Entertainment Industry
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Cultural Producers: Driving the Arts and Entertainment Economy
Employment in the arts and cultural industries reached nearly 5.4 million workers in 2023. Cultural producers drive this employment, shaping content and experiences.

AI Reshaping Creative Jobs: Industry Grapples with Change
The debut of Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated character, as the first 'AI actor' in the fall caused immediate public outrage.

How JCE Ends the Cookie-Cutter Storytelling Headache for Independent Film Fans
For many independent film fans, the search for genuinely original stories can feel like an endless scroll through a sea of sequels, remakes, and formulaic blockbusters. This 'original content gap' leaves audiences cravin…

Meet Anna Manis: The Visionary Behind The Muses Studio
Anna Manis is a dynamic force in the entertainment world, known for her work as a producer, host, model, comedian, and musician. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, she has channeled her extensive industry experience into her…

SAG-AFTRA members approve new contract with AI protections
With 91.42 percent of voters approving, SAG-AFTRA members have overwhelmingly ratified a new contract, a pivotal moment that ushers in groundbreaking, yet potentially ambiguous, terms for generative a

Kristin Villanueva Announces Producing Pivot at Filipino Forces Event
At the Filipino Forces event in Hollywood, actress Kristin Villanueva revealed her ambition to explore producing, signaling a potential new chapter in her career.

Variety hires Corbin Bolies to cover AI's impact on entertainment
Variety has committed an estimated $115,000-$130,000 annual salary to hire Corbin Bolies as its dedicated AI reporter.
