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No, AI Should Not be Winning Film Awards. Ever.

Heath Andrews — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:12:33 +0000

The conversation about Artificial Intelligence and its role as a “tool” in filmmaking is getting more heated. Stoking the flames are issues like a completely AI-generated version of The Odyssey. Not to mention the AI “actress” Tilly Norwood and “her” upcoming film. At Nerdbot, we’ve taken a hardline stance about AI in creative arts; we [...]

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Taco Bell CEO Releases Statement to Taco Bell Fans

Breana Ceballos — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:25:41 +0000

With all of the Taco Bell nonsense going on, the parasite and the now dubbed “Mud Butt” it’s no wonder that they wanted to issue a statement. Though a little lacking to say the least it does hit some of the major points that Taco Bell will need to address, like better safety measures. Without [...]

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The Real Reason Faceless YouTube Channels Are Growing Faster Than Traditional Creator Channels

Waseem Khan — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:35:45 +0000

Faceless YouTube channels have been growing faster than traditionally structured creator channels for the past two years. The explanation most often offered is that audiences have become more comfortable with voiceover-driven content. That explanation misses the more significant part of the picture. The growth rate is a production story as much as it is an [...]

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Melo Air’s HELO Vape Diffusers Give You That Added Boost for Your Mid-day Slump

Breana Ceballos — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:25:55 +0000

I’ve tried a lot of products that promise to help with focus or relaxation, but the ones from Melo Air have been some of best additions to my daily routine. I’d come from this at an angle of trying to quit smoking but to be honest with you, I quit smoking 12 years ago. It [...]

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“In a Violent Nature” Gets a Limited Edition VHS Release

Ada Blood — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:51:54 +0000

Buying physical media is on the rise because we all miss feeding our various devices little treats. Broke Horror Fan will be giving horror lovers’ VCRs a treat with a VHS release of In a Violent Nature. These limited edition releases come in two varieties. The first is a standard edition slipcase. The second is [...]

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Greek Tragedy – Ryan Hurst Suffers Role-Ending Injury on “God of War” Set

Alan Patricks — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:40:03 +0000

In a move that seems unprecedented, Ryan Hurst will lose his role as Kratos in Amazon’s God of War television series. Hurst tore his bicep on set in late June while performing his own stunts. Production was immediately put on hold to determine a plan moving forward. The nature of Hurst’s injury was a key [...]

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“The Odyssey” A Flawed But Staggering Spectacle of Scale and Scope [review]

Derrick Murray — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:19:51 +0000

I really liked The Odyssey, but I didn't love it. Despite one of the best visual experiences ever put on screen and the marvel of practicality amid a ever growing world of slop, something just didn't connect. There's a part of me that wonders if Nolan even LIKES The Odyssey, or if he just really wanted to finally tackle the story he's been recreating in pieces his whole life.

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Julius Avery Will Direct 20th Century Studios’ Python Thriller “Crush”

Ada Blood — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:54:36 +0000

Australian filmmaker Julius Avery (The Pope’s Exorcist) will be directing a new thriller for 20th Century Studios. Crush was first announced by the studio last fall, and Avery’s becoming attached is the first major development since then. Make of that what you will, but we like to think a studio taking its time with some [...]

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Eli Roth’s “Ice Cream Man” Partners With Humphry Slocombe For New Brain Freeze Flavor

Ada Blood — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:40:30 +0000

Don’t you love it when a marketing campaign goes all out? Eli Roth’s upcoming movie Ice Cream Man is partnering with San Francisco-based ice cream company Humphry Slocombe on a new flavor. The Brain Freeze limited-edition ice cream that will be offered starting in August. The Brain Freeze flavor is a “playful nod to classic [...]

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So, There’s an AI Version of “The Odyssey” Coming Out Later This Year

Heath Andrews — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:29:17 +0000

Maybe you’ve heard of The Asylum. They’re a company known for making “mockbusters.” “What’s a mockbuster?” you ask? Well, that’s easy. It’s like a blockbuster film, but not. It has a similar name and a similar story, but with a much worse plot, budget, and actors. The Asylum has made a name for itself by [...]

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