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Kaleidescape's Strato E player offers superior video and audio quality compared to streaming services, encoding movies at reference quality. Despite its $2,995 price tag, it appeals to AV enthusiasts seeking the best home theater experience, though its limited storage and high cost remain significant drawbacks.
Marc Isaacs's new film, 'Synthetic Sincerity,' uses a fictional AI lab to explore authenticity. The documentary maker and writer Adam Ganz fabricated the university setting, admitting they haven't licensed Isaacs's work for AI. The film features Uyghur restaurant owner Ablikim Rahman and actress Ilinca Manolache as an AI avatar, questioning the nature of reality and truth in the digital age.
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap criticizes the Indian film industry for favoring blockbusters, leading to poor screen time and show timings for smaller films like 'Bandar' and 'Main Vaapas Aaunga', while Hollywood releases get better treatment. He laments the lack of industry solidarity and the shift towards OTT consumption.
Steven Spielberg revealed on The Rest Is Entertainment podcast that he was turned down twice by James Bond producer Albert "Cubby" Broccoli when he offered to direct a film. Spielberg first approached Broccoli after "Jaws" and again after "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," but was rejected both times.
Steven Spielberg revealed he was rejected twice by James Bond producer Cubby Broccoli, first after "Jaws" and again after "Close Encounters of the Third Kind." Spielberg offered to direct a Bond film in exchange for using the "Close Encounters" musical theme in "Moonraker," but was denied. He believes this led to him directing "Raiders of the Lost Ark" instead. Spielberg joked that Bond producers "couldn't afford him" now.
Kelsey Lu's new album, 'So Help Me God,' is a cohesive and purposeful artistic statement, showcasing a sharpened vision after a seven-year hiatus. The album features eclectic guests like Jack Antonoff and Kim Gordon, whose contributions are seamlessly integrated into Lu's unique blend of experimental pop-soul.
Multiple critics analyze Steven Spielberg's filmography, highlighting his impact, style, and notable works across genres.
Starz offers bold, gritty content at a lower cost than HBO Max, with a $5/month promo for new subscribers and a 7-day free trial via Amazon Prime or Hulu.
Steven Seagal, US actor and Russian Foreign Ministry Special Representative, proposed an international film studio or foundation at SPIEF to foster global unity through cinema. He envisions a diverse collective of filmmakers rather than a single controlling entity.
Australia's One Nation party is pushing an anti-abortion agenda, drawing parallels to horror movie themes of growing social anxieties, patriarchal control, and the denial of agency, particularly for women. The party's stance contrasts with majority public support for reproductive rights in Australia.
WIRED's picks of the best movies to watch in May, including Pretty Lethal, My Hero Academia: You're Next, and Send Help
Actor Ravi Kishan lauded the upcoming film 'Peddi' at an event in Bhopal, comparing its inspirational themes to '3 Idiots' and 'Dangal'. He predicted awards for Ram Charan's performance, while Charan himself apologized for mistaking cricketer Jasprit Bumrah for a footballer.
Australian comedian Sam Campbell stars in 'Make That Movie,' a new Channel 4 series where he plays a director developing bizarre public movie ideas into films. The show, described as a 'show-within-a-show,' blends reality TV with absurdist comedy, premiering each episode's film.
Refurbished Viture Luma Pro smart glasses are available for $271 on eBay with code LONGWEEKEND. Other deals include a Nintendo Switch USB camera for $29.99 and the Asus ROG Xbox Ally for $499.99.
Twitch streamer and YouTuber QTCinderella (Blaire) has signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA), a major talent firm. The deal aims to expand her career into television, movies, and larger brand collaborations, building on her success with events like the Streamer Awards.
Gossip Goblin, a small AI film-making outfit led by Zack London, is gaining popularity with its satirical sci-fi shorts made using off-the-shelf AI tools, attracting Hollywood's attention despite criticism over copyright and creativity concerns.
Sega cancels 'Super Game' project after 5 years due to poor performance of free-to-play titles and financial struggles, shifting focus to mainstay IPs and movie adaptations.
The Clips feed aims to enable discovery by offering users a scrollable feed with short snippets of shows and movies.
Amazon Prime Video is joining Netflix and Disney Plus in adding a vertical feed of videos to its streaming app. The new "Clips" feed will offer a stream of short-form videos from shows and movies, with options to jump into the full title, rent, or buy it. Prime Video previously offered a TikTok-style feed with […]
After battling breast cancer, Wyckoff thought she wouldn't be able to have another child. Then she got a surprising phone call.
Newly minted CEO Josh D'Amaro says that he wants to turn Disney Plus into "the immersive, interactive digital centerpiece of the company." It used to be that people went to the movies or theme parks to immerse themselves in Disney's fictional worlds. But now, D'Amaro says that he sees Disney Plus becoming "the primary relationship […]
A small subset of Netflix viewers just got a new way to find movies and TV shows. The streamer recently started to test an AI-powered native voice search feature with some subscribers, prompting them to press the Netflix button on their remote control to ask for viewing recommendations. Once viewers press the button, they're presented […]
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