Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1893, They Even Fear His Horses, American tribal chief (born 1836) passed away. In 1928, Bob Crane, American actor (died 1978) was born. In 1942, Harrison Ford, American actor and producer was born. In 1943, Chris Serle, English journalist and actor was born. In 1949, Bryan Murray, Irish actor was born. In 1953, Gil Birmingham, American actor was born. In 1956, The Dartmouth workshop is the first conference on artificial intelligence. In 1957, Cameron Crowe, American director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1960, Ian Hislop, Welsh-English journalist and screenwriter was born. In 1962, Tom Kenny, American voice actor and screenwriter was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Andy Serkis on U.S. ‘Outrage’ Over His ‘Animal Farm’ Movie, AI Use in ‘Hunt for Gollum’ and Wanting Oscars to Recognize Motion Capture: ‘It’s Been a Long Time Coming’

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Andy Serkis on U.S. ‘Outrage’ Over His ‘Animal Farm’ Movie, AI Use in ‘Hunt for Gollum’ and Wanting Oscars to Recognize Motion Capture: ‘It’s Been a Long Time Coming’

Andy Serkis is currently in New Zealand taking on orcs, wizards, elves and boney-fingered ring fanciers in one of the highest profile films now in production: “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.” Serkis’ grand return to the franchise — due for release by Warner Bros. at the end of 2027, just shy of []

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Elite Daily

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· Jul 4, 2026

Tom Everett Scott On Comparisons Between 'Elle's Wyatt & 'TSITP's Adam

Tom Everett Scott knows all about playing WASP-y dads on Prime Video teen dramas. The actor compares 'Elle's Wyatt to 'The Summer I Turned Pretty's Adam.

Kotaku

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· Jul 8, 2026

Thank You, New Avatar: The Last Airbender Movie, For Slutting Out Aang

Aang and his friends are all grown up and the movie leans into it hard

Variety

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· Jun 21, 2026

How Duncan Jones Made ‘Rogue Trooper’ Look Like a Studio Epic on an Indie Budget

“There’s AI — the film has no AI,” says director-writer Duncan Jones emphatically about his latest feature, “Rogue Trooper.” The subject comes up as producer Stuart Fennegan talks about how they got the stellar voice cast for the film: Aneurin Barnard, Jack Lowden, Hayley Atwell, Daryl McCormack, Reece Shearsmith, Sean Bean, Diane Morgan, Matt Berry []

Associated Press

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· Jun 29, 2026

Jesse Eisenberg's 'Minions' legacy

We asked "Minions & Monsters" star Jesse Eisenberg about animated films standing the test of time. His answer involved fear of death and “narcissistic artist brain." #minions #minionsandmonsters #jesseeisenberg

The West Australian

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· Jun 26, 2026

Reel Talk movie review: Ben O’Shea reviews Minions & Monsters

Minions fight monsters in an ode to movies.

ArcaMax

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· Jul 6, 2026

Harvey Keitel reveals why he thinks AI has already 'failed'

The veteran actor has voiced concerns over artificial intelligence in filmmaking, arguing technology cannot replicate the emotional depth of a human performance while also revealing details of his latest independent film project.

Drudge Report

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· Jul 6, 2026

AI Actor to Make Movie Debut...

AI Actor to Make Movie Debut... (First column, 3rd story, link) Related stories:Controversial Tilly Norwood...

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 3, 2026

Jodie Foster Calls F1 ‘Made by AI’ at Aspen Ideas Festival

Jodie Foster called F1 'made by AI' at the Aspen Ideas Festival, not as an insult but as a diagnosis of modern filmmaking. The remark names a tension Hollywood has struggled to articulate: when structural predictability becomes indistinguishable from algorithmic output and the film still wins an Oscar.

Colorado Times Recorder

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· Jul 10, 2026

Cartoon: Weekend at Mitch’s

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DNyuz

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· Jun 30, 2026

After Amazon drops OpenAI movie ‘Artificial,’ film finds new home at Neon

A Hollywood portrayal of OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman portrayed by actor Andrew Garfield will be released later this year, after Amazon MGM Studios dropped the movie. “Artificial,” which chronicles Altman‘s 2023 ouster from OpenAI and his reinstatement as CEO, was acquired by Neon, the studio announced Tuesday. “The acquisition underscores Neon’s commitment to partnering []

Out Magazine

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· Jul 7, 2026

10 'Drag Race' queens who should compete on 'Big Brother' after Salina EsTitties

If you're a RuPaul's Drag Race junkie, then you probably got very excited by Big Brother's latest cast announcement.

Latestly.com

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· Jul 8, 2026

Fact Check: Did Tom Holland Just Clap Back at ‘The Odyssey’ Critics? Truth Behind Viral Tweet

An upcoming mythic action epic is facing intense pre-release scrutiny on social media after a trailer sparked widespread debate among fans and purists alike. The online discourse reached a fever pitch this week when a verified account under the name Tom Holland posted a spirited, glowing defense of the film after attending an early screening.

Gizmodo

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· Jul 11, 2026

This ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Concept Art Assembles the Teams

It's not an 'Avengers' movie if there's not a splashy art featuring the main cast, so it's time for 'Avengers: Doomsday' to get one.

Futurism

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· Jul 7, 2026

AI “Actor” Will “Star” In a New “Movie”

Tilly Norwood ain't going away. The post AI “Actor” Will “Star” In a New “Movie” appeared first on Futurism.

Engadget

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· Jul 6, 2026

AI golem Tilly Norwood is reportedly 'starring' in a feature-length movie

Get excited for a feature film starring an AI character that doesn't exist in any real way.

Mashable

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· Jul 2, 2026

Austin Evans says the biggest creator mindset shift is learning to think beyond the next video

Tech creator Austin Evans reflects on 17 years on YouTube, building a team, using AI, and the metrics that matter now.

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jun 21, 2026

Tony Leung Reflects on the Rise of AI and His Hopes for the Future of Film

In Shanghai to head the Golden Goblet jury, the Hong Kong icon explains AI's threat to creativity, how to keep young audiences in movie theaters, and his late-career swerve into European arthouse cinema.

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· Jul 8, 2026

Leaked Avatar Aang movie was "just one of a whole slate" and the next project will be announced "when the time's right"

Leaked Avatar Aang movie was "just one of a whole slate" and the next project will be announced "when the time's right"

Digital Trends

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· Jul 9, 2026

Microdramas are booming, and Character.AI is turning it into a two-way obsession

Character.AI is chasing the booming microdrama market with three AI-assisted vertical series whose characters remain available for conversations, questions, and fresh role-playing after each episode.

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 2, 2026

Trump Just Went All-In On AI: Should You?

Trump Just Went All-In On AI: Should You?

Drudge Retort

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· Jul 13, 2026

Actor Sam Neill Dies

Sam Neill, a smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose career moved from art film to blockbuster as he dodged velociraptors in Jurassic Park to playing Holly Hunter's husband in The Piano, has died. He was 78.

ComicBook.com

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· Jul 8, 2026

Avatar Aang Movie Team Shares Heartbreaking Response to Online Film Leak: “All the Emotions”

Courtesy of Paramount+ The creators of Avatar: the Last Airbender and director of the upcoming Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender movie speak out on the recently leaked project's future.

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 7, 2026

Set sail with Moana: Must-have toys for every little explorer to join in the fun for the new film

Unleash the magic of Moana: Shop our ultimate toy list to celebrate the release of the new live-action film.

China Global Television Network

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· Jun 30, 2026

Erling Haaland video revealed to be AI

Erling Haaland video revealed to be AI

Ars Technica

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· Jul 4, 2026

Review: Supergirl is not the disaster its low box office suggests

It’s a pretty good movie, but it needed to be a great movie to thrive in an oversaturated superhero market.

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 30, 2026

Why the AI future won’t be decided by algorithms and chatbots

When people talk about the race for artificial intelligence, they usually focus on software. Headlines revolve around ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek or the latest breakthrough model. Governments announce AI strategies and investors pour billions into start-ups promising to transform everything from medicine to education. Nonetheless, the most consequential battle in the AI age may not be over algorithms at all. It may be over the machines. Behind every chatbot response and AI-generated image lies a...

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· Jun 29, 2026

Why Amazon Ditched Its Prestige Sam Altman Biopic

Ben Schwartz Artificial had a roster of premier talent and a topical subject—but it no longer fit in with Jeff Bezos’s financial ambitions. The post Why Amazon Ditched Its Prestige Sam Altman Biopic appeared first on The Nation.

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· Jul 7, 2026

Tyler Robinson Preliminary Hearing: Charlie Kirk Murder Case

Tyler Robinson Preliminary Hearing Charlie Kirk Murder Case L Erika Kirk R Tyler Robinson Images posted by Eric Daugherty @EricLDaughXThe long-awaited...

That Park Place

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· Jul 6, 2026

Child Actors’ Agents Call for ‘No AI’ Clauses, After Peppa Pig Studio Controversy

As the entertainment industry continues to navigate the challenges posed by artificial intelligence, a new controversy has taken center stage. A group of talent agents is now calling for the adoption of blanket No AI clauses for all child actors. Deadline recently reported that Hasbro, the owner of the Peppa Pig franchise, introduced contractual language requiring child voice actors to grant the company broad rights to use their voices with AI technology. The post Child Actors’ Agents Call for ‘No AI’ Clauses, After Peppa Pig Studio Controversy appeared first on That Park Place.

TechRepublic

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· Jun 24, 2026

Anthropic Launches Claude Tag, Bringing AI Agents Into Slack

Anthropic launched Claude Tag in Slack, giving enterprise teams an AI agent with shared context, admin controls, logs, and spend limits. The post Anthropic Launches Claude Tag, Bringing AI Agents Into Slack appeared first on TechRepublic.

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· Jul 3, 2026

No AI for Al. "Weird Al" Yankovic yanks AI commercial

Weird Al Yankovic pulled out of his participation in a commercial for a business software company when he found out it is an artificial intelligence company. In Syracuse, NY for his Bigger and Weirder tour, he told Geoff Herbert of Syracuse.com — Read the rest The post No AI for Al. Weird Al Yankovic yanks AI commercial appeared first on Boing Boing.

The Motley Fool

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· Jul 6, 2026

Why Palantir Stock Popped This Week

The AI leader's stock is a buy, according to a respected Wall Street analyst.

Daily Mail

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· Jun 27, 2026

How I uncovered the real story of the Putney Pusher: RORY TINGLE

How I uncovered the real story of the Putney Pusher: RORY TINGLE

Interaksyon

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· Jul 10, 2026

‘Cringe’ or acceptable? Alleged AI scenes in Coco Martin’s ‘Sigabo’ spark online debate

Coco Martin‘s newest teleserye project drew attention online after viewers pointed out scenes they suspected may have involved the use of artificial intelligence (AI). “Sigabo,” the action-romance drama that marks the latest collaboration between the actor and his real-life partner, Julia Montes, sparked discussions online over viewers’ observations about the possible use of AI in [] The post ‘Cringe’ or acceptable? Alleged AI scenes in Coco Martin’s ‘Sigabo’ spark online debate appeared first on Interaksyon.

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· Jun 23, 2026

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Review: Effortlessly and Extraordinarily Delightful

This is a review after 100 of The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, Square Enix's first foray into the action genre with the HD-2D engine.

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