Author: Michael

The second Colleen Hoover adaptation in as many years is in theaters this weekend, but folks looking for a “Regretting You”-style happy ending should gird their loins. “Verity” is a different kind of story entirely, focusing instead on a twisty, tawdry tale of two authors and their vaguely competent himbo. The fastest way to describe director Michael Showalter’s film adaptation is if the Marie Kondo “I Love Mess” meme met 2026’s version of an erotic thriller. They ain’t what they used to be, but it’s nice to see any film try in our strangely sexless era of cinema. There does…

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AI is a tool, not a replacement for human experience or creativity As AI-related job insecurity persists, some creators have embraced the technology in an attempt to get ahead of the curve The best way to beat criticism about using AI is to tell good stories Filmmakers and creatives have already started using AI in their pitches to Hollywood execs The worlds of artificial intelligence and creators collided on Tuesday at TheWrap and What’s Trending’s inaugural AI Creator Day, with executives, creators and entrepreneurs converging to tackle both hot-button topics. Filmmakers and creators embraced the technology wholeheartedly onstage at the…

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In a massive shakeup in the executive world, Conde Nast CEO Roger Lynch is stepping down after a seven-year tenure running the media company to serve as CEO of Mattel, while Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz is leaving the toy conglomerate for another job. Lynch will step into the role as Chairman on Friday, when Kreiz is set to depart after eight years with Mattel. Kreiz was instrumental in driving Mattel’s move into Hollywood with Greta Gerwig’s smash-hit “Barbie” movie in 2023 and helped spearhead development on several film and TV adaptations that have expanded the brand. The company launched a…

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