The “Tilly Tax,” named after digital performer Tilly Norwood, suggests that studios using AI actors instead of real people could be required to contribute to a fund for actors’ unions. While studios anticipated resistance to using AI to replace human actors, the recent 2023 strike failed to prompt meaningful change, making future negotiations to address these concerns seem unlikely.
I was really disappointed when Sorry, Baby wasn’t recognized at the Academy Awards, especially because everyone was talking about Eva Victor and her chances – Julia Roberts even mentioned her at the Golden Globes, which was a highlight for me. Interestingly, I seemed more surprised and pleased by F1‘s Best Picture nomination than a lot of other people in the film industry.
Fantasy stories have become incredibly popular around the world, launching huge franchises like The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter. J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings particularly captured imaginations, taking readers to the magical world of Middle-Earth and following the adventures of hobbits, elves, and wizards.
Molly Ringwald, known for her roles in John Hughes’ films, believes his movies shouldn’t be remade, and he likely wouldn’t have wanted them to be. She explained to People magazine that remakes aren’t possible without permission from the estate of Hughes, who didn’t approve of them. While she’s against remakes in general, if one had … Read more
Following the incredibly popular Episode 4, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3’s fifth episode has a lot to live up to. The previous episode, featuring Maki’s intense revenge mission reminiscent of Kill Bill, quickly became a hit with fans and earned a 9.8 rating on IMDb. While the series isn’t just focused on topping itself, the latest episode pays homage to classic shonen battle anime like Dragon Ball Z. It includes a direct reference to a famous scene from the 1995 film Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon, specifically a transformation sequence featuring Super Saiyan 3 Goku.
While talking to Jake Hamilton on his YouTube show, Jake’s Takes, actor Ian McKellen, known for playing Magneto in the X-Men films, let slip a potential plot point for the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. McKellen jokingly said he had “destroyed New Jersey the other day,” then quickly added that he shouldn’t have revealed that information.
Apple TV+ has a lot of science fiction shows, but Silo continues to be one of the best and most watched. Since the second season ended, fans have been left with many questions about what’s next for Juliette, the mysteries of Silo 18, and where the silos originally came from. Because of this, anticipation is high for season 3, which is currently scheduled to arrive in 2026.
Jessica Jones played a central role in the team-up series The Defenders on Netflix, which brought together the storylines from Iron Fist, Luke Cage, The Punisher, and the first Daredevil series. For a while, it was unclear if these shows were officially part of the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe, but they have now been confirmed as canon – meaning they take place in the main MCU timeline. Specifically, they’re set on Earth-616, also known as Earth-199999. While you don’t necessarily need to watch The Defenders before Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, there are some details that will be helpful to know beforehand.
The film opens on a small family farm where Shaban and his wife, Hatixhe, make a living by selling milk and dairy products from their cows. They live with Shaban’s mother and brother, Agim, a teacher – a large, seemingly cheerful family who share meals together. The family dynamic shifts when their youngest brother, Liridon, asks for 1800 Euros to move to Germany for work, but is largely dismissed due to a history of unreliability. After an argument, Liridon vanishes, along with the family’s cows. Now without income, Shaban, Hatixhe, Shaban’s mother, and their three children relocate to Pristina, where Hatixhe’s brother-in-law, Alban, owns a nightclub and provides them with temporary housing and odd jobs. Struggling to make ends meet, Shaban begins taking on any available day labor work, finding jobs with groups of workers on the street.
The recent passing of a comedic legend has prompted many to share their favorite moments of her work. For fifty years, she consistently brought joy to audiences, whether through her early roles on SCTV, beloved films like Home Alone, her brilliant improvisational skills with Christopher Guest, or her often-overlooked voice acting in animated projects. She was a truly essential performer. While her loss is deeply felt, revisiting some of her most memorable performances – listed below in order – can offer a bit of comfort. After all, laughter really is the best medicine.