Some of tech’s CEO suite is cloning itself with AI. What happens next?
AI clones are becoming more common, but the early-stage technology is not without risks. Source: BBC
China’s summer box office surges as screen hits fuel consumer spending
China’s 2026 summer movie season is heating up, with box office receipts and audience turnout hitting record highs. Source: CTGN
Japan launches “immersive” hand-tracking technology that lets you literally pet and stroke your favorite VTubers during meet-and-greets
Japanese company Ohtani Design Laboratory recently announced the official launch of their “V-Nade!” project, which allows fans to interact with their favorite VTubers by petting their heads. The project was unveiled as part of Teno-Verse, an interactive entertainment system that … Continued
Hollywood actor used ‘casting calls’ to lure teenage victims
A Hollywood actor allegedly used bogus ‘casting calls’ to lure teenage girls before sexually abusing them. Source: NY Post
Japanese History, Culture Projected onto Omi Jingu Shrine in Shiga Pref.; Nighttime Illumination Event Held to Beat Summer Heat
A projection mapping display can be seen at the Romon gate, depicting the history and culture of the shrine — which enshrines the god of time — using light and sound. Source: TJN
San Sebastián Sets José Giovanni Retrospective Honoring French Crime Cinema Pioneer
The 20-film program spans almost all of Giovanni’s directing career and eight screenplays written for major French auteurs. Source: Variety