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entertainment2 years ago•13 min saved

Hollywood Braces for Economic Fallout as Actors' Strike Intensifies

The ongoing Screen Actors Guild strike is disrupting the machinery of awards season, with actors unable to participate in promotional activities. Indie distributors and foreign productions may gain an advantage as they have secured strike waivers. The article provides an early forecast of potential contenders for the biggest Academy races, including films like "Oppenheimer," "Poor Things," "Killers of the Flower Moon," and "The Color Purple." The article also discusses potential nominees in the Best Actor, Best Actress, Supporting Actor, and Supporting Actress categories.

via Vulture|

#awards-season #contenders #entertainment

entertainment2 years ago•10 min saved

Comic-Con 2023: Fans Flock to Starless Event, Marvel Updates, and Epic Cosplay

Comic-Con International 2023 took place amidst the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike and the Screen Actors Guild strike, resulting in the absence of Hollywood presence. While some panels and programming acknowledged the strikes, others focused on the future of entertainment media and concerns about AI. Despite the absence of major studios and actors, fans showed solidarity with the striking writers and actors, emphasizing the importance of fair labor conditions in the entertainment industry. The strikes have raised awareness among fans about the struggles faced by industry workers and the potential impact on their favorite shows and films.

via WIRED|

#comic-con-international #entertainment #fan-solidarity

entertainmenttechnology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Black Mirror: Joan's Nightmare and the Ranking of All Episodes"

The Black Mirror episode "Joan Is Awful" has become a symbol of the potential Screen Actor's Guild strike, as it explores the theme of AI replacing actors. The episode depicts a woman whose actions are turned into a biographical drama featuring an AI-generated likeness of Salma Hayek. The fear is that AI technology could render screen actors obsolete, leading to job loss and the unauthorized use of actors' likenesses. Sag-Aftra members are calling for regulations to protect against misuse and ensure fair compensation for the use of AI likenesses.

via The Guardian|

#ai-generated-likeness #black-mirror #deepfake-technology