Entertainment industry

In the fast-paced world of communication, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been nothing short of revolutionary. As we mark the one-year milestone of AI's pervasive influence, it is imperative to explore the ways in which this technology has reshaped the landscape, from entertainment to enterprise communication.How significant can technology like AI be for communication?“Our storytelling is a big part of what makes us human. AI will make everyone a storytelling and communication superhero,” says Rajat…

The sudden passing of Matthew Perry sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, but the autopsy report added a more surprising element, suggesting that Perry's demise resulted from excessive ketamine consumption and other medications in his system. More devastating details about the star's final days were recently revealed in a report obtained by PageSix. The report claims that due to the excessive consumption of some drugs, the FRIENDS star became "angry and mean". FILE PHOTO: Cast member Matthew Perry…

Image: Roy Rochlin / Stringer (Getty Images)Variety has released a report on what’s going on behind the scenes between the Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers and the two guilds that are striking for fair pay, AI protections, and other existential issues. It seems, however, that the AMPTP isn’t coming back to the table precisely because the guilds have not immediately offered concessions on those exact line items. Samsung Galaxy Fold 5: Hands-on first Impressions of Samsung's Big-Screen Flagship…

Earlier in the month, the Directors Guild of America (DGA) reached a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers (AMPTP). Because the WGA Strike is about to reach its second month, and SAG-AFTRA may also strike (depending on how things shake out soon), it initially seemed like the DGA had managed to avoid helping bring Hollywood to a complete standstill. But as it turns out, things aren’t entirely as sunny as they seemed for the DGA.Stay in Your Seats, It's Gonna Be a Bumpy Flight |…

Even Joe Biden is sick of annoying and excessive fees. To take action, the president is reportedly hosting executives from the likes of SeatGeek, Live Nation Ticketmaster, Airbnb, xBk, DICE, TickPick, Wisconsin’s Pablo Center at the Confluence, and Rhode Island’s Newport Festivals Foundation at the White House today to put a stop to surprising junk fees.Time to Tackle the Taylor Swift Ticketmaster Turmoil | TechModoThe White House says that Biden is set to announce what the aforementioned companies are doing to target or…

Hollywood’s managed to avoid another strike, at least with its directors.On late Saturday night, the Directors Guild of America (DGA) reached a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers (AMPTP) to form a new labor contract. Under this new three-year deal, directors will receive increased wages and benefits (5% in the first year, then 4% and 3.5% for years two and three), and a 76% boost in residuals from international streaming. Most importantly, they’ll receive protections against…

MoviePass announced it’s ready for the limelight, again. The resurrected company that was most-known for its epic-scale blowout and collapse just a few years ago is once again back and ready to cause trouble with a subscription service promising cheaper movies, though this time it’s promising to act far more tame than its last attempt.Twitter Is Shifting Right | Future TechThe company announced Thursday it was opening up its subscription service nationwide just in time for the Memorial Day weekend. Subscription plans…

It’s setting up to be a slow year for Hollywood productions. Leadership for SAG-AFTRA, the national guild for screen actors, unanimously voted to send a strike authorization vote to its members. The guild represents over 160,000 entertainment and media professionals, and all of them now have an email in their inboxes: do they support a strike?ChatGPT’s Creator Buddies Up to Congress | Future TechOver the past year entertainment unions have had overwhelming strike support during the lead up to contract negotiations. From…

During the promotional event for his movie The Super Mario Bros, Jack Black conveys his praise for the video game adapted popular HBO Max series, The Last of Us. Jack Black (Image Credit: Leon Bennett/FilmMagic) In a recent interview, Bowser voice actor Black stated that he is a big fan of live-action adaptations of video games as long as they keep the vibe true. He filled HBO’s recent adapted hit series The Last of Us with praises. The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Image Credit: Nintendo) Black said, “The Last…

Live Nation Entertainment, the company that’s owned Ticketmaster since 2010, knows it’s hard out there for music fans. Really, it does. That’s why the company, which faced massive public pushback earlier this year in the aftermath of a Taylor Swift ticket sale meltdown, has proposed a (kind of) solution. As part of Live Nation’s quarterly earnings report on Thursday, the company also announced its support for what it’s calling a “FAIR Ticketing Act.” In a separate blogpost, the entertainment goliath outlined a set of…