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entertainment1 year ago

Justine Bateman Declares End of 'Woke Era' Post-Trump Victory

Justine Bateman, known for her role in 'Family Ties,' has spoken out about the social climate during the Biden administration, likening it to George Orwell's '1984' due to the pressure to conform to certain opinions on social media. Bateman expressed relief after Trump's election, despite backlash from peers, and emphasized the importance of free expression without fear of social ostracism. She advocates for open dialogue and rejects the notion of being labeled by political or social affiliations, focusing instead on individual freedom and character.

entertainment1 year ago

Justine Bateman Declares End of 'Woke Era' Following Trump's Election Win

Actress Justine Bateman declared the end of the 'woke era' following Donald Trump's 2024 presidential victory, attributing the shift to a loss of 'mob mentality momentum' that previously enforced political correctness. During a Fox News appearance, Bateman discussed a cultural 'spiritual shift' and critiqued social media reactions to Trump's win through her humorous #SocialMediaVideoCritique series, focusing on film elements like lighting and camera angles rather than the content of the outbursts.

entertainment2 years ago

AI Protections in SAG-AFTRA Deal Face Opposition from Justine Bateman and Disabled Actors

Justine Bateman, known for her role in "Family Ties," opposes the tentative deal reached between SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP to resolve the actors strike, citing concerns over AI protections. While guild leaders claim the deal includes robust AI protections, Bateman argues that the agreement falls short and plans to explain the violating AI permissions in the actual deal document. She believes the use of generative AI will disrupt the industry and urges union members not to ratify the deal if they want to continue working. SAG-AFTRA members will begin voting on the deal's ratification on November 14.

entertainment2 years ago

Justine Bateman Criticizes SAG-AFTRA's AI Provisions

Justine Bateman, actress-writer-filmmaker, expressed her dissatisfaction with the provisions surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) in the new contract reached between SAG-AFTRA and studios/streamers. Bateman believes that the inclusion of AI objects resembling humans in the agreement allows studios to replace human actors, which she considers a violation of the union contract. She emphasized the importance of human involvement in the film industry and urged actors and crew members to stand up against the use of generative AI. Bateman plans to read the actual contract and highlight the AI-related issues.

entertainment2 years ago

Justine Bateman Criticizes AI Provisions in SAG-AFTRA Deal, Warns of Actors' Replacement

Justine Bateman, filmmaker and AI advisor for SAG-AFTRA, criticizes the tentative agreement between the union and major studios, urging members to reject it if they want to continue working. Bateman argues that integrating generative AI into the industry will lead to the replacement of human actors and crews, ultimately undermining the essence of filmmaking. She believes that studio executives are prioritizing technology over human creativity and warns of the potential consequences for actors and crew members. Voting on the agreement begins this week.

entertainmenttechnology2 years ago

Hollywood's Writers Strike Sparks Concerns Over AI's Role in Entertainment Industry

Actress and computer scientist Justine Bateman has urged actors to demand "iron-clad protection" against the use of their image and voice as artificial intelligence (AI) could disrupt the entertainment industry. Bateman said AI had to be addressed now or never, and that this was the last time any labour action would be effective in the business. The Writer's Guild of America (WGA) has proposed blocking the use of AI to write or rewrite literary material, but the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers rejected the proposal.

entertainment2 years ago

The Impact of AI on Hollywood's Future Workforce.

Justine Bateman warns that Hollywood studios are planning to use AI to replace writers, actors, and more, and that the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike and negotiations have never been more critical. Bateman, who has a degree in Computer Science, explains that AI is trained on all past work, resulting in a regurgitation of past material. She warns SAG actors to have iron-clad protection against AI and demands that the AMPTP engage with the WGA. Bateman believes that if the Directors Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild can't get restrictions on AI, there's no other choice but to strike.

lifestyle2 years ago

Justine Bateman's Empowering Message on Aging and Beauty

Hollywood star Justine Bateman has slammed social media for telling women young and old that they need plastic surgery, saying "it's an effing lie" that there's something wrong with their face. Bateman suggested that women first deal with their deeper fears before doing something to their looks. She also advised young women not to be on social media so much and instead live in the real world, travel, learn a language, and enjoy being young with little to no responsibilities instead of worrying about their looks.

lifestyle2 years ago

Justine Bateman's Candid Thoughts on Embracing Aging and Online Criticism

Justine Bateman, a 57-year-old filmmaker and actor, advocates for aging naturally and avoiding cosmetic procedures. She believes that people's fear of aging and its impact on their lives existed before their faces started changing. Bateman's comments on embracing wrinkles and gray hair have resonated with many, including a 16-year-old girl who was no longer afraid of getting old. Bateman's book, Face: One Square Foot of Skin, explores the topic of aging.

lifestyle2 years ago

Andie MacDowell Embraces Aging and Defies Beauty Standards.

Actress Andie MacDowell, who is turning 65 in April, has spoken out in support of aging naturally and embracing gray hair. She said women in their 60s should be enjoying their last years of life, not stressing about their appearance or trying to live up to unrealistic beauty standards. Her comments follow "Family Ties" actress Justine Bateman's recent criticism of Botox and fillers amid people criticizing her appearance. Bateman said she has no interest in getting work done and urged women to forget about their faces and focus on their lives.

entertainment2 years ago

Justine Bateman on Aging Naturally and Criticism Over Her Appearance

Justine Bateman, the actor, writer, and director, spoke candidly about aging, Hollywood's obsession with youth, and cosmetic surgery. She feels sad that women are distracted from the things they're meant to do in life with the consuming idea that they've got to fix their face before anything else can happen. Bateman examined the ubiquitous nature of cosmetic surgery and pondered what could happen if society simply rejected the notion that an aging woman's face needs to be fixed. She likes looking in the mirror and seeing that evidence of who she is and thinks her face represents who she is.

entertainment2 years ago

Justine Bateman Embraces Natural Aging and Defends Her "Old" Face

Justine Bateman, the Family Ties alum, shared her thoughts on aging naturally and not opting for cosmetic surgery. She believes that her face represents who she is and defines the beauty in aging as being in the eye of the beholder. She feels sad that younger women are distracted from enjoying life by the idea of fixing their face before anything else can happen.

entertainment2 years ago

Justine Bateman embraces natural aging and slams obsession with her 'old' face.

Actress Justine Bateman, known for her role in "Family Ties," opened up about the internet's fascination with her aging appearance. Bateman, who is now 57, said she was surprised to see an autocomplete search for "looks old" when she Googled herself at age 42. She also shared her thoughts on cosmetic procedures, saying she feels "sad" for people who obsess over their looks and that she likes feeling like a different person than she was at 20. Bateman added that she thinks her face represents who she is and that she likes it.

lifestyle2 years ago

Justine Bateman Proudly Embraces Her Natural Aging Process

Justine Bateman, the 57-year-old filmmaker and former "Family Ties" star, is embracing aging and avoiding cosmetic procedures like Botox and fillers. In a recent interview with "60 Minutes Australia," Bateman said she likes looking in the mirror and seeing the evidence of her age. She also expressed sadness for young women who feel the need to undergo cosmetic procedures to delay signs of aging, calling it a distraction from the things they're meant to do in life. Bateman has previously written about the dangers of fearing aging and society's beauty standards in her books "Fame: The Hijacking of Reality" and "Face: One Square Foot of Skin."

entertainment2 years ago

Justine Bateman embraces her wrinkles and confronts obsession with her 'old' face.

Actress Justine Bateman, 57, says she doesn't care about people's obsession with her aging face and thinks she looks "rad." She feels sad for women who use Botox and filler to prevent wrinkles and thinks "they're just not enjoying life." Bateman's most recent book, "Face: One Square Foot of Skin," focuses on the subject of aging and the pressure society puts on women to look young. Although she sometimes wonders what she would look like after a little plastic surgery, she has no interest.