Alexander Ludwig and AJ Michalka Check Into The White Lotus

Season four of The White Lotus is starting to come together with the casting of Alexander Ludwig (from Heels) and musician AJ Michalka, according to The Hollywood Reporter. While no other actors have been announced yet, fans are hoping to see some returning characters. The new season will take place in France, but not at … Read more

Unlocking AI’s Hidden Skills

Programmatically Constructed Machine Learning (PCML) successfully discovered salient capabilities within diverse benchmark environments-including Overcooked, Saycan, Blocksworld, and Minigrid-demonstrating its ability to extract meaningful behaviors across a spectrum of task complexities.

New research details a method for systematically discovering and modeling what artificial intelligence systems can actually do, even when their inner workings are opaque.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension Review

I wrote about Pokémon Legends: Z-A a little over two months ago, and I was really impressed. I especially liked how it took risks with the traditional Pokémon gameplay and fulfilled some of the promise I saw in Pokémon Generation VI – similar to what Pokémon Legends: Arceus attempted, though the two games are quite different. What sets Z-A apart is that the game isn’t finished at launch; the developers announced plans to add content through downloadable expansions. This will include new Mega Evolutions, fresh gameplay mechanics, and a whole new endgame experience.

Nex Playground Boss Says The Console Solves The Wii “Problem”

Almost twenty years ago, the Wii console revitalized Nintendo after the GameCube, thanks to its innovative motion controls and original games. However, Lee suggests the Wii’s massive popularity was hard to maintain. Unlike Nintendo, Nex Playground is releasing its games through a subscription service rather than selling them individually.

4 Fantasy Flops That Should’ve Been Instant Classics

Not all fantasy movies are successful right away. Some, despite having all the exciting action, compelling stories, and emotional depth fans expect, don’t initially connect with audiences. Though these films may have underperformed in theaters, they had the potential to become instant classics and deserve a second look.

Jack Black Thinks Quentin Tarantino and Paul Dano Have ‘Personal Beef’

Earlier this month, Quentin Tarantino publicly criticized Paul Dano, calling him a poor actor and dismissing his performance in There Will Be Blood. He also briefly criticized Matthew Lillard and Owen Wilson. However, Tarantino’s comments about Dano were the most pointed, prompting many in Hollywood – including Ben Stiller and Ethan Hawke – to publicly praise Dano’s talent and work.