On the site of the old CBS Television City complex, a developer plans to build 980,000 square feet of offices, sound stages, production facilities and retail space on the 25-acre property. The Los Angeles City Council approved the plan unanimously despite some heavy neighborhood opposition. - Los Angeles Times (MSN)
Fiasco’s station, created in partnership with MIT and called "Endless LUP," is planning to run 24/7, with music generated by AI software "trained on the intricacies of Lupe’s distinctive style. Each track will be unique, never repeated, offering listeners an endless stream of fresh, Lupe-inspired music." - Inside Radio
"Dive-ins are a time-honoured tradition in (inland) Australia, where residents can’t easily access what much of the nation takes for granted on a hot summer day: proximity to the coast or an air-conditioned cinema." - The Guardian
On the face of it, “The Golden Key” is a digital toy you can interact with to generate wild yarns. But on a deeper level it offers “an encounter with a future in which machines are telling us stories” — in this case, faux folk tales. - The New York Times
In the past, Globe voters have been eager to put new television shows on the awards map. But not this time. And Globes voters veered toward movies that few Americans have seen. - The New York Times
Though Mr. Wolf is finally entering streaming, the debut of “On Call” is really a moment that underscores how the streaming world — and the television universe — have gravitated back to Mr. Wolf. - The New York Times
Turns out the improvisational process he goes through with his actors is similar for the set designers. "I discover the story as the characters are developed. It is a case of dipping in and out and learning as much as I can,” says designer Suzie Davies. - The Observer (UK)
Maybe it’s The Outlander effect, but “tourism bosses hope successful productions can see Scotland follow the likes of New Zealand - where the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films were shot - and Northern Ireland, which saw a tourism upswing from Game of Thrones fans.” - BBC
“Since producers — genuine producers — have such all-encompassing responsibilities on films, maintaining faith even as doors slam in their faces (and working without much remuneration until relatively late in the process), their claim on the Oscar for best picture is a strong one.” - The New York Times
Part of that is because of the strikes: 2024, not to put too fine a point on it, pretty much sucked for movie theatres. But next year? Things might improve. - BBC
"They’re a dress rehearsal, a campaign event, and a two-minute warning all at once, preparing everyone for the final push to Oscar-nomination morning.” - Vulture
Who polices social media influencers? Turns out, it’s Reddit. “One of the biggest ways you can hold influencers accountable is through their financials. ... Snarkers can demonstrate the power of public opinion and how that public opinion can be swayed to entice folks to drop a brand deal.” - Slate
