For the past three days, there has been ongoing criticism following Kendrick Lamar’s announcement that he would perform during the Super Bowl LIX halftime show, and Jay-Z continues to face a significant amount of pushback as well.
The issue of recreating the likenesses of dead actors is certainly one that is on the minds of many in the entertainment industry. In the most recent Alien: Romulus movie, for instance, the digital recreation of Ian Holm caused quite a bit of controversy. As AI becomes increasingly popular and technology improves, the idea that actors could be resurrected digitally for complex scenes has become a practical reality. Of course, given the newness of this particular ability, the legal practicalities are still catching up. And now, it seems a new court case regarding a familiar instance of likeness recreation is set to address the issue. Film producer Kevin Francis is suing Lucasfilm (and, by proxy, Disney) over the reproduction of Peter Cushing’s image in Star Wars: A Rogue One Story. In the film, the deceased actor was digitally resurrected to take a post-humous turn as Grand Moff Tarkin.
For fans eagerly awaiting it, the initial trailer and key artwork for the upcoming anime titled “Hana wa Saku, Shura no Gotoku” have now been unveiled. This sneak peek gives a tantalizing taste of the highly anticipated series to come. The trailer focuses on the main characters Hana Aoyama and Mizuki Usurai, while the fresh artwork also presents the secondary cast members, further fueling anticipation within the anime community as we approach its planned premiere in January 2025.
In simple terms, Actress Yerin Ha has been confirmed for the cast of Bridgerton, playing Sophie, who is Benedict Bridgerton’s love interest. On September 11th, Netflix unveiled this news to the show’s fans by releasing a video on their platform. In this video, Yerin Ha shows her face for the first time as she gently touches the costumes of her character.
Growing up in the ’90s, I’m always prepared for surprises no matter where life takes me, as I might need to track down Carmen Sandiego, the notorious thief, who could pop up anywhere at any moment. But now, the chase is over! A new video game from Netflix will let you find her without all the running around. For the first time, you’ll be able to step into Carmen Sandiego’s shoes and explore as her in the game itself.
Today, Episode 10 of Oshi no Ko Season 2 kicked off, initiating the Private Arc. Following a quick refresh episode last week, the series resumes its captivating exploration into the realm of show business. The launch was accompanied by an exclusive fresh image spotlighting B-Komachi, the idol group comprising Kana Arima, Ruby Hoshino, and Mem-Cho.
On the sets of “The Boy Meets World,” Matthew Lawrence found it challenging to establish a friendship with Justin Timberlake. During his chat on the podcast “Pod Meets World,” the actor reminisced about an instance where Timberlake was irritated when he discovered that Lawrence had feelings for Danielle Fishel.
Following three triumphant runs, the masterminds behind Bridgerton are readying themselves for a vigorous start on the series’ fourth chapter. In an exclusive chat with the Los Angeles Times, showrunner Jess Brownell shared insights about the forthcoming season and hinted at its unique departure from past seasons.
Halle Berry is undeniably one of the most prominent figures in cinema history. Despite her portrayal of Catwoman in a less-than-impressive film, she boasts an impressive resume that includes notable roles such as those in “Monster’s Ball” (2001), where she played Storm in four installments of the “X-Men” series from 2000 to 2014, a henchwoman in the thriller “Swordfish” (2001), Bond girl Jinx in “Die Another Day” (2002), and more recent appearances in “Perfect Stranger” (2007), “Cloud Atlas” (2012), “The Call” (2013), “Kingsman: The Golden Circle” (2017), and “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum” (2019).
Regardless of the criticism from some fans, “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” has garnered popularity on Amazon. The second season, set to air on August 29, 2024, will kick off with three episodes. It’s intriguing to see how the story unfolds, given the latest updates shared by the showrunners, as we have previously reported.