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Ben Affleck Prioritizes Los Angeles Career to Maintain Weekly Custody with Children
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Ben Affleck Prioritizes Los Angeles Career to Maintain Weekly Custody with Children

Ben Affleck has detailed his shared custody arrangement with ex-wife Jennifer Garner, explaining that he stays in Los Angeles to maintain a weekly rotation with their three children. In a recent interview, Affleck emphasized that his primary motivation for working in the city is to avoid missing his kids' growing years, citing the logistical challenges of traveling for work. He described the arrangement as a week-on, week-off schedule where the children join him for dinner if they choose. While Affleck and Garner divorced in 2018, they maintain an amicable relationship, often appearing together for family events. Affleck also noted that he has not publicly dated since his 2025 divorce from Jennifer Lopez, stating that dating is not a current priority.

Manganiello’s Memoir Details Near-Death Illness, Batman Role, and Marriage Fallout
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Manganiello’s Memoir Details Near-Death Illness, Batman Role, and Marriage Fallout

Joe Manganiello’s new memoir, 'Bloodlines,' reveals a seven-year battle with a mysterious autoimmune disease that nearly killed him, leading to the removal of his large intestine and a subsequent recovery through alternative healing. The book details how the illness strained his marriage to Sofia Vergara and motivated him to accept the role of Deathstroke in Ben Affleck’s Batman film despite being critically ill.

Affleck and Damon Launch Indie Banner to Support Emerging Filmmakers
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Affleck and Damon Launch Indie Banner to Support Emerging Filmmakers

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon have launched Artists Equity Independent Pictures (AEIP), a new banner under their production company Artists Equity. The initiative aims to support emerging filmmakers and broaden the range of stories told in independent cinema. The new division is backed by an independent theatrical film fund and will be led by Jennifer Westin under the guidance of Amy Baer. Early projects include 'A Woman in the Sun' and 'Downriver.'

Affleck praises Lopez's 'overlooked' talent two years after split
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Affleck praises Lopez's 'overlooked' talent two years after split

Ben Affleck expressed deep respect for Jennifer Lopez during a Variety interview, calling her an 'incredible' performer despite their 2024 divorce. He criticized Hollywood's award system for overlooking her work, including 'Kiss of the Spider Woman,' which he produced. The two remain cordial, and Affleck praised both Lopez and his first ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, for successfully building personal brands.

Ben Affleck Unveils Artists Equity's Profit-Sharing Model and 'Animals' Premiere
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Ben Affleck Unveils Artists Equity's Profit-Sharing Model and 'Animals' Premiere

Ben Affleck has opened his Artists Equity offices to Variety, revealing the company's new compensation model that shares streaming revenue directly with above-the-line talent. Founded in 2022 with Matt Damon and Gerry Cardinale, the firm aims to replace traditional upfront fees with performance-based bonuses, mirroring equity financing. Affleck discussed this shift while promoting his upcoming Netflix thriller 'Animals,' which premieres October 9. He also addressed the decline of traditional stardom, the impact of social media on actors, and the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, emphasizing the need for robust production volume in Los Angeles.

Netflix October 2026: 70 New Films Include 'Animals' and 'East of Eden'
entertainment7 days ago

Netflix October 2026: 70 New Films Include 'Animals' and 'East of Eden'

Netflix is adding 70 movies to its library in October 2026, with a slate that balances high-scoring classics, new political thrillers, and documentary features. The New York Times highlights the Zoe Kazan adaptation of 'East of Eden' as a major narrative event, while IndieWire emphasizes Ben Affleck's 'Animals' as the marquee original. Tom's Guide focuses on Rotten Tomatoes scores, noting that the top five additions all exceed 92%.

Affleck Defends AI Use in 'Animals' as Ethical Post-Production Tool
film8 days ago

Affleck Defends AI Use in 'Animals' as Ethical Post-Production Tool

Ben Affleck confirmed that artificial intelligence was used for unspecified post-production tasks in his new Netflix film, 'Animals,' which premieres on October 9. He emphasized that the technology was applied ethically to enhance a human-centric drama without replacing actors or using copyrighted material. This disclosure follows his March 2026 sale of his AI company, InterPositive, to Netflix for $587 million.

Ben Affleck Confirms AI Use in Netflix's 'Animals,' Defends Ethical Framework
film9 days ago

Ben Affleck Confirms AI Use in Netflix's 'Animals,' Defends Ethical Framework

Ben Affleck has confirmed that artificial intelligence was utilized for various post-production tasks in his new Netflix film, 'Animals,' which premieres on October 9. While he declined to specify the exact applications to preserve the 'illusion of reality,' Affleck emphasized that the technology was used to accelerate the workflow in a human-centric drama without replacing actors or creating synthetic characters. The disclosure follows the March 2026 acquisition of his AI company, InterPositive, by Netflix for $587 million. Affleck framed the usage as an ethical integration of tools within the traditional filmmaking process, distinguishing it from generative AI that relies on copyrighted material or replaces human performance.

Affleck Defends AI Use in 'Animals,' Dismisses Hollywood Job Loss Fears
entertainment9 days ago

Affleck Defends AI Use in 'Animals,' Dismisses Hollywood Job Loss Fears

Ben Affleck confirmed at the Bloomberg Screentime event that he used AI tools from his acquired startup InterPositive in his upcoming Netflix thriller 'Animals,' which premieres October 9. While he declined to specify which scenes utilized the technology to preserve the 'illusion of reality,' he argued that AI is a standard technological advancement rather than a threat to the industry. Affleck dismissed fears of AI replacing human filmmakers, stating that the complexity of cinema makes full automation unlikely. He also corrected a viral claim by Matt Damon, asserting that Netflix did not demand plot repetition in their film 'The Rip' to retain distracted viewers.