Author: Heath Andrews

We recently reported that a new audiobook of The Odyssey is coming out. It wouldn’t have been huge news if not for the AI use of Michael Caine’s voice. What role do ethics play in using an AI copy of an actor’s voice to record a project? At the very least, Caine had authorized the production company to use his voice in that regard. He had signed off on allowing AI replication of his distinct vocal tones. What if that wasn’t an option for him, though? What if, in order to secure a job, he had to license his voice for…

In a truly bold business decision to sabotage itself, Microsoft is once again raising prices on its Xbox Series consoles. This isn’t a recycled story. They already raised the prices once in October of 2025. They’re doing it again, starting this August 1st. We’re not talking about a small jump in price either. We’re talking an increase of anywhere from $100 to $150. All this for a console that’s going to be six years into its life cycle. Blame economic factors if you want (like Microsoft is), but this is f***ing ridiculous and will kill the Xbox brand. The spin…

The evolution of technology has brought us major advancements in how we store and consume media. The last 10 years or so have seen digital purchasing of goods increasing end over end. There are inherent risks to this, though, specifically with accessibility, availability, and individual ownership. People are starting to realize this as a push for physical media is coming back. That’s in part what makes the news about Grand Theft Auto VI so hard to stomach. The game is not going to have a physical copy upon release. As confirmed by developer Rockstar Games, GTA VI will not have…

The topic of artificial intelligence and its place in the artistic world is a debate that will not go away, and for good reason at that. We should not be replacing human energy and efforts with whatever AI generates. It’s even more dubious when we consider what AI learned (effectively stole) to create from. That debate can be further torn open with the latest quagmire: an audiobook with Michael Caine and his AI-generated voice. Michael Caine & The Odyssey As you may know, The Odyssey, directed by Christopher Nolan, is coming to theaters on July 17th. Riding on this hype…

Oh The Blair Witch Project. We’ve talked before about how it never needed to be a franchise. But If ever there was a film that could’ve had an interesting series built around it and failed miserably, this was it. There was such a mythos built up for, and in the movie, and then it was squandered. Either go for it or don’t, and in this case they clearly didn’t. We also reported that the series was coming back with some of the original cast on board to produce. We’ve got one better for you now, we’ve got a release date…

Some actors steal the show that they’re on. Maybe they’re given a character that shines, or maybe they’re given the best lines. Other actors just make productions work. They find a way to add something special to their show or movie and it brings it all together. Stephen Root is a bit of both types. It just so happens that he’s so very good at bringing things together that he’s rarely recognized as the scene stealer that he truly is. He seldom gets the attention he deserves. With the recent success of Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay and a new season…

Reading, it’s that thing you’re doing right now. Yes, you. We caught you red-handed. Or maybe we should say, “READ-handed.” Anyway, that’s enough of that. How much are you reading lately? And we don’t mean reading in the sense of random things you see online. We mean truly sitting down and reading for the sake of reading. Polls are suggesting that you probably read less than you have in previous years, and you’re not alone in that. Today Compared to a Decade Ago CBS News conducted a poll, asking people about their reading habits. The results probably won’t surprise you,…

On June 19th, 2026, the world lost James Burrows. The way we talk about and discuss media often times excludes television directors. We can talk about people who make movies all day long, but the people who make TV happen tend to get left out of those talks. It’s unfortunate. Making television isn’t as grandiose as making a movie, but it is its own special kind of production. It has its own quirks, quibbles, joys, and headaches. But arguably nobody managed them better or redefined the art, like James Burrows. Burrows got his start on The Mary Tyler Moore Show.…

Over the last couple of years, we’ve had a lot to say about Armie Hammer. The beleaguered actor saw his career disintegrate through the 2020’s thanks to a number of allegations and leaked messages. Hammer basically lost everything, started working on an island, and struggled to cope with a changing life. We’ve covered a lot of his issues and tried to be respectful to see where his path led him. Now, Hammer is speaking out with a new interview. Armie Hammer Today Hammer had a lot to say to The Hollywood Reporter recently. It’s an interesting interview that covers a…

It’s no secret that the television industry is hurting something fierce. The major American networks, NBC, CBS, ABC, and Fox, are all struggling. Terrestrial television viewing has dropped off substantially, and the cost of programming has caused cancellations to abound. “Cord-cutting” is on the rise, and it’s not just here in the States. England’s premier broadcasting network, the BBC, is also struggling. It’s even harder for them being a government-funded channel. The new boss of the broadcaster, Matt Brittin, knows this and is planning some major cutbacks. Swinging the Axe You know it’s not a good sign when Brittin issued…