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Among the many AI-related panels and workshops at this year’s Filmart, one forum on next-generation AI and the legal landscape surrounding intellectual property stood out. The biggest concern for producers and directors is whether AI-assisted content is legally protected. Hong Kong government officials sought to allay these concerns at the Filmart forum, “Copyright Protection and Infringement Risks of AI-Generated Content.” “(Works of art) can be subject to copyright measures if the creation was clearly completed by a human being,” said Sandra Hui, deputy director-general for intellectual property at the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Office. In scenarios where directors use AI…

“One Piece” Season 2 launched on Netflix and garnered 16.8 million views in the first four days. Although this was a slight decrease from the 18.5 million views during Season 1’s debut in 2023, the live-action adaptation of the manga was still easily the most-watched television title for the week of March 9-15, with Season 1 once again gaining attention, ranking seventh with 3.6 million views. The most-watched series after Season 2 of “One Piece” was “The Dinosaur,” a nature documentary series narrated by Morgan Freeman, which was viewed 9.6 million times in its second week on the chart. The…

The Spice Girls have reportedly canceled their long-awaited performance. 30th anniversary reunion ended in failure In time. Victoria Beckham, Melanie ‘Mel B’ Brown, Melanie ‘Mel C’ Chisholm, Geri Halliwell and Emma Bunton were rumored to be planning a series of performances to mark the 30th anniversary of the release of their debut single ‘Wannabe’. But those plans fell apart after “no agreement could be reached,” according to The Sun. The Spice Girls (including Melanie “Mel C” Chisholm, pictured above on Tuesday’s episode of “The Smallsy Show”) have reportedly canceled their 30th anniversary reunion. smallzyofficial/Facebook Victoria Beckham, Melanie ‘Mel B’ Brown,…

Hans Zimmer’s “Bleeding Fingers Music” has made its way to London. The composer collective co-founded by Zimmer, Stephen Koffsky and Russell Emanuel has announced the opening of a new London office, marking a significant new chapter in the company’s international expansion. Zimmer said in a statement: “From the beginning, Bleeding Fingers has been about creating a collective – a place where composers are mentored, challenged and inspired to take their art forward. Britain has a great musical tradition and some of the world’s most exciting storytellers. By drawing closer to that energy, we can continue to reimagine what screen music…

Nickelodeon star Chris O’Neal was reportedly arrested Monday in Malibu, California in connection with a robbery. According to TMZ, the actor, known for his role as Kevin Reed on “How to Rock,” was taken into custody at the Los Angeles County Jail and released the following afternoon. The paper claimed on Wednesday that a 31-year-old man was among several people detained on suspicion of theft. Nickelodeon star Chris O’Neal was arrested on Monday, according to TMZ. Getty Images The actor was reportedly taken into custody in connection with a robbery in Malibu, California. chrisoneal4/Instagram The robbery was reported at 5:45…

On today’s episode of the “Daily Variety” podcast, highlights from Variety’s True Crime Summit held March 13 at SXSW, Nancy Grace talks about Kuri Richens, “Inside Edition” host Eva Pilgrim, “Quiet on Set,” “The Fall of Diddy,” “Lost Women of Alaska,” “Wise Crack” producer, Investigation Hear from executives from Discovery, Audible, Pushkin Industries, Sony Podcasts and more. Festival in Austin, Texas. One of the biggest topics considered at the summit was a simple question: “Why is true crime so addictive?” Emily Longeretta, Variety’s features director, moderated many of the panels that featured the topic. She noted comments from Kevin Fitzpatrick,…

3 minute readrundownHudson Williams attended the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party with girlfriend Kaitlyn Larson, their first red carpet appearance together. Williams first publicly shared a glimpse of their relationship on Valentine’s Day in 2026. Larson works as a tattoo artist and shares his work on Instagram.Hudson Williams quickly became one of TV’s hottest breakout stars thanks to his role in the hockey romance series Heat Rivalry. As the actor’s profile has grown, so has the public’s interest in his personal life, especially his relationship with longtime girlfriend Caitlin Rose Larson.Williams has largely kept his private life out of the…

Rebecca Gayheart and her two daughters, Billie and Georgia, made their first public appearance since Eric Dane’s death. The three attended the Los Angeles premiere of Zendaya and Robert Pattinson’s new movie The Drama on Tuesday, where they posed for photos together on the red carpet. Gayheart, 54, wore a red, white and black striped dress, which she accessorized with black heels and a small pink handbag. Rebecca Gayheart and daughters Georgia and Billie (all pictured above) attended the premiere of The Drama in Los Angeles on Tuesday. John Saranthan / Shutterstock Rebecca (above) attended the event wearing a red,…

The Shanghai Broadcast Film and Television Producers Association and the Hong Kong Writers’ Guild officially signed an agreement to deepen cooperation at Filmart on March 19th. The memorandum of understanding, which spans content production, talent development and technology exchange, comes at a time when both cities are re-evaluating their roles in the increasingly complex global screen economy. With artificial intelligence, short-form drama, and the decline of traditional production models, even the most established players are grappling with existential questions. That tension was evident throughout the Shanghai showcase. The program is led by the Shanghai Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau and…

Sean Penn was absent from Hollywood’s biggest night and still walked away with a trophy…just not what you’d expect. The 65-year-old actor won the Best Supporting Actor award for “One Battle After Another” at Sunday night’s Academy Awards ceremony, but chose instead to fly to war-torn Ukraine. As big stars gathered at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, Penn met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kiev on Monday, doubling down on his long-standing support for the country amid its ongoing war with Russia. On March 16, 2026, Sean Penn meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kiev. Ukrainian Presidential…