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Netflix reveals just how much AI now powers its movies and shows
Once a lab experiment, AI is now baked into Netflix’s creative pipeline, shaping hundreds of movies and shows across multiple stages. The company says it’s there to boost productions, not sideline artists.
July 19, 2026 12:24 pm
The new Alvin and the Chipmunks reboot already feels like a corporate cash-in
Big Shot Pictures’ Alvin and the Chipmunks reboot isn’t even in theaters yet, and fans are already bristling. The studio’s digital-first plan turns the trio into social media influencers ahead of the film’s release — a move that’s kicking up instant backlash online.
July 15, 2026 5:31 pm
What happens at the end of Toy Story 5? The toys-vs-tech twist nobody expected
Pixar set up the most obvious showdown imaginable — beloved toys versus an evil tablet — and then refused to play it that way. Released on 19 June 2026, Toy Story 5 ends not with nostalgia beating technology, but with the two joining forces. Here's exactly how it plays out. Spoilers, obviously.
July 15, 2026 10:12 am
George Lucas says AI is the future of filmmaking—and he’s all in
George Lucas is back — and bullish on AI. The Star Wars creator calls it the future of filmmaking as the 82-year-old steps out of retirement to voice a character in the comedy-adventure Minions and Monsters.
July 14, 2026 2:27 pm
Andy Serkis' using AI-powered de-aging in his new Lord of the Rings movie
Andy Serkis is tapping AI to de-age Gollum in The Hunt for Gollum, but says the real magic still comes from motion capture — and that isn’t going anywhere.
July 13, 2026 3:08 pm
Apple TV’s 8-part sci-fi miniseries just assembled the most stacked TV cast in years
Stacked with A-listers and brimming with near-future chills, Apple TV’s Extrapolations is the climate saga everyone slept on — and it’s overdue for a binge.
July 12, 2026 12:12 pm
Jodie Foster calls Brad Pitt’s biggest movie an AI creation
Jodie Foster stirred the pot at the Aspen Ideas Festival, suggesting Brad Pitt’s blockbuster F1 looks like it was made by AI.
July 4, 2026 6:13 pm
Toy Story 5 rockets to $300 million in just 10 days
Hot off a record-smashing debut, the sequel has toppled yet another box office milestone, extending its tear at the multiplex.
July 3, 2026 4:31 pm
The sci-fi classic Christopher Nolan loved so much he almost rebooted it
Christopher Nolan took two swings at a feature remake of the British sci-fi classic The Prisoner—first in 2009, then again in 2024—but the project remains elusive.
June 28, 2026 4:43 pm
Hugh Jackman teases Van Helsing comeback for a Mummy-style reboot
Hugh Jackman isn’t closing the coffin on Van Helsing. The star says a Mummy-style reboot could lure him back if the right idea comes along.
June 28, 2026 1:44 pm
After 21 years, Steven Moffat finally answers the Doctor Who question fans never stopped asking
Captain Jack Harkness, who debuted in a 2005 Doctor Who episode penned by Steven Moffat, finally has one of the show’s biggest lingering questions answered.
June 27, 2026 3:12 pm
Toy Story 5's mid-credits scene perfectly tees up the Toy Story 6 adventure
Stay through the credits: Toy Story 5 sneaks in a mid-credits surprise that all but confirms the next adventure—here’s what it sets up.
June 22, 2026 3:55 pm
The Witness on Netflix: who was the killer, and why it took 16 years to catch him
Netflix's three-part drama The Witness (2026) tells the story of the murder of Rachel Nickell — one of the most infamous criminal cases in British history.
June 16, 2026 11:06 am
The Blair Witch Project star reveals the real reason they’re not in the reboot
Original The Blair Witch Project star Heather Donahue is skipping the new reboot — and she explains exactly why, even as several 1999 castmates return. Here’s what’s keeping her out while the franchise gears back up.
June 13, 2026 12:23 pm
Toy Story 5 Has Fans Split — Here’s What They’re Saying
Toy Story 5 just hit the red carpet, and timelines are lighting up. Fans are flooding social media with instant reactions — from misty-eyed nostalgia to spicy hot takes — and the early buzz is loud.
June 10, 2026 2:57 pm
Antony Starr Sides With Backrooms Director, Slams AI Movie Casting as Horrible
Antony Starr is backing Backrooms director Kane Parsons in the AI debate, saying recent hits prove audiences want real storytelling over VFX bloat and calling AI movie casts horrible. His comments follow Parsons’ stance that AI strips away creative satisfaction.
June 5, 2026 4:00 pm
Emily Blunt Steals Disclosure Day With the One Thing AI Can’t Fake
Emily Blunt pushed herself to the point of making some bizarre sounds for Disclosure Day — and her reluctance to lean on AI is a sharp reminder of what it can’t replace. Based on a story by Steven Spielberg, the film opens June 12, 2026, with a stacked ensemble including Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Colman Domingo, and Eve Hewson.
June 4, 2026 6:35 pm
Hollywood’s AI Split: Martin Scorsese Leans In as Backrooms Creator Kane Parsons Pushes Back
Backrooms director Kane Parsons is out on generative AI, arguing it strips away the creative satisfaction of making movies — just as Martin Scorsese and other Hollywood heavyweights lean into the tech. The rift over AI on set is only getting louder.
June 4, 2026 11:38 am
Pixar's Acclaimed Hoppers Is Coming to Disney+: Here's When
Disney+ has set the streaming debut for Hoppers, Pixar’s critically acclaimed sci-fi comedy from director Daniel Chong, following its March theatrical run.
May 28, 2026 3:33 pm
This Week on Hulu: 96% Rotten Tomatoes Comedy Hit, Chilling AI Horror, and More
Hulu’s week is stacked: the 96% Rotten Tomatoes comedy Deli Boys returns May 28 with Season 2, plunging the Dar brothers deeper into dirty-money chaos, while an AI-driven sci‑fi horror film creeps onto the lineup—plus a few more fresh drops between May 25 and 31.
May 25, 2026 4:14 pm
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