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Why Did Marvel Use AI for Secret Invasion’s Opening Credits?
And so it begins….
The Actors Union’s No-Decision On Strike Plunges Hollywood Into More Turmoil
On July 12th, 1804, Alexander Hamilton died from a pistol duel with Aaron Burr. That event may also share the date with the day Hollywood died as SAG/AFTRA may join the WGA and strike, marking the first time in 60 years two unions were striking.
Big Sky Cinema Camera Features an Insane 18K Sensor
Montana is known as "Big Sky Country" because of its abundance of wide-open spaces and skies that stretch uninterrupted to the horizon. That definition is apt when describing the next big step in camera sensors:
Gladiator 2 crew members treated for burn injuries in ‘fireball’ stunt accident
Safety on set is of paramount importance, whether a one-person crew or a blockbuster set. The crew filming the sequel to Gladiator knows that all to well.
Comic-Con: Some Big Names To Sit Out Fan-Fest Amid Labor Unrest
San Diego's yearly big bay bonanza - Comic-Con - will be missing its big boats this year.
Advice for how writers can compete with ChatGPT
For writers, it may seem like the apocalypse is the next chapter in the profession. And to be sure the AI revolution will impact the work of penning. But fear not as there are ways to keep writing that AI has yet to touch.
Marvel Director Expects Fully AI-Generated Movies Within Two Years
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has given us fantastic special effects coupled with intense human emotions. In two years, half of that formula may be gone.
7 of the Weirdest AI-Generated Commercials...So Far
They're hilarious! These recent A.I. generated ads for beer, pizza, nuggets, and even presidents are hoot to watch. But if you look far beyond the crazy jaws and funky chompers of the "party people", you should be able to see a faint glimpse of the unemployment line.
IATSE Launches Commission on Artificial Intelligence
The WGA is negotiating on it, the DGA is hoping to soon, the IATSE is making it happen by bringing together all sides to address the 5 ton elephant staring in the window.
Hollywood’s Covid Protocols Get Expiration Date; Vaccine Mandate Will End
In September of 2020, with the ravages of Covid-19 escalating, the AMPTP and Hollywood Unions crafted a Return-to-Work agreement that laid out stringent protocols for sets, cast, and crew. That landmark agreement is now set to expire.
Why Hollywood writers’ strike won’t end soon. Here are six sticking points
t's been 15 years since the Writers Guild of America went on strike. And while there picket signs have changed very little, their landscape has changed dramatically. How long will the strike last? It could be awhile.
Are Instant Videos the Next Leap in AI tech?
OK, so we know that with just a bit of text input, AI can create PhD-level theme papers, gorgeous imagery, and amazing music cuts. But c'mon, can it really create videos? It appears so.
Film set safety bill gets traction
With the tragedy that befell Halyna Hutchins still fresh in our minds, the notion of improved set safety is an important topic. The California legislature is looking to address that with Senate Bill 735. But is the state the right body to make this kind of change? Read on:
Hollywood writers may strike. Here are their stories
On May 1 the current contract between the WGA and the AMPTP expires. A strike seems eminent, barring any last-minute miracles like those often crafted by a writer. This Sunday, the LA Times put together a number of stories around the state of film and television writing, and what this strike may be about.
MOPA marks picture-perfect 50th anniversary
We are a media of movement. We pan and zoom and dolly and track and jib and fly. And if we're not moving, our subjects are. But the world of portraits is static; think Rembrandt and Liebowitz. So when you come across a story about an artist who does video portraits you have to ask yourself; is this even possible? The folks at San Diego's MOPA think it is.