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Several Hollywood studios and influential figures have partnered with artificial intelligence companies, sparking debate about AI's role in creative industries, with some defending its use as a creative aid.
Director Lilly Wachowski has stated that Hollywood studios are unwilling to finance her new $10 million thriller, 'The Hunted,' because it features an entirely transgender cast. She expressed frustration that the industry is not interested in making a film with a "wall-to-wall trans cast."
Hollywood studios are utilizing Samsung TV Plus to offer free full-season samples, testing its effectiveness in driving subscriptions and ticket sales for other platforms.
The proposed $110 billion merger between Hollywood studios Paramount and Warner Bros has been put on hold following a legal challenge, with operations remaining separate until a final verdict or June 2027.
Hollywood studios and streamers praised the guilds for reaching labor peace as the DGA overwhelmingly ratified a new four-year contract, marking a significant contrast to the severe strikes of three years prior.
Two low-budget Gen Z horror films, 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession,' are gaining significant public interest and commercially outperforming some of Hollywood's most expensive productions.
Following a strike three years ago, Hollywood studios and unions have reached an agreement to establish new protections against the misuse of artificial intelligence, particularly concerning the reproduction of actors' voices and synthetic dialogue.
An episode of South Park featuring Cartman as a robot named Awesom-O is seen as an inadvertent prediction of Hollywood studios using AI for content creation.
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) overwhelmingly approved a new four-year contract deal with Hollywood studios, officially ratifying the agreement. The deal, which includes some cuts to the health plan, was approved with a 90% vote.
Hollywood studios showcased some of their most anticipated new films for the coming years at CinemaCon, including updates on 'Avengers' and a new project for Ariana Grande.
Cannes Film Festival director Thierry Fremaux commented on Hollywood studios' decreasing presence at film festivals, suggesting that their reduced participation in Cannes reflects a broader trend.
As new leaders assume power in Hollywood, studios are assessing their operating styles, noting a trend towards polish but a lack of candor compared to previous generations of executives.
Walt Disney World has announced new details for 'The Magic of Disney Animation' at Disney's Hollywood Studios, including an Audio-Animatronics figure of Olaf from Frozen leading an Animation Academy.
WGA-nominated writers David Koepp and Ronald Bronstein are advocating for healthcare to be the top bargaining priority for the Writers Guild of America in upcoming negotiations with Hollywood studios.
TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, is reportedly developing a new application designed to challenge traditional Hollywood studios and expand its presence in the entertainment sector.
Private credit groups BlackRock and Oaktree have taken control of MBS Group, a top supplier to Hollywood studios, following an entertainment industry slowdown that impacted the soundstage servicer.
David Ellison has threatened to move Paramount's operations out of California if the state's Attorney General does not negotiate a settlement in the antitrust lawsuit blocking the Warner Bros. Discovery merger. The California Attorney General has criticized this move as a 'blackmail' attempt.
Peter Bart discusses Seth Rogen's portrayal of a fictional studio executive on TV, contrasting the character's successful deal-making with the stalled machinery of real Hollywood studios.
Director Tim Burton is reportedly in a quiet rebellion against Hollywood studios, specifically criticizing them over a scene involving actor Nicolas Cage.
Hollywood studios are reportedly utilizing artificial intelligence to make subtle tweaks to their movies, but are largely keeping quiet about the extent and methods of this technological integration.
Hollywood studios are increasingly sourcing new content ideas from Reddit, with the success of A24's 'Backrooms' highlighting the platform's role as an organic idea incubator.
Hollywood studios and the actors' union have reportedly made progress in discussions regarding artificial intelligence concerns, with union leaders noting common ground since the 2023 strike as performers vote on the latest contract.
SAG-AFTRA and Hollywood studios have reached a new tentative labor agreement, bringing an end to negotiations for a new contract. This deal awaits ratification by union members.
Hollywood productions are increasingly adopting sustainable practices, with companies like EcoSet helping to divert materials from landfills and reuse them for future projects or donate them to non-profits. This initiative aims to reduce waste and promote environmental responsibility within the film industry.
Filmmakers are questioning why Hollywood studios are hesitant to release romantic comedies in theaters, despite their potential to boost ticket sales.
The Writers Guild of America and Hollywood studios have reached a tentative four-year agreement after several weeks of negotiations, potentially resolving their dispute. This follows a months-long strike by the union in 2023.
SAG-AFTRA is putting a pin in negotiations with the major Hollywood studios, for now.
Timing is everything in TV sales and the Hollywood studios have decided they like the timing of London in February. For the distribution arms of the Hollywood studios London comes ahead of the LA Scre
Paramount has joined Disney in sending cease and desist letters to ByteDance, accusing the company's AI models, Seedance and Seedream, of illegally using copyrighted material from their studios.
THe’Monsters, Inc.’ themed land, Monstropolis is set to open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Disney World in 2027. The news was announced Saturday at D23.
Hollywood studios are increasingly looking beyond traditional talent scouting to invest directly in the careers of online creators, seeking new avenues for content development.
The 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' comic arc explores how to reset the superhero when he is a critical character for two Hollywood studios, aiming to give Tom Holland a more mature hero while navigating movie studio complexities.
The British government announced it is likely to intervene in the proposed $110 billion merger of Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global, potentially complicating the megamerger of the two Hollywood studios.
Hollywood studios are increasingly seeking new terminology to describe their films, often avoiding words like 'sequel' and 'reboot' in favor of terms such as 'companion piece,' as seen with Sony's 'The Social Reckoning' not being a 'Social Network' sequel.
Mad Max creator George Miller is reportedly looking for Hollywood studios to produce one last Mad Max movie and a TV show before he sells the franchise rights.
Major Hollywood studios have slammed Canada's CRTC for ordering American digital platforms to contribute 15 percent of their Canadian revenues to subsidizing local indie production, calling the move 'discriminatory investment obligations'.
Major Hollywood studios, including Netflix and Sony, are engaged in a bidding war for the rights to the upcoming Battlefield movie.
Disney unveiled the first trailer for "Avengers: Doomsday," featuring the return of key characters, and new footage for "Mandalorian & Grogu" at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. Several other studios also previewed upcoming films and new theatrical experiences during the event.
A new Muppets-themed Rock 'n' Roller Coaster is set to replace the Aerosmith ride at Hollywood Studios, featuring celebrity cameos like Kelly Clarkson, Travis Barker, and 'Weird Al' Yankovic.
Predictions for the Cannes Film Festival 2026 suggest a robust competition slate driven by legendary auteurs like Pedro Almodovar and Nicolas Winding Refn, even as Hollywood studios are expected to sit out.
SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin gave a small update on the union leadership’s ongoing negotiations with the major Hollywood studios during Sunday night’s Actor Awards.
Major Hollywood film studios, including Paramount, Netflix, Warner Bros., Sony, and Disney, have collectively condemned a new artificial intelligence model developed by ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok.
Artificial intelligence is increasingly seen as a major disruptive force for Hollywood studios, with capabilities like generating "billion-dollar movies in one prompt" raising concerns across the industry.