AI is supposed to be Hollywood's next big thing. Not so fast

Inside: RIP Mitzi Gaynor, Jane Fonda's next award, an interview "Ghosts" star Brandon Scott Jones and more  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment October 18, 2024 AI is supposed to be Hollywood's next big thing. What's taking so long? As AI technology advances, industry observers expect to see more deals between tech companies and studios and talent. But major challenges remain. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Mitzi Gaynor, movie-musical star of 'South Pacific' and 'Anything Goes,' dies at 93 Mitzi Gaynor, an actor, singer and dancer who starred in the 1950s movie musicals "South Pacific" and "Anything Goes," died Thursday at 93. SHARE       READ MORE Like his character Isaac in 'Ghosts,' Brandon Scott Jones is multidimensional Jones made his name in Hollywood as a character actor and comedy writer. But in CBS' "Ghosts" he's become a mainstay of the cast. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Review: 'The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh' is a splendid new comedy centered on an immigrant family "The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh" is a funny and oddball new series from Vijal Patel about a South Asian family that moves to the Pennsylvania city. SHARE       READ MORE Stavros Halkias wants to make his own 'Billy Madison.' He's closer than he thinks The stand-up comic deploys his acting chops in the indie comedy "Let's Start a Cult," about an inept convert who can't quite get with the program. SHARE       READ MORE Jane Fonda to receive the 2025 SAG Life Achievement Award You'd think by now Jane Fonda had won every honorary prize. Nope. The SAG Awards will add to her treasure chest, saluting the actress for her body of work and her humanitarian efforts. SHARE       READ MORE The hours leading to Liam Payne's death in Argentina: What we know Former One Direction singer Liam Payne died Wednesday after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina. Here's what we know about his death. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW