AI Resurrecting Hollywood Stars with Voice-Cloning Software

AI company ElevenLabs is using voice-cloning software to resurrect Hollywood stars like Judy Garland and James Dean to read audiobooks. The company has made deals with the late actors' estates and is expanding its list of narrators. This practice has raised concerns about the ethics and legalities of using AI to recreate deceased voices.

Political Views in Hollywood

Actress Drea de Matteo claims there are many 'quiet' Trump supporters in Hollywood and questions how much actors are paid to publicly support President Joe Biden. She expresses embarrassment at the behavior of some Italian actors and speculates about potential financial incentives for endorsing Biden.

Kevin Spacey's Return to Hollywood

Stars come to Kevin Spacey's defense demanding he be allowed to return to Hollywood after being acquitted on sexual misconduct charges. Fellow actors like Sharon Stone and Liam Neeson praise Spacey and claim the industry needs him.

Controversy over actors in 'Planet of the Apes' film

Discussion on actors in 'Planet of the Apes' film taking the side of apes against humanity sparks controversy

Disagreements between JK Rowling and Harry Potter actors on trans rights

The once happy relationship between JK Rowling and the Harry Potter actors has turned nasty due to disagreements on hot-button topics like trans rights. The actors have distanced themselves from their early work and Rowling due to personal reasons and differing views. The divide has widened with public statements and actions from both sides.

Hollywood actors clash with studios over AI technology

Hollywood actors and studios are at odds over a draft Senate bill called the No Fakes Act, which would give actors control over their digital likenesses using AI technology. Studios argue that the bill would violate First Amendment rights, while actors see it as crucial for protecting their image rights even after death.

TV Characters Played by Actors Who Died in Real Life

Various TV characters who died on the show were also played by actors who died in real life. Examples include Cory Monteith from 'Glee' and John Ritter from '8 Simple Rules.'

Controversy over 'blackface' remarks by Billy Dee Williams

Former ESPN host Sage Steele explains why Deadspin's owners are happy about 'blackface' controversy with 9-year-old boy on 'Jesse Watters Primetime.' 'Star Wars' icon Billy Dee Williams supports actors wearing 'blackface' in certain contexts.

Film 'Civil War' and its portrayal of a fictional U.S. president

The upcoming film 'Civil War' has been denied to be inspired by former President Trump or real-world politics by its stars and director. The movie portrays a fictional U.S. president with fascistic tendencies trying to secure a third term, sparking a conflict between Texas and California. The actors emphasize that the film is not meant to mirror any current political figures and is open to interpretation by the audience.

Support for Convicted Child Molester Brian Peck

Several actors, including James Marsden, wrote letters of support for convicted child molester Brian Peck. Investigation Discovery's docuseries 'Quiet on Set' sheds light on the toxic culture of children's TV shows in the 1990s and early 2000s. Drake Bell speaks out about being sexually abused by Peck during his time at Nickelodeon. Some actors regret writing letters of support after learning the full extent of the accusations against Peck.

Oscar Nominee Evaluations by Academy Member

A member of the Academy's short films and feature animation branch gives their honest opinions on various Oscar nominees, praising 'Oppenheimer' and 'The Zone of Interest' while critiquing other films in different categories.