Ready for Virtual Franken-stars? Soul Machines CEO Says Yes

Helen Flanagan has left her fans and followers 'unable to cope' as she was seen marking her birthday by putting on a sexy display. The actress took to Instagram as she celebrated turning 33 and declared she's 'thriving' as she was flooded with birthday messages.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent “What’s the Deal With Independent Cinema?” was the theme of the Locarno Film Festival’s StepIn think tank where a select group of European and international industry players exchanged views and took part in working sessions to discuss the state of the indie film industry. The unique event, now at it 11th edition, kicked off Thursday with an “out-of-the-box” introduction by feisty U.S.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Amazon CEO Andy Jassy enthused about the potential of generative AI technology to cut costs and create brand-new user experiences — saying every team in the company is working on multiple projects in the area, including in its entertainment business. On the tech giant’s second-quarter earnings call Thursday, Jassy said, “Inside Amazon, every one of our teams is working on building generative AI applications that reinvent and enhance their customers’ experience.” That includes multiple projects in its entertainment business, AWS, its advertising business and in Amazon’s devices business: “You can just imagine what we’re working on with respect to Alexa there.” Generative AI refers to a type of artificial-intelligence technology that can create new text, images, videos or synthetic data based on massive data sets.

Amanda Holden is stripping down to her underwear for a new series that explores sexual behaviour, and the fascinating show will see the TV star go on a journey through the ages to see how sex has shaped the world. Amanda channelled a Victoria's Secret model in white lingerie and wings in snaps shared on her Instagram as she promoted the show.

Marcus Corp. CEO Greg Marcus insisted today that dual Hollywood strikes are nowhere near as threatening to exhibition as Covid was amid hand-wringing that a second massive hit to movie theaters is unfolding.

Marta Balaga Beware! New Zealand is ready to hear the roar of its first “authentic” monster movie, “Taniwha.” “If you ask any New Zealander what our own unique Indigenous monster is, they will immediately reply: Taniwha!” explains director Libby Hakaraia. “In our Māori culture, they are very real: Every tribe has their own. They inhabit waterways, mountains, rivers, oceans and forests, and take many shapes.

Morrissey has posted a scathing essay on his personal website, condemning the posthumous praise and crocodile tears that followed Sinead O’Connor’s death on Wednesday.

Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz said last weekend’s blockbuster release of Barbie – the toymaker’s first-ever major theatrical film – is a moment that “will be remembered as a key milestone in our company’s history.” His comments came amid second-quarter numbers in line with Wall Street forecasts.

Imax blew past Wall Street forecasts with sales up 32% at $98 million for the second quarter ended in June. Adjusted EPS was 26 cents a share – up 271%.

Andrew Wallenstein President and Chief Media Analyst In the second of a two-part interview on Variety’s “Strictly Business” podcast, Soul Machines CEO Greg Cross casts his eye toward the future of how his business marrying state-of-the-art animation with artificial intelligence will be utilized in the world of Hollywood celebrity. Cross delves into the challenge of building technology ideally situated for the metaverse, which hasn’t materialized quite as quickly as advocates for that three-dimensional environment had envisioned.

Amy Dowden has told fans she's ready for the 'next step' in her cancer journey after spending the day catching up with her well-known pals. The Strictly Come Dancing star described a surprise visit to see her BBC One dance contest "family" as just what she needed after a second cancer diagnosis.

I’ll be the first to admit I’m not the greatest when it comes to dealing with change. It’s something I’m working on - among other things - but a certain reticence is something that very much exists in me.

This Barbie is a body-positive queen — and her name is Issa Rae.

Paul Mullin is preparing for a return to the EFL following two goal-laden years playing in the National League for Wrexham.

She’s been used to having children running around for the past 24 years, but as her youngest child and only daughter turned 12 last week, Victoria Beckham has come to the realisation that her family life is not what it once was. While the mum of four celebrated her little girl’s big day, sources tell heat it’s made Posh desperate for a new baby – and she’s looking towards eldest son Brooklyn, 24, and wife Nicola to make her dream come true.“Victoria is looking at Harper and thinking, ‘Where has my little girl gone,’” our insider says.

Marta Balaga At Frontières Market and Forum, it’s all about the exploding heads.  “Big, bloody and messy explosions of heads. Old-school style explosions à la ‘Scanners’,” enthuses director Olivier Godin, who will bring neo-noir comedy “Anna Will Talk to Us” to its official selection, about a book that literally blows people’s minds. The much-anticipated event, back for its 15th edition, is bound to satisfy the oddest of tastes, delivering the likes of “Animal Realm” – “Full on Wuxia. Total cyberpunk. Stop-motion animation in full action,” teases director Caochong Maing – or vampire story “Drawn” in which the bloodsuckers don’t actually drink blood.

FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time on July 20, she’ll be attempting to wrangle her nerves just like any other player on the pitch.Here, in an exclusive extract from her new book, the 29-year-old outlines her journey from playing Aussie Rules as a kid to captaining the country’s beloved Matildas. She also opens up about her excitement and why we’ll “have to wait and see” whether she’ll do her famous back flip during the tournament.  Watch Below: Nike Matildas Soccer Kits, RevealedIf you could choose any team playing in the World Cup, who would you like to face in the final (and win)? The USA! I would love to face the world champions!How different is playing in a big game for Chelsea FC from playing in a World Cup for Australia? It is very different but also very similar. A big game is a big game.

for the first time—at star and executive producer 's home theater, no less—was definitely not what she expected. In fact, after she finished watching, she almost wished she hadn't seen it at all. “It was such a great experience,” says the 38-year-old, who plays President Barbie in the –directed film. “It's so great, and I love the movie so much, but there's so much happening it's hard [to talk about] because you don't want to give things away.”Oversharing has been the name of the game in Hollywood for years now in an attempt to get as many eyeballs on a TV show or bodies in a theater as possible, but the approach to Barbie has been completely different.

ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale said Wednesday that his battle with cancer continues, as he once again has vocal cord cancer

Andre Onana would be a 'sensational' signing for Manchester United, should the Inter Milan star complete a move to Old Trafford.