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John Waters Would Use AI To “Cure Cancer” But “Not To Help Me Write”

The Pope of Trash has weighed in on the future of artificial intelligence as many remain divided on its place in Hollywood. In a recent interview, John Waters explained that he thought AI “would be good for pornography” but discovered he was wrong, and he would never use it “to help me write” as he […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/MBJgYVj

Comic & Ex-‘Mind Of Mencia’ Host Carlos Mencia Arrested On Felony Fraud Charges In Los Angeles

Carlos Mencia, who hosted Comedy Central’s Mind of Mencia in the 2000s, was arrested Thursday and charged with a dozen counts of felony state tax evasion. Prosecutors said the comic failed to report $8.7 million in personal and corporate income taxes between tax years 2019-24 and owes the state of California more than $300,000. Mencia, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/7yDpEgz

RisingJoy’s RJOY Microdrama Platform Signs Branded Service Deals With Astro & IDN – APOS

RJOY, the microdrama streaming service operated by Singapore-based RisingJoy, has sealed partnership deals with Astro’s Sooka platform in Malaysia and the IDN App in Indonesia.  Under the terms of the deals, signed at APOS in Bali this week, RJOY will be distributed by both Sooka and IDN App in their respective markets. The recently-launched direct-to-consumer […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Vk2DiOj

‘Widow’s Bay’ Creator Katie Dippold On Loftis’ Tragic Finale Discovery & Season 2 Plans: “God Help Him If Anyone Finds Out”

SPOILERS: This post contains details about the Widow’s Bay Season 1 finale ‘We Hope You Enjoyed Your Time!’ Although Season 1 of Widow’s Bay has come to a close, the storm clouds have parted on the show’s sophomore season. With Apple TV renewing the series for Season 2 last week, creator Katie Dippold told Deadline […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/wZGdt0x

America 250 Events List: How Hollywood & Others Are Saying, “Happy Birthday!”

President Trump’s roster of performers for a now-canceled event on the National Mall has fallen apart, but there is still a wide range of events and unique celebrations planned by major entertainment entities. Take a look at the list below for an updated sampling. CURRENT & ONGOING JUNE 16 – National Geographic launches programming to […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/YDxXQgL

Brazilian Football Icon Neymar Jr. Launching AI-Powered, 16-Title Microdrama Slate On FlareFlow

Even the microdrama world is catching World Cup fever. In a eye-catching move, Brazilian football star Neymar Jr. has scored a strategic partnership with COL Group’s vertical entertainment platform, FlareFlow, a deal announced as the 2026 World Cup continues in the U.S., Mexico and Canada. The pact, which was unveiled to chime with the APOS […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/p6eCdbM

Kogonada’s Sundance Pic ‘Zi’ Starring Haley Lu Richardson Lands At Grasshopper Film

EXCLUSIVE: Grasshopper Film has taken the North American distribution rights to Kogonada’s new movie zi, which world premiered earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival. A fall theatrical release is in the works. The sci-fi/supernatural pic stars Michelle Mao, Haley Lu Richardson and Jin Ha. Set in Hong Kong, a young woman haunted by visions […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/aIsNuzb