Author: Amy Davis

There is a lot of controversy surrounding AI-generated “art,” but what about AI that helps you find art? Streaming pioneer Netflix is testing out a new search feature that harnesses the power of AI to better suggest movies and shows. The company is partnering with OpenAI software to make this a reality. This new feature will let users “look for shows using far more specific terms, including the subscriber’s mood, for example, the company said,” according to Bloomberg. Allowing users to make searches that “go well beyond genres or actors’ names.” Netflix currently offers this as an opt-in feature to…

After his monkey-themed biopic “Better Man” failed at the box office, you’d think Robbie Williams’ year would begin to turn around. Unfortunately, he ended up getting scurvy instead. In a recent interview, Williams admitted he had been suffering from a severe bout of depression but couldn’t seem to nail down the cause. “The year started with some ill mental health, which I haven’t had for a very, very long time,” he told The Mirror “I was sad, I was anxious, I was depressed.” Despite him and wife Ayda both dealing with ailing parents, that didn’t seem to account for how dark…

Just when you think the “Star Wars” franchise has no worlds left to concur, it finds a new niche. “Andor” creator Tony Gilroy, has confirmed that Disney is working on a new horror project set in the universe. This is after he publicly made several, half-joking suggestions of where the “Star Wars” extended universe could go. In March, Gilroy spoke with SFX Magazine and joked that he wants “a three-camera sitcom in ‘Star Wars’ or a horror movie.” Both of which are perfectly logical and sought-after suggestions. On April 10th, at the premiere of “Andor” season two, he confirmed one…

We’re back with another edition of Urban Legend: Fact or Fiction. In this chapter, we’re dissecting the tale of “The Choking Doberman.” So kick back with your furry best friend because this one is going to be hard to swallow. The Story A woman is returning home from grocery shopping sometime in the early 1980s. Upon entering her home she is greeted with the horrific sight of her beloved Doberman choking in the hallway. She immediately drops all her bags and rushes the ailing pooch to the vet. When they get there the dog is rushed back, and she is…

“Live from London it’s Saturday night!” are words you may hear in the near future. Sky is launching a U.K. version of the sketch comedy show “Saturday Night Live” (“SNL”). Backed by the original series creator Lorne Michaels, who is executive producing. The series is made in London and produced by Michaels’ Broadway Video and the U.K. production team Universal Television Alternative Studio. Like its US counterpart, it will feature a star-studded line-up of hosts and the same live fast-paced style. Alongside the standard musical guests and core cast of popular, British, comedians. “For over 50 years Saturday Night Live…

There is a legal battle between CBS and Sony over the rights to distribute the syndicated game shows “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune.” On April 10th, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Kevin Brazile issued a tentative ruling for the case. It denied CBS’ bid to temporarily block Sony from assuming distribution of the long-running series. “Sony can begin distributing the Shows and need not deliver episodes to CBS,” Brazile’s order states. “We are gratified by the Court’s ruling today and we look forward to distributing our shows, Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune, to the 200+ stations that license and count…

The 1939 film “The Wizard of Oz” starring the late Judy Garland is an undisputed classic. The Las Vegas Sphere is partnering with Warner Bros. Discovery, Google Cloud, and tech company Magnopus to capture the “visionary spirit” of this legendary movie with a special presentation. But, they’ll be using AI for the experience. “The Wizard of Oz at Sphere” will use Google’s AI cloud and infrastructure to “reimagine” the film. The movie was recorded on a three-strip Technicolor 35mm motion picture camera, which was state-of-the-art at the time. AI technology will upconvert that to display on Sphere’s 160,000-square-foot wraparound interior…

“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” mainstay Mariska Hargitay is making her feature film directorial debut with the HBO documentary “My Mom Jane.” The film has the Emmy-winning actress exploring the life of her mother Jayne Mansfield, who she lost when she was very young. “My Mom Jane” seeks to have Hargitay know, understand, and embrace her mother for the first time. Mansfield’s story will be told through intimate interviews and a collection of never-before-seen photos and home movies. “This movie is a labor of love and longing,” Hargitay said in a press release. “It’s a search for the mother…

Last month ended a lengthy legal dispute over who controls the rights to the legendary “James Bond” franchise. Pierce Brosnan now says he would be open to returning to the role over two decades after he last played the character in 2002’s “Die Another Day.” Brosnan As Bond During a recent interview about his new show “MobLand” a social media post with him in a tuxedo was brought up. This image had fans in a tizzy that he may be hinting at playing 007 again. When asked if he thought he could return as Bond, “I think I could get…

Legendary actor Alan Cumming is coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as Nightcrawler in “Avengers: Doomsday.” Cumming originally portrayed the blue-skinned heavily tattooed superhero in 2003’s “X2: X-Men United.” According to the actor, the makeup team on “Doomsday” has really nailed the intricate makeup that the character requires.  “Isn’t it nuts? I’m excited and amazed,” Cumming said on “Today With Jenna and Friends.” “It’s been 23 years since I was a superhero. I’ve had some makeup tests already for the role, but what’s great about it was that before it was about four and a half hours to apply…