Voice performers across Europe—including veteran dub actor Boris Rehlinger—are mobilizing against the unregulated use of AI for content localization, arguing that emotion and nuance can’t be automated.

The Amazon-funded startup Showrunner lets fans and creators generate custom animated series using celebrity IP or original ideas, blending star power and AI storytelling in a rapidly evolving platform.

Neil Newbon, celebrated for voicing Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3, dismisses AI as emotionally hollow and insists that synthetic voice actors cannot replicate spontaneous human realism.

Actor Ike Barinholtz may take on the role of tech titan Elon Musk in Artificial, Luca Guadagnino’s upcoming comedic drama about OpenAI’s tumultuous real-life power struggle.

Matthew Lawrence, who starred alongside Robin Williams in Mrs. Doubtfire, suggests resurrecting Williams’ iconic voice via AI for assistance technology, sparking heated debate over consent and posthumous portrayal.

CAA joins a $84 million funding round for Moonvalley’s Marey platform, aligning with a growing push for licensed, ethical AI tools in filmmaking and Hollywood’s fight against unauthorized generative content.

Natasha Lyonne rallied over 400 industry figures to pressure the White House on AI copyright reform, pushing Hollywood to assert control over generative models and protect creator value.

Academy Award‑winning director Steven Spielberg voices caution over artificial intelligence taking on creative or acting roles, while acknowledging AI’s utility behind the scenes in Hollywood operations.

Disney Channel alum Calum Worthy and veteran producer Russell Geyser unveil 2wai, a platform for users—including entertainers—to own AI chat avatars that mimic their likeness and voice across 40+ languages, aiming to beat deepfake risks.