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Academy Bans AI From Acting and Screenwriting Awards
movies23 days ago

Academy Bans AI From Acting and Screenwriting Awards

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced new eligibility rules: acting roles must be human-credited and performed with consent, and screenplays must be human-authored to be eligible, effectively excluding AI-generated performances and AI-written scripts from acting and writing categories. AI can still be used in productions, but those works won't be eligible for Oscars in these categories. The rules for other categories like visual effects, costumes, or music remain undecided. The changes also allow actors to be nominated for multiple performances in the same category, and international films will be credited as nominees rather than by country.

Oscars tighten rules: humans only for acting and writing trophies
entertainment24 days ago

Oscars tighten rules: humans only for acting and writing trophies

The Academy updated Oscar eligibility to require acting to be demonstrably performed by humans and writing to be human-authored, effectively excluding AI-generated performances and scripts from winning. AI use in other filmmaking aspects won’t automatically affect nominations, though the Academy may request more information on human authorship when generative AI is involved.

Oscars Overhaul Expands Acting Noms, Festival Route for Intl Feature, Human-Only AI Rules
awards25 days ago

Oscars Overhaul Expands Acting Noms, Festival Route for Intl Feature, Human-Only AI Rules

AMPAS unveiled sweeping Oscar rule changes: actors can be nominated for multiple performances in the same acting category if those performances finish in the top five, the International Feature Film submission path now includes festival-qualifying wins (Berlin, Cannes, Busan, Toronto, Venice, Sundance) in addition to official country entries, and the director’s name will appear on the statuette plaque for International Feature. The rules also require performances to be human-authored for acting and writing categories, with other adjustments like increasing the number of Casting statuettes and tweaks to the Cinematography shortlist and campaign rules, plus important deadlines to note.

Rocky the Puppeteer Eyes Oscar Eligibility in Project Hail Mary
film1 month ago

Rocky the Puppeteer Eyes Oscar Eligibility in Project Hail Mary

Variety reports that James Ortiz, the puppeteer and voice behind Rocky in Amazon MGM’s Project Hail Mary, is eligible for Oscar consideration in Best Supporting Actor, with SAG-AFTRA confirming puppeteers count as actors. Golden Globes would exclude him, Critics Choice has no explicit disqualification, and BAFTA could nominate given their history with animated/voice performances. The piece uses Rocky’s case to spotlight the broader question of how to classify hybrid performances (puppetry/motion capture/voice) and argues the Academy should revive the Special Achievement Award or create a new category to honor such work, potentially reshaping how acting is defined in the awards landscape.

Riley Green Trains Like a Navy SEAL for Marshals Debut
culture1 month ago

Riley Green Trains Like a Navy SEAL for Marshals Debut

Country star Riley Green is debuting as an actor in CBS’s Marshals, a Yellowstone spinoff, where he plays a former Navy SEAL dealing with PTSD. He trained extensively with real SEALs, focusing on rifle reloading and close-quarters combat details to make the on-screen portrayal authentic, even spending breaks between takes to practice. The promo previews his character as Kayce Dutton’s former teammate, and Green’s rigorous prep is highlighted as key to selling realism for the show’s debut this weekend.

Baywatch Reboot Embraces Influencers, Brooks Nader Says Acting and Influence Can Coexist
entertainment2 months ago

Baywatch Reboot Embraces Influencers, Brooks Nader Says Acting and Influence Can Coexist

Brooks Nader defends the Baywatch reboot's casting of influencers, arguing that the modern era allows people to be both actors and social media personalities. She will play lifeguard captain Selene, Hobie Buchannon's rival, as the 12-episode revival features Stephen Amell and a stacked cast, with the series slated to premiere in the 2026/2027 season and amplified by the cast’s diverse voices and social platforms.

Bad Bunny’s Onscreen Birthday Spotlight: Four Standout Roles and a Promising Next Chapter
entertainment2 months ago

Bad Bunny’s Onscreen Birthday Spotlight: Four Standout Roles and a Promising Next Chapter

Vogue marks Bad Bunny’s 32nd birthday by revisiting his notable screen turns, from El Kitty in Narcos: Mexico and his sharp hosting and sketches on Saturday Night Live to a memorable turn as Oscar Mejías in Happy Gilmore 2 and the gangster Colorado in Darren Aronofsky’s Caught Stealing. The piece also teases a forthcoming starring role in Porto Rico, highlighting the singer-actor’s expanding and playful presence on screen.

BAFTA Upsets Put Acting Races in Flux
entertainment3 months ago

BAFTA Upsets Put Acting Races in Flux

BAFTA’s acting prizes delivered several surprises that diverged from Critics Choice and Golden Globes: Jessie Buckley dominated Best Actress for Hamnet, Sean Penn won Supporting Actor, Wunmi Mosaku won Supporting Actress for Sinners, and Robert Aramayo pulled a shocking Best Actor win for I Swear. The results muddy Oscar predictions, especially with Timothée Chalamet still in play but no longer as clear a frontrunner. One Battle After Another led BAFTA wins, crafting a season-wide pattern that still leaves the final Oscar outcomes wide open as PGA and SAG precursor awards loom, with the Movies Fantasy League updating its standings accordingly.