American actor and public figure
Meta has discontinued Muse Image, its Instagram-linked AI image generator, following privacy concerns. The feature, which automatically enrolled public accounts for image generation, is no longer available. The move comes after swift criticism from creators, unions and privacy advocates, who argued the feature violated consent and risked non-consensual image manipulation.
Universal Pictures releases Nolan’s Odyssey, adapting Homer’s epic with Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland. The film is shot entirely in IMAX 70mm, positioning Nolan’s epic as 2026’s event cinema.
Focus Features’ marketing for The Uprising has shifted from a Peasants’ Revolt focus to a Robin Hood angle in the US, while the UK campaign emphasizes the revolt narrative. The discrepancy raises questions about the film’s identity and messaging as audiences await its release.
Reboots and sequels dominate the weekend box office, led by Practical Magic 2 and other familiar titles, as audiences seek nostalgia and familiar franchises amid a media landscape shifting toward retro IP and streaming age anxieties.