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Actor Martin Short's Daughter Katherine Short Dies at 42 in Apparent Suicide
entertainment9 hours ago

Actor Martin Short's Daughter Katherine Short Dies at 42 in Apparent Suicide

Katherine Hartley Short, the 42-year-old daughter of actor Martin Short, died at her Hollywood Hills home in an apparent suicide, according to law enforcement. A Los Angeles social worker with degrees from NYU and USC, she ran a private practice, worked with Bring Change 2 Mind, and was involved with Amae Health. Following her death, Martin Short postponed several dates on his joint comedy tour with Steve Martin, and his family asked for privacy.

via Los Angeles Times|
#entertainment#hollywood#katherine-short
Quaid Critiques Hollywood’s Left Turn, Praises Trump’s Energy and Genuineness
entertainment3 days ago

Quaid Critiques Hollywood’s Left Turn, Praises Trump’s Energy and Genuineness

Dennis Quaid says Hollywood has swung too far left and, on Pastor Greg Laurie’s show, praises Donald Trump as surprisingly approachable, genuinely interested in voters’ concerns, and full of energy. Quaid identifies as a common-sense independent leaning conservative and suggests a broader spiritual shift in America that could bring Republicans and Democrats closer, reflecting on his Reagan-era experiences and current political climate.

via Yahoo News New Zealand|
#dennis-quaid#donald-trump#entertainment
Obama allegedly scolded Sony chief after The Interview hack
technology4 days ago

Obama allegedly scolded Sony chief after The Interview hack

Former Sony Pictures CEO Michael Lynton recounts in a forthcoming memoir that President Obama phoned him soon after the Guardians of Peace hack, chiding the decision to fund The Interview for its plot about assassinating a North Korean leader. Lynton says he regrets greenlighting the movie and notes the hack’s fallout on the studio and staff; the memoir From Mistakes to Meaning hits shelves Feb. 24.

via Gizmodo|
#hollywood#michael-lynton#obama
Netflix-Led sentiment grows among WBD staff as sale trumps Paramount bid
business6 days ago

Netflix-Led sentiment grows among WBD staff as sale trumps Paramount bid

Warner Bros. Discovery staff sentiment has shifted in favor of Netflix’s plan to buy the studio and HBO Max over Paramount Skydance’s takeover bid, aided by Netflix’s assurances to keep the Warner Bros. brand and slate intact. While pockets remain skeptical about Netflix ownership and the theatrical model, many employees have warmed to the idea after a town-hall with Netflix leaders. WBD’s board is backing the Netflix deal ahead of a March 20 shareholder vote, and Paramount’s counteroffer window closes Feb. 23, leaving the outcome to ongoing negotiations. If the deal closes, Netflix could expand the business in ways such as consumer products and theme parks, while preserving much of the existing Warner Bros. structure and operations.

via Variety|
#business#hollywood#mergers-acquisitions
Hollywood fights to protect IP as China's AI boom takes center stage
technology6 days ago

Hollywood fights to protect IP as China's AI boom takes center stage

Hollywood is pressing copyright and likeness protections against ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0 after it produced a hyperreal Tom Cruise–Brad Pitt clip that triggered cease‑and‑desists from Netflix, Paramount, Warner Bros. and Disney; the company says safeguards are being added, but the broader fight centers on who sets default IP and safety standards for AI as Chinese open‑source models gain substantial market share, potentially reshaping the industry beyond this case.

via Axios|
#ai#bytedance#copyright
Hollywood roars as Seedance 2.0 AI videos trigger copyright backlash
technology8 days ago

Hollywood roars as Seedance 2.0 AI videos trigger copyright backlash

ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0 AI video tool, launched in China for Jianying and coming to CapCut globally, can generate hyper-realistic 15‑second clips (including AI versions of Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt) that have sparked Hollywood’s ire over copyright and likeness rights. Major studios and unions have issued cease‑and‑desist warnings, with Disney and Paramount taking action, while ByteDance pledges to strengthen safeguards and address IP concerns amid broader worries about jobs, ethics, and the future of AI-generated entertainment.

via TechSpot|
#bytedance#capcut#copyright-infringement
Hollywood A-Listers Bet on Global Auteur Cinema
entertainment9 days ago

Hollywood A-Listers Bet on Global Auteur Cinema

A wave of Hollywood stars is taking leading roles in European and other international films, drawn by creative freedom, risk-taking opportunities, and a shift away from Hollywood’s blockbuster/series-dominated model. With Berlinale lineup highlights like Rosebush Pruning and At the Sea, US actors are teaming with European directors on dramas and genre-bending projects (e.g., Full Phil, The Entertainment System Is Down), signaling a broader trend of American talent pursuing international cinema as US indie production wanes and audiences seek adventurous storytelling.

via Variety|
#auteur-filmmaking#berlin-film-festival#entertainment
ByteDance vows tighter safeguards for Seedance 2.0 after Hollywood copyright backlash
ai9 days ago

ByteDance vows tighter safeguards for Seedance 2.0 after Hollywood copyright backlash

ByteDance says it will strengthen safeguards on its Seedance 2.0 AI video generator after Disney, Paramount, and Hollywood trade groups accuse the tool of copyright infringement; major studios have issued cease-and-desist letters over impersonations of Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, and other IP, prompting ByteDance to emphasize it will prevent unauthorized use of intellectual property and likeness while continuing to develop responsible AI.

via The Verge|
#ai#ai-video#bytedance
ByteDance Tightens Seedance 2.0 Safeguards Amid Hollywood IP Backlash
technology9 days ago

ByteDance Tightens Seedance 2.0 Safeguards Amid Hollywood IP Backlash

ByteDance says it will strengthen safeguards on Seedance 2.0 after Hollywood groups and studios—including the MPA and Disney—issued cease-and-desist warnings over alleged widespread copyright infringement by the AI video tool; the dispute highlights growing tensions between AI developers and entertainment IP owners over the unauthorized use of copyrighted characters and likenesses, with Disney and Paramount Skydance among those pressuring ByteDance.

via CNBC|
#bytedance#cease-and-desist#copyright
On-Set Boundaries Crossed: 18 Revealing Misconduct Moments
entertainment10 days ago

On-Set Boundaries Crossed: 18 Revealing Misconduct Moments

BuzzFeed’s feature compiles 18 anecdotes of male actors allegedly crossing lines with their female costars, ranging from unsettling gifts and intimidating pranks to verbal abuse and boundary violations. The piece includes accounts from high-profile figures like Meryl Streep, Margot Robbie, Viola Davis, Bella Thorne, and Lucy Liu, along with reflections from some involved (and, in a few cases, their rebuttals), illustrating a troubling pattern across decades in Hollywood.

via BuzzFeed|
#celebrities#costars#entertainment
Sony Taps Pete Chiarelli to Write Fresh Charlie’s Angels Movie
film11 days ago

Sony Taps Pete Chiarelli to Write Fresh Charlie’s Angels Movie

Sony Pictures has hired Pete Chiarelli to script a new Charlie’s Angels film, with Deadline confirming the hire. Plot details and producers are not yet announced. This marks another effort to revive the franchise after the 2019 Elizabeth Banks-directed film underperformed at the box office, and it follows the series’ history from the 2000 hit and its 2003 sequel to the 2011 TV revival. Chiarelli, noted for The Proposal and involvement in Crazy Rich Asians, will write the new installment as Sony pursues a fresh take on the property.

via Deadline|
#charlies-angels#film#franchise