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The global film industry is showing little concern over U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest threat to impose a 100% tariff on movies made outside the United States. The tariff plan — first floated in May and repeated again this week — was meant to pressure Hollywood studios to bring more production back to U.S. soil….
President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on films made outside the United States, calling foreign films a “national security threat” to America’s movie industry. This aimed-at proposal would effectively double the cost of importing foreign-produced movies into the U.S., placing heavy pressure on an industry that frequently relies on global…
Zelda Williams, daughter of the late Hollywood legend Robin Williams, has publicly urged people to stop sending her AI-generated videos that recreate her father’s likeness and voice. In a heartfelt message on Instagram, the filmmaker wrote, “Please, just stop sending me AI videos of Dad… It’s dumb, it’s a waste of time and energy, and…
According to industry projections, the 2025 U.S. box office is shaping up to be the most lucrative post-COVID year yet. With consistent theatrical momentum this year and a blockbuster-heavy winter lineup, analysts expect full-year ticket sales to surpass $9 billion, edging past the prior record of $9.05 billion. (from CNBC headlines & preview posts) So…
The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has strongly condemned the introduction of Tilly Norwood, a fully AI-generated “actress,” asserting that her creation threatens human artistry and performer rights. Tilly was unveiled by London’s Particle6 studio (via its AI division Xicoia), during a film industry event in Zurich. The AI character…
