Jeff Troeber 12/6/25 Jeff Troeber 12/6/25

Matthew McConaughey, Michael Caine Team Up for AI-Generated Versions of Their Voices

Actors Matthew McConaughey and Michael Caine have teamed with AI audio company ElevenLabs to produce virtual replications of their famous voices.

Jeff Troeber 12/5/25 Jeff Troeber 12/5/25

Is Hollywood on track to be renamed HollyFlix?

Netflix has agreed Warner Bros Discovery's TV, film studios and streaming division for $72 billion, a deal that would hand control of one of Hollywood's most prized and oldest assets to the streaming pioneer.

Jeff Troeber 12/4/25 Jeff Troeber 12/4/25

Remembering Dedo Weigert, Oscar-Winning Lighting Pioneer

The cinematographer-turned-inventor who transformed film lighting with his revolutionary Dedolight system passed away

Jeff Troeber 12/4/25 Jeff Troeber 12/4/25

Remembering Jack Ofield

SDSU Emeritus Professor of Film in the School of Theatre, Television, and Film Jack (John) Ofield has passed away at 91.

Jeff Troeber 12/3/25 Jeff Troeber 12/3/25

“In space no one can hear you scream.”

Barbara Gips, who wrote evocative catchphrases for movie advertising campaigns — most famously “In space no one can hear you scream” for the hit 1979 science-fiction horror film “Alien” has died.

Jeff Troeber 11/11/25 Jeff Troeber 11/11/25

The new tech making movie car stunts more realistic

Pixomondo is the visual effects studio behind Star Trek and House of the Dragon. Reporting for BBC Tech Now, Alasdair Keane heads behind the scenes of their new studio in Canada to see how their latest technology is making movie car stunts more realistic.

Jeff Troeber 10/23/25 Jeff Troeber 10/23/25

YouTube Just Ate TV. It’s Only Getting Started

In two decades, the app has grown from a user-generated circus into the most powerful platform on earth, according to an article in The Hollywood Reporter.

Jeff Troeber 10/16/25 Jeff Troeber 10/16/25

Drew Struzan, artist of iconic movie posters, dies at 78

Drew Struzan, the artist behind the posters for several iconic films and franchises, including Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Harry Potter, has died Monday at the age of 78

Jeff Troeber 9/29/25 Jeff Troeber 9/29/25

Trump says US to impose 100% tariff on movies made outside the country

Trump said on Monday he would impose a 100% tariff on all films produced overseas that are then sent into the U.S., repeating a threat made in May that would upend Hollywood's global business model.

Jeff Troeber 9/4/25 Jeff Troeber 9/4/25

22 TV series to receive film tax credit

22 TV series to receive film tax credit. Applications to shoot in California increase 400% - LA Times

Jeff Troeber 9/4/25 Jeff Troeber 9/4/25

Here’s the $2,000 fully AI-generated ad that aired during the NBA Finals

Here’s the $2,000 fully AI-generated ad that aired during the NBA Finals.

Jeff Troeber 9/4/25 Jeff Troeber 9/4/25

Disney, Universal sue image creator Midjourney for copyright infringement

For those using Midjourney for their AI creations, you want to pause.

Jeff Troeber 6/23/25 Jeff Troeber 6/23/25

SAG-AFTRA and Video Game Employers Reach Tentative Agreement on Interactive Media Contract

The biggest news in the gaming industry since the release of the Nintendo Switch 2! SAG-AFTRA and Video Game Employers Reach Tentative Agreement on Interactive Media Contract; National Board to Review

Jeff Troeber 6/11/25 Jeff Troeber 6/11/25

The Wall Street Journal Tested Google Veo and Runway to Create an AI Film

From the technology consultant with the WSJ, this is a great glimpse into AI movie making.

Jeff Troeber 6/8/25 Jeff Troeber 6/8/25

AI Just Faked An Entire Auto Show So Well It’s Creepy

I called BS when I first saw this. I was wrong. And this is as of NOW. If artificial intelligence worries you this video might send you over the edge with a fake auto show.