AI will destroy Hollywood as we know it
Tom Graham, founder of Metaphysic.ai, on how generative AI will upend the film industry and change our understanding of what’s ‘real.’ Tom Graham was a couple of hours away from his keynote conversation with Chris Anderson on st.....»»
Warner Bros. Is Using Personalized Deepfakes For Its Latest Movie Promo
Hollywood is embracing deepfakes, and we all can be a part of it: Warner Bros. has tapped synthetic media startup D-ID to promote its new movie "Reminiscence." From a report: A new website allows anyone to upload a photo, which D-ID's AI then turns i.....»»
Even Small Volcanic Eruptions Could Create Global Chaos
Relatively minor meltdowns might destroy underwater cables and disrupt vital industries, scientists say, creating a cascade of economic misery......»»
Psychologist explains why spite could destroy liberal democracy
As communism imploded in 1989, the American political scientist Francis Fukuyama asked if liberal democracy was "the end of history," being the form all societies were destined to take. The past decades have suggested not. Illiberal democracies and h.....»»
Scarlett Johansson sues Disney, says Disney+ release of Black Widow broke contract
Lawsuit: Marvel star was promised exclusive theatrical release and cut of ticket sales. Enlarge / A billboard above the El Capitan Entertainment Centre promoting Marvel Studios' 'Black Widow' on June 22, 2021, in Hollywood, California. (credit:.....»»
Liquid core fibers: A data river runs through them
Data and signals can be transmitted quickly and reliably with glass fibers—as long as the fiber does not break. Strong bending or tensile stress can quickly destroy it. An Empa team has now developed a fiber with a liquid glycerol core that is much.....»»
Llama "nanobodies" could hold key to preventing deadly post-transplant infection
Scientists have developed a 'nanobody' - a small fragment of a llama antibody - that is capable of chasing out human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) as it hides away from the immune system. This then enables immune cells to seek out and destroy this potential.....»»
Llama "nanobodies" could hold key to preventing deadly post-transplant infection
Scientists have developed a "nanobody"—a small fragment of a llama antibody—that is capable of chasing out human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) as it hides away from the immune system. This then enables immune cells to seek out and destroy this potential.....»»
Sexual harassment is rife in many African media workplaces
Survivors of sexual violence around the world have begun to speak out more in recent years. This has happened partly due to the #MeToo movement, which began in 2006 in the US and gained momentum through high-profile cases like Hollywood executive Har.....»»
Fortnite challenge guide: Destroy alien trees
One of the new Fortnite challenges requires you to destroy alien trees. In this guide, we'll show you where to find them, how to destroy them, and more......»»
Fortnite challenge guide: Destroy equipment on top of abductors
During Fortnite season 7, week 6, one challenge requires you to destroy equipment on top of abductors. In this guide, we'll show you how to complete it......»»
Why Media Mogul Barry Diller Thinks the Movie Business Is Dead
An anonymous reader quotes a report from NPR: Barry Diller made his name in the film industry as the chairman and CEO of two Hollywood studios, Paramount Pictures and what was then 20th Century Fox. Now, he is declaring the industry dead. "The movie.....»»
Gillmor Gang: TV Clubhouse
The Gang spends a lot of time these days on the streaming wars, so it seems appropriate that Congress wants to get into it. With Netflix’s success at overturning the structure of Hollywood’s broadcast television production and advertising process.....»»
Fortnite challenge guide: Destroy computer equipment at satellite stations or Corny Complex
As part of the latest Fortnite challenges, players are tasked with destroying computer equipment around the map. Here's where to find the equipment in Fortnite......»»
The “loser, B-grade supervillains” are back in new The Suicide Squad trailer
"Your mission is to destroy every trace of something known only as Project Starfish." It's Jia Courtney's smiling Aussie face, introducing the latest trailer for The Suicide Squad, in which he.....»»
Amazon"s Planned Purchase of MGM To Be Reviewed by FTC
The Federal Trade Commission will be the agency to review Amazon's proposed acquisition of Hollywood studio MGM, Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter, just as the commission gets a new chairwoman who has been c.....»»
Fortnite challenge guide: Destroy equipment at satellite stations
Destroying equipment at satellite stations is tricky in Fortnite, but in this guide, we'll show you everything you'll need to know about the latest challenge......»»
Amazon Labels Millions of Unsold Products For Destruction, New Investigation Finds
Amazon marks millions of unsold products for destruction each year in the UK, according to a new investigation by British television program ITV News. From a report: ITV found stacks of boxes marked "destroy" that were filled with electronics, jewelr.....»»
Hollywood stereotypes of female journalists feed a "vicious cycle" of sexism
When a fictional female journalist appears on screen, chances are she's about to sleep with one of her sources. It's a trope that infuriates actual women in news media—and it can have real-life consequences, says University of Florida researcher Fr.....»»
Copyright Holders Hold Cloudflare Liable for Failing to Terminate Repeat Infringers
In a California court case, Cloudflare stands accused of failing to terminate customers repeatedly called out as copyright infringers. The case wasn't filed by Hollywood or the major record labels, but by two manufacturers of wedding dresses. They ha.....»»
Amazon buys Hollywood studio MGM for $8.45bn
The move gives the US tech giant the chance to expand the library of movies available on its streaming service......»»