan Koosha is releasing "Odysseus: The Fall," an AI-generated reimagining of The Odyssey, aiming to capitalize on the buzz surrounding Christopher Nolan's upcoming adaptation. Fountain 0, the studio behind …
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George Lucas embraces AI for easier filmmaking, criticizes Hollywood focus groups
Filmmaker George Lucas believes artificial intelligence will make movie production easier and is an inevitable part of the future of filmmaking. He compares AI's integration into the industry to the advent of cars, sugg…
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AI avatar Tilly Norwood to star in new film "Misaligned"
Particle6 has announced a new film titled "Misaligned" that will star Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated digital avatar. The movie's plot centers on Norwood being manipulated by a rogue program to explore human emotions, fr…
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AI Golem Tilly Norwood Reportedly Tapped for Feature Film
Particle6 Productions is reportedly developing a feature-length film titled "Misaligned" starring their AI-generated character, Tilly Norwood. The movie is described as a coming-of-age story with existential AI themes, …
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AI-created Indian musical microdrama 'Mohini' releases debut track
An AI-created Indian musical microdrama titled 'Mohini – Khud Se Pyaar' has released its debut track, 'Angaat Aalay Ka'. The song and drama were developed using AI tools, with lyrics written by Amita Madhvani and music …
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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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StoReel launches AI microdrama production platform Canvas
StoReel has launched Canvas, an AI-powered platform designed to streamline the creation and monetization of microdramas. This new environment integrates scriptwriting, AI-generated storyboards, and optimized prompts for…
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SAG-AFTRA Leads 16,000+ Push for NO FAKES Act to Ban AI Deepfakes
Over 16,000 individuals have signed a letter urging the U.S. Congress to pass the NO FAKES Act. This proposed legislation aims to prohibit the creation and distribution of unauthorized AI-generated images and videos. Th…
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China's Film Industry Faces AI Compute, Tooling, and Distribution Hurdles
A recent Shanghai Forum highlighted significant challenges facing China's film industry as it looks to integrate AI into filmmaking. Key hurdles identified include the need for greater compute power, the development of …