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CinemaCon Showcases New Trailers for Major Upcoming Films
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CinemaCon Showcases New Trailers for Major Upcoming Films

CinemaCon featured the debut of several highly anticipated movie trailers and first looks, including the epic fantasy "Children of Blood and Bone," Brad Pitt's survival thriller "Heart of the Beast," and the latest "Jackass" installment. The event provided audiences with a glimpse into upcoming cinematic releases.

Aegean Getaway: Brad Pitt Quietly Slips Out of Hydra After Wrapping Film Shoot
Cultureiefimerida1mo ago

Aegean Getaway: Brad Pitt Quietly Slips Out of Hydra After Wrapping Film Shoot

Hollywood actor Brad Pitt has quietly departed the Greek island of Hydra, relocating his luxury yacht to a secluded cove to evade media scrutiny after wrapping up his latest film shoot. By Vassilis Goulas Seeking to avoid paparazzi and crowds, the actor's vessel raised anchor from the main harbor over the weekend and moved to the quieter Kamini area.  Captain Giorgos Vallis, president of the Panhellenic Union of Crews of Private and Professional Yachts, confirmed the discreet departure.  Mr. ...

‘Interview’ Hack, Clinton Scandals, “WTF” Email To Brad Pitt & More Analyzed In New Book Co-Written By Ex-Sony CEO Michael Lynton
Culturedeadline1mo ago

‘Interview’ Hack, Clinton Scandals, “WTF” Email To Brad Pitt & More Analyzed In New Book Co-Written By Ex-Sony CEO Michael Lynton

Michael Lynton, former CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment, says the nightmarish 2014 hack of the studio’s computer systems can be traced directly to his childhood yearning to “fit in with the cool kids.” In the new book, From Mistakes to Meaning: Owning Your Past So It Doesn’t Own You, published Tuesday by Avid Reader Press/Simon […]

OpenAI has a Hollywood problem. They just hired a guy to fix it.
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OpenAI has a Hollywood problem. They just hired a guy to fix it.

Charles Porch (with red flower), formerly of Meta and now OpenAI, at the Met Gala. Theo Wargo/FilmMagic OpenAI just hired Charles Porch, Instagram's head of partnerships. Porch has deep connections to celebrities and Hollywood, and plans to talk to them about their "fears" of AI. Maybe OpenAI is realizing they need celebrities to stop publicly hating AI so much. A "detriment" to human creativity, said Vince Gilligan, creator of "Breaking Bad" and "Pluribus" about AI. "Horrifying," said James Cameron about the possibility of AI actors. "I'd rather die," said Guillermo del Toro. "Incredibly destructive," said Cate Blanchett. It's not hard to see why OpenAI recognizes it has a bit of an image problem among some people in Hollywood. It appears that the company is now trying to change that. OpenAI just poached Charles Porch from Meta, where he oversaw celebrity partnerships for over a decade, as Vanity Fair reported earlier. Porch is generally recognized for helping make Instagram the cultural juggernaut it is today by helping celebrities who might have been confused by or disinterested in newfangled social media join and use the platform. Porch has deep connections in the entertainment industry — celebrities like Harry Styles attended his lavish wedding this summer in France. Porch wrote on his personal Instagram about his job change: "From helping Beyoncé figure out how to launch an album exclusively on social media to onboarding Pope Francis to Instagram (he held my hands and asked me to pray for him) to watching creators become the next generation of entrepreneurs, the impact on culture that me and the team have been able to have is something that I take great pride in." It's not clear exactly what Porch's new gig will entail. He told Vanity Fair that his first step will be to go on a "listening tour" to hear the hopes and fears about AI from creatives and celebrities. I've asked OpenAI for comment. For Hollywood actors, filmmakers, and studio executives, those fears are pretty big. Why wouldn't Brad Pitt be alarmed to see a passably real AI-generated version of himself in a fist-fight against Tom Cruise? The idea that AI could replace actors, screenwriters, and other creatives is alarming, especially as Hollywood as an industry is hurting. Box office sales haven't bounced back from the pandemic, streaming is complicated, fewer and fewer projects are being made, and efforts to cut costs by filming overseas have devastated Los Angeles' middle-class of film industry workers. On top of that, AI is, as far as I can tell, widely considered a theft machine that gobbled up tons of images and videos from movies and TV for training data, largely without permission or compensation. You can see a filmmaker or actor's point of view here: They stole my face and my work to build this tool, and now they want to use it to make soulless slop that will undercut the value of my work? Why OpenAI's hire has a tough road ahead Not great! I imagine Porch has his work cut out for him. OpenAI and other AI companies have started making deals with Hollywood. Disney made a $1 billion deal with OpenAI around the time Sora 2 launched, licensing Disney characters like Mickey Mouse and Darth Vader, and also becoming a customer and investor in OpenAI. Lionsgate and AMC made deals allowing their catalogs to be used for training Runway. (Business Insider, through our parent company, has a somewhat similar deal with OpenAI.) But those deals with studios, while they might stave off copyright lawsuits and create some cash flow, aren't winning over the hearts and minds of the celebrities and creatives — the kinds of people who make headlines when they call AI "horrifying." Perhaps OpenAI is realizing that celebrities still hold the kind of cultural capital that can't be built in the Bay Area. And while OpenAI has been pretty successful in pushing its agenda in Washington, thanks to an AI-friendly administration, it still has an uphill battle to win over the general public, which remains fairly skeptical of AI. And for that, you need to get the celebs on board. There's a beautiful irony now that these big AI companies are paying big bucks to hire human writers, and VCs are now obsessed with the concept of "taste." It turns out that kinds of "soft skills" that had long been undervalued in Silicon Valley are more relevant than ever now that AI can do a lot of the technical work. And someone like Charles Porch, who has the connections and ability to charm a roomful of Hollywood types and other cultural elites, is more valuable than ever. That's the kind of job AI can't take. Read the original article on Business Insider

Shiloh Jolie-Pitt Appears in K-pop Singer Dayoung's Music Video
Culturevijesti-me10d ago

Shiloh Jolie-Pitt Appears in K-pop Singer Dayoung's Music Video

Shiloh Jolie-Pitt was chosen in the final round of auditions to be part of a project, later revealed to be a music video for K-pop singer Dayoung. Representatives from Starship Entertainment stated they only recently discovered her identity as the daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.

Why F1 the Movie should win the best picture Oscar
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Why F1 the Movie should win the best picture Oscar

It may not be in pole position, but Brad Pitt and director Joseph Kosinski’s sleek, technically inventive ode to motor racing definitely qualifies for the Academy podium Could, should, would F1 the…

Brad Pitt Films 'The Riders' in Hydra, Greece
Cultureiefimerida1mo ago

Brad Pitt Films 'The Riders' in Hydra, Greece

Filming for the movie 'The Riders' starring Brad Pitt has concluded in Hydra, Greece, with local extras describing the actor as friendly and cheerful during the shoots on a 'dolphin' boat and in the port.

Brad Pitt Filming 'The Riders' in Hydra, Greece
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Brad Pitt Filming 'The Riders' in Hydra, Greece

Brad Pitt is currently on the Greek island of Hydra filming scenes for his new movie 'The Riders', transforming the picturesque island into a natural cinematic backdrop.

Brad Pitt Filming in Brussels
Culturedie-presse16d ago

Brad Pitt Filming in Brussels

Hollywood star Brad Pitt was in Brussels on Monday for filming, utilizing the city's diverse locations as a backdrop for his latest project.

Damson Idris Named Formula 1 Global Ambassador
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Damson Idris Named Formula 1 Global Ambassador

“F1” star Damson Idris has been named Formula 1’s global ambassador. The news comes days after Idris helped launch the new Formula 1 season by appearing in the new “All To Drive For” campaign which he appears in with all 22 drivers. Idris co-starred in the “F1” movie last year alongside Brad Pitt. In the […]

Brad Pitt Filming in Hydra, Greece
Cultureiefimerida1mo ago

Brad Pitt Filming in Hydra, Greece

Brad Pitt has begun filming in Hydra, Greece, crossing the port and boarding a vintage 'flying dolphin' boat, with initial images and videos emerging.

The villa where Brad Pitt is staying on Hydra: It once belonged to Kostas Boutaris, went to auction, and now belongs to famed host Stephen Colbert
Cultureprotothema-en1mo ago

The villa where Brad Pitt is staying on Hydra: It once belonged to Kostas Boutaris, went to auction, and now belongs to famed host Stephen Colbert

Colbert bought the property for one of his two sons – Pitt’s production rented it from a Greek company based in Athens – The story behind the estate The post The villa where Brad Pitt is staying on Hydra: It once belonged to Kostas Boutaris, went to auction, and now belongs to famed host Stephen Colbert appeared first on ProtoThema English.