Apple announces deal with OpenAI. Will it be a game-changer?

As someone who has closely followed the tech industry for over two decades, I can’t help but be intrigued by Apple’s latest announcement of integrating OpenAI’s ChatGPT into its devices. Having grown up in Silicon Valley and witnessing the meteoric rise of AI, I’ve seen firsthand how quickly this technology is evolving and changing the … Read more

Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video DEI head to leave company

As a seasoned cinephile with decades of experience in the film industry, I can’t help but feel a pang of sadness upon hearing that Latasha Gillespie is leaving Amazon MGM Studios. Gillespie’s departure marks yet another exit from the world of DEI leadership in Hollywood, following a wave of departures at major entertainment and media … Read more

Is California’s film and TV tax credit in danger? Unions say so

SACRAMENTO — As a film enthusiast with a deep connection to the California film industry, I can’t help but feel alarmed and disheartened by the potential impact of the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act on our beloved industry. Having grown up in Los Angeles, I’ve witnessed firsthand the decline in film production in California due … Read more

Sony Pictures buys dine-in movie theater chain Alamo Drafthouse

As a devoted film enthusiast and longtime patron of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, I couldn’t be more thrilled about Sony Pictures Entertainment’s acquisition of this innovative dine-in movie theater chain. The idea of being able to enjoy a delicious meal while watching a movie in a unique, quirky environment has always been an experience that resonated … Read more

As streaming becomes more expensive, Tubi cashes in on the value of free

As a devoted cinephile who has been following the streaming landscape closely for years, I must express my excitement and admiration for Tubi, the free ad-supported video-on-demand service that has been thriving in the era of “streamflation.” With rising subscription prices from competitors like Netflix, Disney+, Max, Peacock, and others, it’s no wonder more consumers … Read more

With ‘Inside Out 2,’ Disney’s Pixar looks to get its blockbuster mojo back

As a long-time cinema devotee and someone who has witnessed Pixar’s meteoric rise to animation greatness, I have to say that the recent downturn in the studio’s fortunes is disheartening. For years, Pixar was the standard-bearer of excellence in animated filmmaking, consistently delivering critically acclaimed and financially successful movies. But the COVID-19 pandemic and a … Read more