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‘Star Wars’ Streaming Data Shows Viewership Still Driven by Legacy Films — Not Sequel Trilogy

‘Star Wars’ Streaming Data Shows Viewership Still Driven by Legacy Films — Not Sequel Trilogy

Despite years of uneven projects, Star Wars remains a significant cultural presence—with viewership numbers to back that up. However, according to Nielsen data reported by Variety, audience attention is concentrated around specific eras of the franchise—rather than Disney’s newer entries driving overall engagement.

The Academy Has Banned AI from Winning Oscars

The Academy Has Banned AI from Winning Oscars

On Friday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that AI writers and actors will not be eligible for Oscars. While any use of AI will not result in a film being banned from the Oscars, there are now clear restrictions in place. As new technology develops rapidly, especially with more lifelike human animation, the clarification hardly comes as a surprise to many industry insiders.