A new documentary from two Oscar-winning Israeli filmmakers that promises to shed light on Israel's killing of civilians in Gaza is set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday. "NAZA" by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor promises fresh revelations about the bombing of Gaza based on testimony from Israeli forces. "Shot at night … Continue reading Israeli-made film about Gaza civilian deaths to debut in Venice
Category: SCREEN & MUSIC
AI music startup Suno on Wednesday launched a suite of AI models in partnership with record companies Warner Music Group and BMG to allow users to generate new music inspired by licensed music of participating artists. This move comes amid increasing scrutiny of AI music generators like Suno and Udio, as artists fret about uncompensated … Continue reading Suno releases new AI music models in partnership with Warner Music, BMG
Dolly Parton's classics like "Jolene" and "9 to 5" will live on long after her death, but will we get new music from the Queen of Country as well? Her own interviews indicate there is more to come. At least one tune is recorded and ready -- if you can wait until 2045. In 2022, … Continue reading How we might hear new Dolly Parton music in the future
Americans of all stripes united in grief Tuesday over the death of country music legend Dolly Parton, offering a rare moment of agreement as presidents past and present joined giants of entertainment in paying tribute to the beloved star. The singer, who was 80, was long heralded as one of the few celebrities that everybody … Continue reading America unites in mourning for Dolly Parton
Music made by artificial intelligence will be banned from Australia's top charts under new guidelines aimed at protecting "the human nature of artistry", an industry body said Tuesday. Under new rules in force from Friday, music must be "substantially human made" in order to be eligible for the charts, the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) … Continue reading Australia’s top music charts ban AI songs
The ASEAN Film Festival 2026, organised by the Hong Kong-ASEAN Foundation, officially opened on August 20 with a ceremony at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, bringing together government officials, Consuls-General and filmmakers from across the region. Running until September 27, the festival features over 30 free screenings, including works from all 11 ASEAN countries as … Continue reading ASEAN Film Festival 2026 opens with over 30 free screenings celebrating regional cinema
