Trump filed the suit last year, alleging that 60 Minutes producers deceptively edited an interview with Kamala Harris to benefit her campaign. (Trump won the election anyway, of course.) It’s widely thought that the FCC won’t approve Paramount’s merger with Skydance unless the suit is settled to Trump’s satisfaction. - The Hollywood Reporter
What strikes me most about the list is this: Long-held categories in the movie business are fading, just like they are in the broader culture. - The New York Times
The idea that AI-generated video is both the future of filmmaking and an existential threat to Hollywood has caught on like wildfire among boosters for the relatively new technology. - The Verge
"We are being advised that the curtailing of Palestine Action could have a major knock-on effect for us as it could become not only illegal for others to voice support for them but also for us, as film-makers, to distribute this film.” - The Guardian (UK)
For one thing, the decline of print media is too stark. “Yes, there are still front rows to sit in, parties to attend. But the day to day of the job is overseeing a tangle of revenue and content streams.” - The New York Times
And we do mean all of our photos - everything on the camera roll. “Meta’s public stance is that the feature is 'very early,’ innocuous and entirely opt-in.” Sure, Jan. - The Verge (Internet Archive)
The three crew members "accused the film’s producers of negligence and failing to follow industry safety rules, allegations that the producers denied.” - The New York Times
“That’s every actor’s kind of nightmare. … Why can’t they bring out more agents or more OO’s? I think that would be so much more fun because there just isn’t the restraints and the expectation.” - Variety
All you need are fast cars and Brad Pitt: “The well-reviewed sports movie led the weekend box office derby in North America, giving Apple a much-needed win in theaters after several misfires, including Argylle and Fly Me to the Moon.” - The New York Times
For instance, take New York: “Amid growing competition from nearby states like New Jersey, New York has spent more than $5.5 billion since 2017 to woo Hollywood productions.” - The New York Times
One person who watched the heartbroken response video: “This is why animation is so important too. AI slop won’t make you feel emotions like this.” - Fast Company
What’s up with movie directors? Well: “Making a film is a battle. ... The process is such a slog that, when a film-maker dies, the likelihood is that several unrealised movies die with them. Wouldn’t you keep going to the bitter end?” - The Guardian (UK)
"There are a couple of parishes in Louisiana that have nothing, not even any kind of newspapers. They're empty completely. And it's just like a food desert in an urban area where people can't get fresh fruit — with us, they can't get the news." - CBS News
“In a landmark event for film lovers, the fully restored, uncut version of Ramesh Sippy's 1975 magnum opus Sholay will have its world premiere at Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival in Bologna, Italy, on Friday. This version includes the film's original ending — changed due to objection from the censors — and deleted scenes.” - BBC
The station’s current budget is predicted to end up $12 million in deficit. This latest round of cuts comes after workforce reductions in 2024, when KQED eliminated 34 positions in response to an $8 million shortfall. - Radio Ink
