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Joanna Robinson @jowrotethis.bsky.social · 1d

This is ghoul behavior. Especially given Robin’s personal wishes about his likeness and his voice not being used. Where the hell are the regulators? bsky.app/profile/jeff...

Jeffrey Watumull @jeffreywatumull.bsky.social · 1d

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Robin Williams’ Daughter Tells Fans to ‘Stop Sending Me AI Videos of Dad’: It’s ‘Gross’ and ‘Not What He’d Want’

Zelda Williams tells fans not to send her AI recreations of father Robin Williams, calling them "gross."

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Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 16h

One good rule for a veteran writer: Break your own rules ruthlessly. I don't do profiles and rarely write about theater, so when T asked me to do a deep dive into the life & work of David Henry Hwang, naturally I said yes! Huge thanks to DHH for his time and openness. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/t...

How David Henry Hwang Remade Theater in His Own Image

www.nytimes.com

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Anthony Breznican @brezwrites.bsky.social · 1d

What about making a photo of someone appearing to be gravely ill — as with Dolly Parton — and convincing countless people it is true?

Something like that is false, the creator knows it’s false, and it’s also harmful—and persuasive.

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Anthony Breznican @brezwrites.bsky.social · 1d

Making AI videos of real people should be considered defamation.

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Richard Chizmar @richardchizmar.bsky.social · 1d

Always an honor to hit the NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestseller lists. A huge thank you to all of you readers, the Widow’s Point Street Team, and an amazing team at Simon & Schuster and Nelson Literary Agency.

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Clark Collis @clarkcollis.bsky.social · 1d

Many thanks to @ericvespe.bsky.social and @brezwrites.bsky.social for having me on The Kingcast to talk about my book Screaming and Conjuring, amongst many other matters @1984prods.bsky.social

Talking King's Place in '90s and Aughts Horror Movies with Clark Collis

Podcast Episode · The Kingcast · 08/10/2025 · 1h 19m

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Todd Vaziri @tvaziri.com · 2d

Vanity Fair asked me to talk about visual effects, and it was my great honor to show off some of ILM’s terrific work over the years.

Todd Vaziri on Vanity Fair VFX
youtu.be/ERKEsIzTFas?...

ILM's VFX Secrets Behind Star Wars, Transformers & More | Vanity Fair

YouTube video by Vanity Fair

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Anthony Breznican @brezwrites.bsky.social · 3d

Aki Ross and Gray Edwards were not the future.

They were a cautionary tale.

🔗 www.esquire.com/entertainmen...

a poster for final fantasy the spirits within features a man and a woman

ALT: a poster for final fantasy the spirits within features a man and a woman

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Anthony Breznican @brezwrites.bsky.social · 3d

The producers of "Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within" even made pin-up photos of Aki and the male co-star, "Gray Edwards."

Aki ranked #87 on the Maxim 100 list of babes. (Jessica Alba was #1.) Gray ... I don't know where this ran. I guess that's the point.

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Anthony Breznican @brezwrites.bsky.social · 3d

About 24 years ago, I wrote this story:

"Dawn of Digital: Computers Generate a First—Lifelike Actors For Feature Films."

Many of the things said about Tilly Norwood were said here: She's getting an agent, she will star in all sorts of projects, and she can do anything a filmmaker wants. 🤔

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Anthony Breznican @brezwrites.bsky.social · 3d

Tilly Norwood reminds me of someone.

Does anyone else remember Aki Ross ...?

More @ Esquire ...

I Know Exactly How AI Actress Tilly Norwood’s “Career” Will Go

A massive 2001 flop also starred “synthespians.” It bombed.

www.esquire.com

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Anthony Breznican @brezwrites.bsky.social · 5d

I’m saying this as someone who has worked for 30 years as a journalist: a degree in sound engineering, show structure and distribution techniques is actually useful.

The cost of college is a problem, but these skills are valuable. Studying up myself…

Pete Kurtz-Glovas @regularpete.bsky.social · 5d

I'm saying this as someone with an undergrad degree in Poetry: you should feel embarrassed if you tell someone you have a degree in Podcasting.

"spooky sukkot" daniel s. @self.agency · 5d

Syracuse University, which costs $100,000 per year, has opened a school to give degrees in podcasting and social media influencing 🫥

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Anthony Breznican @brezwrites.bsky.social · 5d

Opening lines don’t get better than this:

“Grandma! I remember her birth.”

Ray Bradbury, forever. But especially in October. 🍁

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Todd Vaziri @tvaziri.com · 6d

You couldn't make "One Battle After Another" today.

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Anthony Breznican @brezwrites.bsky.social · 6d

That’s right up there with “Hold me closer Tony Danza” and “‘Scuse me while I kiss this guy.”

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Anthony Breznican @brezwrites.bsky.social · 6d

m.youtube.com/watch?v=EZ8x...

Lucille

YouTube video by Kenny Rogers - Topic

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Anthony Breznican @brezwrites.bsky.social · 6d

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Dolly Parton - Jolene (Audio)

YouTube video by DollyPartonVEVO

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Anthony Breznican @brezwrites.bsky.social · 6d

The wife from “Jolene” and the husband from “Lucille” should find each other.

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Nat Cassidy @natcassidy.bsky.social · 8d

Not gonna lie, this makes me unexpectedly emotional. After 15+ years as a working NYC playwright, with dozens of productions & scheduling near misses & pleading press agents, not to mention 5 published books, this is the *first* time anything I've written has gotten any coverage in the NYTimes.

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Anthony Breznican @brezwrites.bsky.social · 9d

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Public Enemy – Don’t Believe The Hype, The Hits Just Keep On Comin & Fight The Power (Medley)

YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live

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Anthony Breznican @brezwrites.bsky.social · 9d

Don’t Believe the Hype
The Hits Just Keep On Comin
And finally
Fight the Power

Flav and Chuck D packed a lot into a single set for Jimmy Kimmel.

Once again, good timing ⏱️

Public Enemy Affirm Loyalty to Jimmy Kimmel Before Performing 'Fight the Power'

Public Enemy appeared on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' to perform a medley of "Don’t Believe the Hype," "The Hits Just Keep on Comin'," and "Fight the Power."

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Anthony Breznican @brezwrites.bsky.social · 10d

Sharing some love for my friend @richardchizmar.bsky.social and "Widow's Point." 🌊 👻

Get your haunted lighthouse tale for spooky season.

www.amazon.com/Widows-Point...

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Anthony Breznican @brezwrites.bsky.social · 10d

This is an excellent deep dive. Totally fun and fascinating.

Paul Scheer @paulscheer.com · 10d

Im a big fan of PTA and One Battle After Another. I tried to do the best deep dive on all the easter eggs, references, and fun production nuggets i could find and remember from my first watch.

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Anthony Breznican @brezwrites.bsky.social · 13d

This is a great euphemism for describing every day’s news cycle.

debmaluk.bsky.social @debmaluk.bsky.social · 13d

another busy day at the peanut bar #birds

A Blue Jay landing on a blue and white mat with a red rock to the left. The wings are raised. A second Jay is in flight to the right with a peanut in it's beak. There are out of focus green and yellow leaves in the background

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Anthony Breznican @brezwrites.bsky.social · 13d

This was fun. @robkeyes.bsky.social asked basically two questions:

What action film is the greatest of all time?

and

Can you pick something that will make people fight?

Here's what I came up with as part of @screenrant.bsky.social's new debate series... 🗡️

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