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Promise, a Generative AI Studio Startup, Raises Seed Funding From Peter Chernin, Andreessen Horowitz: ‘This Is a Transformational Moment in Entertainment’
Is generative artificial intelligence Hollywood’s friend or foe? A new studio venture, which has received backing from Peter Chernin and venture-capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, is enthusiastic...
Nov 19, 2024
Nicholas Braun, Stephanie Koenig and Debby Ryan Join Zac Efron in Celebrity Thriller ‘Famous’ for Black Bear (EXCLUSIVE)
Nicholas Braun ("Succession," “Saturday Night”), Stephanie Koenig ("English Teacher," "Lessons in Chemistry"), Debby Ryan ("Insatiable," “Shortcomings”), Mekki Leeper ("Jury Du...
Nov 19, 2024
How the ‘Street Trash’ Sequel Uses Nauseating Gore and ’80s Sleaze to Tell a Provocative Story About Homelessness
J. Michael Muro’s 1987 cult classic “Street Trash” is on the Mount Rushmore of “melt movies,” a sickening horror subgenre marked by bodies literally dissolving into goo, ...
Nov 19, 2024
Cher Considered Jumping Off a Las Vegas Balcony While ‘Trapped’ in ‘Loveless Marriage’ to Sonny Bono: ‘I Did This Five or Six Times’
Cher reveals in her recently-released memoir, “Cher: The Memoir Part 1,” that she contemplated jumping off a balcony in Las Vegas amid her “loveless marriage” to Sonny Bono (vi...
Nov 19, 2024
‘Moana 2’ Sets Conservation Campaign: Disney Teams With National Geographic Society Pristine Seas and Polynesian Voyaging Society (EXCLUSIVE)
Disney is making a splash with a new conservation campaign for “Moana 2,” aiming to protect our oceans and support real-life Moanas. The Mouse House has partnered with National Geographic ...
Nov 19, 2024
‘Squid Game’ Video Game Sets Launch Date at Netflix
Netflix has set a Dec. 17 release date for its new bloody party royale mobile game “Squid Game: Unleashed,” based on the Korean drama-thriller that became the streamer’s most popular...
Nov 19, 2024
Interactive ‘Pac-Man’ Experience, Web3-Powered Entertainment Localization to Launch in Tokyo
Web3 consumer platform Flickplay has partnered with “Pac-Man” company Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. and the City of Shibuya for an interactive experience and platform localization in Tok...
Nov 19, 2024
Nat Geo Greenlights New Unscripted Slate Including ‘Real Finding Nemo,’ ‘Diana: One Day in Paris,’ ‘Meet the Planets’
National Geographic is expanding its unscripted slate with four new series greenlights. "These new unscripted series epitomize everything National Geographic stands for - bold, captivating storytellin...
Nov 19, 2024
Kehlani announces 2025 ‘Crash’ UK and European tour dates
Kehlani has announced the details of her 2025 ‘Crash’ UK and European tour dates set to commence early next year. READ MORE: Kehlani: “I’m really in a lighter, more mature, hap...
Nov 19, 2024
Open’er 2025: RAYE, Justice, St Vincent, FKA Twigs and more join line-up
Open’er Festival has announced its latest additions to their 2025 line-up, which includes RAYE, Justice, St Vincent, and FKA Twigs, amongst others – all joining the previously-announced he...
Nov 19, 2024