formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
“When they say, ‘You should be using AI,’ the first thought in your head is: ‘Are you asking me to teach you how to replace me with technology?’ ” says one studio assistant. Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/hollywood-assistants-ai-development-1236553905/
Three locations to open this summer followed by an additional three theaters not yet announced. Source: https://www.abc15.com/entertainment/events/arizonas-first-4d-immersive-movie-experience-to-open-at-harkins
Hollywood studios have shut down a backyard DIY movie theater in Boston over its illegal screenings — with one showing of “The Wild Robot” ultimately triggering the crackdown. Source: https://nypost.com/2026/04/08/us-news/boston-diy-theater-shut-down-by-hollywood-cease-and-desist-after-wild-robot-screening/
Cinema United confirmed the formation of a Filmmaker Leadership Council to “champion the future of cinema worldwide.” Brad Bird, Jason Reitman and Celine Song are on board with more auteurs expected to join. Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/cineam-united-filmmaker-leadership-council-future-movies-1236558845/
Sam Altman is buying his favorite show, Larry Ellison is buying CNN to merge it with CBS News, Jamie Dimon is toying with launching a venture. It may mark a new era of vanity media owners. Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/billionares-buying-media-deals-openai-tbpn-larry-ellison-1236554833/
Judge threw out 10 of Lively’s 13 claims against her It Ends With Us director and co-star on Thursday as trial nears. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/apr/03/justin-baldoni-blake-lively-lawsuit-lawyers