Jeffrey Katzenberg Says AI Will Reduce Animation Workforce

While appearing on a panel, Jeffrey Katzenberg discussed animation and how AI will lead to numerous animators and artists losing their jobs. Katzenberg’s comments were made during the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Singapore. AI was a key topic during the WGA and SAG-AFTRA contract negotiations. Whether people working in the entertainment industry like it or not, AI is here to stay. Executives will look for any way to save a buck during production. Not…

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SAG-AFTRA Ends Strike With AMPTP, Agreement Reached

It took well over 100 days but SAG-AFTRA has finally reached a tentative agreement with the AMPTP in order to end the strike. The agreement comes just over a month after the WGA strike came to an end. While the 2023-2024 season is unlikely to be salvaged, many in the industry will be happy to have work again. The strike didn’t just impact actors and crew. Strike rules meant that actors could not do any…

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Matthew Perry: Friends Star Dead Of Apparent Drowning At 54

Friends star Matthew Perry was discovered dead in a hot tub following an apparent drowning at 54 years old per various reports. The news broke this evening with a Variety alert hitting my inbox around 7:42 PM CT. It’s still a developing story but per the LA Times, there are no signs of foul play in his passing. Authorities responded to Perry’s home around 4 PM PT. Following roles in film and series, the actor…

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Paramount+: Coming in November 2023

Paramount+ announced the movies, TV series, and sporting events that will be coming to the streaming platform in November 2023. ORIGINALS, EXCLUSIVES & PREMIERES 11/1: Ink Master (Season 15) premiere 11/5: Lawmen: Bass Reeves premiere 11/7: De La Calle premiere 11/7: FBI True (Season 4) premiere 11/9: Colin From Accounts premiere 11/10: The Curse* premiere 11/14: JFK: What the Doctors Saw premiere 11/22: Good Burger 2 premiere LIBRARY SHOWS November 1 Kung Fu Panda: Legends…

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Netflix: Coming and Leaving in November 2023

Netflix announced the list of movies, television series, and specials that are coming and leaving the streaming service in November 2023. All titles and dates are subject to change. Coming Soon Elena Knows (AR) — NETFLIX FILM As her Parkinson’s disease progresses, a woman leads a relentless investigation into finding those responsible for the sudden death of her daughter. The Railway Men (IN) — NETFLIX SERIES After a deadly gas leaks from a factory in…

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Prime Video, Amazon Freevee: Coming in November 2023

Amazon announced the films, series, and specials that will be coming to Prime Video and Amazon Freevee services in November 2023. Prime Video New in November – Available to Prime members at no additional cost to their membership. TV SERIES Available November 2 *Thursday Night Football (2023) Week 9 – Nov. 2: Tennessee Titans at Pittsburgh Steelers Week 10 – Nov. 9: Carolina Panthers at Chicago Bears Week 11 – Nov. 16: Cincinnati Bengals at…

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Max: Coming and Leaving in November 2023

Max announced the list of films, series, and specials that are coming and leaving the streaming service during November 2023. Max announces programming coming to the platform this November, including the debut of the Max Original comedy series BOOKIE (11/30). From Emmy®-nominated creator Chuck Lorre (“The Big Bang Theory”) and Nick Bakay, this darkly funny comedy follows veteran Los Angeles bookie Danny (Sebastian Maniscalco) as the potential legalization of sports gambling in California threatens to upend…

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WGA Called Out By Screen Writers Guild of Israel

The Screen Writers Guild of Israel joined Jewish television and film writers in calling out Writers Guild of America (WGA). Deadline reported on Saturday evening that the WGA didn’t release a statement because they couldn’t find consensus. I’m sorry but how does guild leadership not find consensus in condemning a barbaric act of terror by Hamas. Is this really how they feel about Jewish lives at a time when antisemitism is skyrocketing across the globe?!?…

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Peacock TV: Coming in November 2023

Peacock TV has announced the Originals, iconic series, beloved movies, must-watch sports, and more that are coming in November 2023. Peacock welcomes fresh content this November! The new Original series, LOVE ISLAND GAMES, hosted by Maya Jama, is the first ever spinoff of the hit cultural phenomenon Love Island. The new series streams exclusively on Peacock November 1. In the new film PLEASE DON’T DESTROY: THE TREASURE OF FOGGY MOUNTAIN, streaming November 17, John Goodman narrates the adventure…

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Hulu: Coming and Leaving in November 2023

Hulu announced the movies, series, and specials that are coming and leaving the streaming platform’s library in November 2023. Titles Coming to Hulu November 1, 2023 Arthdal Chronicles: Complete Season 2 (SUBBED) Black Cake: Series Premiere The Incredible Dr. Pol: Season 23 Premiere Blippi & Meekah’s Very Merry Treasure Hunt: Complete Season 1 Naruto Shippuden: Season 8 Episodes 414-425 (DUBBED) A Christmas Frequency Adam Sandler’s Eight Crazy Nights | 2002 Alien vs. Predator | 2004…

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